Dave Jenkins, AKA DJ Dave, was hired to DJ at a 5th grader's moving up graduation party. The entire…read moreclass was there expecting a DJ except he never showed up. There was a contract, a deposit, and multiple communications prior to the event. My son was very disappointed that there was no DJ after all. Any one who stands up children is a dirt chicken. DO NOT HIRE

From the owner: With years of experience, DJ Dave and his hand picked partners have played at some of the biggest…read moreclubs on the east coast, weddings and events both large and intimate, school events from K through college and corporate events for firms both large and small. Whether you're ready to book or just inquiring, we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the DJ industry and would love to hear from you

We were married this past September at Timber Lake Camp and had the wedding (and weekend) of our…read moredreams thanks to Sandra O'Connell at Hudson Valley Ceremonies. If you don't get to the end of this review and only read one thing: Hiring Sandra was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She is beyond dedicated to giving you the wedding of your dreams, and her ability to execute and make it ALL happen is nothing short of extraordinary. Every wedding needs a Sandra! We had the pleasure of working with Sandra from the beginning of our wedding planning journey all the way through our 3 day wedding weekend. When we were stumped looking for venues that could accommodate our large guest list AND a weekend-long celebration. Sandra approached us with a "think outside the box" venue: Timber Lake Camp, a beautifully serene summer camp nestled in the Catskills. We were unsure about the idea of a summer camp wedding but trusted her instinct - and thankfully we did. The day we visited the camp we knew it was PERFECT. 500 gorgeous acres with plenty of room to accommodate ALL of our guests, that we could have all to ourselves for an entire weekend - camp cabins, facilities, staff, and all! It truly felt like she had pulled a rabbit out of a hat and that was only the start of Sandra's magic! Throughout the entire year and a half long planning process, Sandra lent us her ear and expertise: she listened to our wishes, concerns, thoughts; guided us through a million different decisions; provided alternative options/ideas to meet our budget; and found the perfect vendors to bring our vision to life. She sat in on our calls with the coordinator at the camp, and even made visits to the camp with us - including one visit during a snowstorm! She also managed our multitude of vendors (including 3 separate caterers!) from the initial inquiries all the way through to the end of packing up after the wedding. When the wedding weekend came around, Sandra stayed on site all 3 days and made every event run smoothly - we felt like she was somehow everywhere all at once! We had multiple events, including our rehearsal, a Welcome BBQ, Karaoke Night, late night bonfire, and activities throughout the camp. If there were any hiccups, we didn't know about them! The day of the wedding, between everything she was coordinating and the multiple vendors on-site, she somehow still found time to check in with us to make sure we were okay. But honestly we truly felt at ease with Sandra running the show. Her professionalism, calmness, and get-it-done attitude made every part of the weeknd run seamlessly! And on top of it all, she made our marriage official by signing our marriage license. :) A total bonus that she is ordained and a special memory to share with her as she was such a big part of our special day! Our guests are still talking about how magical the weekend was. Many specifically commented that even with so many events and activities going on, it was one the most well-coordinated and organized weddings they'd attended. It was definitely a huge effort to pull off a 3 day wedding weekend on a 500 acre camp, but teamwork truly made this dream work! We could not be more grateful to Sandra, her team, and all of our amazing vendors for giving us a wedding better than we could have ever imagined! We can't recommend Sandra and HVC enough.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Sandra O'Connell or Hudson Valley Ceremonies. Not only did she…read morestreamline the bride's "to do" list by recommending musicians and florists, her excellent knowledge of wedding-day requirements helped ,  my Daughter in Law Amanda immensely, saving her lots of computer search time and false-starts.  Her help walking us through the rehearsal was vital, getting us organized the day of and "on our spots" at the right critical time. It's all such a whirlwind of activity. And the logistics at our farm were challenging, to say the least. I also greatly appreciated how, during the actual wedding and party afterward, Sandra and her assistant were there, in the background, keeping the caterer happy, moving tables, shuttling slightly inebriated guests to their cars, (thank you, especially for that. I think I would still find people walking the horse pasture fence, looking for their cars.) And for doing the behind-the-scenes things that rarely are noticed, unless they're not done. (For example, one of the porta potties malfunctioning). Sandra handled that with quiet speed. And mostly I appreciated how she took care of Amanda's mother's doilies, the family mementoes, tucking things away in the pool house for safe keeping. And for a good, general tidying up at the end of the night.

Wow, who knew you can get what you paid for and more! I'm so grateful for G's All Around Production…read moreand the owner Geraldine (Geri) she was so helpful and so great with us. We were planning our wedding and we cut cost tremendously! It looked like I spent a lot of money and I got compliments about our wedding. We were so happy!

From the owner: Planning, coordinate, and decorate weddings and events, brunches, birthday parties (children,…read moreadults) , social events, re-pass, church functions, seminar workshops and launching parties as well. Any event you can think of we can do it to fit our customer's unique imagination.

We hired A Perfect Blend Entertainment and got to work with Mario for our May 19th wedding and it…read morewas FANTASTIC. The communication from A Perfect Blend in the year leading up to our wedding was wonderful--any question we had, they answered right away. Their online planning portal was also so incredibly helpful for figuring out exactly what we wanted for music and how the flow of the day would go! And when we finally got to the day, DJ Mario was amazing! He did a perfect job of blending me and my husband's music tastes and playing crowd pleasers that got everyone hyped and on the dance floor. He dropped so many bangers during our first dance set that our Best Man turned to us and said "this playlist is TOO good! I can't sit down!" Mario kept the reception flowing perfectly, and I was THRILLED when he handed me the mic for a little karaoke session. It was truly the most fun I've ever had! I would recommend Mario and A Perfect Blend to literally everyone--I hope I get to go to a wedding DJ'd by them soon!

A Perfect Blend Entertainment handled the music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, as…read morewell as our DJ booth for our June 24, 2023 wedding.  Mario was our head DJ and he was INCREDIBLE.  We met about 8-10 months out from the wedding to discuss our general vision, at which point we secured his services and gained access to our web portal where we were able to start loading content (song choices for each segment of our event, must pays, do not plays, etc) and get started on the general vibe of the party.  Then as we approached the wedding, we had more contact to select our custom photo booth strips (they make you a scrapbook with everyone's photo strips!! how cute!!) and to solidify choices, get the mixes right, and make sure everything is cohesive.   A Perfect Blend is VERY familiar with our venue (FEAST at Round Hill) so they also provided uplighting and were able to mount speakers in the entire venue, making it a fully rounded experience. I'd fully recommend this service if you're looking for a wedding or event DJ - they asked questions we wouldn't have thought of (age group of our guests - suggested where to do the cake cutting to make sure the dance floor didn't empty out, etc), which made our lives easier during this hectic time. 10/10 for sure!!!

I recently hired Bianca to help plan our 15 year class reunion. Bianca responded on the very same…read moreday that I emailed her. She made herself available for a phone call within the next day, and got me a quote the day following. While all of that sounds like maybe it's standard, I called other planners who took days to reply between exchanges, if they replied at all! Bianca's timely communication continued as we worked together. She quickly made progress in getting quotes from caterers, reserving fun activities for kids, and setting up systems for RSVPs. Bianca was also extremely reasonable on price and quick to come up with fun but affordable ways to make our reunion feel special. She was also just really cheerful and pleasant to talk to. Sadly the reunion ultimately got canceled (absolutely nothing to do with Bianca's work, just internal disagreements among alum about the plan) so we didn't get to see her work come to fruition but I'm confident it would have been great. Upon my canceling, Bianca kindly and unexpected refunded me some of the deposit I had paid her, which I thought was above and beyond. If I ever need to plan another event in Dutchess County I will be calling Bianca. Thanks Bianca!

From the owner: As Day of Wedding Coordinators, we're there to make it happen. Our goal is to have as much…read moreknowledge as we possibly can about your details, logistics, and dreams for the day. We are the main liaison with all the vendors. We are your voice when a question arises and have your best interest at heart in all decision making. We put out fires before they even happen. It's our duty to ensure your vision is implemented and managed the entire day so you don't have to!

So thankful I found Paula! She married my husband and I in September and it was perfect. She is…read morevery informative and easy to work with everything was just great!

From the owner: What my clients love about my Officiant services is that I'm professional, flexible and able to…read morework with their budget. I go out of my way to make the day easy for the couples so that the stress level is minimal. I Officiate Weddings as well as Life Celebrations and love it all.

I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

Jacqueline did it all from finding the venue down to the decor for my 4 year old's fairy themed…read moreparty! It was a gorgeous and fun party and I had absolutely nothing to with most of it which was amazingggg. If you need an event planner because you simply don't know how or don't have the time to plan anything, she's your girl. She will deliver professionally and beautifully!

everything turned out great. flower cart, mirror, and balloons were beautiful. Would definitely…read morerecommend Seven Wonders

Seven wonders event rental was exactly what I needed to add some extra layers of fun to my…read moregraduation party. The champagne wall was the center of attention and allowed for a wonderful champagne toast. The wall was elegant and fit plenty of flutes in different styles. I highly recommend this finishing touch if you really want to wow your guests!

Martine is the much-needed calm, organized, warm presence needed on what is usually a…read morehigher-than-normal-stress event: weddings. I don't know how Martine does it, but she seems to be simultaneously: everywhere, getting shit done, and right beside you, holding your hand and easing your nerves. She orchestrates fun, lively, curated experiences, which in and of itself, is incredible. However, it's the way she advocates for her couples and alleviates stress or anxiety that is TRULY SPECIAL! It's clear that Martine cares about her couples AND the vendors she works with. She has an 'I got your back' approach to her work that is clearly fueled by years of experience, passion for the details, pride in her work, and genuine love for her lucky couples. If you're the type of person who wants to FULLY enjoy your wedding without worrying about the next thing on the timeline or the flower order or XYZ delivery or the million other things that you know you'll forget on the day, choose Martine of The Capable Bride. You'll pat yourselves on the back for brilliantly hiring a professional who will guide you through one of the most fun days of your life with lots of love, warmth, and encouragement.

We had a nice upscale backyard BBQ for our special event. Gourmet organic stuffed burgers grilled…read moreto perfection with homemade mac and cheese to name a few of my favorites. The fresh tropical drinks were amazing! They only complaints from our guests were their full bellies. The food was on time and and organized. Fresh hot and delicious. By far my favorite part was the organizing. Literally I had to do nothing but give the date and time and theme. She already had ideas and packages ready for me to just point a finger at! She's easily adaptable and can finish off our unfinished ideas. No drama with her company easy pezzy. Definitely #1 on my list of favorites for event planners and catering services!

Everything was absolutely amazing! From the service to the Balloons and light up numbers we…read morecouldn't have been happier with everything! We will be using them again 10/10!!

From the owner: We are a Event Planning & Party Rental business. We carry a large inventory of event & wedding…read morerentals. We service Orange County NY, NYC, Dutchess County, Westchester County & Rockland. Call to book your next rental with us. 845-554-3330