This service planned an amazing event for our family can of done it without her…read more Planning started a year ago. ELE took a detailed inventory of what was important to me for my event. My family is blended with two different cultures so things can get complicated. She gave me a follow up plan for our next meeting and let me know what was needed from me. As time permitted we spoke, texted, and face timed all the details. She gave me real time pricing and not one detail was spared. The venu, restaurant, decor, and all details discussed were completely present the day and time of the event. The whole thing went smoothly a she adjusted to all the cultural details with ease. My event was upscale and just magical. She arrived ready to work and made it look easy!

I can't explain how much of a positive experience working with Tuly and Charley were throughout my…read morewedding process. I never met Tuly in person because I was in Texas while working on my wedding in California, but that did not impact our communication or the wedding at all. The process was so structured (which I absolutely need) and the website Tuly used to was extremely helpful. As for Charley, WOW. Let's just say my entire wedding party and guests know who Charley is because she went above and beyond!!!!! For the initial venue visit with ELE, Charley came and took notes for me. From the beginning, Charley was wonderful. She is very personable and so easy to get along with. She always arrived before the scheduled time (which eased my anxiety a lot) and started on time with everything. On wedding day, same thing. She addressed questions for guests/wedding party to not interfere with me getting ready. She was so prepared and on top of it. There is nothing Charley did not do! She wasn't paid to decorate, she wasn't paid to serve and cut pie, she wasn't paid to offer water to everyone, she wasn't paid to pour champagne, etc etc etc. But Charley did it ALL!!!! Thank you so much Charley for being so perfect and the Charley that every girl needs on her wedding day. You are such a great person and remember, EVERYONE loved Charley!!!!

I have waited for almost 2 months to post my review of J-Live Entertainment, as I have been hoping…read morethat by the shear grace of God I have decent wedding pictures, however, since I keep getting the run around I decided that I do not want anyone else to go through this misery that I am in. This is by far the VERY worst vendor, event coordinating service that I have ever been in contact with. I hired J-Live to book vendors for my wedding, DJ/MC, photo booth, photographer, videographer. Up until the day of my wedding the service was fine, I dealt directly with the owner Joey Perez. The day of my wedding all bets were off. 1st the Photographer showed up dressed in jeans and flannel shirt (unprofessional) 2nd, he had a camera that was dead. He used my mothers camera for the majority of the pictures. I was also supposed to have 2 shooters and only 1 showed up. Then the photographer walked around like he was lost. He was not directing anyone to pose or move to different spots for unique pictures. I had even emailed a list of pictures that I wanted and who needed to be in them (did he use my list, NO). On top of all of that, he was sucking on a ring pop for all of my reception, starting helping the DJ with his job, sitting on the ground playing on his laptop, started dancing inappropriately with guests nearly causing a family fight AND was drinking alcohol from my hosted bar. He even had the nerve to tell my groom that he had not been paid yet not even for gas, when Joey was paid full months in advance. He had to be told when to take pictures. During my ceremony, we found out that the best man watched him with the cameral on his lap just snapping pictures with his finger, not even looking!!! Now it has been 2 months since my wedding, and NO pictures or video. Moving on to the DJ/MC: 1st he did not play the correct instrumental song when my wedding party walked down the aisle. He then tried to leave the wedding after the ceremony because Joey did not tell him that he had 2 set ups and they were outside. Then it started to rain and he tried to leave again instead of moving his equipment inside. It took FOREVER for the wedding party to be announced, then he announced me (the bride) as the WRONG NAME!!! He announced me as CHRISTINA GUZMAN instead of Crystal Guzman. He completely did not follow the schedule at all. The prayer was completely skipped. He also had the nerve to ask my wedding coordinator to serve him food, and my guests all had not received their food yet! He too was drinking from the hosted bar. He also played terrible music!! The one dance that was important to me, the anniversary dance, he messed up. We had to do it 2 times. Because of all of his messing up we did not cut the cake until very late, missed doing the garter toss and the DJ had to be paid extra to stay and play music because he was ready to pack up and leave shortly after the music started because everything was so far behind the schedule. Then these two clowns (the dj and photographer) told the groom that they would be willing to stay and keep the party going if we gave them somewhere to stay. It was incredibly unprofessional. We also found out that Joey booked our photo booth 2 days prior to the wedding and the dj the week before. Even though he had been paid in full for several months! After the wedding I requested a meeting with Joey immediately to go over all of these issues and he did not (would not) have time. He was too busy with other events, he asked for a list of issues. I sent him the list, and he came back to me that all of his vendors said that they did not do any of this and that was that. Even though I had 100 guests that witnessed this disaster and he pretty much said my concerns were unfounded. I was married on Sept. 20, we are closely approaching 2 months later and he still has not had time to meet with me. He also keeps giving me the run around about when I will be receiving my pictures and video on a cd. I was told I would have them 2 weeks ago, and last week he said their printer was broken, how is it that they are printing pictures that I have NEVER seen? I find that everything about this company is a joke! 1st you send a photographer to a wedding and the photographer asks to borrow the mother of the brides camera, 2nd, your DJ messes up the brides name and is all around terrible and 3rd he cannot even make the time to meet with an unhappy customer. If I could put negative stars I would. I would not recommend this company to my worst enemy. If you are planning an event and you would like the worst service ever, then only and only then should you use JLIVE.

I can only speak for the photobooth service I received from J-Live. It was professional from…read morebeginning to end. She came to set up in the morning, that way she won't have to deal with the set up during the wedding/reception. She stayed the amount of time she was contracted to. She was very nice. Pics look great. She gave me an album afterwards with a CD of the digitals. Couldn't ask for anything else really. Thanks.

We are so happy we decided to hire MVP Weddings for our wedding. Not only were Matt and his team…read morebarely noticeable the day of, but the end result videos turned out amazing! It can be kind of nerve racking having cameras following you around all day if you're not used to that, which most people aren't. But we could hardly tell they were there honestly! He worked very well with my photographer (they are the loud ones you know are there lol) and they got some amazing shots. His prices are better than pretty much every other videographer we talked to, so if you like his style after watching examples of his work - definitely hire him! He will send extra examples to you if you contact him too. I know I spent a long time watching other couples videos to see what style I liked, and he provided lots of examples to help me decide! Also, when your videos are finished he sends them to you so you can provide edits if you want. He was SO accomodating and let me edit my video a lot. I'm sure some people don't want any part in this, but I was kind of picky about it and wanted certain things added or changed. Nothing he could have known - a lot of it was inside jokes my husband and friends made throughout the day. He was so patient with me and added/changed everything I wanted to make sure the final video was perfect before we concluded our business. I love the videos so much and am so excited to show them to all our friends and family!

Don't go cheap and "hire" a family friend to videotape your wedding day! BEST decision hubby and I…read moremade as a new couple was to hire Matt! Matt Martin -- the owner and primary videographer -- has high standards from beginning to end. Creative! He took time to interview us to get to know us at first. Enables him to tell our story better. ... LOVED his idea of conducting a filmed "interview" of each of us -- separately -- at a favorite location. He drove all the way out to Sanger where my hubby and I had a very significant date. Appreciate his efforts to provide the best quality product possible. His use of all kinds of high-tech gadgets to provide soft lighting (so my wrinkles wouldn't stand out!) as well as to provide that cinematic feel ... left my hubby and I thrilled with the end product. (Oh! The end product: DVDs IN COVERS (like you get in the store) with a great pic of hubby and me on the front cover, and a fab pic of me and my bouquet on the back.) Matt is flexible and really wants to provide great service: Hubby had all kinds of different requests, and Matt didn't have a problem with them. VERY easy-going and easy to work with!! Was amazed at how WELL he told our story thru film. With sooo much raw film to go through, Matt ASTUTELY chose THE BEST clips/scenes to tell our story in visual form. Hubby and I were impressed that the scenes faded from one to the next. Great editing! No harsh segues from one scene to the next. Also, Matt put certain scenes in SLOW-MOTION, which added a poignant touch. VERY ARTISTIC. I really have no clue about film/video or terminology; all I know is that my high-tech-savvy hubby and I LOVE all of our videos -- from the "Love Story" video to the wedding ceremony (in documentary format, which we requested) to the reception highlights to the overall wedding day highlights. TREASURES to keep forever. My girlfriend in Texas CRIED when she viewed our videos online and said how GLAD she was that she was able to "attend" our wedding via those videos! Matt keeps everything simple -- especially with online payment availability. He's a pleasure to work with. He's fun, NOT obtrusive or intrusive, laid-back, as well as punctual, reliable, professional. We couldn't afford both a still-photog and a videographer, so we chose Matt. BEST INVESTMENT we made as a new couple! I recall VERY LITTLE of the BEST day of my life. But, Matt's videos have allowed hubby and me to experience that best day over and over and over with our guests.

Manya is amazing!! She is organized, timely, experienced, and professional. She made us feel super…read morecomfortable during the photoshoot and gave us suggestions and pose ideas. The pictures came out stunning and I was super impressed by her work!! I highly recommend Manya!

We had our baby in the thick of the pandemic. We didn't get to do a lot of the things we expected…read moreto do as a new family of three as a result, including getting photos done! One of my friends suggested Manya to us and we had a great time! She made our first experience so seamless! Would definitely work with her again!

When I first began my experience with Boudoir it started out amazing, then I fell victim to…read moreShalon's narcissistic personality. I paid for my first shout in full and received my items but only after I had to continue to ask for them. I paid for a boudoir women's retreat planned by Shalon in full in March of 2022 and it was cancelled when I asked for my money back I was told "I am broke but we are going to plan another one so you will be paid for" another retreat was planned in July 22, Oct 22 and then June 2023, all were cancelled and still did not receive my refund. It was not until I made threats I received my money. Shalon tries to befriend you and take you under her wing because she knows a lot of women out there have self esteem issues or lack self confidence. She takes advantage of you in all aspects of who what and where you are in the know. She will even use your name or advice in buying things but then never pays in full what she owes. She uses people and is a horrible person. I was placed as an ambassador for her studio and she expected me to be available for her 24/7 and the minute I was not available to do a model call or a shoot or what she wanted she began to belittle me talking about me badly and my shoots to other members and photographers. Degrading me as a person and even sharing raw photos and pointing out my flaws to others and when I asked for items I was owed, she ignored me and started lashing out like she does to anyone who gets on her bad side. I was to receive 5% of any referrals once they paid in full, between the 3 people I referred and the package they purchased, they paid a total 18,000$ and I have yet to receive any percentage of that. Shalon allows her boyfriend Octavian to be in the studio while shooting and even allows him to take photographs of clients and it is extremely uncomfortable, but when you express it to Shalon she becomes offensive and backlashes that it is her stupid and she can have who she wants there. She is not professional at all. She speaks to people in a very unprofessional manner and tone and while doing group shoots or settings, she belittles those around and is very rude. Shalon had an original studio with her Ex Christina and she ended up closing it while owing money and photos to clients then she opened it again and then when things got heated she moved again and then had a falling out with one of her close partners in the studio and she yet again has taken peoples money, not followed through with appointments or has lied and made others feel less than because they don't follow through with her plans or wants. She claims to be the top boudoir photographer in Fresno but she is not, in fact she should be on the very bottom, not just for her work (that she doesn't do because she sends it out to be corrected and edited) but for her lies and deceit. Save yourself the money, heartache and stress DO NOT go with Shalon for your Boudoir photos go somewhere else where you will actually be appreciated and given what you pay for.

Shalon stole my money.. I was referred by a friend who subcontracted with the business owner I…read moreprepaid a 1200 deposit then because they had a falling out Shalon took me off the schedule and won't return calls or text messages.. she is trying to steal my money but I have text receipts which are admissible in court.. a scam artist at her best

Essence was so much fun to have as part of my sister's wedding! She and her team were incredibly…read morethoughtful and amazing at their job. If you need someone to help ensure your event goes smoothly, you cannot go wrong with Essence. Highly recommend!

My best friend recently got married and Ess was amazing! She was so organized and she was ready to…read moredeal with any and everything! She made sure to communicate with us every step of the way. She asked important questions to make sure everything ran smoothly. The best part about her was, her jumping in and taking candid photos of us on the dance floor and even dancing with us! In the midst of all that, staying professional and on top of things, like a boss! We adored her energy and charisma and couldn't recommend her more! If you are looking for a personable, ride or die coordinator, Ess is your girl! Book her! You won't regret it.

I went to Amninder for my makeup in December and I was truly blown away! I told her I wanted a…read morenatural look and she went above and beyond my expectations! She was so careful and precise with her technique and color schemes, she knew exactly what I wanted! She takes her time and doesn't rush! Her work and effort really show! I would most definitely recommend booking her for any special events!

She is amazing!!! Hired her to do henna for by daughter's birthday party. She was very professional…read moreand made it so easy!! Her designs are so beautiful and she was able to do so many in a short period of time! Everyone was so impressed with her!! I would definitely recommend her!!

This is a fabulous place! You can buy things for your pregnancy and for after your baby has…read morearrived. They have great teas and lotions and maternity clothes, nursing bras, cradle cap creams, and a neat wrap to keep your baby close to you instead of using other carriers that are not good for baby. They also provide classes and massages and yoga. If you are a mom-to-be or a new mom, this is a terrific resource. They carry products that are safe for you and baby. The inside of the store feels like you've walked into your friends living room, and you will be treated the same way! You gotta love Sabrina and Gena!