My husband's 80th birthday party went off flawlessly. David was incredibly helpful, attentive to…read moredetail, and a true professional throughout the entire process. I had quite a few specific requests, and he handled every one of them with patience and professionalism. He arrived promptly with all the equipment ready to go, and everything was fully set up before I arrived, which made the day completely stress-free. The slideshow was a huge hit -- everyone loved it. I highly recommend David for any special event.

TLDR: Hiring Star Production DJs was my biggest wedding regret. I wanted to leave my own wedding…read moreearly because I was so embarrassed about the DJ. Spoiler: They don't actually mix music - they just press play on a Spotify playlist/control the volume. It all started with the fact that I couldn't get anyone to talk to me until the week of my wedding. I chased them down a few times leading up, when I finally got connected to Jim aka "JIMBO" about three days before the event. I had some interesting/unique requests (it was a multicultural event, so needed to mix music from 2 different countries) that I wanted to clear by and hear the perspective of a professional DJ/mixer. When speaking to Jim, it felt like he was not listening to my requests or questions. He talked over me and just kept saying "how easy it was going to be." I had to just give in at some point and hope he got the gist of what I needed, but I obviously still had reservations after our call. It turned out I was right to have them. At the wedding, he disrespected my father when he asked for basic things (like, "it's getting to be dinner, please let the guests into the reception space, who are older and need to sit down"), instead Jim only wanted to listen to my mom, who was naturally busy and couldn't always be on deck to answer his questions or give direction. Jim didn't interpret any of our social cues correctly - he cut off the dad/daughter dance after about 30 seconds...even though it was really emotional and clearly we needed more time. (The crowd literally boo'd when he cut us off and my dad was like "not yet!") Jim routinely interrupted our most special and intimate moments, like when my now-husband and I were catching a moment just the two of us "backstage." He just waltzed in and started talking about his wife ... like bro, we're trying to just have a moment here? Also, the equipment he brought was plain faulty. Music stopped playing at multiple points in the evening. Dave, his manager/owner of the company, tried to pass this outage off as a "memorable moment" when my friends jumped in to sing and cover up the awkward pause. As if we had a choice when the music blows out mid chorus. Most of all, I was disappointed that there was no mixing involved--THIS is what a DJ does! Instead, Jim just stood there for 2 hours and pressed play on a Spotify playlist that I made. He didn't have a mixer or a turntable, he didn't do any remixing, dropping, transitioning, or anything else. I could have done what he did -- and charging more than 1,000 dollars for that is just unjustified. Leading up to my event, I spent hours filling out the online form that was provided and purposefully wanted to schedule and intro call way in advance to ensure my bases were covered. I also wanted to know about their mixing capabilities in advance (turns out there were 0 capabilities). And when I asked Jim about where his mixing equipment was the night of the wedding, he basically said, "oh I don't have the software for that, it's too expensive." When I raised this to Dave, he was like "your music requests were fulfilled." Sure man - but I didn't just hire some guy to press play and monitor the volume dial! My 5-year-old cousin could've done that. At the end of the day, it is not just about playing the songs I asked for--that's the literal bare minimum. On top of this, I had to frequently prompt Jim to make announcements about dessert, etc. Very annoying. Again, it just felt like we all had to work veryyy hard to keep the momentum going during the dancing portion of the party, which I was looking forward to. Lots of our guests can vouch that Jim was sub-par. We all started to feel the need to leave my wedding when we had 2 hours still left in the venue! And that's just a damn shame. When I raised all of the above to Dave, he provided 0 recourse. So do yourself a favor and hire someone else.

If you want an unbelievable and memorable wedding packed with all kinds of fun choose Flip Flop…read moreSound!! They aren't just a DJ service but an AMAZING partner of fun!! Flip flop Sound was not only willing to be our vendor month of wedding but provided the best all around service. Specifically Josi (our DJ), was phenomenal! She worked with us leading up to the wedding and supported us thru the last minute vendor change. She really got to know us and personalized every aspect of our wedding, from pre-wedding music thru wedding send off. She emphasized special moments and enhanced a personal first dance. Somehow in very little time, she got to know our guests and truly set up an atmosphere of nothing but fun for all! Everyone loved Josi and I can't say enough good things about our experience. Your DJ really sets the mood from beginning to end and Josi killed it!! Hands down a million star rating!!!

Leah was the cherry on top of the most important day of my life to date. She was not only a…read morepleasure to work with - but she went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I got everything we wanted out of her services. I was nervous about finding a good MC for our wedding as I am very particulate - but luckily we found Leah and hiring her as our DJ + MC for our wedding was one of the best vendor decisions we made. I highly highly reccomend her for any event you may be planning!!

Chris was an AWESOME DJ. He was at my friend's wedding and did the music for the ceremony…read moreperfectly. I was her maid of honor and needed help to get some of the vehicles moved that were in the way of photos and he was super helpful calling out the vehicles over the speakers that needed to be moved. Thank you so much for making my job easier and going the extra mile! Throughout the night, Chris did an incredible job with playing music to get the crowd engaged and I am pretty sure every single song played had a big crowd of people dancing. Thanks for helping create a memorable and fun night!

DJ Chris was amazing! Super helpful and great at what he does, helped the day flow smoothly. Got…read morethere early, asked questions but also was able to do things without direction! Well worth the $$$!!!! 10/10 recommend! He made the dance floor fun and active, never a dull/slow moment!!!

As you start planning your wedding you will quickly realize that all of your wedding day wishes add…read moreup very fast. We are so glad we chose to invest in photography! Benjamin Edwards shot our wedding and my bridal portraits and we feel so lucky and blessed we were able to work with him. Not only did we get the most amazing pictures of your special day, but also a true professional who helped ensure the entire wedding day ran smoothly. Benjamin made taking pictures fun even for my husband who is super camera shy. The day was such a whirlwind, we are so glad he captured all of the sweet moments so we can remember them for years to come. Benjamin is a unique talent. You will be happy you used him for your wedding or any other special project that requires amazing imagery. He is simply the best!

When my husband and I got engaged last fall we knew exactly where we wanted to exchange our…read moremarriage vows and booked our venue immediately. But equally as important to us was choosing a great wedding photographer who would capture our day, our love, family and the details that went into every decision made while planning our big day. We set out to find a photographer the same week. We did not know Benjamin but had seen his work among 3 other professional wedding photographers that we contacted. Two things we knew: one, we knew that we wanted someone who had proven strengths as a wedding photographer and two, we knew there would be cost for quality. I am not going to lie, it was not easy choosing. We have some amazing talent in Central Oregon and I know of the handful of photographers that we considered, we most likely would have been pleased with their work as individual artists. We chose Benjamin for a few reasons that stood out after looking at his work and interviewing him. He does have a talent for working with light that is pretty amazing. He has an eye for capturing the emotion of not only people but of the scene. He was quick to tailor our wedding package to our needs as well as including our engagement session as a gift. I think the engagement session is a must for any photographer to be able to get to know their clients and how photogenic or un-photogenic they are, their humor, their chemistry etc. For a photographer to know this importance to the point of including a pre-session of sorts as automatic is telling. Finally, like the others we had interviewed, we found Benjamin to be both professional and personal in a way that created ease. I have included some of my favorite shots that speak to how well our day, special place, love and family were captured. If you want a professional wedding photographer I recommend Benjamin Edwards Photography. If you want someone to personally tend to you and the design of your day I recommend Benjamin Edwards Photography. If you want a calm energy as you go through your day with photographers by your side I recommend Benjamin Edwards Photography.

Caitlin and her team were awesome to work with! They knew the venue (Montalvo Arts Center), had…read moregood vendors they worked with, and made sure everything went smoothly at the wedding. Made the wedding smooth and easy. Would highly recommend!

Best Wedding Planner Ever!!! Caitlin made wedding planning so joyous and creative and fun. We never…read morefelt stressed since she kept us on schedule and made sure each part of our day worked together. She helps us curate the best team of vendors and brought our vision to life. She is the queen of color and has the best eye. Not to forget how amazing her and her team (shoutout Ashley!) are on the wedding day. We were able to be fully present because every little detail was prepped in advance and ready for us. Cannot thank and recommend her enough!

I hired Joe from Dropping Beets to make a family-style dinner for my birthday, and it was perfect…read more The goal was something casual yet special--just a great meal I didn't have to cook. Joe created a menu that felt effortless but had so many thoughtful, creative touches. The arancini with fresh crab were incredible--light, crispy, and paired perfectly with a bold puttanesca sauce. The Acqua Pazza (crazy water) was the highlight for me--this brothy, flavorful fish dish served over crustini that made the meal interactive and fun. It was savory, a little briny, with just the right kick of heat, and absolutely nailed that fresh, light, and vibrant vibe I love. Those were just a couple of the standouts--everything he made was delicious, and the ingredients really shined. Joe's menu felt like "me," which is what made it so special. My friends kept saying how much the meal reminded them of me, and I couldn't agree more. He also knew his way around my kitchen, cleaned up afterward, and made the whole experience seamless. If you're looking for a private chef who's creative, easy to work with, and affordable, Joe is the one. He made my birthday unforgettable!

Incredible, reliable, delicious, unique! Chef Joe made my 8-person dinner party dreams come true…read more The presentation was excellent, the appetizers to die for and the best salmon I've ever had in my life! He left the kitchen spotless and even wrapped up leftovers for us to enjoy the following day. I've had the pleasure of attending parties featuring several different professional chefs/caterers and this experience was an all around 10/10. Don't think twice before contacting Joe for your next special event!

The Uncharted Project music duo sings a variety of styles--r&b, indie folk, jazzy soul and rock--…read morein a family-friendly format. They learn special songs for occasions... I have heard them around town and they really deliver! I especially like their blue-eyed soul selections best, since they are upbeat and uplifting.

Bridal Bliss was absolutely amazing to work with! My now husband and I wouldn't go back and change…read morea thing. Catherine and Ari made everything so smooth and easy for us and really helped make our dream wedding come true. They are so sweet, and professional. And their staff they brought to the wedding to help were just as amazing! They really know the ins and outs of the wedding business! If you can't figure out who to pick to be your wedding planner, look no further! I can promise that you will not regret it!

Bridal Bliss is a dream to work with when you are planning a wedding or rehearsal dinner. We were…read morehaving a destination wedding in a location that we were not familiar with any of the venues or vendors. Nora Sheils took all our needs and requirements and was able to give us exactly what we wanted. The venue and vendors were spot on and made our rehearsal dinner a perfect way to begin a very special weekend. An A PLUS, PLUS RATING FOR SURE!!!!