It's been much too long between visits.... after a day of exploring the Salem area (okay, a day…read morewaiting for the 4:00 Chemeketa opening time) we did a couple of tastings and split a fantastic charcuterie board. We got to visit with the sheep that were trimming the grass in the vineyard, and enjoyed watching the sun go down from the patio. The Chemeketa wine studies center has three programs - managing vineyards, making wine, and hospitality. All three come together beautifully with views of next year's crop, bottles full of previous year's crops, and food prepared and served with aplomb. Check their web site for hours, and for special events. In the past, we've attended alumni events where we got to meet with winemakers who have moved their skills to local businesses.

This is a beautiful location. I had no idea Chemeketa had a wine school. Very cool and makes great…read moresense that Oregon would have a wine school. Beautiful views

Daniel was an amazing DJ and MC for my wedding this September. We had a phone call meeting prior to…read moremy wedding and he understood the assignment! He made my wedding a party all night long just like I wanted. He was great at announcing different events throughout the night and stuck to the playlist we gave him. On top of that, his prices were amazing. Super affordable, which is why we originally went with him, since we were on a small budget. He has all of his own equipment from microphones, separate set up for ceremony location, and lights. Cannot recommend enough!

I started working with this company 6+ months before my wedding date. We planned and agreed on…read morebeers/ciders that would be provided, and everyone was on the same page for availability. The day before my wedding, we were told that a beer was unavailable for them to provide.. the ONE beer the groom wanted most. There was no chance of a keg being provided. Lovely right?? I figured maybe a discount would have been provided or some kind of accommodation.. nope! Then at the wedding, one of the two ciders ran out within the first hour. Which seemed a little difficult to believe considering not many were drinking it, and it had only been maybe 45 minutes of the taphouse being opened. So it seems as though they brought a small remainder of an already opened keg. Again, no additional ciders brought as a backup option. Towards the end of the drink service/wedding, the bartenders made a comment to another vendor employee, "we need to hurry and get out of here because we over served these guests" and packed up and left. For the money we paid.. I am very very disappointed!!

The Travelin Taphouse not only has a huge selection of beers and ciders on tap, but he is willing…read moreto customize to any event. Food, drinks, games, he will bring it all! He knows all the in's and out's of the OLCC permitting. They people serving had a wonderful attitude at the event. I would definitely work with this organization again!

Are they still in business?? Tried to leave s message about needing balloons. But couldn't as…read moremachine was full. Was referred to website. Left a message however, never received a return message or call.

From the owner: We offer Balloons in Sculpture, twisted, Bouquets and any other way imaginable. We do event…read moredecorating all sizes and theme. If you the theme isn't commercially made we will come up with something that suits your event. We do event planning, setup, clean up, balloon twisting, facepainting, Design and setup Candy Buffets, table rentals, children classes, we do wedding officiating, and delivery. We ask for at least a weeks notice for events but we are really good at the last minute. We cater to your event needs. We offer delivery, and event set up.

With full-time jobs and hectic lives, we needed a full-service wedding planner and a seasoned…read moreprofessional. Knowing that this was going to be one of the most important days in our lives, we did a lot of homework and interviewed several planners. In addition to experience and strong references, the single most important factor to us was chemistry. Warm and genuinely caring, we connected with Carisa from the start and knew we didn't want to entrust our wedding to anyone else. The other factors we considered: 1) clear, reliable communication skills - including the ability to listen and really understand our vision and intention for the event; 2) strong organizational skills and follow-through; 3) established relationships with the best vendors; 4) clear design inspiration and passion; and 5) a game-day MVP who calmly directs the show behind the scenes and makes everything run smoothly. Carisa delivered on every criteria, and, in fact, exceeded our high expectations. It has now been over a year since our special day, and we still get compliments from our guests who tell us it was the best wedding they've ever been to! The whole experience was truly joyous and magical, and Carisa and the entire Adornment Events team were essential in making our dream a reality. The financial investment in hiring Carisa and her A-team to seamlessly orchestrate our big day was worth every penny, and we could not have done it without them. We cannot recommend Carisa and Adornment Events highly enough!!!

Best wedding and event planning company! The team makes it an enjoyable and fun experience…read morethroughout the entire process, and they delivered on the most wonderful experience ever! Look no further, you've found the best!

I worked with EJP Events on a 450-person gala fundraiser for the nonprofit that I work for, and it…read morewas a wonderful experience working with EJP! They were thorough, prompt, professional, and good at creatively solving problems as they arose. I would recommend EJP Events to anyone who is planning a large event - the experience was wonderful and my staff colleagues, supporters, and donors were all very impressed with the quality of our event. Emee and her team had great staffing at the event and skillfully coordinated all of our many shifting logistics for months leading up to the event. When we encountered obstacles, they handled them. When we needed to make changes, they cheerfully accommodated them. EJP has a "Can-do" attitude and they're both pragmatic and realistic about setting expectations while finding a way to get everything done. I'm so glad that we worked with EJP and they're at the top of my list for event planning in the future.

Emee was an essential part of our wedding planning and execution, start to finish-- she paved the…read moreway to creating the best weekend of our lives. We wanted an event that brought our community and family together to celebrate love, bikes, and camping in the stunning Columbia River Gorge, and it felt like Emee truly understood what was important to us from the start. There were so many tiny details she caught and helped us navigate. I particularly appreciated her calm support when we had a potential catering issue just three days before the wedding. She talked me off the ledge of worry and was willing to think through a full backup plan with me, before the issue resolved on its own. There were countless other instances of Emee handling things on the day of the wedding that let me, my husband, and our family just enjoy our time together. Thank you Emee, we saw your tireless effort to pull this event off for us, and we are so grateful for all of your work!

Walking into For the Love of Pete is like walking INTO Pintrest in real life! This resource is a…read moregreat rental source for any party, but especially a wedding. It lets you achieve all the "DIY" things you thought you could do and wanted to do but in reality didn't have to do. Our wedding was still a very DIY, family run affair but the special touches from this rental made all the difference. A lot of places like this are only found in Portland or just plain impossible to find so I felt so lucky it was down here in Salem! They were very patient and professional with me, being one of the first weddings of the season (early April) and sat with me and my now wife in the shop through two longer than expected occasions going through our order, changing little details to stay on our budget and giving helpful suggestions. Then Dorri also have multiple phone calls with me before and during the wedding sorting out more details and helping me pick out furniture pieces over the phone. Her descriptions and consideration were right on point and the pieces worked out perfectly even though I didn't get to see them in person as I was choosing them! She even offered to special order us "Mrs. & Mrs." pillows or signs when she saw me notice the cute "Mr. & Mrs." signs. We opted not to but such consideration meant a lot to me. During peak wedding season they don't deliver but being an early wedding we got lucky! The delivery guy could have been a little more punctual (40 min late, because his phone died and he had no directions) and things had slid and fallen in the truck in transit. Amazingly enough out of a full box of fallen ceramic plates not one broke! But he did get the unloading and reloading done quickly and the delivery option was a real deal sealer for us. I would encourage the business to try to maintain this option even during peak season if they can (maybe with a higher charge if need be?) It's such a time saver and stress relief for a busy bride to not have to think about how, and when, and who will safely transport all these decor items. One banner got swapped out with the wrong one but when I let Dorri know she was surprised and sorry, and my mother in law came and picked it up the very next day. Dorri even let us keep the one that was added on accident and the one we did request for no extra fee. Also having the rentals for three full days was SO helpful for a family run wedding to set up the day before and tear down the day after! Our guests seemed to really love all the vintage and personal touches the items we rented gave to the personal feeling of our wedding. The whimsical rustic tables made each space feel special. So many guests commented on and asked where we got the vintage cutlery (almost all the tea cups for coffee got used! Partly I think b/c people wanted to pick out their favorite retro tea cup ;) and the cake display was exactly as I had hoped it would be! Thank you so much Dorri and your staff for making our wedding over the top lovely with your rental items!

My husband and I were married in 2017, we were recommended Dorri's by our caterer, and we have been…read morerenting from her since. I can't say enough about this place! It's like when Ariel is singing "look at this place isn't it neat, I've got gadgets and gizmos a plenty, I've got whosits and what bits galore!' Around every corner is a new treasure, I have parties just to use these rentals! We don't party without For the Love of Pete. The prices are right, the service is exceptional, and if she doesn't have it, there's a good chance she's willing to get it!!!

Emily Ward do a wonderful job with my mother funeral. She really respectful and very helpful with…read moreplanning. I would totally recommend going through Emily Ward's wedding services but funerals are for weddings

From the owner: “Emily Ward Wedding Services, based in Salem, Oregon, is your go-to partner for all things wedding…read moreand event-related. With a focus on personalized planning and coordination, Emily and her team offer full-service wedding planning, event decorating, officiant services, and professional bartending. Whether you’re saying ‘I do,’ celebrating love with a vow renewal, or commemorating a life well-lived, Emily Ward Wedding Services ensures your special moments are beautifully crafted and flawlessly executed."