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!

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!

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.

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!!!

Best customer service ever! The staff there are amazing and so friendly. The process is seamless,…read moreyou get to walk around the show room and make a list of the things you'd like to rent out. Their online inventory with prices and dimensions is amazing to for those who don't live in the area to look at. Payment process and adjusting orders is so simple and the staff are so quick to respond and help. Not to mention the pricing is incredible!

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."