I do not like writing negative reviews, but I would like to provide information to help others make…read morean informed decision. We reached out to Able Bartenders in February 2020 for a previously scheduled June 2020 wedding based on The Knot reviews. We received a decent quote from Bill Sinclair, and communication was initially great. Throughout several Covid postponements, we kept in touch. Our wedding date was finalized for June 2022, and many previous vendors, including Able Bartenders, remained on board. On April 30, 2022, Bill Sinclair and I had a phone appointment to discuss any changes and confirm our selections for the event date. I asked for an updated invoice and was told that I would receive it in 3 days. He also requested that I pay a $200 deposit (even though the original contract/agreement required no deposit) due to Covid hardship. I made this $200 payment in good faith. When more than 3 days had passed (15 days to be exact), and I hadn't received an updated invoice, I sent a follow-up email. I didn't understand why it was so difficult to update a text document with the new event date, cost of services requested, deposit paid, and balance due. They were not able to follow through with their own promise and kept failing to provide an updated invoice. All they gave us was an excuse about not being able to secure a loan or a loan that would materialize by the end of May. That wasn't reassuring, and we did not need to know the loan status of this business. We needed to know that the vendor would follow through with their promise, and they were not able. We saw this as a red flag and decided to find a new bartender. Able Bartenders wished us happiness with our decision. I provided gentle reminders about refunding our deposit, and they were acknowledged with "soon" each time. Our event has already occurred, and we still have not received our deposit. They took our money without providing ANY services other than unfulfilled promises. If they had been able to provide us with an updated invoice, we would've stuck with them. I have told friends and other vendors to stay away from Able Bartenders because they are NOT ABLE to conduct reliable business anymore.

Bill helped me by bartending at our party few weeks ago. Bill was very easy and efficient to…read morecommunicate and work with to plan for the party. We created a set of mixed drinks that we plan to serve and Bill bronght along most of his material with him which help be save a few trips to the store. All in all i would recommend Bill for your next party. Enjoy!

I've hired Georgii twice now, and I highly recommend him for both bartending and party assistance…read more He is professional, responsive, reliable, and always arrives on time. Before my party, Georgii helped me plan the drink menu and figure out exactly what I needed to purchase, which made preparing for an event with 50+ guests so much easier. During the party, he did a fantastic job behind the bar, and everyone was very happy with their drinks. I also needed two additional party helpers, which Georgii arranged. They arrived professionally dressed, ready to work, and were truly an extra set of hands throughout the event. They followed my direction, anticipated what needed to be done, and made hosting a large party significantly easier. After working with Georgii twice, I can confidently recommend him. He is dependable, easy to communicate with, and genuinely helps take the stress out of hosting a large event. I will absolutely use his services again!

Our MC Aaron was one of the biggest compliments we got at our wedding. Entertaining, fun, and a…read morecrowd-pleaser! But not only was he a great entertainer, but he was a great at commanding the reception. He was flexible, but kept us on schedule. He was always looking out for us and our guests to ensure everyone was taken care of. He made sure that when it came time to eat, that we ate too. During our traditional money dance where we were up dancing for a long period of time, he made sure we were hydrated. When our guests were waiting for their turn at the buffet, he went around to let them know that their turn was coming up soon. It's the little things that showed his effort in making everyone feel like they were cared for and a part of the day. Leading up to the wedding, our meetings with Aaron were always productive and he always listened intently to us on how we imagined the day to go. Then, he offered suggestions on how he could make that happen for us. SUGGESTION: He is a gifted MC. Tell him your overall goals, and trust his instincts! He will ensure that the party moves at a good, organic pace. He knows what he is doing and you will not be disappointed. FUN FACT: He can speak some Tagalog for you Filipinos out there. He was a hit with our Titas and Titos. Our DJ was also heavily complimented as having the "best wedding playlist". He knows how to reach a crowd of all ages and keep them hyped up. The dynamic between RJ and Aaron is unstoppable! Overall, we're super stoked to have discovered Aaron and RJ at our friend's wedding just six months before ours. Actually, my brother is getting married in May and he's doing their wedding as well! So if you're looking to make sure your guests have a great time, that the music selection is great, that the program runs as smoothly as possible, then look no further than Sounds Magnificent!

Thank you for making the journey out to the HideOut to enjoy on our magical, adventurous wedding!…read moreFor meeting one time over the phone, and one personal introduction at the wedding, it felt like you had known us for years. Your energy and passion about your work really kept the flow of the wedding and the fun times rolling! With a few hiccups, rain to the biggest, we were able to have the best day of our lives. We want to send our greatest gratitude for the work that you did. Thank you and we hope we cross paths sooner than later.

Had a great time with the Mixology crew for our Interactive party ! Mixology sent a really neat box…read moreto each of us in our team. We really enjoyed the lessons on how to make different cocktails, i would highly recommend it, everyone had a great time on the zoom call!

Every good event has a few crucial elements, and Carlos and his team helped with these. They not…read moreonly provided amazing cocktails, but they kept the guests engaged, excited, and bonding by teaching them how to make the crafty drinks that had been prepared for them. What's great is that the experience has carried over, and the team continues to recall their experience when they test the skills they learned at happy hours.

After viewing Shot Production's work, they made it easy for us to decide who we want to capture…read moreour special day. The team was prompt with their arrival and easy going. Turn around time was fast and the results turned out amazing. They were able to capture all the important details and highlights. I couldn't be more happier with our wedding video. Norman is awesome! He was attentive to what I wanted and expected. The best part was we didn't notice they were there so we were able to enjoy our day .

My review for Shot Productions is long overdue but there's no word to describe Shot Productions…read moreother than "Perfect". Norman and his crew are extremely professional, friendly, and prepared. They worked very well with my other vendors and even offered . It was completely pain free for us to book with Norman. I wish it was as easy with all my other wedding vendors. On the day of, Norman and his crew showed up earlier than booked to get some getting-ready shots with my bridesmaids. Although we only booked him for videography, he also did some AMAZING photography shots for us. Not only that, he had iPhone lens attachments that he lent my bridesmaids for selfies. The videos we got back were stunning. I could not have asked for anything better. All of the important moments were captured and every time I watch the video, it's like I'm back to re-living my wedding day and it just warms my heart. Thank you so, so much Norman & crew! There are no words to express how much I highly, highly recommend Shot Productions for all your videography needs!

Jay is a gem! Not only are his photography skills top-notch, but he was extremely professional and…read morecourteous with all aspects of his business. Many years ago, my husband and I hired him to be our wedding photographer. Let's just say that my husband and I are not the most photogenic people, and we are not at all comfortable in front of the camera. Jay has an easygoing nature and made us relax in no time. To our utter delight (and disbelief, frankly), he was able to take great pictures of us. Fast forward a few years. Every year on our anniversary, my husband and I insisted we would buy our wedding album...and then life would get in the way. Unbeknownst to me, this year my husband reached out to him 1-2 months before our anniversary to put the plan in motion. My husband is not the type to sit patiently and go through thousands of wedding photos, so apparently Jay made the entire process painless for him by pre-selecting a number of pictures, providing options, designing the layout, and working with him to create a final product, on time. I was stunned that my husband pulled it off, and I know Jay put in a lot of hours to make it happen. (I've since told my husband that this is the best gift he could ever get me, so now he thinks he is off the hook for presents forever. I digress...) Bottom line - Jay is not only an amazing photographer, but he is a true professional in running the rest of the business. He understands project planning and sees things through to an on-time completion. It's important to be able to rely on someone has such skills, and Jay is wonderful to work with. Thank you for everything! p.s. Jay took my Yelp profile picture. It's still one of my favorites.

Hiring a photographer for a destination wedding--now there's a tricky proposition. For our wedding…read moreat Sebastiani Vineyards in Sonoma (http://www.yelp.com/biz/sebastiani-vineyards-sonoma#hrid:015iqwb2mOBu6HCPvo505A), the (then-)fiance and I didn't know anything about San Francisco area photographers. Luckily, our venue and our caterer (The Lodge at Sonoma) provided us a few references, and we absolutely fell in love after looking at Jay Kelly's work on his website. And after having him shoot our wedding, we feel exactly the same way. We felt that Jay had a very editorial style that differed from the other photographers we were considering. His pictures told a fun, somewhat whimsical story. His use of light is brilliant, and his ability to contrast colorful, vibrant palettes with stark, soft atmospheres was something that really excited us. Also, he loved fisheye photos. And we love fisheye photos. The day of our wedding, Jay was very focused and authoritative, which we thoroughly appreciated. He really has a vision of where the optimal light is and what type of settings he wants to shoot. We felt that it helped a ton that Jay "knew what he wanted" and was able to guide us into taking some wonderful photos. Though he was a bit reticent to take our big family photo shots--he was taken aback when we asked for a bridal side family shot that was 20 people over his recommendation of 10 max--we loved that he was game enough to step out of his comfort zone. Throughout the evening, he was laughing and joking with us, which really made us feel comfortable as we tried to ensure that our wedding went off without a hitch. His vineyard shots of us were beautiful. They came off as very serene and comfortable, though we were anything but, hustling and bustling around vines and through a ton of soft dirt. You can really tell that Jay has substantial experience shooting in wine country. Further, he did a wonderful job with the clarity of his reception photos. We were worried that the dark lighting wouldn't turn out well, especially when we looked through other photographers' portfolios, but Jay did a great job in making our reception, speeches, and dancing photos shine. Jay was a trooper and stayed through our last dance. He and his very helpful assistant, Joey, said they had a blast shooting our wedding. It didn't sound like lip service, and this isn't either. Many thanks to Jay for providing us with keepsakes we will treasure for a lifetime.

Alejandro Quenta helped me to purchase my first home and in San Francisco, which is no easy place…read moreto buy. Alejandro is very personable, honest and hard-working. Alejandro worked diligently to help me to find the right home within my budget. Alejandro even helped to expedite the loan pre-approval process such that we could put an offer on time. As a first-time buyer it was great to have such support and be able to feel comfortable to ask any question. He helped me make several offers, was able to negotiate terms with the selling agent and when it was time to close the deal he even accompanied me to title company. I've been in my new home for just over a month now and I feel so good about my purchase. I'm very proud to recommend Alejandro Quenta as a great Real Estate Agent in San Francisco.

My husband and I moved to Sonoma County in February of 2014 rather suddenly for a new job. I was…read moreback and forth from Los Angeles selling a property there and trying to look up here. Alejandro made the process so easy for us. We looked at over 2 dozen properties, not finding anything we like. I was an agent in LA for fifteen years so I know what I wanted to find. After months of intense looking, Dro found the ideal property for us in a prime location. His diligence from start to finish made this one of the most relaxed transactions I have been involved with. I would whole heartedly recommend Alejandro Quenta without hesitation.

First off, I'd like to thank Anna and her company for being so nice and professional! We are so…read morehappy we went with this company, we had checked out a few other places and no one compared to Anna's customer service!! They really took their time getting to know what my event was about and who it was for, then took that info and made a design that was exactly what we wanted. We couldn't be happier with their service and would highly recommend them. Anna's patience with children is amazing! Thank you, The Booth SF!

The Booth SF and Anna are so professional and passionate during our company Christmas party for the…read morepast few years. Our company has been hiring The Booth SF for several years. They are responsive, fulfilled what we request. They have lots of funny and cute props which made our pictures so much more fun. Even the restaurant waitress also join the picture time when they saw we have so much fun on it. Photo quality are so nice and clear. I would highly recommend The Booth SF for your Christmas Party, wedding party and more. E.W.