I recently worked with Jay and Sound and Video rentals for a small backyard party. Jay helped me…read moredecide that the basic AV system package would give me what I needed (2 speakers, 1 amp and 1 microphone that could be used via bluetooth or directly plugged into my laptop. Jay was flexible for my setup as I misread the delivery time, but we were able to sort it out and have the set up done a day early. I probably could have set it up myself, but I didn't want to have one extra thing to do for party setup. Jay let me know a time frame and then called me about an hour before his arrival. Jay was super great and friendly to work with and walked me through the usage of the system. The system was MORE than capable for what we needed, but was so great to have the option to increase the volume, or to only use one speaker as the day went on. Side note, Jay's favorite music is 80's freestyle, so have that ready when he tests the system! Jay came the next day around noon to disassemble the equipment and haul it out. I would definitely recommend Jay and Sound and Video Rentals as well as use them in the future.

We rented equipment from Sound and Video Rentals for a client's Celebration of Life and it went…read morebeautifully. First off, Jay was the only company that responded to my online requests for assistance. He made it extremely easy to order what we needed. Day of, he showed up on-time and although it was just supposed to be a drop-off, he assisted our client/the homeowner with set-up and a brief tutorial. Not one glitch with the system. Even with the wind howling that day. I would recommend Jay and this company every time! Amber Willett, Simple Elegance Catering

We had the best experience with DJ Joe Manifesto. F He was…read moreeasy to work with from the planning, to the execution, thru the end of our event. He was on time, professional and fun. The sound system he brought with him was perfect for the reception, ceremony and the reception. He helped make our day and evening amazing!!

Joe was the BEST DJ - He is so friendly, professional and very thorough. He went over and above to…read moremake sure he had all our song requests. He was in close contact before the event and was a delight to work with. We highly recommend Thump Sound. Suzie and John Lang

I can't speak highly enough about our experience with SJ AV. Brandon and Kevin were incredibly…read moreprofessional, responsive, and accommodating throughout the entire process. They worked seamlessly with us as plans evolved and timelines shifted, helping ensure everything came together smoothly. Thank you for all of your support, flexibility, and hard work in bringing our groundbreaking event to life. We truly appreciate the partnership and look forward to working with you again.

I have used San Jose AV Rentals for a variety of events over the past 4 years and they have been…read morefantastic to work with. Their pricing is very reasonable. They service is top notch. I never have to worry about anything. They often times think of things that I haven't even thought of and are quick to make changes and adapt when necessary. I highly recommend SJ AV Rentals.

Excellent is the only word that comes to mind! Ryan and his team went above and beyond on…read moreeverything!! He was always thinking ahead, fixed every problem, and made everything easier!!

Ryan replied quickly to my inquiry and got the details of my job on a phone call. He was prompt…read morewith his quote which was reasonable. He is knowledgeable and they have the gear.

We worked with Amos Productions (DJ and decorations/lighting) for our wedding. Firstly, the staff…read moreat Amos productions are so friendly and responsive. They always gave us options and quotes promptly when we asked, even when it came down to the wire (Melissa and Michael Gilmore). The lighting and set decorations we rented from AMOS productions made the venue look so beautiful. Michael seems very familiar with most of the venues in the East Bay and gave us amazing suggestions to make the reception look good while still being attentive to our budget. DJ Kevin was our DJ for our wedding. I cannot say enough good things about DJ Kevin. From the get go, he was on top of EVERYTHING. During our meetings, he helped us organize and time our entire day (music, activities, timing, setting). It's very obvious that he has DJ'd a ton of weddings but he is completely attentive to your needs and tastes. Even when we made changes last minute, DJ kevin accommodated all of our needs and integrated everything. Our ceremony was absolutely perfect, he timed all the music perfectly and made the atmosphere so beautiful. He MC'd our ceremony so well, making all the guests feel comfortable and aware of activities/locations. DJ Kevin was very attentive to our taste in music and curated the MOST AMAZING dance floor. I thought I had a good idea of what i wanted, which he took into account, but mixed the songs SO perfectly and also added in absolute bangers in between. We had guests age 9-90 dancing all night. Everyone was so disappointed when the night had to end. If we had to do it all over again, we would work with DJ Kevin without a doubt. Thank you AMOS productions and thank you DJ Kevin for making our day as perfect as it was.

DJ Michael was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. Every step of the way, he offered many…read moredifferent ideas and suggestions. It felt as though he was prepared for absolutely everything; no stone went unturned. We loved his style of music that he played during a food tasting at our venue. We knew we had to interview him. Fell in love with him after our very first interview and we never looked back. Michael was truly a class act and we feel so lucky that we had the opportunity to work with him.

PROS: The costumes arrived on time and were in very good condition. The customer service that I've…read moreexperienced from Desired Effects was top-notched. Prices were very reasonable - especially for the quality of the costumes. I highly recommend this costume rental house. CONS: none.

One of the worst sound companies I have ever worked with. Our band had no monitors and our lead…read morevocalist could not hear himself. The band has a huge following and it made us look really bad and also the Lafayette Art and Wine festival. The sound the audience was hearing was muffled and after listening to friends' posted videos of our show today - lead vocals were almost not there, keyboards blasting loud and no guitars. This is the most unprofessional sound company. They have no business doing sound for a big festival. Maybe a backyard party would be ok

We hired Twin Spin Entertainment as they were one of the preferred vendors after viewing their…read morework. DJ Twin Spin scheduled a consultation months before our wedding and was very transparent with what to expect. He guided us through the process, and recommended that we utilize DJ TN who works for Twin Spin Entertainment based on our taste in music and vibe we were aiming for. Although Young gave us the option to use the boss himself, we decided to go with his recommendation as we were fully confident with his team. We then had a few more consultations with DJ TN as he walked us through the timeline, music selection, and MC services. The website had a lot of forms to fill out which helped us stay organized for items such as music playlists, bridal party/family names, and special dances etc. DJ TN helped us navigate through our timeline and coordinated with our photographer, videographer, and day of coordinator to ensure everything was seamless and naturally transitioned throughout the event. He also gave us great suggestions on bridal entrance ideas, and how to open the dance floor without making it feel awkward. During the ceremony, he had us mic'd up and the amplified audio was perfect without having any issues. The reception was no different, with excellent audio quality while also MC'ing to keep guests attentive while we were whisked away for photos. During open dance, the combination of high quality speakers, LED uplighting, and music selection really kept everyone engaged and ended the night on a positive note. We were so pleased with how the AV went and credit DJ TN and Twin Spin Entertainment.

I had the pleasure of working alongside DJ Twin Spin for a wedding at Fort Mason, and they were…read moreabsolutely fantastic. They brought so much energy to the room and did an amazing job keeping the entire event on schedule without ever making it feel forced. As a fellow vendor, it's always refreshing to work with a team that's professional, organized, and genuinely fun to be around. They really helped make the night feel seamless. Looking forward to working together again!

Mark did an amazing job with exactly the AV technical equipment and expertise we needed for a large…read morescale watch party. His team delivered with precision and far exceeded our expectations with both a large LED screen and several sets of speakers. Both the sound and visual were exactly what we were looking for. He came ahead of the event for a walk through and evaluated what would work best. Seeing the space, he recommended something that made more sense than what we had originally asked for. The sound was synced perfectly with no delay, even for those seated far from the screen. In fact, no matter where you were physically in the large space the sound was the same--unlike other concerts I've been too where the speakers either blow you away or aren't loud enough depending on where you are. It was loud enough to be immersive without being overpowering. I am in awe of how he did it! He was prepared with all the necessary cords and adapters to have a hard internet connection with WiFi as backup so there was no risk of glitches. I would definitely recommend Ya-Wave and will use them again for future events like this.

Last minute Super Bowl LX w/e major brand restaurant takeover #Prubechu #Ortega ~r esponse time to…read moreinitial outreach was almost immediate, incredibly fair proposal, and effects added massive elevation to the environment of the event! Definitely recommend and look forward to collaborating again on future events...

What Went Well?....EVERYTHING!! Tyler was helpful from the…read more1st text to wrapping up the inflatable at the end of the party. Our yard is narrow and we wanted the obstacle course but, we were not sure if it would fit and Tyler gave us the exact measurement for the inflatable. He was in constant contact with all of questions and uncertainty. In the end he came and delivered this ginormous inflatable and the party was a success. Tyler was promt and professional we will absolutely recommend his business to anyone having a party.

My daughter wanted a beach party and I came across Bay Area Fun and Games…read more Tyler from Bay Area Fun and Games responded to my preferences and request immediately. He told me how many inches the slide needed to be, how they could troubleshoot it if it doesn't fit and since the weather did not suit our needs for a water slide, he transformed our presence to a fun ball pit for the kids! A week before the party they followed up with us, and then Tyler can promptly to my house for set up and also for clean up. The palm tree slide was a huge hit and the kids couldn't get enough of it! We truly enjoyed service from Bay Area Fun and Games. I would highly recommend them and will be using them again. Best, MK

Working with Impact was a breeeeeze. Jesse was super professional, helpful and responsive to all my…read moreinquiries (and believe me I had a lot!!!). He even met with us at the venue to do a walk through! I really appreciated how candid Jesse was when I asked for advice on lighting in my venue (Oceano Hotel and Spa). Since the ballroom didn't have tracks to place pinspotting on the ceiling, he let me know of the alternatives. The alternative was to have 12ft posts draped in white to pinspot the centerpieces. The posts were not an eyesore at all and the lighting was gorgeous. I changed my mind on several occasions on what kind of lighting I wanted and he was really patient with all my change requests. He worked with the venue to coordinate everything and I had no worries on the day of my wedding that the lighting would be handled. I would definitely recommend Impact Lighting for any special event. The lighting (pinspotting, uplighting and spotlight) truly made a huge difference on the ambience of the event.

Impact Lighting delivered an extremely poor AV set up. Lighting set up was fine. For AV, they did…read morenot set up equipment on time, had issues with their AV switcher, did not have audio properly set up, and did not bring AV connection equipment to support a high resolution display. I wish I had gone with another provider for a better quality production. Fine if you're just doing lighting and don't mind lighting trees vs suspended lights. For better quality go elsewhere.