My boyfriend has a specialized diet during the week. He keeps Keto, so no carbs (SO not my…read morething--bring on the bread and potatoes as far as I'm concerned!) and he usually spends a ton of time prepping his meals each week. For Christmas, I thought it would be nice to hire a personal chef for a bit to take care of his cooking for him. I came across MJER Help and I'm so happy I did! Besides catering, they actually specialize in meal prep and take care of everything from the grocery shopping, to preparation to portioning. They come to your home to take care of the cooking so you don't have to worry about delivery or picking the meals up--which was the case with some of the other chefs I looked at. After a quick call with Michelle so she could understand what I was looking for and to chat pricing (flat hourly fee plus the cost of groceries), the awesome Kathy was sent our way every Tuesday to cook 10 meals a week. Kathy worked with my boyfriend to find recipes that he was excited to eat and she whipped them up using both our own kitchenware and some more specialized tools she brought with her. She would provide clear portions and pairings so he would know what goes with what. Kathy helped him get out of the rut he was in when he was cooking for himself and he loved everything she cooked for him! MJER Help was affordable (as far as personal chefs go), super easy to work with and Kathy went the extra mile to make sure my boyfriend was eating delicious meals that kept with his Keto diet!

I was married by Carol and she did an amazing job. I was having a hard time finding a location I…read moreliked and she took the time to make some really great suggestions. Day of the wedding she was just as kind as could be and the vows were beautiful. I highly recommend her services!

Audra Pace at Dream Big Events, LLC. is just INCREDIBLE! If you can make only one investment for…read moreyour Big Day, invest in Audra as your wedding planner. We hired Audra shortly after we got engaged. I had interviewed several wedding planners in the western Iowa/eastern Nebraska area and as soon as I began talking with Audra, I knew she was the one. I could tell she really loved her job and this showed throughout the whole process. It was kind of like hiring a family member to guide us along the way to keep us stress free even when talking about the budget. Not only was Audra accessible, responsive, and just on it for the six months leading up to the day, but she literally saved the day when bad weather rolled in the day of the wedding. All while problem-solving weather issues, she was guiding me through the day without me ever having to ask for anything. It was right there before I even needed it. The entire wedding party and my family loved her. Audra was truly a gift to us from the beginning. She made planning a wedding fun, which was probably the biggest gift any one could give us. In short, Audra is organized, efficient, detail-oriented, goes the extra mile and then some, is an excellent negotiator on your behalf, and does this all with a genuine smile. Audra, thank you for helping us achieve our dream!!

I hired Bandstand for my wedding reception, and I really was disappointed with how the night went…read more Up until the reception itself things went smoothly. They have you fill out a questionnaire with preferences, scheduling, etc. for your event. Then our DJ, Roger, called me the week-of to talk about what vibe and music I was looking for. This gave me a lot of false hope about how the night would go. The introductions and toasts went fine, but I wasn't expecting any hiccups (very simple stuff). We did provide a meal for him, but he took too long eating because when we wanted to start the video he wasn't ready. The biggest issue was the music he played throughout the evening. I had provided a very extensive list of songs and artists I like so he could really get the feel for the types of music I wanted him to play. We even talked about it beforehand. But he was way off for the whole night...at one point I saw two of my bridesmaids at his booth making a list of songs for him to play because no one was dancing and people weren't liking the music. I was pretty annoyed, because I had specifically taken the time to write out the kind of music I wanted. I asked for specific songs also, and I'm pretty sure I didn't hear ANY of them. I asked for a special announcement to surprise my new husband, and again didn't hear that either. I felt like my bridesmaids did his job. I also feel like I wasted precious pre-wedding time making a whole list of songs and artists to play, which wasn't even used. I have given very few one-star reviews, but the DJ was the one major flaw in an otherwise amazing reception experience.

Bandstand Music Omaha: Adds More Stress to Important Events…read more Bandstand Music was hired to provide the music equipment and DJ for our wedding reception. Prior to the event, our interactions with the group were very positive. Bandstand staff met with us several times, was attentive and intelligent about music, and seemed very capable. The night of the reception however, we were shocked at their lack of professionalism. The DJ showed up to the event almost an hour and a half late. Thinking the reception would have no music, the groom was forced to call Bandstand repeatedly as he was preparing to walk down the aisle. When the DJ did arrive he was in dirty, sweat stained clothing that he explained away puzzlingly by saying he had "just come from the farm." After the ceremony ended, as the family was taking a few moments together to take photos, he kept interrupting to ask the newly married bride and groom questions, interrupting a sweet family moment with small details that should have been asked prior to the wedding day (we had been told we would receive a confirmation phone call from Bandstand prior to the event and never did). We had established a reception order and a playlist beforehand with Bandstand, yet the DJ seemed confused about helping the reception move forward, and actually complicated the process of giving toasts and cutting the cake. Throughout the reception, there were long periods where he would disappear, only to be found later by the event planner in the kitchen having a cigarette or eating leftover wedding food. During one of his absences, some wedding guests tried to change the song themselves, but ended up pressing a wrong button and shutting the music off entirely. Rather than coming in to see what the problem was, the DJ remained gone for several minutes and other wedding guests had to climb into the DJ booth to figure out how to get the music back on, which they did. The DJ from Bandstand was the only real source of anxiety for our family in an otherwise flawless night. It is possible that their other DJs would have been better or more professional, but I would not recommend this group to anyone throwing a wedding because of the chance of hiring one of their inexperienced ones. In hindsight, I wish we would have saved the money, simply rented speakers from a rental company, and had a friend in charge of an ipod.

Working with Chelsea and Dave for our wedding was a dream. The contract was executed perfectly and…read moreon time. The photo booth provide a different experience for out guests and we got tons a photos we wouldn't have got with a traditional photographer. I will defiantly use them again for upcoming events.

I would absolutely recommend Jessica's services as your wedding coordinator. She did a marvelous…read morejob arranging, managing and coordinating my daughter's wedding. We are based in CA so needed a local expert to find a first class caterer (Attitude on Food), execute on our floral design wishes (Magnolia), work with our incredible venue (Willow Creek Glass Chapel), find a local vendor to aisle ready steam the wedding dress (Omaha Lace Cleaners) and provide suggestions for activities for the weekend. Jessica exceeded our expectations, and I would happily recommend her and Maggie for your special day too.

Tara is absolutely amazing. She is professional and makes the event so much fun. She goes above and…read morebeyond for her customers. I highly recommend this company for all your events, especially if you want people to have a fun time.

Fantastic communication and very easy to work with! I rented a large tent, tables, and chairs for…read morea backyard party. They were extremely friendly and made sure the large tent was super secure. They set up for you ahead of planned party time which allowed plenty of time to decorate and such. They picked up the next day at a time that was convenient and not rushed. Loved my experience and will be using again.