Please DO NOT hire them. Our wedding was in July 2025, they were an hour late to our wedding and we have yet to recieve our edited photos and videos. It took months of constant communication on our end just to get any raw footage. They do not respond back to any emails, texts or phone calls. There are many many other couples who are currently experiencing the same situation. We are very sad and disappointed. They should be ashamed of the lack of professionalism and dishonesty. read more

DO NOT HIRE!!! We hired DC Events and Design, paid in full prior to our wedding, and were told--both verbally and in our contract--that we would receive our completed photos and videos within 6-8 weeks. On the day of our wedding, we received a brief 1.5-minute video montage. Since then, we have received no additional photos or videos. The day after our wedding (8/23/25), Ernie and Fiona sent an email stating delivery would occur within 8-12 weeks and that previews would be shared within one week. Aside from the short montage that we had already received, those timelines were not met. On October 30, 2025, we received a general email acknowledging significant delays and communication issues. While the message expressed awareness of the problem, we have still received no deliverables, no specific timeline, and no meaningful follow-up. As of today, it has been 17 weeks since our wedding. We have also attempted to schedule and attend a phone appointment with the vendors (most recently on 12/19/25 at 1:45 PM PST), which they did not attend or respond to. Repeated efforts to communicate directly have gone unanswered. read more

We have been extremely disappointed with DC in regard to our photos and videos. We were married in late August. Initial communication promised photos within 8-12 weeks. That would have been early November. It is now mid-December, and we've had zero communication from the company, and no updates on our photos. We were hoping to send them out as Christmas cards, but that obviously isn't happening at this point. Absolutely WOULD NOT recommend. read more

We hired DC Events and Design for our wedding photography and never received our photos. it's been more than 6 months since our wedding and we have not received any news, updates or information. They are literally ghosting us. Do not trust this company! read more

Update: we received our wedding photos mid-January 2025 (about 7 and a half months later), but we still have not received our photo album. I emailed them the day we received our re-edited pictures, but unfortunately, I don't expect a response or the photo album that we paid for. read more

We made the mistake of hiring DC Events and a Design to DJ & Photograph our wedding which took place at the Barns @ Cooper Molera on October 16, 2020. I am writing this to make you think twice before you do the same. At first glance I thought DC would take great care of us, I came on here and saw all the 5 star reviews, and by getting a DJ and photo package it would save us the trouble of dealing with another vendor. Fantastic! We entered into a contract with DC almost a year in advance on 10/17/19, but unfortunately for us they were unable to deliver on their end of the agreement. When we were given the link to view our photos on December 1, 2020 we noticed there was a problem. We didn't see Nicole's parents speech? The speech that we gave.Where was our cake cutting? Our first dance? Father-Daughter Dance? Mother Son Dance? The photos we took with our guests? NONE of them were in the gallery. Confused we reached out to Dominic to inquire about the missing moments. Imagine our shock when he called to inform us that something had happened to their SD card and the photos were GONE. How could they have not noticed this and said something up front? How could they shoot a wedding without a backup card? And HOW would they attempt to make it up to us? After we sternly declined his attempt to reconcile the issue by offering us additional photo albums, Dominic eventually agreed to a 50% refund on our photo services. While we felt the refund should have been paid in full we accepted his offer and wanted to put this behind us. Thankful that we still had some cell phone photos of these moments taken by our guests. Yesterday however, Dominic decided to downplay the loss of the bulk of our reception to a small 15 minute mistake in a comment he made to me on instagram. This of course left me fuming, and as promised this review is a full and accurate account of our experience. Do yourself a favor and do business with someone who values you as a client. My family has been in the wedding industry for over 30 years; we have never met a photographer who doesn't shoot with a backup. ** I really didn't want to include anything positive in this review, but to remain honest Marcus was fantastic as our DJ, and played everything we wanted exactly as we discussed with him. Thank you Marcus. read more

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Absolutely do not recommend. We hired Ernie and Fiona for our wedding and deeply regret it. Communication has been abysmal, timelines were completely ignored, and we're still waiting on a finished product we paid for in full. Our wedding was on October 5th, and per the contract, our video was due within 6-8 weeks. We didn't receive anything until January 28th--months late--and even then, it was an incomplete version. We submitted our revision requests the next day (January 29th), as their own email instructed. After that? Silence. We followed up on February 12th and were told it would take a week. Followed up again on February 28th--no response. It is now well into April. We have been more than patient. This has been an exhausting and upsetting process when this should have been a joyful keepsake. Instead, we're left with an unfinished video, no vows or speeches, ignored emails, and a complete lack of professionalism. We are now preparing to take legal action and pursue this through small claims court if we do not receive the final product as contractually agreed upon. Save yourself the stress. Look elsewhere. read more

Dominic and his team pay such close attention to detail, prior to our big day we spent time going through timeline of events to ensure our photographer could get all the shots we wanted. Grace was our photographer for the day and she was on time and so professional, she is extremely personable and fit right in with our friends and family. We received a sneak peek within a week of our wedding and all our photos in less than a month. Grace's editing is beautiful and we loved the natural light in all our photos, she was so great at giving instructions for posing. Highly recommend Dominic and his team, they were so accommodating with the changes we had to make due to COVID. Quality and genuine customer service! read more

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Wedding was canceled and have been trying to get ahold of this company to get a refund and have been totally ignored.

DJ Marcus was sooooo good! Our daughter's wedding guests had the best time. Marcus was a perfect host and really read the room to play the perfect songs! read more

My husband and I are newly married as of 8/31/2017. When we first started searching for a Videographer, I researched so many different vendors and watched various sample videos. DC Events and Design instantly captured my interest. They had a very distinctive, unique, creative and detailed visual that I absolutely wanted to be a part of our wedding. As I got into contact with the Owner Dominic, it was such a natural conversation. Dominic was so cool, calm and collective. He listened to our story, we exchanged thoughts and ideas and he was very passionate about the service he can provide to us. We had a beautiful, intimate elopement wedding centered on our faith in God and the agape love my husband and I share through God. It was a very deep and sentimental day and we yearned for our story to be told on our Wedding video. Our videographer Steven was absolutely so cool, calm and collective as well. Typically, I get nervous on camera but we felt no pressure at all. He captured the beauty of the ocean, the meaning of our words, the fine touches and distinct details. He went above and beyond and he far exceeded what we envisioned. Although we did not meet our Editor David, we want to say a special thank you to him. Without his talent and skills of taking the raw footage and thoroughly editing it to tell our story is a gift that was truly appreciated. When we look back at our Wedding video, it was Dominic, Steven and David that absolutely made our experience smooth and pleasant with their down to earth personalities and gifts of amazing talent. I am so happy that DC Events and Design was a part of our special day! read more

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My husband and I had the wonderful fortune of hiring DC Events and Design for our videography. We were married on February 27, 2017 on Monastery Beach with our reception at Rancho Cañada golf course. Working with Dominic and his team was amazing from beginning to end. Our final product was absolutely gorgeous! Thank you, Dominic and Team, for making our day so special. read more

We used this company for DJ services, and we are so glad we did. Jordan was a pleasure to work with and followed our music sheet to a tee. The ceremony, cocktail and dancing music was perfect, and the DJ helped keep everything on schedule with announcements. Thank you, Jordan!! read more

We planned our small wedding in the midst of Covid-19 (February-May 2021). The wedding coordinator at the Perry House recommended DC Events & Design. Dominic the owner of the business was very responsive to our emails and relieved our worries regarding Covid-19. We originally wanted videography only from DC but our original wedding photographer from another business told us she could no longer photograph our wedding. I asked Dominic if he had a photographer available for our date and he was able to make it happen! Dominic was also flexible to my requests for hour changes. A week before the wedding he let us fill out a list of shots that we absolutely need from the wedding. Our photographer was Drew and videographer, Brandon. Both were great! They were professional, friendly, flexible to the wedding timeline and we barely noticed them there. The pictures and highlight video turned out great! All the shots I wanted were captured. I got many compliments on how dreamy my wedding was. I was able to relive my wedding thanks to DC events & design. Highly recommend this business! read more

DC Events and Design - DJs Near Me - Monterey, California

Dominic and Drew were incredibly flexible and accommodating in taking photos for our wedding and engagement. They provided helpful suggestions on locations and took beautiful photos that made the events even more special! We'll never look as good again! read more

Dominic and team did a great job on our video! We were very selective when reviewing and interviewing videographers. I must have watched 100 different videos before deciding that I felt DC Events and Design's truly captured the feeling of the day. We selected the package that included recording the wedding vows - which we look forward to watching back for years to come.After the wedding, we received the video in just under 6 weeks from the wedding date - which is a pretty quick turn around. We were on our honeymoon actually when we received it back, which was a nice treat. I would definitely recommend Dominic and team to capture your wedding video. read more

Stop your search and book DC! Dominic and his team are some of the best in the business! We used their DJ (big shoutout to Jason, he was incredible!!!) and videography services. We planned our entire wedding from out of state and they made the process seamless from start to finish. All of our guests (spanning multiple generations) had a great time and were out on the dance floor. The DJ/MC can be one of those wedding items that people push to the side but trust me when I say just how important it is to have an experienced company who listens and understands what you are looking for. Your guests will most likely not remember the florals and linens you obsessed over, what they will remember is having a good time and that begins with the DJ! Four months after our big day and I still watch our wedding video a few times/week because I can't get over how DC captured every moment so perfectly. (Our families were in tears the first time watching it!) Steven worked effortlessly with our photographers and at times I forgot he was there because he was so unobtrusive during those moments you want to be in and enjoy. One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring and trusting the team at DC! read more

We originally hired Dominic and his team to do photos/videographer and DJ for our wedding in Monterey, CA- however COVID forced us to make different plans. Dominic made it so extremely easy for us when we moved our wedding from California to Michigan. Dominic made sure that everything we originally wanted was provided to us in Michigan. I would highly recommend Dominic and his team for your upcoming wedding. read more

DC Events and Design did an awesome job DJing my wedding. I considered a number of DJ companies in the area. DC Events was the most professional, easiest to work with, and most cost effective option. Dominic, the owner, worked with me to get set up and select a DJ who met my needs. Our DJ, Vincent, was excellent throughout the process. A few weeks before the wedding, he worked with us to create a tailored list of songs. During the wedding, he was an excellent MC, ensuring the days events went smoothly. He also kept the dance floor nice and lively. In short, I couldn't recommend DC Events and Design more strongly. read more

Preparing for a wedding and finding the right DJ, photographer and videographer can be very challenging and stressful. However, thanks to DC Events and Design they have made our mission impossible tasks became so easy. Dominic and his crew Jonathan; our awesome DJ, Ashley; our wonderful photographer and Steven; our talented videographer were super efficient and professional. They were very organized and their service was impeccable. Since the day one we reached out to Dominic he had always made sure everything was in good order. I must have asked thousands of questions. But Dominjc never once felt impatience or reluctant to answer all the inquiries. My husband and I are so pleased with the great quality wedding photos and video that we received. We have made the right choice for choosing DC Events and Design. read more

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A huge thanks to Brian the DJ!! He did an outstanding, amazing, job at emceeing my wedding. I am so thankful and impressed. He really contributed to me having my dream wedding. From my walk to down the aisle, to our first dance, to cake cutting, everything was perfect. He was really good about getting us prepared for each event and played every song I had put on our list. I've attended lots of weddings and mine flowed the absolute best. He is very well organized, fun, and professional. I recommend Brian at DC Events for anyone looking for a great DJ! read more

My husband and I were convinced we did not need or want videography of our wedding. Sounds really silly right? Thankfully our married friends convinced us otherwise! We found DC Events & Design after watching what felt like hours of wedding videos online. We picked a video randomly on their site and as luck would have it, it was actually a video of a wedding at our venue. We were absolutely blown away by the quality and the cinematography. This "wedding" video could have easily passed for a silver screen movie trailer. We watched a few more videos and we were certain we had struck gold. We knew we had found the one after chatting with the owner Dominic who was warm, thoughtful and professional. We choose their midrange package to receive a highlight reel of the day and added an extra hour of videography to accommodate the timeline of our festivities. The entirety of the booking and payment processes were easy and we never had any trouble getting a hold of Dominic for questions. We had the pleasure of having Steven Darling video our actual wedding day and he was everything you could want and more! He worked hand in hand with our photographers and was thoughtful of his presence throughout the day. He took a variety of shots and angles for the day and even broke out a drone for aerial footage. We received our wedding video 6 weeks after our wedding which is an amazing turnaround. There is no better way to describe it than to say that it was perfect. If we can offer any advice for your wedding: get videography, a highlight reel is the perfect way to big day and of course: go with DC. read more

A-MAZING! Dominic was great, and Jonathan the DJ was fantastic. My whole party loved the music Jonathan played during everything. We had many changes throughout and Jonathan just rolled with the punches! Couldn't have asked for a better DJ! What made it even more miraculous was, one of my friends was originally planning to be my DJ, but he flaked at the last minute (1 week prior!) Dominic was helpful and luckily had Jonathan available for me. Excellent pricing, you get more than your money's worth with these guys! read more

Dominic and Seleste did an incredible job and had our wedding photos back to us almost immediately!! (Seriously it was less than a week) They were so easy to work with - showed up on time, super organized, great personalities, went along with anything we asked, offered great ideas and put up with our crazy family and friends all day! Not to mention....the photos were breathtaking! We would recommend their services for any of your photography needs. read more

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We worked with DC through Wedgewood. Our DJ was Jason. Jason was amazing! We talked a few times before our event and he had a great understanding of what kind of music we wanted played. He was kind and very easy to work with! Nice job Jason! And played all of our guest requests which was nice! Also was able to improvise when last minute changes were made. Very pleased with his service. read more

I'm not sure if this is the proper place to write this review, but here goes. Brent Smith, who is employed by DC Events and Design, is the DJ for Wedgewood weddings in Carmel. He did an amazing job accommodating all of our music choices and clearly worked hard to make our day a very special one. He checked in with us from time to time on our wedding day just to make sure everything was going the way we wanted it to be going. That made such a huge difference for us. Also, he clearly loves his job which also makes a huge difference. Nobody wants a DJ who looks bored! ;) I can't say enough good things about Brent. Our wedding day wouldn't have been the same without him. Thank you, Brent! read more

My husband and I just got married last night at Rancho Canada in Carmel and I'm already writing a review for DC Events and Design because they were just that awesome. Dominic was my videographer and he was so amazing to work with. I have heard SUCH great things, but yesterday I truly experienced what a talented guy he is. He was there for every moment..capturing even the small things that I know I will cherish later in our Highlights Video. He was so sweet..listened to what I wanted..made sure everything was as I wanted..and was so smooth in all the video shots as to not "disturb" the moments I had with my bridesmaids, mom, maid of honor, etc. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a videographer. I personally got the platinum package and I'm so happy I did. Because of Dominic I'll have the best day of my life to look back on forever and ever. Our DJ was Brian. He was so so so great!!! He, like Dominic, listened to what I wanted, explained our wedding reception timeline so well, kept my reception so that it ran smooth and flawless. He played all our songs. And even came up to me to tell me everything was going to be great and asked my suggestions on certain things when we realized our timing was getting a bit behind.. I truly felt like I was in charge the entire time and he was there to make sure my wedding went perfect. What else could a bride and groom ask for. I wish I could give him 10 out of 5 stars. I know this is a huge, long review. But it was THAT important to me to write it because these two guys played such an important role in the wedding and made it so fantastic. If you're even still reading this...don't look to anyone else before you've checked out DC Events and Design. They're the best! read more

DC Events & Design took my photos for my wedding. The quality of the pictures are spectacular. The photos were ready in less than a month. They sent me a link to my email, and I was able to download the photos of my big day and share them with my friends and family. A year later, I contact Dominic and had a question about my photos. Within 24 hours, Dominic responded to my email and was able to find the photos I was searching for. Not only is DC Events & Design a great company to work with while planning for your big day, but also the company establishes a great partnership with their cliental even after the business transaction is over. They truly respect their clients and desire to satisfy their clients the best way they can. read more

Thank you SOOO much for sending the link! We absolutely LOVE THE VIDEO and think it is absolutely amazing!!!! You guys captured every single moment that we could have wished for to be on the video and incorporated our songs into it. We are soooooooooooo happy! I cannot stress that enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Watching this video brings us so much happiness and I am 100% sure we will continue to replay the video for years to come! Ps. the film type/shutter effect midway was so cool!!!! We also loved how you slowed down certain valuable moments. You guys are the best and I will recommend you to all of my friends!!! Sincerely, Stephanie and Michael read more

Courtesy of Melissa and Brendan D. They made our wedding day that much better. The set up, the music and the videographer were great. I would definitely recommend them to anyone getting married. It was a perfect day!!! read more

We had a great experience working with DC Events. Brent did a great job as our wedding DJ. He was very professional, friendly and did an awesome job keeping everyone happy throughout the night. All the songs that were important to us were played at the right times, and the night went really smoothly thanks to his experience with timing and making everything kind of fit together. When one of my bridesmaids had a last minute idea for a game we played he accommodated that as well. It was really great! read more

The DJ that was provided was Brian. Brian provided us excellent service from beginning to end. He called us to confirm everything ahead of time to make sure he had the right songs and timings down. He was very easy to work with and very flexible. He was easy to approach and had no problems with change. We thank him so much for taking care of it and keeping us on track with time. Thanks so much Brian! Happy dancing my friends!!! read more

Wow, where do I even start?! Well, we hired Dominic to do our videography, but after I realized that he was capable of doing videography, a Photo Booth, and a DJ, we were sold! Dominic and I spend quite a bit of time on the phone, during our first conversation, and he asked questions that really allowed him to get a feel for what we were looking for in a videographer. I sent him several sample videos, and I told him my likes and dislikes, as far as wedding videos go. He was able to beautifully execute everything I requested, and he really went above and beyond to make this experience as memorable and effortless as possible. Dominic was climbing on couches, crouching in the dirt, running up and down stairs, and all with a brilliant smile on his face. All of my guests raved about his dedication, professionalism, and charisma, and Dominic even provided me with a recommendation for a wedding singer named Mark Banks (for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner), and MY GOD we were blown away. Upon the receipt of my wedding video, I felt this sense of completion and overwhelming joy. He really listened to everything that I said, and the final product was just utter perfection. I also received a slow motion video of all the madness in the Photo Booth, which I have watched at least 20 times in the last 3 days. HILARIOUS! The photo booth itself was AWESOME, and trust me, my hubby and I are Photo Booth veterans, and this booth beat them all out by a land slide. The clarity, lighting, props, and attendant were all wonderful, and the prints we received are plastered all over our refrigerator. Brent was our DJ, and I was soooooo pleased with him! He was very professional, kind, attentive, and polite. He kept us on track with our timeline, without ever interrupting a conversation, or "bothering" me. He played all the songs we liked, and the correspondence I had with him, prior to the wedding night, was professional and detailed. I HIGHLY recommend him! Overall, DC Events and Design really made my big day extra special. Dominic has fabulous ideas, and a creative eye that really helped pull everything together in such a magical and whimsical way. THANK YOU DOMINIC, YOU ARE AMAZING!! read more

DC Events and Design did an amazing job for us from start to finish. They started out by giving us great suggestions on venues that they had been to in the past then took care of our engagement photos. Cole was a trooper and hiked around Garlin Park, he was patient and made the session fun and enjoyable. (especially for a guy that doesn't like his photo taken). We got the photos back earlier than they originally quoted and they were amazing. DC Events and Design also handled our wedding photos, video and DJ services. Cole was again great and seemed to get the perfect pictures. After the ceremony and family and bridal party photos were done, I honestly forgot that they were there through the entire reception. They did a wonderful job at getting the best photos and not being intrusive. We got our photos on time as promised and they were magical. Brian was our DJ and he did an awesome job. We had a lot of songs from different genres that we wanted played and he blended them all in seamlessly. His communication and attention to detail was perfect. Our video came out great and watching it in HD is awesome. They caught the best moments of the entire night. Pictures are wonderful but the video is something I will cherish forever. (Get the video, you will regret it if you don't) I am so glad we chose DC Events and Design. I know that there is a lot of competition out there that offer similar services but they are a cut above all others. They are passionate, professional and work hard to accommodate your needs. read more

Wow THEY ARE AMAZING!! Our wedding was in 10.24.15 @ Rancho Cañada through Wedgewood and they didn't phenomenal job. I love his photographers, videographer, Dj Brian, and Party Bus. They are all very very professional, friendly and talented. The pictures came out beautiful as well as the video. DJ Brian was super helpful and awesome with the music and lights. I will 100% recommended them to anyone!!! Dominic thank you and your team for making our special day stress free, special and beautiful! read more

We really enjoyed working with Dominic(boss) & Jonathan(DJ)! They're nice, knowledgable and willing to accommodate our requests. They helped us setting up the schedule of our big day, and provided suggestions. That really helped us and made our preparation less stressful. During the big day, Jonathan did a great job as MC. He kept everything on schedule and adjusted everything when necessary. Overall, without him, our ceremony and reception couldn't go well as it was. Thanks, Jonathan! read more

just an update from my most recent experience with DC Events and Design. I used their DJ and photography services for my wedding and could not have been happier. The photographer Cole looked over the venue before meeting with us and knew exactly where to take the best photos in Big Sur. Jonathan was awesome and mixing the right music for our reception and called me to make sure he knew exactly what we wanted. I completely trusted them to do their job and make my wedding run flawlessly. They did a phenomenal job and I knew I could trust them to make my wedding day all I had wanted and more. Two perfect experiences in using this company for my events needs. I recommend DC Events and Design for all your event needs! read more

We hired DC Events and Design for photography and videography for our small wedding in July 2021, and Dominic and his team were everything we hoped for. Prior to the wedding, they asked for the key shots and moments we wanted to capture and we're happy to report they got them all and so much more. On the day of, the photographers helped us coordinate with the wedding party and other attendees to capture group photos, and helped us find good spots to do photos as the married couple. The videos and photos all came out amazing, and when we got them back we had several options on how we wanted the shots in the video to be shown. They were receptive to feedback and changes we wanted and got everything back to us in a timely manner. Highly recommend! read more

When we were selecting a videographer for our wedding, I watched a lot of really bad videos and then I found DC Events and Design. They had a large selection of their work online and I watched every one and fell more and more in love with their work. Each video was perfect and unique to the couple. From the first email with Dominic, I knew he was a rockstar. He was very quick to respond to my numerous questions, professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly. Although I had never met Dominic in person before the big day, I felt like I was inviting a trusted friend to film our wedding. They were very accommodating to our needs and our budget. We did a highlight video of the wedding and Dominic suggested taking 5 minutes to stage our getting ready shots - and you would never know watching the video. I loved that special touch that really highlighted the special moment with my mother, sister, and my best friends getting ready. From that point on, I only remember seeing Dominic twice when filming. It was magic to then watch the video because he was there for everything. He blended in, and guests who watch the video where shocked they hadn't noticed him! My favorite parts of the video are that he caught all the little details - the things that brides obsess over for months and months planning, the flowers, the table decorations, the venue - I have it forever captured beautifully on film. I cannot thank him enough for that. I trusted Dominic to do what he does best and he did just that - everything from the editing, panning shots, music selected was perfect. He captured our love, our very special day and all of our friends and family enjoying it with us. I keep watching the video over and over and know I will for years to come. From one now experienced bride to a new bride - look no further. If you're reading this review, you've found the perfect videographer. read more

Got married March 19 thru Wedgewood in Carmel, CA. It was nice we got emails from DC Events and Design when it came time to pick out music and letting us know other services they had available. We were told Brian LaPlace would be our DJ. We loved getting to chat with him for the phone interview and he was so positive and ready to help make our day special. The music was perfect everyone enjoyed every bit and Brian was amazing even with the few changes we had. We could not have asked for a better DJ. read more