Cedar Entertainment and owner Chris was fantastic DJ for our wedding reception. The music…read moreselection was an important part of our wedding because there are many music lovers in our guest list. It was important to get it right. Working with him to plan for the initial cocktail hour, the introduction of the wedding party through a formal dinner and then dancing helped make it special for us and our guests! Our reception hosted a great mix of 20 through 80-year-old people and Chris found the right music for everyone. Nobody left the dance floor all night! And his orchestration of the Dad/Daughter Dance, Bride/Groom and the speeches was exceptional. Chris is both a showman and a tremendous professional whose ability to use his microphone to make everyone feel welcome both surprised us and had us and our family members not wanting to leave! We were both surprised and pleased to work with him. Chris and his team were all very courteous and DJ'd with professionalism and class. The music was perfect for all 5 hours of the event, where everyone felt they were included in the celebration. A true sign that he helped create a magical night is that many people asked for copies of the playlist. Everyone had a great time and stated it was the best wedding in our family ever. His creativity of the music and lighting selection as well as wall art and cloud were money well spent and we hope everyone gets to work with him! Many people told us he was the best DJ they had ever worked with, and we must agree. Our highest recommendation for Chris and his team. He is welcome to come to all of our future family parties!

Cedar is simply the best in El Paso. I've been to a couple events that he's done in El Paso and…read morealways walked away awestruck. So much in fact that I've used him for my own wedding. Not only is his production second to none he was wonderful to work with and had a level of professionalism that is lacking in El Paso. He truly allowed my bride and I to dance in the clouds. Thank you again for the memory of a lifetime.

This review is long over due! I had my wedding Sept. 2018 at Los Portales and had a great…read moreexperience. Oscar was very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure me and my wife were happy. I thought the price we got was competitive considering I called a lot of places. The venue itself was really nice and we got a ton of compliments on it. Everything about the property is really nice and you can tell no stops were made when restoring it. Also, the food was really good and we had the chance to taste what we wanted. Again, I can't stress enough how good of a choice we made when choosing this place for our wedding. The service, aesthetics, food, value and vibe were excellent! I 100% recommend Los Portales!!

While researching wedding venues, my fiancé and I wanted to find a location that had real…read morecharacter. Though other venues may offer many different things, we really fell in love with Los Portales when we, luckily, came across it. The beautiful architecture and open landscaping made for the perfect location and backdrop for our Fall wedding. We also loved, and appreciated, the history and story behind the structure itself. We are not local to the area but working with Oscar leading up to our wedding was extremely easy and left us very care-free. We had regular check-ins with him to ensure everything was progressing as planned. He also offered several helpful suggestions for local retailers that were knowledgable and reliable. Once it go to the week of our wedding, Alvaro was also a great deal of help with finalizing some of those last-minute details. The serving staff were also fantastic. Throughout the evening, they made sure all guests had full glasses and were quick to clear tables when necessary. This was something we were not expecting, resulting in it being a very pleasant surprise. Again, my fiancé (now wife) and I could not have been happier with the beautiful setting that the Los Portales venue provided for our special day. Two suggestions for prospective couples considering having their wedding here: - Request to meet with the day-of coordinator prior to the actual date of your wedding. This will definitely help to ensure they are aware of who each person in the wedding party is and who should be contacted if concerns come up. - Share open communication with the DJ surrounding the songs, or specific music, you'd like to be played.

If you haven't been to a Manor event, make plans. It is super fun and a great experience. The food…read morewas great, and the service was awesome. The host would come out and explain the dishes. For the price and the feeling of being high society, lol, was fun. We came for the Arabian nights event. Tarrot card reading and henna, which was included in the dinner price. As well as belly dancers. Check their website for dates scheduled. For out of towners and locals looking for something to do, make plans.

Mind blowing place to experience!…read more Ok, so right off the base, you are hit with this extravagant looking manor with transcendent looking lights and tall gated entrances and tall stands with fire in them. Beautifully decorated hostess stand area with flower bouquets and all kinds of floral accents. Getting to this entrance was a bit of a hassle with either finding parking that's not too far on the streets or waiting in a bit of a line for valet. At least valet is included with your ticket that you purchase in order to attend any of their events. This night also had one complimentary glass of wine, red or white. I went on their Italian night themed events, which included an endless serving of pasta that you mix and match on these cards they give you. Each time you finish a plate, you can get another card and pick your next combo. It does take a while to finally get your next plate though, so you may want to anticipate that. I highly recommend their alfredo or bolognese sauces! I wasn't a fan of their pesto nor their vegetable pasta, which proved to be a veggie based pasta. We ended up being on the 2nd floor which served to be a bit of a hassle for either waiting on food or retrieving your self serve salad or dessert, which were downstairs. We made our way down for some antipasta and decided to hold off on bringing up desserts because we didn't want to crowd the table. Well, we soon found out that we should have grabbed it while the taking was good... meaning, all those lovely looking desserts that we saw at the beginning were absolutely GONE. We got lucky that they happen to bring out these other random finger desserts like a blondie or lemon tart or small cuts of cheesecake. So that was a bit of a bummer. You will definitely get a kick out of touring the manor as they had multiple different themed rooms. I absolutely ADORED their bridal themed one and they had this killer Chinese New Year one. Best part was their apparent "secret tour" which led you upstairs to a third floor where they had a billiard and bar lounge. Supposedly it's a bit haunted too so the employee who brought us up there said he never goes up there by himself. Neat right?! lol Highly highly recommend this experience! Just make sure you take head all my advice for parking, nabbing desserts ahead of time, and anticipating your next round of pasta! so get a table downstairs basically lol.

Stephane was truly a highlight of our engagement and our wedding day! He and his assistant were…read moreincredibly thoughtful, helpful, and they made each moment meaningful! I really appreciated the fact that he spent time with us before we booked him so everyone would feel confident it was a good fit! He put it best - if he's excited about us and our wedding, the photos will reflect that and same with us - if we're excited about him photographing our wedding, then we'll put our best into it! Stephane and his team were just absolutely lovely. He made sure to get the shots we asked for, but also let us have fun on the big day! I've seen too many couples throughout the years who get dragged out of fun dancing for photos and he was so mindful to let us have our fun and pull us away only for a second when we weren't actively doing something! Hiring him was the best decision my husband and I made! I would do everything over in a heartbeat. My mother passed away two months before the wedding and he texted me a sweet message expressing his condolences when he found out and was incredibly respectful when I asked if he could take pictures of us visiting my mother's grave after the ceremony. If you're considering hiring him, please do!! You will not regret it! He's worth every single penny and then some and he will take absolute great care of you and your spouse! My husband is the absolute pickiest guy on the planet and he's already told Stephane that he'd like him to take our future child's baby photos! LOL if that's not enough of a testimony, I'm not sure what is!! Stephane, thank you and your assistant for everything!!! We had an absolute blast and we loved working with you two. We hope to work with you again soon!

Absolutely our favorite vendor of our whole wedding! Would recommend hands down, best choice we…read moremade for our wedding day. He was great during the whole process and both him and his assistant were marvelous the day of. We have received so many compliments from our family before they have even seen the photos! Multiple family members praised how professional, thorough and kind they were throughout the day. He took the time to walk us through the day so we could feel more relaxed and gave suggestions while also really listening to us and our needs. It made the whole process so much easier and magical. Our photos really capture the moment and feel very timeless. With that being said they are incredible photos!! As someone that has worked in weddings and events and has worked with dozens of photographers I can say that with certainty Stephane is one of the best.

Jessica is a very talented photographer and was great to work with. She photographed my wedding in…read moreOctober 2014 at Ardovinos in Sunland Park. She captured the scenery exactly how I had hoped. I continue to recommend her to everyone I know.

Jessica photographed our wedding. I loved the pictures that she took. She took the time to meet…read morewith me before the wedding and was very professional the day of the event. The only payment method was easy and convenient.

Don't waste your time with this venue, sadly they don't honor contracts, add on charges, and try to…read morechange the hours of your event last minute. Please save yourself the stress and find a reputable venue that will actually take care of you on your big day.

I'm pretty impressed with this hall. I've been to a few in El Paso and let me tell you...they are…read morenot created equally. I was able to spend time here because of a recent wedding we attended. Me and the boyfriend were part of a friend's wedding party. #Murraywedding The best part about this hall is the fantastic view of the city (hence the name, I'm sure). It's close to Scenic Drive so you get that same, wonderful view. Scenic Ballroom is also really spacious. At least 200 were in attendance at this wedding. I consider that a decent size. The hall also includes a stage and kitchen area. There's plenty of room for the mariachis and dancing! :) There was a lot of staff on hand. They were all very nice and helpful. The place was also super clean! Another benefit is that you can get married in their chapel around the corner, From this Moment. That was really convenient! They also offer different packages with the food and cake included. Nice place overall!

I had an amazing experience at this hall! The customer service was excellent from start to finish,…read moreand the management (Indira and Aracely) was truly wonderful, professional, attentive, and dedicated to making everything perfect. Their attention to detail really showed. The wait staff (Brando, Gabriel, and Janet's) was phenomenal, the food tasted great and was served warm, and the decorations created such a beautiful atmosphere. The cleanliness of the entire venue was impressive, and the music from the DJ (Moises) kept everyone on their feet. My family, friends, and especially my daughter had an unforgettable time. I would definitely recommend this hall to anyone looking for a flawless event experience, and I will absolutely be using them again in the future!

Absolutely loved this place! Just celebrated my son in law's retirement ceremony! Mrs Indy and…read morestaff was super sweet and customer focused! The event center was ready, atmosphere was set for the party/celebration! Food was great and drinks were readily available throughout the entire event. Most of the family and friends came from CA, VA, HI, Tonga etc...we had a great time and we thank Mrs Indy for her superb and excellent customer service in taking care of all the details. All we did was show up and had a great and memorable evening! Thank you!!!

We highly recommend Stephany and Desert Soul Photography! Stephany took our first-ever family…read morephotos a couple of weeks ago and we loved working with her! She responds quickly, does a quick turn-around with the photo editing, and is personable and professional. We were nervous about how our 21-month-old son would respond, but Stephany was excellent with him. She encouraged him to just explore and play, which created very natural and fun photos of him and our family! The photos are AMAZING and we are totally obsessed!

I have had several sessions with Stephany and have no complaints about any of them! She is very…read morepatient with the kids and tries her best to get a smile out of them. Amazing pictures and customer service, I recommend her to everyone I know looking for a photographer!