The Aurora Ensemble provided the most delightful classical accompaniment to our wedding ceremony…read moreand poolside cocktail reception. From our first contact, they were professional and thorough. They assisted me in choosing the perfect processionals, recessional, featured compositions and executed each of them beautifully with flute, viola and cello. I highly recommend Bach's Jesu Joy, Clark's Trumpet Voluntary and Vivaldi's Spring. They also played a lovely assortment of pop and jazz and some special requests for our guests while they waited for our photos to be taken. The Prayer and Wonderful World were especially beautiful. Thanks to their attention to detail, I had confidence when the day arrived that it would be everything that I had dreamed of and it was.

The Aurora Ensemble made our dream wedding music come to life! They were great to work with-…read moreknowledgeable, flexible, responsive, and very professional. We highly recommend them!

DJ Hektik was absolutely fantastic and exceeded our expectations. He was incredibly professional…read morethroughout the entire process, from our first conversation through the end of the event. His communication was excellent, he was always responsive, and everything was handled seamlessly. On the day of the party, he arrived on time, was fully prepared, and did an amazing job matching the music to the vibe of my wife's 50th birthday celebration. He read the crowd perfectly and kept the energy exactly where it needed to be throughout the evening. If you're looking for a talented, reliable, and professional DJ, I highly recommend DJ Hektik. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him again!

The GOAT. DJ Hecktik…read more(Josh) was the absolute man. We gave him a list of songs, and he did the rest. His transition skills are the stuff of legends. He had the dance floor rocking all night! He's very versatile too. He switched from oldies to throwback rap bangers to slow dance songs seamlessly! Everyone kept saying "the DJ is killing it". He's also just genuinely a good dude! I felt very comfortable on calls with him and was very happy to have him MC my wedding day. If you are lucky enough to book DJ Hecktik, I cannot recommend enough!

My husband and I got married in April in Santa Barbara and hired the Big Day Players to play our…read morereception. Being a little wary of wedding bands, we had seen these guys play and they were our first (and only) band choice. If they hadn't been available we would likely have resorted to a DJ. We seriously can't describe how blown away we were by their breadth of music, high-energy stage presence, and talent as musicians. We were and still are getting many comments from guests about how amazing their performance was! From the minute they started to the final song of their set-list, the Big Day Players truly rocked it and turned our reception into a full-out dance party we'll never forget! From Tom Petty, Springsteen and the Stones, to Prince and Michael Jackson, all the way through to Bruno Mars, Talking Heads and Foster the People, the Big Day Players delivered impeccably and with style. They already had a pretty large list of songs in their repertoire and they were willing to learn several new songs to make the evening extra special for us (including the Groom/Mother dance). The band visited the venue with us a few weeks before the wedding to ensure they would have all the right equipment and be prepared on the big day. They handled the equipment rentals and set everything up themselves, arrived on time to set up and sound check, and were ready for showtime dressed to the nines. In addition to their day-of professionalism, the guys were truly fun to work with in the months prior to the wedding. We highly recommend the Big Day Players to any couples looking to have a rocking reception!

Our company hired Big Day Players for our first ever client conference in Santa Barbara and they…read morewere amazing! Since this was our first client event, we wanted it to be incredible and have that "wow" factor. Big Day Players definitely delivered. They did an acoustic set for the welcome reception and the full band rocked the house on the second night for the closing celebration. They were energetic and kept the crowd engaged. In all my years of event planning, Big Day Players is by far one of the best bands I have ever booked. Am definitely going to have them do our future events as well and would recommend them to anyone. If you are looking for an awesome band for your event, you have to book them!

Took the pulse of the crowd and got them on the dance floor…read more From my vantage point as an Event Venue Coordinator who observes many celebrations, parties, and weddings, I can testify to the magic of DJ Scott Topper. He is relaxed, abundantly positive, and energetic. He emceed a recent wedding reception at Live Oak UU Congregation in Goleta with professionalism and a good read on the newlyweds and their guests, keeping a well-paced rhythm of reception activities and getting the guests on the dance floor and in a celebratory mood!

It was an incredible Halloween Dance party - even though this year it was on a Thursday- Oct. 31,…read more2024! Four of my freind and I attended - we went all out- we created our own costumes; the two friends from Holland, just back from sailing in Fijian islands, won the best costume prize. The music was just fantastic classic dancing rock and roll with a few Halloween themed songs thrown in, everyone was in costume, and we danced our arses off! The venue was superb as well - Anchor Rose at the Harbor, with a large outside deck to cool off between dancing, and very reasonable prices! We ate and drank and danced to great music. Thank you Scott Topper!

I recently hired Chawn Lemons to DJ my wedding. He was marvelous!…read more Chawn, better known as DJ Tempest, has over 20 years of mobile DJ experience. I have heard him DJ a lot in the past so I had no doubt in my mind that he would do a great job at my wedding. He arrived three hours early in order to make sure that all the DJ equipment was set up, working properly and ready to go before my guests arrived. Once he was done setting up he changed clothes & was dressed in a suit. I was impressed. "Looking sharp Tempest!" I said to him as my groomsman and I were walking around the property and taking pre-ceremony pictures with the photographer. Once the ceremony got underway DJ Tempest began to play the music. From ceremony up until dinner time he played fun upbeat music for my guests as they mingled. Once it was time for dinner he played some mellow, classic songs that everyone could relax & enjoy while eating dinner. I had sent him a request list a week in advance and he played all of the song requests that I asked for. Once it was time for the first dance and all of the important songs, he delivered. He Dj'd and MC'd a little when needed, everything went smoothly and as planned. There was no hiccups and he kept the party going until the very end of the night. Thank you DJ Tempest for doing such a great job. Kelly and I couldn't be happier. Five stars baby.

Again, if I could give more than 5 starts Chawn, DJ Tempest would get them. He DJ's my daughter's…read morewedding on Saturday and he is just about the hardest worker I have ever met. He arrived 3 hours early and was set up and ready to roll in blistering heat! He was on time, attire to perfection, rocking the house down at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club. Everyone from the little ones to us "older" ones had the best time. EVERYONE danced and had the best of times. I will always recommend Chawn to my couples. Thank you so much Chawn, you made the wedding so much fun!!!!

We booked Dj Oggie a while back for or wedding. I have been telling him to get yelp and he finally…read moregot it so now I must review!!! Absolutely amazing. Everything was perfect from entrance songs to best man speech to bride and dad song. The night was amazing thanks to the help of the Dj among others. Thank you 5 starts

I've had DJ Oggie at my daughter's quinceañera. When I originally booked him, he had shared that…read morehe would make the day happen how we wanted. I'm not a person who likes to organize parties but he helped me with referrals to his contacts. In addition, weeks before he asked to compile a list of some of my daughters favorite songs so that he can make it special. He also coordinated the lighting with the chosen color so that it could have a nice contrast. He also walks you through a timeline of events so that your occasion can have a nice flow. During the event some modifications needed to be made and he was flexible with some changes that were made. He helps you plan and as a result my daughter's quinceañera turned into a beautiful event to remember. Thank you DJ Oggie.

Gabe helped make our magical evening even better. He communicated with us prior to the wedding and…read morehandled our requests. Thank you, Gabe!!!!!

Ponciano is the Best! His team is punctual, professional, helpful and the best prices in town!…read more He can get anything with plenty of time. I do business with him for my event planning business for weddings, special events, fundraisers, and is super helpful. He has let me come multiple times to find the right color linen and details needed to make a wedding beautiful! Thank you and I refer them all the time!

We used Casas Party Rentals for chair rentals at our wedding and couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. Owner Ponciano was a pleasure to work with from start to finish -- punctual for both drop-off and pickup, which made a big difference on such an important day. Everything went smoothly and stress-free, exactly what you need when you're coordinating a wedding. Highly recommend Casas Party Rentals for any event!