Poor customer service skills. He didn't even have PowerPoint on his computer for our audio video…read moreset up. He doesn't know a thing about press rations. He needs to stick to DJ only and do t messed it up for events. Stay home and do t take A/V jobs if you can't do the job.

We hired Jakub as the DJ for our wedding in Asheville at The Farm and he was absolutely amazing!!!…read moreHe was so professional and experienced and made quarterbacked our wedding seamlessly. He made planning our NC wedding from California so easy and stress-free. We were able to share a list of songs that we wanted via Spotify playlist for our ceremony, reception and dinner, which made things super easy. I also really love that he did not try to upsell us on any unnecessary services. I would not hesitate to work with Jakub again or to recommend him to anyone!!!

Bar Barbie's is the way to go! My family and I reached out to them at the last minute for a…read moreChristmas party . I spoke with Tamara, her and her business partners Rica and Tia had no problem accommodating us at such a short convenience. The bar Barbie's were very professional and were self sufficient in their supplies. Oh and these girls work with smiles on their faces and even will tell a joke from time to time . We enjoyed you girls thank you !

Booked Bar Barbies for a Christmas party and everything was perfect. These girls are very…read moreprofessional, included a great drink selection, and their presentation was top notch. Book them, you will not be disappointed!

​ I can't say enough to fully describe the talent Liz…read moredemonstrated when catering a birthday party I threw with 30 people in attendance this past weekend. Everything when dealing with Liz was exceptional from ordering and menu planning to the flawless delivery of some of the most amazing hors dourves I've ever tasted! The party Liz catered was a surprise party and I was pretty nervous about the entire night, so I needed a caterer that needed no hand holding and could work in the background without the need for a lot of direction - that's what you'll get with Elegantly Simple Retreats - classy, seamless delivery. My guests RAVED about the food and I'm really now looking forward to trying out her personal chef services at some point soon. This is a talented, professional, exceptional chef running an easy to deal with Asheville based catering company that I obviously HIGHLY recommend! Thanks Liz!

Our family just returned from a fabulous week in Black Mountain North Carolina enjoying a family…read morereunion with 13 of us. We were lucky enough to have 3 dinners catered in our rental house by Liz. Not only was the food was delicious, but she was adorable and lovely to work with. We were traveling with 6 kids between the ages of 3-11. Liz was so patient with them and their desire to "help" her in the kitchen. We would definitely recommend her to our friends and even use her services again for future vacations in the Asheville area!

My wife and I hired Benjamin T. and Kat Warner for DJ entertainment, Live Acoustic Music, Live Band…read moreEntertainment, as well for Lighting and Entertainment Experiences for our wedding at Brown Mountain Beach Resort in Lenoir, N.C. Ben and Kat are a penultimate example of how a married couple can far exceed the conventions of atypical business partnerships. Every single experience we had with B&K was a perfect example of professionalism and dedication to customer service. From the first time we reached out to our final goodbyes, Ben and Kat surpassed every expectation and delivered undoubtedly the best wedding experience for our guests and ourselves that we could have possibly imagined. From their well-designed website, attentively managed customer service portal, helpful and informative surveys, and personal communications, to the facilitation of custom musical experiences and flawless execution of their advertised services. My wife and I are in awe of Ben and Kat's ability to manage their own business while seamlessly leading other vendors, without a misstep, in a magnificently arranged ceremony performance, master of ceremonies experience, and coordination of live music and lighting. Ben and Kat's belief that "every wedding should be as unique as you are," is not just a slogan or buzzwords meant to attract unwitting brides to be. B&K are the real deal, 100% authentic and genuine people, driven with the desire to make your special day or event a bespoke and memorable experience. A review cannot describe how important a piece to our wedding's success that was Ben and Kat's services. Our vendor relationship with B&K was undoubtedly the most pleasant of dealings my wife and I had throughout the planning of our wedding, even drawing inspiration from them for my wife and I's own small business. One cannot gush and praise enough. Thank you, Ben and Kat, you made our dreams a reality. Without hesitation, my wife and I recommend Ben and Kat for any event, wedding or elopement services which you may need. Ben and Kat will forever remain unrivaled and unmatched in our minds and hearts. An unprecedented experience was had by all. Bravo to this super duo!

Ben Warner failed to render agreed upon services and refused to refund any monies from deposit…read more On January 2019, we contracted services with a deposit for $627 for a June 2020 wedding. We had close communications during May 2020 to ensure Ben T Warner would be able to work the wedding with all of the uncertainties of the virus and executive orders of North Carolina. It appeared that they were noncommittal in April & May to the extent of recommending to us that we get another company to do the event. Then 3 days later they canceled which allowed us only 18 days to find alternate entertainment. NC actually had exceptions for weddings and funerals that allowed us to proceed. First email after they canceled on us, they did not respond. I sent another email and they responded that they would not refund any portion of our deposit 5 days later.

Caroline from Dining Innovations was sweet, organized and efficient. She arrived to our Airbnb on…read moretop of a mountain and set up beautiful charcuterie boards for us all. She had our dinner ready right on time.. the food was hot/fresh and tastey. Great portions. She even packaged up the leftovers for us and cleaned the dinner table when we were finished eating. She made our night perfect! We highly recommend Dining Innovations. Wonderful experience!!!

Hey guys! So we used dining innovations for our wedding in may 2016 and couldn't have been any…read morehappier with how it went. The company switched managers a couple months before our wedding which had us kinda nervous, but Ivan the new manager contacted me, had us for a private lunch to meet him and show us some options and instantly put us at ease. He was a super nice guy, really professional and knows this business very well. Wedding night went so smooth, Ivan and his team took care of everything, food was great, looked pretty and all that haha, service was very friendly, everyone loved our bartender I think her name was (Joann). He even catered to a few small request regarding some kids we had attending. Thanks alot Ivan!

Kyle was a great DJ! He made it easy to work with and plan for our wedding! He was available via…read morephone, text or e-mail for any questions or additional song requests that we had. We could not have asked for a better DJ to make our wedding special.

Beatmatched Entertainment DJ'ed for our wedding this past August & we had a wonderful experience…read moreworking with them! Kyle was a our DJ & he made sure our ceremony was filled with so many songs that meant so much to us. So much so, that I was in tears prior to the ceremony seeing everything come together while our playlist was playing over the venue. When we told Kyle during our consultation we wanted everyone to party & have a good time, he definitely understood the assignment; the party started as soon as the dance floor opened during our reception! We are so thankful to this amazing DJ & all they did to make our day special & unique to our liking, we recommend to any Bride & Groom looking for a fun night to remember with your friends and family, thank you again!

As a bride, one of my biggest priorities was having great food at my wedding. I'm a HUGE foodie, as…read moreis my husband. I searched for a while and Jordan and her team blew my expectations out of the water!!! 1) She was incredibly communicative throughout the entire process. I'm a very detail-oriented person and she personally sent me her 5+ page planning document. I was so impressed and it was one of the many reasons showing me we picked the right caterer! 2) I asked for a diverse range of menu items -- and we had so much trouble narrowing it down because all of the options were so thoughtful and delicious! Jordan provided multiple options for many cuisines, including Asian, Italian, American and Pittsburgh-specific cuisine. We were blown away by not only that, but how flexible Jordan was with letting us pick several entree choices! 3) THE FOOD. Ugh, I'm still daydreaming about the food! It was SO GOOD. My husband absolutely devoured his meal and he is usually very picky about what he defines as a great steak -- he was STOKED. And we got so many compliments from wedding guests! 4) Jordan came to us once during our reception to check-in, with a huge smile on her face and the best energy. Little did we know, she was dealing with absolute CHAOS behind the scenes. Verbal harassment, no prep spaces (which had been promised via writing) and a whole bunch of food that needed to be prepped. Somehow, her team still managed to serve everyone a high quality meal that people raved about. She was also so considerate and waited to inform me until after we decompressed from the wedding with complete professionalism. Her crisis management deserves a gold star. We were appalled to hear she was treated so terribly but still provided the highest customer service. 5) The CAKE! Cally made the most delicious chocolate espresso cake and it was BEAUTIFUL. I snacked on it the whole car ride home because every bite makes you want more. Yum, yum, yum!! Thank you to Jordan and her team for just being SO phenomenal. I wish I could just get married again next weekend so I can have her food again

Aaron and Philan of White Shutter Photography exceeded all of the expectations we could have had…read morefor our wedding day! When we first interviewed Aaron he told us that he wouldn't just be our photographer, he would help the entire night run smoothly- he did. Aaron and Philan came the hotel prior to our ceremony. Philan took precious photos of me, my mom, and my girls while helping me into my dress! Aaron hung out with my husband beforehand, taking photos, helping him into his tux, and making everything seem easy. Aaron helped us execute a strategic plan for more pictures to be taken prior the ceremony, without us seeing each other:) It was brilliant! Five minutes before I was ready to walk down the aisle I was standing in the bridal room at my church, doing my best to stay calm, when Philan came in and just started snapping pictures- I was immediately at ease. As the night went on, Aaron and Philan were everywhere. Aaron's creative eye never stopped! He would have shot photos all night if we didn't have a reception to get to. Our pictures are amazing. Some people will tell you that photography isn't that big of a deal because you only really get a couple of pictures you want to save and showcase for the rest of your life. We got hundreds, seriously. We have no regrets recommending White Shutter Photography to all brides- they are truly fantastic.

Aaron and Philan did an amazing job on our wedding day! When we first met with Aaron (Philan was…read moreout of town), we got a great vibe from him. He told us all about Philan and how they were married and worked events together. We felt very at ease during our first meeting and we decided right then and there that we wanted them to be our photographers. Aaron and Philan were able to capture who we really are as a couple in their photos. We love the candid shots that we got of the two of us. Some of our favorite pictures are of my husband and his brother, who has Down Syndrome. The way they captured the special relationship between my husband and his brother is truly amazing and I am so glad that my husband has those photos. I know it means a lot to him. We would highly recommend Aaron and Philan for any event. They are truly an amazing couple and we feel very lucky to have shared our special day with them.