Special Occasion Events INC

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Introduction: We are the Full Service Event Planning Company that we provide all of the resources you need to have a successful event. We provide the following: DJ Services Wedding Planning Party Planning Videography Photography Please review our profile and reviews of our work and we offer a free in person or phone consultation. The most important thing that we enjoy about our work is that we love that our guest are having a great time at their event. We love to see people enjoying the company of others and continuing to keep the party going. We love to plan with our clients because we don't want them to miss out on the important things that makes their event as perfect as possible.

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Hired 79 times

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10 employees

18 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Jason B.

Aug 21, 2023

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Rico is super talented and keeps the floor moving, the DJ really knows how to read a room and transition. Honestly an awesome duo! Thanks for an amazing night Rico! You guys really knocked it out of the park for us. We'll be seeing you again for sure

Details: Wedding • 100 - 149 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 51 or older • Country • 80s • Rock • Pop • Banquet hall or ballroom • MC services

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Leslie C.

Jan 24, 2023

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Rico and Jeff were simply amazing! Our company definitely needs some coaxing to get them out of their shells and Rico was so energetic and fun that we had so many people on the dance floor, there wasn't room for anyone else. I got so many compliments on them that I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone and everyone planning on having a DJ at their event.

Details: Corporate / office event • 151 - 200 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Casual • Venue already has lighting

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Monica C.

Oct 10, 2021

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Rick was exactly what we wanted and needed in a dj/emcee! He knows how to get an crowd hyped up and is spectacular with communication before the wedding and day of! Thanks so much 😊

Details: Wedding • 100 - 149 guests • 13 - 17 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Funk / disco • Oldies • Pop • 80s • Latin • Banquet hall or ballroom • MC services

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Sarah L.

Dec 5, 2022

If you're looking for an MC/DJ for your wedding, look no further than Rick at Special Occasion Events. We hired Rick after he was the MC/DJ for 2 different weddings in our friend group. He goes above and beyond every step of the way and is an excellent communicator with the bride and groom and also the other vendors. We loved that he hyped up the wedding party before making the entrance to the reception and continued to hype up the room for speeches, dances, and all of the other important moments. He keeps the dancing energy high by reading the crowd and making sure that the right songs are being played at the right time to fit the vibe. He even leads dances for those who don't know them and makes people feel comfortable joining in. At other weddings we went to with different DJs, it was sometimes unclear what was happening or what would come next throughout the night, but with Rick, the guests always knew what was going on. We got so many compliments from our guests about Rick's talent and personality as an MC. He is truly gifted at this. Thank you for everything Rick - you made our event so special and stress-free. You're the best!

Liselle N.

Jun 7, 2019

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Rick was awesome! I had a small wedding but he turned my reception into a total dance party like no other. 5 stars for you, Rick and your team. My family members and friends were so impressed and all said amazing words about him. If you are looking for an MC, look no farther. Maggie and the DJ were outstanding too. Rick's coordinating and hosting skills are not just professional but he was also very compassionate making sure that I and my fiancé were comfortable and guests were well attended. At the start of the wedding planning all the way to the end of the wedding day, Rick was very detailed and organized. Maggie was also sweet, like a sister helping us out and making sure things are flowing smoothly. I had very good feedback from guests saying that they had so much fun! All thanks to Rick and his team. FYI Special Occasions Events is also affordable, you will be getting more than your money's worth! Thank you, Rick -- from Ross and I.

Details: 51 - 100 guests • DJ • Decorator • Venue • Guest accomodation coordination

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Since we are a Full Service Event planning company, we provide many services but we would like to share our Packages for Wedding Planners: Full Service Wedding Planner Package = $1600 (non-refundable deposit $400) -Invitations -Color Scheme ideas -Budget Prep -Wedding Dress preparations -Venue Search -Venue Tastings -Venue Contracts - Vendor Resources Coordination(DJ, Photography, Videography..etc -Wedding Timeline -Day of Coordination. -Meetings and contracts for vendors Day of Coordination Package = $1100 - Prepare a timeline for the Day - Contact the vendors to understand their timeline for the day. - All Day Coverage - Meetings with the customer to understand the requirements -Meet with the coordinator of the Venue -Meetings with Clients to make sure that timeline is accurate
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We offer a FREE consultation to understand our clients requirements. Then if we are selected then we proceed with a signed contract, then we start the work with preparing with the event with the customer. We keep great communication with the customer and documentation to make sure that we stay on the same page. With the new customer we keep a timeline of what events are going to take place and when(eg..Wedding). After the event has been completed we followup with the client to go over the event and make sure that their requirements were met.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We have videos and we attend seminars to stay on top of the latest and greatest ideas to expand our knowledge. Sometimes we may be invited to attend seminars out of state that may be helpful to our clients. We love doing presentations to our clients of what's new out there and to look forward too.

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