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Rivera Party and Events

Rivera Party and Events

Miami, FL
3.5 out of 5 rating, 21 Reviews
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    Natacha Sent on 11/25/2016
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    Let's start off by saying Vanessa was amazing!! She proved herself on the night of November 5th! My husband and I are extremely satisfied with A Rivera Events! She provided excellent service. Vanessa was very patient as we had a few add ons and changes and she accommodated our requests with no issues whatsoever. Her bartenders and servers were very friendly and professional. The food was extremely tasty and was sufficient for the amount of guests invited! My husband and I are from the Caribbean and she was sure to include ethnic flavors! Our guests were blown away and kept saying how they wanted to go up for seconds! The buffet lines moved very quickly and glasses were refilled constantly! I would definitely recommend A Rivera Events! You will not be disappointed!!! Thanks so much for making this an unforgettable event!!! She is the real deal! I plan to use A Rivera for future events!
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    I don't know what happened with these other reviewers but my experience was fantastic with rivera party.the service I received was incredible from beginning to end.they are very professional, punctualand they went above and beyond to make sure my wedding was perfect. After reading the other reviews I would have to disagree with the other brides and comments they probably didn't do their homework. Before I contacted rivera party I called every vendor on WeddingWire and the knot and the best company that provided the best service at the best price was rivera party. I did my homework. I wanted my day to be perfect!the food was incredible. we had a variety of skirt steak with Italian and it was delicious!I paid $32 per person and got a three course meal with delicious appetizers, sides . The quality of the food was 5 stars quality! The waiters and bartenders were very attentive friendly. Throughout the whole night the whole staff treated us like royalty. All the rentals arrived early and was set up way before my wedding started. the tent, chiavari chairs linens and tableware all looked brand new. We also got up lighting and DJ services. The DJ was amazing never a dull moment! the entire staff work very closely with us and gables prompt and attentive service from the beginning all the way to the day of my wedding. I would advise not to listen to these Brides that wrote these reviews and give them a call and judge for yourself. You will not be disappointed
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    Nikki Sent on 09/20/2013
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    I met up with the owners and they were so attentive and professional. Great rentals great bunch of people who care about their clients!
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    Kayla Sent on 09/30/2013
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    Excellent rentals that looked new and the staff helped create an original look. Delivery was on time and their prices are very reasonable. Vanessa did a great job staying in touch and getting back to me fast.
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    Unbelievable service and the best prices in town. From the moment we met with them we were stoked! There was no haggling on pricing what so ever. Their rentals looked brand new and they had everything we wanted in stock and at the best prices in town (I know because I called every where). We also got an awesome deal for our DJ. From rentals to uplighting, dj, catering,...everything was amazing! My friend used them for her wedding and she strongly recommended we use them too. My wedding was truly unforgettable thanks to A Rivera Event...my superstars!

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    Incredible Service!!! A Review Event made my wedding day one to remember. They went above and beyond my expectations!! I can’t thank them enough!!! My wedding coordinator Vanessa was the BEST! I did everything in one place which I loved. Master of ceremonies had the most touching things to add to the ceremony to give it that special touch. Ivan really did a great job in getting our guests on the dance floor. It was really great all the time he took with us for us to have the wedding we have always wanted. The catering was super affordable and there staff was super polite and professional. I can’t wait to renew my vows with them in 5 yrs. I highly recommend this company!!!
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    Liliana Sent on 09/24/2013
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    I absolutley love this company. They were such a dear to work with. I will be using them soon again for my holiday parties and anniversary as well. They were available to talk anytime I needed them. THey were on time and took great care of my special day.
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    Mercedes Sent on 07/23/2013
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    OMG!! Rivera event did my wedding ceremony and reception. They did my catering, linens, chavaris chairs (brand new condition), draping, up lighting, dance floor, dj emcee(thnx ivan!), lounge furniture, same day cordination...everything. it was amazing. i didn't realize how much planning and details went into a wedding andi was so over whelmed. thank god for rivera event, they took care of everything and i had ZERO to worry about! thank you so much! i will be calling you guys again and again thank you :)
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    Mary Sent on 08/14/2013
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    Rivera weddings provided everything for my wedding. First I called for only rentals like linens, chavary chairs, wait staff and catering. They were very consistent with their attentive service. After meeting with them and many phone calls later we decided to hire them for our same day coordination, dj, uplights, drapes..everything and everything was perfect and exactly how I wanted it. The dj was so nice and the wait staff very good. I will be using theire services again for the holidays. Great friendly service and easy on the pocket. Don't miss out, these guys are awesome professionals!
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    Andrea Sent on 08/01/2013
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    Amazing amazing amazing!!!!!!! A Rivera Event did such a great job with my wedding from the party rentals, DJ services, uplighting, catering, and wedding planning itself etc. I was so stressed out with all the different vendors I had inquired and then I found them. They're a one stop shop, no worries, no problems, and completely accommodating to my needs...All their rentals are well kept and clean, service was amazing and prompt and I felt like I was an important person in their busy life. They stayed with me through thick and thin and made sure everything was perfect. I will recommend A Rivera Event to all of my friends and family who are looking for an exceptional experience.. Thank you for giving me the best possible wedding of my life!!
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    We had decided to have a destination wedding in South Florida, and from the moment that we got in touch with A Rivera Event we were confident that we were in great hands. They knew all of the best locations for the perfect ceremony and reception. They never failed to respond quickly to any of our inquiries, whether they were via email or phone, from the day we first contacted them right up until the reception.

    All of their rentals and uplights arrived early and were placed according to our floor plan. When we walked into the reception ballroom we were stunned at how beautiful and perfect everything looked. It was breathtaking to see all the our great ideas and hard work come to life.

    They also provided us with our own wedding planner who was always on the ball with all of the information required to make my dream wedding come true. From contracts to appointments, everything was taken care of from day one!

    The DJ provided a well organized timeline for all the formalities and did all of the announcements elegantly. All of our favorite songs were played, all special requests were welcomed with a smile and the dance floor was always packed. I could not ask for anything more.

    If you're planning to have your wedding in South Florida call A Rivera Event. Their service, rentals and prices are fantastic.
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    Thank you Vanessa for all you help on my wedding day. I am very happy that the day went by without any hiccups. I am very happy that we found your company. Everyone was very professional and helpful everytime I called. Even your expertise in helping me with the linens and the order of things. I will be recommending to my friend that is getting married next year. It really turned out exactly how I dreamed it to be.
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    Aris Sent on 08/28/2014
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    These people are amazing really fun and professional they will make your event awesome
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    I don't have too many positives that I can recall from working with A Rivera Event. It took them almost 2 months before they finally responded to my request for a price quote. When we were in the process of finalizing our rentals, the person we worked with constantly changed the information that we requested, so we would randomly receive an "update" missing several key items- all they had to do was approve the update we made. I believe there is a lack of communication on their end. The DJ that we hired through them didn't play any of the songs that we outlined, a major upset for sure, including our first dance song. The rentals we received, included their furniture, were dirty or key pieces were missing (like serving spoons- unless for some reason those were to be rented separately, something that I was never told). The wait staff barely understood English and were very ineffective; Even after we prompted them several times, they didn't pass out drinks, arrange the food, or collect plates until the very end of the night- entirely unprofessional. They spent most of their time in the venue's kitchen. I will say that their set-up and delivery crew was very efficient and professional, and when our rental time went over the discussed limit, A Rivera Event was accommodating and flexible. *Married Spring 2014*
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    Nicole Sent on 12/21/2015
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    Rivera event services, unfortunately, was less than adequate at my wedding. While Rivera provided delicious food, a talented, professional DJ, pretty seats and napkins, a lack of attention to detail created many disappointments. For example, even though I called (on my wedding day) to remind the day planner to make sure my guests each got a program, they were never handed out. (I worked really hard on them too, having the wedding party's names written out for everyone was super important to me). The day planner did not follow through on basic day planner duties. She was not present at the rehearsal. She arrived on the day of the wedding at noon, regardless of the fact that we paid her 900 for day of planning services and had verbally confirmed she would be there at 8 or 9. My bridesmaids laid out the table place cards themselves. The bubbles which we personalized were never dispersed to the guests. Essentially, the programs and bubble thingies were not only never given out, but also a waste of my own money and labor. We had to provide our own basic bar supplies which were taken by the bartenders who were an hour late! Rivera also did not let us know that they would not be bringing anything other than ice and bartenders for the bar services we paid for until the week of the wedding. We only learned this because luckily my husband asked. I had to run around last minute buying mass amounts of cocktail napkins, bowls for garnishes and stirrers a few days before the wedding. String lighting which had been promised was suddenly "not available" on the week of the wedding, forcing us to scramble last minute for lights. Additionally, the tables, dirty dishes, chairs etc were left at the venue (a family home) for almost three days. Not a pretty site nor is it good for the grass. In conclusion, particularly on the day of the wedding, I was really disappointed by some major mistakes.
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    I hired this company for my sons birthday party. I was looking for a entertainer and they were quick to respond and send me a quote. We went through their packages and I was very specific as to what I wanted. I want to say that the entertainer was HORRIBLE. He seemed very inexperienced. One thing I emphasized when booking was that I wanted lots of games due to the fact that it was mostly all boys and face painting and balloons really isn't that amusing for them.

    We played 2 very unorganized games. Where kids got hurt due to his lack or awareness to our surroundings and not being organized. After the 4 trick magic show and the never ending parachute game and the 2 games. He proceed to do balloons and face painting.

    The boys found the bounce house more amusing.

    This was just not what I thought I would be receiving. I must say this was the worst part of child's birthday party. Not even a a genuine laughter from the crowd.

    Please consider other vendors before choosing this one. I'd say your better off without an entertainer.
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    Jessica Sent on 06/05/2014
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    Before we made our deposit, they were not only very pleasant to work with, but were very timely in responding to us. The minute we gave them our deposit, they became a NIGHTMARE to work with! I would estimate that their average response time was between 7-10 days. We constantly had to call, leave a voice-mail, text, send them an email and wait multiple DAYS for them to respond. In addition, EACH time we met with Vanessa, the price went up at least several hundreds of dollars because SHE FORGOT to add something. This was done after we already signed the contract, but she insisted that the add-ons were necessary. Even 1 week before the wedding, the price went up almost $2000. She would constantly make mistakes on the updated contract price. We paid for an EXTRA 40 plates, but somehow managed to run out of food and appetizers. Every time a guest would stand up to go to the bar to get a drink, a waiter would take away their UNTOUCHED food! I had multiple guests complain to me that they did not eat because their food was taken away! We purchased a tasting with their chief, and went over the menu and food portion sizes. The chicken meal served was not the dish we paid for, and the steak was a completely different type of steak. The portion sizes were about a 1/3 the size of the said portion size. The bridal party table was not the first table served! We rented salad plates, and half of the salads were served in soup bowls. Not once did any of the waiters/waitresses come up to me, the bride, to see if I needed anything, or to ask me HOW I WAS DOING. We paid for unlimited drinks, but they ran out of water. THEY SERVED MY WEDDING CAKE BEFORE I CUT THE CAKE! The sound during the ceremony and reception kept cutting in and out even though we paid for extra sound and a "special sound board." No one in the back could hear the announcements or toast. They RUINED my wedding! I'm still waiting for an apology. On the positive, the bartenders were great!
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    Wow... just wow. We hired 2 of their characters, they show up 5m late, undressed, they spend 5-10m getting dressed. The person playing "Captain Jack Sparrow" couldn't have been older than 14 or 15 years old, it was a child and the costume was subpar. After 20m of photos and making their way around, they wave goodbye and left. We paid for a whole hour and got all of 20m. Really really disappointed. I'd recommend you look elsewhere for characters.
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    Maribel Sent on 11/18/2014
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    I dont recommend Rivera events because their service was horrible. I hired for two hours. The first hour was entertainment the person arrive 15 minutes late then he takes about 10 minutes setting stuff. The bubbles did not work well and they were to small also the face painting was uggly. The second hour was ti share with Mickey Mouse, sing birthday and make the Piñata. He missed 10 minutes more getting dress because was the same person for everything. Mickey Mouse stay for 20minutes because he has to left on time COULD YOU BELIEVE IT! Also the first thing that he did was to charge the balance remaining now i understand why.
    I paid for cotton candies and they did not appear.
    Please hire other entertaiment for yours child's Parties.
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    Jamie Sent on 07/06/2018
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    It was extremely disappointing & unprofessional that the magician from Rivera Party & Events did not show up to my 6-year old son’s birthday party last Saturday. Especially, since we confirmed with them 2 days prior to the party. My son had been looking forward to a magician coming to his party for over a month. I hated seeing my son upset & disappointed on his birthday. Plus, I could not enjoy myself or host the party, because I was trying to get in touch with Ivan & then we were trying to figure out what to do for over an hour. The magician was supposed to be at our home at 4pm. At 4:15pm, I started texting & calling Ivan. He got back to me 20 minutes later. Ivan didn’t know where his employee was. Ten minutes later, he texted me saying his employee was in an “accident". Then, Ivan said someone could be at my house by 6pm. Even though, many of our guests were leaving, I said that I DO want that person to come & that I also wanted a FULL refund, as well. At least, the birthday boy & a few of his friends would be happy. At that point, Ivan said that it was too late for someone to come & that he would just issue a refund. There was no more discussion after that. A real professional company would eat their cost & send someone to the party, because they were at fault. Unfortunately, Rivera Party & Events could not step up. Rivera Party & Events is in charge of other peoples' special occasions that only happen once in a life time. My son will never be 6-years old again. In my opinion, when dealing with such events, you must have back-up staff on call if an emergency arises. I know that the company had a big wedding over the weekend, as well. So, they probably took on more than they could handle & my son got shorted. I personally do not believe someone had an "accident". It is just bad business. Don’t waste you time with this unprofessional company.
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    If you want to have a very bad and boring party just hire Vanessa and her team.
    Catering 2 hours late (4 hours party)
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    Face painting and cotton candy on the contract however didnt have it
    Entertainment so bad and boring, 1 person to do all and he was not kids friendly
    They will give you attention before signing the contract, after that luck you if they answer.
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