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    David Sent on 10/22/2024
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    David & Michaels wedding at Still Water Hollow

    We had our wedding at Still Water Hollow, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The venue is stunning, offering a beautiful blend of rustic charm and elegance with its breathtaking landscape, serene pond, and welcoming atmosphere. Every corner of the property feels thoughtfully designed which created a romantic feeling for our entire special day.

    What truly set our experience apart was the incredible Emily Heithecker. Emily wore many hats for our wedding—she was not only the venue manager but also our bar manager and wedding planner! From the moment we booked the venue, Emily was there to guide us every step of the way. She helped us navigate the logistics with ease, offering incredible advice on timelines, layouts, and everything in between. Her organizational skills are unmatched, and she made sure that no detail was overlooked!

    On the day of the wedding, Emily was a calming presence, seamlessly coordinating everything behind the scenes so we could enjoy our day without worry. Whether it was ensuring our vendors were in place, setting up the ceremony space, or managing the timing with efficiency and grace, Emily handled it all flawlessly. She was always available to answer questions and made us feel like our wedding was her top priority.

    We can’t thank Emily and the entire team at Still Water Hollow enough for making our wedding day truly magical. If you’re looking for a venue that combines beauty with exceptional service, I would absolutely choose them without hesitation. Still Water Hollow exceeded all our expectations, and we’re so grateful for the unforgettable experience and the most amazing wedding day ♥️
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    Rachel Sent on 01/18/2022
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    Best Beer/Wine Bar Service

    Emily was great to work with, we communicated over email mostly which I loved as I'm not always available on the phone with work. She was flexible and able to work with me over small bumps in the road when it came to selections. If you're looking for an excellent beer/wine bar for your wedding this the Vendor!
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    Courtney Sent on 10/06/2020
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    A drink to match the colors!

    To be honest, I sort of got stuck with this vendor. The venue we were at only allowed two places to do the beverage service. However, that being said, Emily was absolutely fantastic and I would have booked her even if I had been at a different venue. She has different packages/prices you can select and can even do something that works with what you are specifically looking for. We did a cocktail hour while getting or pictures done. Not only was that a success without breaking our wallets, but she developed this gorgeous purple lavender lemeonade drink that was just as pretty as it was dangerous. It was a huge hit with the guests! Booking was easy and she even did a cocktail tasting since we had a few options we were trying to figure out thanks to the Idaho liquor laws.
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    Jason Sent on 02/03/2020
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    Steel Wedding 2020

    Still water hollow was a beautiful venue and I had the best wedding there! Definitely recommend still water hollow.
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    Chelsi Sent on 10/27/2019
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    Strongly Recommend!

    Oh my goodness! Emily was absolutely fantastic! She gave us a great deal, and worked with us to be able to get what we want, and it was in our budget. I booked Raising Our Bar about a year and a half before my wedding. So once it got closer, we had a phone call so that she could go over everything with us to make sure it was perfect. She was so great, and there was a small hiccup, but she made sure that it was corrected, and everything was ready to go a week before the wedding. She emailed me the Monday before the wedding just to double check that everything was correct! My husband and I had special glasses for the toasts, and she made sure that they were filled before the toasts, and always made sure that we had something to drink, whether it was our preferred drink or water. She was the sweetest, and made our wedding so great! If you are looking for a great value and someone who is incredibly professional, Emily is it! I cannot recommend Raising Our Bar enough!
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    Madison Sent on 10/08/2019
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    Absolutely incredible!!

    Emily was amazing. She made me feel like my wedding was just as important to her as it was to me! She worked with me to make the packages work for my needs and was more flexible than I could have ever asked for! She was always kind and responsive and I wouldn't have wanted to work with anyone else! I appreciate everything she did to make my day so special and to keep everyone safe and having fun!
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    Alison Sent on 09/13/2019
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    Loved our bar service!

    Emily is THE BEST! She recently bartended our wedding of 155 + guests, with many drinkers. From the beginning, Emily has been professional, direct, and responsive to my millions of questions. She provided a recommended bar list (amounts, types of alcohol, etc.) that was a great guideline. They were quick, helpful, and very nice. I could not believe the skills and speed she had for our group - but she kept everyone happy and with a drink in hand. Emily is great and I will most definitely use her services in the future and recommend her to all friends and family.
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    Bea Sent on 08/16/2019
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    Absolutely amazing!!!!

    I can't even begin to Express my gratitude toward Raising our bar!!! They were simply magnificent, from the moment we booked them to meeting up before the wedding to day of. Such friendly professional individuals that seriously took care of every little thing, things I never even thought of were just taken care of. They made it so simple and not once made me double think my choice of booking them. The energy and smiles they brought made everything even better. You can really tell they love what they do!!! I never worried about a single thing the day of my wedding. They had everything in control and never once did we have an issue....or if we did I knew nothing about it!=))) I can't THANK them enough I cant wait to have another reason to throw a party so I can have them again!!!!
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    Ms Sent on 02/06/2025
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    Exceptional Staff and Service

    I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the bar service at my friends wedding, and I cannot express enough how outstanding the staff was. From the moment we arrived, they greeted us with warm smiles and a level of professionalism that made us feel truly special. The bartenders were not only skilled in crafting delicious cocktails but also attentive to our guests’ needs, ensuring everyone had a drink in hand and was enjoying themselves.

    Emily played a pivotal role in making the wedding day seamless. Her attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction were evident throughout the planning process. She took the time to understand our preferences and provided valuable suggestions that enhanced our overall experience. On the day of the event, Emily was present to oversee everything, ensuring that both the bar service and overall atmosphere were perfect. Her dedication made all the difference, allowing us to relax and enjoy our celebration without any worries.

    In summary, if you’re looking for a wedding bar service that combines exceptional staff with outstanding customer service from Emily, look no further. They truly made our special day unforgettable!
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    Collin Sent on 08/13/2024
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    Raising our bar certainly raised the bar!!!

    They were fantastic!! Super professional, answered all of our questions, perfect for our wedding! 10/10 would recommend to anyone
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    Richard Sent on 06/29/2022
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    Part of my daughters perfect day

    Highly professional. Was a required vendor for the venue so that part of the decision was empty. They were professional, accomodating and tolerant. Helped make my daughters day the one she always dreamed of. Would recommend to anyone who doesn't want to worry about the bar during their event.
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    Eric Sent on 01/25/2021
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    I Always Love Working With Them!

    I am a professional DJ and get to work with Emily and Micah on a regular basis. Not only are they wonderful people, but they are professional, provide great customer service and will customize orders for the couples they work with. I highly recommend Raising Our Bar!
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    Whitney Sent on 06/18/2020
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    Emily with Raising Our Bar is wonderful to work with!

    Raising Our Bar was wonderful to work with! I would highly recommend this vendor for your drink needs! Emily is wonderful and made sure the bride and groom had drinks!
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    Kaylene Sent on 04/13/2020
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    Married 06/08/18

    We were one of the first couples to book with Emily and Raising Our Bar and we could not be happier with the decision. Emily was so helpful, professional, fun, and truly seemed to care about us and our wedding. Between the gorgeous signature cocktails, custom signage, wine, beer, 2 bar locations, and a wedding full of drinkers everything went off without a hitch. I would recommend this bar service to anyone and everyone getting married or throwing any type of event!
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    Jessica Sent on 10/02/2019
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    Raising Our Bar Did a Great Job

    Raising Our Bar did a great job at our wedding. They were very flexible leading up to our big day when we were trying to meet with all of the vendors. Emily made everything easy for us and the level of service was very high on our wedding day. We would highly recommend Raising Our Bar to anybody to use as their bar service for their wedding.
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    Brittany Sent on 09/19/2019
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    Bar at Wedding

    Raising Our Bar exceeded our expectations at our wedding! From the moment we met Emily, she was personable and friendly. She took the time to to make sure we would have everything we wanted for our wedding and that our guests would get everything they wanted, from the drinks to the decorations. As soon as our ceremony was over, they brought us drinks, I don’t think the service could get any better than that! It was so nice to have an amazing vendor that we could trust and create a good working relationship with. We’re so thankful that they were part of our wedding, we couldn’t have asked for anything better. We highly recommend Raising Our Bar!
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    Alan Sent on 04/12/2019
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    Awesome Experience!

    Excellent service and communication from start to finish. Helped make it a great night for all. Thank you!!
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    Becky Sent on 06/24/2018
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    Our experience with Raising the Bar was top notch. Emily was very professional and she had great customer service. Our guests loved the signature drink and people seemed very satisfied. My daughter got married on a warm day and cold drinks were a necessity. I highly recommend Raising the Bar for your next big event.
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    Deb Sent on 06/22/2018
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    Fantastic people to work with! Showed up and set up early, professional and great with my guests.
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    Kaylene Sent on 06/18/2018
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    Emily was so great and made us feel like she was honestly excited for our big day, without even knowing us! She made us feel important and did such a great job. Emily personally walked me a drink when she saw that I was the only empty handed one and my bridesmaids were messing with my dress. I would definitely recommend them and her!
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    Raising our bar did an awesome job at my wedding! Had so many compliments from my guests; from the quickness, menu and all around service. I would highly recommend them! Emily was very accommodating! Thanks again.
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    Raising Our Bar definitely goes above and beyond. We absolutely loved working with Emily. She was so much fun, professional and just amazingly creative with her signage and drinks. She was so kind and every time we interact she had a huge smile on her face. She made us feel comfortable and helped us make the perfect plan for our wedding bar that stayed within budget but still provided some great drinks.

    A personal thank you to Emily for having to be tough at our wedding but doing it with elequance and grace. You are a wonderful woman and a fantastic bar tender. Thank you for helping make our day so special.
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    Becky Sent on 06/12/2018
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    Emily at Raising the Bar was a joy to work with. She answered all of our questions and she was very professional yet personable. We thoroughly enjoyed our signature drink and loved the way it was presented with a rosemary twig. I highly recommend Raising the Bar for any event.
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    Max Sent on 06/05/2018
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    guests said the service was great. We only had a brief line and had over 180 guests. If there were many more than that they offer to set up a 2nd bar service, but we didn’t feel it would be necessary. Turns out it wasn’t. They make custom signs too that really add a nice flavor and touch for the big day.
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    Emily was amazing to work with! She was always timely in responses and came to each conversation with well thought out questions and a plan of action. She was extremely familiar with our venue and knew what would work best for our guest count. Emily provided us with plenty of options to choose from in terms of choices of what to serve. The bar line moved quickly and efficiently and they were kind enough to communicate with the DJ when last call would be so he could announce it to our guests. I would absolutely recommend Emily ans Raising Our Bar staff to anyone looking to host an event!
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