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    Jacqueline M. Sent on 10/13/2023
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    Simply the Best! We Highly Recommend Griffin and Griffin!

    We cannot say enough about Griffin and Griffin! We had them design a plan for us with string lighting and their beaded chandeliers and they were a massive hit! Both my Husband and I agree that without the work they did our wedding wouldn’t have been what it was. The work they did completely elevated our wedding! Their lighting was also dimmable so we were able to set the dancing mood once the sun went down. We gave Griffin and Griffin information regarding the time we had our venue and they were timely in their set up and breakdown. When we had a question regarding the set up they were extremely responsive. You cannot go wrong with booking Griffin and Griffin!! We highly recommend them!

    Griffin & Griffin's reply:

    Thank you Jacqueline!! We loved working with you and Kevin. We are so happy you loved everything. Cheers to you both ✨
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    Andrew P. Sent on 10/06/2023
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    A Dazzling Display

    We used Griffin & Griffin for our tented island wedding in September. G&G used hanging lights and also color-washed the tent ceiling, creating a truly stunning effect. The G&G team was easy to work with when initially designing the concept and installed on-time without issue. The lighting controls were easy to operate. They are the best in town!

    Griffin & Griffin's reply:

    Thank you Andrew!! We loved working on the design for you and Joe. So glad you enjoyed everything. Cheers to you both ✨
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    Ashley W. Sent on 07/05/2023
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    The best! Highly recommend

    Griffin & Griffin was AMAZING to work with. They helped come up with a vision even though I did a horrible job explaining what I wanted. They nailed it! It was absolutely perfect and they worked within my budget. Their team was kind, caring, professional and just plain awesome! If you are looking for the magical touch on your wedding day, these are your people!!!!
    HIGHLY recommend! From the planning process, to set up, take down, etc. these guys are the best of the best!!!!! They added the magical touch my venue needed. Their work got so many compliments from my guests!!!!!!
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    Ali Sent on 11/17/2022
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    So much more than lighting...UNBELIEVABLE PROS!!!

    Wow, Griffin and Griffin left us speechless on our wedding day!! As a former corporate event planner, I knew lighting would be the cherry on top of our event and found myself being very picky because I didn't want "just a little uplighting". Josie and John Griffin not only transformed our wedding reception into the most exsquisit site I've ever seen, they also held my hand every step of the way tapping into their HUGE rolodex of other contacts in the industry to help me find a wedding planner, florist and so much more. Their professionalism and true knack for their craft is unlike anything I've ever encountered in the industry. Just say yes to Griffin and Griffin - they will truly transform any venue into something only angels can imagine.
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    Andrew C. Sent on 09/22/2022
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    10/10 would recommend!

    Amazing vendor for our wedding! Very easy to work with. They did an amazing job transforming our tent into a beautiful space. The disco balls were a hit on the dance floor and made for such a fun experience for our guests. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you so much for everything!
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    Amanda W. Sent on 10/29/2021
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    Beautiful Lighting

    Griffin and Griffin truly helped make our vision for our wedding day come to life! They created gorgeous lighting for us inside our tent, and also perfectly lit our dessert display that was in a barn next to the tent. They were also very flexible as we went back and forth with what we wanted and where we wanted it, as COVID kept us on our toes. The final creation was gorgeous and even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Seemingly such a simple task, make sure the tent is illuminated, when done with style has such an impact on the ambiance of the event. Highly recommend Griffin and Griffin.
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    Julie K. Sent on 06/29/2021
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    Beautiful and transformed our venue

    We absolutely loved working with this vendor. They were so flexible during COVID and did the most beautiful job. It totally transformed our tent and just felt so magical. Highly highly recommend.
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    Nathan C. Sent on 06/01/2021
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    The perfect simple and industrial aesthetic!

    We cannot say enough good things about Josie, John, and the entire team at Griffin & Griffin! We were recommended to G&G by our venue, and their expertise and creativity was evident from the first call. They took the time to get to know me (the bride), our needs, likes/dislikes, and ideas. We pulled photographs, and as I described elements of our "decor hopes" I was directed (right on the spot) to specific images on their social media platforms and website that helped us visualize their work in our space. They compiled several different quotes at different price points, and worked with us until we were able to match exactly what we were hoping for. As a couple impacted by Covid, their flexibility and special attention helped us feel very secure. Their day of service could not have been any smoother and we would highly recommend them - the aesthetic they helped create truly was perfect. Thank you so much for helping make our wedding day stunning!
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    Sam Sent on 10/15/2019
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    Seamless design and installation

    Griffin and Griffin worked seamlessly with our wedding planner to create multiple beautiful lighting fixtures for our wedding reception. They transformed the entire space to match our vision, and were professional and so easy to work with.
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    Amanda F. Sent on 07/29/2019
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    Magic Makers

    The Griffin Griffin lighting team are magic makers. They can transform any space into an absolute dream. When hiring a lighting vendor for our day, there was simply no other option. Because nobody does an instillation like Josie & John. I feel so grateful to know these wonderful humans, but also to get to work with them on so many weddings - including our own.

    You made our wedding dream vision come true. From hanging driftwood, rattan pendants, and sisal rope with Edison bulbs - your talent and eye for design brought me to tears up entering our tent.

    We are so grateful for all your time and talents. We couldn’t imagine our day without you guys.
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    Cristina Sent on 09/28/2016
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    Beyond happy with our experience with the Event Light Pros. Our twinkle lights were MAGICAL and beyond everything I had hoped for! They came early to set up, and took them down, we didn't have to worry about a thing. I'm a HUGE fan of lighting and knew I wanted my wedding to reflect that, I am so happy with the ambience and my guests loved it! Highly highly recommend to spruce up your venue!

    Griffin & Griffin's reply:

    Thank you Cristina for the review. We loved working with you on your wedding day!
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    Becky Sent on 10/26/2016
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    We are so happy that we worked with the Event Light Pros. We got married in a barn and they made it look truly magical while still keeping the rustic feeling of the environment. The lights were so beautiful and so many people commented on how unique and incredible the lighting turned out. They even strung lights leading out from the barn to the bathroom area and the food truck area. It all looked stunning!
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    I was so pleased with the Event Light Pros work at my recent September 2015 wedding! I didn't need much more than "string lights alllllll over the place" but they delivered in style, on time, and within budget. My tents and dance venue were well lit, sparkly and lovely thanks to Event Light Pros attention to detail, and I couldn't have asked for more! Highly recommend
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    The Event Light Pros are fantastic. They transformed a rather drab and dark room into an enchanted and festive space for our reception. It was so beautiful and made all the difference. They were a pleasure to work with and even did a site visit a few months early to make sure there were no surprises on the big day (and it was a long drive!). I can't recommend them highly enough!
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    John and Josie did an amazing job lighting our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at the Portland Company. The sun set an hour before our ceremony and our venue (an old factory) had only fluorescent overhead lighting so their services were critical! The end result was magical- elegant lighting of our ceremony space (including a vintage chandelier), bistro lighting of the dinner space, simple down lighting to highlight the beautiful brick walls, and (my favorite) a funky light curtain as an anchor of the dance floor. The lighting was spectacular.
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    Liz Sent on 07/23/2014
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    I would recommend Event Light Pros to anyone looking for someone who really cares about finding the right lighting design for a space. They made my wedding reception exactly what I had imagined no matter what challenges they faced to do so. They priced fairly and really worked hard. I am very thankful I found them!
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    Katelyn Sent on 06/27/2014
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    John & Josie did a beautiful job! Our venue was gorgeous, but had lousy lighting, so they needed to light the whole room and dance floor. It looked perfect, they delivered exactly what I described and for a very reasonable price. They even accommodated my last minute (the day before!) request to add lighting to the lobby without a problem. I was so impressed!
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    Sybil Sent on 12/08/2017
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    I really enjoyed working with these guys, and the day of the wedding I didn't even see them. They were in and out before I had a chance to thank them. Before the wedding, they worked with me to get the price down to what I was comfortable with and we still got great lighting that created the atmosphere we were looking for.

    Griffin & Griffin's reply:

    Thank you Sybil for the review! It was a pleasure working with you! All the best for the future. Warmly The Event Light Pros
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    Peter Sent on 07/23/2014
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    Josie and John did a fantastic job lighting a difficult space. Quality was spectacular and spot on with the details.
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    Joseph F. Sent on 07/17/2023
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    Fantastic work, below average communication

    We had our wedding at Flanagan Farm in Buxton, ME, and once we locked in the venue, we knew we would need to add lighting to complete our vision. After browsing a few sites, Griffin & Griffin looked like the best option. In speaking with them, they knew our venue well and had plenty of ideas to help guide us in the right direction. We had a couple of instances where we had to reach out twice before getting a response, but once we got responses via email, it was easy to communicate and make sure we had Griffin & Griffin locked in for our wedding. We put down our deposit in February 2022 for our June 2023 wedding, and all was well.

    We didn't hear from them again until we reached out in May 2023, making sure they were still on track to light up our wedding the next month. We put them in touch with our day-of coordinator and did not hear back again afterwards. When our wedding weekend came around, our coordinator was told they would set everything up before we arrived at the venue Thursday evening for the weekend. Upon our arrival, only one of the three areas had been finished, and we had no communication about when the other two would be done. We would then randomly see people setting things up throughout the day Friday that seemed to be from Griffin & Griffin, based on what they set up and what we had paid for. On Saturday morning, we finally saw our vision completed, and it was just as beautiful as we had expected - our reception barn, cocktail barn and fire pit were well-lit and there was lovely greenery in the reception barn. We were very pleased with the final product and the overall work Griffin & Griffin does; we were just a bit let down by the lack of communication for such a crucial element of our day.
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    Melissa Sent on 09/04/2018
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    I was beyond ecstatic to work with this team. The reviews were perfect, and they were known as the best in the business across the Maine wedding community. They were flexible talking though my vision, to get the estimate where we were comfortable with. Maybe my expectations were really high, but I had a very clear vision for the ceremony decor that wasn't delivered. I go back and forth thinking I wasn't clear enough, but each time (only twice) I reached out for design advice after signing the contract, the responsiveness wasn't there until days or months later. My other vendors were extremely thorough, and made sure to ask for clarification if any detail was uncertain. I will say the draping, string lights, and architectural uplighting that was set up was perfect. I wouldn't have changed a thing there. It made a dramatic change in the venue aesthetic that was cozy and romantic. We actually switched from having the ceremony outside on the lawn to under the tent because we loved it so much. That was the saving grace for the ceremony lantern fail. Seems like a small detail, but it was a moment we'll never get to do over again...with all the effort I poured into planning this vision. The venue and decor were all whites with slight neutrals for a very subtle minimalist nautical vibe, then we had these stark black rustic looking lanterns that we should have just pulled instead of having out on the aisle.

    Griffin & Griffin's reply:

    Melissa, thank you for your review, we appreciate the time you took to put your thoughts on paper. Thank you for noting that our reviews have been perfect until now, we work very hard to keep our clients happy and that is always in the forefront of our motivations. We are glad that during the estimate phase we were able to hear your vision and put together an estimate and design plan that met your desired investment level. With regard to the lanterns, during the design process we had chatted about the lanterns and we know as well that you were able to see them the day prior to your wedding during set up. We wish that you had expressed that they did not meet your expectations, if we had known the day prior we would have gladly bent over backwards to replace them with something else you liked better. Since we never heard that you weren’t happy, we weren’t able to change them for you. We are glad you loved the draping, string lights, and architectural up-lighting. During our design process we made sure to properly accentuate the areas you were looking to highlight and our team worked hard to make your vision a reality. We are glad it made a dramatic change in the venue aesthetic, and we agree it looked perfect! We are glad that even though you didn’t like the lanterns you found a spot on the property that you loved more to host your ceremony, the tent did look gorgeous with the draping and lighting and we’re sure it made for a dramatic and beautiful ceremony (that was also weather safe through the rain). Wishing you all the best and we are glad that your wedding came together so beautifully!
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    Kammi Sent on 11/16/2022
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    Fine results, difficult to work with

    We were very excited to work with G&G lighting based off their reviews and design photos but didn't have a good experience. We met with the team in mid-April for our November wedding and provided a sample floorplan for our venue space, discussed priorities, budget, and style. G&G didn’t share any concerns. We were told we’d get a proposal back in 2 weeks, but we didn’t hear from them again for 6 months. When we did receive a proposal less than 1 month before the wedding it was for $25,000 even though our discussed budget was closer to $5,000. During two phone calls to discuss the quote, we struggled to work with the owner John who seemed too overwhelmed to focus on our event or answer questions. We asked G&G to reduce the services in the proposal to provide only what was available within the budget, instead they suggested we make cuts from other vendors to pay for additional lighting, which earlier in the process we would have done but at this point all other vendors had been fully paid. We made floor plan changes to cut lighting costs then requested additional items be removed to stay closer to our budget. We didn’t receive a response or an updated proposal for another 2.5 weeks, at this point we were very close to the wedding date and other vendors were pending information from G&G for their own event setup. Our day of coordinator at the venue offered to reach out to them directly for a response since their companies work together often. A few days later, they provided an updated proposal which we signed and paid immediately ($6000). At the wedding the lighting was setup and taken down on time and in the right areas with no issues. G&G may have been great in past years, but I think they have overextended themselves during this wedding season and it showed in the poor attitude from the owner and lack of responsiveness/ professionalism. After receiving the first proposal back from G&G (6 months after our meeting), I started looking for other lighting vendors. We were willing to forfeit our $750 deposit, because we didn’t feel good about working with G&G’s owner but since we were so close to the wedding date no one else was available. Overall, the execution was fine but not worth the cost or the frustration of dealing with this vendor.
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