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February 6, 2026
J.S.
January 26, 2026
M.T.N.
January 10, 2026
Caitlyn Todd
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We truly cannot say enough amazing things about our wedding DJ, Ean!!! From the very beginning, he was the definition of professional and attentive. Before the big day, Ean scheduled phone calls with us to make sure we were completely aligned on every detail, from the overall vibe we wanted to the specific songs, timing, and flow of the night. Those conversations made us feel so confident and relaxed knowing we were in such great hands.
On the wedding day itself, Ean absolutely exceeded our expectations. His playlist was incredible and perfectly matched the energy we were hoping for. He did an amazing job reading the room and keeping the dance floor packed all night long. The transitions were smooth, the music choices were spot-on, and everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish.
What really set Ean apart, though, was his energy and personality. He was fun, engaging, and genuinely connected with our guests. He brought such a positive vibe to the room and even jumped in to dance a little himself, which everyone loved! It made the night feel even more lively, personal, and unforgettable.
So many of our guests commented on how great the music was and how much fun they had, and that is 100% thanks to Ean. If you’re looking for a DJ who is professional, organized, energetic, and truly passionate about what he does, we cannot recommend Ean highly enough. He played a huge role in making our wedding night absolutely perfect, and we are so grateful we chose him!
January 6, 2026
Briana Hickman
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our videographer, Eric. From the moment he arrived, he was thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. He gave helpful tips to the men to make sure they looked their absolute best on camera, which we really appreciated. He even went above and beyond by helping out with the photo booth when needed. His professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. We are so grateful to have had him as part of our wedding day and would recommend him without hesitation.
Our DJ John, was great as well. He kept things running throughout the entire night, which we really appreciated! He was nice and professional!
The photo booth was a huge hit. It was easy to use and everyone loved it! Highly recommend!
I am so glad we booked with Complete Wedding and Events they were easy to work with! Highly recommend them!
December 26, 2025
Joy Unseth
December 22, 2025
H.M.
Everything was so well-organized, yet personal. Jordan was our consulting manager. He met with us to discuss pricing options and tradeoffs, as well as listen to our priorities for the day and figure out which package suited us best. We booked a wedding photographer and videographer.
Next, we talked to Sarah Quiram (photographer) and Paul Gottshall. We told Sarah our schedule for the day, which was decently loose. She took notes as we talked, and then texted the schedule back to us so we could make sure it matched what we said. This would be very useful for couples with a well-know and tight timeline, to see that their photographer knew the schedule, too. She asked us what type of photography we liked, what we wanted to focus on, and the artistic vision. We told her our preferences and felt like she really heard and understood what we wanted. She heard we had Paul for a videographer. Turns out, she and Paul had worked some events together before! She said they worked really well together, pointed out good angles and bounced a lot of ideas off each other.
We called Paul Gottshall right after. He was excited to hear he was working with Sarah, as well. My then-fiance and I were excited that both our professionals knew each other well and worked really well together. We told Paul our preferences for the day, and could really hear the passion he had for videography from that conversation.
The day of the wedding was wonderful! Sarah met me first at the hairsalon while I was getting my hair done. She took beautiful photos there (and coincidentally had also photographed the wedding of my hairdresser!), then left to take photos of our reception room once we were satisfied with the hairstyling photos. Both Paul and Sarah met with my husband to take staged-getting ready shots at the hotel. He said they gave him a lot of good poses and helped him feel like a model.
We met again at my room to take staged getting-ready photos, which is when Paul met us, too. Sarah and Paul scoped out the room, identifying the location with the best lighting. They then rearranged some of the furniture to make the spot look better. Sarah had so many poses to tell me, including how to do them exactly, which really helped me feel better. I was so happy and giddy (and running on very little sleep) that day, to the point where I didn't know how to act in front of the camera, but she helped a lot by telling me how to pose. Paul filmed some good angles, but in such a way that I didn't even notice he was there (which is the best kind of videographer you can have, I think. They get the shots without you realizing, so you don't suddenly get shy or change your behavior).
They left to meet my husband at the historic courthouse, where we would be doing the first look. I finished getting ready and met Sarah at the base of the courthouse stairs inside. Sarah led me upstairs and had me stand at a certain spot so my husband wouldn't see me yet. Paul had staked out his spot for the video and was filming from a spot he could see both me and my husband. Sarah took photos, making sure my husband didn't turn around to see me until she was ready. He turned and we had such a happy moment. Once we were done seeing each other (and laughing and crying and hugging :D), Sarah realized we had gotten shy again and didn't know what to do in front of our guests, so she said something to diffuse our shyness, make us laugh, and help us transition from the emotional moment into walking to the actual location of the wedding. We took a few beautiful photos and videos by one of the windows, where the best lighting was, before leaving.
We got to the courthouse. Paul and Sarah found the best angles inside the room. Paul double checked the mics and I think even pulled out a couple of extra ones so we made sure we could hear the judge and us saying the vows. Everyone was all ready when the judge arrived. Both Sarah and Paul were very quietly walking around, taking photos and videos, but not disturbing the ceremony or the guests view at all.
After the ceremony, we took group photos outside the historic courthouse. It was bitterly cold, but neither Sarah nor Paul said anything, continuing to take photos, get good video angles, and tell people how to pose, cracking jokes all the while to get people to laugh and warm up. It wasn't good to stay outside in the cold that long, though, so I brought everyone inside to take group photos instead. Sarah was very efficient in organizing which guests would take photos with my husband and I, all while letting us chose who we wanted in each photo. We were able to get the guests done with photos quickly so they didn't get tired (and could go to the coffee shop to hang out and warm up), while still getting beautiful shots (which Paul pointed out after noticing the Christmas tree we could use as a background with the beautiful light streaming through the glass window, acting like a silhouette.) After group photos, we started couple's photos. We had looked at the courthouse already to find the spots we wanted to photograph, so we told Sarah and Paul that. They staged us in those locations while still getting candid shots.
Somehow I forgot to mention how well they dealt with my train. The dress was a hand-me-down from my grandmother and had the biggest, most beautiful train I've ever seen. Sarah practically did gymnastics to get the train to lay beautifully, without stepping on it, and Paul had so many good ideas about the angles and lighting they could use to capture the flow of the material, as well as my husband and I enjoying the moment. We were really impressed with how hard they worked, how passionate they were, how creative, yet guiding when we seemed unsure, and how they could disappear into the background during moments when we didn't want to feel watched.
We had many more locations at which we took photos and videos: the grand staircase, the old courtroom, outside the courtroom, across the crosswalk (the lines looked very cool in the cold sunlight), on the sidewalk when walking to the coffee shop, inside the coffeeshop, and even through the window of the coffee shop to make the reflection of the street appear as a vignette on the photos. It was incredible! Sarah and Paul were so excited at every location, noticing instantly the best angles, lighting, and shots. Sarah had lots of poses to tell us, and both of them came up with very technical shots on the spot in a few places. For example--I forget now who came up with this idea--they went up the staircase (which doubles back on itself) while my husband and I stayed on the first set of stairs, then they shot pictures and videos of us through the opening between the flights! The angle looks incredible, my husband and I practically squealed when we saw the photos of that shot (we are excitedly waiting for the video of it, too :D).
Suffice to say, I could go on and on about Paul and Sarah, and I have. They were both incredible to work with, and worked very well with each other. They were creative, noticing the best spots for angles, providing guidance on where and how to stand when needed, but fading into the background when needed and when things got hectic--capturing memories all the while. We LOVED working with them, they truly made the day even more special. Both my husband and I love photography and videography--we aren't professionals at all, we just enjoy it for a hobby--so we shared so much joy in having such dedicated, passionate, skilled, down-to-earth professionals on our wedding day. Both of us had underslept the night before and were running on fumes, but they helped in the ways they could. Having Sarah Quiram and Paul Gottshall, specifically these two professionals, at our wedding to document some of the happiest moments we've shared together--coming from two people who are very shy about sharing those happy moments with just anyone--was nearly indescribably perfect. I remember Jordan saying he knew these two worked well together when he assigned them to our case, so I thank him for that choice.
I would recommend all three of these lovely people to anyone wanting a dedicated, passionate, heartfelt team who is willing to build a custom package for them, do gymnastics in the cold winter wind just to make a wedding train look beautiful, and notice every beautiful angle in a multitude of varying environments--carrying multiple videocamera bags and microphone options all the while.
December 16, 2025
Shelby Hatchel
December 8, 2025
Gracie Rhoads
December 2, 2025
Brenda Adams
Rob did an awesome job setting up the photobooth. I wasn't there for the set up, but met Rob when he returned for the tear down. He was very professional and just plain nice. Unfortunately we had the big snowstorm that night and only about a third of our expected guests were able to make it. But the photobooth was a huge hit-everyone there had so much fun with it! Best part is that we have lasting memories with the gallery photos.
Jordan made this so easy for me to book, and delivered as promised. I truly appreciated working with you, and will definitely recommend you!
December 2, 2025
Madysen Blanton
December 1, 2025
H.S.
November 26, 2025
E.D.
November 17, 2025
K.F.
It was super easy to work with Jordan to make all of our arrangements. The planning forms also made things smoother to have complete before the hectic weeks ahead - then we could just visit with the DJ and videographer assigned to us about any additional specifics or questions. We had great service and the pricing felt very reasonable.
November 16, 2025
Kayleen Tarter
November 10, 2025
Abby Steinkoenig
November 10, 2025
Emily McGowan
November 10, 2025
Kaitlyn Osmulski
November 9, 2025
Becky Morton
We had such a great experience. We booked both decor services, as well as day-of videography. Our videographer was Paul and he was absolutely incredible. He worked seamlessly with our photographer who we hired independently; and he shared great ideas with her and was such a great collaborator. In terms of creating our "scene" and day, the guidance that we got from Create-a-Scene was phenomenal. They were knowledgeable but also confident in what they could provide, what we should consider, and really helped us organize our thoughts and vision. Day-of they were prompt, professional, and got the job done exactly as we expected. We literally would not have been able to have such an amazing day, or such an easy time planning, without them. Thank you everyone, and Paul!
November 8, 2025
Kassidy Valentin
Ean and Joey were absolutely AMAZING!!! The venue messed up at out reception and they were both so caring, making sure my husband and I were taken care of and coming up with possible solutions.
I have never felt confident taking photos but Joey made me look and feel Incredible! Ean kept everyone on the dance floor! They are amazing on there own but as a team even better. I cannot thank them enough