Daring to Dream Events SLO
Daring to Dream Events SLO

Daring to Dream Events SLO

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$45/hour
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Introduction
With over 20 years in the hospitality industry we combine a passion for creating quality cocktails, helping you plan your wedding, providing knowledgeable waitstaff and outstanding customer service. As a mixologist most recently I was the mastermind behind a beautiful cocktail menu made from scratch ingredients. I love to provide a customized experience. Every event I’ve done is unique in its own way. That’s why you should have cocktails inspired by “you” utilizing the local fresh ingredients the Central Coast has to offer. We will work together to customize cocktail names to bring the whole event together to wow your friends and family. My wife Aubrey has been coordinating wedding’s for over 10 years. As a bride planning your wedding we want you to be a guest at your own wedding. We handle all the details from the day you decide to work with us until the last minute the day of your wedding. We are known as Mr. & Mrs. accountable. We show up early and stay late to everything we do. We understand some of the old school philosophies my grandfather taught me like work ethic, following through with what you say you’re going to do and just simply showing up on time. Let’s work together and elevate your next event to the next level. Additional products and services we offer: -Glassware rental pickup -Disposable glassware delivered to your event -Ice delivered to your event -Crystal clear craft cocktail ice -Event staff to help with setup, service & cleanup Discounts for booking multiple service! Many of our clients recognize the value in booking all of our services together. From wedding coordinator, waitstaff & bartending services we can cover it all for you. Ask us about special discounts for booking multiple services.
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Hired 17 times

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20 employees

14 years in business

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2023

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2022

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Reviews

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

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Jackie J.
May 16, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

They did an amazing job with our event! We contacting them in less than 24 hours for our 900+ person event and they made it happen! Extremely professional, great service and amazing staff. Highly recommend!!

Details: Special event / party • 201 - 300 guests • 8-10 • Clear / bus plates

Event Help and Wait Staff
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JOANEY R.
Apr 15, 2023
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There are not enough words of PRAISE for Brian Gardner. If not for him our entire event would have probably evaporated into a pool of my tears!! To say he saved the day is an understatement. Brian and Margaret provided EXCEPTIONAL “wait staff” – in professional attire. They looked wonderful. From preplanning to setup to cleanup, he was not only monitoring EVERY DETAIL in my event, he was also watching out for me! When I was busy making the rounds greeting my guests, Brian discreetly tapped me on the shoulder and told me to go eat something – what a nice man. THANK YOU, Brian! If you are in need of help with your event, look no more! You have found the best … experienced, knowledgeable, generous and kind - wrapped in professionalism. I highly recommend DARING TO DREAM EVENTS

Details: Special event / party • 101 - 150 guests • 2-4 • Clear / bus plates • Setup / cleanup

Daring to Dream Events SLO's reply
Hello Joaney It was an absolute joy providing waitstaff help for your mom’s celebration of life. It was a beautiful day with so much love. We absolutely enjoyed serving you. I wish the best to you and your family. Cheers, Brian
Event Help and Wait Staff
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Kayla J.
Nov 16, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Brian was phenomenal! We had a small group event with custom cocktails and it was everything we wanted and more. Cannot recommend him and his team enough!

Details: 11 - 25 guests • Bachelor / bachelorette party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • I'm flexible • Tip jars not allowed • Setup / cleanup • Ice • Disposable cups • Glassware • Food service

Bartending
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Britasha C.
Aug 19, 2024
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I had a fantastic experience with Brian and his team. Everything went great and I couldn't have asked for better bartending service.

Details: 126 - 150 guests • Wedding reception • Upbeat / lively • Public venue • Beer • Wine • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed • Ice • Disposable cups • Coolers • Glassware

Bartending
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Erinn R.
Jul 13, 2024
Our experience with Daring to Dream’s bartending service was unparalleled. Brian was so awesome to work with. We only talked with him a couple times before the wedding to confirm what we wanted our signature drinks to be and to determine a shopping list for alcohol that would be needed for the day. Brian helped us come up with drinks that we both loved – and all our guests did as well! We went with an Old Fashioned for my husband’s drink and a Raspberry Mojito for mine. He also offered to make menus though we ended up making them ourselves. He made the preparation process extremely easy; offered to connect us with a contact that could get us a discount on the alcohol we were purchasing. He gave us very clear instructions on what type of alcohol and supplies we needed to get, while he provided the garnishes needed for drinks. We ended up purchasing our cups online and our alcohol through Costco so it was very cost-effective, and we ended up with an abundance of alcohol. His service throughout the wedding was just perfect. He served my husband and I our signature drinks throughout the night, but also was an excellent host and server to all of our guests. We heard many wonderful comments about him and his service. It was truly a pleasure working with Brian before the wedding and during. He made delicious drinks that everyone LOVED, and it was lovely to have him (and his excellent customer service) as a part of our big day.
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