Party Services So Cal

I had two people (including David) from Party Services So Cal help out at my wedding this past Sunday. We had bartenders, and a served buffet lunch, but I forgot there is a lot more to hosting a party for 75 people than just having the food out there.
I made a last minute decision to get some more help, so the hubs and I wouldn’t be running around for ice or restocking the desserts/​non-​alcoholic drinks. I confirmed the booking on Friday, and didn’t remember to call to check in until Sunday (the morning of the event).
They just rolled with everything. They were on time, were willing to do all the random stuff we asked, and were always around helping clear stuff out, and doing whatever needed to be done. They cleaned up, and gathered our mass of stuff we brought from home. My friends even dragged them into the photobooth at some point for some group shots because they enjoyed having them around so much.
I cannot recommend them enough. I didn’t have to worry about anything with them around to make it looked like I had planned it like this all along. Best last minute decision ever.

David Sanchez was very easy to work with! We had GYD bartending services at our wedding on 9÷20÷2014.
David was very flexible, very professional ang my guests had great things to say about his service and his awesome personality!
I wanted a jalapeño enfused cucumber drink and David came through and did all pre work and the drink was a big success!
He also dressed for our rustic theme and brought a very cool wooden bar that went with my rustic garden theme!
I loved the service and the feedback my guests gave me! A+++ Service!

HORRRRRRRRIBLE.
I wish we could give negative stars. If we could pay to do that, I would literally pay money on this site to give negative stars. I’m only giving one star because I had to give something just to post this.
First of all, I dealt with David via email and he was very helpful. He helped me provide themed drinks, which alcohols and amounts to use for those drinks and usually responded in an appropriate amount of time. I had no idea that he wouldn’t be the one that was providing us service.
The day of the party, his bartender Nida contacted me via phone to talk about the game plan for the party (which started at 8). The party was at the Riverside Art Museum and she lived in corona and said it would take 30 minutes to get there. She was polite and said she would leave early to make sure she got there early enough to make sure drinks were served on time at 8. Also, when emailing David he told me everything would be provided by them in terms of utensils. She confirmed this over the phone.
She got there late. She rushed in 10 minutes to 8. So drinks weren’t served until closer to 830. We even provided a bar setup for her. We had lemons that she was to cut. She didn’t bring a knife. My mother in law went to the caterer to ask to borrow a knife and then she (my mother in law) cut the lemons not Nida. She broke 2 of our bottles (that we bought and provided). She drank with the guests and was taking multiple shots. She was dancing on the dance floor. Her husband was doing so also at some point. At many times the bar was unattended and guests poured their own drinks. She allowed ice to leak from the bar when she was notified at two different times that this was happening. That leakage was close to seeping into the museum wall and costing us thousands of dollars. At the end of the night she left a tornado of a mess around the bar that we had to stay up and clean after the event. Some of the trash she left seeped into the wall which we had to wash. On top of everything at the end of the night, I had money set aside for her and I was nowhere to be found (my fault). So she went to my mother law and said the bill due was more than agreed. And my mother in law (being the nice lady that she is) tipped her knowing all the issues of the night. Had it been me, I would have given her a piece of my mind.
I conveyed this to David via email the next day. Everything. 1 – 2 weeks later I emailed him again and he finally responded. He defended her saying she is one of their best and never had any problems in the past. And about the issue of her drinking alcohol, all he said was, «all i’ll say about that is that we don’t allow it…» No customer service skills whatsoever. I re-​wrote him explaining this to him, and he offered to give the overcharged payment back. Well, it’s been approximately 3 weeks… still waiting for the check.
I will never ever use them again. I discourage any and everyone from doing so.

AWFUL!
Bad service and communication before the event.
Bad service the day of the event.
The bartender that came to work our party had such a bad attitude. It was obvious that the main office didn’t communicate with her the details of my event.
The main office was not very responsive to my inquiries. The took several days responding at times. They did however communicate that I was responsible for their set up (just the tables) and cutting the limes that were to be used for the drink.
A few things that happened…
1. The bartender decided that she just wouldn’t bother with the garnish (cherries) that I provided since she couldn’t open the jar. If I didn’t ask her if she noticed the cherries she wouldn’t have used it. She says. «Oh I couldn’t open it». WOW
2. She came and and asked me what was in my signature drink and signature shot. This was discussed with their main office. I asked for a cocktail and shot that would include Vodka and Mango juice.
3. When my husband asked for a Maitai… she had to look it up on her phone
4. At one point… she sat down on the patio behind the bar and was just chillin out.
WTF?
If you are looking for a bartender… please look somewhere else.
We normally work with a WONDERFUL TEAM… but they were unavailable.

I’m so turned off by GYD and David. I recently attended a family event where he provided his service. I picked up a business card and began to do some research on him/​company. I have a few events coming up and am looking for options. To my surprise I came across a Facebook posting where David had taken a picture of the my families event and also posted a comment. How unprofessional! Needless to say I will continue to look for someone else to help with my future events. The last thing I want is for pictures of my events to be posted on his Facebook page with rude comments! I will be looking for someone to provide a service and not criticize my guest list or take pictures of my event. I feel that my family member paid too much for the level of service he provided. I think he owes them some money back.