Fantasy Sound

What Fantasy Sound does

Fantasy Sound Event Services, operating as Fantasy Sound, is a private, founder-owned event production company founded in 1989 by Kevin Dennis in Livermore, California. The company delivers integrated wedding and corporate event services across five core lines: custom Lighting & Décor (chandeliers, uplights, drapery, custom monograms, pattern washes), DJ & Entertainment (DJ plus Master of Ceremonies services with state-of-the-art sound equipment), Wedding Coordination (Partial Package from $2,500; Full Package from $5,000), Photo Booth rental (from $950-$1,100), and A/V Equipment Rentals for events ranging from 10 to 400+ guests. All services are bespoke rather than packaged, with custom consultations and tailored estimates per client, a non-refundable $500 booking fee, and balance due two weeks prior to event date.

The underlying technology stack is conventional event-production hardware — professional sound systems, lighting controllers, gobo projectors, photo booth enclosures with digital delivery — supplemented by a growing proprietary inventory of custom chandeliers and drapery stored at the company's 320 Stealth Court warehouse. The business is direct-to-consumer and community-led, combining website inquiry capture, appointment-based office consultations, an in-person Event Services Open House, a weekly podcast, an active Instagram presence (8K+ followers), and structured reciprocal referral partnerships with the dominant Tri-Valley wedding venues (Palm Event Center, Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, Wente Vineyards, Elliston Vineyards, Diablo Country Club, Poppy Ridge, The Club at Ruby Hill, The Gardens at Heather Farm). Pricing is pay-as-you-go per event with no subscription or recurring revenue model.

The company serves a Tri-Valley and East Bay primary market (Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon) with documented paid travel to San Francisco, Napa, Carmel/Monterey, and the Peninsula at a flat $300 fee. The customer base is structurally long-tail SMB consumers (wedding couples) with corporate events as a secondary segment. The team is small (six named full-time staff including founder Kevin Dennis, Business Manager Lindsay Fogarty, DJs Glen Riggs, Norm Anub, and Meredith Loggins, and Wedding Coordinator August Yocher); the company has no external funding, no parent entity, and remains locally owned and operated.

Name

Fantasy Sound

Legal name

Fantasy Sound Event Services

Website

https://fantasysound.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fantasy Sound Event Services is a private, founder-owned Livermore, CA event production company offering custom wedding lighting and décor, DJ and MC services, wedding coordination, photo booth rental, and A/V equipment rentals to couples and corporate clients across the Tri-Valley and San Francisco Bay Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Party DJ, Music & Audio Services (HSACACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB)

Keywords

• Wedding lighting services
• Event DJ services
• Wedding coordination
• Photo booth rentals
• A/V equipment rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lighting & Decor Services: Custom lighting and decor design services with tailored estimates per client. No packages offered - pricing based on individual design needs.
2. DJ & Entertainment Services: Wedding DJ services with reception packages (4-7 hours) starting at $1,750. Includes MC services, professional sound equipment, music library. Ceremony and cocktail sound available as add-ons.
3. Photo Booth Rental: Photo booth rental with classic photo strips (4x6 prints), video capability, props, and onsite technician. Starting at $950-$1,100.
4. Wedding Coordination Services: Partial Coordination Package (starting at $2,500) for day-of coordination and Full Coordination Package (starting at $5,000) for comprehensive planning assistance.
5. A/V Equipment Rentals: Equipment rental including speakers, microphones, projectors, screens, LCD monitors, tripods, easels, flipcharts, dongles, cables, spotlights, custom logo gobos, podiums, and backdrops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fantasy Sound Event Services is a Tri-Valley-based event services company offering wedding lighting and décor design, DJ and Master of Ceremonies entertainment, partial and full wedding coordination, photo booth rentals, and A/V equipment rentals. The company operates on a custom design approach rather than fixed packages, tailoring each service to individual client needs and budgets across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Product overview

Fantasy Sound Event Services is a service-based event company offering five distinct service categories that work together to provide comprehensive wedding and event experiences. The core offerings include Lighting & Decor (chandeliers, uplights, drapery, custom monograms), DJ & Entertainment (professional DJs with MC services and sound equipment), Wedding Coordination (partial and full coordination packages), Photo Booth rentals (with backdrops, props, and digital delivery), and A/V Equipment Rentals (speakers, projectors, screens). The company operates on a custom design approach rather than packaged offerings, tailoring each service to individual client needs and budgets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting & Decor Wedding and event lighting rental and design services including uplights, custom monograms, chandeliers, lanterns, spotlights, drapery, and pattern washes, with expert design consultation, onsite venue walkthrough, and custom drapery and chandeliers for weddings and events.
• DJ & Entertainment Professional disc jockey and Master of Ceremonies services for weddings and events, including experienced DJ/MC, state-of-the-art sound equipment, extensive music library, wireless microphone, and music personalization. Reception packages range from 4-7 hours starting at $1,750.
• Wedding Coordination Day-of and full wedding coordination services. Partial Coordination Package (starting at $2,500) includes 30 days of hands-on support, timeline creation, rehearsal management, and day-of coordination. Full Coordination Package (starting at $5,000) includes budget management, venue selection, contract negotiation, and custom event design services.
• Photo Booth Rental Photo booth rental services with classic photo strips (4x6 prints), 8 backdrop options including black taffeta, champagne taffeta, silver sequin, gold sequin, and rose gold sequin. Includes props, onsite technician, and digital delivery of photos and video clips. Starting at $950-$1,100.
• A/V Equipment Rentals Audio-visual equipment rental including sound systems, projectors, screens, LCD monitors, microphones, speakers, spotlights, custom logo gobos, podiums, backdrops, tripods, easels, and flipcharts. Suitable for events from 10 to 400+ guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ years serving Tri-Valley weddings and events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chris Thielen - Personal Weddings by ChriscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Officiant with 25+ years of experience and 800+ weddings performed. Featured as Creative Partner Spotlight, serving the Tri-Valley wedding community as a trusted ceremony professional.
• Jeff Roush PhotographycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Bay Area wedding photographer with 300+ weddings photographed. Featured for storytelling approach, cinematic lighting, and emotional connection with couples.
• Diana Amyx - Dia Photography + Lumina Studio CocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 December 2025Wedding and portrait photographer (Dia Photography) and corporate event coverage (Lumina Studio Co). Known for calm, intentional approach to capturing meaningful moments.
• Jenna McClelland - Diablo Country ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 November 2025Director of Events at Diablo Country Club with 20+ years event management experience. Venue partner for Bay Area weddings and events.
• JD Davidson - Status Salon & Beauty AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Beauty brand focused on artistry, professionalism, and unforgettable moments in wedding hair and makeup.
• Dominique Garcia - Wente VineyardscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2025Catering Sales Manager at Wente Vineyards with 15+ years industry experience. Key venue partner in Livermore Valley Wine Country.
• Tiffani Lew - Poppy Ridge Golf CoursecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2025Events coordinator at Poppy Ridge Golf Course, experienced with Tri-Valley venue operations.
• Dawn Deardorf - Aurora CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Catering business with deep wedding industry passion, built alongside husband Marty for hospitality excellence.
• Ann Ogden - Wente VineyardscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 202525 years of experience at Wente Vineyards helping couples create unforgettable wedding moments.
• Karl Eckel - Delford West FlowerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Florist with decades of experience bringing couples' wedding visions to life through floral design.
• Carly Martinez - Beets Hospitality GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024Sales & Event Coordinator at Beets Hospitality Group operating Palm Event Center and Casa Real venues.
• Jkapture StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Bay Area wedding videography duo (Joel and Kristine) capturing couples' stories on film with passion for memories.
• Josina Sambrano - Pleasanton Event RentalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Sales Manager at Pleasanton Event Rentals, bringing creativity and logistics to Bay Area events scene.
• Kat Ma PhotographycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Worldwide available photographer known for capturing genuine emotions of couples. Featured Creative Partner in Tri-Valley wedding community.
• Samantha Souza - The Club at Ruby HillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2024Private Events Director at The Club at Ruby Hill with customer service background and eye for detail.
• Bradie Flores - Flores EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Bay Area event planner and owner of Flores Events. Known for combining event management background with party passion for unforgettable events.
• Rosebud Floral DesignscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Floral design partner featured in Creative Partner Spotlight series, serving Tri-Valley wedding community.
• Trang Vo - Vo Floral DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Florist standout in Bay Area wedding community, featured for artistic floral arrangements and designs.
• Haze Lane StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2024Photography partner for Sayler and Khalil's Club at Ruby Hill wedding, capturing intimate moments.
• Delford West FlowerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2024Floral design partner for Palm Event Center weddings, providing ceremony and reception floral arrangements.
• Kreate PhotographycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2024Photography partner for Palm Event Center weddings, documenting weddings with creative vision.
• Heartfelt MediacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2024Video services partner for wedding videography and documentation.
• Fate StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2024Photography partner for Palm Event Center weddings (Stephanie and Mark wedding), creative event photography.
• Brandie Marquez PhotographycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2024Photography partner for Sara and Julian's Palm Event Center wedding, capturing elegant celebrations.
• Holly D. PhotographycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2024Photography partner for Denise and Doug's Palm Event Center wedding, light and airy aesthetic specialist.
• Cassie Valente PhotographycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2024Photography partner for Rebeka and Nick's cross-cultural Palm Event Center celebration.
• Unveiled BridalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Wedding accessories and essentials vendor mentioned in baseball-themed wedding blog post.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• The Knot Worldwide: Leading wedding planning marketplace and vendor directory. Not a direct competitor but a key channel and competitive landscape player where Fantasy Sound must maintain presence and visibility.
• WeddingWire: Wedding vendor marketplace and planning platform. Adjacent ecosystem participant that influences vendor discovery and pricing dynamics in the Bay Area wedding market.

Direct peers

• LeForce Entertainment: Wedding DJ and event entertainment company offering DJ, lighting, photo booth, and coordination packages. Highly comparable multi-service wedding entertainment bundle.
• DJ Connections: Multi-market wedding and event DJ service offering reception packages with lighting and photo booth add-ons. Closely matches Fantasy Sound's bundled wedding entertainment proposition.
• All American DJs: Wedding and event DJ company offering ceremony and reception packages with uplighting and MC services. Comparable tier of premium local wedding entertainment.
• Complete Music and Events: Wedding DJ, lighting, and event entertainment company operating across multiple U.S. markets with bundled reception packages similar to Fantasy Sound's DJ + lighting + photo booth offering. Directly comparable business model and price points.
• Bunn DJ Company: Long-running regional wedding DJ and entertainment company offering reception packages, MC services, and uplighting. Comparable founder-owned model serving premium wedding venues.
• Elan Artists: Northeast-based wedding and event entertainment company offering DJs, MCs, lighting, photo booths, and AV rentals. Closely matched service mix and premium-wedding positioning to Fantasy Sound.

Broad incumbents

• Wedgewood Weddings: Larger wedding venue and full-service event company operating multiple owned venues across multiple states with in-house coordination and vendor management. Broader-scale operator with overlapping wedding services.
• Encore Global (formerly PSAV): Large-scale AV and event technology provider serving hotels, convention centers, and corporate events. Overlaps with Fantasy Sound's corporate A/V rental and event production business, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/fsesevents
• Xx.com/fantasysound
• Facebookfacebook.com/fantasysound

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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