About this vendor
A DJ and Live Musician Duo
Toasts and Bells is a music and video wedding entertainment company based in Visalia, CA. This husband-and-wife team offers to-be-weds everything from DJ services and acoustic live music to videography. The versatile pair brings their talented and laid back appeal to wedding celebrations in California and further afield.
Rachelle and Shaun will relish the chance to help you celebrate one of life's’ greatest milestones. Together, they bring a welcome air of enthusiasm and joy to every event. They are a creative team who love to travel. Adventure is the name of the game as it helps them to stretch their artistic imaginations. This duo has carved out a niche that allows each of them to pursue their creative interests, music and film. Rachelle’s angelic vocals and skilled acoustic guitar playing adds a touch of romantic folk to cocktail receptions or welcome parties. Shaun’s love for DJing is evident as he enjoys nothing more than getting guests on their feet. When it comes to videography, cinematic footage that strives to capture every heartfelt and spontaneous moment is their priority.
Rachelle’s musical leanings include guitar covers of familiar favorites. Picture yourself walking down the aisle as she gently strums Elvis's romantic hit Can't Help Falling In Love, her soft and clear vocals ringing out to your beloved guests. Or maybe she learns a song that holds meaning in your history of becoming a couple. She customizes her performances to reflect you and your guests particular tastes. Nothing beats the charm and ambiance that comes from an acoustic set.
Personable and humorous Shaun can provide MC services for your soirée, taking care of everything from announcements to introductions. This happy pair will tailor their talents to your requests. Rachelle can learn new songs at your request, and she can serenade your audience during the first dance. Toasts and Bells offers couples music and videography packages so couples can relax and look forward to raising a toast on their special day.
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Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Folk
- Hip-Hop
- Pop
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
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We booked Shaun for our wedding this last weekend and he was fantastic! He communicated throughout the whole process and was always willing to answer questions. He did amazing during the ceremony, cocktail hour and especially reception, he had all the guest and us dancing the entire night. Thank you toast and bells for making our wedding day amazing!
Shaun and Rachelle are the best of the best! We had a fantastic experience from start to finish and are thrilled that we chose them for our wedding entertainment. Shaun was an excellent DJ—friendly, professional, and talented. The music was perfect, and everything flowed perfect the entire night! Shaun is only half of the package though! Don't forget to hire Rachelle too!!! Her voice is the voice of an angel! She sang during our cocktail hour and we had so many compliments on her voice. We are incredibly thankful for their presence at our wedding and would highly recommend this talented duo to anyone and everyone.
From our first meeting with Shaun and Rachelle, we had the best feeling about them. They are communicative and so friendly. We were able to tell them our vision for our wedding day and feel like they totally nailed it. During the ceremony, all of the microphones and audio sounded great with absolutely no issues. It was seamless. Transitioning to the reception, Rachelle sang and played guitar and it was so beautiful - one of my favorite elements of the day and something guests really loved, too. We really wanted a lot of our evening to be everyone just enjoying the evening and each other and that totally happened, thanks to Toast and Bells. The music was great and everyone was dancing (the goal!). Some of our guests also got to know and chat with them throughout the night and had the best things to say about Shaun and Rachelle and their experience as guests at our wedding. We are so happy we found these two and got to have them for our biggest day. They are very experienced and so good at what they do. We would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding.
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Going into the wedding planning process, we felt apprehensive about picking a DJ – this can be a total make or break for a wedding. From the first time we met with Shaun we had a great feeling about Toasts & Bells and felt like we would be in good hands with Shaun and Rachelle. The planning process was easy and went smoothly, and everything on wedding day was PERFECT – absolutely flawless execution for the ceremony and special songs, incredible performance by Rachelle during dinner, and the best DJing ever by Shaun for the dance party. We received SO many compliments about Rachelle’s beautiful singing and about how fun the party was, and Shaun kept the dance floor packed all night. Our venue coordinator commented she’s never seen so many people dancing at the end of the night, and a number of people commented how good Shaun was at reading the crowd. Our only regret is that we don’t live in the Central Valley so I don’t know when we’d be able to hire them again :(
Shaun and Rachelle were so wonderful at our wedding - truly more than we could have asked for. Some favorite things 1) Rachelle’s beautiful voice and guitar playing while I walked down the aisle 2) Shaun’s funny, light hearted, and not over the top MC-ing style that fit the vibe of our wedding 3) both of their willingness to be flexible. They were so gracious when unexpected weather meant we had to change plans last minute. Truly went beyond what was required of them to make it a perfect day. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.
10/10 Recommend. Toasts and Bells blew us away in all aspects. Their work is of the highest quality, they are great humans, they are fun and will add life to your wedding, they are professional, and they truly LOVE what they do. Once you sign the contract and tell them a little about yourself, you can hand the baton over to them without even the slightest concern. They will deliver the most amazing footage, experience, and be an integral part of your wedding. They do a great job at engaging others, working with photographers, and have a great vision for what they want to capture.
Look no further, you NEED them at your wedding!
My husband and I can confidently say that one of the most memorable moments from our wedding was the music. And, that is all thanks to the best DJ, Shaun. The transitions between songs during the ceremony were on point. Our cocktail hour + dinner tunes were a range of everything we like. My husband and I have somewhat different taste in music, but Shaun managed to create the perfect playlist for us. People were even singing at the dinner tables! Lastly, the dance floor. It is not an easy task for my dad to feel so bold that he would go on top of a table and sing. It was absolutely amazing. We mentioned to Shaun that dancing was something that we were really looking forward to at our wedding, and he truly made sure everyone was on the dance floor the whole night.
I also want to give a huge note of appreciation to Shaun's wife, Rachelle. She joined him at our wedding and she was so kind, thoughtful, and helpful. She went above and beyond to help make our wedding special and organized. I cannot recommend Toast & Bells enough. If you want amazing music at your wedding, please do yourself a favor and book Shaun and Rachelle! Thank you guys soooo much. You had such a huge hand in our wedding day!
Simply put, Shaun & Rachelle of Toasts n Bells will be the star vendors at your event. They know what they’re doing, and they do it with style and pizazz. We hired them for our wedding, and everyone couldn’t get over how much of a blast they were. Shaun knows how to read the room to play just the right songs at the right time so that there’s no lull. He’s the best emcee we know and keeps everyone hyped. Rachelle has the voice of an angel and is a whole vibe when she puts on her show. Together, it’s absolute magic. Not to mention, their personalities are so charming and sincere. They’re the perfect mix of professional and fun. You could tell that they’ve been in the business for a while, as they think of everything. We couldn’t have asked for a better or more talented DJ/live music duo.
TLDR: Book them. You won’t regret it, and you’ll be doing your party the biggest favor.
Shaun and Rachelle are AWESOME! They provided a custom service for our wedding that was half videography half DJing and WOW! Shaun was an incredible DJ and the only complaint about the entire wedding was that there wasn't more time on the dance floor. Rachelle's video work was incredible. Amazing quality and style. The best part about it is that they are incredible people and it really felt like they were just extra friends/family at our wedding. Hiring them is definitely the right decision.
Shaun & Rachelle were absolutely amazing to work with! From the planning to the actual wedding they were both joys. Shaun was so easy to talk to and communicate with during the planning process and gave so many helpful song suggestions. Rachelle & Shaun made us feel like we knew them forever. Rachelle's voice is so beautiful and everything you need for your special day! Shaun also knows how to get the party started! His song selection and vibe had me and my wedding guests dancing all night long! Thank you so much for everything!
Are you wondering if you should hire Shaun and Rachelle? The answer is 10000% YES! They went above and beyond for our wedding and them being our DJ and musician truly contributed to how special our wedding day was. First of all, they are super nice and easy to talk to and connect with. They were great at communicating throughout the process. Second, Rachelle is AMAZING. We had her sing us down the aisle and it was beautiful, she draws so much emotion into her vocals. She also sang for cocktail hour and I had multiple people tell me how great she was. Third, Shaun was an excellent DJ and MC! He was able to cater to our music taste and keep the party going, everyone had a blast. Thanks to you both for being such amazing vendors! I would hire them again no question and refer them to any friends and family getting married. Couldn’t have asked for a better team!
Rachelle & Shaun are AMAZING! They are both extremely talented and have so much wisdom to share with their couples. We were overwhelmed with wedding planning and when we met with Rachelle and Shaun they quickly took away all the stress we had with planning our wedding timeline and helped guide us in the right direction. Shaun and Rachelle are very detailed orientated and truly made our wedding the event our families and friends are still talking about almost 2 months later!
This team did an AMAZING job! The singing was beautiful and the song selection was awesome, especially with some hidden gems that she sung that we really appreciated. It was an amazing soundtrack to our wedding and we could not have asked for more. Thank you guys!
We LOVED Shaun and Rochelle!! They were very attentive to our needs and blew us away. Not to mention Rochelle has the most amazing singing voice we have ever heard. Our guests are still talking about her live performance during dinner!
Toasts & Bells brought our wedding together with a vibe that was classy and fun! By the end of the night our guests were dancing the night away and singing out loud in chorus! Shaun and Rachelle have a ton of wedding experience and got the day to flow smoothly working well with our other vendors. They helped me figure out key details for our itinerary months ahead of time. They went above and beyond from the moment we started working together! We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ!
We are absolutely in love with our video from Toasts + Bells! It was truly a blessing to be able to see all that went on throughout the day, especially all the moments we missed. We were so impressed by all the special moments Shaun and Rachelle were able to capture and we cannot thank them enough for the gift of reliving our best day ever. They were so easy-going and prepared throughout the whole planning process that we immediately felt comfortable trusting them with capturing our day. Shaun and Rachelle care not just about the wedding, but truly care about the couple and that is where they set themselves apart from other cinematography. Thank you Toasts + Bells for listening to what we wanted from our video and delivering a product that we will cherish forever. Any couple looking for a passionate, experienced team dedicated to crafting a beautiful memory of your wedding day should look no further than Toasts + Bells. This team is simply the best!
Toasts and Bells were perfect for our occasion! They created a fantastic ambiance for the ceremony & kept the dance floor lively.
The live acoustic music was a big hit with our friends and family.
You can trust them to be true pros for your special day.
Jennings
Impressed. What a great dynamic husband/wife duo! So impressed with their personalities, skills, and ability to work so cohesively with our other vendors. I can't wait to see their work! They make you feel completely comfortable and It was an absolute pleasure working with them.
I will be using Shuan and Rachelle any time i need a DJ. I love straight forward people and Shuan is just that. He didn't talk too much, he got through all of the regular wedding stuff seamlessly with no fluff (garter toss, bouquet toss, etc.) and really read the crowd when it came to dancing the night away. Rachelle is the SWEETEST and everyone raves about how talented she is. They also offer videography and their Instagram proves how amazing they are at that too.
We recently had the pleasure of having Toasts & Bells at our wedding, and we could not be happier. These two are awesome! Rachelle has the loveliest voice & Shaun made our reception a blast. The booking process was simple & affordable. HIGHY recommend them for your next event! THANK YOU RACHELLE & SHAUN!
If you anticipate stress or unexpected changes to your wedding, don’t book this vendor. We discovered Toast and Bells (Shaun and Rachelle) through a friend and booked them with a $500 deposit. We also recommended them to friends of ours who booked them for their event. Sadly, their wedding turned out to be one of the wettest days in recent months (unexpected in July). When we arrived at their event, the first thing Shaun said to us was, “Your wedding is indoors, right?” Not especially friendly. After the ceremony, the decision was made to move the reception to a nearby hotel due to the weather. Everyone was willing to rally except Toast and Bells. They said it would take them at least two hours to breakdown their gear, and they wouldn’t have any time to perform per their contract. Despite multiple attempts by the bridal party to negotiate, Shaun insisted on leaving. “We’re done here,” he informed. This didn’t stop them from accepting full payment plus tip, however. Following the wedding, multiple people said that Shaun was “rude, unwilling to offer cooperative solutions and just plain ‘mean.’” Here’s a quote from the bride: “I have come out of this wedding with 99% wonderful feelings because of the overpowering love and support from all of our bridal party, guests and vendors, except for this one (Toast and Bells)." It was clear we needed a new DJ for our own wedding. Given that we were more than 6 months from our wedding date, we asked for a refund of our deposit. We were told that per our contract (sound familiar?), we wouldn’t receive a refund. We were also told that if we wanted to avoid being charged the balance, we needed to produce an “official Notice of Cancellation of Contract” or we would remain on their calendar. Our contract included no mention of this. Our advice: Your big day is special. Don’t lose precious wedding funds to an unaccommodating vendor with poor business practices and a bad attitude.
I can't speak highly enough about Toasts and Bells! They were truly wonderful to work with and went out of their way throughout the planning process to answer all my questions and give me super helpful tips for our wedding. Shaun did a phenomenal job as the DJ/Emcee. He was incredibly personable and kept everything on schedule and more importantly, everyone on the dance floor. He knew exactly what and when to play each song. Rachelle is an unbelievably talented musician. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful she sounded. She added such a romantic and intimate feeling to our wedding. I can't thank you both enough! You truly added so much to our wedding and absolutely surpassed our exceptions!
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