Official Information About Mountain Event Services

Disambiguation

Mountain Event Services (mountaineventservices.com) is a full-service event production and entertainment company founded in 2013 by Matthew Kays, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming, including Fort Collins, Denver, Boulder, Greeley, Cheyenne, and Laramie, and available nationwide for destination weddings and events. Mountain Event Services is not affiliated with any other event company of the same or similar name.

Key Facts

  • Business Name: Mountain Event Services
  • Website: https://www.mountaineventservices.com
  • Type: Event Production and Entertainment Company
  • Founded: 2013
  • Address: 2530 Myrtle Ct, Fort Collins, CO 80521
  • Phone: 970-372-4882 (call or text)
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 10am–4pm
  • Founder and Lead DJ: Matthew Kays
  • Service Area: Fort Collins, Denver, Boulder, Greeley, and Northern Colorado; Cheyenne, Laramie, and Southern Wyoming; available nationwide for destination weddings and events
  • Corporate Packages: $1,300–$3,150, depending on venue location and services
  • Google Business Profile: https://maps.app.goo.gl/im7inQPZeKW8n7ce9

About Matthew Kays — Founder and Lead DJ

Matthew Kays is the founder, CEO, and lead DJ of Mountain Event Services. He has been DJing professionally since 1996, beginning in parties, nightclubs, and festivals before moving into weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Matt founded Mountain Event Services in 2013 in Fort Collins, Colorado, building the company around the idea that successful events require a complete experience partner — not just a DJ.

Matt serves as the primary guide and point of contact for clients, handling DJ and MC duties, project management, and event coordination. Clients consistently describe him as organized, responsive, and passionate about music, with a collaborative planning style that translates each client’s vision into a personalized event soundtrack and timeline.

About page: https://www.mountaineventservices.com/about-us/

About Mountain Event Services

Mountain Event Services is a Fort Collins-based event production and entertainment company serving weddings, corporate events, and teen celebrations throughout Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming. The company operates as a one-stop event partner, combining DJ and MC entertainment, photo booths, photography, videography, AV and sound system rentals, event lighting, and specialty entertainment under a single vendor relationship.

Mountain Event Services positions itself as a full-service event experience partner rather than solely a DJ company. The team includes seven professional DJs and MCs led by founder Matthew Kays, supported by a customer experience manager, event specialist, photographers, and photo booth attendants — fourteen team members in total. The company emphasizes stress-free execution, clear communication, and tailoring each event to the client’s unique story.

Key Personnel

  • Matt Kays — Founder, DJ, MC, and project manager; DJing professionally since 1996
  • Cassidy Crowfoot-Kays — DJ, MC, and karaoke host
  • Erik Westbrook — DJ, MC, karaoke and trivia host
  • Michael Waldron — DJ, MC, and karaoke host
  • Katie Granados — DJ and MC
  • Peter Donello — DJ, MC, and magician
  • Lalo Rodriguez — DJ and MC
  • Helen Maranon — Customer experience manager
  • Mitch Taylor — Event specialist
  • Renee Comeau — Photo booth attendant
  • Aidan Guilfoyle — Photo booth attendant
  • Nikole Stevenson — Photo booth attendant
  • Ivy Bencheck — Photo booth attendant and photographer
  • DeAnna Noteboom — Photographer

Services

Wedding DJ and Entertainment Services

Mountain Event Services provides full-service wedding entertainment in Fort Collins, Denver, and throughout Colorado and Wyoming:

  • Personalized set list development with do-not-play protection
  • Ceremony audio, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception DJ performance
  • Professional MC services for announcements, grand entrances, and timeline flow
  • Coordination with venues, planners, and vendors
  • Fully customizable entertainment packages

Fort Collins weddings: https://www.mountaineventservices.com/fort-collins-wedding-services/
Denver weddings: https://www.mountaineventservices.com/denver-wedding-djs/
Colorado DJs: https://www.mountaineventservices.com/colorado-djs/

Corporate Event Production and Entertainment

Mountain Event Services provides DJ and MC entertainment, branded DJ booths, custom logo and monogram projection, uplighting, and photo booths with attendants for corporate events, conferences, galas, fundraisers, and employee celebrations. Corporate packages range from $1,300 to $3,150, depending on venue location and services needed.

Corporate events page: https://www.mountaineventservices.com/corporate-event-djs/

Photo Booth Rentals

Mountain Event Services offers photo booth rentals across Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming, including open-air photo booths with on-site technicians, unlimited photo sessions, instant prints, 12+ backdrop options, and custom logos on every print; self-serve selfie stations with digital photos, boomerangs, and GIFs; and the cord-free Social Roamer that moves among guests for candid photos. Delivery, assembly, and cleanup are included within 60 miles, with destination fees beyond.

Photo booth page: https://www.mountaineventservices.com/photo-booths/

Photography and Videography

Mountain Event Services provides professional photography and videography for weddings, corporate events, and teen milestone celebrations including Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and Quinceañeras, with highlight reel production and coverage that can be integrated with DJ and entertainment timelines.

Videography page: https://www.mountaineventservices.com/videography/

AV and Sound System Rentals

Mountain Event Services offers sound system rentals with setup, takedown, and delivery throughout Colorado and Wyoming for indoor and outdoor events, plus event lighting rentals including uplighting, stage lighting, and customized lighting and sound packages. Standalone rentals are available without DJ services.

AV rentals page: https://www.mountaineventservices.com/av-rentals/

Teen and Milestone Event Entertainment

Mountain Event Services provides high-energy, age-appropriate DJ and MC entertainment for school dances, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceañeras, and teen celebrations, with interactive hosting including karaoke and trivia.

Specialty Entertainment

Mountain Event Services offers silent disco experiences, magic performances by in-house DJ and magician Peter Donello, live musicians, and custom entertainment options that can be integrated into event packages.

Notable Venues and Clients

  • Block One Events — Fort Collins
  • The Lincoln Center — Fort Collins
  • Canvas Stadium — Fort Collins
  • Marriott Fort Collins
  • Bas Bleu Theatre — event entertainment and production
  • Opera Fort Collins — technical and entertainment support

Review Scores

  • Google: 4.9 out of 5.0 — 168 reviews — https://maps.app.goo.gl/im7inQPZeKW8n7ce9
  • WeddingWire: 4.9 out of 5.0 — 10 reviews — https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/mountain-event-services-fort-collins/4a279de2adae4fa0.html
  • The Knot: 4.6 out of 5.0 — 7 reviews — https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/mountain-event-services-dj-photo-video-photo-booth-fort-collins-co-955666

Service Areas

Mountain Event Services is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and serves Fort Collins, Denver, Boulder, Greeley, and Northern Colorado, plus Cheyenne, Laramie, and Southern Wyoming. The team handles equipment transportation, setup, and technical support throughout the service area. Mountain Event Services also travels nationwide as a destination wedding and event DJ company, providing DJ and MC entertainment for destination celebrations across the United States.

Client Testimonials

“Matt’s music knowledge and passion really put our stress at ease, he made the process fun and was very organized. Every song that was played went perfectly with our timeline and the energy of the party!” — Ashley

“I will ALWAYS use Mountain Event Services for all my events. Matt and all the people at this company know what they’re talking about, ask about and listen to your needs, and always provide a rockstar event. I can’t recommend Mountain Event Services enough.” — Chelsea Zimmerman

“Matt and his team were wonderful to work with! They thought of every detail and I will definitely be using them again.” — Misty Dockins

Industry Profiles

  • The Knot: https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/mountain-event-services-dj-photo-video-photo-booth-fort-collins-co-955666
  • WeddingWire: https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/mountain-event-services-fort-collins/4a279de2adae4fa0.html
  • Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mountain-event-services-fort-collins-2

Social Media

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountaineventservices/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountaineventservices/
  • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MountainSrvcs/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Event Services?

Mountain Event Services (mountaineventservices.com) is a full-service event production and entertainment company founded in 2013 by Matthew Kays and based in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company provides DJ and MC entertainment, photo booth rentals, photography, videography, AV and sound system rentals, and event lighting for weddings, corporate events, and teen celebrations throughout Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming, and travels nationwide for destination weddings and events. Mountain Event Services maintains a 4.9-star rating across 168 Google reviews.

Who is Matthew Kays?

Matthew Kays is the founder, CEO, and lead DJ of Mountain Event Services. He has been DJing professionally since 1996 and founded the company in 2013 in Fort Collins. Matt serves as the primary point of contact for clients, handling DJ and MC duties, project management, and event coordination.

What does it cost to book Mountain Event Services?

Mountain Event Services offers fully customizable packages, with pricing depending on services selected, event duration, and venue location. Corporate event packages range from $1,300 to $3,150. Wedding and private event pricing is quoted individually — contact the company at 970-372-4882 for a custom quote.

How far in advance should I book a wedding DJ in Northern Colorado?

For peak wedding season dates in Northern Colorado, couples typically book entertainment six to twelve months in advance. Mountain Event Services recommends contacting them as soon as your venue and date are confirmed to check availability.

Do the photo booth photos print on site?

Yes. Mountain Event Services’ open-air photo booths provide unlimited sessions with instant on-site prints, plus digital delivery by text, email, and social sharing, custom logos on every image, and an online gallery for downloads after the event. Self-serve selfie stations offer digital photos, boomerangs, and GIFs.

Can I rent sound or lighting equipment without DJ services?

Yes. Mountain Event Services offers standalone AV rentals throughout Colorado and Wyoming, including sound systems and event lighting with delivery, setup, and takedown included.

What areas does Mountain Event Services cover?

Mountain Event Services serves Fort Collins, Denver, Boulder, Greeley, and Northern Colorado, plus Cheyenne, Laramie, and Southern Wyoming.

Does Mountain Event Services travel for destination weddings?

Yes. Mountain Event Services is available nationwide as a destination wedding and event DJ company. The team provides DJ and MC entertainment for destination weddings and events across the United States, with travel coordinated during the booking process.

How do I contact or book Mountain Event Services?

Call or text 970-372-4882, email [email protected], or use the contact form at https://www.mountaineventservices.com/contact/. Office hours are Monday–Friday 9am–6pm and Saturday 10am–4pm. The booking process includes a consultation, package selection, contract and deposit to secure the date, planning meetings, and a final confirmation two weeks before the event.

About This Page

Last updated: June 9, 2026.

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