Three words. Patty is AMAZING!…read more Patty of Pastiche Events made the experience of planning and executing my sister's bridal shower a dream! I live in Portland, OR and happened to come across Pastiche Events while searching for someone to help bring to life the bridal party's vision of a vintage travel theme to be held in the Chicago area. Primarily we needed help with the food aspect of the shower, but Patty was able to assist us in so many other ways that were way beyond our expectations. The shower was pretty much perfect and the bride-to-be was blown away! Patty is everything you could ever want/need rolled into one amazing package--caterer, graphic designer, paper goods creator, event designer, and in general, a creative genius! She is easy to communicate with, SUPER organized, and also understands that there is a little DIY in everyone and manages to incorporate everything into an amazing event. Patty takes an idea and massages the little details, gives input and readily checks in with the client for feedback. She provides all of her services while being relaxed, incredibly prompt and professional, and making sure that the client is happy {think a younger, hipper, more laid-back version of Martha Stewart}. Her food is delicious and impeccably presented and there is attention to detail in every aspect of her planning. I hope to work with Patty again in the future! Pastiche Events is a Chicago land gem in the event planning/catering world. Patty is worth every penny (and more!). I really don't think that there is any comparison to the unique, personal, and creative experience that you will have planning your affair with Pastiche Events.

Look nowhere else for your party planning or catering needs. Patty is creative, detailed, and so,…read moreso talented. (And she's an incredible cook too - it's like an added bonus! You might need only decorations or event planning, but she can also cater!!) I hired her for my daughter's first birthday party, and I spent the afternoon answering guests' requests for her contact info. If I could, I would hire her for even Sunday dinners or my son's school lunches. I look forward to hiring Pastiche for another event.

We recently threw a surprise party for our Mom's 70th bday and ordered food from Lee & Eddie's for…read more50 people. The guests all raved about the food and wanted to know where we ordered it from. I would highly recommend Lee & Eddies and we will definitely be ordering from them again. Here is a breakdown of our experience... Re: Ordering process - Super easy and done mostly all through email. Re: Last minute details - I decided I wanted to add a cake and called to do so with only 48 hrs notice. Not only did they graciously accept the order, they decorated it how I requested and it turned out BEAUTIFUL. (It tasted delicious too!) Re: Delivery and set up - Delivery was one time. Driver was VERY professional and polite. The party was at the Moose Lodge in Downers Grove and, even though I mentioned it when ordering, the driver was unaware that there would be so many stairs and indicated that their was no way he could get the food all up the stairs by himself. Fortunately, several of us have worked in hospitality and were sympathetic so we had a bunch of guys help carry the food up. The driver then set up the food and made sure it looked very presentable. This particular driver was really friendly and a good representation for the company brand but I would recommend Lee & Eddie's consider sending 2 people when that much food is being delivered. Re: Food - FANTASTIC! We ordered the select 3 entree buffet w/upgrades for 50 people at about $14/pp. There were PLENTY of leftovers and we had about 60 people: Lemon chicken breast Baked Pasta Alfredo Italian Sausage and Peppers Green Beans Almondine Roasted Potato Wedges Caesar Salad I would highly recommend Lee and Eddies for your catering needs. Thank you.

An absolute joy to work with. Food was ample and delicious and the staff was professional from set…read moreup to tear down. They worked with a smile in spite of it being about 100 degrees and extremely humid (the party was outdoors). Their buffet set up was beautiful. I will definitely use Lee n' Eddie's again and highly recommend them for any function.

Smarty Pants was fantastic at our recent event AND each and every time I've seen him perform over…read morethe years - which is many times (because many people see how amazing he is)!! It's not just his talent with super fun and surprising balloon characters but his adaptive nature and outstanding personality, engaging everyone at the parties/events. I would absolutely recommend him for all types of occasions : private or big birthday parties, festivals, block parties, - anywhere there will be children!! He is one less thing at your party you need to worry about because he is a sure thing! Truly, he is a whole family favorite!!

What a fun performer. I came across him at the Park Ridge Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast, where…read morehe was doing some entertaining mostly for the kids but definitely for the adults as well. It's through him that I heard of the Central Street Busker Festival that took place the next day and his line was loooong! Most recently, we went to his show last week that the Mt. Prospect Public Library held for spring break. That was very very well attended, with a long line of folks waiting to get in (and that's with all of us registered to attend!), but the show was a lot of fun. He did a little magic, a little comedy, and some fun balloon tricks. This guy has been doing this all his adult life--unless that's also a joke and part of his act--but regardless, he's great at his job. I'm looking forward to seeing him again and my little one having the chance to pick her balloon creation on her own.

Could not have nicer things to say about working with My Chef and Jamie Walsh for our wedding day…read morecatering. We met Jamie at our venue's vendor expo and were immediately impressed by their services, pricing, and vast food offerings. It was a no brainer to book with their group! We had our tasting a couple months before our wedding day; which is complimentary to the couple and a $50 charge for any additional guest to join. They have you select 8-10 appetizers, 2 salads, and 4 entrees to taste at their Naperville location. They also have displays of china, silverware, glasses and more to help couples select what aligns aesthetically for their special day. Jamie worked with us to make small modifications to their standard offerings to make the food exactly what we wanted! Our wedding day came and we were floored by the quality/presentation of food, level of detail in place settings, and service from all staff members. We had multiple guests say that this was some of the best wedding food they've had, steaks were not over cooked, and food tasted fresh. Jamie also let us add desserts a week out to reallocate money from a couple of guests who last minute were unable to attend. Their team was even nice enough to service items not purchased through their group: disposables for the late night snack, display and refilling of cupcakes, etc. Overall, their group went above and beyond for us under Jamie's leadership. Our tables looked great, our food was wonderful, and their team was fabulous. We truly appreciate all they've done for us and could not recommend them more! Appetizers Selected: Mac & Cheese Bites, Bacon Wrapped Dates w Honey Citrus Sauce, Cocktail Meatballs, Bruschetta Bar Salad Selected: Mixed Field Greens w Pears, Goat Cheese, Pear Infused Vinaigrette. *Alts: Candied Walnuts & Second Balsamic Dressing to offer Dinner Selections: 1. Filet w Red Wine Demi Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, & Asparagus 2. Garlic & Herb Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Vodka Sauce w Bowtie Noodles, & Grilled Veggies 3. Butternut Squash Ravioli w Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Grilled Veggies *Kid's Meals & Vegan Meal offered otherwise at no upcharge Dessert Selections: 1. Mini Cookie Tray- Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar, M&M, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter 2. Assorted Chocolate Truffles- Oreo, Buckeye, Aztec

Quick feedback. Asked great questions to help me decide what would work best for me. Went above…read moreand beyond to answer questions. Great experience!

We hired Best Price Rental for a family event and rented a tent, tables and chairs. They were…read moreprofessional, efficient, accommodating and reasonably priced. I highly recommend Best Price Rental and will use them again for future events!

We were so pleased with the setup and take-down of the tent, tables, and chairs we rented this past…read moreweekend. As always, the team from Best Price Tents Inc. was on time, fast, efficient, and an absolute pleasure to work with. They've helped us with multiple events now, and every experience has been seamless. Best Price Tents never disappoints--highly recommend them for any occasion! Joe LeSanche Carnival Grocery Lincoln Park/Chicago

A nice short trip from the city with family friendly atmosphere. Walking grounds, gardens and…read moremuseum to check out.

Loved the theme of "Wicked" for the experience! Listening to the music from the movies and the…read morechoreographed displays while walking thru the park was breathtaking! Add the smell of fires burning, the fresh snow, and the laughter of children - and i was transported to my childhood in MN. My only feedback was that there were areas that didn't get cleared, so they were inaccessible to the public. As they were listed in the attraction, I was disappointed to not be able to experience them. Especially when there was nothing at the beginning letting us know that parts were closed.

ABC Balloon Company was swamped by giving away free balloons for the Christmas tree lighting in…read moredowntown Glen Ellyn. They were SO friendly and helpful! The single staff member went above and beyond for the kids. We will definitely be returning for our next event!

Terri at ABC Balloons is not only creative and efficient, but an unusually gracious person to deal…read morewith when ordering. I've ordered creations twice from Los Angeles to be delivered in Chicago and she never disappoints!

We had such a great experience working with David at A Posh Production for our wedding at RPM…read moreEvents. From start to finish, David was kind, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. He helped us with pipe & drape for our happy hour space as well as a custom gobo projector for our dance floor. Both turned out perfectly and added such a polished, elegant touch to the overall atmosphere. Everything went flawlessly on the day of, and their team handled everything seamlessly behind the scenes so we didn't have to worry about a thing. If you're looking for reliable, high-quality event production with top-notch service, we highly recommend David and the team at A Posh Production!

We hired A Posh Production for our Chicago wedding on 9/2/23. They handled our dance floor,…read moreuplighting, and draping. The space looked absolutely beautiful. They were easy to work with. Their set-up and tear-down was fast. Although they primarily communicated with our planning team, we felt in the loop. I would recommend them!

How do I even put into words all the good things that I have to say about My Gym Wheaton?…read more What it all comes down to is the PEOPLE that work there. Justin, Lizzie (my daughter's idol), and Kayla are the best of the best. They are energetic, creative, kind, fun, and funny. My daughter is crawling out of her skin to get to class every week. In addition, we had her 4th birthday party there this year. It was epic. Parents of her friends and her friends are STILL talking about how fun it was. They think of every detail and make it special for the birthday star! We love this place.

We had such a wonderful experience with My Gym Wheaton. The staff is so friendly and considerate,…read moreand they have given us so much confidence to try new exercises/skills with our little one. They keep the facility and equipment clean (which is a big priority for us). Their makeup policy is great, too. It was such a great place for family members to come watch our little one in action. Highly recommend on all fronts!