We worked with Hayward's Decorations to get chair covers and sashes for our wedding. The prices…read morewere very reasonable and the whole process went very smoothly. Everything was exactly as we had expected and we were very happy with the outcome. We would definitely use them again!

Hayward's Decorations is phenomenal. Dimitriy is kind, honest, sincere, hard working, and friendly…read more He has excellent communications and goes above and beyond to accomplish your desired decor idea. He met with my family and I on multiple occasions to perfect each backdrop idea for my Indian wedding. Everyone at the wedding was impressed by his work and could not stop raving about the decor. In addition, the prices were fantastic in comparison to other companies. Dimitriy put his heart into making my wedding weekend special and I am thrilled at the result. If you want someone who will do excellent work at a reasonable price, this is the company to choose. Thank you SO much, Dimitriy.

We were so pleased with the service provided for my Dads funeral by Columbia River event rentals…read more The delivery, set up and tear down was seamless and professional . Everything was beautiful, clean and as promised. I will be using them again. Great Job!!!

Kimberly made my wedding day florals a dream come true! I went in with ideas but nothing concrete,…read moregave her inspo photos and told her what i was thinking and let her do her magic. When she brought in my bouquet on the day of, I hadn't seen anything yet and it was SO perfect. I couldn't have asked for more perfect flowers. The bud vases were gorgeous and the flowers were so beautiful. I got so many compliments from all my guests telling me how beautiful the florals were, and it really pulled the entire day together perfectly. She's an amazing artist with florals and I recommend selecting her for an all your floral wants and needs! Communication was great throughout the entire process and I would 10/10 book her again! thanks so much Kimberly!!!

We worked with Kimberly for our Oct 2022 wedding and couldn't have been happier with her services…read more She helped us with month of planning and with flowers and design. The flowers were absolutely stunning and everything I had imagined and more. She did a beautiful bouquets that perfectly matched our decor. She also created an amazing smokebush-esque altar area that perfectly highlighted us, without blocking the view behind us. As for planning and day of services, she did a great job of orchestrating the whole timeline, working with the venue to manage site visits, coordinating other vendors and keeping everyone perfectly in line during the day of. Would definitely work with Kimberly again and would reccomend her whole heartedly.

Carla is amazing in all aspects. She goes above and beyond. She often provides more than what is…read moreordered because she thinks it will look better. She is highly responsive and will make anything and everything right. I would highly recommend her for all your party needs. You won't be disappointed.

Portland Wedding Lights recently did the lighting and photo booth for our wedding. They also…read moreconnected us with someone to do draping for our head table and behind the DJ booth. Our event was at Timberline Lodge, and they went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. Staff were all very friendly, and Jacques was prompt in responding to any questions we had. Definitely recommend them for your important events!

I cannot say enough about John and Dyann at the Refuge Chef! They provided the amazing catering for…read moreour small wedding at the Overlook House in north Portland. It began with a personalized menu based on our preferences and ideas, tasted at their home in Ridgefield. We were immediately impressed with their responsiveness, creativity, and the focus on fresh, quality ingredients. During the wedding planning process, Dyann was helpful and friendly, offering to do many of the day-of tasks that I needed at a somewhat DIY venue. She put me at ease as she was very knowledgeable about timelines, flow, and keeping everything beautiful. They made it easier, providing table cloths and other materials, so we didn't have to search out as many bits and pieces for a single use. On the day of, everything ran perfectly smoothly. The food was beautiful, and many of our guests mentioned it was the best wedding food they'd ever had! The attention to detail demonstrated a care and thoughtfulness that belies their passion for their business. The menu included smoked salmon, beer-braised short ribs, and beautiful salads and sides. At one point, I noticed that the bubble wands I'd brought never made it to tables, and I commented on it as I walked into the house. I came out perhaps ten minutes later, and what magically appeared? Bubbles! Dyann heard me mention it and kindly took care of it! I recommend them without hesitation.

As an event industry professional and the mother of the bride, I worked closely with my daughter…read morethroughout her planning process and participated directly in our vendor consultations. While my daughter signed the contract so I could step back and enjoy the day, the experience with the owner, Elle, was deeply disappointing. Her hired day-of staff were not the problem--in fact, it would have been much better to deal with them directly--but Elle's personal management and attitude caused immense friction.Communication was a major issue; we experienced a 3-week total response blackout from Elle just 1.5 weeks before the wedding day. This occurred while we were trying to finalize critical deliverables regarding venue layout, alcohol-to-guest calculations, and champagne glassware logistics. This forced me into professional backup mode to source emergency alternative vendors out of fear of a total no-show. When contact was finally re-established after multiple voicemails and texts, her explanation was a personal bout with the flu and a lack of business backup systems.Logistics were handled incredibly poorly. At 7:05 PM just two nights before the wedding, Elle sent a last-minute text message asking if she and her staff should cover the beginning or the end of the day because only 10 hours were budgeted for herself and a mere 6 hours for her staff. A professional coordinator guides the timeline and sets those labor expectations months in advance, not via a sudden text message less than 48 hours before guest arrival. Furthermore, on-site during the event, Elle managed to alienate virtually everyone around her--creating unnecessary tension with our officiant, family volunteers, our outside vendor partners, and even several of our wedding guests.I always want to support women in business, but Elle's defensive public responses to my family's direct reviews show a complete refusal to accept feedback, characterizing our standard consultation prep and timeline review as "extra time." I am posting this transparently to ensure future clients have an accurate picture of her operational gaps. I sincerely hope she uses this as a turning point to implement professional standard operating procedures.

I had the pleasure of working with Elle Beauty and Events during my time as General Operations…read moreManager at Aurora Colony Vineyards. Elle was hired by ACV and Brides & Grooms, where Elle served as a third-party bartender for weddings and events. Elle consistently impressed us with her punctuality, professionalism, and adherence to all industry standards. She ensures that her pricing is fair and transparent, which was a refreshing quality that kept us on the same page throughout each event. Elle has a unique ability to handle difficult situations with grace and professionalism. When patrons needed to be cut off, she was assertive and clear without ever sacrificing her professional demeanor. Her setups are always thoughtfully designed and in line with current trends, and her drinks are as creative as they are delicious. I highly recommend Elle Beauty and Events for anyone looking for an outstanding, reliable bartender for special events.

We have rented 1 huge slude/bounce house 2yrs in a row. Communication, service and pricing is…read moreamazing. The kids eyes light up when they realize they have hours of fun. We recommend renting and will continue renting ourselves.

Awesome Bounce House and a great company to work with! Our little one (2 years old) and her…read morefriends and cousins of all ages LOVED the princess bounce house combo. It was in great condition (looked new!) and the delivery team made set-up and tear down so easy. Their price was much less than other companies I looked at. Thank you to Brian and your crew! I will definitely use this company again.