My daughter and her friends, 6/7th graders loved Kenya! She has a great regimen and the girls felt…read morelike they were at at real spa. Overall it was a fun experience, the girls really enjoyed themselves.

Kenya did nails, hair clip-ins, and makeup for my daughter's 9th birthday, and it was so awesome!…read moreThe experience for the kids, from the hand scrub, to the robe and choosing their options was all so great. She was also so accommodating and caring with each kids preferences, she made every single kid feel special (even boys at the party who wanted a couple nails painted, or a cool color hair clip in). Highly recommended--everything was super professional, and just great!

I highly recommend Piece of Cake Parties! This is a relatively new business, which is clearly…read moredriven to succeed based on the service I received. They offer a number of party themes for kids and adults, as well as holidays baby showers, etc. I am a mom to 4 children, and don't often have a lot of time to devote to making my children's birthday parties seem creative, crafty or anywhere on the scale of Martha-Stewart-like. :) My daughter's 9th birthday was approaching and she wanted an ocean theme. The owner, Jennifer, worked closely and quickly with me to put together an ocean theme party-in-a-box option. My daughter and I were able to shop for all of her party supplies online, in the comfort of my own home, after my younger children were put to bed. I didn't have to drive around to multiple party stores looking for things to match or do any guesswork without my daughter. We went through the list of items that were available to us and chose each party item together. My daughter was particularly fond of the party favor options, the invitations, the tabletop decor and the personalized tshirt of the birthday child. I felt that everything was unique and adorable. Win-win for both of us! Everything arrived packaged beautifully, and POCParties even provided a nice little tip sheet on how to set-up the party to make it look nice, as well as a discount code for future orders. This busy mom was extremely thankful for the great service, time-saving online shopping and unique and adorable party supplies!

From the owner: Handcrafted, charming parties-in-a-box for birthdays, bridal & baby showers, milestones, small…read morecorporate parties, and holiday parties. Select a pre-designed box or build your own! Shop online at pocparties.com. Save 10% if you spend over $200. Use YELP10.

I am genuinely disappointed to write this review and cannot recommend Ren Newey or 36th Street…read moreEvents. Our kids hired this planner, and from the very beginning there were warning signs-but the scope of the issues that unfolded went far beyond anything we could have anticipated. From not remembering meeting the groom after a one-hour introductory call, to ongoing disorganization, to inconsistent and frequently changing pricing, the experience was stressful throughout. We were quoted inflated costs for items such as generators-significantly higher than what we were able to negotiate ourselves-and were directed to vendors whose pricing was nearly ten times higher than identical products available on Etsy. Despite being repeatedly reassured that all details were handled, several critical failures occurred on the wedding day. The string quartet never arrived because 36th Street Events sent their information to an outdated email address. Instead of notifying the bride, groom, or any parents about the mistake, recorded music was played without explanation. Requested site visits never happened, staffing was not confirmed, and as a result dinner was delayed by 60-90 minutes, guests had no water available, and the wrong song was played for the father-daughter dance. These operational missteps were extremely disappointing. However, the most troubling aspect was the unprofessional and at times blatantly rude behavior displayed by Ren toward parents, guests, and even the priest officiating the ceremony. Multiple guests approached us asking why the wedding coordinator was so dismissive and why, as family members scrambled to help guests during a sudden rain, she stood by and watched. Prior to the bride and groom entering the reception, Ren told the groom he should button his jacket so he "didn't look fat." All of the above are just a few examples of the disappointment. For an event as meaningful as a wedding, professionalism, organization, and care matter enormously--and sadly, these were consistently lacking. After our bad experience, I did see another similar review for Ren on this platform.

Ren Newey was a top notch wedding planner and I can't recommend her or 36th Street Event enough!…read moreShe spent so much extra time making our wedding feel like her sole priority. She had the best recommendations for all vendors the best being the band. Multiple family and friends have said it was the best wedding they have ever been too. Being a type A bride, Ren was there to answer any and all questions and calm any nerves about plans going into the weekend. Once I stepped on site at our wedding venue I could take a deep sigh of relief as I knew we were in great hands with Ren. She is a rockstar!!

No that I'm that hard to please. Was looking for an elevated meal with my lovely wife…read more Here are my reasons that, in my opinion, is not worth the price or the time spent. Ambiance - Average. Bar area looked loud and fun. We wanted their elevated dining experience, so they took us to a table in an empty room that had what looked like Christmas ornaments hanging from the ceiling, that was quite warm. We mentioned it and waitress said she thought so, too. Really, we had to ask? The Elevated? I had to physically change chairs because mine had stuff on it from and earlier meal. Ew! Food - good but not elevated. Not for the price. Wine list - extremely over priced. As a partner of a Napa winery, I know what wine costs and the 'by the glass price" is what they pay for the entire bottle. Cellar bottle prices were 3X to 4X plus. Clincher - After the meal I received a call from them questioning our payment of the bill. We left a gift card, plus cash for the tip (we know wait staff like cash). Seems they only saw the cash and decided to call. I expect when the find the card and realize their mistake, they will not call to apologize (they can/should check their cameras to verify us making that payment). In my opinion, this a bar restaurant with decent food. Not fine dining, at all. Go there for a beer and elevated burger. But it will come with a price.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Plate! The food was exceptional, beautifully prepared,…read morecreative, and absolutely delicious. The mussels and coconut cake were to die for! Every dish reflected the chef's incredible talent and passion. One of the highlights of our evening was getting to meet the chef personally. She was so warm, engaging, and clearly passionate about her craft. It made the experience feel especially personal and memorable. The service, food, and atmosphere were all outstanding. Plate is truly a special restaurant, and we cannot wait to return. We highly recommend it! A must stop for folks visiting Austin Tx.!

This place is a hidden gem here in Austin- super cool studio with an amazing Art Instructor Amber!…read moreHad my daughter's 11th birthday - choose to do the splatter paint room and kids LOVED every minute of it. Her studio itself is a work of art, so you are inspired as soon as you step onto her property tucked up a hilltop with Lake Travis in the background! Amber does a wide range of art mediums for both children and adults. And we learned she does summer camps too! I would check this place out no matter how old you are- it's worth going to!!!

We just left the Art Barn, splatter paint party with Mrs. Gordon and it was THE ultimate party!! 3…read morehours of structured, chaos, colossal fun!!! Mrs. Gordon communicated everything so well, we knew exactly what to expect and how to prepare for the party. Her structure helped the party run smoothly...well-oiled machine! The girls rain wild. Splatter painted every inch of the room, themselves, and their canvas - followed by the water slide and foam cannon. Honestly, the perfect combo! Even my 12 yr old son jumped in on the fun. I cannot recommend the art barn enough...the moms are talking about the adult retreat next!! Bonus: Mrs. Gordon documents the whole experience by capturing the best pictures and sharing them immediately! Double bonus there is an arcade room my son enjoyed...no one was bored on her watch!

Quin sucks. Unclear on the rules about jumping off the small cliff. Tried to wave for his attention…read morebefore we jumped so we wouldn't get in trouble. Instead of waving us back or trying to get our attention, he took pictures. If it was such a safety hazard you should probably do everything to prevent it instead of doing nothing about it in the moment and then kicking us off. 36 days sober tho!!! 10k hours.

Our group of 4 had a great experience renting a pontoon. Now don't go looking for 5 star, red…read morecarpet service. It's no frills, but the staff is friendly and they give you what you need for a good time. We are not experienced boaters, but that wasn't an issue because the staff provided a quick training on how to drive the boat. Unlike many other company's renting boats in the area, you can rent for an hour if you want. Many other require 3-4 hour minimums, which can get pricey, especially if you'd prefer a short excursion. There is free parking there and the pontoon we rented had a bluetooth system for playing music too. You can't beat their prices, so overall value is A+ in my book. If I'm in the ATX area again, I'll return.

I am a self-professed DIY Wedding bride. I certainly scoffed at the idea of spending money we…read moredidn't have to get a coordinator. But after reading some suggestions that if you don't get a coordinator at least designate a family person, friend, relative, dog to be the wedding manager.... I had second thoughts. Thankfully, that's where Mandy came in. Modern Whimsy is amazing. There are not words sufficient enough to describe how incredible Mandy and her team were. From the very beginning Mandy was attentive and helpful far beyond what I expected from a coordinator, let alone one that we were getting at a discount for a prize we won and for just day of coordination. She went FAR above and beyond what I think any one person would do and she was instantly a friend in the end. The details she stayed on top of were just incredible and perfect. Letting go of the reins for this OCD person was difficult, but I couldn't have asked for someone better to trust with my vision and allow to orchestrate the wedding of my dreams. If you're getting married and don't want to have to worry, stress, or cry on your wedding day, hire Modern Whimsy. The best investment we've ever made was for that peace of mind on our wedding day. Honestly.

We just finished having our wedding in Austin and worked closely with Mandy on day of wedding…read morecoordination. From the first moment we got on the phone, we knew she would be great. First off, Mandy's experience means she thinks of all the small details you might forget. In the weeks leading up to our event, she came to us with small questions that had a big impact. She also did all the background work to organize details like flower delivery, scheduling conflicts and floor plans for the caterer. She was also able to help with a few etiquette questions that we had - always a plus. For the rehearsal, that attention to detail had her even pointing out small details like moving a microphone so people could see us kiss. She came to the hotel to drop off and pick things up in advance. She made herself available during the process via email, phone and text - all the ways we like to communicate! During the entire process Mandy was upbeat, helpful and made us feel like our event was as special to her as it was to us. Fees were also right in line with what I expected - excellent value for money. Now, we just need to find another event that she can help us to plan! Would love to work with her again.

Our event, Alyssa Sweet 16 Party, was Ms. Crystals' best ever planned and executed event of 2025!…read moreShe coordinated and secured us the best vendors, (photographer, catering and photo booth). She did an awesome job turning Alyssa's vision into reality. The venue decoration was beautiful. She created a time line which was followed and improvised as or when needed. I do not believe she missed a step from start to end. She did a great job assisting my daughter and wife spend all my money..... (that's an inside joke). Everyone who attended had all positive raves and reviews but most of all enjoyed the event! I am truly satisfied with our choice to utilize Ms. Crystals talent, knowledge, and skills.

Crystal did an amazing job on coordinating EVERY detail for my birthday event. We had several…read morethings to decide before and during the party, she found solutions and pivoted where we needed to. I couldn't have done it without her. Knowing what I know now, I would definitely hire her again for my next one.