I am struggling to put into words how to thank Lindsay Gaeta and her team and acknowledge every…read moresingle detail she knocked out of the park and executed on our wedding day! Throughout the planning process there were so many little behind the scenes details she saved me time on which I am so appreciative! I will miss seeing her monthly on our planning calls! I don't plan to get married again anytime soon but I do hope our paths cross again! I am speechless about her help from the rehearsal to the very last minute of shutting down the after party!! The top 3 highlights that people mentioned to me on the wedding day were 1. Dad's speech, 2. Florals, 3. How hard she HUSTLED!!! My bridesmaids and close family constantly approached me on the wedding day with sentiments of "wow, she's good!!" She exceeded our expectations and anticipated our every move! I have close family in the hospitality business (who are the harshest critics about everything in the event planning world) and were over the top satisfied with her commitment and follow through to make the day as seamless as possible! I am sure there were many hiccups that day that were not brought to my attention and for that, I give Lindsay full credit! I was able to relax, be present and have a B+ personality that evening instead of my typical A- for all things attention to detail! I felt completely comfortable 'handing Lindsay the reigns' and entrusting she would handle everything as necessary, which she did!!!

We are beyond grateful for Kim Weinberg of LivenUp Events! From the very beginning, Kim was the…read moreultimate professional, so patient, kind, and supportive, even when I, as the bride, was feeling overwhelmed. She has this incredible ability to stay calm, cool, and collected no matter what comes her way, always finding solutions effortlessly and proactively preventing issues before they even arise. Her industry knowledge is unparalleled, and her planning experience truly shines through in every detail. From her amazing vendor connections to her creative, thoughtful ideas, Kim went above and beyond to make our wedding not just beautiful, but absolutely seamless. She kept us organized, on track, and stress-free throughout the entire process. But what really sets Kim apart is her heart. She genuinely cares about her couples, listens with empathy, and makes you feel supported every step of the way. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. She is a true gem, and we feel so lucky to have had her by our side. Kim Weinberg didn't just plan our wedding; she made our dream day a reality, and we will be forever grateful.

My husband and I got married at The Kimpton Gray a few weeks ago and we can't say enough good…read morethings about our experience. Throughout the entire process, the Kimpton Gray staff have been absolutely phenomenal, especially Mariah. She is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and thoughtful in how she works with couples to bring their wedding vision come to life. I had a lot of questions throughout the process and Mariah was always patient and never seemed frustrated by my endless emails. She always had an answer for our questions and did whatever was in her power to make our day special. She worked seamlessly with our other vendors and I could not imagine our day without her. The Kimpton Gray hotel is a beautiful venue and our guests were amazed by the architecture of the hotel, the picturesque staircase and Vol. 39 bar, and the ability to have an open air reception in the Boleo. We also received many compliments on the food and lack of a line at our bar. The Kimpton Gray definitely knows how to cater and host a wedding. Logistics were also very easy, as the ladies got ready in the Presidential Suite, the gentlemen got ready in the Gray's Robie room, we hosted pictures on site at the grand staircase and Vol 39 bar, and the entire ceremony and reception were in their 15th floor spaces (Adler Ballroom and Boleo Bar). We even hosted a short after party to close the night in the Vol 39 bar. Our guests stayed at the hotel with a room block which was very convenient, and The Gray even handed out welcome bags as guests checked in. We highly recommend The Kimpton Gray for a Chicago wedding because of its charm, high level of service and unique amenities.

Reception was very kind and helpful…read more The decor of the room itself is very confusing. There was artwork next to the toilet of a garlic bulb (which looks a lot like an onion) and the words "Keep calm it's just garlic". What a weird thing to have in the bathroom?! The coffee/tea area could definitely be expanded. I didn't want to wait in line, so I just went out for caffeine.

Martha was incredible! She was detailed orientated and so warm. Her calm demeanor and organization…read moremade this process so easy! highly recommend AELO. I do not know what we would have done without her!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with An Event Less Ordinary for a birthday…read morecelebration. From the planning process through the event itself, the team was kind, responsive, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with. They helped us think through details we never would have considered on our own, offered thoughtful advice and support, and brought so much expertise to the overall planning. On the day of the event, they made everything feel seamless. It was such a relief to know they were managing all the details and making sure everything went according to plan. The decor they created was truly magical. When I came downstairs after getting ready and saw what they had done with the greenery, candles, and overall setup, I was blown away. They added beautiful touches I never would have thought of myself. It completely transformed the event! Most importantly, they made the actual celebration happen without a snag. We truly could not have done it without them, and I'm so grateful for the care, creativity, and hard work they brought to such a special day. Highly recommend!

Thank you Vance Events for planning my wedding and reception!!! Xavier and his team were very…read morepatience and listened to exactly what i wanted. They planned and excuted my events beautifully. I loved my decor, the professionalism of the team, and it let me enjoy my events without worry. Thanks again!!! Definitely recommend to anyone !!!

Vance events is the best!!!!! The compassion, the work ethic, preciseness was very appreciated…read more We did not have to worry about anything. Everything was well taken care with confidence. Thanks for making our trip to Miami a memorable one. Blessings...

Oh my goodness!!! I thought I was being pranked! I have used this company twice and NEVER AGAIN…read more First time was in 2025, when I needed help with my sons graduation party. Plus was that the booking process was easy, pricing was fair, received a confirmation, etc. The day of the event the helper was a no show. And I did not get notified until she was 20 mins for arrival. They did find someone else (Thankfully) that showed up 1 1/2 hrs later but she was a great help. Now for this year, I decided to use them again because the ease of booking and availability. This time I booked almost 45 days in advance, got a confirmation, etc. The week of the event I received noticed that the helper has changed but the new person confirmed. Day of event, I get a call (shortly after the start time) that the helper is running late due to traffic. 20 minutes later the helper herself called that she is on her way but running late. I was fine with this, I was not upset, just told her to get to my house safely and I will see her when she gets there.... this is now over an hour of start time. The helper finally showed up, she was dropped of by someone and started heading towards the house, I immediately noticed something was off... she was dressed innappropriately, had a large sun heat and was wearing glasses with ONE LENSE. I knew something was off with her and when I approached her, she forgot my name and was pretty incoherent as to what is going on or what she was there for. I was not comfortable with her in front of my house, let alone inside my house around my guests. She was in very bad shape, sadly. After a conversation that was very difficult because she was unable to give me straight answer on what was going on with her. I decided to order and pay for her uber to get her home safely. She had no money, no working credit cards, no car, etc. She asked for food and water before leaving. I contacted Party Host Helpers right away, no one called me directly all we did is message. Now its monday and still no call back, no refund not reimbursment for the Uber. I have sympathy for the young lady. Really unreiable and the last thing a customer needs to deal with when hosting a party.

My cousin hired this company for her son's graduation party…read more The company sent 2 ladies, Nikki and Demi, and they were fabulous! Here's the oddest part, many of us thought they were friends because they worked so effortlessly together. Shocked to find out they only met today. I was able to talk to them, they were both very personable and focused on the party and the guests. Thanks, Demi & Nikki, great work.

Swetal and team helped make our fairytale wedding a success! They were incredibly easy to work with…read morethroughout the entire process, inclusive of providing budget friendly recommendations of how to dress up our space for the sangeet, ceremony, and reception. Swetal was also accessible in convenient ways -- I knew if I texted or e-mailed her, I wouldn't have to worry about constantly having to follow up to get an answer. We received numerous compliments on our wedding decor, and I would definitely recommend working with this team!

Swetal and her team did an amazing job for a last minute engagement party! She was helpful and…read moreworked within our budget to create this beautiful stage within 1 week.

Best money spent! I highly recommend Naturally Yours Events…read more Kristen was our event coordinator and she executed our day with perfection. 10 out of 10!!

The team at NYE events was fantastic to work with from start to finish. I had a great first…read moreconsultation on what I was looking for and was paired with Tempris, who I cannot say enough good things about. She is kind and thorough and truly made me feel supported and confident that all of our plans would be executed. She is both professional and warm and it was a true joy to spend the day with her! I wholeheartedly recommend NYE and am so grateful to Tempris and the rest of the team.

Gina does excellent work! She went above and beyond for my wife's balloon arrangement by creating a…read moretheme and including extra items that played into theme. She also installed the balloons on our front fence during heavy winds and when a balloon or 2 flew away she had back ups ready. Well organized and executed at a good price. Thanks again!

Unbelievably easy to work with, prompt, professional, you name it. I didn't even know what I…read morewanted, but Gina just let me talk. She asked me about the person we're celebrating and knew exactly what to do. Everything is up and neighbors are already asking about Mini Me Jubilee! Update: The indoor balloons are still inflated after over a month!

Yoni was a pleasure to work with - helpful, knowledgeable, responsive, and so creative. He put…read moretogether our vision for our wedding chuppah, backdrops, and lighting - it was beyond what we expected... so beautiful! We are so happy and thankful we hired them for our wedding! Thank you, Yoni!

Simcha Events went above and beyond with helping us plan our wedding in Skokie this July. They…read moreprovided lighting, music, event planning and coordination. The lighting around the room truly transformed the room and their monogram lighting made our chuppah look luxurious and special. They coordinated with our other vendors and made the day feel really special. They were professional, easy to communicate with, and a pleasure to work with. DJ Yoni did a fantastic job with fulfilling our request for Israeli music and he kept our guests dancing throughout our wedding.

"That was the best food I have ever had at a wedding, hands down" - multiple guests at and after…read moreour wedding. We booked The Rookery and worked with Jewell right off the bat. We booked our venue almost 2 years in advance, so we were not in a rush whatsoever, and we always felt calm and at ease with Jewell. Our first tasting was amazing, and then soon after, the President, Greg, took over our contract and we had a second tasting because, in his words "we can do a better chicken dish." He was absolutely right! Everything we tasted, at both tastings, was literally impeccable. Greg and his staff know food. Jewell really went above and beyond throughout the whole process and Maria is such a pleasant and kind human. On the day of the wedding, everything was incredible. There were a few extremely minor misunderstandings that were frustrating for a moment but nothing huge or that made our event any less spectacular. The service staff was so incredibly fun, kind, and really elevated our wedding with their kindness and thoughtfulness. I would highly recommend working with Jewell, Greg and Maria if you have the chance!

I have worked with Jewell many times since 2015, this was my first time using "Jewell To Go…read moreCatering" and the service and quality is just as high level. Most recently used for a cold serve lunch of 3 proteins, salad and starch for 20ppl - everything was great. The sauces did not have much punch to them, they were super mild, but I thought this was ideal for a business lunch where everyone had to be comfortable in a long meeting following eating without getting to brush their teeth, etc.