The team at Simply Fresh is outstanding, and goes way above and beyond to help with every last…read moredetail...from strategy to onsite execution, clean-up, reconciliation and post-event assessment to help improve. The quality of the food is amazing, the price is outstanding, and the service from Hillary Clagett, our event coordinator, was through the roof. We've been using them for several events, and have no plans to stop anytime soon. You want a rockstar...just ask for Hillary by name!

Used them for our wedding at Brookside Gardens five weeks ago and we were very impressed. We sought…read moreout various caterers on wedding wire and they gave us the best deal for everything we needed. Did a tasting over a year in advance with my now wife and in-laws and then paid the deposit to lock the deal in. Ended up with a brunch menu that contained omlette and crepe stations, a yogurt bar, breakfast potatoes, fruit, vegetables, as well as a mixed pear and green salad. Our cocktail hour had avocado and spicy tuna sushi as well as bagels and lox. For drinks we had both mimosa and Bloody Mary options and 3 types of kosher wine for the toast. They also accommodated the kosher and other strict dietary needs of our guests. Nicole Ryan was our day of coordinator and she made sure our event ran smoothly and wonderfully. We definitely recommend simply fresh events!

Weddings. I've been to 1712 at this point. And you know the only thing people care about? The booze…read moreand the dancing. It's true -- have a decent bar and some great tunes and people remember your wedding forever. If you're in the DC area and you've got some budget to spend on a band, hire Night Song. Terrible name not withstanding, they are the best wedding band I've encountered. It was like being at a legit concert. They knew ALL the new hits -- things that are hovering at the top of the proverbial billboards and lots of oldies but goodies. They didn't sing YMCA once -- thank god. At some point they come down and hang with the crowd and sing their asses off. Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell part deux. They're incredibly talented, charismatic and just kick a LOT of ass. I mean, I'd see these guys at a bar in a heartbeat. In case your musical education is woefully lacking, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz-UvQYAmbg

We couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Nightsong for our wedding reception at the…read moreNational Museum of Women in the Arts. The band killed it! Their song selection was on point from start to finish, their energy was off the charts, and their talent was self-evident. From country to throwbacks to current hits, we loved every single thing that Nightsong played -- and so did our guests! Bennett's cover of our first dance song, "Running" by James Bay, was perfectly executed. We are huge James Bay fans, but honestly, we liked Nightsong's version even better. Our guests also didn't want to leave the dance floor, as evidenced by their last second request of an encore song at the end of the night, which the band happily obliged. In fact, so many of our guests have told us what a great band we had. We've heard things like, "That was the party of the century!" and "That was the best wedding we've ever attended." Wow - what a fun compliment for us to hear. We are SO grateful to Nightsong for making those rave reviews possible, and for packing the dance floor so that our wedding reception will always be one of those nights we will want to relive over and over again. This band is truly the best!

Had my wedding recently and hired RKO to play for our reception. Never met anyone more…read moreprofessional, easygoing, and motivated to make it a special experience than Rick. He put together a stellar group of musicians who brought the house down. I'm still getting comments from our guests about how much having them added to the experience.

I have been involved in many galas and dinners during my career, booked many bands and…read moreentertainers, several nationally acclaimed. Never had a better experience than Radio King Orchestra . Robin and Rick Gordon are the very best in every way. Truly outstanding.

Veronica, the East Coast face of Fleurish Events, is a delight to work with. She is laid-back,…read morethoughtful, & artistic, and handles flowers beautifully. She exactly captured my vision for wedding-day flowers, in everything from the bridal bouquet, to the mother's wrist corsages, to the groomsmen's herb boutonnieres, to the heart-shaped cake topper she fashioned out of olive branches. It was all perfect, and I can't wait to pass her name along to other friends & brides as they plan their own weddings!!

I cannot begin to describe how much I love Roxanne and her amazing team at Tres Belle. Roxanne…read moreinherited a complete mess of mistakes made by the wedding planner I had to fire just two months before my wedding and she turned everything around. When I called to inquire about her services, she made the time to meet me that day and we had a great conversation - and I wished I had hired her from the very beginning!!! Roxanne went ABOVE and BEYOND, we literally met for 8 hours at a time on many occasions to make sure we had all the details right, made wise vendor selections and she thought of all the things I didn't. She was literally working day and night to make my wedding a success. Roxanne uses software that is user friendly and efficient, and her excel skills are so impressive. She is organized, detail oriented, timely, responsible, reliable, thoughtful, and honestly the list just goes on..and on...and on!!! On top of all this, she is such a kind person, you can feel her warm spirit upon the first time you meet her. She is always calm no matter what kind of stressful thing comes her way and for that I am SO grateful. Just one week before the wedding, the hotel where we had booked our bridal suite called to tell me that they had accidentally triple booked and we no longer had the suite. I freaked out and Roxanne dropped everything she was doing that day to come and talk with the GM of the hotel and the way she negotiated a new deal resulted in an even better situation than we originally had! She handled challenges with vendors, family, etc with such grace and tact. Though she is so sweet, she was also firm and fair with negotiations and I always felt like she was advocating for me as the bride rather than trying to make extra bucks for preferred vendors - while also respecting the crafts and expertise of the vendors. Her many years of experience showed so many times when she was able to come up with creative solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems caused by my previous planner. She also came up with innovative ways to stay within budget as much as possible. I saved thousands of dollars working with Roxanne! My wedding of 400+ guests would have been a complete mess if it weren't for her. Roxanne made me feel so comfortable in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and the day of was no different. She was there early in the morning, ensured we had breakfast and lunch for the bridal party, and I even had another staff member, Amy, with me all day to address anything I needed. Roxanne's staff was communicating with one another all day and with vendors ensuring everything was going according to the detailed timelines she created. She had staff at the hotel, the church and the reception venue at all times to ensure everything was happening as it should and to assist vendors as needed. When we were running behind schedule, she and her team were able to switch things around to accommodate our needs and keep us on track. Most importantly, Roxanne and her team stayed at our reception venue until the very end (5AM!!) to ensure that all vendors met the rules of our very strict venue so we would not be fined. Because of Roxanne and her team, not even 1 flower petal was left behind! No doubt, the Tres Belle team are the ultimate wedding planning professionals. This review doesn't even begin to capture everything Roxanne and her team did for my wedding. My family, husband and I are eternally grateful!!!! I would HIGHLY recommend her and the Tres Belle team!!! Thank you also to Heather, Amy & Alex!!

Hired the vendor for my decorating/flowers/hair/make-up (so quite a lot). The planning phase showed…read morea lot more promise than was actually delivered day of, unfortunately. As a bride, it is disappointing that they fell short to realize my vision and there was no accountability. Hair/make-up was also delayed because the stylist felt ill and the air-brush machine stopped working. Over the top food and lodging requests. Ultimately not good day of reliability. Ps- my stylist Marleny, who works for the company, wrote a 5 star review on here??

Stopped by for a bite to eat before a round of golf. The restaurant was only a short walk away from…read morethe restaurant (we didn't know that the course also sells food). The prices for a drink and a small bite were fair - only $10 for a beer and side of fries - but nothing special taste wise. A buddy got wings and said they weren't worth the cost. All the staff were friendly and helpful, and the venue itself is beautiful. If you're looking for something to eat before your round, I would definitely check with the staff at clubhouse about food options first, but this is a great alternative if you're looking for a sit-down meal in a relaxed atmosphere.

The ambiance is bar none. At every turn I kept imagining a reason to book the space or bring…read moresomeone. Cozy, simple and sumptuous. We tried many wines, including: -the Crossvines Cabernet Franc-raisin and almost Nebbiolo overtones; -the Crossvines Barn Door red blend-balanced and warm with a hint of spice yet low tannin; -the Fairway rosé, which was light with great flavor and perfect with spring foods; -and the Riesling and then house ciders, with cherry and peach popular with different people. We settled on a bottle of the White Blend, the "Front Porch". It was not groundbreaking yet likable worked as a clean canvas that went with a lot of foods, not oaky, tangy, sweet, or dry. I enjoyed the butternut squash soup. I watched my friend enjoying the Farmer's Market salad and wondered if I should have gotten that instead! My friend enjoyed her burger and fries. The burger was pretty big and looked satisfying. My friend said the crab dip was really good, too. The best part for me was trying their wines while engaging with our server and the general manager. We talked about some of the events like wine tasting and menu changes and line dancing. We saw more of the gorgeous venue and bookable space for 300 indoors. It was relaxing and enjoyable and while I couldn't eat many items due to a wheat allergy, I definitely wanted to return soon and enjoy the backdrop and support a local winery.

Went with a group for a little art making retreat. Had so much fun. They are very helpful and made…read moreit so easy to create really beautiful pieces. Will definitely be back!

A Fun and different outing on Super Bowl Sunday. Looking to…read morejoin again for another experience

Came for my first salsa lesson and speed dating event this past Friday and had a great time! Our…read moreteacher Andrea was knowledgeable and fun while also being very encouraging. I barely have rhythm but I still had a good time. The speed dating was fun too and I appreciate that you get a diverse experience with meeting people and dancing. Price is a bit steep but maybe it's in line with the prices for their classes. There are a lot of parking garages nearby but I would recommend the Bethesda Elm Street Garage on 4910 Elm St, it was $5 for 3 hours and then it's free after that. Very close to Salsa with Silvia. You can't park outside of the building so be aware of that, not too sure about the other street parking. I would def do it again and I highly recommend! The staff that ran the bar and the speed dating were super sweet and polite. Overall a great time!

My husband and I decided to come for the Valentine's Day rumba lesson at the last minute. I'm so…read moreglad we did! The lesson came with a glass of wine that you could get at the beginning or end. The wines weren't anything special if you're a wine snob like I am but the lesson was the reason we were there. Mario, the instructor, was fun and engaging. Sylvia joined him for partner work to show us how to do some of the steps. Despite being the owner, she allowed Mario to really shine and lead the lesson while she stood silently by his side unless there were specific questions directed to her as the follow. I do wish the follow gave a bit more instruction. I've done several swing dance lessons before and that's always how they go - the lead (typically male) goes over the steps and the lead, and then the follow instructor tells and shows the follows what to do. Instead, Mario explained the steps for lead and follow which made it a bit tricker for people with two left feet like me to follow along. Despite that, we had a blast and are so glad we went and got out of our comfort zones. We hope to be back for more lessons! Singles - Salsa with Sylvia hosts speed date nights! I'm trying to talk some of my girlfriends into going.