Marlene is very talented and captures the essence of her subjects with whimsy and personality. She…read moredoes great work!

A few years ago I attended a kid's birthday party that hosted Scales and Tales. I was fascinated,…read moreand so was my spouse. We decided to surprise our daughter for her 9th, and we were thrilled at the experience. Beth and Emilia really know their animals, and they know how to handle kids, as well. The experience is both fun and educational, and it's worth every penny and then some. I can't recommend this crew enough, whether for a party or an educational gathering. I'll never forget the look of utter delight in my daughter's face and body language when she met Xena the sloth. If I can find an excuse to book Scales and Tales again, I will.

We Went to the little event they had in Plainfield and immediately left because I couldn't stand by…read morewhile a bunch of animals are stuck in plastic crates and closed bins on a 100 degree day, there were 2 ducks in one crate, what I assumed was chicks in another container, a Turkey and multiple closed bins of whatever else they brought with them and they were just left out in the 100 degree heat, it was way too hot outside for the event, it was awful. The event felt very disorganized as they put a chinchilla on a bunch of kids heads for the first 15 minutes while the other animals were sitting in a hot crate making noise. It should have either been rescheduled or at minimum they should have had them in an air conditioned vehicle on a day like today.

Booked a class on a Sunday for Valentines Day and loved it!…read more We had Urszula as our instructor and she did not disappoint. She has a great sense of pacing and gives participants autonomy to express their own touches to pieces. She gave me really helpful pointers as it was my first time doing a class and I loved how she demonstrated on her own plate to show me how to blend colors if I wanted to and did not simply do it for me. If you are 21+, they are very accommodating with BYOB providing ice, glasses, and OJ for mimosas! Whether it's a group of friends, galentines, or date night, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

My friend and I had so much fun painting at their Fluorescent Friday/Blacklight: Midnight Glow…read moreevent! Our instructor was really sweet and gave us helpful suggestions to improve our paintings. The owner was super friendly too! I loved how he shared some history about the building. He said Al Capone produced bootlegged alcohol there, and that a burn mark on one of the wooden beams is actually from that time! I thought that was so interesting. He also did a mini trivia game, and the winner got one of the instructor's paintings. I won! I got a really cool painting that's now displayed on my bookshelf. I loved the overall atmosphere and how friendly everyone was at this location. My friend and I are already planning to come back to try another painting style!

**A Flawless, Magical Day Thanks to Egle Karpova!**…read more If you are looking for a wedding planner who is organized, visionary, and a complete lifeline on your wedding day, look no further than Egle Karpova. Hiring her was, without a doubt, the single best decision we made during the entire planning process. From the beginning, Egle effortlessly grasped the exact vision and aesthetic we were hoping for. She took our scattered ideas and turned them into a cohesive, breathtaking reality, which immediately reduced our stress and allowed us to actually enjoy our our special day. The true magic, however, was on the wedding day itself. Egle operated with such calm efficiency that we didn't have to worry about a single detail. When a minor hiccup occurred with the floral delivery, she had it resolved before we ever knew there was an problem ensuring the ceremony started on time, the transitions were seamless, and every guest felt cared for. Because of her expertise and tireless effort, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every minute of our wedding--it was truly the most stress-free day we could have imagined. We received countless compliments from guests on the impeccable organization and stunning atmosphere. We cannot recommend Egle highly enough. She is professional, passionate, and genuinely cares about making your wedding dreams come true. Thank you, Egle, for giving us the wedding of our dreams! Linda

It's actually way too far away from where I reside . I've been there before!! I love the atmosphere…read moreand how helpful the staff has been- A alas, it's too far away from me KNITTING RULES

Tried rug tufting for the first time and honestly... best date I've been on in a minute. I was so…read morenervous at first (curvy lines had me fighting for my life), but HUGE shoutout to Emily for being the sweetest, most patient guide ever. By the end I was locked in fr. The studio had everything - tons of colors, multiple craft options, and it's BYOB.

I am so grateful for the opportunity that Lynne and Laurie gave me! Fresh out of Columbia College…read morethey took a chance on me. I'm forever thankful! Hands-down, the best professionalism and service, they value their talent and really embrace you!

Shirley Hamilton is an amazing agency to work with! All of the ladies there are professional, warm…read moreand extremely hard working. They know each and every one of their actors very well and will help with any questions or concerns immediately. I could not recommend them highly enough!

Janice made the entire process easy and efficient. She answered all our questions, came to our…read moreevent prepared and was kind and helpful to our guests. I'd highly recommend Beyond Your Dreams Events.

Look no further! Jennifer and Janice were exceptional for my parent's 50th anniversary party! They…read moreare extremely professional and took the worry out of planning on short notice! I highly recommend their company!

So professional, incredibly timely, and the work speaks for itself! We ordered a balloon…read moregarland/backdrop with signage, and the final setup completely transformed our space. Every detail looked immaculate, the colors were perfect, and the design was even better than we imagined. Communication was smooth from start to finish, and everything was delivered/setup on schedule. Highly recommend--Dreamt Up truly knows how to make your event look amazing!