I asked for a song and he played it but ended it early and I went to ask why he said I don't want…read moreto listen to it anymore so he skipped the song to another one and I went to ask for the song again he said no he doesn't like it

Tim with Music Unlimited was absolutely fantastic to work with for our wedding. We got married at…read morethe John E.N. Howard Bandshell and had our reception at the Shadowland Ballroom. I was worried about the sound quality at the bandshell because it's an outdoor venue, but Tim is a pro and made sure our vows were heard loud and clear. Even in the iPhone videos, the entire ceremony is audible. He also timed the ceremony music perfectly. The dance floor was full the entire night at our reception, and he worked with the photographer to keep the flow of the night on schedule. Tim flowed seamlessly between feel good songs, to line dancing, to the Chainsmokers. The variety was exactly what we wanted. He was a pleasure to work with. He's incredibly polite, organized, and fun. Don't hesitate to book Tim for your DJ needs.

I wish we could give 6 stars on "flexibility" because Shadowland certainly earned extra credit…read moreduring our pandemic wedding planning journey! I can't say enough good things about this venue and staff. I wouldn't wish our Covid wedding planning stress on any bride and groom, but I will tell you from personal experience, Shadowland will stop at NOTHING to give you the best wedding reception possible! We were the classic "had everything planned out pre-Covid" story, so the Covid curveball really forced us to revise all our plans. Shadowland worked with the state on what the current guidelines were, and kept us updated with every change, giving us our options and telling us what to expect. Our venue wedding coordinator, Rysa, was so responsive with our questions, and truly made us feel like our wedding day was as important to them as it was to us. Having an August 2020 wedding, we were unfortunately constrained to an outdoor reception, and although it was crushing to not be able to us their beautiful ballroom, I cried happy tears when they informed us they would be putting up tents for us outside so we could still host our reception with them. With so many cancelations and changes, it was a huge relief to know they were still in our corner and not going to give up on us! Not only did they stick with us, but they went above and beyond to make sure it was amazing. One perfect example of their attention to detail was the color-coordinated bracelets they provided for guests to display their social comfort levels at the reception. This was a huge hit during an event where we had many guests of varied preferences. I would have never thought of this, but it made ALL the difference and was one less thing for me to worry about on our wedding day when we were giving out hugs and hellos. I will admit, even though we didn't choose it on purpose, the outdoor "tent on the beach" feel was actually pretty great! The guests loved being able to walk down for sunset pictures, and it was fun dancing under the stars. Fortunately for us, the one thing we did NOT have to change was our food choices because Shadowland provided all the catering. There were so many great meal options available at our tasting that it was actually hard to pick what to serve on our wedding day, and as expected, everything was delicious! We received many compliments on the food. Our wedding reception was absolutely perfect, even amidst the ongoing changes, and i know we have Shadowland to thank for making it possible.

I cannot say enough positive things about having our wedding reception at the Shadowland Ballroom…read more For starters, the staff is FANTASTIC. Nicole and Jasmine made the entire planning process so easy and fun. I didn't have a wedding planner or coordinator, so it was helpful to lean on Jasmine for questions or advice. She was organized, responsive, so sweet, and helpful. Even with my crazy type-A personality I was able to relax on my wedding day knowing Jasmine had everything covered. We had 150 people and the ballroom was a great size for that. We used the patio for cocktail hour, and that was a hit. We had a second bar on the patio for cocktail hour as well. The food was great; we got a lot of compliments and it was so easy to have catering through Shadowland. The ballroom was beautiful. The only thing I didn't love was the chairs at Shadowland, so I went with gold chiavari chairs from www.chiavarichairswedding.com and they were fantastic and really made the room look great. I recommend using their preferred vendor list. It was so nice to have vendors who were familiar with the staff and layout. We used Ben Pancoast photography and photo booth and Music Unlimited for our DJ. They were terrific. We rented the carousel for 1 hour and it was a HIT. Our wedding was 21+ and the adults loved it. We definitely needed the full hour for the 150 guests to get our photos done first. We also loved the Mock Wedding shadowland throws for their confirmed couples. It was a great way to meet vendors and see the space in action. THANK YOU Jasmine and Nicole for making sure my husband and I had a perfect wedding day. It really was the best.

Wow what a wonderfully different D J !…read more I went to my niece's wedding in St. Joseph, Michigan. When I heard she was having a D J for music, my first thought was that this would be just another D J. How wrong was I. I seldom dance at weddings. I leave the dancing to the younger people, but the MADHATTERS had me, my wife and everyone out on the dance floor and LOVING IT. What a FUN party. If you want music, entertainment and a great time at your event, CALL THE MADHATTERS. Carole, thank you for a great time at your wedding. Love, Uncle Joe

Oh my word amazing....well worth every penny. He cater the…read moreshow to my girls 5 and 7 for their birthday. We thought we would have 10 friends, 24 rsvp last minute. He never changed the price on us. He did amazing all 30 kids were quiet and amazed, giggled hard and had so many oh my goodness moments. The best part was as parents were picking them up they were going on and on about their certain favorites. I loved it. Price is set well, you get more then you pay for. I'd highly recommend for any occasion.

My husband and I planned on having our wedding in St. Joseph Michigan late October. As you can…read moreimagine it was pretty chilly but we were lucky to have a sunny day. The Veranda at the Whitcomb made our day wonderful. Pros: Their beautiful setting, wonderful staff, .. everything was absolutely fantastic. They help you plan everything in advance and you can be 100% sure that everything goes exactly as planned. Danielle will tell you what you need to do step by step. We really could not thank her enough ! CK catering is an award winning catering and the awards they have won they really really deserved." Leyla, the dinner was just too good ! ! !" was what I heard over and over during and after the wedding. Lil' Fox Bartending requires you to provide the alcohol but they will have all the mixers and everything else. This not only will save you a lot of money but will also allow you to have your favorite selection. They will help you through out the planning so you don't need to worry about anything. Make sure to check out their roof, they allow the couple and the photographer up there to take photos. The view up there is breathtaking and I am not exaggerating at all ! ! Cons: Unfortunately it was cold and we could not have the curtains open, and the curtains are rather old but besides that everything is perfect. Like I said we knew it is going to be cold and the curtains were necessary to keep it warm indoors. They also provide heaters which do a great time at keeping the place warm. They are a little loud though, but nothing annoying really. Anyhow if you get a chance to have your wedding before the cruel Michigan winter attacks, you should not go anywhere else. Check out their photos on facebook and you will not want to go any further.

My wife had her birthday party here. The venue is semi-outdoors and we were having it in early…read moreMarch, so obviously there was some concern. Luckily it was not too cold on the day of the event and they had a bunch of heaters for us to use (and we rented a large tent heater). With the curtains closed and all of their heaters running, it actually got quite comfortable inside. People were somewhat huddled around the patio heaters, but with them put together in the main area, it was fine. People were able to move around without their coats on and have a good time. Overall this is a great venue!

We go back 60 years and she is the finest caterer in the county her food is outstanding and I…read morespecifically love the old fashioned Polish sausage it's a gray lynx sausage outstanding and Oliver food simply Delicious you can't go wrong with Aunt ladies catering service she is she is a 20 out of 10 10 scale I mean she is just outstanding I think of Aunt ladies every time you go to a wedding or a family reunion or any type of big engagement and Libby's always there catering it I love Aunt ladies thank you very much for your time I hope you have a wonderful day Dennis

We received two different arrangements within three days, and they were absolutely stunning. My…read morewife, who has worked in the floral business for many years, was amazed by the quality and attention to detail. Truly a beautiful and uplifting experience!

I have recieved flowers from Small Town in the past - which were beautiful and lasted a sufficient…read moretime . I was also emailed today and asked to leave a review which was not allowed on their website because if was only 2 stars. I recieved another arrangement this week which appeared mass produced- boring and flowers were unhealthy - started to turn brown the second day ( which was Christmas) And yes - I added water. I'm sorry - I wish the experience would of been fantastic like the first time. I will add picture when I get home.

I never expected to tie the knot... kind of a free traveling spirit. But I found myself back in the…read morebeaches of Lake Michigan and telling a very sweet guy yes. Barn weddings and banquet halls are the rage around here and nothing felt right for us. Then I found a new (recently renovated) venue called Lake Michigan Gardens. We were sold. We did the vows outside with the pond, flowers, arbors, and space for guests to roam was lovely. The dining area is spacious and you can set it up how you prefer. The bar area is really great and us girls had fun in the brides room getting ready. Kristy, the event coordinator, is down to earth and so helpful and we just knew it was the spot for us. I think we may be the first wedding they have had, but I guarentee it will not be their last. They will work with you on vendors and your thoughts and wants. Weddings are crazy, but ours went smoothly and it had a lot to do with Lake Michigan Gardens. I highly recommend checking out this lovely spot. All of my family and friends had nothing but high praises for the venue and a beautiful day there.

Beautiful venue for weddings, birthday celebrations or family gatherings. Very clean, bar, lounge,…read moredressing rooms for bride and groom, large kitchen and ideal setting for photos. The property has beautiful trees, area for barbecue and ample parking.