I had a wonderful experience working with Lisa for my son's first birthday. She was really nice,…read moreresponsive, and helpful in answering my questions. I wanted to have a Super Mario Bros theme for my son's birthday and Lisa's design came out perfectly. Everyone at the party loved it. It was the perfect backdrop for pictures. I'm very happy it came out perfectly.

Lisa and Theresa did an amazing job at my daughter's first birthday party. The balloon floor…read moredisplay was great as a backdrop for photos.

Julie and her staff were the perfect team to help my brother and I celebrate our folks 60th…read moreanniversary. We had 90 people there and truly got to enjoy it with no worries as Julie had it all under control. She offered all the planning help we needed to make it perfect. She arrived one and one-half hours before the event to help stage the catering buffet, table settings, and the bar. She continuously cleaned up and ensured that there were always clean glasses/plates/silverware so that I did not have to worry about the details during the event. Julie and her staff were very friendly, and I heard nothing but compliments from our guests about their service! I would definitely use her services again!

Time for an update. 5 years and three parties later, Julie is as great as ever. Gracious and…read moreprofessional. I wouldn't have any kind of large social event in my house without asking for her help.

TLDR: Book Tejel & Ambiance by Tejel immediately if you want to have the least amount of stress for…read moreyour wedding EVER and want a beautiful series of events, bringing your vision to life! Absolutely worth the investment (honestly, very reasonable for full service planning & on-site coordination) and worth building into the budget. Wedding Planning Process: My husband and I booked Tejel within 2 weeks of getting engaged for the full wedding planning & onsite coordination and I think it was the best decision we made. From the first call, Tejel and I clicked & it felt like a huge weight was lifted immediately. To name a few of the many key aspects: we wanted a destination wedding, so Tejel suggested venues that fit our criteria. She then worked with us to find our DJ & priest, coordinating calls, helping negotiate pricing, and reviewing critical details. She reviewed our venue contracts, travel agency contracts, and other vendor contracts so that we didn't miss important items or flags. Tejel created timelines immediately, sending us the to-do lists & spreadsheets that would keep us organized in the months to come. During our scheduled calls, we went over next steps, action items, ideas, and more. Tejel was always handling the emails to the venue and our onsite coordinators, keeping us on copy, so knowing she had visibility + would initiate responses took a HUGE weight from our shoulders. She knew our budget and constraints, but also knew where we'd be flexible and her insight was invaluable! On-site Process: Tejel + her assistant made sure EACH event went off without a hitch. She worked with our on-site coordinators and teams to go through the sites, suggest placements for all items, and bring our vision to life. Our guests have been continuously talking about how punctual, organized, and beautiful each of our events were and that wouldn't have happened without Tejel. She kept EVERYONE on task (which is so hard to do in an Indian wedding, especially with lots of family members), she was great with both sides of our families, she communicated throughout each event with me and my husband, and she made sure the two of us ALWAYS had food for every single event. I heard from so many people that they don't get to try their food/dessert at their events, but we tried everything and that's because Tejel brought us the food & made us sit down to enjoy :) I could continue but I'm sure this review is long enough already - just know that Tejel will work SO hard to make sure that the bride & groom get what they envision while keeping stress at bay and the added bonus is that she's just great to get along with too!! Don't hesitate, just book her :) THANK YOU TEJEL & TEAM!

My partner and I hired Tejel and Jaanki to assist with the logistics of our wedding, and we…read morecouldn't have made a better choice. While we had a day-of coordinator from the venue, we knew with all the details we had, extra support would be essential. From the very start, Tejel was incredibly easy to talk to and work with. The team was quick to respond and helped us organize a well-structured, action-packed timeline for the day. On the day of the wedding, Tejel and Jaanki worked their magic, allowing my partner and me to be fully present and enjoy the festivities. They stayed calm and collected, ensuring that everything on our timeline ran smoothly. They were also great at adapting when things didn't go exactly as planned--something that inevitably happens, even with the best-laid plans. Their attention to detail was amazing, making sure we had food, drinks, and everything we needed throughout the day. We truly appreciate all their hard work and dedication, especially given how DIY-heavy our wedding was. Their spirit and professionalism helped execute our vision perfectly, and we're so grateful for everything they did!

Fanatic team to work with. Quality delivery at great rates…read more Their detailed itemized pricing was a great experience when I was shopping around for a decorator. Coupled with timely response made it easy to work with them. Very professional and respectful people who delivered on the vision of my decor and rental needs. The quality of products used were good and clean(no stains on linen!) Highly recommend them.

Communication waa good, Ok…read more Price point is reasonable. If they could accommodate a little with pricing tht wld b good

The golf courses are beautifully maintained, and have the perfect amount of challenge for the…read moreaverage mini-golfer. My family and I visited on Sunday morning, and the cashiers were pleasant and seemed to actually enjoy their job. Arcade was clean, and games were all operational. I highly recommend bringing your family or friends here. We will be back soon!

Roll up your sleeves, loosen your hips, steady your stance and get ready for some putt-putt at…read moreGolden Tee Golfland! Castro Valley hosts this mini golf spot that's an affiliate of the Golfland family and features its two 18-hole ranges perfect for beginners and experts alike. After a few rounds on the green, consider venturing into their arcades to play some good old fashioned video games (Time Crisis and other dual player shooters, Mario Kart and other racing games, and fighting games) and skill games (like skee ball, table air hockey, and claw machines). Be wary, however, for those who have game cards from other Golflands, they're location specific so they won't work here unless you have one from this spot. Starting from the giant parking lot which is just off of a busy street, you'll make your way through the gates and stroll up the long walkway to the front desk where you'll register to get your clubs and balls (you'll get your choice from among a few colors). From there, you'll have your pick of the two courses, one for novices and one for the more adventurous. Make your way through the obstacles and mark your scorecard to determine the winner of bragging rights! We came for a birthday party and logistically, they have the main room amongst the beginner course which is well lit from all the open windows but I believe they have another space near the arcade for those looking for a more enclosed, private gathering. Once the guests arrived, they hosted an orientation and got the members all equipped and ready to go. The youngsters had a lot of fun and can't wait to return! The staff were all very friendly and helpful. You'll interact with them more at the arcades especially if you'll be redeeming prizes with your hard-earned digital tickets. The ticket values on the top tier prizes were pretty large but for frequent visitors or lucky winners, you can get some pretty neat stuff here. The mini prizes definitely reminded me of my times at the arcades when I was a kid, very nostalgic! Overall, Golden Tee Golfland is a well-maintained, family friendly environment conducive to an awesome time outdoors as well as an exhilarating experience soaking up the old school arcade vibe. We accumulated a ton of steps during our visit here and the kids could not stop hitting the greens to get their fluorescently colored balls into the holes. The obstacles are fun - there are water effects and moving doors and bridges. While most of them functioned as expected, there were a few hiccups with some like balls getting stuck or certain doors just not functioning as expected. For wetter seasons, the holes for the balls do end up pooling which makes picking the balls out a bit of an unpleasant endeavor. For being exposed to the outdoors, the place was in pretty good shape, however. It's a bummer that the Golflands don't have a unified system for the game cards as it just incentivizes families to just pick one and stick with it instead of venturing out and exploring the other amazing locations like this one. If you're a local, this is a great place to take a date or the family - it'll tee you up for a good time!

We worked with Nancy for our daughter's quinceañera, and she was amazing in every regard, from…read moreemotional support to executing our vision. The decor was amazing. Everything went smoothly. She is a perfectionist. She's very resourceful, and she helped me put together the quinceañera in less than five months. She made it happen. I shared our vision/inspiration board with her, and she executed it. When we walked in, it was like a fairytale. On top of that, she will fight for you to ensure everything is done right. She always looks out for her clients. She won't let you get taken advantage of because it's very easy for that to happen when it comes to spending money on events I am overly happy and satisfied with her services and I will most definitely work with her again for my next event thank you so much, Nancy you are amazing.

We have worked with this event designer on several occasions. Unfortunately, our most recent…read moreexperience was not positive. Communication was poor, and there was a lack of follow through on commitments. On top of that multiple vendors we hired expressed difficulty working with her due to her unprofessional approach. Based on this experience, we will not be collaborating with her on future events. On the last project we did together the court ruled in her favor, largely because we were the ones who drafted the contract (rookies) that's exactly what the judge said. However, there is plenty of evidence showing that the terms of the contract were not fully completed. It is also true that several of our vendors expressed difficulty working with you, along with others involved in the project. If you would like any proof to support this, there's plenty.

Jude and Don are Both Perfection Personified! We have had the pleasure of working with Jude for…read moremany years. Every event we have done together have been flawless. I give all the credit to Jude who communicates extremely well and make sure we are on the same page with the client's expectations. For Jude there are no do overs and we have to be perfect for the client. He also treat our team members with a lot of respect and care. He make sure they have food and water and that he is available to help if they need him. Jude and Don both have this Iron Man and Tony Stark power. They will do the heavy lifting and hard work that is required to put an event together and then turn around get dressed up in a Tux and be as suave and charming as Billionaire playboys. You won't be disappointed. They are Exceptional !

I can't thank DJ Don enough for making this such a special night for my wife and I. He was quick on…read morehis feet, kept the flow moving in a positive direction, made adjustments on the fly and really gave us nothing to worry about the entire time. It was like he read our minds when questions arose. He was very attentive and knew extent to do and where to be. I would highly recommend DJ Don for any of your upcoming events. You'll never notice a single problem to worry about because DJ Don is already on it.

Loved Sarsie's Parties (Sarah)! If you're not a DIY mom like me or not into having to plan all the…read morethings for you little's party, hire Sarah! Consultation was a breeze. Their website has the different packages they offer. You can always ask if there are things you want customized or changes to see if she can make it work for you. Sarah took care of decorations, party favors and themed utensils for me. Her team did the set up, and later returned for the clean up. All I really did was order the catering. The whole thing was stress free. If there were things I wanted added, I just text her and she would let me know if she can do them. She always made it work!

I've been following Sarsie's parties on IG for a while and finally, the opportunity came for me to…read morehire them. I hired them for my husband's 30th birthday. I reached out and they responded quickly. I sent some inspiration to Sarah and she set up a call to discuss how to make the vision come to life. Sarah was AMAZING. She was so sweet and easy to work with. She made the vision I had come to life. Everyone raved about the decor and it made me really happy to hear such positive feedback. Thank you Sarah for the beautiful decor and I can't wait to work together again soon!

LP Party did an amazing job with the jungle theme décor for our son's birthday! The unique…read morefiberglass animal structures were a big hit--kids loved taking photos with them--and the balloon setup was bright, fresh, and blended beautifully with both the park setting and the themed backdrop. They arrived right on time, accommodated our schedule perfectly, and were thoughtful about installing everything at just the right moment so the balloons stayed fresh and didn't overheat in the sun. Truly professional and creative work!

We used LP Party for my son's first birthday party. Gagan is a pleasure to work with. She is easy…read moreto collaborate with and offered great ideas. Unfortunately, my son's party had to get postponed because we all got Covid. Gagan was so understanding and empathetic and made it easy to reschedule to another date. She even tried to reserve dates for us, which was very considerate of her. On the day of the party, Gagan arrived early and was extremely efficient. They were in and out of there quick! The end result was stunning, grand, and elegant. Clean up was so quick and easy. We are so happy we chose LP Party!