I had my husbands 55th Birthday at La Navona! the staff was supreme ! The event host Charmaine was…read moreattentive, friendly and helpful in the planning process. Great venue! The party was wonderful thanks in part to the staff. i definitely recommend !

Deceptive Practices and Unprofessional Service at La Navona…read more I recently had my wedding at La Navona, and the experience was incredibly disappointing due to the lack of professionalism, poor communication, and deceitful practices by the wedding planner, Kelsey Ireland. From the start, Kelsey was difficult to reach, adding unnecessary stress to the wedding planning process. Despite paying for her services, she rarely responded to my emails or texts and was often unavailable. On the day of the wedding, despite clear weather and only a 15% chance of rain, Kelsey insisted on moving my ceremony indoors. She claimed she had been trying to contact me, but there were no missed calls on my phone. One of the most frustrating aspects of the day was the wedding ceremony program, which was included in my package. Kelsey promised to fix the program the night before the wedding, but she didn't follow through. The next morning, just hours before the wedding, she told me the best she could do was to enlarge the existing program without making any real changes. This forced me to scramble and fix the program myself on the morning of my wedding--a task that should never have been my responsibility. Kelsey was also rude to some of my guests and my bridal party, which is completely unacceptable. Additionally, she didn't stay for the entire wedding, and we were not informed she would be leaving early, despite having paid for her to be there. The wedding was also understaffed, with no hors d'oeuvres brought to the bridal party during pictures, and no announcements made for guests to take their favors or the small rum cakes we provided--resulting in hundreds of dollars lost. To make matters worse, Kelsey assured me that La Navona would provide shade for our musicians, but when the day came, no shade was provided. I had to pay out of pocket at the last minute to ensure the musicians weren't left in the sun. This kind of deceit and lack of follow-through from Kelsey at La Navona is simply unacceptable. Guests reported that Kelsey was telling them the pictures were done, causing us to miss photos with some family members. We are also missing our cake topper, which was not returned to us at the end of the night. Instead of enjoying my wedding day, I was left emotionally distressed due to the numerous issues caused by Kelsey and the venue's staff. This is not the wedding day I paid for. The overall experience was marred by unprofessionalism, poor communication, and outright lies. I cannot recommend La Navona or Kelsey Ireland to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy venue for their special day.

Had my wedding at Bendora Wedding in Worthington, Ohio. Patti was pleasant to work with before and…read moreduring the wedding itself, and the venue is a nice small space for an intimate ceremony. Unfortunately, the experience after booking and after the wedding became frustrating, and several important issues were never properly addressed. The first issue was with the package pricing. We only had two guests attending my mom and sister. We were told we had to book the next package tier because the smallest package did not allow guests, which cost about $200 more. During the wedding, Patty mentioned that because we only had two guests, we actually could have used the smaller package with just a small additional fee. However, when I followed up by email afterward asking about this, she denied ever saying that. That was disappointing and felt dishonest. The second major issue involved the photographer. Patti forgot to inform the photographer that we were scheduled, so the photographer arrived about 1.5 hours late. Because of this, many important pre-ceremony photos including dress photos, ring photos, and other moments getting ready had to be taken on a phone instead of professionally. We paid a significant amount for photography, so this was extremely frustrating. The delay also caused the rest of the session to feel rushed. Communication after the wedding was also poor. We were never given updates on when to expect our wedding photos, and I had to send multiple emails asking about them. I was repeatedly told the gallery had already been emailed to me, but nothing was ever received in my inbox or spam folder. It took almost two more weeks of back-and-forth before I finally received the link. Overall, while the venue itself is decent for a small wedding, the lack of communication, scheduling mistakes, and refusal to acknowledge concerns left a very negative impression. I understand that mistakes happen, but the way these issues were handled afterward is why I cannot recommend this venue. There are many better options for couples planning a smaller-budget wedding.

We just had our second daughter get married at Bendora and once again it was wonderful!! Patti is…read moreso easy to work with. Her communication is prompt, friendly, and efficient. We love having an outdoor and an indoor option. Being able to have the wedding live streamed for our family/friends that were out of town was amazing. We loved that Bendora has options to simplify all the wedding planning. My daughter loved that flowers were included in the package we chose along with a photographer. We highly recommend Bendora and Patti. Weddings can be complicated and stressful. Patti made it simple and easy. Thank you!!!

Finally got over here. It's right around the corner from us, in a historic building and with a…read moregreat history of hosting famous musicians. Every Friday night they have their house big band, and they also host weddings, etc. Parking was easy on a Friday in May, though getting off and on Sunbury can be rough if there's any traffic at all. The building has been restored and is beautiful inside. The acoustics are very good, and the house band is great. Plenty of comfy chairs and assorted sizes of tables. Sit on the main floor or the balcony. A small bar downstairs, and others around that I'm sure are used for bigger events. Photos of famous singers are scattered around, and there's a list of famous bands that have played there on one wall. There wasn't a big crowd when we went, which is good for dancing and picking a seat but worrisome when I think about how busy this place used to be. It'd be a great place for a wedding reception, anniversary party, high school graduation, etc. Maybe that's where they make most of their money. For us, $15 each for adults and $10 for kids for a night of great music.

The ballroom transforms one back in time. The newer lighting package is sensational. They have an…read more18 piece big band every Friday with one of 5 awesome vocalists weekly to enjoy. Very lovely staff, they work with your budget.

I had the privilege of officiating (as a pastor) a wedding where Meggie served as the coordinator…read more Without question, Meggie is (by far) the best coordinator I've ever worked with. From start to finish, Meggie and her team were organized, professional and put everyone at ease, even during a blizzard. She also had just the right balance between being directive, yet allowing everyone to give input and make their preferences known. I recommend her !

It is difficult for me to even know where to begin in describing what a gift Meggie Francisco is…read more Meggie does not just plan events--she designs, executes, and creates a deeply purposeful and indelible gathering that sets the stage for joy, celebration, and meaningful moments. I speak from the perspective of both the bridesmaid and the bride. As a bridesmaid in one of her weddings, I truly had the most stress-free day. Meggie took care of each and every detail with the utmost professionalism and careful communication, which meant that as bridesmaids we were free to focus 100% on celebrating the bride and groom. It's the only time I've been a bridesmaid without any confusion or harried running around behind the scenes on that day. Meggie provided me a true gift in getting to be fully present in every way for my dear friends. As the bride, Meggie was a fierce, strong, yet graceful, servant-hearted leader. She is a professional in every way, a clean communicator, and yet a genuine friend. She seamlessly carries all these roles in order to nail every detail. From having to navigate finding me a new hair stylist in the last two weeks, to finding creative ways to execute our dreams within our budget, to putting out last-minute fires, to building an incredible wedding vendor team that pulled off everything without a hitch, Meggie does everything. And the best part, she does it all with grace, class, and a genuine compassion that makes her an amazing gem. Please look no further! Meggie Francisco is truly world-class.

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I highly recommended Devoted Columbus! Michelle was incredible to work with and did a phenomenal…read morejob. I planned everything myself but wanted someone to help with setup and tear down on wedding day. I had a vision of how I wanted everything to go and I went over the details with her. It's one thing to see it in my mind but another to trust someone to bring that vision to life. I was blown away by how outstanding she was. We had a few issues and she made some quick decisions to work through them taking the stress off me for the day. I cannot thank them enough for how great they were and I appreciate so much how they helped make the best day ever possible. If I could go back, I would have hired them for more coordination help to take the stress off of me.

Sommer is an absolute lifesaver - we truly think she was born to do this, and can't overstate how…read moremuch we loved working with her! Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed every single second thanks to her. Everything we could think of, big and small, she made it happen - and kept us hydrated, relaxed, and well fed doing it! From weather issues to vendor conflicts to hangover prevention, she is the master of it all. Her partner, Mia, is wonderful as well - we had only had the pleasure of working with her for a couple hours, but she was extremely friendly, professional, and led us seamlessly. Kelly, her hospitality manager, kept all of our guests well organized, fed, watered, and entertained. Sommer and her team will treat you as family. This is our first time working with an event group, and we will never try anyone else!!

The team at Emerald Mae Events is exceptional, truly top of…read moreclass! Our wedding was flawless, thanks to their dedicated support and making sure we were taken care of. Sommer's event coordination skills, from the initial planning stages to the day of the wedding, were outstanding. She expertly orchestrated a beautiful wedding for us, making it an unforgettable experience! Booking with Sommer and her team at Emerald Mae Events was by far the best decision we could have made--wouldn't have wanted it any other way!