Not a good experience. They security kept coming every…read moreother time to tell us to lower the volume. If you rent it for a special event like weddings or quinceaneras please specify what type of sound system you can bring in the hall. Is really disappointing to Not be able to enjoy the party when you can only Have the volume up to certain point other wise they will "call the cops"

We recently hosted our daughter's 14th birthday and we couldn't be happier with our experience!…read moreFrom start to finish. . The ballroom itself was beautifully maintained, spacious, and created the perfect ambiance for our celebration. Our guests had an amazing time, and we received so many compliments on the venue and service. I highly recommend Alameda Ballroom to anyone looking for a beautiful space with a fantastic team to support their event. Thank you, Amalia and staff, for making our daughter's birthday unforgettable!

We just went on the 4th of July dinner, dance watch fire works cruise on the bay. It was great. We…read morehave seen the Cabernet Sauvignon yacht docked in Alameda when we go walking along the shore but never really thought about looking into cruises. We boarded around 6:30 after getting checked in. The bars opened at 6:30 (2nd and 3rd deck) so it seemed like a good first stop upon boarding. Buffet dinner of chicken, hand cut prime rib, sauteed vegetables, salad, lemon rice, and cheese cake started just after 7. I had 2 helpings and cleared my plate both times. Delicious. Back to the bars. Both had beer, wine and spirits. The upstairs bar had the good tequila as well as more premium spirits. Around 9:30 we were in position off the San Francisco waterfront to watch the fireworks. The open top deck was perfect for viewing. It was somewhat clear earlier I the evening but of course the fog rolled in just in time for the festivities. It was still a good show. The DJ was playing tunes all night on the 3rd deck but the dancing really started after the fireworks. The crowd was mixed but everyone was pleasant. The over zealous clean up crew decided to grab our drinks while dancing. The bar crew replaced them even when the bar was technically closed. Huge props to them. Will definitely do this again. Maybe for fleet week when the planes are flying.

Had our high school prom on the Commodore and it was okay. The boat itself had 4 levels with the…read moreupper deck being an open space as well as the 3rd level having a bit of an outdoor portion. The other levels were mainly designated to food and photobooths. The boat drove all the way past the golden gate bridge from Alameda and back. The views were spectacular but the cruise itself was just okay. Pros: - Amazing views from the deck as well as all areas inside the boat. Really loved the route it was on. - Lemon bars which were slightly too sweet but still delicious. - Friendly waiters who were always asking us if we wanted any drinks and clearing the plates. Cons: - No elevator so it was hard to climb up and down the stairs in a long ball gown. - The bathrooms were tiny, not poofy dress friendly. - The food is actually terrible. Think grapes with saucy chicken, I don't know who thought of this option. - The dance floor was on the 3rd floor and while people jumped, it seemed like the ceiling tiles were about to break on the 2nd floor. Overall okay experience. Should have spent more time looking at the views instead of eating the food.

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.

100000% RECOMMEND! I hosted my 22nd birthday picnic for six people, and Picnic Story made the…read moreexperience perfect. Freya is so sweet and so communicative, and she was so patient with my questions. She made recommendations based on what I wanted for location, charcuterie, etc! The picnic set-up had everything prepared (utensils, water, plates, games, and more)! She even had a teapot and hot water for tea. I ended up extending for another hour because my friends and I were having such a great time, and Freya was so patient and flexible! I contacted other picnic companies, but I picked Picnic Story because of Freya's kindness, the straightforward process, the beautiful set-up, and the affordable pricing! I'll definitely book with Picnic Story again!

If you are looking for a beautiful, elegant and unique way to celebrate your special occasion this…read moreis IT!!!! Freya does an AMAZING job. Every little detail is well thought out. Great communication between you & her help your special event turn out like a dream come true! It was a fairy tale like picnic story for our anniversary! The cake was delicious, Freya picked up our dinner, had a great variety of add-ons including photographers, singer & she personalizes the package to make your special occasion an unforgettable one!! Thanks again Freya for all your hard work!! We are still in awe & getting tons of compliments! We highly recommend it! Pricing is reasonable for all that you get. This for sure will be a memorable anniversary!

Jazmyn has done my sons 1st and now 2nd birthday party and always makes my vision come to life. She…read moreis professional, creative, and talented. Highly recommend for your next event!

The best in the balloon business! She made this beautiful background for a women's breakfast and it…read moreadded so much to the event! Timely, organized and creative, she's definitely our go to balloon person!

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!

Johanna/Twirl planned my 40th birthday party last year and it was a hoot. She coordinated…read moreentertainment, food and drink. It was no end of fun. She was very thrifty, finding multiple bids for casino crews and discovering one that was cheaper than all the rest and yet an incredibly good value. The food was amazing, steamer tray after steamer tray of dim sum. She even managed to deal with the back deck, which has a bird poop problem from a negligent neighbor. And all of this was done with an eye to making it eco friendly. I was impressed, and would hire her again in a second.

Johanna/Twirl helped Root Division pull off a FABULOUS fundraiser in April. Because of her, a 300…read moreperson event ended up with TWO bags of garbage, I believe. The rest was compost and recycling. Everything ran smoothly and seamlessly, and she helped keep the management sane and happy. Thanks for a fabulous event!

I absolutely love Allie. I love the experience she gave us for my daughters birthday. She came in…read moreeffortlessly, set up with her team, got everything arranged and perfectly done. I had the most stress-free experience and we all enjoyed the party so much. Everyone was astounded by the details and how everything was put together, if you're ever looking to hire someone with the perfect eye, someone who does not need a lot of direction (I gave her the most minimal details and she gave me the most amazing product) and someone who knows how to set up with style call my girl Allie. Don't hesitate your party will look amazing and you will have the best time.

If u wanna have a party the ppl will be talkin about for months. Get Allie to do ur party. She…read moreturned my vision into reality. I can't believe how great it looked. It was beyond wat i expected. Thank u so much Allie.

I hired the Bartender Company for a 50th birthday party, and I'm so glad I did! Communication…read morebefore the event was clear and easy. Our bartender, Jonathan, was wonderful. I could not have been more pleased. The drinks were great, the service was wonderful and the presentation was top notch.

I worked with Carlos and his team for event for our R&D team and have nothing but great things to…read moresay. Carlos was extremely easy to work with, always responding very quickly and able to accommodate our requests. The onsite team was great and everyone was very friendly. The presentation at the bar was very professional and there was plenty of options for folks. Thank you Carlos and team!

Having Very Merry Events coordinate during the month of our wedding was one of the best decisions…read morewe could have made! Our wedding was held at Cornerstone Sonoma which plays hosts to multiple property attractions including a winery, barn, dinner tent, shops and outdoor art installations. With a venue as such, VME was efficient and strategic in all accounts to ensure each phase of our wedding ran smoothly. Rom was absolutely amazing as our lead coordinator! Right off the bat, she understood our style and the type of wedding we wanted to plan. She showed a genuine interest and offered sincere suggestions which we really appreciated. With it being wedding season and all, we never once felt her attention divide. We can not thank her enough for being engaged and on top of everything. As a bride who has never dreamed up a wedding as a child, we were kind of just pulling random pins in hopes it would all come together. Rom was really supportive of all our major DIY projects and even scheduled touch bases to help keep us on track. We commend her patience and positive attitude throughout the entire adventure-- which I have to mention was tested during our ride from the hotel to the venue! With a storage mishap, each of the bridesmaids literally held a layer of our four tiered wedding cake in lap as we steadily drove all while keeping with the timeline schedule. Let me just say how comforting it was, Rom was completely calm and collected ensuring me the cake would be assembled without worry. In my head, I'm just praying we don't run over a speed bump and butter cream her entire interior! The level of dedication we received from Rom and VME on our wedding day was above and beyond anything we expected! The communication between all our vendors alongside the VME team was consistent from start to finish. Throughout the day we even received compliments from our guests on their professionalism and how well each series of events was executed and transitioned to the next. It was clear all parties involved were on the same page. Number one wedding day advice: spend a moment with each other to just take it all in. We are so grateful for Rom, as we were lucky enough to take in many moments during our wedding day!

Mary was absolutely fabulous to work with. She was the second or third planner we met with and we…read morehit it off right away. Mary asked what style I was thinking and came through during our first meeting with pictures and swatches of what I wanted. She is very professional, prepared for anything, and above all just a cool planner that we can now call a friend. I would say that hiring a planner is such an essential thing because she was so on top of things and supportive whenever I needed her. My mom just loved her also and was very pleased with the work she did. Mary really put her whole heart into making my dream wedding come true and would recommend her to anyone.