Truly, I cannot even begin to say how wonderful Fr Jef is…read more I contacted him years ago to officiate our wedding and unfortunately he was booked that day, but then COVID happened and pushed everything back of course. He was available for our second date of choice, but then that got pushed back too so we tried a third time. We spoke over text/email, and I felt a connection. That connection grew stronger when we spoke briefly on the telephone, but once we met Fr Jef in person, I had zero doubt that he was the officiant for us. He is kind, caring, has a tangible warmth, and above all is just a terrific person. He is professional but still can absolutely joke around and have a great time. He is also absolutely hilarious. His attention to detail is second to none. I am not sure what his middle name actually is, but my guess would be punctual because he is NEVER not on time which is obviously fantastic. He put our minds at ease, and we just felt safe and secure in his presence. The speech he wrote for us at our wedding was simultaneously beautiful, touching, and downright funny. I could tell everyone in attendance LOVED him. But above all, I love him. He is the right man for the job and makes every single couple feel so special on their big day. After the ceremony, I had probably 10 different people come up to me and say how wonderful they thought Fr Jef was. I said well of course he is - he's Fr Jef Johnson for crying out loud! They of course asked where I had found him, and I said that he had officiated my cousin's wedding in 2016, but I am assuming if you are reading this review right now then that means you are looking for someone to look out for you on your wedding day. Well let me tell you this: look no further. You've found the officiant for you, and it's Fr Jef. Thank you for everything, Jef! We couldn't be happier with our decision.

Fr Jef was the best officiant ever! We met him for the first time in person on our wedding day and…read moreeveryone thought he knew us for years!! He made our ceremony so personal and extra special. We could not be happier with the process leading up to the ceremony and with the ceremony itself! He was professional, hilarious, and went above and beyond for our wedding ceremony. He exceeded our expectations. 10/10 would recommend!

Bliss Bridal Magazine is a great resource to brides and host/hostesses alike. Their vendors can…read morehelp with weddings, anniversaries, graduation, garden party, etc. I first became acquainted with Bliss Bridal Magazine several years ago after a local business owner in Austin used their services. Fast forward to today and I have nothing but great things to say about them. They run a quality business and magazine that is a great resource to the community not only Brides. We have found food vendors, photographers, and rental companies (graduation party) through Bliss, all of them were a pleasure to deal with. Regardless of what your event is Bliss's vendor list is so comprehensive it is more than likely you will find the right vendor for you. Bliss has also hosted events in Austin that were beyond fabulous, if you ever have the opportunity to attend one, GO! They are nothing short of fabulous. The owner (Angela) is at every event and makes time to visit with all of her vendors/guest and she is pure joy. She is one of the most humble, hardworking and kind business owners I have ever had the opportunity to meet. Aside from being a savvy business woman she also has a giving heart. A few years non profits that I am involved with, CASA, and Settlement Home were considering bringing in business woman that could help with our youth population. Angela did not hesitate to come to Austin to share of herself in hopes of helping these kiddos. If you are hosting or considering hosting a special event big or small than Bliss Bridal Magazine is a must.

I went to the Bliss Bridal Show today in Temple, TX. My fiancé and I paid extra to attend the VIP…read morecocktail hour and magazine launch that included early access, a VIP swag bag, the new issue of the magazine, and complimentary cocktails 30 minutes before the show began. We showed up on time and were greeted by chaos and "it doesn't start until 1." We explained we were there for the VIP early cocktail hour and they said they cancelled it. No email, no notification, nothing. They had to give us and several other guests our refunds that were $5 per ticket (so it was brought back to the price of a regular ticket and raffle). I will say, they did give us the "VIP bag" which included 6 outdated magazines with the same information and a notepad. After this, we waited in line to receive our raffle tickets (two cards that had coupons, discounts or free things from different vendors) and were told they didn't have my name, after we had paid for them. The lady told me she would "try to email them to me" so we could collect them from the vendors but after a few hours, I went back and had no email from them and the lady in charge (who didn't even bother looking at us and talking to us despite being feet away) told another girl they would just put our names in the big drawing. They didn't even take our names to add them to the big drawing so that was a lie. We talked to a bar company- one of the vendors present who could only give away "mocktails" (non alcoholic cocktails) because they were told they couldn't hand out alcohol. About 20 feet away was another bar company, *not wearing masks* handing out alcohol to anyone without an ID check, and right next to them was another company handing out tequila and whiskey shots. No police officers were present which is a requirement when alcohol is present. Throughout the event, there was little to no organization, it was not Covid safe although individual vendors did what they could, and I as a bride felt like I never wanted to go to another show and be treated the way I was ever again.

Courtney did an amazing job with my daughter and her pictures! You can really tell she loves what…read moreshe does. Thank you Courtney

Courtney is beyond talented! I've been a client of hers for five years and she always delivers fast…read moreand beautiful pictures. She's amazing with little kids as well!

Love the floral arranging classes at White Orchid! The…read moreowner is very nice and I enjoy going there

I was looking for a photo booth company for my son's 11th birthday party and Photo Booth Bonanza…read morehad competitive prices and the best communication. They answered all my questions and went out of their way to make a customized event. I unfortunately had to cancel last minute, but they handled everything professionally. I will be using them in the future and would not hesitate recommending this company.

March 2024, Beautiful venue for all occasions. The owners are amazing people to work with. They…read morealso rent out table, chairs, centerpieces and everything you need to host a party. Checkout their website for all the things they have to offer.

I had a venue booked for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary... then came COVID…read more The venue cut to 50% capacity, which made it too small. I had to cancel and re-think everything. The venue needed to be large enough to accommodate distancing, catering and food service was sketchy since many places closed, local restrictions were fluid and I didn't live in the city where the event would be held. At one point, I thought we wouldn't be able to celebrate more than having a small dinner. It was discouraging. Then I found Milestone Memories and Events. I had a good feeling about Geri after our first phone call. The second call confirmed my initial impression. I needed someone with experience and good judgment that I could trust for advice. After all, large events take hundreds of decisions and bad choices can create bad experiences for all the guests. To give context, the guest list was 250 people. Given the circumstances, I estimated 100-150 would attend. The final RSVP count came in at 140. This was not a small event and we pulled it off in four months! Here are just a few highlights of my great experience with Milestone Memories: - We developed a budget, and came in under - They got to know us and designed decor and settings to match (my mom loved everything!) - Everything LOOKED AMAZING, tables, center pieces, lighting, photo backdrop, entry tables - All the logistics like how people enter, move, exit, accounting for seating, everything was great - They found the venue, catering, music and negotiated many details so I only made major decisions. I can't tell you how important that is because it can be overwhelming dealing with multiple contracts when the event is personal. - They took care of my parents and were so thoughtful of all their needs on the day of the event - Excellent communication throughout Geri and her staff are genuine, caring people and I'm so thankful we met. Don't misunderstand, she's a skilled project manager and straight forward communicator that will take care of business! What I mean is she thought of details that I could never have thought of. For example, she created a space for my parents to rest before the event and stocked it with a beautiful snack tray. She arranged a "Grand Entrance" which turned out amazing. My parents had a "first dance", and I mean they had never danced in public before, even at their wedding. This was Geri's idea and it made such an impact! This is the longest review I've written and it is still too short. What a great 4 month journey this was with Geri to create such a memorable celebration for my parents! People are still talking about it a week later. I still get emails and texts complimenting how great it was, and we have the best pictures to help us remember. Here's are a few things people are saying: "elegant", "fun", "relaxed", "beautiful", "amazing!"... My mom and dad loved everything! After working with Geri and her team for 4 months, I 100% recommend them to anyone needing a spectacular event!

While this DJ did show my husband and I some steps for the dancefloor, his work at my wedding was…read morethe opposite of what we asked for, and we didn't ask for much at all. He had us complete a questionnaire listing out our song choices for every moment on our wedding day, but hardly anything on that list was played. He boasted having over 8 working microphones, but the sound awkwardly cut in and out for our ceremony; thankfully the officiant was able to speak loudly enough for the guests. When it came to our cocktail hour and dinner time, I requested for soft Bossa Nova to be played but instead got royalty free r&b. I don't even like r&b and it wasn't on the list I provided. (All the songs played from this DJ are not official songs as he has to pay for licensing, so they're all royalty free songs, sung by nobody you or I know.) After dinner, I requested This is How we Do It by Montell Jordan for my bridal party to get everyone on their feet but instead heard Mary J Blige, which, again, was NOT ON MY COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE. Everyone including our coordinator noticed, as it was all listed on the final timeline provided to all vendors. When it came to my father daughter dance, we were told that, as a DJ, he is able to mix and mesh songs together smoothly. This NEVER HAPPENED, he awkwardly cut from song to song and it sounded horrible, again everyone noticed and we had to play it off. I explained tirelessly that my guests are not Mexican but are from Panama, we listen to a different selection of music more akin to reggaeton and salsa. I provided him the selection and hardly heard half of the songs on my list. The other half of what played at my reception was, AGAIN, music of this DJ's choice. He danced at my reception more than he actually worked, and my guests did not dance as much as they wanted to as a result. My guests were all people who are used to throwing Latino parties and are avid dancers; my wedding reception felt like a lame version of what it should have been due to this DJ. Only book if you want to listen to country or something of that nature, as he does not understand other cultures.

What an awesome wedding. The whole night from beginning to end was a great time because of this…read moreguy. Really knows how to fire up a crowd and keep them going, makes everyone feel welcome. Very friendly guy and very interactive with the group the whole time, he kept us all very entertained throughout the whole evening. Thank you!!

Loved working with Tappy Tuxedo on our wedding this November. Katherine was fantastic and…read morecommunicated with us when we needed help or had a quick question. The bartender was super friendly and great with our guests.