PopUpPicnicNYC helped me surprise my girl. I really don't have a knack for these type of things, so…read morethey helped me arrange a beautiful, romantic set up. I really didn't do anything except tell them the details and picked out a color lol. What they created was amazing, I was shocked at how good it turned out! Will definitely do something like this again, maybe a proposal! thanks again PopUpPicnicNYC team! U guys are the best!

My best friend and I hired Pop Up Picnic NYC for our birthday celebration…read more I loved that a location was chosen for us, given my little knowledge of the park. We were situated in a spot with a great view of Belvedere Castle and close to restroom access. This was such a sweet way for our friends and us to celebrate each other during the day. All setup was included and the aesthetic and atmosphere was the perfect combination of casual, cozy, and fancy that we were looking to achieve. Setup includes lots of blankets, pillows, 2 outdoor games, and a board of snacks. This is a wife and husband duo and their local, small business - was wonderful to be able to support them and the creative business model they've established. Once we arrived, they made sure to spend time to ensure we were comfortable and to get to know us before they left us to celebrate. It was apparent they put lots of time and love into their efforts and the setup! There was a last minute 45 minute pushback in our reservation time. As I understand, this was driven by catering and I felt like the company handled it professionally and they were sure to extend our time on the back end. Luckily we were able to do so as we did not have other plans that this impeded. The pricing is a bit on the steep end; however, more manageable if splitting with other members of your party. It also is rather comparable to other companies I inquired with. A few recommendations and suggestions I have for Pop Up Picnic NYC include: - Providing more water, even a cooler with water bottles would've been great as those were heavy to lug around - Shade. It ended up being a rather hot day and we were not near any shade, perhaps moving the space a bit to find some shade or including decor options that provide shade (umbrella, etc) - Access to the owners and info on the company is all through Instagram. It was great having access to images and videos from their previous picnics; however, there was limited access to what exactly the company offers. Even a one-pager that could be shared via email to explain the various options (including pricing & logistics) would've been great in speeding up the booking process - If able (I'm not at all familiar with park rules here), offering alcoholic beverage options/packages would certainly be worth considering. I would have absolutely given that option a look through All being said, I would absolutely recommend booking with Pop Up Picnic NYC for an event you're looking to plan. I will also have them top of list myself going forward when looking to book a similar event - I can only imagine how cozy one of their picnics would be in the fall. Thanks to Stephanie and team for making our birthdays memorable!!

I am speechless. WOW She planned my son's 1st birthday boss…read morebaby theme in less than 3 weeks. It was absolutely stunning and blew me away. Love her team and their hard work. She's honest and doesn't try to sell you which I appreciate. I promise you won't regret it. Go for it!

I contacted them last minute within 24 hours of my event and they were able to deliver! Beautiful…read moreballoon garland and table decor setup. They also came way before the party time to set up and were very communicative throughout the whole process and planning.

These guys were amazing!…read more They were so supportive and creative, it was such a great time, and we made an awesome song together!

Recorded a song here for my friends birthday and couldn't recommend this experience more. We love…read moremusic but none of us are musically trained. Seriously. The whole freeflo crew helped us through every step. Anyone can do it and our song came out great. If you're looking for a unique experience you'll always remember, couldn't recommend this more

Xin built trust and credibility from day one as she was responsive and engaging. She is also…read moreincredibly well connected and has a network of amazing florists, patisseries, etc. Xin is a visionary AND she can execute. Her work is top notch, both thoughtful and detailed, and I am consistently impressed with each new project she delivers. She's also very sweet, listens, and truly cares about delivering a quality product. Highly recommend Le Petite Prive Events!

Xin from Le Petite Prive planned, organized, and executed an incredibly elegant, yet masculine baby…read moreshower for my baby Leo in January 2019. Working with Xin has been an absolute pleasure - the best decision I have made! It was important for me that the entire experience of coordinating this baby shower be as stress-free as possible. Xin has gone above and beyond to respond back to my inquiries timely, suggest ideas without bulldozing over my vision, and has applied her impeccable eye for detail flawlessly (the photos attached speak for themselves!). She is such an honest and kind soul, that she even really rolled up her sleeves the day of the event & cleaned up after the guests. We're looking forward to coordinating a stunning baptism with her this Summer!

Suite 116 is small in space but it gets the job done if you are having a small gathering. One of…read morethe definitions of the word "suite" is a group of rooms occupied as a unit. Suite 116 is basically two rooms that operate as a unit. The event that I attended one side was utilized for the food and for the bar and the other side for the guests and the DJ. However, floor space was limited for dancing. Nevertheless, guests still enjoyed themselves and I enjoyed myself as well. At Suite 116, you also have to walk down one flight of stair.

Nice place intimate setting affordable but not great for anyone with mobility issues because it's…read moreonly stair access

I would give 10 stars if Yelp allowed!!!!…read more I cant say enough good things about Shimmer and Nancy. Everything was perfect!!! We planned a weekend of celebrations in NYC for a milestone bday. There were hotels to be coordinated, multiple large party dinners, and a party for 80 people. Nancy was on top of it all!!! We live in San Francisco, so we had to rely entirely on Nancy to find venues, hunt down hotels options, find the perfect cake, and even track down where would could get custom balloons made. Nancy came up with great ideas and was very receptive to incorporating anything in particular that we had in mind. We will definitely be using Nancy and Shimmer again!

From the owner: Shimmer is an event planning business for all social (wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, birthdays,…read moreanniversaries, holiday events) and corporate events. Shimmer will consult with client to recommend and arrange venues, photographers, caterers, florist, music,etc. ShimmerNYC is committed to creating memorable events and experiences for clients who want every detail to be perfect, but don't have the time to coordinate all of the moving parts.

The team at food trends is so lovely to work with! They are super talented and creative with how…read morethey present their food, tablescapes, event spaces...always making sure it aligns with your vision! Be prepared to be taking lots of photos of your food and hors d oeuvres!

Food Trends Catering went above and beyond! From planning to dessert, they nailed it with their…read moreattention to detail and guests raved about how delicious everything tasted. The captain, servers and bartenders were friendly and very attentive, which made it very easy for me to host. Highly recommend them!

I would recommend this business to any of my friends interested in throwing a party. I planned my…read morehusband a surprise birthday party while I was traveling internationally and Mark was really helpful. He was very communicative--even with the 13 hour time difference, I was able to coordinate with him easily. I had my husband be taken out of the house three hours before the party to set up... the balloon arch was delivered right on time. The photographer showed up half an hour earlier than the party. The magician I wanted to hire was booked somewhere else and I only found out a few days before, but the balloon sculpture artist Mark recommended instead was an absolute hit with the kids as well as the adults, which was a pleasant surprise. He made my husband the most outrageous birthday hat. Right when he was supposed to be done, one of the kids tripped and popped his balloons and got upset, and he stayed longer to make him (and a few other stragglers) more balloons. Truly kind. The photographer David was also really so helpful, friendly, and on it! He came early and helped with some of the set up... he was attentive and also very nice to talk to. Very natural (sometimes it's awkward when a photographer's in your face taking pictures but it wasn't awkward at all). We got a USB full of pictures right after the party! Really, what a great experience. My husband had a really great time. Thank you Mark and company!

I was throwing a birthday party for my Mother and wanted something festive and classy. I…read morebrainstormed with Mark, referring to some of the pictures on his website, and he figured out exactly what I wanted. They delivered the fabulous balloon arrangements right on time (a couple of hours before the party) and the delivery person was very helpful and friendly! Almost everyone at the party told me how much they loved the balloons. A great experience from start to finish!

Have your part(ies) here!…read more We used EDBM to throw a party at The East Wing (Upper East Side) for my daughter's 1st birthday celebration. My wife and I were beyond pleased! They guided us along from the beginning exploratory conversations, through the booking, the food and room setup, to the execution of the event. Wow...they are awesome and they know their stuff! Everything was a smashing success. Special kudos to how they knew all of what to expect too...ie. they were spot on right down to knowing certain foods wouldn't really be eaten as much as others (yes, we went against their advice and yes, we were wrong...lol...but good news is I have tons of leftovers for lunch this week!) Other notes: East Wing is perfect for about 50 people, especially if you need tables and other things laid out in the space. Its well lit but private, their is a bathroom in the room, there are great nooks and crannies to store things (strollers, presents, etc) and the food is both delicious and portioned correctly. We did a lot of research and the way EDBM prices its party packages is by far the best, especially for the nicer ambiance and food quality. They are upfront with all their charges, and at the end of the day, you definitely get more for your money than you would at other places around town of similar size and service. Also, a special kudos to their onsite party host, Lindsay. She is a master party manager, bartender, hostess, problem solver, and generally kind-spirited person. She answered questions, made us comfortable and assisted us in every possible way. Amazing at her job! They all are - Christine, Niki and Brittany. Bravo! We would 100% recommend EDBM to any and all who seek a suggestion for where to have a party.

Okay, so I booked my brother's bachelor party with the girls of Eat Drink and be Merry and let me…read moretell you how wonderful and accommodating they were and the services they provide. I can't remember all of the names but I believe there was a Brittany, Christine and I want to say Kate. Our first part of the night we started off at the Gin Mill for dinner. I got to be honest the food was a lot better than what I thought it was going to be. Pasta, Chicken, Steak, potatoes, tator tots, all delicious. Maggie, who was I guess the host of the party was excellent along with our bartender. I cannot remember her name but she was blonde (sorry) and very on top of whatever drinks we needed. I rate everything at this place a 10 Our limo driver Steve who was flat out the man...enough said!!!!! He catered to us as best as he could and went above and beyond. I would definitely have him as a limo driver again. As Steve took us to Down the hatch, the bartenders were there ready to wait on us, and they didn't disappoint. (Maggie called ahead for us!) The one down point of the night was when we ordered wings the staff brought the wings and set them up over on a shelf by the main door. The bouncer came over and asked us to clear the doorway. I understand 100% he was doing his job, but this is where the staff put the wings. I explained to him that we will move out of the way the best we could to not block the doorway, but asked him where were we going to go to eat? I said if you can find us a table I will gladly move. This bouncer had a Dallas Cowboys hat on and, said " you want me to find you a table, not my problem. Okay guy! We left immediately! Guy was just a rude................well you get the point. I called Maggie to explain to her the situation immediately and made sure she knew that we were not out of control, not causing any problems etc.... Next up, 3 sheets saloon. Everything about this place was outstanding. We had a waitress and I can't remember her name, but she was from Australia and she just kept bringing round after round until the open bar time was up! The bouncer Ivan was pretty awesome too. He kept us entertained throughout the night. All in all, the night turned out to be a good time..and I would recommend booking as everything went smoothly with the exception of the bouncer issue, but one guy with an ego, wasn't going to ruin our night.

Nice, historical, spacious venue and being there made it all the better since it was my and my…read morewife's first time in Harlem.

Very unprofessional....would not recommend to anyone having a large party at all.....security was…read morevery lax, and youthful. The party next to my room came in with impunity and ate up all my food&drinks. I sent several messages to the host that I was dealing with at the time...Bianca...to no avail, so i had to resort to expressing myself this route. This room cost me $10,000, so for it to be so awfully managed hurts. I asked for some sort of compensation but no one replied back...guess because they already got paid. So if you want a messed up evening, that happens to be very expensive and have any and everyone eat up your food&drinks, then i recommend here, but if not stay the heck away.