Shana has done beautiful heirloom portraits of both my children. Both had theirs done around 11…read moremonths old. She was a pro and so kind from the beginning, from explaining the process, to consulting about the outfit, taking the photos, and assisting with selection afterwards - she was wonderful! Both kids were immediately comfortable with her and she took lots of time, energy, creativity, and patience to ensure we got some great shots to choose from. What I will remember about the studio sessions was how joyful they were, how much we all laughed. The finished portraits continue to bring us joy. Such a nice reminder of how fast the time goes, and our children love looking at them and are proud to show them off. Shana is right, they do instill a sense of belonging in kids and remind them how loved they are. They've been a wonderful investment and are probably my most cherished possessions!

Shana is wonderful! She's very sweet and bubbly and does an exceptional job creating beautiful…read moreportraits. I've had two sessions with her so far. Shana takes the time to sit with you to discuss clothing options (if doing outfit changes) and "problem areas" that you'd rather not emphasize. During my outdoor photoshoot, she would stand on an stool bending every which way just to get the best angle. The pictures turned out beautifully! The only negative thing I have to say is that her prices are expensive ($75 for a 7x5), but the quality is impeccable. Overall, I was extremely happy with the results!

If you need a photographer in St. Louis, look no further…read more I've hired Jenn for both my professional headshots and a family session in the park and she was fantastic for both! I HATE having my photo taken, but she actually made the process fun and worked with me to produce really flattering headshots. I've gotten multiple compliments from friends and colleagues on my new headshots, and I would recommend her to any professional without hesitation. For our family photos, I was blown away by how patient she was with my 3 year old son, who was not in the mood to have photos taken the day of our shoot. She cheered him up in impressively short order, and ultimately she took gorgeous photos that captured our family's personality perfectly. And when I thought it couldn't get any better, she turned around the proofs and edits for both sessions very quickly! She was professional and communicative throughout, and I can't overstate just how much I've enjoyed working with her.

We were tasked to find a photographer to do head shots at our HPE Software booth, for a large…read moreconference we regularly attend. With a simple google search, we found Jenn's website and quickly received a response. Working with Jenn was a breeze from start to finish. She was extremely professional, accommodating, and listened to everything we needed/wanted while even suggesting ideas we didn't think of! She was easy-going and by far a pleasure to work with. She provided amazing equipment that was simple to setup, and the end products were amazing. Her personality even helped drive people to our booth! Jenn is extremely passionate about her work and it definitely shows in her work ethic. We loved working with Jenn and would gladly work with her again!

We were very happy with our photographer who came to my son's High School to do outdoor senior…read more photos. The ordering was very streamlined and affordable!

We have been coming to Ravetta's for years! Everyone working there is so professional and…read morepersonable, providing excellent service and an attention to the details that makes the quality of their work stand out. If you are looking for beautiful wedding photos, baby's first photo session, or photos of kids and families and want the very best, look no further!

Hire Sarah for all of your photography needs!…read more Sarah shot a bunch of events for me in the past and does such a wonderful job. She's completely reliable, and you don't really have to give her any direction in order for her to get great shots. I love that she "blends in" to whatever event she's shooting... sometimes photographers can get in the way and be really distracting to guests, but that is never an issue. The best part is I always had the photo disc in hand about a week or so after the event, which is pretty darn fast. I plan to use her for a few different things in the future. Great photos, great lady!

Sarah is wonderful, very professional, and an artist. She shot a series of impromptu, unposed…read morephotographs of me and my husband. Showed me myself as I am rather than what I look like when looking in the mirror or when posing. Captured my husband in all the fullness of his being as well. Great portraiture! We love it.

We were a "COVID Couple" that had originally planned to get married in May with 100+ guests, but…read morewhen quarantine rolled around, we made the difficult decision to move our date to September and cut our guest list to below 50. Through the whole process, Orlando's was right there with us with compassion, love, and understanding. They bent their own rules by doing away with their standard minimum guest count, still honored the per person price, gave us a partial refund and credit towards goods and services for the big day. This was totally above and beyond what we would have expected for any business in an industry hit extremely hard by the pandemic, they took the loss in fairness to us and that right there tells you the integrity of the business in extremely tough times. If that was how the story ended, that would be enough to give a 5 star review. But the wedding weekend absolutely blew us away and far exceeded our expectations. We booked out the majority of the rooms at the Lodge at Grant's Trail (owned by Orlando's), hosted our rehearsal dinner at the lodge, and had our reception at Orlando's. I would recommend this trifecta for any couple looking for a great place to host the wedding weekend. The lodge is a perfect Airbnb feel, with the privacy and convenience of a hotel room (having private bathrooms is nice). We had the entire lodge to ourselves that weekend which allowed us to have a central location for all of our family and friends to hang out before and after the official start times of our weekend events. The Mary Lincoln and Abe Lincoln room were perfect for bride/groom separated sleeping the night before and big suite on wedding night. The included breakfast is cooked to order and served as if you were at a restaurant. The venue space worked perfectly for a rehearsal dinner and allowed everyone to safely walk to their rooms after the party instead of having to drive. The lodge is a MUST add-on to the wedding weekend when booking at Orlando's. Did I mention it's walking distance to Orlando's event center?? Huge plus. Our reception was at Orlando's event center and it was everything we had hoped for and more. First of all, the room itself was beautifully decorated and was the perfect amount of space. They have three separate rooms in the event center, separated by air walls, which to be honest was a big concern for me going into it. I thought you might be able to hear everything going on the next room over, but never heard anything from the other rooms the whole night. The prices are a great value compared to everywhere else we looked (and we looked at a lot of places). Finally and most importantly, the staff there was incredible and put the icing on the cake of a perfect weekend. We ended up having Sam Orlando Jr. as our wedding coordinator and his customer service was EXCELLENT. Always willing to work with us and always went above and beyond to make us feel special and to ensure we had the most perfect weekend. From the top down, everyone on the staff was personable, friendly, attentive, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure we felt special. Carol was a crowd favorite and Timmie the bartender even sent us a handwritten note after we got home from our honeymoon. The staff and the service are the reasons we will be returning to Orlando's for future gatherings and parties and why we would recommend anyone to book with Orlando's for their wedding weekend.

We had our local wedding reception at Orlando's in Maryland Heights and Laurie Orlando was truly a…read morejoy to work with! She was so kind, accommodating, and generous with us throughout the whole process! The evening turned out absolutely beautiful, the food was delicious, and every detail was orchestrated perfectly. The staff is amazing and everyone was so kind and helpful! We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we're so grateful for Laurie and her team! Highly recommend!

Absolutely love this Patty's Petals! Their arrangements are stunning--beautifully designed with…read morefresh, high-quality blooms every time. The staff is incredibly friendly and passionate, and Patty is especially wonderful to work with. She's so attentive and sensitive to your needs, whether you're planning a joyful wedding or choosing something meaningful for a funeral. Anytime I need a quick gift, custom home decor (see wreath photo and table decor), or something special for an event (my wedding bouquet), they always deliver with care and creativity. Plus the shop has a great selection of unique gifts at various price points. I highly recommend Patty's Petals for anyone looking for exceptional service and gorgeous floral work!!

I needed an arrangement for a funeral in Illinois. I was in Colorado. The clerk I worked with was…read morehighly informative and communicative. She sent me a picture of the arrangement for my approval before she even billed me for it. And it was absolutely gorgeous. I could not have been more placed with her service.

I really hate to do this since I love seeing small, family-owned businesses succeed. However, my…read moreexperience was such an extreme turn-off that what was my first visit will also be my last. I am in the beginning stages of planning my sister's baby shower. The time to print and buy shower invitations is now upon me. Also, I've been the to sushi place next door a few times at night and always admire the gigantic giraffe in the window. I stopped in yesterday with my boyfriend to check out and get a price on the giraffe (baby present, hello!) and see what kind of invite printing/customization they offer. The employees were sitting in the back, talking to another customer about an order she had placed. There is a bell, and the place is not that big; they clearly saw and heard us walk in. We were given a quick glance, and that was it. We walked around for five or ten minutes, looking at the invitations and small children's toys/gifts that they had. We even were obviously looking at the giraffe and trying to look for a price tag! Still, no one said a single word to us or gave us a second glance. We left without making a purchase, and I will NOT be returning. It's a shame, because they had several invites that I liked and obviously the giraffe I wanted to buy. Horrible, terrible customer service!

I used Hi Ho Helio for wedding invitations for my daughter's wedding in Vail last summer and would…read morerecommend them to anyone. Ellen and Barry were terrific to work with! Ellen was very responsive and flexible to our needs and worked through every detail and invitation change we had. My daughter lives out of town, so it could have been difficult, but she made it very smooth. Not to mention, the invitations were absolutely gorgeous and we received several compliments on them as well. Their selection is abundant and prices are good. Highly recommend! Carrie E. Kirkwood

I'm not even sure where to start. We used Altar'd Events for the entire planning process. Start to…read morefinish, stellar experience. Allissa is amazing. She kept us on budget, has a seriously wonderful network of vendors, is super organized, and really listened to what was important to my husband and me regarding our wedding. It was a stress-less day. Not to mention her assistant, Sam--just lovely. So helpful and knowledgeable. I can't begin to thank Altar'd Events enough. So, just give them your money and your trust. Your day will be perfect. Ours was.