My wife and I used Statuesque events full planning package for our wedding in late August. We live…read morenear Boston and knew planning a wedding in D.C. would be difficult from a distance. Fey and her team made everything easy for us. They helped us find a venue, select decor, and find very high-quality vendors (caterer, videographer, photographer, and DJ) at reasonable prices. Our wedding went smoothly as Fey and her team coordinated the entire event from setup and breakdown to ensured that everything happened on schedule. During our awesome day, my wife and I only had to focus on ourselves and our guests. We had an AMAZING time and I'd highly recommend Statuesque Events to anyone.

Such a beautiful building for hosting the Welcome Home Veterans of Foreign Wars, especially those…read morethat served in Vietnam. It was an annual ceremony given for Veterans and their families, who have served and were not recognized and given thanks for all they contributed for freedom. Especially interesting was a POW soldier who was in an enemy prison for 6 years. There were many stories shared. All branches of the armed forces were there and they were key note speakers. Also some political representatives (local). They had a fantastic buffet meal for all.

I haven't been to Martin's West since senior prom, well over 20 years ago. The decor kinda looks…read morethe same but it's still so clean, nice, vintage elegance, the service is top notch and so is the food! My family celebrated a 90th birthday dinner at Martin's West, June 2025. Zero complaint. As appetizers we chose Swedish meatballs, chicken tenders, meat and cheese fruit. For dinner we chose mini crab cakes, jerk chicken, turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, veggie lasagna and rolls. We chose an open bar option with plenty of wine, champagne and beers. I wish I could have taking some of the jerk chicken, crab cakes, turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing home! It was THAT good! Homemade good! Highly recommend, wheelchair accessible!

Great for weddings (indoors and out), receptions and large meetings…read more The mansion is like stepping back in time to a fine country estate. After climbing a full set of stairs (handicap accessible only on the first floor thru a side ramp), you enter a grand foyer lit by brass chandeliers with a dramatic staircase on each side. Entering thru double doors, you are in the main ballroom that has two fireplaces and crystal chandeliers. The main ballroom leads to an enclosed Veranda that offers great views of a wooded back yard and grounds. There is a small exhibit room up stairs and a parlor where we all gather for a family member's wedding ceremony and big reception afterwards, outside. All was great on the location and venue choice tip. My only gripe with this venue, was the poor planning for a large wedding party. My cousin had her wedding here in August (dog days of summer) and the venue provided a really nice tent set up for an outdoor reception. It really fit the bill until you walked inside and realized it felt like a greenhouse! The outdoor AC units were running on high and useless. The venue management should have planned better given the weather and knowing it's the dead middle of the summer in MD....which is always HOT! The tent was apparently setup shortly, hours before their wedding and the AC units did not have time to cool the place. Instead, they should have been running overnight because it was extremely uncomfortable and everyone was sweating bullets in the place--drenched. lol. It definitely dampened the occasion for such a nice venue. Other than this, I have nothing but good things to share about this venue. The staff were friendly, helpful and guest felt at home....despite the AC issue. If you are looking for a place that feels inviting, relaxed and a bit like home for your next engagement, I would suggest this place as a "potential" option....just make sure it is not in the dead heat of the summer.

Fantastic place to host a party! It's a very nice property with very professional staffing.read more

All I can say is that my wedding would not have happened without Kathryne. I can't say enough…read morewonderful things about working with her. She is organized, professional and knew all the right questions to ask when we were planning our wedding. Whenever I had a question I went to Kathryne and she responded immediately with sage advice and good guidance. She helped me find my flower and make up vendors when the original companies backed out when we had to reschedule the wedding. If you are looking for a wedding planning extraordinaire you can't do better than to work with Kathryne and her team. Hoping I won't be getting married again (ha!) but will definitely keep her in my contact list for any future parties I want to organize (maybe an anniversary party ;-) -Chris

I am so happy I found Desiree and A Bride's BFF! They truly allowed me and my husband to enjoy our…read morewedding day knowing that the details and set-ups were completely handled and under control. Desiree is such a professional with so much knowledge about weddings and vendor details and protocol. She helped to organize our day and the details of the day in a way that we could never have done on our own. I literally had no worries on my wedding day (and that is a great feat since I am such a type A and hands-on person), because I had such confidence in Desiree executing our wedding vision. From my initial call with Mimi all the way through the day of coordination by Desiree and Kelly, it was a true pleasure working with this team and I am grateful I had them to guide me during the wedding planning process and day of execution. I would recommend this company three times over. If you are hesitating with the idea of hiring a day of coordinator, just DO IT. It is well worth the money (and A Bride's BFF is actually very affordable and reasonably-priced for the area). This team is so knowledgeable , professional, and experienced, and they will guide you and help you achieve your wedding day vision. Thank you Desiree, Kelly, and Mimi for everything you did for Doug and I--we appreciate you more than I can ever express in words!

Mimi was a great help in our DIY wedding decorations extravaganza! We would not have been able to…read morehave the wedding we wanted without her services. My wife spent countless hours making all the decorations for the wedding from name cards, garlands, programs, centerpieces, table cards etc pretty much everything was DIY! Mimi did a fantastic job following our vision for decorating our venue and was able to also coordinate with all the other vendors to ensure they came on time, were set up properly and received the bonus checks at the end of the night. Everything in our wedding went smoothly because of Mimi and her crew. I would say her services are a necessity for any DIY wedding because she will be able to take one less thing off your plate on the Day of your wedding!

I would like to start off saying I would NEVER recommend or book with Rendezvous by Maria (Mitzie)…read moreReich LLC (also known as Reich World Events Services) business' again. This business has demonstrated a consistent lack of professionalism, honesty, and communication. The issues began when Maria double booked the venue we contracted through her. Instead of contacting me to discuss the error, she sent an email on a Friday evening confirming a different venue she had already booked without my approval. We approved a decoration mockup created by her assistant; however, the day-of execution did not match what was agreed upon. The tablecloths provided were wrinkled and visibly damaged, including holes and mold. Although Maria stated replacements were on the way, the issue was not properly resolved. Additionally, the table runners were the wrong color and there was not enough inventory, resulting in mismatched runners, which was not part of the agreement. Maria was not present for setup, leaving the work to her assistant and others, which contributed to poor coordination. After the event, I communicated my dissatisfaction with both the planning and execution. Maria stated she would provide compensation in writing, which never occurred. Our contract also included a $200 refundable deposit, which she acknowledged would be returned. It has now been nearly three months, with repeated follow-ups and no resolution or refund issued. While personal circumstances were cited as the reason for delays, failure to return a contractual deposit and follow through on written commitments is unacceptable. This business did not meet contractual obligations, and I would strongly advise against booking with this business!

A Golden Celebration to Remember! If I could give Rendezvous…read moremore than five stars, I would do it in a heartbeat. We recently celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary at the Holiday Inn in Gaithersburg and I was naturally a bit anxious about making such a massive milestone feel special. From the moment we sat down with the Rendezvous team, specifically Mitzi and her daughter-in-law, Abby, all that stress just evaporated. They listened to every detail that I specified and gave me suggestions and other choices to choose from. Right from the start, Mitzi and Abby made me feel comfortable about my decision to hire them. The decorations were beautiful. They managed to strike that perfect balance between "Golden Anniversary" opulence and warm, inviting intimacy. The floral arrangements, all fresh flowers, were spectacularly elegant. The tables were set up as I specified, with gold table cloth, napkins and place settings. They transformed the Holiday Inn ballroom into something that felt both nostalgic and sophisticated. Our guests haven't stopped talking about how beautiful the room looked! Now, let's talk about the food. Prior to our event, Mitzi and Abby invited us to a food tasting event where there were about a dozen dishes that I could choose from. And they delivered! The appetizers were creative and flavorful, and the main courses and desserts were cooked to absolute perfection. As for the service, the Rendezvous servers were well trained, attentive and professional. In conclusion, Rendezvous treated our very special celebration with the respect and care it deserved. They didn't just "cater" a party; they hosted an experience. To the entire team: Thank you for making our golden year shine so brightly. If you are looking for a caterer who actually listens and delivers beyond your expectations, look no further than Rendezvous! ________________________________________

I had the pleasure of attending a wedding reception where The 01 Music team performed and it was an…read moreamazing experience. Andrew Larris and DJ John Carmichael elevated the event to levels that I was unaware a wedding could reach. There was not one person sitting at the party when dance music was playing. Everyone was dancing and having an amazing time and they did it without cheesy props or annoying gimmicks. The 01 handled everything from lighting to a photo booth all while maintaining this classy atmosphere of fun and excitement. By the end of the reception, there was not a dry eye in the house. The 01 Music is responsible for taking a magical day and making it something even more amazing. Music selection was perfect for the crowd. Andrew and John seem to really enjoy what they do and it shows in their work. The 01 performed way above expectations and I really appreciate that they made this event so special for me and my family!

We had the incredible pleasure how having the 01 team provide music for our wedding, and we had NO…read moreidea how amazing they would be. The had every person on the dance floor the entire night, across all ages. Andrew provides MC where he is literally dancing and singing into a mic on the dance floor all night with everyone, keeping the hype insanely high. People absolutely flocked to him. That man's energy is so contagious you can't help but have a blast. John as the DJ hit the nail on the head SONG AFTER SONG. Just when you thought you were to tired to keep dancing and wanted a break, he would play another song you just couldn't resist staying for. More than once I saw groups of people run screaming to the dance floor to sing their hearts out and dance when a certain song came on. They made our night perfect. I had several guests get their contact info at the wedding, I would recommend to ANYONE looking for the best DJ around to make their wedding or event the night of their lives. I have been to dozens of wedding and never seen something this entertaining, even better than a band, you have no idea how incredible they will make your event.

Joyce was the officiant at our wedding in September. She was amazing! We had originally wanted a…read morefriend to marry us but were disappointed when we learned Virginia is very strict as to who can officiate a wedding in their state. However, after having worked with Joyce, I feel like a friend did marry us. I met her at the Washington, D.C. Bridal Expo and my husband (then fiancée), Joel and I met with her a couple of weeks later. We immediately knew she was the person we wanted officiating our ceremony. She is warm, friendly, and extremely prepared. She has mountains of resources to make your ceremony special and she worked with us to make our ceremony unique and 100% us! We are so impressed and appreciative of Joyce's hard work and professionalism. She was just as invested in making our ceremony memorable and heartfelt as we were.

We are so pleased that we hired Rev. Bill Cochran to perform our marriage ceremony! From the…read morestart, he was kind, helpful, and calm (an essential trait when working with stressed brides!). We loved the fact that we could tailor our wedding ceremony to reflect us, not just any other wedding. Bill gave us lots of information about different blessings, readings, how to write our vows, unity ceremonies, processional order, and gave us a nice copy of our marriage license to hang on the wall. He was always willing to answer any questions that arose while we were planning our wedding. Additionally, we participated in the one-on-one marriage counseling that he offers. Though we had been together for over 6 years before getting married, we found the counseling to be helpful in that he gave us suggestions for different ways to talk to each other when we might feel that we're stuck on an issue. We highly recommend that you hire Rev. Bill Cochran to officiate your wedding ceremony! You will be so happy that you did!