I recently used Olivette's bartending service for my event, and I cannot say enough amazing things…read moreabout the experience--especially Jeff, our bartender. He was hands down the best bartender I've ever hired. Jeff was incredibly professional, kind, and helpful in every way. He made sure everything ran smoothly and went above and beyond to take care of our guests. From start to finish, Olivette was outstanding. She were so responsive and supportive throughout the entire planning process--helping me put together the ingredient list, offering suggestions, and even replying to texts when I was at the grocery store trying to find specific items. Both Olivettes and Jeffs customer service and attention to detail made everything feel seamless. I highly recommend Olivette for any event--and if you can request Jeff, do it! You won't be disappointed.

If you need attentive, amazing wait staff look no further than Raise Your Pinky Staffing LLC. I…read moreused this service for my annual Ladies High Tea. From the moment I spoke with Olivette I knew I was in good hands and she "understood the assignment". Caitlyn, Cynthia, and Chris arrived on time and handled all the set up. They even helped my husband unload the food trays from the car! Without any guidance needed from me they prepared a beautiful tablescape. Caitlyn and Cynthia located items that I had not put out but were needed to accommodate the food and bar service. Once my guests arrived they made sure food and drink service was seamless and that all tableware was continuously washed and replenished. Chris was at the helm on the bar. You name it he made it on request. -- margaritas Moscow mules, martinis, gimlets, cosmos. I definitely will keep Raise Your Pinky on speed dial for my next event!

For almost two years, Karen Brown firmly stuck with me throughout the whole long process of making…read moremy wedding a reality. My husband and I got married on a perfect weekend last April in Brooklyn. The wedding went on without a hitch, and it was better than anything I imagined. Our guests keep saying that it was one of coolest weddings they've ever been to, but judging from that you wouldn't think that there was a long backstory involved to make it happen. Karen is a master in keeping the plan on track, and she coordinated all possibilities no matter what happened the entire time. Something new always seemed to pop up, from an unexpected wedding date and location change, to me suddenly having to move to a completely different city 300 miles away, to ceremony changes, and to us considering starting from scratch to do a city hall wedding midway (which we didn't). AND she seriously saved the day when our photographer couldn't show up at our wedding. Karen Brown's crisis management skills are the sh*t. We would've had to make do with someone's iPhone pics if it weren't for her finding another photographer at the last minute! We couldn't have been more grateful for having her as our planner that day. I thought she took care of that amazingly well: the original photographer called her the night before explaining he couldn't come, and Karen then immediately contacted another photographer, who was thankfully available, and booked her that same night. Karen handled the crisis on her own before she told me on the morning of the wedding so that I didn't have one more thing to worry about. I was completely stressed out in the days leading up to the wedding. If she called me the night before about this I would've lost my mind. So I was engaged for a long time but kept putting off wedding planning since I was always too busy. Karen got me started, making it easier for me by preparing a neat folder of all the info I needed and discussing the big picture. All my husband and I really wanted was a small casual party with good food, and Karen helped us develop a creative concept that fit our budget, which was also small. Being a former interior designer, she knows how to design good-looking events well. In working with her, I felt that she really took the time to really understand us and our needs to give us ideas that spoke to us, using her extensive knowledge of wedding places and people in the NYC area. Karen also had a great way of helping me see answers more clearly when I'm indecisive about things in the process, and that was great since being the decision maker on most everything was pretty stressful. Most importantly for me, since I had so much going on in my life, was that Karen created a personalized month-by-month checklist of what I need to do prior to my wedding date and followed up with me regularly for more than a year to make sure I created a guest list, bought my dress, sent out the save-the-dates, etc. When we were looking around for a venue and vendors, she took time out of her day to come along with us and asked them important questions that I didn't even think of. She also formulated a timeline for the wedding weekend scheduling each happening by the minute and sent it to all the vendors and the wedding party to keep them in the loop. Having everyone on the same page just made everything run much smoother. One of the best things I remember about Karen was that one day she mailed me a letter that was stuffed with exclusive sales at local wedding and accessory shops. She collected these from a recent wedding planner's gathering and thought of me. I was pleasantly surprised and so touched! Not only is Karen the most organized person I know who can be trusted to cover all the bases, she's also very conscientious in everything she does, and she's so pleasant to work with on top of all that. I had quite an exciting adventure with Karen Brown and can't believe we finally pulled it off so nicely! Needless to say, I've recommended her to everyone and will definitely get her on board for my next big party!

I found Karen online and was incredibly impressed with her reviews...and so now too, I am a…read morebeliever. We hired Karen to help us with a company cocktail party for about 100 guests. This was party on a terrace on the 16th floor, in midtown, and had lots of moving parts to be coordinated. She found us a great caterer;worked closely with our DJ; took care of every detail we could think of (and she thought of many things we never even considered) ..and when the going got tough two days before the event, and rain showed up in the forecast, she managed to get us a tent for the event, which worked out perfectly. All in all Karen was great to work with and our party was a huge success!! Thanks Karen, for taking the responsibilities away from me and allowing me to totally enjoy our party.

Raquel is such a gem and lifesaver! We didn't know where to start with our wedding, and my dear…read morefriend of many years who is in the industry was like, "YOU GOTTA MEET RAQUEL." I thought I knew that planning a wedding was a huge undertaking...I had NO idea exactly how huge until we started. Raquel has been a reputable person in the profession for a long time, and she has a plethora of vendors and venues that are completely thrilled to work with her. She listens deeply to your vision and hopes for your wedding, and she starts pulling ideas from all her wisdom. Raquel has done countless versions of weddings - ours was much less "traditional" and she was totally on board and our steadfast advocate. Raquel is extremely organized and utilizes all her experience to make spot on suggestions that serve as an incredibly helpful guide when it comes to the MANY considerations of the event. Raquel truly respects and appreciates how important this moment is in her clients lives, and is caring, invested, and honoring of that. In the midst of all the chaos of decisions, Raquel helped ground us, get excited and have a good laugh. Weddings bring up a lot for people, and Raquel is well versed in effectively and compassionately managing the complex dynamics of families. And she and her team were checking in with us throughout the entirety of the day. If I had to say it in a sentence: Raquel goes absolutely ABOVE AND BEYOND to facilitate a smooth and joyful process and full heartedly supports her clients in realizing a wedding that is authentically and beautifully them. Thank you so much, Raquel. You are a special person and business owner. I kept editing this review to add more, because it feels really hard to encapsulate our appreciation. This was the best day of our lives, and we couldn't have done it without you and your extraordinary team.

Where to start! We got engaged in the beginning of 2020 and first thing we wanted to check off was…read morea wedding planner, especially after going thru the pandemic. We wanted some who was: Organized, task orientated, managed events in various settings, someone who took charge. We also wanted someone who understood how important it was to incorporate our cultures together, who will get how to blend tradition with modern and keep our integrity. What we got was this and so much more: Raquel met every single thing and more!! After a month of searching and several failed interviews I was recommended Raquel. I had no background info on her or her company but I was willing to give it try. Within hours of emailing her we set a time for a call and we hit it off! Raquel was straight forward, she explained that she has been in the wedding business for many many years but 2021 she was going to start out on her own. She provided me with info of her employer knowing well that I could have gone to them instead, but she was extremely transparent and we really appreciate that. She then led with her background in management and event planning. We spoke about being BIPOC and how important that is to her and the clients she serves. We hit it off within 5 minutes on the phone, I gave her my vision of mixing Mexican/Ecuadorian cultures with a modern twist and she was on it. She was coming with ideas that I also had and I knew then that she was the one to make our wedding a reality. We started planning in Nov 2020 and married in Oct 2021. Raquel was always communicating with us, searched vendors for us, handled the contracts and communication, had deadlines set up, kept us in budget. We were on a shared google drive that had every detail of our wedding. She was readily available leading to the month before, she was a text, call away. She kept it real, she knew when to say "hey maybe we can try something else out" I loved it, she had a back up plan for everything! She also kept in mind our families and how important it was to show our families how a 1st generation couple can still keep our roots but also embrace our cultural backgrounds. Raquel was a true blessing. On the big day she and her team were amazing, always made sure I was happy and taken cared of. Things probably went wrong but I had no idea, that's how smooth the day went for us. We spent many months planning this wedding Raquel has become much more than our planner but a true friend, she had our backs and we wish her all the best in her company. We are truly honored to have had Just Say Yes conduct our wedding!!!!

We hired AngiI to give us a hand with our son's graduation party. we were expecting about 65…read moreguests. When Angii arrived I was running around the house trying to make sure everything was ready, she told me to drop what I was doing and to get myself showered & ready and that she would get everything ready for our guests. The party flowed so smoothly! I was able to sit and talk with family and friends and even remembered to take pictures of the party since I wasn't busy running around. Angii kept the food area filled, the kitchen tidy & talked it up with my mom who no matter what we couldn't get her out of the kitchen :) When dessert time rolled around I was shocked, I haven't even thought or worried about cleaning up to get dessert ready. The dessert area looked great! Angii made our sons party so nice and easy for us to enjoy and she will definitely be our go to for future events.

Angii is amazing!!! We threw at 50+ people back yard party and I was looking for someone to make my…read morelife easy. Angii took care of EVERYTHING! We met and discussed menu and the space, and she took it from there! She did all of the shopping, arranged catering & a bartender (who was also amazing!) plus took care of all of the day-of set up and prep and clean up. Very organized and professional, I will 100% use her again in the future and would highly recommend :) :)

This is a pop-up that is in addition to their catering service, and that is what this review is…read moreabout. Talk about a hidden gem. This was right under my very nose. Next to the Chatham Green complex and across from Police Plaza there is a pop-up serving meals, breakfasts and lunches, that I had been overlooking, to my detriment. They call it a "summer pop-up" so this sorely needed source of prepared meals is in question as to how long this will continue. They have tables set up on the sidewalk, that is sparsely trafficked. So you can enjoy a nice quiet meal, unlike the others that are located next to busy streets. Don't mind the police barricades, as the street is fully open to pedestrians. I am so satisfied. I had the pulled pork sandwich. The pork was so tender, delicious on nice quality Italian bread. The food was served up promptly, and hey, for the Manhattan location, and quality food, prices are more than reasonable, and this is a bargain with a capital "B". The menu changes with the day of the week. You can see them online at www.deborahmillercatering.com.

Service and food were great, and the staff knew just how to make sure that everyone had a drink at…read morehand and passed food that went with our show flow. I appreciated how they took care of the event manager, everyone was involved and there was great communication. Highly recomnend.

An absolute dream team! Highly recommend if you're looking for a bilingual Chinese/English speaking…read moreemcee! We cannot thank Cathy and her crew enough for making our wedding a massive success. They truly went above and beyond for us. Cathy brought the best energy and kept our timeline completely on schedule. The DJ was phenomenal and kept the dance floor going. We received so many compliments on the music! Some songs are just timeless and nostalgic. The Knicks NY theme songs was chefs kiss. Also, the Photo Booth was a crowd favorite. They do it all! The entire team worked smoothly, efficiently, and professionally behind the scenes. If you want an stress-free event where your guests have the absolute best time, book them! Thank you Exquisite NY for an unforgettable night!

Cathy and the Exquisite Team are amazing!! From our first meeting, I knew she had to be my MC…read more She's incredibly detail-oriented -- met with us multiple times to plan the day, and by our final call, my husband and I felt totally at ease. Day-of, she went above and beyond, from fixing my dress to handling anything we needed. We had a photobooth, video messaging booth, DJ, and slideshow, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how fun the team was. They kept the dance floor packed all night and even ended with karaoke -- somehow they knew I loved to sing! Cathy also speaks Cantonese, which was huge for my family and guests. Highly recommend!

New York Key Staffing & Natalia were an absolute JOY to work with for Project by Project's Annual…read moreTasting Benefit, Plate by Plate. Natalia was communicative, understanding, and exceeded my expectations in her orientation to detail, passion to make our event the best, and reliability. For our event, Natalia & team built a 5' tall balloon letters, spelling out "PbP". She constructed the letters perfectly, as it matched the exact color and proportions of our nonprofit's logo. And throughout the entire process, she checked in with me on which colors I preferred and what my vision was for the event. If anyone is looking for event planning or decorations for their event, I HIGHLY recommend New York Key Staffing.

I hired New York Key Staffing to help with a baby shower, and I couldn't have been happier with the…read moreservice. Natalia is experienced, professional, and thoughtful. She had a good sense for what needed to be done without being explicitly told. As a result, things ran very smoothly. There were moments where I was convinced Natalia had psychic powers, or at the very least an intricate surveillance system that gave her insight to every single person's needs. If someone needed a cup, she would appear with one. If someone had crumbs on their face, she'd show up with a napkin. From setup to cleanup, Natalia was a huge help. She wouldn't even allow us to help wash dishes afterwards. I highly recommend New York Key Staffing.

I wish there were more stars to add. Thoroughly impressed with the communication before from…read moreDenise, beautiful set up, vendors provided, and displays. I will forever use Social Pineapple for all my events. Denise provided loads of ideas for my son's party because I had no clue! She was patient, funny, & dealt with my manic tendencies like a true professional. Her Sweet Table was gorgeous and DELICIOUS.

My wife and I were hesitant when looking for help with our first baby shower. We knew we wanted to…read moremake it memorable but had a limited budget and didn't know who to use. One of my clients recommended me to Social Pineapple, and we are super impressed with how everything turned out. My wife and I were very indecisive about what exactly we wanted. Denise made sure to give us all options, and constantly offered suggestions. She was honest, super helpful and very easy to communicate with. During the day of the event her and her team were able to set up tables, chairs and decorations and even helped with clean up after the event was over. Truly impeccable service. Denise went above and beyond, she made the planning process so easy and simple even with our hectic schedules. She brought my wife's vision to life and I will definitely use them again for our next party!