They responded to my first email in a very timely and enthusiastic manner and then unfortunately…read moreghosted me. Timely initial communication was nice. I put maybe because I didn't use them, but probably wouldn't reach out unless in a pinch.

Bash Atx was incredible to work with. So grateful to Maggie for taking the time to work with us…read moreand plan our bachelor party -- even with all the COVID delays. As soon as we showed up, everything was taking care of and on schedule. Couldn't have asked for a better time

Cassie and her team are absolutely amazing and our day was magical! Highly recommend!read more

Thank goodness for Cassie and her team!! I had an absolute blast at my wedding -- and this was…read morepossible because Cassie ran the occasion to perfection! She was so easy to work with from the beginning: kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. She had all the answers to my questions because she is so familiar with the Austin wedding circuit. Cassie was also accessible and very responsive to all of my communication. Wedding planning was made easy and efficient with her around; what I thought would take me hours to figure out, she provided the answer in minutes (whether it was timeline, decor, makeup...you name it). Her planning materials provided all the guidance and organization we needed. Do yourself a favor and hire her so you can also have a seamless planning experience and a blast at your wedding!

I worked with Sophie to plan a surprise Roaring 20's-themed 30th birthday for my sister. I was…read morenervous planning this surprise party all the way from another state, but Sophie was fabulous to work with and I could not have done it without her. As a communication instructor, communication was the biggest priority for me and Sophie was a complete pro. Communication from start to finish was prompt and excellent! Sophie even brought up details that I hadn't even thought about. Her patience, kindness, and upbeat attitude made planning the party a breeze! For the party, MVTPC provided the catering, service, and decor--and there was loads of decor! From the gorgeous vintage teacups to amazing vintage bronze unicorn statute, my sister's house was transformed into a magical 1920's Gatsby mansion. I have to mention the food, which drew rave reviews from all party guests. We had french macaroons (in Lavender, Rose, and Pistachio flavors), croissants, quiche, chocolate mousse cups, and petit fours (champagne strawberry). The petit fours are not to be missed! We also had a punch station that featured an ice ring filled with fruit and flowers (side note: MVTPC does not supply alcohol, but will serve it for you. It was extremely easy and actually more cost efficient for us to buy our own booze anyway). Finally, I have nothing but the highest praise for the MVTPC staff. The hosts/hostesses were polite, prompt, friendly, and engaging. Setup and clean up were quick and efficient and didn't interrupt the party festivities at all! Overall, it was an awesome, successful party. Don't hesitate to contact Sophie--you'll be glad you did!

My sister planned for me a surprise birthday party with MVTP that was held at my house. Although, I…read morehave not worked directly with Sophie, I was able to see the final results of her hard work and dedicated staff! Every small detail down the food and decorations were, just as the name implies, marvelous! The theme was a 20s-style speakeasy which served finger sammies, several flavors of macaroons, and the biggest rave, petit fours decorated in edible glitter! There was much more food, as well, all of which were delectable! Her staff at my party, Dylan, Crystal, and Anna, made the entire event special! They cleaned, made sure food was replenished, and, most importantly, paid close attention to my guests needs! They also had a great eye for decorating and rearranging and knew exactly where everything should go. I would recommend her for any event big or small!

Overall: We invested a lot of our time searching for Hana, and working with her to carry out our…read moresmall wedding. While we do appreciate her time and all the work she did, we cannot recommend Hana as a wedding coordinator because of her unprofessionalism. Please read below for why. For more questions, please reach out to us: noobebe0710@gmail.com. We hired Hana as our Day-of Coordinator for our wedding with 40 guests on October 5, 2024. We only hired her for Day-of Coordination and not Full Coordination since we were on a budget, and I, the bride, took on most of the planning with the help of my groom. We chose her over fourteen other candidates we thoroughly interviewed, where we spent about an hour for each interview. At the time of interviewing and hiring Hana for the job, she was very enthusiastic and thorough in explaining her role and the additional things she could assist with. Here are her assigned roles from our contract: I reviewed how each role went during the wedding: P for positive on what she did well. Our constructive feedback is below for what could've been done differently. P: She was fun to work with and very easy to reach before the wedding, even during times when she was sick. I was living out of town and the groom was living in Austin while planning, and most of our communication was virtual. She always tried her best to execute the vision we had for our wedding. Timeline management: Ensure the wedding stays on schedule P: On our wedding day, she was punctual and ensured she was the first person at the venue, making sure everything was organized. Rehearsal: Attend and coordinate the wedding rehearsal with the officiant to make sure everyone knows what to do when P: During our Rehearsal Lunch on October 4, 2024, she helped us coordinate our wedding entourage along with the DJ, which was very important to us since we wanted our plans to be executed smoothly. Venue walkthrough: Oversee the final walk-through of the venue P: She attended the venue walkthrough on September 19, 2024 and met with our photographer. Decorations: Ensure all decorative items are in place P: She did well when directing the setup for the wedding ceremony. She also assisted other vendors with logistics, whether it involved decorating or setting up for the reception. Vendors: Manage vendors when they arrive and confirm their setup locations and arrival times Ceremony: Line up everyone for the ceremony and cue the officiant and musicians for key moments P: She was able to tell us our officiant was late and she tried her best to contact him. He arrived on time. Reception: Coordinate the couple's entrance into the reception Cleanup: Oversee the breakdown and cleanup of the venue P: She made sure the venue was clean as the wedding concluded. She helped direct what happened with the wedding decorations during the cleanup afterward. Our decorations went to different cars. Even if some of our family members didn't give her the keys, she carried decorations to the cars. She tried her best to make sure the decorations went to the correct car. Communication: Keep everyone involved informed so the day runs smoothly Areas for improvement: For example, she could have contacted our other vendors such as our wedding cake vendor and DJ during the wedding planning process to ensure better synchronization on the wedding day. We understand that we only hired her for Day-of Coordination and not the full service, but we hired her believing that she would still assist with "some part" of the planning. It was very important to us that she proactively contacted our vendors so we wouldn't have to worry about the logistics. We also wish she had given clearer instructions to the vendors about our specific requests and expectations. Although my husband and I also discussed our expectations with her, it should've been written into the contract. Unfortunately, it didn't feel like she made much effort to contact them in advance. While we provided the vendor's contacts the day we hired her--almost two months before the wedding--there was no evidence that she reached out to them in a timely or consistent manner. This lack of communication became evident when our DJ made a few mistakes during the latter part of the wedding ceremony and parts of the reception. While we know this isn't entirely Hana's fault, we strongly believe that better coordination with the DJ could have prevented these mishaps.We also should've advocated having a meeting with Hana and DJ a week before the wedding to go over the final timeline since DJ Abner had a big role in the timeline. After the wedding, we tried reaching out to Hana for clarifications and feedback. We called, texted, and emailed her multiple times to set up a simple discussion, but she didn't respond promptly--or at all--for several weeks. When she eventually did respond, her email was not apologetic, nor did she acknowledge any responsibility for the mistakes or mishaps.

Hana is AMAZING at what she does! She took all my ideas and turned it into something more than i…read morecould've imagined for my baby shower. She went above and beyond and out of her way to help find special additions to make the event that much more special. Her personality and professionalism is the best in the business. We will be using Events with Hana for future event planning. Thank you so much for helping my family build memories we can look back on forever.

Janet and her team did an amazing job setting up a beautiful picnic for my daughter's 15th…read morebirthday. I must have asked her 10,000 questions, all of which she responded to quickly and professionally. As an anxious former event planner myself, Janet's attention to detail and eye for design was exactly what I needed to be able to actually relax and enjoy our party without making myself crazy. The girls had the best time and took the cutest photos. I cannot recommend XOXO Picnics enough!

I booked XOXO Picnics to celebrate my birthday and the set up was stunning. The entire process was…read moreeasy and convenient. The owner was so sweet she even gave me a birthday gift. My friends and I had such a great time. Everything was so beautiful and I especially loved the cupcake wheel it's a must add on. I would definitely recommend them and will be booking again.

Everything was flawless! Daisy is very kind, professional and responsive with any questions. Her…read moredrinks are DELICIOUS! I had never hired a bar for a party so didn't really know what to expect but she did a great job walking me through it. Her drink menu is pretty extensive and has plenty for every taste. Her old fashions are the best! That was the party's favorite. She arrives with her staff to set up with time and makes the cocktails for you to try. The next day she comes back to pick up and also is very smooth. I've since booked her for another party coming up. Book her!

DTipsy (Deysi) was an incredible help for our wedding from start to finish. She hosted a tasting…read morefor us ahead of time, making sure we created the perfect drink menu for our special day. She walked us through each option and provided helpful guidance on how much liquor to purchase, which made the planning process so much easier. On the day of the wedding, she truly went above and beyond. Upon arriving, she noticed that we (the bride and groom) had forgotten to buy rum. Instead of bringing it to our attention and adding stress, she handled it seamlessly by having her second bartender pick some up in town. It's those small, thoughtful actions that made her the perfect choice for our bar service. Not only did the drinks taste amazing, but Deysi clearly takes pride in presentation as well. The bar setup looked fantastic, and each drink was elevated with unique garnishes. We've continued to receive compliments on her work even days after the event. As the night was winding down, our best man asked if she'd be willing to stay longer (compensated obviously), and once again, Deysi was incredibly flexible, she stayed nearly two extra hours to keep the celebration going. DTipsy (Deysi and her team) were outstanding and the perfect vendor to help make our wedding day truly special. Highly recommend!

We have hosted one party here and attended at least half a dozen and Michelle always hits it out of…read morethe park for these littles. They make it so easy for the parents and the kids by having everything there. No need to bring decorations, drinks, snacks, anything other than cake. Michelle and her staff help the girls pick out their dresses, paint their nails while they secretly interview them then the girls will put on a fashion show for the crowd. Then the kids have a little tea party with goldfish and cake all while being treated as a princess. Depending on the package the kids may make a stuffed animal. We have a couple cats, a few unicorns and even a lamb I think and the girls cherish each of them. Hoping to sneak at least one more party in here before my girls grow out of this stage.

We are big fans of My Party Palace and Michelle, the amazing owner and party hostess. Michelle and…read moreher team make your birthday girl feel special and celebrated from the moment you walk onto the porch with a personalized welcome sign to the end as she passes out party favors and says goodbye. We celebrated my daughter's 6th birthday today with a unicorn princess party and my daughter and seven friends had a blast! Michelle clearly loves her job and goes above and beyond to make sure each guest has a lovely experience. The venue is decorated with adorable signs and glitter and bling- all of our girls fell in love with the dress up clothes and accessories. Michelle manages to teach her party guests about manners and friendship and confidence throughout the entire event. Our girls got to pick out a fancy princess dress complete with shoes and accessories and were treated to having their nails painted and some makeup applied. She also sprinkled our girls with glitter at the princess power statement ceremony and the girls got to have a fashion show. Each girl also got to stuff a unicorn toy as the party favor for the princess unicorn party. Michelle's speech about friendship had my adult guests tearing up- it was so beautiful to hear her encourage the girls to enjoy and appreciate their friends and to be a good friend and value the unique characteristics of each of your friends. We also celebrated my older daughter's birthday here years ago and the party was also a huge success. I highly recommend My Party Palace- Michelle has lots of options for a wide range of ages and even offers special events and summer camps. In addition, Michelle is very generous and donates every year to schools and non-profits in our community.

We recently worked with Mia for our company anniversary event. The outcome went way beyond our…read moreexpectations! Before working with Mia, we had done the planning and logistics ourselves. The planning ended up to be quite stressful. We would have decision overload and that took out most of the fun, especially for me. Our parties would also go quite a bit over budget. This time around, we decided to hire a party/event professional to help. From the beginning, Mia was very easy to work with. To start she asked questions about our team, what types of events we've put on before, what people liked/found fun. We discussed several venue options, and then she got an idea of our budget. Very quickly, she canvassed our options and turned around with some options. From then on, many of the details were taken care of by her or consolidated and presented with knowledgable suggestions/recommendations. She would come to me for any details that she identified as important for me. In addition, Mia and here team handled the negotiations/quotes, contracts, and logistics for all of the vendors at our event (several entertainment acts, food/drinks, desserts, DJ, security, etc). The event and logistics of the event all kept to the plan, and within our budget. Our whole team was so happy with the event. Everyone pretty much exclaimed it as the "best party ever!" This event really opened my eyes. Without a doubt, I'll be calling Mia the Event Diva for our next party! Hopefully soon!

Worked with Mia on an event for ~150 people and she was incredible. I've had the chance to plan a…read morevariety of non-profit events and would hire Mia again in a heartbeat. She's thoughtful, communicative, and focused on the details while remembering the overall guest experience. I wholeheartedly recommend her if you need a Central Texas event planner.