Ice Illusions

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Everything was perfect! The design was perfected to what my wife and I wanted! The sculpture lasted the entire night!

I had a great experience with David from Ice Illusions. He answered my emails and texts promptly. I told him I wanted something to celebrate my 60th birthday and I loved hiking. Loved his creativity! The guests at the party loved his sculpture

Tony N.

We gave David creative freedom to design a classy "40th" (4D) birthday design for my wife Diana. He really delivered, it was a hit and showpiece of the night. Hands down the best piece of decor you can get for any event. People are drawn to this art piece for photos. There is an option to add a funnel for shots, regrettably I didn't add. It's a must for next time! Thank you David, Ice Illusions for your amazing talent & customer service. If you are planning an event, reach out to David, there's an ice sculpture for you that will elevate to your party!

This picture was taken at End of night, around 11pm Lasted longer than expected. At this point it was already 10-11hrs

David did an amazing job creating what we asked for. The sculpture was the highlight of our even and was definitely worth every single dollar. It lasted longer than expected. first picture is upon arrival and last picture is 10 hours later and 10 tequila bottles later. Size was 3.5' x 2'

Franco C.

Love Ice Illusions work ! If you want to impress your guests it will be hard to find something else! Just amazing

Stefanie C.

I'm an event planner and had to throw a 500+ ppl public celebration for a restaurant's milestone anniversary. Some elements that weren't in my favor: 1) less than 2 months before event 2) Chinese New Year timeframe 3) find a better ice sculpture than the one the client had last time (esp since the news, the mayor and some celebrities are coming) David not only killed all my fears but he killed it with his design, price point and promptness. He saved the day by saying YES, had jaws dropping (even the VIPs/celebrities were oohing-ahhing) and was super prompt with delivery and setup. He's now one of my Preferred Vendors and I recommend him to anyone looking for a kickass attraction with A+ quality and service. Thanks David for bringing this event up a notch!! 5 STARS :)

Jamie G.

In late 2019 I had booked Ice Illusions for my wedding in October of 2020. What a whirlwind we withstood! Despite all the craziness the pandemic threw at us both (is there even going to BE a wedding?) I was confident that this little glamor detail was going to be handled with care and detail. Once confirmed the wedding would go on, we figured out the design via email and some phone chats, and he delivered it perfectly, on time, and even sent me progress pictures from start to set up at the venue. It was a huge hit with our guests. Thank you David, I can wait to have more parties and include more of your amazing art.

Alic H.

Where do I start? This guy has done weddings, work events and celebrity events. I've never heard one complaint about what he does nor have I ever had one for him. He is always punctual and ready to "work" with the customer. David Fong is a good guy. You can talk to him and he will set real expectations and can help if it isn't real. Whether it's for a meeting, party, wedding or whatever - I would absolutely go to him. He is unbelievable. In addition his design are just amazing. The artistic care he takes on each one with the limited time he has his unbelievable.

Cyndi T.

My friends, family, and I have acquired Ice Illusions' services on numerous occasions. Each and every time, David, has impressed us beyond our expectations with his spectacular sculptures and impeccable service. Every piece of ice sculptures we have seen (there were many!), have been beautifully crafted artwork. David doesn't cut corners in details and he takes great pride in his work. You'll know what I mean when you physically see his work. I will continue to obtain Ice Illusions' services for any future events that I may have and will continue to recommend Ice Illusions to all my friends, acquaintances, and colleagues. Keep up the exceptional work, David!

Vanessa H.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I hired Ice Illusions for our company holiday party, because our logo has so many colors. But I sent it to David and just let him run with it, and I didn't see it until I got to our event. It was so much more than I could've imagined! The full color logo was in the block of ice, along with our company name. He made the process so easy, and the price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend Ice Illusions for any ice sculpture needs.

Robby W.

I've been using David and Ice Illusions for the past 5+ years when I want to kick my tailgate up a notch. He always delivers quality work and is incredibly flexible and easy to work with. I look forward to seeing him next fall once I'm ready to man the SAE Ice Luge again!

CQ N.

A family friend persuaded us to get an ice sculpture for our wedding, and we are so glad we opted in because I cannot imagine our wedding day without it! From the start, David was enthusiastic about designing an ice sculpture that would be both a conversation starter and meaningful to us. We asked David to make a functional ice sculpture luge, and specifically requested that it resemble a hippo stuffed animal that my husband gave me when we first started dating. Fast forward to our outdoor wedding ceremony and reception in September 2017 at Hakone Gardens -- our hippo luge was AMAZING. The bartenders poured shots and drinks through the luge the entire night, and everyone thought it was so epic. We truly loved David's work and were so happy that he brought our hippo stuffed animal to life on our wedding day. We were also impressed that the ice sculpture fared extremely well outdoors, especially considering the 90+ degree heat. By the end of the night, our hippo barely melted and still looked pristine. We had so much fun working with David and highly recommend Ice Illusions for any event!

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Ricky H.

David was literally the easiest person I worked with on my wedding day. He made us a Butterfly sculpture, with a design that was above and beyond my imagination. The ice sculpture was the highlight of my wedding; it was great to see my guests in awe as they walked by and took pictures of it. We had an outdoor wedding at Saratoga Springs and it was a pretty hot day. David was concerned that the location we had picked would be too sunny for the ice. He contacted the venue directly, scoped out the area on the map, and recommended a better, shadier location. He also coordinated with the venue to make sure he can get an extra wine barrel golf carted to that spot for display. After he confirmed that everything would work out with the venue, he gave me a call to check if I was ok with his plan and made sure that I didn't feel forced to doing it. He was even apologetic of the fact that he was calling be on my wedding day. I'm glad he took the initiative and that I trusted his judgement. The ice lasted all night, even on a summer evening. He has great customer service and made my day more even more magical. I can't wait for another big event so I can hire David again!

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Mark T.

4 years ago

Very nice art work at reasonable prices.I will definitely be call in ice illusions for my next occasion.

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Chi N.

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7 years ago

Thank you Ice Illusions for bringing my ice sculptures vision into life and helping me brainstorm all the possibilities with your amazing talent. Your ice sculptures is a form of art and displays perfectly at any special events. David from Ice Illusions was very professional, trustworthy and easy to work throughout my wedding planning. Thank you for making my special day extra beautiful with your talented work. read more

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Tiffany W.

9 years ago

I want to start off by saying, Thank you David. I had a ice sculpture done for my husband 40th birthday party... It was Amazing he loved it... The guest at the party Loved it! I had a slight problem & David understood he was very patient & I appreciate that... I would recommend him to anyone. You will be highly satisfied. Thanks again David! read more

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Stephanie R.

8 years ago

Our client and party-goers LOVED the ice sculpture and, especially, the luge... It got used plenty!! David was so easy to work with and has a compelling story. Love that he's been doing this since he was a kid working with his father. Thanks again! We'll be back for more. read more

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Christine S.

11 years ago

David did an amazing job! We had a winter Onederland themed birthday for our little girl and he sculpted the best snowflake to fit the theme! If you're looking for an ice sculpture he is definitely the guy you want to see. Thank you! read more

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Michelle D.

14 years ago

Ice illusions..first off the owner/artist is a cutie, all smiles and nice jokes, in person of course, bc I think he got a feel for my (now) husband's personality. Over the phone he was super professional, prompt and attentive. A lot of things happened during the wedding reception but a few things I took note of; he went out of his way last minute to redesign the sculpture bc unfortunately the freezer locker couldn't fit what we worked out. He did it w/o compromising the size and design and w/o involving me or the groom, thank goodness, since we already had a million other things to think off. Also, I noticed that the LED lighting for the base changed during the night; honestly I'm not sure it was intentional but I thought it was great, like customized mood lighting! Ice illusions was a dream wedding vendor, I hope all brides use them! read more

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Sid M.

13 years ago

Dave is the man! We were a bit hesitant to get an ice sculpture for our company party, but he provided great customer service and worked with us to ensure that the logo would come out in a way that wouldn't disappoint. He was right -- the ice sculpture with our logo looked better than we expected (and we had high hopes). read more

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Nelson L.

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15 years ago

David is truly an artist. Just look at the Optimus Prime sculpture. My first-hand experience with his work is as follows: My friend was having a house-warming party, backyard barbecue of course, and there stood this rectangular block of ice roughly 2 feet x 3 feet. It was beautifully etched with lines along the sides. There was a nicely formed lip at the top of the block and a pour hole on the other side of the top. I then understood why David had a bottle of Grey Goose with him for a Sunday early-afternoon barbecue. Then the fun began. Note the luge is very functional. For future corporate events I may be involved in planning, having one of David's masterpieces is a must have. read more

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Aja Y.

18 years ago

I ordered an ice sculpture luge for my wedding in August. David at Ice Illusions did such a great job. His work is just amazing as you can see from his webpage. The double seahorse ice sculpture he made for my wedding was even more spectacular than I was expecting. David was very fast and professional with his invoicing and delivery. His prices were much more reasonable than some of the other companies I was calling. Ice sculptures need to be ordered months in advance (especially custom orders), but David was able to make mine under 3 weeks notice. read more

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Azlene P.

6 years ago

This was my first time having an ice sculpture at one of my parties and I was not disappointed! The ice sculpture was everything I could ask for to celebrate a milestone birthday. Thank you for your services read more

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Terrance G.

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15 years ago

We at Pacific Standard Print (www.printpsp.com) contacted Dave for a trade show sculpture to 'Wow' our audience and draw attendees to our booth and that's exactly what it did. The ice luge was a huge success. We had plenty of interested people in his artwork along with the entertainment of a beverage being poured through the sculpture. Every year he meets/exceeds our expectations. Dave was more than happy let us bounce ideas off him while we were sketching up ideas for our sculpture. He was able to suggest changes or point out what will not work as a sculpture structurally. Great guy to work with! 5 Stars Dave!! Phenomenal work! read more

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Celine D.

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15 years ago

I recently worked with David at Ice Illusions for a private event held for a client. It was the first time I had ever done an ice luge for an event, and David was GREAT. He was patient and understanding with my millions of questions, he helped me to secure a table as we needed to move the luge from the normal area, and most importantly, he sculpted the most BEAUTIFUL custom ice luge. The client was so happy with what an impact it made on the event. He is really an amazing artist, but also very reliable and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be using Ice Illusions for any and all my ice sculpture needs! read more

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Skye C.

9 years ago

I don't even have the words to describe how amazing David is. We've worked with him for several events, and it's always been a tremendous pleasure. He is extremely talented, creative, professional, flexible, and just fun to be around. He's helped me out when I've had budget restrictions or ran into problems with an event location being super disorganized. His work never fails to amaze everyone at our events. I can't wait to work with him again! read more

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Andrew L.

17 years ago

I called Ice Illusions just 3 days before a holiday dinner party to see if it'd be possible to get an ice sculpture with such short notice. No problem. We fleshed out the idea for the design over the phone, and then David emailed me a few pictures to firm it up. On the day of the party David arrived right on time and hefted the several-hundred-pound ice sculpture up 4 flights of stairs on a hand truck. (!) My girlfriend may have spent the entire day cooking a fabulous meal, but it was the ice sculpture that stole the show. Every single person commented on it. It made the night. In short, David is a pleasure to work with and a true artist. Do it: www.iceillusions.com read more

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Jan P.

15 years ago

David created an ice luge for our wedding several weeks ago, and as others have pointed out, he is undeniably talented. I had some reservations about the final product after he revised a sketch I had sent him, but as it turns out his edits were completely necessary from an ice-melts-rapidly-and-the-structure-needs-to-be-sound-for-several-hours perspective. I guess that is why I'm not an ice sculptor and David is more facile with ice than Edward Scissorhands. David was totally on board with my design (a logo of the World Cup, where I had gotten engaged), and I definitely appreciated his enthusiasm. It seemed like a tricky design but he dominated and no doubt used the leftover ice for a homemade frappuccino. Because he's that good. As a dude completely in over his head with wedding planning, though, I will say that David wasn't quite as organized through email as he seemed to be receptive over the phone. After not hearing from David for a week after submitting my initial inquiry, I finally just called him and he picked up immediately. Over the phone he told me to resend my email, which I did, but again did not hear from him for another week, after which time: lesson learned, I called him (maybe he was swamped...I won't make any guesses). David is personable and receptive on the phone, so that should be the medium of choice. Overall, the final product was impressive (all services were fulfilled as promised) and I would certainly work with him again. read more

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Van N.

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10 years ago

Love love LOVED our ice sculpture. David is sooo nice and easy to work with. On our wedding day, we had a dessert table and the ice sculpture that was created for us was AH-mazing. We didn't have a specific idea in mind but David is really talented... he was able to create a sculpture that fit perfectly with our theme. The design was frame-like so that our guests could take pictures in them. It was so much fun! There was even a little ice box where we could place popsicles for everyone. Super cute. Thank you for doing such a fantastic job!! read more

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Socorro C.

13 years ago

David made 2 incredible ice sculptures for my daughters Sweet 16 this past weekend. We were so impressed with both. He made an Eiffel Tower and a Chanel logo with her name on it. Everyone loved them!! We will definitely be using Ice Illusions again for our next events. read more

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Lawrence B.

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12 years ago

OUTSTANDING! David Fong designed, sculptured, and delivered a themed San Francisco Fleet Week ice sculpture to me onboard the United States Navy war-fighting ship, USS CHOSIN. I have been in the military for 21 years and this was the best ice sculpture experience from ordering to delivery that I have ever had. David Fong's Ice Illusions is a top-notch organization with quality work and flexible schedule! Thanks David for having my back and the United States Navy's back! read more

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Sarah E.

9 years ago

We hired David to create a centerpiece ice sculpture with a champagne luge for a client event in SF. I wasn't really sure what to expect since it was my first experience but let me tell you, it was a TOTAL hit! David did an AMAZING job designing a beautiful piece that literally had the crowd going wild. It was super fun, interactive, and a really unique feature that definitely added to the ambiance and experience of the evening. David was an absolute pleasure to work with and was always available to answer any questions that came up. I would highly recommend an ice sculpture for your next event and would only recommend David to do the job. I can't wait to throw another party just to get another Ice Illusions piece! read more

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Bethaney L.

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8 years ago

Well this was a huge dissapointment on my wedding day. I had ordered an ice lugee from David the sculpter that I was very excited about. Unfortunately I did not recieve an ice lugee but just a sculpture. I don't really need a block of ice that has no function, so imagine my surprise when my wedding day rolls around and everyone comes up to me asking where the ice lugee is that I said would be there. Totally embarassing. To top it off I had very little communication with David and requested sketches of the product multiple times which he never furnished. A total waste of 650 dollars! I called and emailed him about it all after the wedding, he did nothing. Overall I would not reccommend Ice Illusions or the sculpter I worked with. Terrible experience and such a huge disappointment on my big day. =( read more

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Tori H.

12 years ago

We recently had an event where we wanted everything to be as singularly unique as the event we were celebrating. David Fong's ice sculptures delivered on that theme and were absolutely the talk of the evening. The work was intricate and he got them exactly right. David was great to work with and kept me on track and on time while at the same time having the patience to make me feel comfortable that he saw my vision. I would highly recommend him and look forward to the next time I can work with him again. Thank you David! read more

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Pedro V.

10 years ago

Wow. Simply amazing!!! How does he do it??? David is just full of talent and his work are pieces of art I will recommend Ice Illusions to everyone. Whatever design, he can do it. Seems impossible?? He will make it happen read more

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Kalvin F.

13 years ago

These guys were so amazing! The sculpture they did for us really gave our event that "wow" factor that we were looking for. I still can't believe how amazing everything turned out! I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who wants to make their party/celebration one to remember! read more

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Al J.

12 years ago

David was wonderful to work with. We sent him the logo for our wine bar and restaurant, and he came back with a beautiful design for our New Year's Eve ice luge. He was easily reachable for changes, had great artistic suggestions, and everything was timely and executed well. The sculpture lasted all night long, and was the highlight of our Gatsby bar. It was elegant, artistic, and just what we wanted. We would highly recommend using Ice Illusions for your party, and will definitely be working with him again in the future for our events. Thank you David, for putting together an ice masterpiece for our event at 1313 Main. read more

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Melissa R.

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17 years ago

David Fong was great to work with. He was very accommodating and he was able to transform my party logo into an ice sculpture that was the hit of the party. Awesome job! read more

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I don't usually think of having an ice sculpture when I plan events, but now that I've met David and have seen what he can do, I'm suddenly looking for an excuse to put one in the budget. His sculpture for the White Party at Club X this month was impressive and seemed perfectly designed for the event. He warned me just in time, or I'd probably still have my tongue stuck to the side of this delicious looking creation. Give him a call for your next big event and I'm certain you won't be disappointed. read more

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Doug V.

16 years ago

Very impressed with the quality and design of my ice art. Speedy and friendly service. Everyone at my wedding was impressed with the ice sculpture. THANKS! I would recommend this business to all my friends and family. AWESOME! Great price and quality design! read more

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Michelle T.

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14 years ago

Our company has an annual holiday cornhole tournament for our clients. This year we wanted to include an ice luge that was in the shape of a cornhole board. We sent David our design ideas and he was very easy to work with. The final product definitely exceeded our expectations! The ice luge was a huge hit at the party and clients loved it as it fit really well with the theme. Definitely recommend David for a stand out centerpiece for any corporate events. read more

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Lenda T.

12 years ago

I loved, loved my 60th Birthday ice sculpture! It was incredible, beautiful and my 55 guests were amazed at the detail and creativity. David arrived early and set it up and we loved it. He's the best! read more

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Jowie G.

8 years ago

Amazing ice luge for my husbands 40th bday. It was a big hit at the party. David was easy to work with and great customer service. Thank you!!! read more

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A. C.

8 years ago

David is great to work with! I just worked with him for the first time on a client's 100 year anniversary and he did a fantastic job! He went above and beyond what we were expecting with his beautiful sculpture and he is very friendly and professional with excellent communication skills. I look forward to working with him again and would highly recommend Ice Illusions! read more

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Tamar H.

8 years ago

We used Ice Illusions for my company's booth at a tradeshow last week in the Moscone Center and David made sure everything went off without a hitch! He was a pleasure to work with - very kind, responsive via call/text/email and not to mention his artistic ability!!! The final product was breathtaking. Will absolutely use him again in the future. Highly recommend! read more

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David L.

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10 years ago

We got an awesome snowflake-themed ice luge for our university event! David's incredibly flexible for everything from design to delivery to payment. They're very professional and will respond quickly if you have any concerns. At first I was concerned since I wouldn't be seeing the ice luge until 2 hours before my event. David sent me a picture and it looked like an exact replica when I finally saw it in person! He does a great job of adding an extra layer of ice so that it lasts throughout the entire event. I would definitely recommend this for any kind of party event! read more

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Calvin N.

4 years ago

Just had a wedding this past weekend and my then fiance wanted something to stand out for our welcome table. How cool would it be to have an ice sculpture. We got recommended to David by a mutual friend. We got in touch he was able to help us decide on a piece. He was sooooo patient without from the start . My fiance is so indecisive and she changed her mind so many times throughout the 4 weeks up to our wedding date. David never at anytime felt annoyed nor frustrated. He was helpful and kept in touch with us throughout the entire process. His prices were cheaper than 2 other places and he did a phenomenal job. We were blown away when it arrived at our venue the day of. We were so busy the day of our wedding . i wished we had more time for pictures but Our guests enjoyed it though. I will go with Ice Illusions the next time I need an ice sculpture for an event. Maybe my birthday? Thank you David !! read more

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Lydia C.

13 years ago

I hired David for two ice sculptures for my parents' wedding. He was very accomodating and provided guidance and suggestions. I was not sure how the ice sculptures were going to turn out but when he delivered on the day of, they were excellent! I ordered a Patron bottle ice sculpture and a table top ice bar and they both came out better than I expected. They looked absolutely beautiful at the wedding and made the wedding very special. Our guests loved the ice sculptures and they lasted the entire wedding. His prices are reasonable and he works with exactly what you want. I really recommend his work, everything is custom made and he is very creative. Be sure to check out his website he has many examples there and they are all great! I would absolutely hire David again for any event because his work is excellent and creative. read more

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Nilash C.

8 years ago

My wedding reception was amazing all thanks to David. The ice sculpture was the center of attention and everyone enjoyed it with the luge. Thank you David you did an amazing job read more

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Thank you David for taking our order at the last minute! David delivered on time and made a lovely sculpture for my employer's 50th birthday! The blue light made the sculpture glow! The pillars were amazing! Thank you David! read more

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Erica K.

13 years ago

David at Ice Illusions was great to work with. He was professional, reliable and on time. We ordered an ice luge for a corporate event which included a color logo. read more

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I would have posted up pics of Dave's creation but the only one that I have is of people (present company included) pressed up next to a vodka ice luge, so I figure it wouldn't be a good idea. That said, the luge was amazing and people had a ton of fun with it (see above comment), and that probably was something that he would've been able to whip up with his eyes closed in 15 minutes, given that he came up with this -- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/9BapYSv02muQ-z7O54IzAw?select=aqY44YRuK7_IiV120dWKAQ !!!!!!! read more

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Kao S.

9 years ago

Our family loved this ice sculpture David made last year! He'll be making another one for us this year as well! Thanks David! read more

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Ice sculptures, ice, events, birthday, weddings, corporate events, catering events, team building, snowballs, interactive displays, craft ice cubes, performance artist, holiday party, commercial set design, professional shoots, ice furniture.

Meet the Business Owner: David F.

Owner and ice sculptor of Ice Illusions San Francisco, David has won numerous awards and recognition for his ice art. David first started ice sculpting at age 8, taught by his father who is a master ice sculptor. David won his first ice-sculpting competition at age 19, quickly starting an illustrious career. He now runs his own business and caters to clients and celebrities from coast to coast. You can only expect the the highest level of ice sculpting possible since he competes annually in national and international competitions around the world. Recent awards includes: 4th Place Finish Single Block Event (Realistic Category)- 2011 World Ice Arts Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska 5th Place Finish Overall Multi-block Event- 2011 World Ice Arts Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska 6th place Finish Overall Single Block Event- 2009 World Ice Arts Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska (Competitions prior to 2009 not listed, please see website for full listing.)

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Kristin and her team catered a reception for me last weekend, kind of at the last minute, and it…read morewas absolutely perfect. She and her team were easy to work with and made great suggestions for what we needed. All of the guests commented on how delicious the food was and that her staff was welcoming, friendly, and very attentive to our guests. The Party Helpers had come highly recommended to me by multiple people, from two different churches, and I can see why. You cannot go wrong with using Kristin and her team for your special event.

My wife and I attended a party and the caterers were The Party Helpers. The servers were very…read morefriendly and polite as they passed around the Hors d'oeuvres. Our friends also had a cocktail bar with a couple of drinks. The cocktails or mocktails were... Ube Sunrise: light rum, ube syrup, pineapple juice, and grenadine. Lihing Mango Margarita: tequila, orange liquor, lime juice, mango puree, simple syrup, and Li Hing Mui Powder. They also setup portable steam tables with BYO Risotto Bar, Steak Banh Mi Sliders, a fruit platter, 3 different skewers (steak & onions, chicken & bellpeppers, and a brussel sprout), charcuterie appetizer, empanadas, rack of lamb chops, etc. Our friends comment was, "We liked our caterers, they made the party so easy for us".

Flower Divas

4.8

(121 reviews)

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We loved working with Shawna and Deb to help realize our vision for our wedding. They did a great…read morejob weaving in silks with real flowers to keep our costs affordable and our florals really stood out on our wedding day. I absolutely loved my bouquet and the floral cloud they built as a backdrop for our dance floor. If florals are important to you, my only advice is to be specific about your color palate and shape and the team at Flower Divas can execute well!

I had the pleasure of having Flower Divas handle all the floral arrangements for my wedding…read morereception, as well as the bouquets and boutonnieres for the ceremony. They have a close collaboration with Wedgewood Weddings, which made it convenient for me to get a florist down right away. There's a reason they are a preferred vendor! I worked with Deb, who listened closely to all my ideas and guided me when I struggled to envision certain design styles. She maintained clear communication throughout the process, making the planning much easier for me! We organized our wedding on a short timeline, with less than three months to pull everything together, and they truly did an amazing job. I was in awe of how beautiful everything turned out.

LP Party

4.9

(99 reviews)

LP Party did an amazing job with the jungle theme décor for our son's birthday! The unique…read morefiberglass animal structures were a big hit--kids loved taking photos with them--and the balloon setup was bright, fresh, and blended beautifully with both the park setting and the themed backdrop. They arrived right on time, accommodated our schedule perfectly, and were thoughtful about installing everything at just the right moment so the balloons stayed fresh and didn't overheat in the sun. Truly professional and creative work!

We used LP Party for my son's first birthday party. Gagan is a pleasure to work with. She is easy…read moreto collaborate with and offered great ideas. Unfortunately, my son's party had to get postponed because we all got Covid. Gagan was so understanding and empathetic and made it easy to reschedule to another date. She even tried to reserve dates for us, which was very considerate of her. On the day of the party, Gagan arrived early and was extremely efficient. They were in and out of there quick! The end result was stunning, grand, and elegant. Clean up was so quick and easy. We are so happy we chose LP Party!

Asha Party Rentals

4.9

(120 reviews)

Very detailed info of what they offered and their prices are very comparable if not better than…read moreothers

Asha Rental is the best! Very responsive, professional and…read morehelpful. Will use their services again. Tracy

Rabb Decorators

5.0

(6 reviews)

Mayuri did an amazing job planning the pooja at our house. She came on time, decorated our temple…read morebased on our requirements. The best part was that we only had to focus on the pooja and our guests, everything else was taken care of. She helped us in arranging caterer for food who was super nice. The food was delicious. On request, she also arranged mics and speakers for us which was not part of the package. Thank you Rabb for making our event so special.

I had the honor of working with Mayuri for my son's 2nd birthday party. She turned my son's…read morebirthday idea into a fantastic celebration. Mayuri took care of everything, from choosing the theme to decorating the venue. I didn't have to do a thing. She's really talented, creative, and dedicated to her work. I highly recommend her because she made my son's birthday special.

Vivid Events

4.9

(28 reviews)

Thank you. This is the second time we have hired Renee for her amazing working. Renee helped us…read moredecorate our campus. We appreciate all the hard work you did for our company! Everyone loved the ballon's and your work. Thank you making this so successful. We will use you again.

Renee had helped us organize 2nd birthday party of our twins last year in our backyard and it went…read moreamazingly well! She worked with us close to a month before the event to plan this and specially gave us options for vendors based on our needs. She came in early with her assistant to get the floor for the baby shark theme ready and help us setup the tables, and contact the vendors and talk to them for the event coordination. We had the food vendor, puppet show host and the balloon guy and with Renee around it was so nice and relaxing as we didn't have to worry on those and spend great time with our kids and the guests. Highly recommended!

Wishes and Wows

4.8

(60 reviews)

We worked with Nicole for many events together (5-10?). In our last event for our kids birthday,…read moreshe setup a nice stand for my sons birthday next to a playground we have reserved. Only problem was, the playground was closed for renovations. Nicole and her team didn't let us know that the playground was closed although they arrived on-site 2 hours earlier. When I arrived, I had to scramble with the team to move the setup to the park next-door. Everything was OK at the end and even some of our guests offered help. One of the main reason we book with Nicole is that when things go wrong, I'd like her to step up and resolve them. But instead, she CHARGED US $300 for moving to the next playground. Wow, we were expecting apology, not a $300 bill. Even if you are a repeating and happy client of Nicole (like us), I advise you to start looking for more professional services with other organizers. We appreciate the many events she helped us until she dropped the ball completely and insulted us by charging us extra afterwards. -- Nicole responded by saying that they couldn't have foresaw that the playground was closed. This is false as her team showed me that they sent Nicole messages and videos of playground being closed before they setup anything. They could have communicated this with us earlier and moved to This is beyond surprising on how Nicole handles unexpected cases. Instead of trying to prove she is right, it would have been easier to say "shit happens" and make it right... Very surprising and weak response.

I reached out to Nicole to help with an absolutely last minute special dinner event and boy did she…read moredeliver! I'm still kind of shocked by her ability to make things happen so quickly with amazing taste and the warmest and friendliest approach. Nicole will be our go-to person for parties and dinners from here on out. A+ all around.

Safari Run

4.2

(210 reviews)

We just hosted our second birthday party at Safari Run Sunnyvale, and once again, they absolutely…read moreknocked it out of the park. From the moment we arrived, it genuinely felt like everyone on staff was excited to be celebrating our son. That kind of energy doesn't happen by accident--and it's a direct reflection of Genessa, the manager. Her attention to detail, calm leadership, and the way she supports and leads her team is truly impressive. You can feel it in every interaction. The staff was organized, warm, attentive, and so clearly happy to be there. The facility itself is spotless, well-run, and perfect for kids. And can we talk about the food? It's actually good--which is rare for kids' party venues. On top of that, the fact that they allow outside cold platters with no additional charge is an absolute game changer for parents planning a party. Everything felt easy, joyful, and stress-free--which is exactly what you hope for when hosting a child's birthday. We left saying the same thing we did last year: why would we go anywhere else? I sincerely hope my kids never grow out of Safari Run, because we would happily keep hosting parties here for years to come. Huge thank you to Genessa and the entire team for another unforgettable celebration!

We had a wonderful time at Safari Run today! The facility was clean, safe, and full of fun…read moreactivities for kids of different ages. The children had an amazing time playing and exploring. The staff was friendly and welcoming. It's a great place for families, and we will definitely be coming back. Thank you for such a fun experience!

Love Life & Bloom

5.0

(116 reviews)

LLB is the hands down the best florist! I have ordered from LLB more times than I can count for…read moreevery special occasion from Mother's Day to Birthdays and everything in between! Their arrangements are breathtaking and so impeccably arranged. I have yet to find another florist in all of NorCal and SoCal that can create floral arrangements as beautiful as LLB. In addition to their flowers, their customer service goes above and beyond. I needed a last minute bouquet for my tea ceremony and reached out to LLB the night before the event. They were so kind and made me a beautiful bouquet and delivered it to my house the next morning! If you are looking for stunning flowers and unbeatable customer service, I definitely recommend LLB!

I can't begin to say how Jennie's willingness to do our wedding florals meant to me. In a way, she…read morehas been part of our family's biggest celebrations in more ways than one. I specifically wanted to work with her because of her florals she did a few years ago for another family event. It was truly a full circle moment to have her on my special day. So grateful she was able to work with my budget, changes in style, and really understood my overall look and feel for my wedding. Thank you Jennie from the bottom of our hearts!

Kat's Karts

5.0

(2 reviews)

Kat's such a pleasure to work with!! She made this amazing balloon wall for an event at my son's…read moreschool & it was a hit. The amount of care and detail she puts into her work is completely unmatched. I gave her a general color scheme we wanted, and I did not expect her to go above and beyond- especially with the lights. I will admit, that was a first for me & everyone was super impressed with how beautiful the display was. I will definitely be bringing her back for our future events!

Kat was amazing to work with! Her vision really made our event come together! From first contact,…read moreshe was able to answer all my questions, communication was great , and everything ran so smoothly. During our first conversation we went over the concept we were looking for, and the next time I spoke to her she showed us a mock up with a few twists. With her creative ideas she made it even more special than I could imagine. Worth every penny and will be using Kat for our future events.

U Pick Orchards

4.2

(77 reviews)

Easy to go and price is good. Big farm. Frienly employees…read more Just a bit too far for me or I will go every season.

Really enjoyed our visit to U Pick Orchards. The staff was friendly, the orchard was…read morewell-maintained, and picking fresh fruit straight from the trees was such a fun experience.

Lost Emu Farms

5.0

(8 reviews)

The goats have moved on to greener pastures and I'm ecstatic with the results! There is not a…read moresingle square inch of green less than 6 feet off the ground anywhere. We thought this would take a week but it took 3 days - those goats take their work seriously. The good: -Billie and the goats and dogs (and emu) are all delightful. Billie was extremely accommodating and hard working. The goats and dogs are absolute sweethearts and all come running when they see you for pets. -Poison oak is now extinct on my property. -The ground is fertilized and there is nothing to clean up other than sticks. The bad: -Noise. The "baaa"-ing was one thing, but the guard dogs were pretty brutal through the night. We had some coyotes hanging around so there was lots of barking. So that's it, thanks for following. I'm really happy to finally be able to present this and I'm actively brainstorming on how we can get a goat co-op going in our neighborhood.

Lost Emu Farms run by Billie was one of the best decisions we had made. She came out to the…read moreproperty promptly on time to meet with us for an estimate. Her assessment was spot on and we decided to go with her services. She was kind, compassionate, extremely thorough and just plain fun to be around. The result of her services left our property so much safer and useable. We are so grateful for Billie and will have to have her back sooner than later! Thank you again!!! To anyone in the market for her services, we have recommended her to all of our close friends, if appropriate for your needs, you will be beyond satisfied! Best value ever!!!

U Pick at Webb Ranch

4.1

(20 reviews)

Too many people, not enough berries, no fun, not worth it…read more If you're not there in line before it opens don't bother coming at all.

Wanted to try a different activity on the weekend and stumbled upon this cute farm in the Peninsula…read morewhere you can pick your own berries! Berry picking is seasonal and it's currently closed, I believe** During peak season, hours are from 8am - 11am so make sure you arrive early! My friends and I arrived at 10 near the tail end of the season and there was plenty of parking (a small, unpaved lot!) and space to pick berries. There are signs indicating which rows correlate to which berries (I didn't know there were so many varieties) and the farm offers both black and raspberries. One thing i really liked was that they have specific rows they recommend visitors pick from. We didn't see the signs are first so we ended up picking from the back/middle rows, but the berries were all so sweet and juicy. I'd definitely recommend people checking this out for a quick, cute weekend date with friends or loved ones :)

Mariani Orchards Harvest Experience

4.6

(10 reviews)

Went cherry picking here in early June…read more Very simple. You "check in", they give you a bag(s) and a grasper for high up ones if you're serious (we weren't that serious). You walk around picking the cherries you want. The trees are marked to indicate the different varietals. You put them in your bag, and you go back to the table to pay for what you picked. Great date idea. There are a couple photo spots designed for Instagram type photos. We didn't use those, just took regular pics. And the whole thing cost like $10 for both of us. That's less than 2 coffees and you get the cherries too. Make sure to check in advance as crops aren't always predictable.

It was our first time at Mariani and we had a great time picking cherry ..though, we went toward…read moreend of cherry picking season ( last weekend be 6/12/26)? , there was still plenty of nice ripe cherry to pick , small to large sizes , even some at toddler height level . No outside bags or buckets allowed, they will give u plastics bags ... wear good shoes cuz there were many fallen cherry on certain parts and dirts on the grounds. I would recommend shoes you don't mind getting dirty or stained. Parking was small but we still found parking at the entrance maybe cuz we went toward end of the season and later in the afternoon. If going on warm spring weather , bring a hat or umbrella., there were still plenty of shades under cherry trees as walk tree to tree or row to row . We got carried away and end up picking 6 lb +, cost added up fast . 6.50$ per pound for cherry and 3.50$ / lb for apricots . Both cherry and apricots were sweet ! Distanced only 20 mins from San Jose Central area , which is great location if you are in nearby town/city .

Passion Gardens

3.8

(8 reviews)

The mulberries are so good!…read more After reading a lot of their reviews, i was a bit worried about driving all the way there and not getting any mulberries so I texted their number to schedule a pick up. The berries are super fresh and sweet! I feel like it's the perfect summer fruit. The darker they are, the sweeter they are but i also really like the slight tartness that the just ripe ones have as well. I picked up 2 pounds on my first go but my family and I ate it all within 3 days so I had to go back to pick up 5 more pounds. I recommend texting or calling before you go to make sure they're open as they do sell out quickly. I didn't try the u-pick as I didn't have time but I would like to try next year!

The ladies in the front were super nice and inviting. I came with my mom & daughters - we had such…read morea great time. It's a clean and beautiful place. We were saying we'd like to come back again with the rest of our family since the kids enjoyed it! We were told the golf cart will do their rounds to drop and pick people up. However, since the cart wasn't there yet & we needed to use the restroom close by, we decided to just walk to the restroom. And we can see the front from there so we decided we would just walk back after. A car was coming so I told my daughter to move in so the car can pass. *HONK HONK* as if we were running. She rolls down the window and starts giving us a huge attitude about how we are not suppose to be walking around "Stay right there!" She was so completely rude I knew it had to be none other than the owner because everyone else we encountered were so kind! Literally a family with small children just walking didn't need to be honked at. We were already stopped when she approached so she could have just rolled her window down and spoke to us nicely. We didn't know there was a rule of no walking or we would have been more than happy to obligated. She should definitely have a staff member roaming the grounds instead of herself because she definitely cannot control her bad attitude and should not be out in the wild.

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Happy C.

13 years ago

I ordered an Ice Luge to celebrate my Master's degree. David was fantastic! Responded quickly to all my questions and was very professional, calm and cool. My graduate classmates had a blast and the Ice Luge was a hit! The highlight of the party! He carved the name of our Master's Degree and year of our graduation 13' in the Ice Luge. It was beautiful! David, carried the Ice Luge carefully up to my apartment (6 flights of stairs) and set everything up (very easy and nothing to worry about) and also kindly set up an extra box (to hold the water) in case I forgot to drain out the water through out the night. I'm glad he did this! It helped! As with any host of the party.. it takes time to recover and clean up the food etc. David was aware of this..and super cool and said I could return the Ice Luge light and tray at any day/time best for me. Thank you David for the awesome Ice Luge and for your professionalism and flexibility!! Loved it! Worth the money and memories!! I highly suggest! Photo attached! read more

Chris M.

12 years ago

I called at the last minute to have an ice luge created for a charity event I was throwing in San Francisco last weekend. Despite calling only 4 hours before the event they worked overtime and delivered an amazing looking ice luge to the bar before the event started. Moreover, I asked that they work with my budget since it was for a charity even, and they gave me an incredibly fair price. Ice Illusions went above and beyond to make this happen for me and dropped off an amazing ice luge sculpture that exceeded any expectations. After dropping it off, he stayed to help set it up, was extremely helpful & professional. I can tell you that I will never use another ice company after having such an incredible experience using them. I recommend this business to anyone needing ice / ice sculpture in the bay area read more

Terrell

16 days ago

Working for David at Ice Illusions was a positive experience. The training and onboarding process made it easy to get comfortable with the work, even if you didn't have prior experience. The job is very hands-on, which made the days go by quickly and kept things engaging. The owner was great to work for--fair, helpful, and easy to communicate with whenever questions came up. During the busy season, the pace picked up significantly, but it was manageable with a good team around you. The pay was solid, and I appreciated that there was a clear opportunity for a raise after six months. Overall, it's a good workplace for someone who enjoys learning practical skills and being part of a hardworking team. read more

Ingrid A.

9 years ago

We recently celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary with an elegant dinner party with dear friends. The highlight was my special "card" to my husband consisting of one of David's gorgeous, huge ice carvings in the shape of a giant 48. Underneath, and carved in the base, was my message to him: Ingrid 's Gary. Well, as the ice slowly melted and became even more translucent and reflective, it stole the show. My friends were quite enamored with the beautiful art and the whole idea of it. Thank you David, for traveling two hours in each direction to deliver your art and especially thank you for making the sculpture twice the size as what I paid for. It was a pleasure meeting you. read more

Sarah G.

17 years ago

David was fantastic from the very beginning of the project. I used his services to create a vodka luge/bar with floral inserts for a wedding in July 09. He was able to take my hand-sketched rendering and not only make it work structurally, but added some elements that really made it pop! He was prompt (actually early) on delivery and made sure that everything was to our specifications before he left. Of all of the vendors that we employed on that day, David by far was the most efficient, pleasant person that I had the pleasure of working with. I highly recommend Ice Illisions for not only the standard luges and ice bars, but their custom creations! read more

Jim M.

12 years ago

Everyone else here has put it perfectly. David and his son are incredible and they helped make my event memorable. They are great to work with, fairly priced and created an ice sculpture that looked incredible. I can honestly say that the ice sculpture was the highlight of our event! Not only was the sculpture I ordered wonderful, but they were a genuine pleasure to work with. I rarely write yelp reviews, but I felt that this business, their ice sculptures, and their customer service deserved praise. I would recommend him to anyone and will definitely use them again! read more

Danita A.

15 years ago

David did an nice ice work for my son's Wedding recently November 19 and he delivered it and set it up. i picked out the one that had hearts and everyone was asking who did this work at the Wedding? I was pretty and I wished it was set up closer to the main entrance of the Wedding. That was our fault for agreeing with the ballroom person. Its too nice to be in a corner. If u are doing a Wedding have the Ice near the doors....David drove the ice up to Santa Rosa, CA where the wedding was and he showed up early. Thank you David! From Danita read more

Calvin C.

7 years ago

If I could sum up my experience with Dave and Ice Illusions in one word it would be.......magical. I shopped around with a couple other vendors for our wedding and ultimately went with my gut with Ice Illusions and I'm glad I did because holy crap they delivered. Dave seriously brought my admittedly half-baked ideas to life in a big way. Dude is seriously talented. Doing shots out of the ice luge was definitely one of the highlights of the night, haha. Next time I'm throwing a party, I'll definitely be hitting these guys up again. 10/10. read more

Sheila K.

213

8 years ago

We hired David very last minute (day before) to create an ice luge sculpture for our Facebook event. I didn't think he would be able to deliver last minute, but not only did he deliver but went above my expectations. David was so easy to work with and creative! He create a real fun branded ice luge sculpture that was the highlight of our event. David and his team are enthusiastic, reliable, creative and such a pleasure to work with. I hope to work with David and his team in the future.. many, many more times! read more

Joe P.

14 years ago

Great experience and great price. The ice sculpture was delivered on time, looked good, lasted for about 6 hours (it still looked cool until about 8 hours or so), and we literally had zero headaches with the transaction. The whole thing was delivered, set up, and torn down without us ever noticing or even hearing about it (which is exactly what you want when it's your wedding)! The Ice sculpture was a big hit at the wedding...the adults and kids alike loved it! I highly recommend Ice Illusions! read more

Bubinder S.

9 years ago

Ice Illusions has done plenty of parties for many of our events along with our own clients at our company. Every single piece was beautiful, that's all there is to it. You imagine it, and they will have it all together exactly the way it's meant. Thanks for helping out with all our events and weddings and delivering every single time. Definitely a 5 star team and company. We will continue to spread the good feedback and work ethic of Ice Illusions to our family, friends and clients! read more

Greg E.

14 years ago

From the very beginning, our relationship with David was stellar. He is a professional and an amazing artist. I sent him an iPhone picture of an object from my home I wanted to capture, and the results exceeded my expectations. It was for my annual fundraising event. Our guests were blown away and showered us, and him, with compliments. Don't shop around, don't hesitate, just contract with him. HIS WORK IS AWESOME !!! Thank you, David. Looking forward to next year. read more

S M.

14 years ago

It's not a party without an Ice Illusions ice sculpture! David is the first person I call when planning a party. His sculpture is always the center of attention, and gives an event the "WOW" factor! He took care to deliver the masterpiece and carefully install it according to my party schedule so that it would last. I highly recommend David and love his ice art! read more

Devon H.

371

10 years ago

David created an incredible custom ice luge for a business event with only 48 hours notice. He far exceeded our expectations -- in size, in quality, and in ease of ordering/delivery. Everyone had to have a photo with the sculpture, and they all wanted to pour their rose through it! Would absolutely recommend him to anyone in the San Jose/San Francisco area! read more

Eli W.

8 years ago

Fantastic ice sculpture. David was a pleasure to work with, and he kept me in close touch to design a custom centerpiece for my event. I had never gotten an ice sculpture before, but can assure you that it was a hit with all of the attendees. David was quite responsive and delivered the piece right to my doorstep! Would definitely recommend and use again! read more

scarlett c.

9 years ago

David is amazing at what he does! I have worked with him a couple times now, and I would recommend Ice Illusions to anyone looking for an ice sculpture or an ice bar. His work is beautiful. He has blown my customers away with his art especially his Super Mario for a Christmas holiday party for Nintendo. I can't wait to do more events with him! read more

Bryan P.

17 years ago

David is the man! We had him do a giant martini glass for our 30th b-day party. It also included a double luge. The sculpture lasted well beyond my expectations (approx. 7-8 hours) before you could tell it was melting away. I posted a few pics of the sculpture on my blog: http://www.yardshare.com/morearticles.php?artblogid=17 read more

Charles G.

16 years ago

My first review on Yelp but I figured it was about time to give David the feedback he so obviously deserves. My brother and I have been using David for over 5 years to make various ice sculptures for our parties. He can make absolutely anything out of ice and I look forward to utilizing his sculptures for many more years! read more

D S.

17 years ago

I can't say enough about David and Ice Illusions. I had an event at the Starlight Room and the ice sculpture David did was amazing. My client was absolutely thrilled, as were the guests in attendance. It was one of the highlights of the night! David is a total pro from start to finish, and his talent is undeniable. read more

Fo D.

13 years ago

It was a highlight of the wedding and everyone loved it. David added extra details, including drilling our names into the sculpture and adding leaves in the foreground. He even kept the heart eyes from the original design. The LED backlighting made the sculptures look amazing throughout the whole night. read more

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