We used Shalin as our wedding photographer and have been absolutely thrilled and happy to work with…read morehim. Our wedding was a COVID casualty, and Shalin was beyond flexible working with us. We ended up doing a "micro wedding" in our backyard. The photos are stunning and he goes above and beyond and has the ability to manipulate the scenery to make the photos even more beautiful. We are very happy to have found him and plan to work with him in the future for family photographs. Highly recommended!

Shalin was our favorite wedding vendor by a mile. His photos for our wedding were simply gorgeous…read moreand he was incredibly easy to work with. Our wedding was scheduled for July 2020 and was postponed a year due to Corona. As a west coast bride, Shalin was kind enough to transfer my engagement photo session hours to the wedding because it was too risky to fly to Chicago in April. He re-worked our contract for the following year and honored the original price, which was great. On the wedding weekend he went above and beyond. He was so kind to our families, coordinated with all the other vendors, and did amazing photos while honoring our timeline. He got all our photos edited by the time he promised and sent us a flash drive with all the photos (over 8K for the 5 events he did for us that weekend). He also created a gallery with all those photos that we can share with family. If you don't want to worry about your photography, hire Shalin. His photos are simply gorgeous and you will love his interaction with you and your guest. Multiple family members told us how amazing he was.

I loved everything about this service. My Baby Shower looked absolutely stunning…read more The owner Essence was professional and knowledgeable through the process. From helping me choose my theme and colors, to making sure I stayed in my budget, to being punctual Essence knows her stuff. And, the decorations were literally perfect. My husband and I chose a Lion King Theme, and would you believe there was a life-size plush lion sitting next to my throne chair. Flawless! I immediately booked her again for my daughter's quinceañera.

I used Essence Creations for my daughter's prom Send off. The company was unprofessional from the…read moretime they entered my home until the end. Coming into my home, her assistant scratched my wall with poles that was apart of the set up. The poles took paint off my wall and left black / grey marks. She didn't provide a red carpet, instead we were given red paper, which my daughter almost slipped on when she was doing her prom walk. Pieces of the decorations we requested and paid for (two ballon Marquees and pink pillow) were missing from the set up. The owner forgot to bring them. My daughter was upset because it wasn't the look she wanted for her prom. We were refunded for the balloons, but no compensation for her not delivering on the experience we paid for. I was unable to resolve my concerns with the owner. I don't recommend using this service, it is over priced and owner is unprofessional.

I am a very detail oriented and nervous hostess, and Carrie got me through my biggest party to date…read morewith confidence and calmness! I had a last minute SOS and she was there (above and beyond) and the party flowed perfectly. Thank you a million Carrie!!!! It was unforgetable.

Melinda, the owner of To The Point, is awesome! She is extremely detail oriented and thinks of…read moreeverything that needs to be done. She helped plan and organize my sister's covid-safe wedding. She was extremely adaptable and creative throughout the entire process. She constantly worked with us to ensure that safety requirements were being met while having the most beautiful wedding possible. On the actual day, everything was a breeze because of her and her team. They made sure all of the decorations were set up and that every vendor knew where to go and what to do. Carrie, a member of the team, came very prepared! She had all the little things we forgot like a lint roller and a crochet hook. We were able to enjoy the event while they took care of the details. Melinda is a must and was crucial to our wedding experience!

I attended a coffee tasting/painting class that was being held here and LOVED it! We were given…read moreframes to protect our pieces that were made using diluted coffee, and sampled cold brewed coffee that we took part in making. The instructor was patient and knowledgeable, creating a memorable experience.

My daughter is getting married next month, but she didn't want a traditional bachelorette party…read more She hates to be the center of attention, but she loves true crime and murder mysteries. We had Art Room Events coordinate a speakeasy murder mystery party in her honor, and it was the perfect event for her. It was so much fun! Although we had some glitches with the venue, Aly was terrific in coordinating the details and smoothing things out with the venue. We received character profiles a couple of weeks in advance, and they were interesting and fun. Throughout the evening, Aly slipped additional clues, evidence, tips, and tasks to characters to help develop the story. I can see that the success of an event like this would be dependent on the people participating. You really need to be uninhibited and get into your character to really make it work. Fortunately, most of the guests were very outgoing and gregarious, but even the introverts (like me) had a great time.

If you want a packed dance floor on the day of your wedding, look no further! We were connected…read morewith CJ and Kris through our wonderful wedding planner since CJ DJ'd her wedding. After a call with Kris where he asked us thoughtful questions about our vision for the day, which was centered around a packed, lively dance floor, he connected us with CJ since we shared similar music tastes. CJ was responsive, helpful, encouraging, curious and fun (!) during our prep calls, and his document helped us feel at ease for all of our big moments throughout the day especially since my husband and I have very different music tastes and we wanted a DJ who could blend our varying tastes seamlessly. CJ provided thoughtful guidance when we were unsure on certain song selections and made sure to check in on us throughout the planning process. On the day of our wedding, CJ and Kris were prompt, high energy and highly professional. Our dance floor was packed the entire time - which was what always envisioned! I highly recommend couples check out Best Life Entertainment if they want a stress-free, fun wedding day and dance floor.

Kris is hands-down the best decision we made for our wedding! From the moment we booked him, he…read morewent above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. He totally got our vibe, effortlessly blending the music we love with the energy of the crowd. He kept the day running smoothly, ensuring every moment went off without a hitch, and had every single guest on their feet from the very first song to the last dance. What really stood out was Kris's ability to mix songs and read the room--it's not something you see every day. He created the perfect flow throughout the evening, from romantic slow dances to high-energy hits that kept everyone having the time of their lives. He didn't just DJ; he truly set the tone for the best night of our lives. Kris made our wedding feel so special, personal, and so us. From start to finish, Kris was professional, reliable, and so much fun to work with. He made the planning process feel effortless and took the stress out of such a big part of the day. We couldn't stop smiling--or dancing--all night long. So many of our guests are still raving about how incredible he was! If you're looking for a DJ who will go above and beyond to make your event unforgettable, look no further than Kris. He's truly a master at what he does, and we can't recommend him enough! Book him now--you won't regret it!

We used Millennial Photos for our Anniversary shoot and I had no idea what I wanted. But our…read morephotographer was so patient and flexible and took us to different locations around Chicago and totally captured what I didn't even know I wanted. The best part is that it didn't take long for us to get our proofs. And the proofs were super easy to share which I loved since our friends and family were so eager to see I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience!

I usually don't make reviews but .... At the beginning of quarantine I was feeling down and so I…read moredecided to uplift my mood by booking a photo shoot something to encourage myself, we'll I'm so glad I did! Jamil was very professional, Helped guide me in different angles to achieve the best look. He literally was in the ground getting the best angles to make me appear taller! He knows his stuff, I would highly recommend Millennial photos!

We loved this space! We had my son's third birthday here and got compliments on the space the…read moresecond people walked in the door. It's beautifully furnished and has really nice accent walls and finishes, it was a great compliment to our party decor. I also found the owners to be so easy to work with, they were always quick to respond and super helpful when we needed something!

Kayleigh and her team are a must have for your wedding! The best decision I made was hiring a day…read moreof coordinator. My only request for the evening was to be left alone (LOL) so that I could enjoy the night without having to answer any questions and Kayleigh made that happen for me. Kayleigh did such a good job of holding everything down and coordinating that day for me! Her team was super kind, knowledgeable and professional throughout the day. She was there to answer any questions and address any issue that came up. She even came up to me throughout the night to offer me additional glasses of champagne when my glass was empty! That day was a DREAM and Kayleigh and her team made that possible for me! If you're thinking of hiring a coordinator, DO IT and hire Event Daydreaming. They are amazing!

I have a catering business and recently had our first wedding with The Daydream team as month of…read morecoordinators. Carolina is exceptional, she makes it easy for vendors to have information on time and complete. The day was flawless and she was very hands on and let us know if there was any last minute changes. Definitely consider her for your wedding coordinator services and you will Love working with her!