What a fantastic experience! I had a 60th surprise party for my husband. I found Amanda on Facebook…read morein search of a balloons for marquis letters. What she came up with was mind blowing to say the least! Not only that but she noticed our centerpieces & the venue's fireplace needed some TLC the day of the event and finished them off to perfection (at no charge). She was thorough, friendly and totally affordable. The excellent work will speak for itself! I highly recommend her and will absolutely use her again!

We saw the Wood Brothers play at The Crossing on a Friday night in November. Hollar Mill is a cool…read moreconcept, especially for a small town like Hickory. An old mill space with a second lease on life, now holds various shops, restaurants, and the Crossing, a big event venue that obviously hosts some concerts but looks like it'd make a great wedding venue, too. We grabbed dinner at Highland Avenue just across the way before the show (review for them to follow) and then wandered over for the concert. The Crossing has a decent bar with a couple beers on draft as well as some bottles/cans and wine. You can leave the venue with your drink and hang out on the upstairs patio/balcony area. A nice spot to get some fresh air and have a conversation without screaming over the tunes. The acoustics weren't great for the Wood Brothers -- LOTS of feedback -- and it's all general admission. There are some benches with enough seating for about 10-15 people around the edge of the room. We stood in a few different spots all around the venue and I had a hard time seeing everywhere. While it was a sold out show, it didn't feel too crazy packed. All in all, it's a pretty venue in a cool spot but the acoustics and limited visibility make it a tough spot to enjoy a concert.

Went to Hickory for the first time to see The Wood Brothers, and this venue was okay. It is flat,…read moreso you do need to be up close if you care about that. The crowd was very alive, I can say that much...! I thought the overall venue atmosphere was neat, although I didn't care for the draperies hanging from the ceiling (just not my style). The only reason I didn't give 4 stars is because the beer selection was HORRIBLE. We are talking basic, gross (to me) beers: Coors Light (maybe??), Miller Lite, that genre. Two beers on tap, but also bad. No IPAs or dark beers or selection at all. Really irritated me, especially because there are tons of great breweries in our state, and Hickory is situated between many of them. I saw signage for the Blowing Rock Brewery and regret not going there for a pre-show brew.

We had on our wedding at Sapphire Hills event center on10/18/25. The venue was reasonably priced…read moreand the staff there were great to work with. They were accommodating and helpful and made sure our special day was perfect. The venue is very clean; floors shine. Big prep kitchen; lots of space for caterer and their team. Upstairs loft has lots of room and was a great space for our DJ. The owners listen to what you want in a venue and worked with us throughout our planning. We booked the venue in March for an October wedding and the venue staff kept in touch with us. There was an event the night before our morning wedding and the venue was immaculate. We were impressed; no sign of the previous event. I recommend this venue for your event. Beautiful property with great owners! Enjoy!

My cousin had her wedding her and this building is beautiful. They have plenty of parking, a…read morekitchen area, plenty of bathrooms, two levels and a beautiful staircase. They take care of everything! Setup, break down and they have an option to add on a cater and DJ! The inside is small but the building is beautiful.

Chickadee is absolutely amazing! The venue is incredible from the beautiful chapel to the cozy…read morereception barn to the unique silo bar. Everything at chickadee is thoughtfully curated into a beautiful venue. They work to include your goals into the wedding day including lavender fields, a beautiful tree, and pony for pictures. At Chickadee you have full control to make your big day truly yours. But the real magic of Chickadee is the staff! Mandy is the "Royal Event Coordinator" and is truly a magician. She has tons of wedding experience from every perspective and knows how to run a tight ship while also making things fun for everyone. Our guests and vendors absolutely loved working with her and her staff. They made the whole wedding go off without a hitch! I cannot recommend her and Chickadee enough!

I don't normally post a review unless I have done business with a caterer on more than one…read moreoccasion. After having them cater for multiple lunches & luncheons, I can honestly say they are among the best in the business- if not the best. The service is friendly, punctual and can't be beat. The food is always a hit. Fresh veggies, fruit and delicious dishes that never disappoint. If you are seeking a caterer for a corporate event and you need quality food with dependable service, I highly recommend. They also do private events and smaller scale lunches/events. I can't think of one single thing they could do better.

Recently attended a work anniversary party and L and L catered it. Before we even sat down, salads…read morewere in the table. Water glasses were not filled. The served our dinner before clearing salad plates. Food is mediocre. I personally would not hire them for anything

Unique Celebrations is the place for all of your events! Maryna goes above & beyond decorating…read moreyour event, her eye for every little detail is amazing. My husband gave me a surprise birthday party and boy was it BEAUTIFUL! Maryna your the best, the care and love you put in is greatly appreciated!

We used Time For Fun for my daughters 6th birthday party and they were amazing! We rented a bounce…read morehouse, tables and chairs, and they came and set everything up very quickly and were super nice people. Pricing is affordable and the quality of their rentals is very good. Would highly recommend!

I am not damaging your business. I spoke the truth…read more We did agree on many things. Some of this would include the empty vases above the mantle, and the snacks and drinks (in the contract) for the bridal suite and grooms suite. The groom and groomsmen weren't even taken to the suite. The contract was for you to be there. My decision in choosing Villa Franca had as much to do with you as the beauty of the property. I trusted you with one of the most important days of my life and it wasn't important enough for you to attend. You worked with me for months and then a month before my wedding you decided that going to Florida with your husband was more important. The original issues are the same. The bartender did not do his job well. The venue is ill-prepared for rain. Things that should have been setup were not. The fact that you keep reiterating that they were agreed upon just makes it worse! Yes, they were agreed upon. But the venue didn't follow through. I apologize profusely if there was a broken lamp. I also do not know of any liquor, and I do truly apologize for that as well. You should know me well enough that I would be humiliated if these were true. You have lost my trust so I'm not sure to believe you or if you are accusing me of things to undermine my review. I will say again, the coordinator and your staff were fantastic. I hold you accountable because you are the owner and I signed a contract with you.

My son and daughter-in-law were married at the Villa Franca Estates on Saturday, May 20, 2017. The…read morewedding venue is absolutely beautiful and Ginger Black and her staff were great to work with. Everything that we discussed for the wedding was completed as requested and they went above and beyond to make sure Mackenzie and Taylor's day was special. Even though we had extra guests attend, they quickly set up extra tables and place settings to make sure all guests had a seat. She was always there asking if we needed anything and made sure our requests were honored. The 3 new chandeliers inside the draped tent are breath taking. We all loved them. I would recommend this venue to others who are planning a special wedding in a country setting. Nora Patterson-Proud mother of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Patterson (Mackenzie Holshouser-Patterson)