Ordered UMass Catering for the 5th Hack(H)er413 hackathon! They were amazing, came in on time and…read moreset up all food and also came in to dismantle and clean up as well. Their chicken and broccoli alfredo was a huge hit among the hackathon goers. Only complaint was the high price and we received no discount on bulk ordering dining cards :( Definitely will keep them in mind for future events!

We were driving by, and spotted these little beauties. We asked the owners if we could get out and…read morelook at the ponies, lama and donkey! My 3 yr old had a smile from ear to ear. The ponies came up to let us pet them. The lama had a funny face while eating. We stayed about 45 min just watching them eat! Times have changed. You don't see this on the side of the road anymore. It was such a pleasure to see. Thank you to the owners for letting us do this!

From the owner: Aspen Hill Farm is a family owned and operated pony business, providing parties, tractor rides,…read morepetting areas and more since 1990. We rent out ponies for all occasions, including but not limited to birthday parties, school events, church picnics, family reunions, day cares and more. If you need a pony we’ll be there or you can bring your function to us at our Western Party Room where kids can step back in time and enjoy the farm life!

I can't begin to thank Ashley and the team at Pink Flamingo Party Co. for the amazing job they did…read moreon creating a baby shower wonderland!! I live in Columbus Ohio and was co-planning a baby shower long distance for my daughter-in-law. Ashley answered every one of my many phone calls and assisted me on the best choices for our event! I appreciated the fact that when I was about to over order, she had no problem explaining the amount I actually needed for the venue, something unheard of these days!! Everyone at the shower was so impressed especially with the "hot air balloon" basket!! I will be moving to Connecticut soon and plan on using Pink Flamingo Party Co for future events as I'm sure, everyone at the shower will do the same! THANK YOU LADIES!!!!!

Ashley did an amazing job! I will definitely be using her again. I already referred her to…read morefriends.

Pam was a pleasure to work with. We were looking for someone to keep us on track with deadlines and…read morehelp us choose vendors, as well as be available the day-of the wedding--Pam did all of that and more. She gave us lists of preferred vendors to choose from, she gave us good questions to ask them, she advised us when we asked, but ultimately let us make our own choices. She was 100% willing to look at any other vendors not on her lists, as well. She made sure we were well informed and comfortable with our choices, but that they were our own, not influenced elsewhere. I found her very helpful with small things especially closer to the wedding. Tons of little questions cropped up and Pam was always on it, she reached out to our venue for us and got us answers so we could focus on other things. The day of the wedding she was amazing. As the bride, I had to worry about nothing. She understood what I asked for and made sure it was all set up--and it was! No issues, no mistakes, no problems, everything ran completely smoothly, largely thanks to Pam's presence and help. Cost-wise, very affordable. I pictured a planner to be MUCH more expensive than Pam is (especially when you're dealing with wedding prices, ho boy!) She has a simple down payment and contract, and final payment due closer to day of. All payments and paperwork were handled well and expediently. In the end, she often says "it's whatever you want!" and she truly works to make that happen.

Pam is a very creative and enthusiastic event planner. A wedding I attended previously, she had…read moreassisted the couple in finding the various pieces to make their day just what they had imagined it to be. Pam was also present the day of the wedding to ensure that the event went as smoothly as possible, and made herself available to the couple for anything they needed during the event. Pam's enthusiasm and sheer excitement for event planning was very evident, and it was clear she had a big passion for what she does. It was not hard to notice that Pam was very easy going and a go with the flow kind of person, and enjoys planning any kind of event.

It is a pleasure to leave a review for this wonderful group of people. I have had the opportunity…read moreto have this catering company for a "celebration of life" event this past Saturday. Joan made this process so incredibly easy, she was so friendly and has such great attention to details. Mike was actually at the event along with his employees. He was incredible! Had everything under control and is kind and friendly. Now if this couple isn't the dynamic duo I don't know who is! The food was delicious! lovingly prepared and served with a smile. Do not hesitate to call this caterer! They are delightful and my guests were impressed as well. Thank you Mike and Joan so very much! Bernadette Antonellis Sanders

For my husband's 70th birthday, we wanted to do a tented event in our back yard but we were afraid…read morethat we wouldn't find a caterer since the date we wanted was on Mother's Day weekend and we started looking only 2 months ahead. Joan called me back right away as she had a cancellation on the date we wanted. That was pure luck and the rest is history. Joan, her family and staff at Franklin Caterers were awesome to deal with. She made great suggestions for renting the tent and tables, took care of all the menu details as well as linens, and provided the perfect advice for setting up the bar and provided a bartender. Everyone was superbly professional, on-time, very communicative and we were able to enjoy the party with our guests which was our goal. We look forward to working with them again in the future.

Tina and the entire E+P group are amazing. Not only do they have the most beautiful party supplies…read morefor anything you could dream up, but their customer service is next level! The community they've built up with their small shop is one of a kind and keeps me returning as a customer. Shop with them and you won't regret it!

From the owner: Your Celebration Deserves More Than a Balloon from a Gas Station…read more At Ellie and Piper Party Boutique, we design custom balloon arches, balloon garlands, and full event styling that actually takes your breath away, not just fill it with air. Based in Manchester, NH, we work with couples, families, and businesses across central New England to transform any space into something unforgettable. From soft pastel baby showers to bold corporate grand openings, every installation is designed around your vision, your colors, and your moment. What We Do: • Custom balloon arches & garlands • Classic, custom and premium backdrop rentals • Bridal showers, baby showers & birthdays • Corporate events, grand openings & product launches • Graduation celebrations & milestone parties • Full event styling & décor coordination Why Clients Choose Us: We use only premium materials, create truly one-of-a-kind designs (no two installs are alike), and bring the kind of polish you'd expect from a high-end event planner without the high-end headache. We're local, trusted, and obsessed with the details. Proudly serving Manchester, Concord, Nashua, Salem, Bedford, Windham, the Seacoast, and beyond. Ready to elevate your next event? Inquire today — popular dates book fast!

I'm a year round bicycle commuter and work in Northampton. I was excited to hear that Northampton…read morebike which I'd been a customer of was creating a bar. I went to the Handlebar a few weeks ago for a first date and it was an excellent experience. Super friendly staff and lovely aesthetic. I'll definitely be going back and look forward to seeing the Handlebar grow.

From the owner: Ever wished your local bike shop had a sweet spot to hang out and have a drink before, after, or…read morelong after a ride? Yeah, so did we…

Let me start by saying that Marx Entertainment provided both DJ services and Photo Booth services…read morefor our wedding. We were very unhappy with the DJ but happy with the Photo Booth set up and staff. My husband and I had DJ Craig for our wedding in September 2023. We had two meetings with him beforehand were we discussed how we would like the night to run. In addition to a list of "must-play" songs (something we were encouraged to complete), we discussed how we would like our table-dash, anniversary dance, alumni photo, and private dance to operate. We also noted on multiple occasions during both calls that we DID NOT want a lot of remixes. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with how DJ Craig managed all of these aspects except for the table dash and private dance. Here is where our issues lie: - Out of our 30 or so must play songs maybe half were played. - As laid out on the Marx Entertainment website we chose a "last song" for the dance floor. DJ Craig played the song we designated as our last song as a way to open the dance floor. - The first 30 minutes were exclusively remixes and bad ones at that. It got to the point where we said something to DJ Craig, and while the music did get better, he still continued to play remixes. Honestly, a Spotify playlist would have been better. - The anniversary dance was something DJ Craig suggested and we loved the idea. However, instead of doing what he had described to us where he starts calling people off the dance floor after some dancing and starting with short time increments, DJ Craig called for anyone married for less than 5 years to leave the dance floor after approximately 20 seconds. People hadn't even REACHED the dance floor to start dancing at that point, including the parents of the groom. Not to mention we are a young couple and that kicked more than half of the people off the dance floor in one sweep. - College alumni photo was announced at a very weird time and very rushed. Just felt awkward - We were immediately asked once the lights turned on to provide a positive video review for DJ Craig. This was extremely uncomfortable and we gave dishonest feedback during it. We would NOT recommend him. Like I said previously, the Photo Booth staff was excellent and we loved the book they made us. We also had no issues with booking or prior communication with Marx. While the set up and logistical execution of the event went well we didn't feel our opinions were considered at all in song selection and that the fun mini-events we had throughout the night went poorly

We used MARX Entertainment for our wedding. They were easy going before the big day making sure…read morethey had all our speciality music. Day of they arrived ahead of time and set up both the ceremony area and reception area. they selected excellent music and our guests had a blast.

There are countless liquor stores in Amherst. But Spirit Haus stands out for its welcoming…read moreambiance and--what puts it in the no. 1 spot for me--the extensive selection of wines, from modest to ... daunting (!) prices. I also enjoy the Saturday winetasting, conducted by the owner, Gary--who selects the wines and provides excellent recommendations.

@@ road trip review @@…read more Pros: * Local beer! We got recommended Spirit Haus specifically when we asked a friend where we could get some local brews to take home. * Good selection overall. They had a good selection of beer from real close, from Massachusetts, and of course from the rest of the country/world. * Walk in cold storage in the back. * Didn't partake since we were on the way out of town, but there was wine tasting going on. The store carries liquor, wine, and beer. * Friendly staff. Cons: * I do wish local stuff had been a little better designated. There was local and local-ish kind of all over the cold storage room, so it was a little hard to figure out at first for us out of towners.