The ladies of Soirees by Lauren are amazing! We hired them for Day Of and from beginning to end,…read morethey handled everything for our wedding day - even things I didn't even know I needed! Every time I turned around, someone was there to ask if I needed anything and to coordinate my vendors. I didn't have to think about anything the whole night! Their price is reasonable and I'm so grateful I had them by my side. I would highly recommend!

Ashley was the best wedding coordinator I could ever ask for; without her I would have never made…read moreit through the wedding process. Ashley was able to see my vision and also suggested additional creative ideas to help make them amazing. She has a creative eye that can work with any budget! Ashley also pays attention to 'little' details and ensures nothing is missed--many items of which I would not have thought twice about! Numerous times I would ask for my catering estimates/details or different photographer estimates and she was able to email them to me in a short period of time. She keeps everything in a binder and/or computer and everything you need is at her fingertips! Organization is definitely one of her greatest strengths! I feel this is a skill needed for smooth wedding planning because, let's face it, wedding planning is stressful! She also has a timeline in order to ensure things are done promptly, and she gave me small 'chunks' of tasks to accomplish so that the planning on my part was not overwhelming. Ashley is dedicated to making your wedding the most amazing stress free day of your life! I would recommend Soirees by Lauren to ANY bride!

So you just got engaged, and you're Yelping for a wedding planner...Call Swann Soirées now. It…read morewill be the best decision of your foreseeable future, and you're going to have a lot of decisions to make between now and when you say "I Do". EXPERIENCED Brenda and her team have worked at almost every venue and with almost every vendor in the area. They'll get a feel for your preferences and styles, and then provide you with a short list to choose from. PROFESSIONAL Responsive to emails and phone calls, considerate of issues that are important to one or both families, flexible enough to adapt and make your wedding day turn out the way you want it to be. They offer additional services like Workshops, Monthly Check-Ins, and a team of pros to answer any question any time. DAY-OF BLISS On the day of your wedding there are a couple things on your mind, and you don't want one of those to be "has the caterer arrived....do they know where to put the reserved seating signs......does someone have an extension chord in case the band forgot theirs?". Brenda and her team take care of EVERYTHING - the vendors all know to direct all of their questions to her. This was the most valuable part of our experience, our entire wedding-day was 100% worry free...priceless. ADDED VALUE Swann Soirées paid for themselves by securing us discounted services and vendors, with the peace of mind that they had a proven track-record and could be trusted. Beyond all of the above, Brenda is a smart, kind, affable person that cares about the people she works with. It was an honor to have someone as genuine as her helping us plan our wedding.

If you want a no BS, has your back, and will throw down (well not literally) wedding coordinator…read more.. then Brenda Swann should be your numero uno. She was super chill but equally elegant, beneficially opinionated but open minded to my pretentious ideas, and easy to talk to-- like the big sister I never had! My husband and I are fortunate to have found her. She has great connections within the wedding world. She is easily accessible via phone. On the day of your event, she and her team can keep things running but also maintain a cool head. Her ideas come to fruition beautifully! She's also there to keep it real and steer you clear when you've hit a wedding planning wall. My wedding reception was at the Hotel Del. While that can come off as fluffy and seemingly ostentatious (which is not us as a couple at all), Brenda worked expertly with their team and us to keep it as "true" to ourselves as possible. Despite me being a "Type A", I DO NOT KNOW where we would be without her! Thank you Brenda and Swann Soirees!

I was looking for very last minute chairs to rent and am so glad I gave this company a call. I was…read moreable to meet up with the person I spoke with on the phone at a very convenient location the SAME day and get the chairs I needed for the event. The chairs were functional yet compact for easy transportation. Highly recommend this company for all your party rentals.

We were having a baby shower and need chairs and tables. I called alot of places that had minimums…read more One place had a $100 minimum. So i kept looking and I found this place online. They didn't have a minimum which was great. I called and spoke with the owner Ms Kelly and she was very nice and answered all my questions. The chairs and tables were reasonably priced and they were clean. We got 1 9ft table and 12 chairs for $40. They also have bounce houses and other concessions available for rent. The transaction was smooth. I told her what i needed, she quoted me, and emailed me an invoice. We signed the contract and paid online also. When we arrived they loaded the stuff quickly and we were off... I will definitely refer my friends here and I'll use their services again in the future!!! Check check check them out!!!

If you find a in need of tables for a party or event, check out Waterford Event Rental located just…read moreoff Woodlake Drive in the heart of Chesapeake. They have a great selection available for just about any occasion. The professional staff will help you select the right size to fit your needs.

We used Waterford Rentals last June for our wedding in North Carolina. They were very flexible and…read moretraveled to deliver us chairs. It transformed the venue. They helped bring my vision to place.

I used DJ on the side for my wedding and Chris Phillips was amazing! He was professional, prompt,…read moreresponsive and most importantly, everyone had a fantastic time. He balanced the different tastes of the crowd and kept the reception moving smoothly. I would hire him again in a heart beat and highly recommend his services.

We used Jim Myers from DJ on the Side for our wedding. We were delighted with his work and every…read moreinteraction we had with DJ on the Side. We met with Chris, the owner, initially - and he was very organized, pleasant, and fun. He recommended Jim as our DJ. All our paperwork / contracts were simple and efficient. We were never surprised by the costs. Jim did an outstanding job at our wedding. He knew exactly what music to play for our crowd. He was very sensitive to some "unusual" family dynamics - and made everyone very comfortable. He played everything that we had asked for, and sprinkled in just the right mix of other songs to make the party a lot of fun. This company is a bit more expensive than some of the other DJ companies in the area, but I definitely think the quality of their work was well worth the price.

Bobby B is the best DJ ever! He doesn't just play music, he's a real DJ that mixes music and…read moreacclimates to the guest and the environment. He helped Our wedding go so smoothly. Our wedding was postponed and he was so easy to assist us with changing the dates. The days leading up to the wedding Bobby B touched base with us and made sure everything was taken care of! He kept the party going all night, I heard nothing but compliments about him on the days following the wedding. I will definitely be using him for any events I have in the future!

One thing we've heard from so many of our family and friends is that our wedding was FUN and that…read moreis all because of DJ Bobby B! From the time Bobby played the first song, our dance floor was full and it did not stop until AFTER the last song - our guests literally cheered for an encore (that's how much fun we were having)! Outside of keeping the dance floor full, Bobby was terrific to work with. He is super professional and makes a point to respond to all emails within hours. We also hired Bobby B Entertainment to provide a Photo Booth for our wedding and it was spectacular. Bobby actually ordered a special backdrop for us (as a part of our package) and it was gorgeous and unique. One thing I didn't realize was that the Photo Booth doesn't print pictures just provides them to the guest digitally. It wasn't a big deal to me or my guests, but worth noting if that is important to you. Overall, I can't say enough good things about Bobby and Bobby B Entertainment! We had the time of our lives dancing the night away and that's all thanks to DJ Bobby B.

I can't recommend Meghan and her company Farrever After Events enough!! Meghan was our day-of…read morecoordinator (and behind the scenes officiant) and was such a pleasure to work with. Leading up to the event, we were blown away by her responsiveness and all of the great tips and advice she shared. Several of our other vendors came from her list of recommendations--we're from out of state so this was BIG and definitely contributed to how perfectly our day turned out. Her planning docs were also super helpful in making sure we didn't forget anything along the way. On the day of, we didn't worry about a thing because Meghan was behind the scenes taking care of all the details big and small, which meant we could really be present and enjoy the day. Aside from being a great vendor, Meghan is also just a great human being to work with, and I'm so appreciative of her calm way of being and thoughtfulness on such a crazy, beautiful day.

TASTE Catering & Events is simply the best. The Full Service Team knocks it out of the park every…read moresingle time with their top-notch Event Managers and a carefully-vetted staff as well as the delectable custom menus they create! Specialty Catering features a diverse menu with something for anybody and is the best drop-off catering experience you could ask for.

We just hosted our best holiday open house ever thanks to Taste. They were phenomenal from the…read morefirst contact. The event managers worked with me to determine what type of food that I wanted from their very extensive menu to the quantity that I would need for each. Communications prior to the event were flawless. The event manager arrived with the food at the exact time requested and went over each item with me. The taste and presentation of the food was incredible. We received so many positive comments on the quality and the flavors. Taste crushed it on all levels. This is definitely the best drop-off catering service in the Tidewater Region.