I was never sure if I was someone who wanted to have a real wedding. I was so worried about what…read moreneeded to be done. I've focused on my career and had no idea about how to plan a wedding and my family does not live in the area to help out. I knew that I would need a wedding planner if we were to have a real wedding. And I couldn't have made a better choice than Elegant Events of West Michigan. Nicole is amazing. There are very few people in this world who are equally organized and creative and she is one of them. I had the platinum package of full planning and I am SO glad I did. My husband and I continue to say it was one of the best decisions we have made. She walked us through every detail and really got to know us as a couple. The vendors she recommended were perfect for us. She was there for every panicked phone call from me. When I had an entire flower meeting and then I got home and completely changed my mind...she set up another meeting without making me feel like a crazy person. She really cares about what you want. AND she kept us on budget. This was important as we paid for the wedding ourselves. I would have never known what to expect to pay for what things, she helped us prioritize our budget so we could afford the things that were most important to us. She also planned our rehearsal dinner which was at an art gallery and was amazing. She even took pictures of me and my family during the rehearsal dinner. She was there to handle every little thing that came up on the day of the wedding including sewing my belt for my dress back together after I tried to alter it. I felt like I was in a movie when she said, "Oh, I can fix that" and started sewing! The wedding was beautiful, more beautiful than I could have expected. The food and dessert table was amazing which was very important to us. I was worried that no one would dance and the dance floor was full all night thanks to the DJ she recommended. Everything was very professional and personal. Her assistant, Caitlyn who helped on the day was also very professional. She even handled a during event switch from Pepsi to Coke by my dad's request without me even knowing about it. We have been to many weddings over the years and of course we think that ours was great, but it has been over a month and we still have people calling us to tell us that it was the most amazing night. If you think about planning a wedding on your own, consider all the vendors and the coordination. You can't figure everything out from Pinterest! Do you want to spend time with your family for your wedding, or do you want to be setting up and breaking everything down? Do you want to spend months researching vendors or do you want to celebrate with your family, friends and fiance? I would highly encourage anyone to use Elegant Events of West Michigan to plan your wedding or event. I wouldn't have believed how great everything looked, but it turns out, she got me a great photographer...so I have the pictures to prove it!

My husband and I did the long distance thing through most of our relationship, including the months…read moreleading up to our wedding, so he didn't contribute a whole lot to the planning process just because he was so far away. The one thing that he did contribute however, was the idea of a wedding coordinator, and then finding Elegant Events and convincing me to have a preliminary meeting with Nicole. I didn't think we needed a coordinator, especially at the extra cost, but looking back, our wedding day would have been a complete disaster without Elegant Events. She helped me every single step of the way, having never been really into weddings, I was unsure of the way things were "supposed" to go or what was traditional, professional, etc. She never once made me feel stupid for asking what I'm sure were some really dumb questions. Our decorations in our reception tent were beautiful and I'm not sure I can take any of the credit for it. Nicole has a great eye, and helped me pull everything together for the look I wanted on our big day. She kept everything on track for the rehearsal and was in touch with all of the vendors the week of the wedding; everyone knew where they were supposed to be and when. It took a huge load off of my shoulders. On the wedding day, Nicole and her team spent the majority of the day setting up the reception tent in the 90 degree heat. When the bartenders didn't come with the mixers, she fixed it. When the pizza ovens weren't working and we were behind schedule, she took care of it, while I was pretty much oblivious. She even arranged transportation for my wedding party and anyone else who needed it back to the hotel when the cab service I had contacted didn't work out. Elegant Events is no less than amazing, easy to work with and will make any event a hit :)

We are big fans of GR Skate & Event Center! They recently redid some of the interior spaces…read moreincluding carpet/lights/benches... the whole vibe is so fun and bright. Our most recent experience was on a Friday night for their family deal: $12 per person includes entry, skate rental, a slice of pizza, soda and a cookie! A banging deal! The pizza is fresh and who doesn't like a chocolate chip cookie. Our kids had a blast. Lots of tumbles but they got right back up and kept skating. Also, as it turns out, roller skating is tough! Event for adults. They also offer roller blades if that's your cup of tea. I know they also take party reservations - something we've done with neighbor friends in the past during December as sort of a fun family Christmas gathering indoors when it's cold outside. It was awesome!

We had the best time today - the kids and adults! Staff was super friendly and fun. Pizza was…read morereally good. I thought it was a great place for skaters of all levels. They have a bounce house in the middle of the rink, which my 4 year old was obsessed with. It was nice to be able to skate and keep an eye on the young ones.

Tried the buffet here with family and shared an order of fried fish, which was a fan favorite. The…read morefood was tasty and has no frills. Water bottles and small bottles of juice are available for purchase, but the refrigerator only had one bottle of juice left when we went. They asked us to come back and pay before we went to grab buffet food, but then we had to pay again at the end for the fish and juice, which I thought was odd. Service could be a bit clearer but the food was good!

I'm so glad I finally stopped in and tried the food at Princess African Cuisine. I don't usually…read moreleave reviews but had to for this spot. I ordered the cassava leaf stew and puffpuff and was very satisfied with the flavor and portion sizes. My only issue is I wish there was an easier way to order their food online. Other than that, will definitely be back to try out some of the other dishes on the menu.

There are not enough AMAZING things to say about Deb & Debra's Delight! She has such a FUN,…read moreDELIGHTFUL Spirit. Her attention to details shows through with her lovely decoration, decor, and balloon exhibits. Debra's creative style made my daughter's Sweet 16 Party a most memorable event!!! And my son's High School Open House...Simply AWESOME! Thanks Deb for making our family's festivities MAGICAL‼ Cynthia C.

From the owner: Debra's Delightful Events is a party planner located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. What sets them…read moreapart is their commitment to creating memorable and enchanting experiences for their clients. Debra's team brings creative flair to every event. Whether it's a theme party, baby shower, white/ pink elephant party, or girls' night out. they infuse unique and imaginative ideas to make the occasion extraordinary.

I have been a follower of Sincerely, K&J on Instagram for a while and have been so mesmerized by…read moretheir beautiful picnics. My husband and I had planned a last minute weekend getaway to Saugatuck for our Anniversary and the day that we booked out hotel I saw an IG story that said they had an opening for that Friday in Saugatuck on Oval Beach right by our hotel.. it was meant to be! I contacted them via IG and then communicated through email after booking. Jenn was so easy to work with and made it so easy. We literally just had to show up! Our setup was stunning! No detail went unnoticed. I opted for a charcuterie board and it was so good - a little sweaty by the time we got there but all good. They had sparkling waters on ice for us, too. The location of our setup was perfect for sunset and just hanging out. The weather could not have been better! The beach was not crazy busy and no one paid us much attention. Highly recommend Sincerely, K&J for a romantic or any IG worthy picnic your heart desires! Thanks Ladies!

They were great, with all the food. At our granddaughter's wedding in May 2026. I went and talked…read moreto the Chef about the possibly of adding a Mystery meat. Yes the chef was able to as he is very good with Game meat. Oh Boy was he. They even served it as a side, so as not to get it confused with the Beef ( it was Camel Meat bought locally )

Used Catered Creations for a Birthday Party and was extremely satisfied. The wait staff was…read moreknowledgeable about the excellent food provided and did a fantastic job. Everyone associated with Catered Creations was wonderful to work with. I would recommend this establishment to anyone regardless of the venue. THANK YOU!!!!

Steph did an absolutely amazing job for our company party. I had no idea what to expect and she…read moreexceeded all of my expectations! Not only was she very helpful in the selection process - she came prepared and worked quickly. The grazing table was the talk of the night. Thank you Steph!!!