I had the pleasure of working with Cindy Shanholtz of Effortless Events for our company's 100th…read moreanniversary dinner and celebration, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! From the moment we began planning, Cindy's attention to detail, professionalism, and creativity shone through at every step. Cindy took the time to truly understand our vision for the event and worked tirelessly to bring it to life in a way that exceeded all expectations. She seamlessly coordinated every aspect, from the venue selection and decor to the catering and entertainment. Her recommendations were spot-on, and her organizational skills ensured everything ran smoothly on the day of the event. The 100th anniversary dinner itself was nothing short of spectacular! The atmosphere Cindy created was elegant and celebratory, perfectly reflecting our company's history while looking forward to its future. Our guests were wowed by the thoughtful touches, from the custom table settings to the beautifully designed timeline of our company's milestones. What really set Cindy apart was her ability to handle every challenge with grace and poise. Despite the complexities of planning such a significant event, she kept everything stress-free for our team, managing all logistics and vendors without missing a beat. It was clear that Cindy and her team truly cared about making this milestone event unforgettable. If you're looking for an event planner who can turn your vision into a flawless reality, Cindy Shanholtz and Effortless Events are the way to go. She made our 100th anniversary celebration an extraordinary experience, and I can't wait to work with her again in the future! Holly Both VP Sales & Marketing, Plymouth Tube Co.

This is my 2nd posting for Cindy and her team at Effortless events. I recently hired them for…read moreanother wedding celebration in Chicago for my daughter who got married in DC. Again, they did not disappoint. Cindy's attention to detail is remarkable. She recommended the venue and took the reigns. From the flowers, decor and layout it was perfect. She suggested so many fun things...like a s'mores bar for dessert where guests assembled and "cooked" their own! We had mini individual cast iron skillets with fresh chocolate chip cookies and guests could top them with ice cream. Everyone raved about it and EE did it all...I just showed up and enjoyed it. Thanks Cindy + team!

Fazia, at Rose Lane Styling, is amazing. My son's birthday theme was dog and Fazia had great,…read morecreative ideas. For example, incorporating (clean new) doggie bowls to use as serving ware. She had an excellent eye for detail and extremely organized (she sent me weekly email status updates and action items to do). She was able to negotiate great deals with the vendors and directly dealt with them which was amazing to get off my plate. I also had certain things that I wanted for the party (i.e. i try to be as sustainable as i can do that meant little waste, compostable plates, etc) and Fazia was able to source these items that met this demand (ie the plates matched the color theme and were cute!). Further, Fazia was very responsive. The theme, colors and vision came out so well. I definitely would work with Fazia again.

Fazia at Rose Lane is amazing. My mom found her when we were looking for someone to help plan my…read morebaby shower and although I wasn't hugely on the back end of the planning process she listened to all my ideas throughout the process and helped my dream shower come to life. I wanted it "instagram worthy" and she blew my expectations out of the water with all her little details we would have never thought of. So much so, we will be using Rose Lane for my next event which is my bridal shower.

LONG REVIEW BUT READ BEFORE CONSIDERING USING THIS COMPANY FOR YOUR EVENT:…read more I should start out with saying I have been in contact with the owner Stacie MULTIPLE times and am left with nothing but frustration. Stacie is not a bad person but I do feel she is completely overwhelmed in running this business. I've been dealing with Funtime Services since April 1st 2025 trying to book a mobile petting zoo for my daughter's first birthday planned for June 2025 and the experience has been frustrating to say the least. Communication has been a major issue throughout the process, especially with Stacie herself since anyone else I did get to talk with couldn't help me in the slightest other than they'll leave a message for Stacie and then I never hear from her UNLESS I were to reach out and call and some how catch her available in office. Getting clear answers or even timely replies to emails has been nearly impossible. After multiple attempts to try and talk to Stacie herself once I did reach her two different phone calls I was turned away with "I'm busy right now doing something else , I can email you once I become available" (mind you then I'd never heard back at all) to which I'd have to reach out again and finally durning one of our last conversation, she provided general information she had to text to me at that moment and discussed two different pricing options for a petting zoo. She explained that she would be reaching out to two separate vendors at different price points. I informed her that I was more interested in the lower-priced option NATURALLY, but made it clear that I would be willing to book either one, as my main priority was securing a petting zoo so I would be waiting to hear back from her regardless who she was able to secure but to just let me know. So money was not the problem. Mind you any time I would voice my frustrations she keep reminding me "I don't make much money off doing this you know, at most I make $20" What should have been a straightforward booking has dragged on for over a month, and I'm still left with uncertainty and decided to not continue "service" with the company FunTime Services Event Rentals. If you're even considering Funtime Services for your event, just be aware that it may take an unreasonable amount of time just to start the process of securing your event. I really expected more professionalism and reliability for catering to such a nice suburban area like Naperville. Just leaving this review to show all what i experienced so anyone else out there knows what entails if interested in booking with them. Seriously proceed with caution.

I want to wish these people well in their new location. The two women owners are awesome, great…read morewith suggestions, honest with recommendations, and take a keen interest in customer satisfaction. We did have a slight mishap though and this is a good reason why when running an event it is important to confirm, confirm, confirm. I had suggested to my wife before our event that we call a few days before and the day of the event to ensure delivery. However we were all very busy and neither of us did. Well on the day of our event, the delivery was late. It appears our worst fears occurred and the drivers missed us. I called a half hour before the end of the window and spoke with Stacie. So it indeed was their mistake she immediately got on the case and stayed in touch with me until everything was corrected. Their prices are fair, they have a great new show room on route 59 which makes it so helpful to see tables and options in person. They also have a great selection and great ideas.I give a strong recommendation to consider them for your next party. Just make sure you take my advice and confirm your orders as well as your delivery!

I am terrified of heights... But, I like doing things that push me out of my comfort zone. SO I…read morewent to iFly. My instructor was Daniel D. He was FANTASTIC. He really made me feel safe as I flew. I had a blast with him. He really knows his stuff and is a true thrill seeker. I really enjoyed my time here and I'm glad I can mark this off my bucket list. YOU WILL BE SORE the day after!! It doesn't seem like a workout but it totally is! THANKS DANIEL :)

first time trying this experience and it was certainly one to remember! our family gathered to…read morecelebrate my brother who happens to have special needs. Our instructor was patient, energetic and made the whole experience wonderful! The driver also accommodated to make sure my brother could still enjoy the full experience! Staff on the way out was friendly and added a bow to a great day! Can't wait to go back!

Fun spot to burn off some energy…read more Randomly have stopped by a few times midweek...when it is far less crowded and grabbed a Groupon to make it more affordable and for that price it's not bad at all. Sure certain areas are closed at certain times but while we are usually there they eventually open them up. Not had any issues. A lot of the equipment you can tell has been used pretty good, but just like with anything still should watch your littles at all times. I would try to avoid weekends if possible. Lots of parking. They have dot ice cream that isn't dippin but still good...so bonus!

This place is awesome, but it's fallen into disrepair. My kids had a great time and we spent close…read moreto 4 hours here, but I have some real issues. The good: - Once your kids get the hang of the self-latch system, they'll be able to climb safely without close supervision. - There are lots and lots of climbing walls and some have unique features. It's very entertaining for climbers over 48". - They have a drinking fountain. - They have hand sanitizer dispensers. The bad: - Many areas were shut down. We couldn't do the ninja course because "something is leaking from the ceiling" in one of the areas. Some features on the climbing walls (like the wheel you turn to bring a trapeze thing closer to a ledge) are broken. - They are severely understaffed. When we visited on Monday, Aug. 11, the ropes course was only open for a few minutes, as was the wall-hang slide. Because those areas require employees and there weren't enough people to work them, they were closed off for the bulk of our visit. - It's a bit expensive. I feel like I'd pay the $30 per kid if they had access to everything, but between the broken attraction and the areas shut down because of staffing issues, the price felt steep. - There's not a lot of seating available if you're a parent who just wants to watch. There are a few benches, but you can't see large sections of Funtopia when you're sitting there. I was hoping to do some work on my laptop, but there were no tables near the benches. - If you leave, you cannot re-enter once you leave the building, so hunger may become an issue as outside food is not allowed. I'd love to come back here with my kids, but I hope they have enough staff to keep all the attractions running and I hope they fix the "something leaking" on the ninja course. I got the sense that this was a place run by teenagers and the owners may be absent or uninvolved.

We hired Best Price Rental for a family event and rented a tent, tables and chairs. They were…read moreprofessional, efficient, accommodating and reasonably priced. I highly recommend Best Price Rental and will use them again for future events!

We were so pleased with the setup and take-down of the tent, tables, and chairs we rented this past…read moreweekend. As always, the team from Best Price Tents Inc. was on time, fast, efficient, and an absolute pleasure to work with. They've helped us with multiple events now, and every experience has been seamless. Best Price Tents never disappoints--highly recommend them for any occasion! Joe LeSanche Carnival Grocery Lincoln Park/Chicago

These guys can do it all! From fancy weddings, golf tournaments, to providing snacks, hot dogs and…read moredrinks at a high school sporting event. Whether at a fancy country club, high end hotel or just a converted room at a school or college, Belgios can serve you with high quality. Teri, Tom, and Tim help provide excellent leadership and guidance. Hire them for your catering needs.

The world needs to recognize Teri and Tom of Belgio's Catering in Naperville, Illinois for their…read morefine and exquisite food that they catered for my mom's birthday party. They took such great care of me and my family, it was totally unbelievable how their accommodations were simply phenomenal. I live in California and they worked with me every step of the way to make this event the best of the midwest. Teri and Tom Belgio went through all kinds of changes and adjustments to make this happen and i am forever indebted to them for doing such a wonderful job for our Smith family, and we'll never forget the greatest hospitality and kindness extended to our family to honor my still sharp 90 year old mom who still keeps me in line. Thank you Belgio's for being a life saver, that i'll always count on.

Do not use them! Poor communication-they don't answer the phone, had to send multiple emails asking…read morefor a phone call 30 minutes prior to delivery. Workers showed up in filthy muddy shoes without booties, refusing to remove their shoes and proceeded to track in mud and dirt all over my stairs and white carpet. Pictures of the room were provided prior to delivery. Extremely unprofessional!

Top Notch Rental Provided the tables, garden chairs, tents, bar set up, high boys as well as…read morecocktail round table for our 50th wedding anniversary garden party held at our home Al and his Office staff were very fair and professional in dealing with them. The two young men who set up the tables and tents were very efficient and quick. I would highly recommend Top Notch Rental

I will give all the credit to my daughter on finding and choosing Traveling Decor as our decorator…read more This is a family business ran by husband and wife team, Daniel and Nikki. My daughter communicated with Nikki with what her vision was for the event and the space. I've only seen pictures of what she wanted for Nikki to do. When I got to the event space, I was blown away by the beauty of the colors and arrangements. The flower arrangements were gorgeous, and the details on every table setting were wonderful. The overall decorations put so much good vibes and made the space oh so lovely. The few pictures that I have attached do not give enough justice for the beautiful creations Nikki made for my special event. I wish there were more photos that captured how intricate and pretty everything was. I should also mention that this event was during the first snow storm in Chicago. Nikki and Daniel were prompt, efficient, and very reliable. I did not have to worry that I won't have the decorations we wanted. They actually exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Traveling Decor. I am confident that they can deliver whatever vision you have, into any event important to you. Per my daughter, she found them through Chicago Girls Facebook Group. They can also be found on Google and Instagram, under Traveling Decor Naperville. I cannot thank you enough, Nikki and Daniel. You guys are excellent!

I had Nikki from Traveling Decor do the balloon arch for my baby shower and she was amazing. This…read morewas my first time using her and the whole experience was super easy and stress-free. She stayed in great communication with me for the two months leading up to the shower, which I really appreciated. She perfectly matched the florals in the balloons to the florals I was already using, and the attention to detail was spot on. She also caught a big mistake on my part when I accidentally gave her the wrong date (Monday instead of Sunday) -- which would've been a huge issue -- so I'm incredibly thankful for that. We also found out we could set up earlier than expected and she had no problem changing the time after we signed the contract. Nikki made a beautiful 10-foot balloon garland plus a garland for my welcome sign, and everything turned out even better than I pictured. I got endless compliments on the set up. On top of all that, her pricing was very reasonable. If you're thinking about booking her, do it. I would 100% use Traveling Decor again and highly recommend her!

From the call for reservations to enjoying brunch with my family, this was a great experience! The…read morestaff were extremely friendly, the food was delicious and the venue was very clean. A very affordable price for such fresh and delicious food. The service I was the icing on the cake! They'll be seeing me again and again!

After passing this facility many times we stopped for Sunday brunch, this a fabulous place, service…read moresecond to none, food is fresh and hit, omelette station, waffles great selection of others plus a sweets table to. Alex our server was amazing Family owned, do yourself a favor a try it. A true Diamond in the rough