I've known Rachael previously before she started her company and when I heard she was starting this…read morebusiness, I was thrilled! I work as an Events Rental Director at a local art center and we host loads of weddings. Rachael is super organized, funny, calm, creative, and a great problem solver. She can handle all the details big and small and makes you feel like someone has your back throughout the planning process. I truly feel like every bride needs an event planner in their life and Rachael is someone I confidently and highly recommend!

We could not have done this spectacular birthday party for our daughter without Rachael! We had a…read morefabulous at 14 birthday party for our daughter Emma at the Goggleworks in Reading. Our daughter wanted to have a "teen nightclub" themed dance party for her 14th birthday! At that age it's really challenging to find a venue for a great party that is safe and supervised, but also, crazy fun! Rachael helped us put together a party that was the "talk of the school" event! Everyone was buzzing about this party! Rachael, with the help of some other fantastic companies, like LEO party rentals, and BELLY caterers put together a very reasonably priced and very trendy dance party for Emma and her friends. It was so easy to plan, and even easier to sit back and enjoy the kids having a fantastic time! We couldn't have planned this terrific event without her! Rachael helped us coordinate with everyone. She sat down with me to brainstorm many times before the party, and took care of everything. The tiniest of details were covered! All of the event was kept within a very reasonable budget! We would also like to send a thank you out to the Goggleworks for their terrific, and very trendy "loft" like room, for the party location. The dj " DJ JG" John Gosselin was also a fantastic addition to the party! He knew exactly what music the kids wanted to hear. Everyone danced the entire night! Thank you Rachael for making this night so memorable for Emma, and us too! If your thinking of planning a party for your teenage daughter you should contact Rachael! She will really impress you!

100% would not recommend based on our family's experience. My sister was planning her wedding while…read morepregnant and was under a lot of stress throughout the process. She repeatedly expressed feeling like she was handling much of the planning responsibilities herself despite hiring a wedding planner. There were also questions directed to my sister regarding responsibilities such as steaming tablecloths, cleanup, and logistics for ice/cooler storage, which added confusion and additional stress because these were tasks she believed would be handled as part of the planning/coordinating services. Payment had been made in full by the end of April, and approximately 40 days before the wedding, services were withdrawn after a family member contacted her to ask for updates on the planning progress. Since then, communication regarding refunds and coordination during the transition to finding a replacement planner has been limited, which has made an already difficult situation more stressful. Overall, this experience did not meet expectations, especially given the timing so close to the wedding. I tried posting this on her facebook to warn others and in return i was blocked.

If you are looking for someone to listen and be a professional, then Carol is not for you. I have…read moreactively seen her go after a guest of a previous client who spoke their mind on a few things that she, herself, as a guest did not find appropriate. Instead of taking the review and using it to better her business, she has blasted the guest all over her social media. She has also reached out to family members of the guest to start drama and fights. Unfortunately this has gone on for now multiple days with multiple threats coming from Carol personally. Please beware of who you are "hiring" and how they may act towards your guests on your special day.

A really nice venue for our 45th high school reunion. The food was fantastic and the service staff…read moreand bar staff were great!

From the owner: The Susquehanna Club offers a warm, friendly atmosphere with three diverse rooms, three…read morefull-service bars, outside courtyard overlooking the majestic Susquehanna River, catering services, space rental and much more. From the moment you enter the building, an aura of tranquility encompasses your being as relaxation begins to take hold of you in a subtle way. Travel back a bit in time through our beautifully restored, historic barn as the hour of the day loses its importance. Enjoy the warm atmosphere inside from the gentle decor to fine furnishings and beyond. With our extraordinary views of the majestic Susquehanna River, you'll find the Susquehanna Club to be as memorable as it is inviting. Weddings, Corporate Business Meetings, Conferences, and Seminars, Private Parties, Family Reunions and many other events can be accommodated by the Susquehanna Club. New Cumberland's best kept secret!

Sent me an arrangement with some flowers half dead and forgot to put in the greeting. So I didn't…read moreknow who sent them. When I called to inquire they stated that they had forgotten the card and it was an internet order and they would get back to me with a name as soon as their internet came back up!!! VERY POOR !

I would give ten stars if I could, this shop is the best florist I've ever used. Very communicative…read moreregarding any necessary substitutions, communicative upon delivery, and was able to deliver within hours of my order. They provided large bouquets with more than enough flowers for the price. Beautiful, fresh arrangements and quality vases.

My son ordered a boutonniere and corsage for prom, asked for a 1pm pick up, stopped on his way home…read morefrom school and they were not ready, ok, he was a bit early, Called at 1pm and they said it would be ready in ten minutes got there to pick up and he just returned after waiting an hour in the shop for them to start and finish these two pieces. they did not even offer a discount for not being on time. They are not hard, they are not complicated to make, I've made them. We were looking for places to do my daughters wedding next year, it WILL NOT be this place. They are not reliable.

I live across the country and was struggling to find a florist in york that didn't feel like a ore…read moremade bouquet. Strawberry shop made the most gorgeous arrangement for my mom's birthday and delivered so quickly and so reasonably priced! Can't wait to use them again!! Thank you!!

We got engaged in August 2010 and wanted to plan a summer wedding. We started looking for a…read morewedding planner late August/early September. I e-mailed a few people, and Melissa was the first one to get back to me. We were married in July 2011 and worked extensively with Melissa and her assistant Katie. At our first meeting I was unsure if a wedding planner was really necessary. We live in Maryland and were having our wedding near my family in Lancaster County. After we spoke with Melissa and Katie it was clear we needed a wedding planner. We didn't quite realize everything that went into planning a wedding, and were confident that they were the people to help us. Melissa helped us find a venue and all of our vendors. She also negotiated between us and the vendors and negotiated our contracts. Trust me- you need Melissa. The last thing you want to do is negotiate contracts before your big day. Since we live out of state Melissa also gave us a few suggestions for vendors and coordinated meetings. We wanted vendors who loved their job and were good at it, and Melissa found us those people. We never would have found those quality vendors if we hadn't been working with Melissa. She also helped us find vendors that were better and cheaper than the most expensive vendors. She knew exactly where to go from flowers to cake to buying a dress to getting the dress altered! Melissa and Katie made the lead up to the wedding and the wedding day run smoothly. Her and Katie answered e-mails quickly and they received many e-mails from me regarding anxieties about the big day and our plans. They made sure our wedding day was stress free. We had such a great time that we are ready to do it all over again next year. I would recommend working with Melissa for a small wedding to a big wedding to an upcoming event. She knows the right people, and is good at what she does.

Melissa is absolutely amazing - we cannot recommend her enough. We worked with her through her Vera…read morepackage. Our wedding day was beautiful and ran seamlessly. By the day of the wedding, we had so much trust in her that we could rest assured knowing everything would be okay - it freed us up to just enjoy our day without anxiety about logistics - we knew we could count on Melissa. She truly cares about the weddings she plans and the couples she works with. She knows and has good relationships with top-notch local vendors, which is super helpful throughout the planning process. She also is a strong advocate for her couples and is really skilled at resolving any issues that come up with vendors. She is very detail oriented, punctual, practical, and on top of her emails and deadlines. She is also a really gentle, sweet person who is an absolute joy to work with. Melissa is a really calming presence too and was very supportive throughout our wedding planning process. She really got to know us and was able to give ideas/suggestions that we loved for our wedding that matched our personalities and preferences. During the week leading up to our wedding, we had an unforeseen change of plans and Melissa communicated with all of our vendors, reorganized our wedding timeline and worked this out with all of vendors, all basically behind the scenes to us and with no added stress on our part. Everything she coordinated and planned was taken care of - nothing fell through the cracks. If you're an anxious couple or tend to worry about worst-case scenarios, Melissa and Stylish Occasions is perfect for you - working with her and knowing the type of person she is will remove all this anxiety. We planned our wedding from out of state and she was super flexible with doing teleconferences with us and vendors when needed instead of meetings. She also helped us figure out which meetings were truly important to do in person. She helped us navigate innumerable wedding decisions and weighed in with her extensive experience when we weren't sure what to do. The best decision we made without a doubt was to hire Melissa as our planner. There is no way we could've had the wedding we did without her expertise and help. We are so incredibly grateful to her and are so thankful we got to know her. She's an excellent planner and a beautiful person to know.

On June 17, 2017, one of our neighborhood organizations in the Park Heights area of Baltimore,…read moreMaryland, the Langstons Hughes Community Action Association, had the pleasure of providing our neighborhood youth with a program to encourage them to read during the summer. This event featured Ms. Karen Sawyers' "changing faces 4 fun" program. The kids absolutely loved her! She tailored this program to our needs. She was able to inspire their participation through her ability to get and hold their attention. She then made balloon animals and objects for each of them. She is great! We recommend her wholeheartedly!!

From the owner: The Balloon Boutique is a balloon décor company headquartered in South Central PA that specializes…read morein transforming everyday spaces into fun and festive atmospheres. We create custom balloon garlands, arches, columns, and installations for corporate events, school functions, and milestone celebrations. From elegant backdrops to vibrant focal points, our balloon designs are stylish, photo-ready, and built to impress. Popular services include: Organic balloon garlands and arches Freestanding columns and tabletop designs Custom color palettes and personalized signage Decor for grand openings, brand activations, baby showers, and birthdays. Through our sister brands, we also offer award-winning family entertainment such as professional face painting, whimsical balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, henna, and interactive photo booth rentals—making us your one-stop source for unforgettable events. Let us help bring your vision to life with décor and entertainment your guests will remember.