Small bounce house experience - 4 and 6 year old had a blast.. just enough action. Clean and…read moreaccessible

Flabbergasted by all these 5 star reviews...? I've been to many Playland's in the greater Bay Area…read moreand I have to be brutally honest, this Playland in Sausalito, California is by far the worst. I traveled all the way to Playland Sausalito from the South Bay with my 5 year old son for my cousins 5 year old son's birthday party. Upon exiting and making a left her and a left there I found myself driving through an old, dusty, shoddy, dirt road, with barrack style bungalows up into an old, spooky gymnasium. I'm assuming they're using 'Playland' in the school's old gymnasium. Is the school still open? I do not know, but from the looks of it, I doubt it. Just looked run down and unkept to be actually open on a day-to-day basis. I'm giving Playland Sausalito a 1 star review because mostly everyone from my cousins party ended up catching either the flu or some variation of the stomach bug that's been going on. Depending on if you were an adult or a child that kind of dictated your symptoms. After calling and asking around if anyone else from the party got sick I was not surprised to hear that, yes other people in attendance got sick. In addition to getting sick, the overall venue was kind of run down and seemed like it's on it's last leg. A few inflatables, a few balls to kick around, 2 pop-a-shot basketball hoops (one didn't work), and a cold gloomy atmosphere. Nice! I understand what Playland Sausalito is trying to do in terms of providing a safe fun-filled place for children to have parties and hang out with friends and family but if children and adults are getting sick than that's defeating the purpose. Maybe it was a one time thing or others have gotten sick at this establishment but I think lack of attention to detail, sanitary practices, and overall kind of just a dingy, ordinary, throw a few balls and inflatables in here and call it a 'Playland' is lame and dangerous. Also, when I called Playland to ask a question as to if they are open or not? (says they are closed on Yelp unless it's a private party), the guy that answered the phone said "Hello".. LoL, not "Thank you for calling Playland how can I help you" so I had to ask the guy "Is this Playland?". Not professional dude. In hindsight, as I was oblivious of what was to come the days after the party, I made a comment to my cousin that they were having another party right after us and I didn't see them doing any kind of sanitary wipe downs or anything. Yikes! In conclusion, I probably won't be coming back again and if you were thinking on planning a party for your little one here, I'd look around some more for I'm sure there are other venues that offer more bang for your buck. Do I recommend, No.

Stacey was phenomenal! I would recommend her to anyone, and especially if your event is at Outdoor…read moreArt Club. I worked with her for day/month-of coordination for my wedding. We met a few times in the months leading up to check in about my plans and for her to offer suggestions and guidance. All her recommendations were excellent, from timeline details to referring other vendors. She knows the Outdoor Art Club (a historic building) inside and out, so I was able to relax completely and not worry about their rules and requirements at all, trusting that Stacey had it covered. I made things more complicated by having our ceremony at a nearby park instead of OAC, but even with that added everything went absolutely perfectly. She also did an excellent job setting up all the decorations to make the room look gorgeous, and packing it all up for us at the end of the night, including a mail order Photo Booth that had to be packed just right back in its original box. She also had a number of decorations we could use (frames for signage, a card box, some candles, candelabras and votives, blankets for the ceremony) that were incredibly helpful. She had all the logistics and details covered, letting us and our families just enjoy the night and float through each different part without any worries! As the bride, I didn't think about anything but celebrating all night, and that is all thanks to Stacey's expertise. She also did our save the dates and invitations, as well as much of the signage for the wedding itself, and they were all beautiful. She really went above and beyond, including finding a specific font and actually creating some design elements herself that fit my vision, and I'm so appreciative!

Stacey is hands down the best planner I have ever worked with. She had wonderful ideas for my…read moredaughter's engagement party but let me incorporate all of my suggestions. My only requirement was "elegant, but fun" and that's exactly how the evening turned out. I was in tears I was so happy with the final results. My daughter, her boyfriend and I loved everything (and I'm type A and very picky!) Stacey always communicated about party arrangements on time and I was never worried about the party being the perfect day. Everything was completed on time and as planned- leaving me able to enjoy myself for the evening. Several guests commented that it was the best party they had been to! Stacey coordinated flowers, rentals and cookies with amazing vendors. She's the best!

Phone was disconnected. I tried for several days. The number is listed in several places- very…read moreconfusing. I used them a few years ago and they were outstanding. Seems like they're out of business.

We unfortunately weren't able to book due to client budget constraints but this company is amazing…read more Super responsive, professional, sharp and helpful. I hope to work with them in the near future!

Hiring Alison Events was hands-down the BEST decision we made during the entire wedding planning…read moreprocess. We worked closely with Alison, Danielle, and Lauren over the course of a year and a half, and from start to finish, they were creative, calm, detail-obsessed, and just genuinely lovely human beings. They brought our vision to life in ways we couldn't have imagined. Every detail felt intentional and deeply personal, and somehow, the entire weekend felt both elevated and effortless. Our wedding was FLAWLESS. Coming from two people who weren't even sure we wanted a wedding, we were blown away by how much FUN we had. We can't stop gushing about it. Our guests are still telling us it was one of the best weddings they've ever been to. A special shoutout to Alisha, our day-of coordinator and real-life fairy godmother. She made everything on the bride side run seamlessly and was truly everywhere at once. From logistics to emotional support, she had me covered. I don't know what I would've done without her. Alison Events isn't just a wedding planner. They're a creative partner, a team of steady hands, and at times, our therapist through a very real and occasionally overwhelming process. If you're lucky enough to work with them, trust them completely. They are actual magic.

There truly aren't enough good things I could say about the team at AE. My (now) husband and I were…read morekind of the disaster clients when we first came to them: we wanted to plan a wedding in 4 months, couldn't decide where we wanted to do it, how big we wanted it or what exactly we wanted, thought we wanted to do wine country only to decide we wanted Hawaii, picked a venue that was somewhat tough to work with (Jesse and Andrea charmed the venue folks though and they ended up great)...the list goes on. On top of it, we thought we were laid-back/go with the flow people, but I'm pretty sure I should concede to being a control freak at this point in my life. I still don't know how they pulled off what they did, but they made our wedding absolutely amazing, and somehow made even the planning process pretty stress free (not easy to do when you decide to do a destination wedding 3-4 months out). The team truly delivers from every angle - style, creativity, efficiency, effectiveness - they helped us figure out what we wanted and were realistic with us about what what was doable. During our event, they managed everything down to a T, and did everything in their power to make it an incredible experience. After they saw I wasn't totally thrilled with the bouquet the florist brought (it was kind of giant), Jesse magically reworked the bouquet in the minutes before the ceremony to make it perfect. And they just bring joy and warmth to the whole thing. I now wish I had spent a whole year planning our wedding just so I could have spent more time with Jesse and Andrea (I basically begged them to be my friends in real life after it was all over). If you have a chance to work with AE, do it. There is a reason they have an international reputation - they are absolutely the best of the best.

China Cabin is a historical gem! Walk-in visitors are welcome on most weekends, and it's a great…read moreouting for the entire family. As a docent at China Cabin, I talk with people from all over the world who have never seen anything quite as elegant, charming, and unique. Helpful photographs tell the story of how the cabin was removed from the ship upon which it was built, transitioned into an apartment, and then lovingly restored by the Landmarks Society to its original condition. Everyone is amazed at how beautiful it is!

We LOVED the China Cabin for our intimate Commitment Ceremony. We had 29 guests (including…read moreourselves) and the space was beautiful. It is lovely and the natural light that comes through the many windows makes for gorgeous pictures. It was easy working with Paige and the Landmark Society. There is a small bathroom onsite. There is not a kitchen, so your caterer sets up a tent out front. Parking - included all day for your guests (even though it's marked 2 hour limit - Paige hands out parking permits). Other vendors we used: Catering - Fork & Spoon - delicious food, attentive service Photography - Atrium - Dietrich Kraus - wonderful to work with Cake - Butter& in SF - Brown butter and Meyer Lemon - tasty! Flowers - I DIY'd these from Costco (made on Thursday for our Saturday event) - used the garlands at the front and the wreaths around the orchids

I had a wonderful experience working with Lisa for my son's first birthday. She was really nice,…read moreresponsive, and helpful in answering my questions. I wanted to have a Super Mario Bros theme for my son's birthday and Lisa's design came out perfectly. Everyone at the party loved it. It was the perfect backdrop for pictures. I'm very happy it came out perfectly.

Lisa and Theresa did an amazing job at my daughter's first birthday party. The balloon floor…read moredisplay was great as a backdrop for photos.

Monica has done is again!!…read more I was a repeat client for my daughter's 100 day celebration this past weekend. I sent her photos of the design and colors I wanted and she made my vision come to life. Most importantly she worked within my budget. Monica does not cease to amaze me. The ballon arch was exactly what I asked for and it was beautiful. Everyone took tons of photos and it was the centerpiece at my event. She came prepared and was in and out within the hour. I felt like I got to know Monica personally this time around. She is genuinely a really sweet and hard working person. I won't hesitate to hire Monica again! Likely for my daughter's 1 year old birthday party next.

Monica is such an amazing and creative person. I hired her for my baby shower last August but I…read morejust had sometime to write her a review. My balloon arch and backdrop turned out incredible that I wanted. I gave her the idea what I would like it to be and she did it a great job. Not only me but all of my guests liked it. It was a center of the photography. The day of my baby shower, Monica showed up early and finished the work half an hour before my baby shower began. I'm really impressed with her tasks. The price is affordable compared to other places. I'll definitely hire her again for my future events.

Maria has made balloons for our children's birthdays for the past 15 years. She always does a…read morebeautiful job. Highly recommend Maria and Air Lollipops.

Maria always delivers! She can take any theme and make it a reality. I booked her for my son's…read morebirthday two years in a row, and both years all the adults (and children) were so impressed by the decor and the desserts. Maria makes the booking process super easy and she is very communicative via all forms of communication (text, phone, ig, email). She also works with several venues in the Bay Area, which is great because she already has a good relationship with them and it makes the set up process easy. For any mama who is trying to plan a big party for their kiddo, Maria really does make the job so much easier!! I'll be going to her for all of my party decoration and dessert needs!

Sharing my intial experience after I came to pick up my items, just to find out that no one is in…read morethe office and my items aren't ready for pickup either. Just one week ago I had made a reservation for glassware for a small event. I chose Celebrations due to their quick response time as well as their pricing structure. I was also happy to pick up the items knowing that I would save $150 on the delivery fee. I was informed via email that I could pick up on Thursday or Friday between 9am to 2pm, so I drove about 25 minutes to Novato today (Thursday) and arrived around 9:30am. Upon arrival, I noticed the door states "by appointment only". I'm a little caught off guard because this was never stated to me, but I thought maybe it didn't pertain to me since the email communication I had received the week prior stated that I could pick up today. I called the number on the door, and Kim stated that my order was not ready and that she was not in the office today either. I would have to come back again tomorrow to pick up the items, and that they would be ready anytime between 9am-2pm. Kim seemed irritated on the phone, but I'm the customer who was told I could pick up today. She did say she could deliver tomorrow, but I'm not trying to spend $150. I wasn't upset or yelling, just asking for clarification about when I could pick up the items. Maybe she's dealing with something outside of work, but bringing that to me was uncalled for when I was only following the pickup instructions she provided me. Anyway, just wanted to share my intial impression after their misstatement about the pickup window. Hoping for a smooth pickup tomorrow!

Rented a bunch of stuff for our backyard engagement party and everything went perfectly. I went to…read morethe showroom which was super helpful and Kim was very accommodating when I had to make changes over the closest couple weeks to the party. They picked up and dropped off on time.

I met Moira while working for a client who was planing an Indian Inspired Sangeet Event in Sonoma…read moreand looking for some unique and colorful decor! We provide Moroccan lounge furniture, a draped pergola, a colorful Mehndi backdrop and even a vintage swing! Upon arriving at the venue Moira was great to work with! She knew exactly how the client had envisioned their event and communicated that perfectly to us! As a vendor it's so important to have someone who knows the ins and outs, Moira and her team were a great help! The set up and event went perfectly! Looking forward to working with Parties, Parties, Parties again soon!

I always recommend Moira to my clients for superb wedding coordination. I'm a wedding photographer…read moreand can't stress enough the importance of having someone like Moira to help guide you through your wedding day with ease and kindness. She's incredibly organized, professional, and so nice to all the guests and vendors. Trust me, it makes a huge difference to have a wedding coordinator and Moira is one of the best!!!