WAIT. Hold up. How had I NEVER reviewed this amazing place?! *headdesk*…read more Let's back up to 2015....when I used their services for our wedding set at a barn in Poynette. I rented two windows for our buffet menu and seating chart. I could've rented more things, but I really had to do my best to hold back because they have a TON in their inventory that I could've used. Alas, the budget did not allow such a splurge. Don't get me wrong - they're not absurdly expensive. Personally, I would've spent too much because I don't know when to stop sometimes.... I opted out of the custom writing as I wanted to do it myself with my BFF/MOH as a fun project. Even though we didn't request their custom writing services, they did provide suggestions on what to use, which was super helpful! Staff was just overall very friendly and pleasant to work with. Pick up was super easy - it took maybe 5-10 minutes from driving up to getting it loaded. Drop off was even easier. I'm not sure when we'd use them again, but I do recommend them to friends who are seeking a vintage look for their special events.

My wife and I held our outdoor / tent reception wedding in northern Wisconsin and were having a…read morevery hard time finding a tablescape we were satisfied with. Then we found A La Crate and their amazing wood tables and everything fell into place. Tablecloth linen rentals are astronomical in price. For almost the same cost we could rent amazing wood tables from A La Crate (we took 18 of them) and didn't have to worry about packing up a bunch of tablecloths after the reception to ship back to the rental company. A La Crate made the drop-off and pick-up insanely easy. I highly recommend you visit their shop because, while their web site features useful photography, there's nothing like seeing everything with your own eyes. They have so much great stuff. We found additional things we didn't know we needed (great assortment of dessert serving trays and tiers) and fancy bride and groom chairs that set our spot out a bit from our guests. And it was all reasonably priced of course. I can't recommend them highly enough. I'm so grateful we found them, I honestly don't know what we would have done had we not.

Are you excited to fret over what flowers are going to be in which vases at the reception? Would…read moreyou rather dedicate all your waking free time to chasing down rental and florist contacts, or would you rather sleep? Fretting and chasing are not things I enjoy. So I had an EXPERT do them for me. Except for Sarah Sarbacker, those things are not fretting and chasing - they are thoughtfully planning and cheerfully contacting. Thinking about the BIG DAY, I did NOT want to be the one in charge. I wanted to enjoy and relax with my family and friends. And I forsaw the difficulty with a family member being in charge of all the details. That person wouldn't get to enjoy the day! Unless they were a regular bossy-pants, in which case I would not enjoy taking direction from them in the first place. Let me also tell you this: 15 minutes before our outdoor ceremony, clouds were gathering and the wind started to blow. Sarah happily and confidently crawled into the back of our car (where my MOH and I were staying warm) and asked to start the event a few minutes early because the clouds were threatening-looking. Oh a more pleasant woman I couldn't have heard this from! She even took a few minutes to tell a funny personal story and get my mind off THE WALK DOWN THE AISLE. She was a sea of calm. She projected absolute certainty and helpfulness. She does not dominate - she takes direction from what you suggest. She is a wedding FACILITATOR. I believe she is truly gifted in dealing with all different sorts of people, and yet she has a perfectionistic tendency (to get the chairs just right, to get the table centerpieces just right, etc...). She is polite, cheerful, and nothing seems to throw her for a loop. It was a perfect day. And Sarah Sarbacker was a huge part of making it so.

Literally can't say enough amazing things about Andrea!! She is truly the absolute best! Our…read morewedding would never have happened without her. I decided I wanted to get married on our family farm, a daunting task that she truly brought to life. She thought of every little detail (needed a generator, bathroom trailer, lights, mosquito treatment, valet, etc) and was extremely organized and thorough. She laid out a very easy to follow timeline, checked in each month with the tasks to focus on every month, gave suggestions of professional experienced vendors, but was also willing to go way outside anything she had done before and find new options. For example we wanted really adventurous food with a mix of thai/peruvian/mediterranean/vietnamese/indian and somehow she found the perfect caterer who could make it happen. Andrea is simply the best and you will be lucky to have her, I thank my lucky stars she was available on the date we wanted. She is worth way more than she charges. I cannot recommend her more highly.

My husband and I hired Brides On A Budget because we had a small budget to work with for our…read morewedding and had no idea how to plan a wedding on our own. I'm happy to give a five star review because Brides On A Budget helped create the intimate wedding of our dreams. We were married at the Overture Center in September 2010, a beautiful space we didn't think we could afford or even arrange. Our wedding planner, Laura, acted as the liaison and handled all of the paperwork, contracts, seating and table arrangements, even down to the color themes and handling of the guests all while being completely professional and friendly and honest. Even though it was a small wedding, I could not have done this without the help of Brides On A Budget. The list of vendors they work with was fantastic and we were able to get real deals on our wedding cake, our flowers, even the person who did my make-up the day of. Working with Laura was like having a friend do the dirty work; she was a great listener and was able to understand our needs after just one meeting. She was diligent about responding to emails and phone calls and because of her hard work, we were able to just really be in the moment and enjoy the wedding and the reception without the hassle of worrying about organization or writing checks or overseeing guests or meals. She helped make our wedding special and memorable and I would wholeheartedly recommend these services to any bride or groom to be.

Laura is amazing! We hired Laura because we were overwhelmed with the process, on a budget and…read morereally needed help. She helped us find the perfect vendors and build the wedding of our dreams on our budget. I can honestly say without her, I would have been lost. With her, we threw the most amazing party and our friends are still raving about the time they had. We gave her a few objectives and she truly was able to build the perfect wedding for us. I owe her a lot and if you are a bride who needs just a little help or a lot, she'll be the perfect fit.

Had a great experience recently with Waunakee rental for a bounce house for my son's birthday…read moreparty. Good communication and customer service. The prices were great as well!

I have submitted three online quote requests, left two voicemail messages, and sent an inquiring…read morevia Facebook Messenger and have yet to receive a response. I plan many personal and large corporate events and will not reach out again. I realize June is a busy month with graduations and summer events; however, as a business owner I understand the importance of communication and customer service. I would not recommend.

Miriam does FABULOUS work! She offers boutique style professional photography that's tailored for…read morethe person she's capturing. I had a professional session two years ago and recently took her class on makeup application and not only had fun but learned so many things! I had my photos taken as part of a professional transition and cannot wait for an opportunity to do this again when I am 50!

My wife and I hired DJ B-Kem (Brian Nkemnji) for our wedding and he was breathtakingly good.  We…read morewanted a DJ with professional skills who could mix the songs and keep the dance floor going and he was PERFECT. Before our wedding, he listened to us and helped us at every stage of the planning. During the wedding he executed flawlessly and did an excellent job of MC'ing, DJ'ing, and overall making sure the day went smoothly and according to how we wanted. During the dancing portion of the night, Brian's DJ skills were on full display! He played the music we wanted, accommodated requests and was truly a master at his craft. I, my wife, and our friends ALL agree that we have never heard a DJ so good, especially at a wedding!  EVERYONE was blown away by his DJ'ing. He catered to the older and newer generations and played the perfect songs at the right times. He kept the dance-floor packed from start to finish! We had SO many comments on how great he was. My wife and I could not have been happier with the services we received from DJ B-Kem.  For anyone who wants to have the best DJ, get DJ B-Kem. I give him the highest recommendation possible, he was AMAZING.

Offered to pay for a photo session for a two year old girl through this photography. Sent the…read morepayment that day then received a nasty email that she never received payment. I sent her a picture of the check stub and asked to wait a week to see if it would turn up. After this communication the photographer refuses to return my emails and the check was cashed three months later. Emailed to confirm it was her that cashed the check and she refuses to return any of my emails. One of the worst interactions with a business I have had.

The owner of S. Cole Photography, Samantha Cole, has a natural eye for photography. She uses…read moreprimarily natural light for her work, with breathtaking results. I had been following Sam's work for a while and when I got engaged. I knew Sam was the only photographer for our wedding photos. We also hired her for our engagement session. Everything was as expected; absolutely stunning! My husband and I got married just two weeks ago and we have already gotten a flood of compliments on the small number of sneak peek photos Sam has posted. And we could not be more pleased with her work. She has an amazing ability to capture the innate beauty in her subjects. She made a shot of my back a piece of artwork! I would recommend her for any professional photography- wedding, pregnancy, anniversary, senior shots or family photos. She does it all!

Alison was a perfect photographer for our wedding! We wanted a laid-back experience that minimized…read morehow much time we would spend lining up for photos, and Alison took this in stride and was wonderful to work with. She was organized and efficient when it was time for the family photos, and she has a great eye for how to arrange beautiful shots. During the ceremony and reception she knew just where to be to get the best pictures, so she was really able to capture the whole day. Throughout all of this, Alison was easy to plan with and work with. She has a great interface for the final results, and we are very happy with the pictures. I would highly recommend Alison if you are looking for a photographer for your event!

We met Alison through a friend's referral and contacted her via email. She was very responsive,…read moreprofessional, and cordial in our communication. She asked us for our preferences in date, time, and location. She was flexible and accommodated our requests for multiple outfit changes and locations for the photo shoot. She also provided suggestions as to the type of locations. During the photo shoot, she greeted us with a smile and friendly personality that helped us feel at ease and comfortable because we were nervous about taking our engagement photos. Her sunny disposition made the experience light and fun. Throughout the session, she helped us enjoy the experience and funny moments. She directed us in various poses that felt natural and effortless, and she was also open to our suggestions. Her patience also helped us calm down and tamper our anxiety. She never rushed us and was patient even though there were a lot of visitors walking in the area. The photos were available at the time they were promised to be ready. The photos turned out great! We were happy with the results and were amazed that no stranger(s) were caught in the background of our photos. We used the photos to announce our engagement and received plenty of positive feedback. We highly recommend Alison and her services. It was pleasure meeting and working with her.