We were planning a holiday gathering for family and friends when I learned about Lillian Judith…read moreCatering. Thank goodness!! Stephanie worked closely with us to determine the menu. Because our guests had a lot of food issues - gluten, nut and dairy it was a real challenge! Stephanie carefully curated a menu that hit all of our requirements. In addition, because we live out of town for most of the year, our decorations, holiday plates and whatnot were quite limited. Stephanie put my fears to rest by assuring me she'd take care of all the details. As the day of the party dawned, we had the place all cleaned up and ready. Stephanie and Mary arrived about an hour before the guests and set to work transforming our little place into a festive, inviting party spot. We had holiday cocktails and mocktails, delicious heavy appetizers and desserts that were out of this world. Stephanie literally thought of everything. All the food was labeled so our guests could choose foods that were best for their food sensitivities. At the end of the party they gathered everything up, helped set aside uneaten food for later consumption and left with very little for us to other than sweep the floor and fall into bed after a very fun and satisfying gathering of friends. Overall experience 5* Food 5* Decorations and ambience 5* Stress - zero

Delicious Food, Creative Menu Ideas, Thoughtful and Beautiful Presentations. Highly communicative…read moreand organized. Really love working with Stephanie and her team!

Wow owner is so nice!…read more We wanted to book the bus for an event for our neighborhood and the bus was only available for an hour. Usually it is a two hour minimum but she went ahead and let us book it for the time she had available. So kind to go above and beyond for our neighborhood! Thanks so much and looking forward to working with you again!

From the owner: The Bubble Bus is the best thing to happen to parties and events since the invention of the disco…read moreball! Our funkified cargo van is loaded to the brim with bubble-making equipment of all shapes and sizes. We use our proprietary bubble solutions, customized equipment and our dj-grade speakers to provide your party or event with an irresistible bubble extravaganza and a toe-tapping playlist - guaranteed to entertain and intrigue guests from ages 1 to 101! Our fully mobile bubbling system can perform daytime or night-time (thanks to our theater-grade blacklights and patented UV-reactive bubble solution), indoors or out. We've done weddings, school dances, music festivals, birthday parties, fundraisers - you name it, we can make it better with bubbles! Whether you want to draw a crowd to your grand opening/fundraiser/customer appreciation night, or just provide a truly unique experience to your party-goers, trust the Bubble Bus to make your next event 'pop'!

This year for my birthday my wife planned a weekend away for us. We dropped our kids off at their…read moregrandparents and then headed out. We wanted to get out of the city so headed 45 minutes west to the edges of St. Charles County. We stayed at an amazing AirBnB (Red Mule Ranch) and then decided to go to Cedar Lake Cellars. There are a ton of wineries in the St. Louis and Southern Illinois area. I've been to a lot of them, but had never been to Cedar Lake Cellars. It is a well known winery and event space just west of St. Louis. There are two main options for when you go. The Barrell Room is a large barn that has a mixture of beer, wine, and mixed drinks. This is the more casual of the two areas. There are large tables inside, and then an open patio area. The Barrell room doesn't have food itself, but just outside is a BBQ stand that also caters to patrons sitting outside. This is where my wife and I sat for about an hour or so before dinner. It had a lot of bachelor parties and larger groups. This area also has live music on the weekends. The second main place to eat and drink (skipping over the outdoor BBQ area) is the restaurant and tasting room. This is more of a formal dining room. The menu was modest but had a mixture of steaks, sandwiches, soups, and appetizers. The prices were very reasonable, and we very much enjoyed our food. The service was good, although maybe a bit overworked, and overall we had zero complaints. I got prime rib with two sides for around $35 which is a great deal. I was actually surprised at how reasonable the prices were. It just makes it that much easier to order a couple glasses of wine. Beyond the two main indoor/outdoor eating areas there are a number of other wedding venues on the property. There is also an stage and the venue hosts outdoor concerts. When we were there this aspect of the property wasn't being used. The overall property felt immense. It is a shame as it definitely felt like the winery could have a lot more people there than we saw, there were probably 75 tables/benches (or more) outside and only a handful had people. It could be that the heat was keeping people away, or just that wineries are declining in popularity from their peak a few years ago. Either way, we had a great time.

My husband and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary here, and it was absolutely amazing! From…read morethe moment we arrived, everything was simply beautiful. The atmosphere was laid-back, relaxing, and the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a special day together. The food was delicious, and the frozen sangrias were absolutely divine! One of the best touches was receiving a complimentary wine glass with every drink, which made the experience even more memorable. The staff was welcoming, the vibes were chill, and the entire winery had such a warm and inviting feel. This is by far my favorite winery, and I can't wait to come back. If you haven't checked this place out yet, do yourself a favor and visit. You definitely won't regret it!!!!

We were a "COVID Couple" that had originally planned to get married in May with 100+ guests, but…read morewhen quarantine rolled around, we made the difficult decision to move our date to September and cut our guest list to below 50. Through the whole process, Orlando's was right there with us with compassion, love, and understanding. They bent their own rules by doing away with their standard minimum guest count, still honored the per person price, gave us a partial refund and credit towards goods and services for the big day. This was totally above and beyond what we would have expected for any business in an industry hit extremely hard by the pandemic, they took the loss in fairness to us and that right there tells you the integrity of the business in extremely tough times. If that was how the story ended, that would be enough to give a 5 star review. But the wedding weekend absolutely blew us away and far exceeded our expectations. We booked out the majority of the rooms at the Lodge at Grant's Trail (owned by Orlando's), hosted our rehearsal dinner at the lodge, and had our reception at Orlando's. I would recommend this trifecta for any couple looking for a great place to host the wedding weekend. The lodge is a perfect Airbnb feel, with the privacy and convenience of a hotel room (having private bathrooms is nice). We had the entire lodge to ourselves that weekend which allowed us to have a central location for all of our family and friends to hang out before and after the official start times of our weekend events. The Mary Lincoln and Abe Lincoln room were perfect for bride/groom separated sleeping the night before and big suite on wedding night. The included breakfast is cooked to order and served as if you were at a restaurant. The venue space worked perfectly for a rehearsal dinner and allowed everyone to safely walk to their rooms after the party instead of having to drive. The lodge is a MUST add-on to the wedding weekend when booking at Orlando's. Did I mention it's walking distance to Orlando's event center?? Huge plus. Our reception was at Orlando's event center and it was everything we had hoped for and more. First of all, the room itself was beautifully decorated and was the perfect amount of space. They have three separate rooms in the event center, separated by air walls, which to be honest was a big concern for me going into it. I thought you might be able to hear everything going on the next room over, but never heard anything from the other rooms the whole night. The prices are a great value compared to everywhere else we looked (and we looked at a lot of places). Finally and most importantly, the staff there was incredible and put the icing on the cake of a perfect weekend. We ended up having Sam Orlando Jr. as our wedding coordinator and his customer service was EXCELLENT. Always willing to work with us and always went above and beyond to make us feel special and to ensure we had the most perfect weekend. From the top down, everyone on the staff was personable, friendly, attentive, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure we felt special. Carol was a crowd favorite and Timmie the bartender even sent us a handwritten note after we got home from our honeymoon. The staff and the service are the reasons we will be returning to Orlando's for future gatherings and parties and why we would recommend anyone to book with Orlando's for their wedding weekend.

We had our local wedding reception at Orlando's in Maryland Heights and Laurie Orlando was truly a…read morejoy to work with! She was so kind, accommodating, and generous with us throughout the whole process! The evening turned out absolutely beautiful, the food was delicious, and every detail was orchestrated perfectly. The staff is amazing and everyone was so kind and helpful! We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we're so grateful for Laurie and her team! Highly recommend!

All Elite Creations was an amazing addition we included at my son's wedding in Broken Arrow, OK in…read morethe month of June! All the guests loved taking photos with the different back grounds and using the many party favorites to enhance their photos! The owners Melissa and Jay were absolutely wonderful! I wasn't actually sure of what to expect and they came in and set their entire process in a timely manner and explained how the process worked. Simply stated they made the atmosphere more festive and caused our guests to be more interactive and engaging with each other! The cool thing is whenever the wedding party/family were taking pictures it gave our guests something to do instead of just sitting around doing nothing. How delightful it was to have them apart of the momentous occasion! I will definitely have them included in any of my upcoming events because they made our day even more "Special!" I highly recommend them do be apart of your special events as well. You will enjoy Melissa and Jay as much as we did! Great job All Elite Creations!

From the owner: Welcome to All Elite Creations – your go-to photo booth experience for events that demand style,…read morefun, and unforgettable memories! Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate gala, birthday bash, baby shower, or school event, our sleek, modern photo booths are designed to bring life to your party and smiles to your guests. We offer: Open-air Photo Booth Customizable Backdrops, (With Green Screen Option) & Props Digital Sharing via Text, Email, or AirDrop GIFs, Boomerangs, & Filters Custom Photo Templates & Branding On-site Attendant for Hassle-Free Fun From elegant to outrageous, All Elite Creations tailors each photo booth experience to match your event’s vibe and aesthetic. We don’t just take pictures—we help create memories your guests will rave about. Serving St.Louis Metro and beyond with professionalism, creativity, and elite-level service.