My experience with Affairs in the Air (AFA) was a nightmare from start to finish. The owner,…read moreCarolynn, was one of the most unprofessional individuals I've ever dealt with. This review reflects my experience with this vendor, and you better believe I'm coming to the table with receipts. We rented Selby Gardens' South Lawn for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and the North Lawn Ballroom for our reception. Since AFA is the exclusive lighting and décor vendor for Selby Gardens, we had no choice but to hire her. Unfortunately, this exclusivity left us at her mercy, and it quickly became clear that her priority was keeping our money--not providing service. Selby informed us 23 days before our wedding that, due to storm damage, the South Lawn was inaccessible. They offered us a partial refund if we moved our wedding to the North Lawn, which was also severely storm-damaged but still "operational." We declined, as it was beat up, and we were only planning to use the indoor ballroom. Selby ultimately refunded us in full due to the circumstances. We found a new venue 10 minutes down the road that allowed us to keep our date. The new venue recognized AFA and said Carolynn had worked there before, so we were thrilled! But when we proposed relocating and renegotiating her services, she flat-out refused, claiming that she didn't have insurance for the venue--a requirement never mentioned in our original contract. Despite a clear Force Majeure clause in AFA's contract, Carolynn insisted we weren't entitled to an adjustment or refund. Her reasoning? Selby was still hosting weddings on the salt-burned, leaf-bare North Lawn--even though our contracted space, the South Lawn, was deemed unsafe and unusable by Selby! Our AFA contract states: "If renegotiated, a full credit of your retainer will be applied to the new and updated contract. If your event is rescheduled due to a conflict on your part, we will only be able to accommodate you if the new date is available on our calendar." We kept the same date and time, and she was available. This wasn't a conflict on our part--it was Force Majeure. Up until her refusal to cooperate, we never asked for a refund; we simply wanted her to fulfill the contract. We even offered to pay for her insurance to retain her services and were happy to renegotiate the contract for any upcharges or changes. Instead of collaborating, Carolynn doubled down on her dismissive and rude behavior. Her communication was curt, unprofessional, and often grammatically incomprehensible. When it became clear she was going to deny service and keep all our money (we paid in full), we involved a lawyer. Carolynn suddenly offered us half of our deposit back if we signed an agreement not to leave a bad review. I obviously didn't sign that or accept the offensively low offer because she DID NO WORK. Carolynn's behavior was appalling. She showed zero regard for the contract, her professional obligations, or the difficult situation we were navigating. Every other vendor adapted with grace and compassion. AFA, on the other hand, was unethical, uncooperative, and showed no respect for their clients. I urge Selby Gardens to reconsider its exclusivity with this company. Even Selby staff warned me about how unpleasant Carolynn is. Brides should not be forced to work with such a difficult vendor. Brides and grooms, my advice is to avoid Affairs in the Air at all costs. Never pay a vendor in full until services are rendered, and always buy event insurance. Wedding planning is stressful enough without dealing with someone who disregards contracts, customer service, and basic human decency.

We hired Affairs in the Air to hang drapery and lighting with a dimmer in our 20x80 frame tent for…read moreour wedding on Anna Maria Island this Spring, and I highly recommend them. After seeing the underside of many tents, I knew I wanted something more elegant for our wedding, however, I was surprised to learn how much drapery and lighting typically costs! After shopping around, it was clear that Affairs in the Air had the most professional-looking drapery for the most reasonable prices. They were very communicative and helpful. I provided a photo of the style I was looking for, and AITA was able to provide photos of their own work that was very similar. In the end, our tent was so beautiful and absolutely surreal - and worth every last penny. We received so many compliments on it, and it really transformed the entire space. I'm so glad that we worked AITA into our limited budget. AITA also did a great job working with us and our tent vendor, U.S. Tent, to determine a timeline for setup and teardown. They arrived on time and had the drapery installed and also removed by the designated times. Thank you, Affairs in the Air, for making our wedding space so beautiful!

Great job. Our son was super surprised. They stealthily placed the items the night before and…read moreremoved them promptly the day after his birthday.

Fantastic customer service! They answer emails promptly and everything is approved by YOU before…read morethe final order is put in. I was a first time customer and I can't wait to use them again! Wonderful marquee with personalized message that YOU choose and an array of awesome animals for yard displays. I chose the flamingos and was not dissapointed. Thank you!

My daughter decided she wanted to take me here after going with friends because she said it was a…read moregreat stress reliever! She was correct. We spent a Saturday afternoon here and had a blast just smashing everything given to us in the room. You can purchase your time on how long you want to be in there and also purchase additional items to smash. They give you overalls to wear along with head gear to keep you safe. There is a wall of different weapons to use so pick your poison Until next review Kisses

Bought 2 tickets and an extra item for november and showed up for my appointment, nobody was inside…read moreand the place was closed and looked like it had been abandoned for a while. My friend and i tried calling multiple times and got a dial tone. I emailed them and they responded saying the employee working that day had an emergency and went to the ER. Nobody called to let me know they were cancelling my appointment or to reschedule. They also said in the email they would issue me a full refund and it's been two months and i am yet to receive my refund. It gave me a really weird feeling and i definitely think that place is sketchy. I wouldn't bother with this place

My sons party was a total success, there equipment and set up is fantastic. Kids couldn't get…read moreenough and adults couldn't help but to join in. Turning them self in to foam monsters to going on the slide. I would recommend this company, polite, showed up on time, invoice was sent right away. Communicated via txt massage. My preferred method of communication, always answered on time and eased all concerns. Thanks for the successful birthday, Party Jumpers. I highly recommend the foam machine it was a blast!!!

I hired Party Jumpers for my daughter's birthday party. I am happy I did, for my daughter and her…read morefriends enjoyed themselves. The customer service was exceptional, and the professional. I would rent from party​ Jumpers again because they helped me put a smile on my five-year-old face which mean a lot to me.

100% a must if you are on Anna Maria Island. What can I say about Boho Beach Escape that the…read morepictures don't say, it was perfect. They are so easy to work with, I told them where my Airbnb was and they knew the perfect spot for our sunset picnic, literally 30 steps from our back door. It was truly the perfect way to spend our anniversary. The owner personally picked up our food from a local restaurant and had it ready for us to eat as soon as we walked to our picnic. We ate, listened to music and played a few games and laid back on the pillows and enjoyed the sunset.

A Beach Picnic Company on Anna Maria Island, Fl Wonderful…read morepicnics on the beach or your backyard. Enjoy your day by letting someone else do all the work.

Melissa came to our rental on AMI and cooked a 5-course meal for my husband and me to celebrate…read morethis birthday. The food was absolutely fantastic! The BEST all-around meal we've EVER had... and we are hard core foodies! Chef Melissa is professional and truly an expert in the kitchen mixing wonderful flavors and textures to make the meal outstanding. Working with Chef Melissa was super easy before we arrived to the island. I communicated with her via email with her responses to all emails easily within the hour. She is VERY attentive to her customers and communicates very clearly her needs and expectations on coming into the home to cook. I cannot wait to hire her again to cook for us the next time we're in the area! You will NOT be disappointed! Trust her and she will create the most exquisite menu around!

I reached out by email and was directed to the company's website. After looking through it, I…read moreshared some constructive feedback because, in my opinion, it didn't seem customer-ready. Instead of being open to the feedback, the response was immediately defensive. When we spoke, I was also surprised by how expensive the pricing was. While everyone is free to charge what they believe their services are worth, customer service should still be professional and welcoming. Unfortunately, I was met with an attitude from the very beginning of our conversation, which made the entire interaction uncomfortable. Because of that experience, I decided not to book. My family has hired private chefs for every vacation we've taken in Florida, and we've always had wonderful experiences. First impressions matter, and this one left me feeling completely turned off before we even had a chance to discuss the menu or the event.

My daughters wedding was 12/7/22. Nikki at Sand Petal Weddings was amazing to work with! It was…read morehard to plan my daughters wedding out of state but Nikki was super responsive to emails and calls! She answered all of our questions and went over everything with us. She FaceTimed us, called us, texted and emailed. There was no lack of communication. SPW did a phenomenal job. The whole day went smoothly and everything was beautiful! I can not express how much they did for us! If you're planning a wedding in Florida... book with Sand Petal Weddings!

Me and my husband had an amazing experience with Sandpetal Weddings (SPW). If you are looking for a…read moredestination wedding in the Sarasota area, the choice is easy! The pictures we posted don't even begin to show how perfectly their team executed our dream wedding. Cathy and Lisa are exceptional at their job and attention to detail. From the ceremony to the reception and even the planning process was a breeze. I could not recommend this team more! We had very specific ideas and SPW made it all happen. Thank you again for making our day perfect!

The Toy Barn -AMI was so amazing to work with!!! The owner was so accommodating and so friendly…read more From the time we ordered, picked up and returned... He was just amazing! The golf cart we rented was a four seater, fully charged upon receiving and worked like a charm around the island. Super comfortable and clean! More than anything, the customer service was amazing. We will definitely come back to AMI and only rent from the toy barn!!! Blessings to you and your family! Aaron & Jamie Murphy-TX

Could not recommend these guys more! So easy to work with and great equipment! Great communication…read moregood prices. Really nice people! Best rental service for golf carts available! Made our vacation so nice and so easy.