I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

Jacqueline did it all from finding the venue down to the decor for my 4 year old's fairy themed…read moreparty! It was a gorgeous and fun party and I had absolutely nothing to with most of it which was amazingggg. If you need an event planner because you simply don't know how or don't have the time to plan anything, she's your girl. She will deliver professionally and beautifully!

Xin built trust and credibility from day one as she was responsive and engaging. She is also…read moreincredibly well connected and has a network of amazing florists, patisseries, etc. Xin is a visionary AND she can execute. Her work is top notch, both thoughtful and detailed, and I am consistently impressed with each new project she delivers. She's also very sweet, listens, and truly cares about delivering a quality product. Highly recommend Le Petite Prive Events!

Xin from Le Petite Prive planned, organized, and executed an incredibly elegant, yet masculine baby…read moreshower for my baby Leo in January 2019. Working with Xin has been an absolute pleasure - the best decision I have made! It was important for me that the entire experience of coordinating this baby shower be as stress-free as possible. Xin has gone above and beyond to respond back to my inquiries timely, suggest ideas without bulldozing over my vision, and has applied her impeccable eye for detail flawlessly (the photos attached speak for themselves!). She is such an honest and kind soul, that she even really rolled up her sleeves the day of the event & cleaned up after the guests. We're looking forward to coordinating a stunning baptism with her this Summer!

Martine is the much-needed calm, organized, warm presence needed on what is usually a…read morehigher-than-normal-stress event: weddings. I don't know how Martine does it, but she seems to be simultaneously: everywhere, getting shit done, and right beside you, holding your hand and easing your nerves. She orchestrates fun, lively, curated experiences, which in and of itself, is incredible. However, it's the way she advocates for her couples and alleviates stress or anxiety that is TRULY SPECIAL! It's clear that Martine cares about her couples AND the vendors she works with. She has an 'I got your back' approach to her work that is clearly fueled by years of experience, passion for the details, pride in her work, and genuine love for her lucky couples. If you're the type of person who wants to FULLY enjoy your wedding without worrying about the next thing on the timeline or the flower order or XYZ delivery or the million other things that you know you'll forget on the day, choose Martine of The Capable Bride. You'll pat yourselves on the back for brilliantly hiring a professional who will guide you through one of the most fun days of your life with lots of love, warmth, and encouragement.

We had a nice upscale backyard BBQ for our special event. Gourmet organic stuffed burgers grilled…read moreto perfection with homemade mac and cheese to name a few of my favorites. The fresh tropical drinks were amazing! They only complaints from our guests were their full bellies. The food was on time and and organized. Fresh hot and delicious. By far my favorite part was the organizing. Literally I had to do nothing but give the date and time and theme. She already had ideas and packages ready for me to just point a finger at! She's easily adaptable and can finish off our unfinished ideas. No drama with her company easy pezzy. Definitely #1 on my list of favorites for event planners and catering services!

My neice's wedding was held at this venue. WOW the food was amazing- well, I was in New York! The…read morecocktail hour was spectacular with full bar. We then moved into the reception room and the tables were expertly lit and decorated. The sh was tops/ he played vintage disco and club so everyone, young and old, was in the floor dancing all night- he did a great job. Service was great- the main entree... well- I am from Texas so I like my steak medium rare at the most. They only would do well or medium well...must be a health code thing????? So hence three stars. But you get your money's worth here for an event - just great!

I just got home from a fundraiser and it was glorious. Tenth anniversary of Paws Crossed Animal…read moreRescue in Elmsford and what a brilliant choice of venue! The ballroom is very spacious and modern yet elegant; the right mixture of hanging crystal and columns with a very high ceiling, opulent but not at all gaudy. Service was impeccable with all the young, attentive, efficient and courteous servers being on top of everything without being invasive; I was even given a bag with at least eight pounds of meat scrap for my five rescue dogs! There wasn't a lot of scrap though because the food was sumptuous from appetizers and a cocktail hour buffet to a superlative dinner. Even the coat check and valet were exceptional! Definitely a top choice for a banquet in lower Westchester County.

Janet was incredible before and at our wedding. Not only did a friend of ours who is also getting…read moremarried soon ask us for her info while we were still at the wedding, but even the bridal attendant at our venue said that Janet was wonderful, which was especially meaningful to us since she also told us that often the day-of coordinator and bridal attendant end up stepping on each other's toes a bit, which was not at all the case here. She kept everything and everybody on track, and there wasn't even the slightest hiccup of any kind throughout the entire day. Our parents initially weren't entirely on board with the idea of a day-of coordinator, but relented after the day went so smoothly. We were all able to fully enjoy the wedding, and be guests at our own party!

Janet was worth every penny! At first she made us a little uneasy with some of the planning leading…read moreup to it but she was on point the day of the wedding! She handled everything between payments for vendors, setting up food/dessert, making sure we ate and had a drink in our hand and took care of issues we didn't even know we had! She helped make sure everything went smoothly and our wedding day was perfect!!! Would 100% recommend her for anyone looking to do a do-it-yourself wedding!

Martha is absolutely amazing! She is so thoughtful with all her ideas and really takes the time to…read morego over all details! She was so kind and helpful throughout my wedding planning process as well as bridal/ baby showers. And the results were BEAUTIFUL , original , and EXACTLY what my vision was. I can not recommend martha enough- overall a wonderful experience each time!

Martha was absolutely wonderful. From the start, she was attentive, organized and went above and…read morebeyond to how I envisioned the florals on my big day. She was easy to follow up when I had forgotten and very communicative during the times details needed to be finalized. When I was indecisive, she always knew where to step in and provided the perfect solution. We played around with the ideas of rose petal holders and a huge bow for our reserved seats during the ceremony, and she custom made them for me!! A huge perk as well is that she has a diverse inventory of decor that added the cherry on top to the ambiance of our venue. The dedication and passion she has towards her work is inspiring. At the end of the day, she cares how you feel about every decision you're making which made it easy for us to trust that everything would turn out beautiful. When we look back on our wedding day, it wouldn't have been half as perfect as it turned out if we didn't book Belle Petal Events.

She did it! Perfectly! There were some challenges with our particular situation, but Lisa was…read moremagnificent. I could relax and be in the moment and trust that she would make everything OK. We owe her so many thanks. Also, I don't know how she did it, with a fair wind blowing and no amplification, but everyone could hear her, perfectly well, enjoyably. Sooo many guests commented on how impressed they were with Lisa, how she presented, how much they enjoyed the ceremony. One friend even commented thankfully to me on how wonderfully clear her enunciation was. At least a couple of people asked for her information to have, in case ever asked. Also, I heard from a few different guests how Lisa exquisitely elegantly and politely shoo-ed away a recalcitrant park-sitter! This is all from my email directly to Lisa to express my admiration and appreciation. I am in awe and so very grateful. I can't say enough. Thank you.

Lisa Traina is absolutely the most caring, sensitive,personable officiant you could have…read more During 2020 we had not one, but TWO daughters getting married... Dates changed, venues changed, guest lists changed for each, but Lisa was a constant for both. She is calming, she is understanding and to witness her performing two ceremonies two months apart for two very different couples was truly amazing . The ease in which she was able to make each couple feel that they had the best day ever was remarkable. She spends countless hours getting to know " her couples", which makes for the most intimate of ceremonies. She spends the time to learn what makes each relationship special and with humor and sensitivity she effortlessly weaves a beautiful story of their relationship. When I am not playing father of the bride I am a wedding photographer and have been to an endless amount of ceremonies and there is none better than Lisa. She is a gift that stays with your family for a lifetime. With love and affection, we felt truly blessed to have Lisa there to marry both our daughters.

Will try to give my honest feedback from my experience with Rahel. I got the entire package from…read moredress, makeup, and photography. I will say I had a great experience with hair/makeup and dress but photography was such a horrible experience. We saw sample pictures beforehand and decided to go with Rahel but the pictures we actually got were no where near what we were given. I will preface and say that we were pre-warned that we were double booked that day and were not going to get the main photographer,however, I am not just upset at the quality of photos but just the lack of professionalism that followed. We ended up taking studio photos that day with the main photographer which actually were edited and came out nice, however, the pictures taken at the venue were terrible with the other photographers. Many of the pictures looked like we were inside a club due to horrible flash. Many pictures we were washed out with flash directly in our faces. Not just that but barely none were edited. We just got a photo dump of nearly 7 gbs of just raw pictures. We hired photography to get professional pictures but we just ended up with a photo dump of just raw photos and terrible ones at that. The worst part is I tried emailing the group about my concerns 3 times with NO response and am just amazed at their unprofessionalism with their clients. I guess once they have your money they just have no regard for you. If at least there was some dialogue about the situation I don't think I would have been as upset but the fact that before the wedding they were very responsive to the silence that followed afterwards is just what is very upsetting.

I had a wonderful experience at Rahel! I did my engagement photo shoot here - both in their indoors…read morestudio and outdoors in Brooklyn. It was such a convenient one-stop shop - they have dress/tux for rent, hair&makeup artists on site, as well as a photographer. For the engagement shoot, we got the whole package here and are very pleased with how the photos turned out. We are also going with Rahel for our wedding - hair & makeup and renting a dress/tuxedo.

I truly cannot recommend Jennifer Tolento Events enough to help plan a wedding or event. Jennifer…read morewent above and beyond what was expected to make my wedding day special. She was not only professional, she was attentive, organized, and extremely knowledgeable about the entire process. From the beginning of the planning process to the end of my wedding, Jennifer made sure everything ran smoothly. She was always available to talk, or even meet, if I had a question or needed to go over something in the stressful months before. I was honestly put at ease knowing Jennifer was there taking care of anything, and everything, that came up. From the timeline for the ceremony and reception, to the organization of all the vendors, wedding party, and venue setup, Jennifer's attention to detail allowed me to relax and actually enjoy the day.

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