What an amazing experience. Perfect beach proposal at sunset, beautiful setup, unforgettable…read moremoment! Worth every penny

I hired Joan and My Private Beach Club for my wife's 50th birthday bash at the beach with 24 of our…read morefriends and family and let me tell you, I was more than impressed; I was blown away, as were our friends. Joan was referred to me by a caterer that we ended up not using and she wasn't the first company I contacted. A friend recommended a friend of hers but she ghosted me for a few days and Joan instantly impressed me with her prompt, continual and very clear communication, reviews, proven track record and most importantly, professionalism. Honestly, I don't know how long Joan has been doing this but one would think she's been doing it for decades. Oh, and when the other decorator finally got back to me and I had told her I had chosen another company, she ghosted me again...not even a 'thank you for your consideration, maybe next time' text. I easily and painlessly worked out a theme, plan and cost with Joan and I've got to admit, I'm not one of the easiest fellas to work with. Add to that that I've never done anything like this before. The location was actually at our "private beach club", the private Portuguese Bend Beach Club, a location Joan was familiar with but had never worked. Access to the sand is easy as you can park right up to it, however, I chose a location about 75 yards from the parking area, right near the water's edge. Despite the relatively unfamiliar location and extra distance, Joan was eager and up for the challenge. Online contracts were simple and professional and payments were made in two installments online, once at the time of booking and once three days prior to the event. On the day of the event, Joan and her husband arrived with plenty of time to set up for our 4pm event start. When we arrived at around 3:30, we were blown away at how beautiful everything was. We used PBC's (Portuguese Bend Club) own picnic tables to form a long table instead of the low tables and Joan dressed them absolutely beautifully with tablecloths, runners, chargers, plates, two types of glasses (one for cocktails and one for wine), lovely utensils, candles and stunning, big and lush floral arrangements to suit my wife's color palette. Joan also set up 3 big umbrellas over the tables for some shade. By the way, even after sitting out on the beach that afternoon, those lovely flowers lasted well over a week and still looked absolutely beautiful! Joan also set up two lounge areas which were perfect and cozy as well as a buffet table for drinks and appetizers. Joan didn't even charge me for the buffet table, cocktail glasses and appetizer platters. I had brought some of my own glasses and platters but she was kind enough to throw hers in. Super nice touch. One thing happened that we were only momentarily devastated by was that the wind picked up exactly at 4pm when our party started and two of the umbrellas took flight and crashed on top of 2/3 of our lovely long table, breaking many of the beautiful glasses and some other things. Needless to say, I was not happy and I turned to Joan and said, 'This is not good.' Well, being the incredible planner that Joan is, get this, she had EVERYTHING back up and looking gorgeous moments later. She swapped out the umbrellas for beautiful lacey ones that would be more suitable in the wind and cleaned up and replaced all the broken glasses and things. WHAT A PRO! My wife absolutely loved her beautiful 50th birthday party at the beach and we all had such a wonderful time. I highly, highly, highly recommend Joan and 'My Private Beach Club' to take very good care of your next event.

We used The Traveling Teapot again for my younger daughter's birthday party and couldn't be happier…read morewith everything. The tea party was a hit and Maria was wonderful. She set everything up and picked it all up after the party.

I hired the Traveling Teapot for my daughter's sixth birthday party and everything was perfect…read more Maria was amazing in following all of our "diva demands" and everything turned out great. The setup was beautiful and they handled the entire party, so the parents were able to sit back and enjoy, as well. The decorations and props added to the fun with plenty of photo ops and the little girls were beyond excited. Maria was punctual, professional, and extremely accommodating...she made things very easy for us. I highly recommend them! Thank you for a great experience.

Such a beautiful venue. It's gorgeous in the late afternoon and its beauty doesn't dim in the dark…read more I would advise the ladies to wear comfortable heels because one will have to navigate a lot of grass, cobblestone and narrow stairways. I'm not sure if valet service is always available but at the event I attended, it was. I also noticed that they provide a shuttle service for folks who have difficulty managing the steps to or from the actual event. That way they can get out of their cars, board the shuttle and get to the event in relative ease. It's a critical accommodation for those with vision/mobility issues. I am looking into renting this venue for our anniversary. I'm so glad I discovered this place! From the looks of it, it's inevitable to forge some unforgettable memories at the Houdini Estate.

Thanks to a wedding venue, I had the opportunity to visit this tranquil oasis along Laurel Canyon;…read morethe short-cut from West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The estate itself is quite a treasure, with some scary sculptures and beautiful waterfall near the reception area. Because the mansion is built in the hills, the driveway is steep and the tiered landscaped property makes for quite a long walk up stairs and driveway. I am so happy I attended and was able to visit this one of a kind adventure The theme is quite scary, with monsters and ghouls in sunken caves and a particularly winding walkway through a toturous route. If I had the money, I would book this place for Halloween!

I recently had a baby shower for my sister at the Violet Cactus, and everything was so beautiful…read more The ambiance was amazing, and the amenities that come with the package definitely take all the extra stress away. Everyone was so professional and kind, and they didn't miss a single detail. Karen was there making sure everything was set up and running smoothly, and she was so professional and amazing. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone hosting a small or intimate event. The only downside to my experience was the balloon company I used from their preferred vendor list (Ravens Decor and More). I would say you definitely need to double check and even triple check to make sure Raven gets the balloon colors exactly right. Even though it was confirmed that she understood what I wanted, you can see the difference in the photos of what I requested and what I received. I told her I was hosting a classic Winnie the Pooh baby shower for my sister and wanted neutral colors (beige, sage, and blush) for a baby girl. After our phone call, she sent me an AI-generated mockup using those colors I asked for. I absolutely loved it, so I paid the $100 deposit and booked her services ($290 total). On the day of the shower, I was shocked and blindsided because the balloon colors looked nothing like the mockup or what I had requested. I understand an AI mockup won't be identical to the final product, but the difference was far greater than expected. I had also purchased balloons for the welcome sign in the same colors as the mockup, and the contrast between those and the balloon arch was obvious.Since guests were going to be arriving soon, I had no choice but to accept it and move on. My family and I believe strongly in respecting customer service and tipping, so I still gave her a 20% tip. My only regret was tipping that much instead of simply paying the remaining balance of $190 after she finished. I booked her based on the mockup she provided, but the final balloon colors were completely different. The colors were so different that they took away from the soft, neutral look I was trying to achieve for the shower. Overall, the baby shower was wonderful, and my sister had a great time. My only disappointment was that the balloon colors were so different from what I had specifically requested.

I had my baby's first birthday here and I was really happy with it…read more I have passed by here so many times and considered it for a previous event because I thought it was too small of a space for what I needed. I was wrong. The Studio is so spacious and so nicely decorated. They have the tables, greenery, good hoop, dessert and drinks area, outdoor area and bathrooms. They are very accommodating to your vendors and the party hosts are so pleasant to work with. The downside is that there is no elevator which can be tricky when someone isn't fully mobile or if you want to have a vendor upstairs as they might charge extra for stairs. They have host and vendor parking in the back and plenty of street parking for the guests.

I came here for the very first time last Sunday and had a lovely experience! It was seamless from…read morestart to finish and there was ample parking available in their free parking lot with plenty of signage to guide us to the theater. The staff were very friendly and got us checked in and told us it was open seating. The theater was large and spacious and there was plenty of seating to choose from. Despite being an older theater, the seats were still pretty comfortable. It was a free show and it was a dance company primarily performing hip hop and Latin dance. The quality of the show was superb and the sound quality was also fantastic as the music really took over the space. It was easy to see everything going on. Afterwards, they had a chance to interact with the dancers in their gorgeous lobby and outdoor space. I would highly recommend attending their Sunday programming!

I am a second year member of the Ebell and attended their 2026 women's history month annual event…read morelast Thursday. It ran between 9 AM and 3 PM. So this review is more for that event but the venue is definitely a five star venue, but I wanna talk about the event just because it was amazing. They had speakers throughout the whole day talking about history of women's efforts in Los Angeles from learning about the central public library to architects trying to break into a male dominated world, and of course, fashion. It was an amazing day learning about all these different aspects of Los Angeles life. I even heard about one group's efforts to write the story of Madame Wong's effort in the Early, LA hard-core punk rock days something that's actually near and dear to me since I loved punk rock talking about bands like black flag, The Circle Jerks, social distortion, channel 3, adolescents, Alice Bag band, Vandals all these great bands. Anyway, the Ebell is a women's group that needs to be supported, embraced and loved as it provides an amazing service for the women of Los Angeles

We hired Marsha for a corporate mixology event and left pretty disappointed. We paid for a much…read morelarger group than ultimately attended, and while we understand there are preparation costs, it's hard to justify paying for attendees who weren't there when all the unused alcohol and extra supplies were simply packed up and taken back. To make matters worse, the team competition we paid extra for never even happened. Instead, we were told the event had already been staffed and prepared, as if the unused alcohol and reusable supplies had somehow disappeared instead of being packed up for future events. There was no recognition that we paid for services that weren't delivered, and the suggested solution was simply a credit toward another event, which isn't something we were interested in anymore. There weren't even any takeaways for attendees, not even a recipe sheet for the cocktails we learned to make. Overall, the event didn't live up to what we paid for, and the way our concerns were handled afterward was even more disappointing. If you're considering this company for a corporate event, make sure you have very clear expectations in writing, because if part of your event doesn't happen, don't expect much accountability.

I wish I could give Marsha more than a 5 star ratting ..what an amazing add on to any party.The…read morecocktails are delicious beautiful and all made with the freshest ingredients.Marsha helped make my husband's 60 bday party fun and elegant, HIGHLY recommend ..worth every penny

Food: my hubby and I came for cute date and overall had a great experience. The tea service had an…read moreassortment of tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts presented on classic 3 tiered stand. The smoked salmon sandwich was probably my favorite of the savory bites. The desserts were pretty, sweet, and fit the whimsical princess tea-room aesthetic well. Nothing was overly adventurous or fusion-y, but everything felt thoughtfully prepared for an elevated afternoon tea experience. The portions were surprisingly filling by the end too! Price: Rose & Blanc is one of the more approachable afternoon tea experiences in Los Angeles. Their standard tea service starts around $38 per person, while the more elaborate tea set runs about $50 per person and includes additional stuff. Given how expensive high tea can get around LA, the pricing feels fairly reasonable, especially for special occasions like birthdays, bridal showers, or catching up with friends. Ambiance: The ambiance is probably the biggest draw here. The entire space is decorated in soft baby pink with floral accents, chandeliers, vintage-inspired décor, and elegant table settings. It feels feminine, charming (not tacky at all!) and intentionally designed for celebrations, and of course Instagram photos. Despite being located upstairs in a bustling Koreatown plaza, once you're inside it feels surprisingly cozy and transported from the busy city outside. Service: Service was friendly and attentive throughout the tea service. Staff checked in regularly, explained the tea sets, and kept things moving at a comfortable pace without making us feel rushed. Since tea service is reservation-based and served during designated seating times, everything felt organized and structured. Most servers spoke both English and Korean yay Parking: Parking is easier than expected for ktown. There's a self-parking structure available in the building, though spaces can fill up quickly during popular tea times and special events. I'd still recommend arriving a little early to secure a spot.

Ktown is always full of fun little secrets and gems and Rose & Blanc Tea Room is one of them. If…read moreyou love tea time without the exorbitant prices, then this is your place. Great teas and little finger sandwiches and pastries all at an affordable price of $30-50ish per person (vs. some other places which may go upwards of like $60-100 per person). The whole decor is cute with pink and white being the main motif of the tea room which is a stark difference from the plaza just outside. The dishware and tea sets are all so cute and the teas? Plenty of options. My wife and I tried out the pear and hibiscus teas respectively and they were just right: not too sweet. The sandwiches were great with slight asian influences to them. The pastries were my favorite though, nothing like a scone with butter and jam to go with your tea. Anyway, great teas, great food, great vibes, and great prices. What more do you need? A reservation? Yeah I suppose that helps too hah!

This is such a convenient and gorgeous location for an intimate wedding ceremony. We stayed in the…read morethe airbnb located behind the venue. We had to just walk a few steps to the venue when it was time for the ceremony. The airbnb and venue are gorgeous. We also had sandwiches made by Kim for guests following the ceremony which were delicious. We loved our wedding ceremony and this was the perfect location for what we wanted.

Kim is very approachable and friendly. Her artistic talent made this place a beautiful location for…read moresmall to medium sized parties. This placed saved our wedding during COVID - we live streamed our wedding to 300+ guests from here and it was extremely memorable to all. It also helped that they have 2 airbnbs adjacent available to rent for our wedding preparations. I then had my baby shower at this location, hosting up to 25 people. The conservatory is a beautiful backdrop, and there are many niche spaces that are wonderful for photographing. Highly recommend.