I reached out to Melissa after viewing her portfolio online. After talking to her I instantly knew…read moreshe understood my vision. I was looking for a DOC because I had 5-6 vendors for my dad's surprise birthday party and I wanted to enjoy my event. It was the best investment! The whole family was able to enjoy the event. Melissa was able to reach out to the vendors and get all the centerpieces arranged on the day of the event. The main table was decorated absolutely wonderfully! Melissa was able to stick to the 60's vintage theme as well. She was very responsive to texts and emails. She also made great suggestions and I valued her input. Everyone enjoyed the event and most importantly I was able to enjoy the event with my family. Melissa was able to execute perfectly and made my dad's birthday one such beautiful memory.

I had scoured all the vintage rental companies in NYC and thankfully found Melissa who had exactly…read morewhat I was looking for and at very reasonable rental rates. We rented silver vintage trays from her to use as my wedding reception center pieces. She has really fabulous vintage rental pieces-- I wish we could have rental them all! I showed her photos of my vision and she personally delivered the trays and graciously even set up and decorated our tables beautifully. Everyone complimented us on how gorgeous the table decor was. I found Melissa very late in my wedding planning process and wish I had found her earlier! I would have definitely wanted to hire her as my day of coordinator! I learned that she offered more than just rental pieces for weddings--she is a full service wedding/event planner. Melissa was just amazing--friendly, warm, patient and really helped me refine my vision and offered great suggestions, support, and encouragement. She has a wonderful eye for beauty and style and creating a dreamy wedding. Thank you for helping to make our day so magical, Melissa! Jessica & Tony 11.22.15

My wife and I have been have been doing Frank Gaglio's shows for 3 years now. We made a $750…read morepayment in February of 2020 and when the pandemic hit all future Barnstar shows were tabled. When we called Frank to request a refund in early July, he was nasty and rude to my wife. In the phone conversation, Frank stated that he had to keep $200 of the $750 payment and would refund the difference. When my wife challenged this assertion by Frank, saying that he was unable to provide any service for the $200, Frank stated "How else can I stay in business?". This level of disconnect from his fellow man (or woman) tells me that Frank Gaglio does not have what it takes for me to EVER use the services that he offers. We encourage all others who have received this treatment from Frank Gaglio during the worst health crisis of our lives to share their experiences.

I signed up for two antique shows for the spring of 2020 with Barn Star Productions. One at…read moreLyndhurst in Tarrytown, NY and the second in Rhinebeck, NY at the fairgrounds. The April Lyndhurst show was canceled and I was reimbursed for the full amount, deposit included. The show in Rhinebeck was postponed then canceled, understandably due to the pandemic, but I was not fully reimbursed like in the case of the first cancellation of the Lyndhurst show. I emailed the director and asked for a full refund. They send me back a partial refund and kept $300. They said the deposit was non-refundable. I asked, why are you stealing my money? The response was we are allowed to keep $300 even if the show was canceled. I said I would take action and they responded by banning me from further shows, as I tried to forward the $300 as an advance for the next show. Beware of this company! Pay for your booth when you are actually in your booth! No wonder no-one pays their deposit... and waits until the last minute to pay in full. This is fraud!

I got married on November 1st and worked with Daniellee as my coordinator, and she was truly…read moreincredible from start to finish. She checked in with me numerous times leading up to the wedding and made sure I had all the information I needed so everything could be organized for the day of. She was always responsive, and during our phone calls she took the time to go over every detail with genuine care. At my rehearsal, she helped my entire wedding party feel confident and prepared, and I always felt comfortable leaning on her when I wasn't sure how something should go. On the wedding day, I was completely stress-free getting ready with my bridal party because I knew Daniellee was handling everything behind the scenes. She took care of small issues at the venue without ever involving me, allowing me to fully enjoy my day. At the end of the night, she even stayed to pack everything up so that pickup the next day was effortless. Anything I asked for, she did with a smile, and she made me feel so supported throughout the entire process. If you're considering hiring a day-of coordinator, it is absolutely worth it, and choosing Daniellee is a decision you won't regret. She was truly worth every bit!

I can't recommend DG Events more highly! I hired Daniellee as a day-of coordinator for my July 2024…read morewedding at SPAF in Saugerties, NY. As an event director in my everyday life, I was convinced that I didn't need a day-of coordinator, but I couldn't be more thankful I decided to work with Daniellee. When we connected ~6 weeks before my wedding, Daniellee did a great job stepping in and managing the plan I had already put in place: getting a handle of my timeline, vendors, and vision for the day and identifying the areas where I thought I would need the most help. My wedding was semi-destination (I'm NYC-based) and Daniellee's knowledge of the Kingston/Saugerties area was super helpful. We were lucky to have access to our venue on the Friday before the wedding to do some decorating and host our rehearsal and Daniellee was more than willing to work with our schedule and dive into help us with decorations and running the rehearsal. On the day of the wedding, Daniellee did everything in her power to ensure I was informed about everything that was going on but never had to stress about the details. She did it all-- from picking up bagels for the bridal suite to putting together healthy and delicious snack trays to assembling 15 eucalyptus wreaths-- she even talked me off the ledge during a freak pre-ceremony rainstorm! She also did a fantastic job managing a complicated shuttle schedule, ensuring all my guests arrived on time and had a safe journey home. Last, but certainly not least, Daniellee is an incredibly kind and energetic person to be around. She checked in on my husband and I throughout the reception, made sure a breast-feeding guest was taken care of and, when our polaroid wall was looking a little thin, ran around at the end of the night taking candids and selfies. Multiple friends and family members mentioned how great she was! Daniellee is a pleasure to work with and I encourage you to book her for your wedding if you can!

SED did an Amazing job helping me plan my husband's surprise 30th birthday. Kay was delightful and…read morea pleasure to work with. She is professional and easy to collaborate with. She has terrific ideas and takes what the client wants into consideration. My husband was surprised and loved the work that she did to make his birthday extra special. I would HIGHLY recommend Signature Event Design to plan your next event. I will be using them again!

From the owner: Signature Event Design, LLC (SED), specializes in unique and creative event planning. Whether…read moreyou're planning your special day, a blowout birthday bash, graduation party, baby shower, or a momentous anniversary, we can help you design and plan your one of a kind celebration. Your special celebration should be a reflection of you, and Signature Event Design wants to bring all those details to life. Signature Event Design puts great care and attention into coming up with the perfect mix of all the details' the invitations, the cocktails, the music, the flowers and the menu. If you can imagine it, Signature Event Design can make your party idea a reality, handling every aspect from planning to execution. Please contact us to discuss for pricing for your social occasion.

I HIGHLY recommend booking a tour with Event Atlas…read more **BACKGROUND** I booked a tour for 6 (me + 5 of my best girlfriends) to visit three wineries. **THE PEOPLE** Francesca, who booked the tour was super organized and on top of answering my questions and keeping me up to date on our tour. Geoff ended up running our tour and was so nice and patient. We are a bit, um, loud sometimes but Geoff made sure to get the best angles with every group picture and even picked up our untimely food order so we wouldn't miss the last tasting. He was also extremely knowledgeable about local wine! **THE EXPERIENCE** It was a gorgeous fall Saturday. I highly recommend taking this trip in October, as the foliage was breathtaking. Milea Vineyard, our first stop, felt like a mansion, and the tasting room was sunlit and gorgeous. Clinton Vineyards was more of a country farmhouse, and our group had a private tasting with the owner, Phyllis, who is a super interesting woman. The last, Milbrook, was a bit busy, but the property has a cute lake and food, and before the tasting, you can check out the vineyard and store. Again HIGHLY recommended! Especially for a bachelorette party, birthday, or girls weekend getaway!

Francesca is really lovely, and my mother and I had a great time taking a tour of three venues in…read morethe Hudson Valley (a winery, a distillery/cooperage, and a brewery). We had poor weather day of our tour, but this actually is a great activity for a rainy day - can't beat drinking wine and being chauffeured around the Hudson Valley!

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!

We love Katie. You don't just get a wedding planner, you get a friend. We live in California, but…read morewas planning a wedding to have in New York. Where do I start? I found Katie and she was amazing. She was a God sent. She gave us options for everything and walked us through everything. The time difference was a struggle, but she was up late repling to all my messages. I'm the type of bride, where I just wanted to show up and everything was taken care of. Since we were planning from a distance, she made that happen. She went over and beyond with great ideas. On our way to the airport to NY, for our wedding, we found out my husband's suit never arrived in NY. Since we were about to get on a plane, I texted Katie our situation and when we arrived in NY, she had taken care of everything and his suit was being sent overnight. She is absolutely amazing with kids. My son and nephew got a bit wild and put their swords on top of the closet and they were told they would get it back once they were done getting ready and behaved. They called her "the boss" and kept telling my sister in law and I that "the boss" took it. We applauded her. My 2 year old grandson was extra crazy and wanted to run around as we were waiting to go into our reception. She scooped him and kept him in line till we were announced. She feels more like family and a friend. When you are planning the most important event in your life, make sure you have Katie on your team.

Without A Lively Event, our 200+ person wedding would not have been the perfect day that it was!…read moreKatie was easy (and fun) to work with, and had tips/tricks that cannot be found on the big wedding blogs across the internet. I live in MA, so I appreciated that she accepted PayPal as means of payment, and was accommodating to communication mostly via email and phone call. Quick anecdote: At the beginning of our reception, my husband and I realized that we forgot to bring snacks for our after party, Katie took the lead on ordering pizzas later in the evening and stayed later than she was scheduled to, to make sure everything turned out okay. We would book Katie again in a heartbeat. Thank you for your enthusiasm, professionalism, and attention to detail!

We had Chef Kevin handle a special private dinner for our daughter's graduation from Skidmore…read moreCollege. We were staying at an Airbnb in Saratoga Springs and after a busy graduation day there was nothing better than relaxing in our Airbnb with family and celebrating. Chef Kevin cooked us the most incredible dinner. It was the highlight of the weekend and I recommend Chef Kevin 100%!!

We were lucky enough to randomly find Chef Kevin and his team just recently when seeking a private…read morechef for a 1-week vacation for ~10 people at an Airbnb in a relatively remote location in upstate NY. From ideation, to custom menu design, to contract reviews, paperwork including proof of insurance, and payment, Kevin was incredibly professional, flexible, responsive, and ultimately was the determining factor in ensuring our family (with young kids) would actually be able to enjoy the vacation without worrying about cooking, ordering in, or carpooling far distances on windy, dark roads. Kevin and team were also dog and kid friendly. Beyond the professionalism, the food and service were absolutely outstanding. It was hard to believe, but each meal was better than the last, as were the quality of the ingredients used. We would recommend Chef Kevin to anyone seeking relative affordability and a great value yet making zero sacrifices around taste, quality, and service. We are happy to write this review and support Kevin. We expect when we reach out for our next family event that Kevin will have a team of 100+. There is no better - Kevin and team won't disappoint.