Third event I've come to this building in Thompson points community. A large event space used for a…read morevariety of venues. I've come for the Lost and Found Market and this trip brings me to the Weird Oddities Expo. No line, no waiting we breezed right in with tickets in hand then stamped for admission. An array of oddities indeed and some interesting art/artists. Many items in formaldehyde jars, bones and furs used in creative and Macabre. Bar inside the venue has alcohol and coffee offering. Coffee for me. After going through the whole venue we went to check out the food area also available to us but not needed. Never knew they had this cafeteria. Nice place for all types of venues whether work or personal event, check them out.

I have been here many times for different events. They have many bars and a large space that you…read morecan turn into pretty much anything you want it to be. I have also been to some indoor makers here which is fun. Overall a great space to hold an event. The only thing that is not great is you have to pay for parking.

I was searching the internet for a catering company in the Portland area for a family reunion and…read morefound Bread and Butter Catering Company, and I'm glad that I did. Katie, Kelly and The Crew were very helpful during the planning stages and they offered a pickup option which I preferred. The food was perfectly packaged for transport and reheating and they provided the instructions and the necessary utensils right down to the last detail. And it was all fresh and delicious. The reunion was a huge success and a relaxing experience for everyone thanks to the services that The Crew provided. Needless to say, I highly recommend Bread and Butter Catering Company.

We ordered food from here for a friends 50th. So fresh and couldn't have asked for a better…read moreselection. Next party, we will give them a shout for sure.

I was the limousine driver for a wedding at Keely the Caterers yesterday, and got to see this…read morecompany in action. Having watched wedding planners crater and fall the day of, and have it on occasion affect the transportation part of it that I am involved in, we are sort of an interested party. What I watched was a woman that was smooth, and effortlessly on top of everything, even making sure that I was fed as a driver as a bonus. She was responsive, and literally didn't miss a single thing as far as I could see. I have attended a thousand weddings. I think if I were getting married, this is the one I would choose. I looked at their web site. It must have been Connie. Very graceful professional.

They would not return our deposit after covid caused us to cancel our 2020 wedding plans (due to…read morestate laws, not our own choice). Their justification was that they gave us until the next year to reschedule, but that's not an option for many couples and wasn't an option for us. This was the only vendor we worked with that wouldn't refund the money. We even gave them time to refund us and a year later still wouldn't budge. I understand how in general the wedding industry won't return deposits because they lost a day where they could have had another wedding, but this was clearly not the case. I would have tried legal action but the deposit amount wasn't worth it (and I'm sure the company knew this too). They took one of the most difficult situations of our lives and made it worse. Please avoid this company.

I had two photographers from the emilie inc. team and they did a FANTASTIC job at our wedding! I…read morewas confident based on the portfolios I had seen, and they delivered. I love the style and how well they blended the natural environment and elements of our venue into the shots. There's a great balance between the details and the documentary style shots, and candid portraits of the wedding party and guests. Leading up to the wedding, we had no problem getting our questions answered and paying through their online invoicing system. We were able to visit the office and meet our photographers ahead of time and the whole experience was wonderful. We were welcomed with warmth and cupcakes! They pay attention to the details of the whole experience. This is a top-notch company. I had two disappointments (which is the reason why I didn't give a 5-star review. It would be 4.5 if I could!). The first is that photog team did not set up any fill lights for the formal portraits. I should have asked about this ahead of time, but I thought it was standard for professional portraits. At least at every wedding I have been to, there were a few diffusers or flashes set up even if the shooters were photojournalism/documentary style wedding photographers. The faces and eye sockets are more shadowed than I would have hoped. Also, in retrospect, we weren't getting any fun alternate angles for the group portraits, like looking over our shoulders, holding out our bouquets, holding hands, or moving to have a different background such as the lake in addition to having trees as the background. Alas! The second disappointment is that despite two photogs being there for over an hour while there was live music at our reception, we didn't receive a single image of the amazing seven-piece band in action. I would definitely recommend emilie inc. - just make sure you communicate about exactly what your expectations are ahead of time. Once the wedding schedule gets rolling, it is hard to remember your photography wish list. There are more important things to focus on, like being present for your loved ones and celebration! :)

We absolutely LOVED working with Emilie! Not only is her work amazing, she herself is an awesome…read moreperson! Finding the right photographer you can rely on to capture the essence and beauty of a wedding can be a stressful task for any bride. That is why I set out to select a photographer as one of my first tasks after getting engaged. I am very fortunate to know a lot of wonderful wedding photographers but felt the best connection to Emilie. I knew from the beginning that we were in good hands. Emilie even called to talk to me about my vision for the wedding on her family vacation to Disney! She works masterfully with angles and lighting to capture moments in the most creative and elegant ways possible. We loved the way she interacted with us and our guests to make us all feel comfortable and at ease throughout the ceremony and reception. Emilie captures emotion at its purest and most candid moments, so that when you look back, you can easily relive those precious memories. Emilie definitely helped make our day feel even more special, and we're so incredibly happy with our choice of selecting her as our photographer to capture one of the most important days of our lives. We supremely recommend her!

Delicious food with a lot of vegetarian options. Would highly recommend for anyone who is looking…read morefor catering

Dandelion catered our wedding reception and everything about the experience was incredible. Setting…read morethe menu, the tasting, and service the day of was amazing, but the food stands out over everything. Our guests were raving to us about all of the food all night and still now weeks later. Christine and Christian and their staff made sure there was plenty to go around during cocktail hour and dinner and we'll be waiting for the next time we can eat something from their kitchen! We recommend wholeheartedly going forward with them for your event.

Just had my second OTR cocktail cruise (I went last year with a Yelp group), and I'm so glad to…read morehave gone out on the Kismet again! This time two friends and I joined the sunset cruise, and we had only two other people with us on the boat. On the Rocks isn't fancy; it's a laid-back local vibe and a great alternative to a giant party boat. Before boarding you have a choice of beverages you can take along, both alcoholic and non; they put them in a cooler, and off you go! You can bring your own snacks on board if you want to. Tours are an hour and a half and that feels leisurely. The route might vary: last summer we cruised over toward Cape Elizabeth, but this time we wound our way through the islands scattered around the bay: Peaks, Cushing, Long Island, Cliff, and the Diamonds. I loved this route for the the glimpses at the back-island views--and then we sailed back toward the port with a gorgeous sunset lighting the way, lights twinkling on all around. Practicalities: it's a bit hard to find the launch point; there wasn't a sign for OTR and they've moved from where I'd caught it last time. Fortunately the first mate eventually wandered down the pier and found me looking around. If you're driving, give yourself plenty of time to park and walk--Old Port is crazy busy in the summer. Money: any drinks you buy and consume will be charged to the card of whoever made the reservations, so no need to fuss with Venmo on board (I recommend bringing some cash to tip afterward, though). And that's really all you'll need to navigate: once you're on board just relax, settle in, and enjoy being out on the Casco Bay!

Sandy and team were able to accommodate my sunset cruise last minute as my other company cancelled…read moreon me a few hours before sailing. Our captain Sandy was very kind and made sure we always had a drink or snack in hand! The sunset was stunning and for $65/pp and a 1.5 hour sailing, I could not have asked for more! Only downside is no BYOB, but drink options are extensive!

From the first time we met Charity during our initial consultation, something felt *right.* She…read moretook detailed notes, listened to us, had a calming energy, and made us feel comfortable. We remember that she even asked us if we are excited to plan our wedding, which no other planners asked us! She didn't brag about what big names she had worked with or try to impress us by going over the top with her accomplishments - she was honest and straight to the point about her style of planning and what we could expect. We knew very quickly that she was the one with whom we wanted to work. From the beginning, Charity made us feel at ease and confident about our wedding. She answered emails in a very timely fashion with detail and encouragement. We actually ended up increasing our package with her to the next tier up. She was able to work with our budget when we decided to upgrade which was very considerate and kind. We really appreciated that! We also really appreciated her strong connections within the New England wedding planning community. She clearly has worked hard at networking and building strong and positive relationships with other vendors. Charity utilizes a great planning platform that was easy to use and fully integrated with her planning style. We were able to use it to help organize our own thoughts and notes while providing insight for her as well. It was useful for us every single time we worked on the wedding! Throughout the entire process charity brought a sense of confidence, strong professionalism, joy, and energy. When we met her for site visits she was incredibly professional and diligent and prepared. She made sure to follow-up on things that needed to be addressed and always made sure to close the loop on things left open. When our wedding weekend finally arrived, we had talked through different circumstances with her in case of emergency -- how we would want things handled if certain things arose or things went sideways. It was really helpful to have talked about those things with her beforehand so we were all on the same page. The morning of our wedding we did have some unexpected things come up and Charity handled them with grace and confidence. She was flexible and adaptable. She didn't make us feel bad or guilty when things went sideways. During the wedding itself, she went above and beyond. She was on top of everything and made us feel so calm. She had a smile on her face and was helpful answering our questions about timing. The entire day went smoothly because of her! Overall we could not be happier that we chose to work with Charity (and she chose to work with us!). She was kind, organized, professional, a great communicator, and detail-oriented. She made our wedding day everything we wanted and MORE!! She truly did help us "delight and surprise" on our big day.

DJ-Brian C is first on my list when I need a dj/karaoke! He is great with any crowd, theme, etc! I…read morehave hired him for a campground I organize activities at and he had never disappointed! He is our first go to and we book him as much as we can! I highly recommend him for any event!

DJ Brian C is extremely professional, has the acumen to provide impeccable sound, lights, and has…read morethe ability to read a crowd and pivot to the needs and demands of the audience. Brian C has personally DJ'd / worked for me for over 100 weddings successfully !