Ask For the Moon Events is wonderful!! Maddie saved me after I had a crisis with my venue. She has…read morethe warmest, most calming personality, and even though I had only hired her for Day-Of Coordination, she was more than happy to take my calls and talk to me whenever I was feeling panicked or stressed, and even attend vendor meetings with me. She is just so fantastic, and such a godsend, I really can't say enough good things. She goes above and beyond, and is more than just a professional, she makes it feel like you are working with a friend. If you are even considering working with Maddie and Ask For the Moon Events, I highly recommend you do! One phone call with Maddie and you will be feeling calm and prepared- I promise it will be one of the best decisions you make!

Ask for the Moon Events is simply the best wedding planning company in the Twin Cities. We had the…read morepleasure of working with the queen bee herself, Maddie . A little bit about us , we are two gay men who have live in NYC for ten years , we have been to lots of parties , and had high expectations . Here is why we love Maddie Money - Maddy's price is very reasonable even for Minnesota standards- she pretty much paid for herself by saving us thousands of dollars with her long list of A list vendors. From linens , to desserts , to chandeliers. Maddie provided us with the best quality to price ratio. She attended every meeting, every tasting, and served as a liaison if we decided to make changes. Execution- Optimistic and fast, Maddie was sweet as sugar, but don't mistake that for weakness. Maddie has been in the business a long time, she made sure that the vendors were on point, modified timelines, and was prepared for the unexpected. She took the stress away and worked hard to make our wedding a success. Therapist - Maddie was personal and empathetic. She listened to every family drama, annoyance, or groomzilla crises that we went through. Professional yet approachable, Also she would respond to every email and phone call within an hour. Cutting edge As jaded New Yorkers , we had lots of fashion and PR industry patrons attend our reception. Our friends were blown away, by the execution creativity, and visual presentation of our wedding . This was because of Maddie . So in the end she is simply the best , she did exactly what we wanted , anticipated out needs, and kept us calm. If you want to plan a serious wedding that will impress your friends , hire this lady and her amazing team. She's the best in Minnesota and would kill it in NYC.

Fantastic experience all around! Bus was on time, communication was excellent, friendly and…read moreprofessional staff. We will book with them again for sure!

I booked Party Bus MN for transportation on my bachelorette party. After seeing photos and…read morechatting to the friendly staff we were all SO excited- and it didn't disappoint. In fact it exceeded all my expectations. The bus itself was super cool, modern and well decorated- so much fun!! Our driver was great, helpful and courteous. The whole day and evening went very smoothly and it is something we will remember for a long time! The price is also the best in the area!! If you need a party bus I would definitely recommend giving these guys a call! Thank you so much guys!

Could be SO much better…read more Just moved here from out of state recently. My 4-year old son misses his friends, so I wanted to take him to a place where he could play with other kids. I searched online for an inflatables place and was surprised there weren't more of them in the Northeast suburbs. Pump It Up wasn't too far, so we went there. My GPS took us right to the building, but I had to drive around a bit to find Pump It Up. It's in an office building complex and it's at the far end of the building. We went inside and the reception area is nice. They have a vending machine for snacks and before you go in, the parents and kids have to watch a safety video, which is short and helpful so everyone understands the rules. Then we are led to the rooms with the inflatables. The place seems clean, but it's too dark to really tell. I didn't think they were overstaffed today. There was one person at the front desk and two staff in the play area. They seemed attententive. One of them helped a boy find his family (because it was probably too dark in there for him to see). As Eva B. stated in her review, there are two rooms with inflatables and three inflatables in each room. Not a lot of variety. There weren't a lot of kids there, so over-crowding wasn't an issue. Each room is pretty dimly lit (think of a movie theater before the previews start). There are two very uncomfortable benches for parents to sit in each room. One room was pretty warm and the other was cool - they were connected by open doors so the kids could go from room to room. One of the rooms has an air hockey table that appeared to be free, although it was so crowded all the time, we didn't go over there to check it out. The inflatables places I'm used to going have tables for the parents and wi-fi access. They also have snack bars. You won't find those things here, I'm afraid. Some parents were even sitting on the floor because the benches are so uncomfortable. This place only has 4 open play sessions each week for only an hour and a half each. At $6, it seems pretty expensive. Still, we'll probably go back simply because of the lack of options. The staff is friendly and my son had a good time.

I've always been skeptical about expensive birthday parties for kids. However, after attending a…read moreparty at Pump It Up in Oakdale, I'm convinced that they are worth their value. The parking was very easy, pulled right up to the door, walked right it (moms with young kids know how nice this is, especially in snow & ice). The staff greeting us warmly, and showed up around, took my son's jacket and gear, and then the birthday present. We sat in a nice waiting area, watched a safety video, and then the kids got started jumping. I felt at ease for an hour chatting with other parents as we watched the kids, it was safe and so much fun for them. It wasn't crowded either.Then we all went into the party room, ate pizza and cake. The staff has the routine down like a well-oiled machine. They gave the kids friendly instructions and got them to participate during each transition, they even wrote down each gift and the gifter for the parents, so the parents could take pictures and watch the birthday girl enjoy. We ended exactly at 3:00 as it said on the invitation said. The airlines could take a few lessons from their staff: friendly, fun and on time. I had so much fun and so did my son that we've decided that it is worth the splurge to have his next party here.

I won a free DJ through Bellagala which is how I heard about them. I ended up booking a…read morephotographer, videographer, and hair stylist as well. The prices are pretty average. Many people say they are expensive, but for the most part, the prices ride the middle compared to other vendors. I was very happy the day of, everyone was on time, some even stayed late. My pictures were beautiful, my video ended up being above and beyond expectations, and my hair was lovely. The DJ had a few mic issues, but played a great Playlist and kept everyone on the dance floor. I also loved the discount I got for continuing to book with Bellagala. It is a bit tricky to get to. They are located above the Bulldog restaurant so if you aren't familiar with the city, it's tricky. You either need to parallel park by the meters.or park in the ramp, and then find the super inconspicuous elevator to take you up to Bellagala. But if you are local, or feeling confident, I'm sure you could find it without an issue. Very professional staff. They are dressed professionaly, offered us tea and water, and they took notes the whole meeting. Very impressed and will recommend to everyone.

We hired Bellagala for day-of wedding coordination because we wanted to spend our wedding focused…read moreon each other and our guests, not managing logistics. Unfortunately, our coordinator became one of the biggest sources of stress that day. Leading up to the wedding, communication often felt reactive. We found ourselves repeatedly following up, initiating planning discussions, and driving decisions. While our coordinator was friendly, she never gave us confidence that the details were truly under control. On the wedding day, that lack of preparation became apparent. Multiple family members had to step in and perform responsibilities we had hired a coordinator to handle. At one point, our coordinator insisted our reception ended at 10:00 p.m., despite our contract reserving the venue until 11:00 p.m. Even after being corrected once, she later began directing family members and guests to clean up an hour early, causing part of our reception to end prematurely. Family members had to correct her a second time. What has been most disappointing is the lasting impact. Every conversation I've had about our wedding since then has included someone asking, "What was happening with your coordinator?" or commenting on how overwhelmed and unprofessional she appeared. Instead of remembering our wedding for the joy of the day, many people remember the chaos surrounding its coordination. We shared these concerns with Bellagala in detail after the wedding. Their response was that they believed the contracted services had been fulfilled and they declined any refund or other resolution. I understand that no wedding is perfect, but a day-of coordinator should reduce stress, not create it. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Bellagala's coordination services.

My son went here 2-3 years ago but quit due to our lives getting busy with other activities. He…read moredecided he wanted to come back and it's been only a week but he's happy he came back! All the coaches are great and super supportive, they always think of cool obstacles to makes the kids better athletes. Scott and Jacob do a great job and my kid loves going to classes they teach. It's a great place to get in shape as well, they have classes for kids and adults. Only downside: prices per month... it's $99 month to month or $79 month to month with a year commitment. I know they don't have a choice due to the inflation of everything but it makes it hard to stick around for a really long time unless my kid is very serious about it.

My son and I visited and I can't say enough good things. Lots of space. Helpful staff. A wide…read morevariety of stations to try and experience. I was also struck by how clean the location was. I would come back for a party, open gym or anything in between.

Troy runs an amazing show and works so well with the vendors and the community to continue to gain…read moreboth momentum and shoppers. His shows are full of variety, fun and successful each time. I was a shopper before I had started doing his shows. One can pretty much find anything either at the show or find a connection to purchase what you are looking for. Troy is a stand up guy and is always willing to help out and go that extra mile to see the vendor succeed which is a pretty rare trait to find. Shopping at or selling at an All This And More Event with Troy Lounsbury show you are helping a local small business that helps other local small businesses.

From the owner: Hello & Welcome! I am Troy & I am the owner of All This And…read moreMore Events with Troy. I host events across Minnesota. I often hear people ask why is it that I don't host events in larger locations such as in school gymnasiums and ice arenas? The answer is simple...I prefer hosting my events at American Legions and VFW's as it helps give back to our Veterans, their families, & communities, and at other small businesses where it helps their Owners by bringing in more business to their establishment. I would love to see your support with this as well. The Vendors in my events are also small home based businesses as well and they are doing their best to generate either an income or an extra income to help either raise funds for their own needs to earn money to pay for a new vehicle, pay their insurance or electric or phone bill, it could be to improve their lives in affording a higher education, or even to open their own store! Their sales could be to help their families, keep them in school sports, food on the table, and clothed, and even in a safe place to live. When you make a purchase from their booths you are not just buying an item from them to take home with you... You are helping put a meal on the table, helping pay for prescriptions, even allowing that parent to put their child in music classes, buying them a new pair of eyeglasses, or even affording that new pair of shoes. This isn't about me... I'm paying it forward! Have a blessed day! Troy Lounsbury

I highly recommend A Touch of Magic Entertainment!…read more Tonight we had a really fun event with Lori from A Touch of Magic Entertainment. From exploring the many wonderful options on their website, to working with Lori to find the best option for our event, she made it interesting and easy. The contract was clear and I appreciated a "day of call" just to make sure we had all our questions answered. We had about 30 Cub scouts, aged 6-11 who all learned to twist balloons into animals and other shapes. Lori helped prep the adult helpers and easily managed to help each child just when they needed it. There were some pretty special smiles after learning a new skill. We had a lot of excited scouts and with so many other entertainment options available from A Touch of Magic Entertainment, we look forward to exploring more options for future scout events.

The biggest surprise and the most meaningful gift. Lori was…read moremagnificent! The "town crier" style singing telegram for my 50th birthday provided a perfect infusion of laughter and joy. Her lyrics were hilarious, slightly embarrassing, and 100% fun for both me and all of my guests. I will definitely use her for a future event.

Excellent dining experience! Great for lunch! They've got lots of options. The Tex-Mex bowl was…read moreawesome and it can be made with no meat if you're into that sort of thing. It was plenty filling even without. Our waitress was great, wait time was reasonable, and overall everything was good. I recommend it if you're in the area.

Yum!!!!!! Bar Food at its finest!!! The Mustang nachos, were fabulous. Lots of flavor, and well…read moreworth the $17! Our server was wonderful, and fun. I also need to comment about the wine selection, I was pleasantly surprised!!! The Malbec and the happy hour cab were top-notch. The food deserved five stars, but the ATM was not working and it was cold in the restaurant !!