The food is outstanding and the staff and Teresa are super friendly! Definitely recommend them for…read moreyour next catered event.

I was contacted by Sparrow Hospital to help bartend their 24 Karat Gala Fundraiser at the end of…read moreFebruary. When the event did not have enough bartending staff, Teresa Barcy who is the owner of Professional Party Planner, recommended me for the job. When I agreed to take the job, I brought up concerns I had about the event with Teresa. She was able to assure me that she and her staff would support me in any way necessary. Her staff was knowledgeable, quick, and efficient from set up to tear down and made the busy night enjoyable and stress-free. I look forward to the opportunity to work with them again!

I've known the owner for many years and she has always done a wonderful job for her clients. We've…read moreworked the same weddings on many occasions.

I went to a wedding event on 10/15 2016 and it was plan by events& Moore /owner/planner Kimberly C…read more More She had poor service , she didn't help us with anything . She helped us on the last day of the wedding . She did not do a good job on helping us we paid her 1500 for no help . She fed us 1 hour and 45 minutes late . So if you are looking for someone please choose someone else that will give you special service .

Scott and his team are second to none. They turned my reception (we eloped so we hosted a brunch…read morefor family and friends) into a party that all of my friends raved about. The process was so simple, it's almost embarassing....I met with Scott for about 20 minutes told him want I wanted, gave him a few pictures and he transformed an otherwise rather corporate setting into my "shabby chic" dream. Even my "big city friends" from Atlanta, Chicago and Detroit were very impressed by the tiny details that Scott covered. I also want to note, that, I did my event during a very busy season and mine was not a particularly expensive event compared to others that were taking place during the same time, but everytime I called with a question or concern, Scott or one of his staff (I loved talking to Andrew too) would treat my event like it was the ONLY event they were working at that time. I can't say enough about Events to Rent, they were creative and fabulous and I am now looking for another reason to have a party just so I can hire them again! Use them for your next event...they are truly the best.

We had the best time working with Scott! He went above and beyond the visions we had for our…read morewedding. He was so helpful, communicated everything clearly, and he made it so easy on us by talking to our wedding planner and venue directly during planning (for dimensions, timing, etc.). He was so fun to work with, and eager to decorate our wedding venue!!!! Our flowers and decorations were stunning, and at the end of the night EVERYONE asked who we used. Zero stress with decorations the day of, and was blown away by the quality of the products. 110% recommend using Events to Rent if you're having a party in the Lansing area.

I've done a few projects at B's and have loved them all! The most recent was a pour painting class…read moreand it was great. The owner is a wonderful person and fun as well. I highly recommend that everyone go check out the many fun and creative art projects that she offers. I'm excited to do some more.

I participated in the recent Resin Class and it was so much fun. We were offered a variety of…read moretemplates to choose from. We were encouraged to experiment and use our imaginations. Everyone's projects were beautiful and unique.

I kind of dig REO Town. It's not Old Town, but I like that's it's not trying to be either. It has…read moreits own vibe. Just a quick skip across I-496 from downtown Lansing, the shops, salons, and eateries offer a small town feel as there's just enough walkability/bike access. However, it has plenty of edgy eclectic charm to balance the adjacent park and garden spaces making it an attractive location for many festivals. The anchors of the area include GM's Grand River Assembly Plant. the Board of Water & Light that occupies a former train depot, and several visual and performing arts hubs. The area has seen good BBQ, coffee, craft beer, New American, breakfast, and pizza but longevity continues to be a challenge. Even this month's review, REO Town Clubhouse, has gone through a change over the last 24 months having just been Ellison's Brewing Co. which we reviewed in August of 2023. REO Town Clubhouse took over a massive footprint on S. Washington and benefits from the previous facility upgrade work turning the warehouse into a brewhouse. The transition to the Clubhouse has been nothing short of extraordinary with modern lighting, seating, and décor in abundance. Marketed as an Italian restaurant, pizza shop, event space, and pool hall, REO Town Clubhouse aims to have a lasting place in the area and serve as a new anchor for entertainment. Walking in and you will be immediately taken aback by the sheer vastness. To the left, you'll find the upstairs event space, which is spacious and lovely, as is the main dining room on the first floor. To the right sits the pool hall, which is also quite large offering sharks and beginners alike enough room to run the table. In the middle sits the pizza shop with its rounded stone hearth oven shrouded in beautiful teal tile. What's Uneven? The brunch menu is intriguing, offering many traditional American breakfast items and others with a more Italian flare. I arrived around 11 on a Sunday morning with my much better half and the littlest of my daughters, having seen the brunch service started at 9 AM on REO Town Clubhouse's own social media. We walked into a mostly empty restaurant and a service crew that seemed to be scrambling to find their sea legs as coffee had not yet been brewed and the waitstaff, while very pleasant, reminded me of a team that hadn't yet had their first cup of coffee yet either. The food was also fairly uneven. My Biscuits and Gravy ($15) was quite tasty. The gravy was creamy and savory with notes of black pepper and the biscuits were dense enough to stand up to the gravy but not sit too heavy afterwards. The golden fried potatoes were crispy, and the sausage patties were large and packed with sage flavor. My much better half enjoyed a Bloody Mary ($9) that had a Caprese skewer atop the glass. She also ordered the Sweet Crespelle Crepes ($15) that looked better than they tasted. The lemon curd overpowered the palette, and the Sugar Cured Ham ($4) is an absolute waste of protein and money. Limp and lifeless with not a single hint of sugar to be found nor a streak of a sear on the meat itself. What's Better I met a mentor/friend/colleague for lunch and had a much better experience. We both ordered the Lunch Pasta Combo. The Caesar salads were fresh and plentiful, especially to be part of lunch combos. I had the Spaghetti and Meatballs ($14) and though the crushed tomatoes will never be my favorite, the meatballs were large and packed with layers of garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese. The pasta was a bit overcooked, but the dish overall was solid. My companion ordered the Chicken Alfredo ($16) and said it was one of the best she'd ever had. Thick and creamy alfredo sauce was a yummy revelation. The chicken was more well done than I typically care for but spot on for her. She wanted me to be sure to relay that she would return at least 17 times. Best Bite The Fried Shrimp ($16) with a Calabrian pepper sauce were very good. The breading on the shrimp had been fried hard enough to withstand the oil and butter-based bath in which they rested. The sauce was tasty and perfectly spicy for lunch.

I really love what they've done with the place. I've been a few times and so far the best thing on…read morethe menu is the wood fired pizza. Esp if you do the Build-Your-Own. The pasta is CONSISTENTLY a miss. I'm not sure what it is with the sauces but they never turn out right. The chicken Marsala sauce was gelatinous. The flounder with lemon butter and capers, was sour. The Tuscan chicken pasta was just olive oil. All in all, I keep coming back because they have so much potential and I don't want them to close. But man do they need some work when it comes to pastas and actually making sauces that taste good and actually stick to the noodles.

I was never sure if I was someone who wanted to have a real wedding. I was so worried about what…read moreneeded to be done. I've focused on my career and had no idea about how to plan a wedding and my family does not live in the area to help out. I knew that I would need a wedding planner if we were to have a real wedding. And I couldn't have made a better choice than Elegant Events of West Michigan. Nicole is amazing. There are very few people in this world who are equally organized and creative and she is one of them. I had the platinum package of full planning and I am SO glad I did. My husband and I continue to say it was one of the best decisions we have made. She walked us through every detail and really got to know us as a couple. The vendors she recommended were perfect for us. She was there for every panicked phone call from me. When I had an entire flower meeting and then I got home and completely changed my mind...she set up another meeting without making me feel like a crazy person. She really cares about what you want. AND she kept us on budget. This was important as we paid for the wedding ourselves. I would have never known what to expect to pay for what things, she helped us prioritize our budget so we could afford the things that were most important to us. She also planned our rehearsal dinner which was at an art gallery and was amazing. She even took pictures of me and my family during the rehearsal dinner. She was there to handle every little thing that came up on the day of the wedding including sewing my belt for my dress back together after I tried to alter it. I felt like I was in a movie when she said, "Oh, I can fix that" and started sewing! The wedding was beautiful, more beautiful than I could have expected. The food and dessert table was amazing which was very important to us. I was worried that no one would dance and the dance floor was full all night thanks to the DJ she recommended. Everything was very professional and personal. Her assistant, Caitlyn who helped on the day was also very professional. She even handled a during event switch from Pepsi to Coke by my dad's request without me even knowing about it. We have been to many weddings over the years and of course we think that ours was great, but it has been over a month and we still have people calling us to tell us that it was the most amazing night. If you think about planning a wedding on your own, consider all the vendors and the coordination. You can't figure everything out from Pinterest! Do you want to spend time with your family for your wedding, or do you want to be setting up and breaking everything down? Do you want to spend months researching vendors or do you want to celebrate with your family, friends and fiance? I would highly encourage anyone to use Elegant Events of West Michigan to plan your wedding or event. I wouldn't have believed how great everything looked, but it turns out, she got me a great photographer...so I have the pictures to prove it!

My husband and I did the long distance thing through most of our relationship, including the months…read moreleading up to our wedding, so he didn't contribute a whole lot to the planning process just because he was so far away. The one thing that he did contribute however, was the idea of a wedding coordinator, and then finding Elegant Events and convincing me to have a preliminary meeting with Nicole. I didn't think we needed a coordinator, especially at the extra cost, but looking back, our wedding day would have been a complete disaster without Elegant Events. She helped me every single step of the way, having never been really into weddings, I was unsure of the way things were "supposed" to go or what was traditional, professional, etc. She never once made me feel stupid for asking what I'm sure were some really dumb questions. Our decorations in our reception tent were beautiful and I'm not sure I can take any of the credit for it. Nicole has a great eye, and helped me pull everything together for the look I wanted on our big day. She kept everything on track for the rehearsal and was in touch with all of the vendors the week of the wedding; everyone knew where they were supposed to be and when. It took a huge load off of my shoulders. On the wedding day, Nicole and her team spent the majority of the day setting up the reception tent in the 90 degree heat. When the bartenders didn't come with the mixers, she fixed it. When the pizza ovens weren't working and we were behind schedule, she took care of it, while I was pretty much oblivious. She even arranged transportation for my wedding party and anyone else who needed it back to the hotel when the cab service I had contacted didn't work out. Elegant Events is no less than amazing, easy to work with and will make any event a hit :)

Energized, fun, professional, perfect package! I have known Keith for over 20 years and can…read morepersonally vouch for his character. If you are looking for a DJ anywhere in southeast Michigan or southern California, he is your man! He has delivered THE BEST parties for everything from young kids to exclusive adult genres and hit it out of the park each time. This should be your go to DJ in the event you are looking for one. His wedding receptions are the best!!!

From the owner: We DJ everything from Weddings, MItzvahs, Birthdays, Anniversaries, School parties, Corporate…read moreevents and everything else! We also provide planning services, photo booths & digital photography!