My birthday party was everything I wanted plus more clean and neat venue decoration set up life…read morethank you

From the owner: Imagine That Events specialize in event planning personal chef service catering balloon decor…read morecustom backdrop balloon garland balloon arches balloon columns

Smarty Pants was fantastic at our recent event AND each and every time I've seen him perform over…read morethe years - which is many times (because many people see how amazing he is)!! It's not just his talent with super fun and surprising balloon characters but his adaptive nature and outstanding personality, engaging everyone at the parties/events. I would absolutely recommend him for all types of occasions : private or big birthday parties, festivals, block parties, - anywhere there will be children!! He is one less thing at your party you need to worry about because he is a sure thing! Truly, he is a whole family favorite!!

What a fun performer. I came across him at the Park Ridge Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast, where…read morehe was doing some entertaining mostly for the kids but definitely for the adults as well. It's through him that I heard of the Central Street Busker Festival that took place the next day and his line was loooong! Most recently, we went to his show last week that the Mt. Prospect Public Library held for spring break. That was very very well attended, with a long line of folks waiting to get in (and that's with all of us registered to attend!), but the show was a lot of fun. He did a little magic, a little comedy, and some fun balloon tricks. This guy has been doing this all his adult life--unless that's also a joke and part of his act--but regardless, he's great at his job. I'm looking forward to seeing him again and my little one having the chance to pick her balloon creation on her own.

Absolute perfection! We used Gracious Events as our caterer for our wedding on 9/10/2022 at St…read more James 1868. They were recommended to us by the St. James team. Marija worked with us and was so communicative and easy to work with. The Gracious team treated us like we were family. We had our tasting and was blown away at the quality of ingredients and curated menu. They learned about us as a couple and what our likes and dislikes were and made a menu to fit us. At the wedding, our guests gave us many compliments on the food, some saying it was the best wedding food they have ever had. (We agree, worth every penny.) I loved how much they cared about us during the process and at the wedding. They were so kind to make us a plate of hors d'oeuvres at our cocktail hour so we can have enjoy our food. That to me, shows how much they care about their clients. They also made sure we got to eat our full dinner without interruption. My other vendors mentioned how kind and helpful they were and really enjoyed working them. Consider yourself lucky if you are able to book them because they will make your wedding day or event impeccable. Forever grateful for Marija and the Gracious Team!

Where do I start. We had an absolutely gorgeous brunch wedding thanks to Vesna and her team. They…read moretook care of our florals and food set up and so much more. We still get compliments almost a year after our wedding day and we owe it to Gracious. Beyond professional and accommodating as we reside in California and our wedding took place in Milwaukee. Do not think twice about using Gracious for your next event. -Anna

Great place for a party! Accommodates many age groups. Very nice and friendly owners.read more

We had a awesome birthday party for my son! Food was delicious, kids were entertained, adult…read morebeverages are for sale ;) everything was a win

We used General Rental for our wedding. We had an outdoor ceremony and an indoor/outdoor…read morereception. We ordered a beautiful arch for the ceremony, 120 white chairs, picnic tables, cocktail tables, and the associated linens, and lots of strings of outdoor lights. Everything came as ordered and General Rental was excellent to work with. We actually added a lot of additional items as time went on with the planning process and they were so helpful and accommodating with estimates and add ons. Delivery and pickup were smooth. Everything was exactly as ordered. I highly recommend.

Rented a pressure washer 4000 psi blew me away. The guys over at general rental hooked me up were…read morereally good provided excellent customer care will be making a return visit

Very pleased with the service. Easy to select. Equipment delivered to the house and set up quickly…read more It was a big hit. Would definitely rent again!

Could not have asked for better communication and service! The bouncy house and tables/chairs were…read moreexactly as pictured. Would absolutely use them again and recommend to others.

I just got married 10/5/24 and I wounded with spin city and I truly could not have had a better…read moreexperience!! Everyone I talked to was so kind and helpful. Any questions or ideas I had Anna heard me out and helped make my ideas come to life! Marcus was an incredible dj he kept everyone on the dance floor all night long! Even when we didn't want the night to end he kept the music going even as clean up begun. I have been getting so many compliments on how efficient and how easily the day flowed! Anna and Marcus were both great at communicating with me and my husband with how the night was going and if there was Somthing we needed to get done! I truly had the most amazing day and they are 100% to thank for it!!

From the owner: Spin City Events and Production is your go-to for professional audio and lighting production, and…read moreDJ services. We specialize in creating the perfect atmosphere with high-quality audio and intelligent lighting systems designed to elevate your event. At Spin City Events and Production, we pride ourselves on providing appropriate and professional sound and lighting that meets youe standards and budget. Let our expert team provide you with top tier execution for every event no matter the size. Whether it’s a corporate gathering, wedding, or social party, we bring your vision to life with top-notch DJ services and production. Trust Spin City Events and Production to deliver you an unforgettable experience. Contact us today at info@spincityeventsandproduction.com.

What a gorgeous place for a wedding! I know this building probably has super rich history but I…read moredidn't really get too much info on that. All I know is that one of my dearest, best friends from FL got married here and I was honored to be part of the ceremony and celebration! When we went in for the rehearsal my first thought was man, I shoulda brought my wedding shoes to practice up and down the stairs. Well, for all my nerves and lack-o-balance, surprisingly it was fine on the wedding day. I really liked the center stairs leading to the stage and in the back of the room was a gorgeous balcony! It's so hard to picture the actual thing when it's just rehearsal but I felt as though it didn't need much visualization. Behind the stage area was 4 small dressing rooms which was perfect for us to get ready, into dresses and final touches (we had already done all our hair and makeup at home) There is also toilets in the little rooms which was SUPER. My friend's grand entrance was from the upper balcony (where there really is no hiding space) and the rest of us were walking from the side stairs going down to the first level (where the cocktail hour would be) Right after the ceremony, we did group photos while the staff transformed the room from service to party. They did a wonderful job and very efficient to make sure that everything was set and ready to go. This is such a beautiful place for a party (cocktail hour downstairs with the sitting space in front of the 2 fireplaces was also excellent) I really couldn't imagine a better place to have an indoor wedding. VERY intimate yet with enough space to spread out. Staff was amazing. It was a perfect venue for the perfect day. 31day Yelp Challenge 7/31

So. Being an event manager, planning my wedding was not easy...I have very high expectations, and…read morenot a super high budget to match. So what do you do?? How do you find the perfect wedding venue?? Well - we stumbled upon the Renaissance Place. And they were one of the more expensive venues. However, they weren't a hotel (which was important for me), and the building's character was just breathtaking. After visiting 100 more options, we decided, this will have to do. Then we met Mike. And from there, our wedding just soared!! He was so helpful in explaining the different ways to utilize the venue, helped me understand how my guests would be accommodated throughout the day and assisted me with any questions or concerns that came up during the planning process. He was extremely responsive and made me feel like I was the only wedding he had this summer (which I knew was far from the truth) Come the day of the wedding, I was completely comfortable handing him all the details and logistics ... and then I could focus on me and my husband. We had A BLAST!! Every one of my guests commented on how much they just loved the venue, how the staff was so friendly and went above and beyond to make each person feel important. Our day was absolutely perfect. And I can't imagine how I could have enjoyed it if it weren't for Mike and the Renaissance Place. We are forever thankful for the memories that will last us a lifetime!!