Absolutely love at first sight. I met with Michelle the morning after I got engaged, and from that…read moremoment on she guided us through every step leading up to the big day--and even beyond, tying up every last loose end with total ease. I went into wedding planning fully aware that I didn't know what I didn't know. I had no clear vision for colors or décor, but Michelle took the time to truly get to know us. She asked thoughtful questions, offered smart suggestions, and helped shape a wedding weekend that felt unique, intentional, and perfectly "us." It's no surprise Michelle has established herself as the best of the best in this industry. Not only does she have incredible relationships with top‑tier vendors, but you can tell they genuinely love working with her. She helped us navigate tricky communication moments, advocated for us in contract details we never would've caught, and even secured a few discounts simply because vendors were so grateful to have another one of her couples. Her attention to detail is unmatched. She double‑ and triple‑checked every chair number, every linen measurement, every tiny timeline moment. She caught typos on ceremony programs, swapped out a drape because it wasn't the exact right shade of green, and thought through our day in 15‑second increments. Nothing slipped past her. Throughout the entire process, Michelle was always available. She felt like immediate family--our group text was constantly buzzing with updates, questions, weather checks, and pep talks. I truly don't know how anyone plans a wedding without a full‑time planner, and I especially don't know how we would've done it with anyone other than Michelle. She's experienced, connected, intuitive, and has that rare eye that just gets it. I could not recommend her more.

I cannot recommend Michelle Layman & the Events by Elle team enough!!!!! Not only was Michelle the…read moreabsolute BEST planner, she became our dear friend. Michelle's experience in the industry is something so admirable. And that's why she is so so so amazing at what she does. Every wedding she has planned is different. She makes sure that the wedding is unique to each and every couple. She makes sure it is their own. Michelle made the wedding planning process so much FUN!!! Man we had a blast. She put in countless hours to make sure NOTHING was missed and no detail was not thought through completely. I cannot thank Michelle and the Events by Elle team enough for making our dreams a reality. It was honestly more than I EVER could have dreamed of. It was the best day of our lives!!! We love you Michelle!!! - Sydney & Jared Gruender

Don and I were married on November 5th this year and to my surprise we made our way to The Historic…read moreBrowning Bed n Breakfast after our reception. We were greeted at the door by Cynthia and she asked when do you want breakfast? It topped my whole wedding day! The room was welcoming with the door sign- Don and Anne plus the Mr & Mrs sign on the bed with chocolate truffles. Our breakfast started with a light fruit parfait with a hint of carmal, mimosas, the best eggs Benedict I've ever had plus a lemon pound cake. Don was able to create some of the menu when he went to tour before our wedding. I can't say enough about our stay - I was on cloud nine and felt like a bride princess!!!

I HIGHLY recommend this inn full of charm! Liesl and Ashley were the sweetest, most thoughtful…read morehostesses you could ever hope to meet. Together, they created the most flavorful food my palate has sampled in YEARS. These talented women served our group not only a scrumptious and savory breakfast scramble, but soft and chewy homemade yogurt parfaits for something sweet, alongside a pile of crispy, cinnamon sugar-dusted donuts that were to DIE for! Book a reservation the next time you're in town, if you enjoy comfy, cozy, and crazy good attention to detail and design.

Where do I even begin?…read more We had just a 28 person wedding including us, the bride and groom... Sounds simple, right? Well, we complicated it by marrying alllll the way out at Powell Gardens, and then doing to reception alllll the way back in town at Lidia's. Lots of driving! In addition to that, it was important to us (ok mostly me) to have a Zero Waste wedding- with stations set up all over the house/venues for waste to go to recycling, compost, Terracycle, burn-ables for our fire pit, etc. etc. It required a lot more work, and LaTasha helped to make it happen! LaTasha was CONSTANTLY on her feet, thinking ahead, anticipating my needs, conducting our rehearsal (we didn't know what the hell we were doing!!), picking up breakfast for us on the big day, wrangling folks for photos, collaborating with the photographer, making our yummy but somewhat boring looking cake POP with flowers and handmade bird toppers, video-ing all the toasts... I mean seriously, what can't she do?! She even helped me sneak a nerf bullet into my bestie-of-honor's bouquet so that I could surprise the groom with a silly inside joke during our vows when I handed him a flower with the nerf bullet tied to the stem... GOT HIM!!! Everyone in our families and close friend group admired LaTasha's hard work and cheerful can-do attitude. She fit right into the energy of our big day. She thinks of EVERYTHING. I absolutely loved working with her, and the amount of stress she saved me was just so impactful- my main goal for the weekend was to direct all our guests' well-meaning logistical questions to her, so that I didn't have to think or make decisions- I could just divorce my phone for the day and be present. It was one hell of a weekend. It would not have been as breezy and fun without LaTasha there to guide things.

LaTasha was my mom's wedding coordinator for her wedding - I was the matron of honor…read more LaTasha was seriously AMAZING!! She was incredibly organized, advocated for my mom to make sure all her needs and preferences were met, coordinated things with vendors. She made sure my mom did not have to lift a FINGER on her wedding day! She was with us for the rehearsal on Saturday directing to make sure everyone knew what was happening and from early morning on the wedding day until the last light was out at the venue in the evening. LaTasha helped with and ran everything from set-up to tear down, she kept detailed lists of every single thing we had for decor and who it belonged to and where it needed to end up. She is also one of the nicest people EVER while also being a hard-ass and making sure stuff gets DONE - coordinating with other vendors and also bridal party all while letting the bride enjoy her day (which is, seriously, exactly what you need in a wedding coordinator) I do not know how we would have gotten through the rehearsal and wedding day without her, not to mention all the times she talked my mom down about stressors and issues leading up to her wedding! LaTasha is an absolutely phenomenal wedding coordinator and absolutely everybody should hire her!! You don't even know it, but you need her running your special day!

We went to the Longview Mansion tonight (12/12/24) for Sip and Shop. It was a wonderful experience…read morewhere they open up this historic home. Visitation and fellowship during the holiday season. There were many people from all over town and our little area here in New Longview. My wife and I live is Kessler Ridge, so we drove less than five minutes to get to the mansion. We have been on the grounds many times before, but this was the first time we were able to visit the interior of the house. It is impressive and fun. There were lots of little pop-up shops set up inside the mansion, all on the main floor and then in a tent that extended from a sunporch on the back of the house. That was by far the biggest area to shop. The rest of the little pop-up areas were small and cozy inside the house. The staff was lovely and serving drinks, wine and food. We only had one glass of wine so we could drive home safely. We loved walking around the house, which everyone who attended was allowed to do with no drama and no supervision. Everyone I saw was super respectful of the property. Everyone we encountered was kind. It was a lovely evening. I hope they do it again next year so we can go.

The historic Longview mansion is beautiful! I have been here for several private functions, from…read morequinceanera's to Mother's Day luncheon, mystery dinners too elementary school fun runs! Longview mansion is steeped in local history and has many options for entertaining spaces. The grounds are also beautiful!

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I can only speak to our experience at a birthday party as I haven't used any other services. The…read morelocation was hard to find and is at the back of the building/parking lot but that isn't necessarily their fault. However, my daughters outfit was disgusting after the party. She was so dirty it was like they've never cleaned their mats and floors. Especially with it being a competitive, shoeless floor you'd think they'd have more pride in the appearance and cleanliness. There was duct tape holding a ton of stuff together and that creates a general safety hazard because it can bust or grip where someone isn't expecting it to. Just not that great of a place. Maybe the price was worth it?

My daughter has been taking lessons with Chad for almost 3 years and she has grown so much in her…read moretumbling skills, her confidence, and more importantly her love for tumbling. We have been so happy with Flipzone and highly recommend it!

If you are planning a wedding, read this FIRST!…read more I am a high functioning OCD type of person, and when we decided to get married with only 2 and a 1/2 months notice I went into overdrive planning. We identified a location and starting tasking friends and contacting vendors within a week, but I quickly started to get overwhelmed with the amount of effort. I was trying to juggling working full time, traveling for work and planning a wedding with next to no notice when my best friend begged me to find a day-of wedding coordinator. I turned to trusty Yelp to help me out and was sad to see the lack of reviews for wedding vendors. However, I did find one review for Buffee Ann and saw I could contact her for a quote. She quickly replied and when I decided not to move forward was sweet in her response to my poor life choices. Only a few days later I changed my mind and she encouraged me to skype with her before making another bad decision. I am so glad I did! From the start Buffee was energetic and encouraging while also allowing my strong personality to dictate as much as I could of the planning process. I have to say at the end of the day, hiring Buffee to help me out was the BEST IDEA EVER! If you're planning a wedding, get help from the very start. Buffee offered suggestions for vendors after we ran into challenges with a few of ours, and we realized she would have been a savior if we had used her from day 1. She worked with our bartending service to help resolve a difficult issue and found me someone to help with my hair (which received numerous compliments). Buffee even offered to add some much needed make-up to my very ungirly self. To say she was a fairy godmother would be an understatement. If you're looking for help with planning anything, go no further. Buffee Ann will take care of you, be your cheerleader, and provide excellent suggestions for local vendors.

Our experience was amazing! Both me and my wife were so overwhelmed by the idea of trying to plan a…read morewedding. We looked into finding someone to help us but even that alone is pretty daunting. But finding Buffee and Magical Moments was a huge stroke of luck. She helped us figure out exactly what we want. It was the perfect mix of making sure we got the wedding that we specifically wanted but she also knew when we were unsure about something and she always pushed us in the right direction. We both really cannot say enough good things about Buffee. She made our wedding, something both of us always dreamed of but figured we could never have, the most amazing day of our lives. We're an LGBT couple and especially living in the midwest you never really know how people are going to be or if they'll even want to help you, but Buffee and Magical Moments made our wedding seem so important to them and made sure we found the vendors who would best serve our needs. If anyone ever asks me for advice on wedding planning I'm sending them to Magical Moments immediately.