I recently visited this establishment to inquire about renting some items for my sons upcoming…read morebirthday party. They have a large selection of any party or wedding rentals you might need. Their prices are also very fair as well. I definitely recommend this place.

Great items at good prices. Midlothian location is perfect. Staff professional. Online system is…read morenot effective - it was down

Price was very affordable, we order this for a birthday party and kids really enjoyed it. He had to…read moreset up something in the area so he called ahead and asked if it's OK to set us up a couple of hours early with no extra charges. They call the day before to coordinate time and location as to where I want the bounce house placed. Very professional, he came in and took everything down himself after party was over. I overall enjoyed the experience, I went in myself And had a blast!! Definitely will do it again with any event.

We used Moon Rock Inflatables for a neighborhood event and everything went very well. He set up and…read moretook down on time and even allowed my 9 year old help clean and test it out before he left, which made him feel like a big shot. It was a huge hit for our function and I will use them for every event in the future. Highly recommend!

Small venue but also had inside and outside locations. 50 people can we see the Cubs win indoorsread more

I needed letter balloons special ordered for a baby shower I was throwing out of state. Balloons &…read moreThings personally drove to the UPS facility when she found out they would not arrive in time before my flight left. Customer service is amazing!!!!! Also, pricing was cheaper than using party city. I will use Balloons & Things for all future parties!

Lauren is phenomenal! She is thoughtful, organized, creative, and so talented. We could not have…read morehad the wedding we dreamed of without her. She took a standard brewery and helped us dress it up in a way that was unrecognizable to the brewery owner and staff without busting our budget. She's a jack of all trades- she can arrange flowers in such a beautiful way. And, she's an amazing baker! We hired Lauren before COVID and she easily adapted our vision once COVID caused our plans to change. As a very type A person and bride, I felt at ease knowing Lauren was taking care of everything as our day of coordinator. Thanks Lauren!

Lauren is a dream wedding planner! From start to finish our experience with Lauren truly made our…read morewedding day truly special and truly us. From the start Lauren blew me away. The very first question she asked me before the big day was, "What are you worried about?" I cannot tell you how important this was and what a difference it made. By going through everything that was important to me, Lauren was able to take the lead and guarantee that I would not have any worries and the day would be stress-free. I really did not need to lift a finger on my wedding day! Lauren has vision, Lauren has passion, and Lauren works so hard so you don't have to. Lauren had everything handled from the showing us where to order affordable candles, making table arrangements, designing place cards, gorgeous programs, and even the delicious heavenly cake. She even made a surprise grooms cake for my husband for our rehearsal dinner! After our wedding my husband and I just rode off into the sunset and she handled it all! Her attention to detailed is unparalleled and she goes above and beyond. If you are like me and have an idea of what you want but are unsure where to begin- hire Whisked Away Weddings & Events!

Decent pricing and great service with delivery and pickup. Timely and responsive to my requests.read more

My Company gave a Family and Friends Carnival/Petting Zoo and we used Birdies for all of our…read moreCarnival needs. We rented the Cotton Candy Machine, Snow Cone Machine, Hot Dog Warmer, The Popcorn Machine, the Generator and some Games. The ordering of the items were easy, the staff was punctual, effiecient, showed us how everything worked, and were very pleasant. Because of Birdies our event was a Success and we look forwarding to using their services again next year. Althea Graves Community Residences

Vendor Review: First Class Balloons…read more http://www.firstclassballoons.com Not necessarily wedding but party related if you are looking for any ballon decor, stay far away!! I decided to do something really big and special for my sons first birthday party. I emailed First Class Balloons on to request a quote for a 8 x 8 balloon arch & 2 columns that would be useful for a minimum of 4hrs outdoors. I did my research and even reached out to other companies who advised their work was not guaranteed for outdoor conditions. First class advised they could do it, provided pricing, and I completed payment over the phone. I confirmed twice via email that this was for a 4 hr outdoor event. On the event date during the set up the gentleman who put everything together left without advising that the work was even completed. Within 10 minutes of his departure the entire bottom sections of the arch were popped and that's when I noticed that this arch that was intended for outdoor use had no structure. It was a string held down by 2 cardboard boxes with bricks inside. I immediately called and text the only number I had available for First Class Balloons SEVERAL times. No answer, no return call. I worked with them previously, and I know they answer calls on the weekends and have access to the business line. I was ignored. The balloons were the decor for the party. It was the statement piece. I spent $440 on ballon decor that was on the ground before my guest even arrived. (One of the selling points was that they will be set up and out of the way an hr ahead of time so in all it was about an hr before the arch was on the ground) I hired a ballon company to be the expert on balloons. You can purchase a ballon column kit from Amazon for $20 and it would have provided structure so that with every wind the pieces were not hitting the ground and popping more. It's obvious these pieces were made for indoor use as it only relied on the helium to keep it standing. A basic google search lets you know helium balloons and heat don't mesh well and it was 90+ degrees and as we all know it was HOT on Sunday. At the end of the day I did not get what I paid for. I sent a lengthy email detailing how upset i was with the quality and all I was told was they events for Capital One and other big name companies and have no problem. I told them I was an event planner on the side and i was asked "why didn't you do The balloons yourself?" Rude, unprofessional, and unworthy of a dime. I'm waiting on a call back from the owner now. I requested 1/2 of my money back but at this point I think i'm entitled to it all.

I live in Maryland but had a friend in the hospital in Richmond. He thought he was getting out but…read morethey decided to keep him so I needed a gift last minute late on a Sunday morning. I called First Class Balloons, spoke to a very nice gentleman, who was very knowledgeable of the hospital's location & policies. After placing my order, my friend had a great bouquet in his room in less than an hour. I was very pleased with my experience!

My eggplant sandwich was so me of the best sandwiches I have ever had!! Double yum!!!!read more

I met Joe DeFazio at his stand at the South of the James market, and boy can he talk a good game…read more He's from the north-east, moved to Richmond in the early 80s, and has been cooking italian food down here ever since. I think he used to have an actual restaurant, but now he just focuses on catering- corporate events, weddings, etc. He was at the market making sandwiches (which looked awesome, he was sneaking me pieces of proscuitto and arugula while he was making the sandwiches, and it was delicious!) and he had a few risotto balls and scotch bonnets ... I had never had a scotch bonnet so I tried it- turns out its a giant ball of sausage with a whole egg inside it! The sausage was really flavorful (homemade from what I could tell), though the egg was hardboiled inside and I like'um soft-boiled (although I am sure they are supposed to be hard-boiled) since they are sitting inside a sausage ball... but overall very tasty. So, would I talk to Mr. DeFazio if I had an event I needed catered? Yup. Will I visit his stand next time I am at the farmers market? Oh absolutely. I'll be the small woman ordering half a dozen sandwiches to bring home...

Lee and his team at AVP are some of the best in the business with whom we've dealt. Experienced,…read morecourteous, attentive, and professional on every front in working on the VAIS Leading Learning Conference! Cannot say enough thank yous to AVP for their great work on our event.