I contacted Mawusi Events to help decorate and assist my wedding at the Science Museum of Virginia…read more Dzigbodi was very responsive to my ideas. I appreciated the mockups that she sent beforehand so that I could get an idea of her vision. She was very professional working with the other vendors. Her flower arrangements were absolutely beautiful and I'm still receiving compliments on the designs of the flowers, table settings and my bouquet. Through Mawusi Events we rented a beautiful floral arch and arrangements for the ceremony. The Wedding party included a bouquet, corsages, and boutonnières that matched our wedding colors. We also rented drapery and candles for the ceremony. For the reception Dzigbodi created beautiful centerpieces, table settings and sweetheart table and a table for the cake. Dzigbodi and staff worked diligently all night and I barely saw them take a pause! They truly went above and beyond to help make sure that we had a beautiful wedding.

Demetrice and her team at I Do Dreams was the best investment we made for our wedding. Full stop…read more People probably say that about all of their day-of-coordinators, but Demetrice's impact on our wedding feels head and shoulders above them. Her dedication, never-give-up attitude, and enthusiasm literally got us through some days during our preparation and on the actual day. Demetrice is peerless. A brief example of her tenacity: when my wife and I were confronted with the possibility of colder, wet weather on the day of (which mercifully did not occur), Demetrice was already neck deep into her problem-solving mode. Outdoor heaters? Camping/tent heaters? Hand warmers? Extra umbrellas? Maybe an extra tent? Move it inside? How do these decisions affect vendors and guests? She helped us look at these options and more, then calmly helped us understand the pros and cons. This example is one of thousands of small ways that Demetrice made the actual day the best wedding I've ever been to - and it happened to be my own wedding! A final note: a couple of our friends are getting married in the next 6 months, and you'd better believe I've spoken to each of them about hiring I Do Dreams. If you're in the market for a coordinator, Demetrice's team at I Do Dreams is for you.

Demetrice was amazing! We hired Demetrice for day-of-coordination of our wedding and she…read moreconsistently checked in with my husband and I throughout the month leading up to the wedding. She always made herself available to us for questions and we valued her expertise and on-the-fly problem solving, especially as inclement weather threatened to derail our plans. She was incredibly professional and had a take-charge attitude - even directing our rehearsal in the pouring rain. Our wedding ran so smoothly and I didn't have to do a thing - hire this woman!

We rented a tent for my daughters surprise engagement. This was the third time we've used Party…read morePerfect. They are so easy to work with and the set up was a breeze and happened quickly and smoothly. They come check for utilities first and do set up and tear down without any issues. Angela is wonderful to work with and everything was handled online, efficiently and super organized. I will use Party Perfect again!!!

We had a great experience with Party Perfect! I had a small order for a backyard party and wasn't…read moresure I needed a rental company for extra tables and chairs, but their process was super easy and their prices were reasonable. I found what I needed online on their website and everyone I interacted with was professional and helpful from start to finish. I'll definitely work with them again for future events!

I can't believe I am the first to review these wonderful company. I must say that I did not want…read moreto have a hand in the wedding planning process, but since my wife and I were the ones funding our day, I had to keep a close ear to ensure we were appropriately budgeting. Rubies and Pearls eased this process for me, and I'm sure for my wife. Patient! Something unheard of probably for bride's and probably a mainstay for wedding planning companies. We gave them our budget, they listened and they planned. I mean literally they did everything that made our wedding day unique. Save the dates, Invitations, Menus, Signs, Custom Painted Vases, Table Numbers, Programs, so much including the planning. It was a one stop shop, and we got EVERYTHING we wanted with extras, for 1/3 of the price of the normal Washington, DC wedding planner.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Lindsay Kennedy and LK Events. From our first phone…read morecall with Lindsay I knew she would be the perfect mix of calm, reassuring, knowledgeable and incredibly detail-oriented. We hired Lindsay to be our month-of coordinator, but in the year leading up to the wedding Lindsay went above and beyond. Discussing details of the wedding with her was like talking to a close friend. We never felt like we were just a number or just "the October 1st wedding." She was so approachable, friendly and upbeat but her guidance showed a deep knowledge and shrewd understanding of all the inner workings of the wedding industry. She never let us get confused or led astray by other vendors because she instantly understood our personalities and our vision and put our minds at ease with every conversation. All of her preparations in the months leading up to the wedding allowed her to know our wedding like it was her own so that by the time we got to the big day I completely handed over all control and decisions to her and didn't have to worry or second guess anything. We had no hesitation trusting her to flawlessly execute every detail of the wedding - and she did! I am sure she answered a million last minute questions from vendors and guests and made quick decisions on things I would have never contemplated, but I never saw or heard it (and for that I am eternally grateful). Problems that could have derailed the day became insignificant hiccups - not only because of her quick thinking and creative problem solving, but also because she was calm, composed and smiling while she fixed the issues. You cannot help but feel relaxed and taken care of when Lindsay is in charge. She allowed us to keep our anxiety levels at a minimum and enjoy our day - something that is invaluable to any bride and groom. Lindsay is unstoppable. Torrential rain, mountains of DIY decorations to transport, last minute changes and even the birth of her child couldn't slow Lindsay down. Lindsay was on maternity leave just a few weeks before our wedding but she never missed a beat. She made sure we had coverage from her business partner Windy (who was also wonderful to work with) but we didn't even need it! She had everything so well-planned in advance of her short absence and she jumped back in so seamlessly afterwards that it was as if she never left. I was lucky enough to have a team of fantastic wedding vendors, but Lindsay was by far the best of the best. If you are debating whether or not to hire a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, stop questioning it and talk to Lindsay at LK Events and Designs. You will not regret it!

Lindsay Kennedy is the best wedding planner on this planet! From our first planning meeting for my…read moredaughter Emily's wedding to follow-ups after the wedding, she was our rock. Personable, professional, dependable, calm, responsive, knowledgeable, with an ability to handle any bump in the road, she understood my daughter's vision and made it happen. Her adept skills resulted in an absolutely fabulous wedding where the bride, groom, parents, siblings, attendants, and guests were completely at ease to enjoy the celebration, from rehearsal to after-party. Emily described her wedding as perfect...the best day of her life; and her hubby Peter described it as magical...a magnificent Bon Voyage for the journey of their lives; for me, it was "a dream come true." Thank you, Lindsay! Kathy Lowe, MOB

I recently met Chef Ausar AriAnkh at an event hosted by the Valentine Museum. The hor d'oeuvres…read morewere amazing and makes my mouth water just thinking about them. His staff, with their beautiful smiles, pleasant conversation, perfectly pressed uniforms, and professional demeaner, were impressive as well. I had planned to use another caterer for my daughter's 35th birthday party this coming April, but today I left a message with Chef Ausar to see if Kitchen Magician Catering can do the party instead. I hope they have the date still open, but I know I'll have other events I will ask for Chef Ausar's majic. One item I know I'm going to ask for is the mac & cheese balls I read about in one of his reviews. That's my daughter's favorite!

I scheduled a company event here last night and it was fabulous. The Chef was so easy to work with…read moreand designed a special menu for us. The food was fabulous, the jerk chicken kabobs and Mac and Cheese balls were highlights. Beautifully presented and everyone gave rave reviews. The location (an old firehouse) was very clean and fun. The staff including the bartender were very professional, friendly and at the top of their game!. I highly recommend this facility for a date, family dinner or company event such we had. Thank you Chef Ausar for a wonderful event.

As a detail-oriented person, I wanted someone to come in the last three months and serve as a day…read moreof director. Nicole was absolutely the best person for the job. First, during my initial calls trying to find the right planner, Nicole was a wealth of information. Before we even agreed to work together she was sharing tips about our venue, giving ideas and providing feedback on our concerns. I was absolutely sold. Nicole has a robust planning site and tools to keep you on track. I was never concerned on forgetting something and she has helpful resources for every stage. The day of, was not exactly how I planned per the weather, but I trusted Nicole whole heartedly to make recommendations and execute. She did wonderful! My parents and I were thrilled to feel Nicole take on the pressure of getting things done and staying on time.

I live in NC and needed flowers sent to my stepdaughter as soon as possible for a last minute…read morematter. Tommy was recommended to me by flower designer VC's Flowers on Grove Ave., and he was wonderful to work with. He was kind, understanding, and able to meet our needs. His flower arrangement was beyond my expectations and exactly what was needed (he texted me a picture before he delivered them). By noontime my stepdaughter contacted us to thank us for the beautiful flower arrangement she received - thanks to Tommy. It was a pleasure to work with him, and and I will use him again in the future as well as recommend him to family and friends in the Richmond area.

I own Salon 33, and we were sent the most beautiful arrangement from one of our amazing clients for…read morethe opening of our new location. I have to say, it was the most stunning floral arrangement we have ever seen. We'll be calling shortly to see if we can get a weekly display!!