I am genuinely disappointed to write this review and cannot recommend Ren Newey or 36th Street…read moreEvents. Our kids hired this planner, and from the very beginning there were warning signs-but the scope of the issues that unfolded went far beyond anything we could have anticipated. From not remembering meeting the groom after a one-hour introductory call, to ongoing disorganization, to inconsistent and frequently changing pricing, the experience was stressful throughout. We were quoted inflated costs for items such as generators-significantly higher than what we were able to negotiate ourselves-and were directed to vendors whose pricing was nearly ten times higher than identical products available on Etsy. Despite being repeatedly reassured that all details were handled, several critical failures occurred on the wedding day. The string quartet never arrived because 36th Street Events sent their information to an outdated email address. Instead of notifying the bride, groom, or any parents about the mistake, recorded music was played without explanation. Requested site visits never happened, staffing was not confirmed, and as a result dinner was delayed by 60-90 minutes, guests had no water available, and the wrong song was played for the father-daughter dance. These operational missteps were extremely disappointing. However, the most troubling aspect was the unprofessional and at times blatantly rude behavior displayed by Ren toward parents, guests, and even the priest officiating the ceremony. Multiple guests approached us asking why the wedding coordinator was so dismissive and why, as family members scrambled to help guests during a sudden rain, she stood by and watched. Prior to the bride and groom entering the reception, Ren told the groom he should button his jacket so he "didn't look fat." All of the above are just a few examples of the disappointment. For an event as meaningful as a wedding, professionalism, organization, and care matter enormously--and sadly, these were consistently lacking. After our bad experience, I did see another similar review for Ren on this platform.

Ren and her team came highly recommended from our event space coordinator. The location of the…read morewedding has 3 event locations and rooms that are booked months in advance and highly sought after in the area. Suffice it so say, they have many reasons to highly recommend Ren and her team. As a mother of the bride, Ren and her team were there for every part of the planning. There was not one ball dropped in the process and in fact the handling of the unusual weather which forced the ceremony and reception into one space was probably the most professional job I have ever experienced during a large event. This was a large wedding that required last minute drapery, which Ren snagged from the best team in the area. The hall was transformed into an intimate, cozy ceremony and was truly spectacular. The tear down from the ceremony and set up for the reception was flawless and did not affect the timing of the entire night. There literally were no hiccups! We trusted Ren and her team from the beginning and that allowed for us to just be calm and confident that this major last minute change would be superbly executed. My favorite part of the experience with Ren was experiencing her heart for my daughter's vision and her attentiveness to her needs and wants with assurances that the day would be spectacular, despite weather complications. Her recommendations from the band, busing, big and small details during the ceremony, happy hour ambience in a tent requiring last minute forced air in rainy weather, and reception ideas and design were truly amazing. 36th Street Events will be my first pick for any future event.

I absolutely loved working with Emily and Gypsy on my wedding! Emily's creativity, taste, eye for…read moredesign and wonderful ideas were perfect for what I was hoping for with my wedding. Emily is so kind, encouraging and joyful - she was so fun to work with. I had admired Emily and Gypsy's talents for years and I couldn't have been more thrilled that she was available to work with me on our wedding. The flowers were perfect! They were ideal for our venue, time of year and set the exact tone and feel that I wanted. The flowers were totally magical and I felt so confident putting all of it in Emily and her team's hands!

Emily and her team of designers were so amazing to work with. My flowers were everything I dreamed…read moreof and more. I gave them some guidelines but really trusted their artistic talent and vision. The results were STUNNING, modern, and whimsical at the same time. I couldn't have been happier! They worked with me to accommodate my budget and still create florals that brought my vision to life. They made it so easy for me, taking care of set up and breakdown after.

This is pertaining to their catering services for a private event…read more The food here is top notch. We were so excited to book them for our event. Their options for cuisine is all delicious and very creative compared to some of the other caterers in town. Highly recommend the pork belly bites, and Kailua pork wraps. The steak and braised short ribs are top notch entrees as well. For sides we enjoyed the wasabi mashed potatoes and carrots a lot. Recommend considering for catering services!

Nice open venue which is owned by The Peached Tortilla. We came here for our wedding tasting and it…read moreis a nice building with plenty of space and seating. If The Peached Tortilla is your wedding caterer you can rent the Social House at a discount for you wedding rehearsal dinner.

Janet and her team did an amazing job setting up a beautiful picnic for my daughter's 15th…read morebirthday. I must have asked her 10,000 questions, all of which she responded to quickly and professionally. As an anxious former event planner myself, Janet's attention to detail and eye for design was exactly what I needed to be able to actually relax and enjoy our party without making myself crazy. The girls had the best time and took the cutest photos. I cannot recommend XOXO Picnics enough!

I booked XOXO Picnics to celebrate my birthday and the set up was stunning. The entire process was…read moreeasy and convenient. The owner was so sweet she even gave me a birthday gift. My friends and I had such a great time. Everything was so beautiful and I especially loved the cupcake wheel it's a must add on. I would definitely recommend them and will be booking again.

Full-Time Employed Bride - Seeks BZ Events…read more Ladies listen. We think we all have it under control when it comes to our weddings. I understand this is the day we dream about our entire lives - But trying to plan a beautiful wedding on your own is insane. I have a full-time job and you will quickly realize that trying to plan a wedding while working full time is nearly impossible. So I consider myself so lucky to get passed along to Becky and her amazing team at BZ Events. She saved me from many a headache and stress. Here's why.... BZ Saves You Time: Here is an example. Instead of trying to search for a wedding photographer on my own, she recommended 3 to me bases on my style and budget. Of course she had a favorite in mind and at the end of the day, I ended up choosing that photographer. But I could have spent a lot of time away from my job meeting with photographers and other vendors, but since Becky knew my style and budget, she was able to point me in the right direction. BZ Saves You Money: The budget for the wedding WILL be the most stressful thing you deal with. But Becky and her team keep you on track. They plan the budget out from the beginning so there are no extra surprises in the end. And her expertise on what vendors are good and who you can trust will save you money. I mean, who wants to use a vendor with holes in their tents? Becky knows who to trust and capabilities on some great vendors in the Austin area. Whether it's flowers, lighting or that little extra touch, she will help you get the wedding of your dreams. BZ Keeps You Calm: It's the most important day of your life thus far. And you will be stressed out. But somehow, every meeting with Becky seemed to make me feel at ease and on the wedding day, all I did was sit back and enjoy my special day, without having to worry about anything. In the end I'm not sure I would have been able to keep my job, or my sanity, without BZ Events. Becky and her team truly made our day very special and we owe them a HUGE thank you for making it a day we will never forget!

We are in the process of planning our wedding (in 2 1/2 weeks) and have been working with Becky…read moreBrock. I'll be writing a much longer review later about how great she's been, how she took the time to really understand our vision and get to know us, and how we couldn't have planned an Austin wedding from California without her. In the meantime though, I wanted to get the word out - you need Becky Brock to help you plan your wedding! She knows everything and everyone in Austin, and she really makes "crunch time" in the last few weeks a lot less stressful than it would be otherwise! We love you Becky and couldn't do this without you! Can't wait for the big day!

We were unfortunately not overly thrilled with the services provided. Rachel is a really nice lady,…read morebut it seemed like she had other stuff on her plate maybe and couldn't give our event her full attention. We hired her 3 weeks before our wedding (her services are actually for 4 weeks), but we still paid full price because we were just thankful to find someone at such short notice. She gave us a schedule of the wedding day to fill out and some questions about vendors. After I filled it out, I didn't hear back from her for almost a week. There were some questions on the form that were just never answered, like what time the venue wanted us out by - so I never knew until it was time for us to leave the night of the wedding. I ended up having to go between Rachel and the venue on a few things, when she should've met with them and discussed things a little better. Granted, we hired her 3 weeks out, so that only left her with so much time. We found out a few days before the wedding that she wouldn't be able to make it to the rehearsal (which was on a Friday afternoon), so my father had to make sure everything was running smoothly and then we had to explain to her how it would all work minutes before I walked down the aisle. That was so stressful and I really wish she had been there for the rehearsal. Had I known that, we would've hired someone else. When it was time for our first dance, I had to ask her to start the music and we were just standing there awkwardly waiting, when it was on the schedule that I had filled out beforehand. There was also a problem with the venue's sound system, which some of my wedding guests had to try to fix. I know that wasn't her fault, but my wedding guests knew there was a problem before she knew there was a problem, which isn't right. I also had a few bridesmaids point out (after the wedding) that she was sitting looking at her phone for a long portion of the night. I was enjoying my party, so I can't personally attest to that. I only saw that a couple times. I hired someone to help out so my family and I didn't have to worry as much on the day of the wedding. Maybe my expectations of Rachel's services were off, but the service did not seem to be performed to the best of her abilities. I really hesitated and went back and forth about writing this review. I do not like to speak negatively of people, nor do I want to negatively affect her business, however we were just very unhappy with the service and wish things would have been done differently. :(

We hired Eventology to plan my daughter's 1st birthday and Rachel was fantastic!! She has such…read moregreat style and pays great attention to detail! Rachel was professional and always responsive to my calls and texts. She was on top of everything and the party went so well!! We got so many compliments about how great this birthday party was and everyone had a blast!! Thank you Eventology!! We can't wait to use your services again!!

Our Home Owners Association held it's first neghborhood movie in the park last night with Fun…read moreFlicks, and it was great. I had not seen an inflatable screen before and did not know what to expect, but their 28 foot screen exceeded my expectations. Video was crisp and bright, and the sound was awesome. Darrell and Mitchell really took care of us during the reservation process, and ensured we had everything we needed to hold a successful community movie for our neighborhood, even the things that we never thought of ourselves. I can say for sure that I would recommend Fun Flicks and we are already planning an end of summer movie night with them as well.

Great employees, friendly service techs that set up and can assist your party. They try to make…read morethings right if something happens to be less than par.