This was the perfect venue for my wedding! Upon visiting the first time, I was in awe of the…read morebeautiful chandelier above the dance floor and the tall mirrors that brought such elegance to the room. It was elegant, yet not over the top. I also loved that they had a spacious patio, with beautifully strung lights that set a romantic mood. (The patio was also a perfect place for the younger kids to run around and get some energy out while the adults finished dinner.) But the beauty of the venue is not the only reason this venue was perfect. The staff here could not have been easier to work with and they really brought my wedding day vision to life. Marc and Janice are both pros at what they do and they made every request I had possible. Marc met with us multiple times to comb through the details and answer any questions or requests we had. And I felt incredibly comfortable and at ease when the wedding day did finally arrive. And for those who believe food is key to a great party: We knew we did not want crappy hotel food for our reception, so we stuck to visiting venues that had great reviews about their food - And the Garden on Millbrook was one of those places. We decided on the 3 entrée buffet which was made up of chicken florentine, brisket, and their signature shrimp and gouda grits. Along with the entrees, we had potatoes au gratin, steamed vegetables, rolls, a salad bar and coffee bar. Everyone raved about how good the food was! I know there is also the stereotype that the bride and groom never get to eat during their own wedding, but the staff here really takes good care of you and serves you separately to make sure that you get to eat. No hungry bride and grooms here! I could not be happier about the way our day turned out!

I love Marc! We opted for a different venue but we're using The Garden on Millbrook's off-site…read morecatering, which we decided based just on meeting Marc. We hadn't even tasted the food at that point. Now that we have actually tasted the food, we're even more excited to be working with him. Everything was so delicious! Our photographer asked what other vendors we're using, and when I told her Marc's our caterer she said she loves him too! It's really nice to know our vendors enjoy working together, I think that shows a lot about their professionalism and quality of service. Our wedding isn't until August so I can't speak to the actual event yet, but Marc has already put in so much work and been so helpful I really wanted to give a review already! He responds so quickly to emails, it's like somehow his answer is already in my inbox as I'm hitting send. It's magic! He has offered really helpful support anytime I have questions about the menu and so many other things not at all related to the meal...scheduling, referrals, anything we ask, he's on it! It's very, very clear from his responses he truly knows what he's doing and yet he's incredibly tactful when offering suggestions. Anything he says is with a tone of leaving it totally up to us, just offering the benefit of his experience, which is exactly what I was hoping for. I'm really glad we booked with him and can't wait to enjoy his services on our big day!

Beth and Bud are very personable and were a pleasure to converse with. Enjoyed staying at their…read morehome and exploring the beautiful property. Definitely a change in scenery from our dry Colorado climate. The rooms are quaint and cozy and have a unique story for each of them as they are dedicated to a family member. Definitely would recommend especially for the same price as a La Quinta, Holiday Inn, etc.

Please beware of this business. We had our wedding reception here over 6 years ago and I am still…read moreupset regarding how I felt we were misled. My new hubby and I also stayed overnight. Weeks in advance, we asked the owner, "How long can we have the reception?" to which she responded we could have it as long as we wanted because it's the "saddest thing in the world" to cut someone's wedding reception short. Well surprise, at 9pm the night of the reception, while dancing outdoors, the owner informed my mother that we had to turn off the music due to an Apex noise ordinance. We later found out from Apex police there is no such ordinance (my dad called). Also, this inn is on a huge piece of land, and the music was not that loud. When we asked to move the dancing inside the inn, the owner told an elaborate story of how a honeymooning couple had been dropped off, checked in, and they immediately went upstairs to their room. Of course this sounded fishy; why would a honeymooning couple be dropped off at an inn in the middle of nowhere while a wedding reception was going on? We found out later there was no such couple, but the owner planned ahead with her story and had even put a "do not disturb" sign on the "couple's" door. We should've been told upfront, when we initially asked, that we could have the reception until 9pm instead of being manipulated by such unethical tactics. We could've planned things better. It still doesn't make sense to us. If the innkeeper wanted to go home for the night, aren't there nicer ways to plan this ahead instead of not being truthful about multiple things? It was embarrassing to skip over many planned songs and suddenly announce that we had to play our last song. Our guests (and we) were shortchanged. They traveled from across the country to be with us, and our time with them was awkwardly cut short. I want to warn future brides to get every detail regarding your wedding planning in writing so things like this don't happen to you; we were too trusting. Also, some food served at dinner was tasteless and unacceptable. Six years later I still remember that dry beef. Future brides, you would be wise to take your business elsewhere!! Sure, the suite we stayed in was comfortable, but how can we recommend a place run in such a manner?

I recently had the opportunity to attend a meeting at The Carolina Club. parking was easy, and…read moreclearly explained to me- park on the third story of the Rams Head deck, then follow the signs. The person who welcomed us at the entrance was helpful and we immediately found our clearly labeled room. The tables had been set beautifully for lunch and we were served our buffet right on time. We had amazingly delicious salmon and fried chicken (maybe pecan-encrusted?). The sides of salad, asparagus, roasted potatoes, and creamy tomato bisque were also all amazing. The desserts were also tasty- mini key lime pies and caramel pretzel brownies! The staff were so attentive with iced tea, water refills, and coffee. I was really impressed with the service. Besides that, everything went so smoothly! The speakers used the microphones and projectors without a hitch. I highly recommend this space for meetings and food!

As a student I enrolled in their Tar Heel Advantage program basically is a buffet all you can eat…read morebut chef style from Tue to Fri. Great place great food (occasionally too salty). Also tried their dinner, with limited menu, the chef does nail the food --- judging from the steak I had, not surpassing the best steakhouse in triangle but definitely in top tier. Bit expensive but for those occasions, you should consider it.

Amazing experience for little girls. I love it! Would highly…read morerecommend this venue in addition to the mobile option to any mom seeking an organized/professional business to host their child party.

We've been thinking of having a birthday party for my daughter here for years. Her 10th seemed like…read morethe right one. The party was absolutely fantastic. I cannot say enough nice things about the owner and staff, they were simply amazing. I'm pretty sure I had just as good of a time as the kids did. The space is perfect and the team at Glitz and Gloss go out of their way to make your event perfect. No detail is overlooked. From the decorations, to the cupcakes, to the flow of the party, everything was simply perfect. I cannot recommend Glitz and Gloss enough. Such an amazing party for my daughter that she will remember forever.

Bliss was our wedding coordinator for our wedding on 10/26/19. She was nothing short of amazing. My…read moreonly regret is that we did not start working with her sooner! She was amazingly responsive and always had a solution to any issues that arose. She was honest and forthcoming about all of the choices we made and what she recommended. She helped us through an unfortunate venue space change 3 months before our wedding; working to get us a refund from our first venue and working closely with our new venue to ensure we had what we needed to keep our wedding on track. She was even the person to flag to us that we needed to change our first venue; the best decision we made leading up to our wedding and we are forever grateful that she cared enough about us and our wedding day to help us make that tough decision. She kept a long check list for us to work through so we felt more in control and less overwhelmed with all there was to do before a wedding; and she was always available for questions with immediate options so you never felt lost. The day of the wedding, everything went seamlessly. She ensured everything including our custom alter and quick venue flip from ceremony to reception was flawless. She organized and coordinated with all of our vendors to ensure they had all questions answered and needs met to be successful. She and her assistant were on top of everything at the reception from what time we needed speeches to start to where gifts needed to go (we didn't ask for any so had no place for them) to managing the flip to how much we were spending on our bar tab. We had several relatives come up to us and say "I am not sure how much you paid for Bliss to be here but she was worth every penny" and "Your coordinator is amazing". We could not agree more. Bliss even went above and beyond to organize taking our decor to a storage unit we had booked nearby since we left for our honeymoon the next morning. This made our wedding even more stress free as we did not have to worry about what to do with everything that night. She was amazing every step of the way and we always felt taken care of. The day of was completely stress free and we did not have to worry about anything. She truly made our day perfect. We would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a seamless wedding.

Carly Abernathy is your go to Wedding and Event planner at laFete. She is organized, knowledgeable…read moreand professional. She has great ideas and suggestions and will keep you on budget, but will be honest about realistic costs as it relates to your dream event! Since writing this review Carly has started her wedding and event company carly marie events. Check her out on social media or her website.

Burly Bartender served drinks at my wedding and they were fantastic! They were very budget friendly…read moreand easy to work with. Honestly they have the best prices per person I've seen! We did not serve alcohol at our wedding so they served tea, lemonade, and soda. We got to choose as many soda options as we wanted to make sure there was a drink choice for every guest. I could not recommend Burly Bartender enough!

Burly Bartender was used for drinks at my wedding. They were FANTASTIC. The drinks were served so…read morefast, super easy to talk with an adjust, and allowed for me to not think a second thought about drinks for my wedding. Our wedding had 275 guest, but that did not budge in how quick Burly Bartender got out the drinks. I could not be more thankful that we went with them for our wedding. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Eric was an excellent DJ for our son's wedding reception! He was super accomodating about running…read morethe party at 2 different locations, which included set up and break down twice. He adapted his style from a family friendly event to a rocking after party seamlessly. His music selection and mike work were all top notch. He was super easy to work with and extended our agreed on time with no problem. Highly recommended!

We could not have asked for a better DJ than Eric from All Around Raleigh DJ Company! He was truly…read moreone of the highlights of our daughter's wedding day. I had to book a DJ last minute, and Eric was so incredibly flexible and kind throughout the entire process. He even took the time to connect with me while he was on vacation, just to make sure we were all set and had what we needed. That alone speaks volumes about his professionalism and commitment. Because our wedding was held during the week, we were able to take advantage of a midweek discount, which was a huge blessing. But even at full price, Eric would have been worth every penny. He was responsive, accommodating, and truly went above and beyond to meet every single request we had. During the wedding itself, Eric brought the perfect balance of professionalism and fun. The energy he brought to the room was amazing, and he kept the atmosphere lively and upbeat all night long. The dance floor was packed from start to finish--something you always hope for but can't guarantee unless you have the right DJ. Eric was that DJ! He has such a great presence--fun, upbeat, and totally in tune with the crowd. The way he introduced our wedding party and announced guests was done with such excitement and flair. It felt classy but never stiff, and totally fit the joyful vibe of the evening. He also helped us stay on schedule without making the night feel rushed at all. At one point, we were trying to coordinate table photos with guests, which could've been awkward or chaotic, but Eric made it feel fun and smooth. He handled transitions beautifully and kept the entire night flowing effortlessly. We didn't end up using the Photo Booth or special lighting options he offers, but I'm certain those would've been amazing too--just based on the quality and care he brought to everything else. Eric's joyful, can-do spirit and skill behind the mic made him an essential part of our celebration. He far exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful for the way he helped make our daughter's wedding truly unforgettable. If you're considering booking All Around Raleigh DJ Company--don't hesitate. Eric is everything you could hope for in a wedding DJ and more.