My experience with Ziaire Studio Loft was excellent! The business and staff are very professional,…read moreresponsible, and friendly. I wasn't exactly sure of my vision at first, but with their guidance, everything turned out exactly how I pictured and wanted. Everyone had an amazing and unforgettable time. Their team is experienced, accommodating, and reasonably priced--even for event planning services. I would gladly use them again and again. Thank you!

From the owner: Ziaire Studio Loft & Events is a full-service catering company specializing in curated event…read moreexperiences. At Ziaire, food is the centerpiece-where culinary artistry meets modern event design. We craft unforgettable menus and atmospheres tailored to each celebration, whether it's an elegant wedding, an intimate gathering, or a grand affair. Beyond exceptional cuisine, we offer custom décor, photography, entertainment, and full event coordination to bring your vision to life. With every detail handled in-house, Ziaire delivers events that are sophisticated, seamless, and unforgettable.

Smarty Pants was fantastic at our recent event AND each and every time I've seen him perform over…read morethe years - which is many times (because many people see how amazing he is)!! It's not just his talent with super fun and surprising balloon characters but his adaptive nature and outstanding personality, engaging everyone at the parties/events. I would absolutely recommend him for all types of occasions : private or big birthday parties, festivals, block parties, - anywhere there will be children!! He is one less thing at your party you need to worry about because he is a sure thing! Truly, he is a whole family favorite!!

What a fun performer. I came across him at the Park Ridge Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast, where…read morehe was doing some entertaining mostly for the kids but definitely for the adults as well. It's through him that I heard of the Central Street Busker Festival that took place the next day and his line was loooong! Most recently, we went to his show last week that the Mt. Prospect Public Library held for spring break. That was very very well attended, with a long line of folks waiting to get in (and that's with all of us registered to attend!), but the show was a lot of fun. He did a little magic, a little comedy, and some fun balloon tricks. This guy has been doing this all his adult life--unless that's also a joke and part of his act--but regardless, he's great at his job. I'm looking forward to seeing him again and my little one having the chance to pick her balloon creation on her own.

Elegant Presentations was so helpful to my daughter and I as we planned for a baby shower. Suzie…read morewas very helpful and amazing to work with. Thank you EP for making the shower absolutely perfect. The chairs, the sashes, and your help was invaluable!!!

Amazing job from the Elegant Presentations team!! We had a vision and they took it and executed…read moreperfectly on it - down to the correct color. My best advice is to have specific examples (Pinterest boards) of what you'd like to see. We booked pretty last minute and they were wonderful.

Jesus is a community leader. Helping others learn how to DJ and puts on a good show to boot…read more Definitely someone you want to know and use at your next party

DJ Perry Johnson of Echo Entertainment really got the party started at my wedding!…read more Perry was very professional, meeting with my soon-to-be husband and myself beforehand to discuss the the layout of the night and the types of music we wanted. He also assured us he had not one, but two backups if his primary computer should fail when it came time to play music. His DJ equipment included lights, a projector, and a screen so that we could play a slideshow during dinner. We left some song choices up to him and he couldn't have made better selections - some of them were slower, more classic songs that appealed to our older guests, and then he'd play faster more recent songs for the younger crowd, it was the perfect mix! Perry periodically checked in with us to let us know when the cake cutting was going to happen or when we should get ready to do our first dance. He was also kind enough to remind people to take the extra desserts from the sweet table and the centerpieces at the end of the night, without us having to ask. Echo Entertainment did a great job of getting people out on the dance floor and keeping them there. There were people who weren't really comfortable dancing that were having a great time! We got many compliments from people stating how much fun they had! I highly recommend contacting Echo Entertainment if you are looking for a DJ for an event. DJ Perry is professional and takes his job of entertaining people very seriously! I believe that Echo Entertainment also hosts karokee at different locations each week, which is probably why he did such a great job of working the crowd. I would check them out!

Cantigny Park is basically therapy with better landscaping…read more One of my favorite things about this place is that it somehow manages to be both incredibly family friendly and peaceful at the same time. There's tons of space for kids to run around, explore, and burn off energy without feeling crowded or chaotic. And if you need a little reset yourself, there's always a quiet corner waiting for you. Whether it's a walking path, a bench, or just a peaceful stretch of the gardens, it's one of those rare places where you can step away, clear your head, and just breathe for a while. Beautiful grounds, relaxing atmosphere, and something for everyone. I came for a walk and left feeling lighter. Cantigny really is a little escape hiding in plain sight.

A nice short trip from the city with family friendly atmosphere. Walking grounds, gardens and…read moremuseum to check out.

Quick feedback. Asked great questions to help me decide what would work best for me. Went above…read moreand beyond to answer questions. Great experience!

Could not have nicer things to say about working with My Chef and Jamie Walsh for our wedding day…read morecatering. We met Jamie at our venue's vendor expo and were immediately impressed by their services, pricing, and vast food offerings. It was a no brainer to book with their group! We had our tasting a couple months before our wedding day; which is complimentary to the couple and a $50 charge for any additional guest to join. They have you select 8-10 appetizers, 2 salads, and 4 entrees to taste at their Naperville location. They also have displays of china, silverware, glasses and more to help couples select what aligns aesthetically for their special day. Jamie worked with us to make small modifications to their standard offerings to make the food exactly what we wanted! Our wedding day came and we were floored by the quality/presentation of food, level of detail in place settings, and service from all staff members. We had multiple guests say that this was some of the best wedding food they've had, steaks were not over cooked, and food tasted fresh. Jamie also let us add desserts a week out to reallocate money from a couple of guests who last minute were unable to attend. Their team was even nice enough to service items not purchased through their group: disposables for the late night snack, display and refilling of cupcakes, etc. Overall, their group went above and beyond for us under Jamie's leadership. Our tables looked great, our food was wonderful, and their team was fabulous. We truly appreciate all they've done for us and could not recommend them more! Appetizers Selected: Mac & Cheese Bites, Bacon Wrapped Dates w Honey Citrus Sauce, Cocktail Meatballs, Bruschetta Bar Salad Selected: Mixed Field Greens w Pears, Goat Cheese, Pear Infused Vinaigrette. *Alts: Candied Walnuts & Second Balsamic Dressing to offer Dinner Selections: 1. Filet w Red Wine Demi Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, & Asparagus 2. Garlic & Herb Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Vodka Sauce w Bowtie Noodles, & Grilled Veggies 3. Butternut Squash Ravioli w Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Grilled Veggies *Kid's Meals & Vegan Meal offered otherwise at no upcharge Dessert Selections: 1. Mini Cookie Tray- Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar, M&M, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter 2. Assorted Chocolate Truffles- Oreo, Buckeye, Aztec