If she ever reads this: Thank you Sheri! It's a little belated (April 20, 2012) but better late…read morethan never. Sheri handled absolutely everything we asked for, always made great suggestions, and knows the area well. Our wedding went perfectly! If anyone has any doubt as to who they should go to for wedding planning... she's the one!

Flexible, organized, pleasure to work with! We hired DJ Emer…read morefor our wedding 11/05/16, and he was fantastic. Emer was so flexible with our contact times (we spoke several times email or over the phone since we were out of town), kept us on the plan during each communication, and then we went through the plan in detail the week before to make sure we were all on the same page. He was flexible with changes and additions to the equipment and the plan even on the day of. He checked in with us to make sure things were going according to schedule during the wedding, and he made sure everyone had a great time. He even coordinated additional surprises for us (like our second to last dance everyone gave us well-wishes). Everyone got to play the songs they wanted (even silly requests), and they were dancing until our last dance. You may get a cheaper DJ, but we had such a wonderfully fun, invested and personal experience with Emer, we have no regrets. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Cross-posted on other review sites like Google.

Emer is a great, energetic, and very professional DJ, MC, and Videographer. You cannot go wrong…read morehirering Emer!!!!!

Vanessa and her husband are the best! My fiance and I were…read moredog tired from moving and extremely stressed out with our work lives, so we were not looking forward to having our pictures taken while we looked so worn down and stressed. Let me tell you, Konzelmann Photography worked some MAGIC! I'm obsessed with our engagement pictures and she made us look so good! Her and her husband are so down to earth and hilarious! Those are not fake laughs in those pictures. She is also going to be our wedding photographer and we couldn't be more thrilled! She even has helped send us information on caterers, hair & makeup stylists, bridal studios, etc. You can tell she really enjoys her job and cares about her clients! I wish her Facebook page/website weren't down so I could've tagged her in our pictures!

Creative catering was such a disappointment! The food tasting and initial consultation went well…read more But on the day of wedding, food was dry, blend and tasteless. Presentation looked okay. But their service was horrible, slow, unprofessional. My in-law had chosen the caterer and I paid the bill. And I had never experienced such a terrible catering service in my life.

CVA catered our first all-team lunch event since the pandemic. The office team was very helpful in…read moreplanning the event. The catering staff was professional, courteous and very responsive to our needs. And of course, the food was delicious. I highly recommend CCVA!

We planned our family reunion from Maine and hired the H20 team for our food service and music. The…read morecatering menu items we chose tasted delicious . DJ Frank played our requested old-timers tunes straight from our play sheet. thanks guys.

I'm an event planner. My bride booked with H2O in March 2025 and the experience was a mess from day…read moreone. There was constant confusion about venues, timeframes, and what was actually in the contract. Multiple people answered the same phone number and clearly weren't talking to each other. The bride paid for extra hours of venue time and they had no record of it, but they cashed the check. Changes to the contract were handwritten, and one staff member would say something was in effect while another said it wasn't. We asked for a clean copy of the contract and a detailed breakdown of what we paid for. Neither happened. We later found out our main point of contact, the same person who told us to call him directly with anything, wasn't even affiliated with H2O. By the time we realized how bad it was, canceling would have meant losing all the money already paid. Then came the wedding weekend. The bride checked in Thursday and there was an extra room on her tab she didn't book. It got removed at checkout, but how does that even happen? She had a 3-bedroom suite Thursday through Sunday and a second suite Friday to Saturday. Both paid for. Staff claimed she had no reservation for the second room on Friday even though she had a receipt. Saturday morning, the day of the wedding, housekeeping showed up trying to clear out the second room because it was on the checkout list. She had to prove again that it was paid through Sunday. We had also been asking for additional parking passes for vendors. We got two completely different answers from staff. On the morning of the wedding the bride woke up to an email chastising her for asking. That same morning, a 5K race shut down the surrounding streets. The city ran the race, fine, but the venue obviously knew it was happening and didn't have the courtesy to tell us. Vendors found out late or not at all. Hair and makeup were delayed. Our videographer lost the entire prep portion of the day. That footage is gone forever. The H2O coordinator we worked with never showed up, never called, never texted. Total silence on the wedding day. The DJ, hired by H2O, had technical issues during the ceremony. We handed him a Bluetooth speaker so we could keep moving. He couldn't connect to it. We gave him the bride's phone with the playlist and all he had to do was press play at the right times. He still played the wrong songs. This carried into the reception with his own equipment, where the wrong song played three times in a row even after we walked him to it and selected it for him. He'd been given the song list multiple ways: text screenshots, a Word doc, an Excel file, sent weeks in advance and again the Thursday before. A guest ended up taking over the music. The bride told everyone to leave 2.5 hours before the scheduled end time and reconvene at the after party. Her wedding reception ended early because the music was unsalvageable. To top it off, the bride overheard two staff members in the elevator talking trash about "the customer asking for extra passes." They didn't realize it was her. This wasn't bad luck. It was a pattern. Disorganization, no accountability, no follow-through, no apology. I will never recommend H2O to a client. Save your money and your wedding day.

Strong Mills was hired to do my 50th birthday party. It was a major event and milestone. Everything…read moreworked out well. She furnished the cups, napkins, even mints. I would only say that you need to ensure they know the dress code for your event so they blend in. Would use her again. Reasonable

Ivory with her team is AMAZING!!!! She officiant a justice peace ceremony with close family during…read moreCOVID-19 and worked with my son and my daughter a year later to help set up their wedding for family and friends. Without Ivory guiding my son and daughter-in-law during this process, they would not have had the ideal wedding they wanted. Everyone who attended had a great time. When your eldest son gets married, you always want the best for him. The pressures of ensuring the event are set up well, the people have an enjoyable time, and the groom, the bride, and the wedding party can focus on the experience of creating lifetime memories. Ivory and her team are the best. If you are looking for a wedding planner & wedding & event management, she is the one you hire only. She has a team and network of vendors that make the experience 5 Stars and Above. You will never go wrong with Ivory and her team. We were blessed to have her take care of my son's wedding, an important milestone in my family. Thanks, Ivory.

Cannot overstate my happiness with this florist! With relatively short notice, Ivory Morgan-Burton…read morecreated a magnificent permanent tropical floral arrangement to welcome our newest grandchild. On her way to delivering them to the new family, she thoughtfully stopped at our home so that we could enjoy them too. They are beautiful, aren't they? We feel fortunate to have found Storybook Events and its kind, artistic and highly professional florist!

The whole experience left a bad taste in our mouths. This venue looks nice for a party, but they…read moreare NOT equipped to hold a wedding. And just expect to pick something you like and colors the day you book, and she will set everything up to make your dream come true. If you want a hand in things or to get a pre-look at everything, don't do it here. They want to have free rein. The building is not wheelchair accessible. One of the bridesmaids was in a wheelchair and had to me lifted into the venue in her dress. There is no where to take pictures of the bridal party or families as it is in the middle of a block with a big parking lot in front of it. Severely overpriced. The kids booked the venue for their wedding in April 2024. They were sent a "Proposal Contract" but never an actual Contract. This concerned us from the start. So, they paid their 50% deposit and started working on other things. One huge thing that they should have been told was that it was Hampton University's homecoming, and the parade makes a U around the venue. Being a professional and knowing something that big happening should have been told to them. Their photographer and videographer barely made it before the ceremony started. They go no pre wedding photos. In the meantime, in August, I contacted Betty to get some referrals for catering, which she never sent to me. Even though she told our planner she did. As the days came closer and we were getting down to less than a week, my daughter was informed that it would take them about an hour to change the room over for the dinner settings. What do you do with 80 people when the majority of the space is being changed over. They suggested horderves. I spent another $600 unbudgeted money for extras. Had this been said in April we could have handled it a different way. Three days before the wedding I started looking at their social media accounts and noticed no cups or utensils in the settings. I called to ask. First, I was told that the caterer was taking care of it. My daughter had already told her it was a themed buffet and the caterers just deliver. She then changed it to they are having "unconventional" catering they would put out plastic items. So, three days before the wedding, I had to start rush ordering the food items needed. Another thing not budgeted. Again, why are they not paying attention or even writing down conversations. My daughter also asked for the dancing area to be in the center of the room. She was told they didn't really do it that way. She cried to me about it. I gave my concerns to our planner, and she called Betty, the conversation was far from professional. At one point our planner said "we can speak to each other civilly" she said she had told my daughter she would do the dance floor, which was a lie. She asked to see a setup of the tables then was hung up on . Within minutes, Betty was on the phone with my daughter's new husband about how they didn't trust her and she was not speaking to our planner. And that they saw the tables in April. This added so much stress they didn't need. Who remembers then?!? The next day they suddenly had a video "walk through" of the tables. The kids said she was just rude the whole time. But they didn't want to lose their $3500 deposit. I wish we had just lost it. She didn't hire a florist and put the bouquets together herself. My daughter had asked for a cascading bouquet, but it was round. And very fake looking. We are all really trying to figure out where the $7500 worth of things were. The kids did have a great day. Bur when you pay that amount of money for a venue, you expect much more professionalism and more for that amount of money.

My experience with Chateau Events and Planning, LLC, in Hampton, Virginia, was nothing short of…read moreexceptional! I recently hosted my daughter's Alivia Sweet 16 birthday party, and I cannot express enough how satisfied I am with their service. From start to finish, they went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. The team at Chateau Events and Planning displayed the utmost professionalism and dedication throughout the entire planning process. They listened attentively to my ideas and preferences, and then executed them flawlessly. From selecting the venue to arranging the decorations and coordinating entertainment, every aspect of the event was meticulously planned and executed with precision. What truly set Chateau Events and Planning apart was their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction. They took the time to understand my daughter's interests and preferences, ensuring that her birthday party was tailored to her unique personality. The result was a celebration that exceeded all expectations and left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. I would wholeheartedly recommend Chateau Events and Planning, LLC, for any event, whether it's a wedding, prom, birthday party, or any other special occasion. Their professionalism, creativity, and dedication to excellence are truly commendable. If you want a stress-free and unforgettable event, look no further than Chateau Events and Planning. The Bellamy's want to thank you for making our baby girl's birthday celebration a day to remember!