I really wanted to write a stellar review for Michael Angelos, but in good conscience I can't…read more After an exciting meeting in a beautiful space, I paid the $300 deposit to have the company decorate and light my Notre Dame wedding. My budget was $4000, which isn't extravagant, but in South Bend, when I am providing my own linens and chargers and even candleholders, should get me what I envisioned. Fast forward to the planning meeting. The designer suggests putting this here, and that there. Everything looks great. All the while, I keep reminding her of my budget and she assures me everything will be wonderful. Two weeks later, I receive her design proposal which was OVER DOUBLE my budget. They also wanted to charge me $2000 solely for set up!! Although she fixed the proposal to be more within budget, the proposed decor and flowers were very plain, completely lacking in any wow factor. As a result of this, I ended up going with merryme events. Cher was able to give me my vision within my budget. It goes without saying that any wedding could be breathtaking if money was no object. However, the mark of a good florist and designer is making a beautiful space within a designated budget. They missed the mark completely. I did apply the $300 for uplighting at my wedding which was fine.

michaelangelos really knows what theyre doing …read more... they do a great job of communicating with you at every phase of the event planning, and the execution is spot-on. i particularly appreciated that they both designed/created elements based on our conversations, and also worked with what we brought them (e.g., items wed ordered from etsy), so it was easy to be pretty free to go with the flow as ideas hit you. one of my fav things, though, was that they were able to do things like string up decorations (something ive never done in my life. im scared of heights + bad at math, so its a miracle i even figured out how to order enough of the papel picado .... ), and they were also able to devise a way to drape a fabric that went with our bright color scheme over the curtains that were in the venue windows (which were a bright red thanskgiving/christmas-like pattern that looked like they were from the 70s (even my husband noticed them/thought they were terrible, and hes color-blind and sartorially-challenged)) to mask them. fantastic mix of professional and artistic -- i think theyre great to work with both if you know more or less what you want and need help executing it, and also if youre a blank canvas :)

Great service! Thanks for hanging my lights today! I can't wait to see them in the dark!read more

I booked the room with a slide, a loft area connected to the slide, games, a cotton candy machine…read moreand mixes, and of course the blow ups. The costumer serves was great and the kids had a blast!

From the very first meeting with Cher and the Merry Me team, I knew my daughter Ashley's wedding…read morewas in the best possible hands. Their attention to detail, organization, and dedication to making Ashley and Owen's day perfect was beyond anything we could have imagined. Every step of the way, they offered advice, creative ideas, and a calm, collected presence that made us feel completely at ease. We worked with Cher Goggins and Corinne Latham of the many team members of Merry Me. Cher is a Creative Mastermind - you ask for something fun and unique, classy and simple, or a New Year's Eve wedding NO ONE will forget and let me tell you - that is exactly what she will give you. Corinne is the Calm. She is so organized, detail oriented and such a delight to work with that we all knew that there was nothing that would not get done. Working with Merry Me you don't just get a coordinated wedding you get a masterpiece. Ashley's ideas for her and Owen's wedding were brought to life. The floral arrangements were absolutely breathtaking - vibrant, fresh, and perfectly complimented the venue. The decor, was elegant and stylish, transforming the space into a magical atmosphere that left everyone in awe. I have received countless compliments from guests on how beautiful everything looked. It truly was an EPIC wedding and it was because of Merry Me. Days before the wedding, friends would ask if I needed any help with anything and my response was "No, Merry Me has it all covered". I can truly say that as a Mother of the Bride, I was not stressed at all. I knew that Corinne had everything under control. On the day of the wedding, it was a delight to spend time with the bridesmaids, Mother of the Groom and my daughter getting ready for one of the best days of my life. Corinne managed everything flawlessly - every timeline was followed to a tee, all the vendors were coordinated seamlessly, and not a single thing was out of place. We all truly felt like we could just enjoy the day. I can truly say that Ashley and Owen's Wedding was one of the best days of my life. Spending time with family and friends, watching your girl get married to the love of her life and feeling completely at ease, completely happy - well it doesn't get much better than that. Thank you Merry Me. Thank you Cher Goggins. Thank you Corinne Latham. Thank you for making my daughter's day a dream come true.

Cher and her team did such a great job with our wedding. I loved our flowers and she was able to…read moreincorporate some buttons from my deceased grandmother's wedding suit into my bouquet and my mom's corsage. She also beautifully incorporated the paper flowers I had purchased from etsy seamlessly into my bouquet. Her team also managed to get the flowers added to our chuppah (Jewish wedding arch) after it was built (Merry Me and Aays had less than 30 minutes to get the arch built and decorated). I loved our centerpieces. I wanted books and low flowers and lots of candles and that was exactly what we got. Everything arrived on time and was set up to look great. We were impressed with the execution, timing, and pricing (we thought MerryMe would be out of the budget and were pleasantly surprised). They also had another small event to tend to that day... the tailgate for the Garth Brooks concert and it never felt like we given anything but their full attention and effort. I can't recommend Cher and her team enough!

We've gone there for Mother's Day for several years but no more. The price is now $32 pp. it is not…read moreworth it as we can't eat that much to make it worthwhile any more.

used it for my last baby shower. it was great. I would definitely recommend it. Will order Againread more

My actual rating would be 4.5…read more I have a girlfriend who lives in South Bend (I live in Washington State). She has always loved Wygant Floral, so I have utilized their services for special occasions since the late 90s. Admittedly, I have not order from them in several years. I needed a funeral spray for my girlfriend's mother. I checked Wygant's on-line reviews before ordering and found some disappointing reviews on Yelp (less so on Google). The common theme for those expressing dissatisfaction was that the end-product was not as full as the image on the website and some of the images posted looked quite sparse. I noticed that these reviews were from earlier in the pandemic and wondered if supply chain issues had impaired Wygant's ability to deliver to expectation. I will say that Wygant's strong suit has always been (and still is) is excellent customer service. I called and spoke with Therese (I hope I am recalling her name correctly). I shared my concern over the reviews I had read. She said the company was well established and had been providing services in South Bend for decades. She also noted that they "were open" during the pandemic and she couldn't understand where the negative reviews were coming from. I was wise enough to ASK if the flowers were available to make the 3 sprays under consideration. They did not have lavender flowers, so that spray was eliminated. The attached image shows the spray I selected as it appears on Wygant's website. I was advised that the gladiolas were not in season, but they would substitute other white flowers and preserve the contemporary look, with the flowers sweeping at a diagonal. I was also advised that the broad green leaves were not available. I asked that they not substitute the spiky palm leaves, as those have a more traditional appearance. She assured me that the spray would look "full and beautiful" and they would preserve the contemporary feel. The day before the funeral, I requested and received via email an image of the spray they created. It seems they found a few broad, green leaves, which was a nice surprise. The spray did not replicate the fullness of the image on the website. In particular, my eye was drawn to the 'empty' areas in the middle of the spray (blue circles). I realize that exact reproductions are not possible (and I did not expect this), but my spray appeared sparser than I anticipated based on the internet image. I called and shared my disappointment/concern with Adrienne, who was very polite. I asked if she could insert 2 more white flowers of her choice in the 'empty' areas marked with the blue circles and she agreed to do so. She said that the sprays are "filled to value". I offered to compensate Wygant for the 2 additional flowers and she said this would not be necessary. She sent me an image of the final spray and I was quite pleased with the end result, as was my girlfriend. Adrienne had placed a small cluster of small white flowers in each area. (I apologize to those more knowledgeable than I . . . I have no idea what type of flowers she used.) Adrienne had even inserted a third cluster of small white flowers toward the outer border of the spray (white circle), which was above and beyond what we had agreed to. Since the flower arrangements are "filled to value", I wonder if the images depicted on their website set unrealistic expectations. Perhaps Wygant should post images of the sprays and the bouquets that they have recently created (and the price). If you are a persnickety perfectionist like I am . . . ask the florist at any shop if they have the flowers they need to make the bouquet you are considering, the substitutions they propose, and if the images on the website provide an accurate depiction of the end product in terms of size and fullness.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Here are two pictures to show what I ordered and what…read morewas received. Two stars is probably too generous

Words can't express how tremendously thankful we are for this beautiful couple! They did an amazing…read morejob, not just on the day but all the planning before hand. They helped us with everything! And our day was so magical because of them. They did a great job being part of the action but not feeling like they were in the action if that makes sense. They made me feel good when I having a bit of a panic attack before my main entrance. They helped when our cake was still sitting there uncut from the staff late in the evening. They were just so kind and carried such good energy. It was just also such a cool touch having our untouched photos playing during the wedding! Everyone absolutely loved it. I would 100% recommend them and already have for a few people!

Wes and Chelsea were absolutely incredible!!! We could not have asked for better wedding…read morephotographers. They kept the wedding party moving without making us feel rushed and reminded my husband and I that it was our day to celebrate. Their ability to get the perfect shot in mere seconds was insanely impressive and they captured all of the emotions throughout the day!!! From candids to family portraits, they were hands down the best vendor we chose and we would book them again in a heartbeat. The number of people who came up to us and complimented Wes and Chelsea made me so happy we chose THE BEST wedding photographers!!!

Great place to get bulk and specialty items for your restaurant, large party or just stocking up at…read morehome. Has almost everything you could possibly need. Staff is very friendly and store is clean. Highly recommended.

Unprofessional in every way possible. I was told I could rent pillars for my wedding 7/18. asked to…read morehave them by 7/17 at the latest. I contacted 7/8 to check in - she stated that she needs to drop them off early to me, as she will be leaving the State 7/15, so she'll message me Monday. Never messaged me Monday, so I messaged her. no response for hours after being left on read. At this point I'm panicking - begging her to tell me if she won't come through so I can have a backup plan, as my alter for wedding was dependent on these additional pieces - so I call, no answer. She messages me at 9pm saying she was busy with appointments and has too much going on, but rest assured my pillars will be delivered as she won't ruin my big day, talking as if they will be on Tuesday before she leaves town. No response on Tuesday after telling her I will pick them up Wednesday. Today, Thursday morning she has blocked me both on her personal page and business page. She has added so much stress to my wedding day by flaking. Unprofessional & Rude are the kindest words I can think of this woman. Do not let the few good reviews fool you, as she can and will stoop this low and does not care about ruining your event. Its time to hire some people to help you with your business if you're "too busy" to run it. You should be ashamed of yourself. Don't think I won't find away to make it known on all platforms how pitiful this business is by blocking me - I will find a way. ;)

I enthusiastically recommend Diana at Blissful Events & More! She organized our company Christmas…read moreparty this year and did a fabulous job. She transformed our processing plant into a winter wonderland and added fun touches like a hot cocoa bar. From recommending food vendors to a photo booth provider, Diana took all the stress off my plate and allowed me to relax knowing that all the details were covered. Our employees had a fantastic time and everyone commented on how great everything looked!