I can't express how much we regret hiring Kate to photograph our wedding day. Our wedding photo…read moreexperience was unprofessional from beginning to end. We will never have our day back.

We had such a wonderful experience with Kate yesterday! We wanted to do a fun photo shoot for my…read moregrandma for her upcoming 84th birthday. We called them "glamma shots." Get it? Grandma glamour shots? We knew Kate would be the one to make this a fun and engaging experience for her. We were right. Kate immediately had my grandma feeling comfortable. She made sure my grandma could hear her (she's hard of hearing; most nurses can't even be bothered to speak up). And she was very careful in having her move around. She found all the beautiful flowering trees and a willow tree--one of my grandma's favorites. She would also tease her to get real smiles! My sister is incredibly picky about photographers (heads/feet cut off, too much editing, etc.). And Click by Kate checked out. By the end, my mom was asking if she does weddings, which she does! I could see my mom thinking about her other kids that still might get hitched down the road. Kate would be great! We had some fun props we brought (antique, family broaches, a photo of my grandma at 19, some flowers, cupcakes), and Kate also provided some stools, chairs, lace tablecloths, and a cake plate. My grandma loved being in the center of attention! But Kate also made sure we didn't take too long and wear my grandma out. She's very conscious of her photo subjects! Also, VERY IMPORTANT, Kate believes in giving her clients digital copies. Check out her website. She explains why. I 100%, hands down would recommend Click by Kate for any event. Seriously, she does it all! From infants to grandmas to families to weddings, Click by Kate is your photographer!

Lots of family and friends have used them. Reliable, friendly, knows their stuff.read more

Our family has used Ultimate Entertainment twice, once for my wedding and once for my sisters. On…read moreboth occasions they were phenomenal and we ended up asking if they could stay longer. They have an easy to use online planning tool, follow up emails and call to verify everything was perfect. Our DJ was very professional and made sure everything was just was we wanted. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone.

What is there to say about Rachel? Well, let's start with the fact that she made everything super…read moreeasy... straight forward.... and awesome. She is all smiles and has a great sense of humor, by the end of our wedding day I was just bummed that she didn't live closer so that we could hang out and watch the Big Bang Theory. The pictures that she took are amazing. You can tell that she cares about delivering a quality product. She's not earning a paycheck she is doing something that she loves. At one point after our wedding she was in a tree trying to get the perfect shot. Is that dedication or what!? The price is dirt cheap for everything that you are getting. The engagement session, the wedding, edited photos, and the print rights! There is even an app which makes it super easy to share pictures with... well let's face it, anyone who's willing to look at them! She didn't charge us to travel for our wedding and was willing to go anywhere that we wanted for pictures. I have already recommended her to a few people getting married here shortly and will continue to do so for some time. I am going to be that person who changes her Facebook profile picture 4 times a week because I JUST CAN'T DECIDE WHICH ONE TO USE!!!!! The pictures speak for themselves so check out the website. If you are looking for a photographer, go with Rachel. You will not regret it I promise!

For a small town hotel this is alright. There is no elevator it's not wheelchair friendly as there…read moreis a pretty big bump to get from the ramp/sidewalk into the smallest lobby. They do offer free breakfast which is great and it starts at 6am which is also good because we like to get going early. Lots of TV channels and it had a well lit parking lot. Beds are comfortable and clean. My kid did find two bottle caps so not as clean as it should be. Bathroom is small but it does have a shower and toilet so no complaints! Also they provided enough clean towels that we didn't need to ask for more. One further complaint was it's advertised as free WiFi, however there is no password or instructions on how to get on. As a millennial I know how to get on the interwebs but it was taking me to their site and wouldn't let me log in. It was late enough that I wasn't going to bother with it so I do recommend asking about instructions when you check in.

Sheets were covered in hair, had not been changed from previous guests. Gross! When I complained…read morethey changed them. Room was pretty dusty and needed a good scrubbing, especially the bathroom! Found a pill on the floor so vaccuming must not happen often either. Breakfast was a joke, prepackaged junk, like Little Debbie's. Was very quiet... because for a Saturday night place was dead and looked pretty empty. Now I know why. I have seen worse but it's not good when your spending over 100 a night for a room!

Breaks contract. Lies about what's offered. Hard to work with. Highly do NOT recommend for a…read morewedding. I am typically lenient and easygoing in reviews, but organizing a wedding with Bien Venu caused constant stress and was a huge pain in the butt. They offer you a lot and make it sound great, until you sign the contract which they will immediately begin braking. We were treated very poorly and the most basic services and equipment we were promised during our walkthrough we were later told were not an option. We were also improperly charged thousands of dollars worth of bills; eventually this was figured out, but it was just one more thing that they got so wrong. I could list more than 20 different things they told us they would do in the contract, in emails, and verbally that they failed to do. We loved our wedding, but it was no thanks to Bien Venu; they only made everything about wedding planning and the wedding day difficult.

This is a nice hotel. It is convenient to the conference center. Really modern decor and kept up…read morewell

This is a great place for a convention…read more.. I liked everything about this place. The venue was gorgeous. The food was good. The staff was attentive. The bonus is that it is connected to the hotel.

I am a wedding photographer local to the area and I LOVE when my couples book Prairie Links! The…read morespace is beautiful & the staff is amazing! Cannot recommend enough.

Note: this review is for the banquet and event services portion of Centennial Oaks -- not the golf…read morecourse or pro shop. We held our wedding reception in the reception hall of Centennial Oaks this October. Though the primary event planner left to take a job about 5 months before our event, the general manager (John) was in contact with us shortly after to assure our reception would go off without a hitch. The size is nice and the room configuration can be switched around to accommodate anywhere from 50-300 guests. There is a nice view from 2 different sets of glass doors looking out to the course. We were allowed access to the space the day before to decorate, and John was on hand to answer last minute questions including table set up, tear down, and serving guidelines. About 105 people attended our reception and it never seemed overly crowded. The buffet lines for dinner were fast moving, and Centennial Oaks provided staff to dismiss tables. For our tasting, Centennial Oaks staff worked with us to arrange a time that fit with our schedule. They were conscious of our budget, provided great suggestions, and were happy to alter our appetizer order as the size of the reception grew. We found the price to be fair, it fit our budget perfectly, and the guarantee cost for liquor and food was reasonable. Staff the night of the reception were very friendly and quick to respond. Several of our guests commented on how surprised they were at the cost of drinks we did not host -- much less than they expected, which was nice to hear. Cons: -We did not receive a proper seating chart and table information until four days before the reception. This caused a bit of a hassle as we had to re-do seating charts based on a number we had been provided earlier in the summer. -At times, the management was difficult to reach and answers to relatively easy questions seemed to take longer. -We received a refund check and when attempting to deposit it, realized the club had not signed the check; thus the bank would not accept it. D'oh! We have yet to receive a response from management about sending a new check. Pros (finish on a positive note): -Fair and reasonable pricing. -Appetizers were excellent. -Easy to work with via email contact. -Staff assisted with tear-down at end of the night, leaving less for family members to take care of. -Great guidelines for decorations -- we were allowed to hang some hand-made decorations from the ceiling and set-up of the reception was a breeze. -Great space that didn't break the bank, way less than other reception sites we priced in the Waverly and Cedar Falls area!

I have worked with this family business extensively, and I can say that I recommend it without…read morequestion! They do a great job and I truly believe they are absolutely committed to providing a great product. Well done guys!