Misrak was completely unprofessional. Cancelled with last minute for a baby shower! Would highly…read moreNOT recommend!

Great decor. Loved the service. Good communication and the decor was beautiful. I was really…read moresatisfied. Easy setup and cleanup. The graduation was phenomenal. Would 100% reccomend.

We ordered baseball themed balloon columns (balloon columns designed to look like a baseball bat…read morewith a baseball balloon at the top) for my son's Bar Mitzvah and they were amazing! Far better than we were expecting. Lyn coordinated delivery with our location, and everything arrived in plenty of time and was set up wonderfully. Could not be happier with what we got.

I hired Festive Effects for my daughters birthday party and boy I'm so happy I chose this company…read more I hired them to do both face painting and balloon artist/twister and the kids so thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I had about 20 kids and one hour for both was enough time. I worked with Carol to set this up and Lyn was our face painter. I can't recall the man who did the balloon work, but he was so good and funny with the kids. I highly recommend Festive Effects for parents looking for ideas for kids gatherings.

I reached out to several face painters via this Yelp app with an unusual request. This was no kids…read moreparty. I wanted a couple of faces painted a couple of hours before a Dead of the Dead party. In my home. Three face painters declined. I called and they were very pleasant to deal with. I texted my e-mail address to May. Dan, her husband, sent over a contract requiring half deposit. I completed the contract and requested their Venmo info. They texted that and I paid my deposit- half the cost. In the end there were 6 faces painted and it took 3 hours. I paid the balance via Venmo when the faces were done. Everyone was thrilled with the results. I highly recommend May!!!!

Great experience and so helpful with the kids. She was very patient and flexible and worked quickly.read more

OMG I loved working with Deena and her team. They brought my UNO OUT 2025 vision to life!!! It was…read moreso nice to be able to not stress about the intricate details, setup, and breakdown. The photobooth and bartender were a huge HIT!!!. Deena was always available to answer all my questions and offered amazing suggestions. Everything turned out absolutely amazing!!! I am so thankful. 20/10 would recommend. I will book with them again very soon.

My partner and I were incredibly disappointed with this vendor. While our family, friends, and…read moreseparate vendors helped make the day special, many key elements that were promised and contractually agreed upon were either incomplete, missing, or poorly executed. Examples include: Golf Cart Shuttle Service: Not provided at all on the day of the event. Barn Cocktail Hour Décor: Only three barrels were present with no décor, despite the agreed design. Firepit and Seating: Not set up or made available for use. Complimentary Champagne Toast: Not provided for the bridal party; instead, we received red wine well after arrival with no accompanying food. Bridal Gift Bags / Keepsakes: Only the groom's party received keepsakes. Starry Night Lighting: Absent entirely. Guests expressed safety concerns about the lack of lighting while walking in the dark. Ceremony Lighting and Décor: No lanterns at the ceremony entrance or chair rows; the ceremony tree lighting and décor were never completed despite assurances. Dessert Table: Our donut tower was missing, and the table lacked a tablecloth. Lawn Games: Giant Jenga, Connect Four, corn hole, and ring toss were not set up; this resulted in our guests leaving early due to the lack of activities. Catering and Beverage Issues: Several items from our signed and paid catering proposal were missing, and confirmed by multiple guests Planning and Communication Failures: We never received our meeting notes, which we were told would be sent by email. QR Codes for our wedding registry were not displayed. The guest seating plan we submitted - including full names and table assignments - was disorganized and implemented poorly. The first dance song was incorrect, despite multiple confirmations (two emails with Spotify links, one text, and one follow-up email outlining all music). The charcuterie board we were told would be provided was not provided to the bridal party. Random carpets were placed on the floor, creating a tripping hazard (my mother nearly fell). Additional notes: We were repeatedly told we had caused logistical issues - such as "messing up the table plan" - when the venue's own lack of follow-up (including missing meeting notes) caused the confusion. We were proactive and cooperative throughout the planning process, providing detailed music links, layouts, and confirmations. Despite that, we ended up managing aspects of the event ourselves, such as calling a table for dinner, opening dessert boxes, and notifying guests when dessert was available. We received consistent feedback from guests that the catering staff appeared irritated and dismissive when asked basic questions about food and service. This created discomfort among our family and friends, which is unacceptable for a paid, private event of this importance. This is not the experience we were promised, nor the level of professionalism we expected. Outcome: We requested a partial refund for the items that were not contractually fulfilled. Instead, we received an email detailing issues that we supposedly caused, no apology, and excuses for why our needs couldn't be met. On top of that, we were lowballed a refund amount that did NOT match the contract pricing. Our overall impression of Ol Fashion Flare is that the owner is that she lacks accountability, shifting blame and responsibility onto us (adding issues that weren't originally discussed), outright dishonesty, and lacks communication

I ordered a balloon arch for a photo area on a very windy day for an outdoor event. The team…read morearrived promptly, put arch together quickly, and talked me through a few details. When the arch was all set up, we noticed that the rest of our photo backdrop was unstable because of the wind. The Balloons DC team went above and beyond to help us. They retrieved a roll of ribbon from their van and helped us tie down the set for a top-notch photo area. This is the second time I've used Balloons DC for an event, and I look forward to working with them many more times in the future.

This company was supposed to deliver 100 balloons for a candlelight vigil for my neighbor who…read morepassed away. I spoke with them twice on the day of the scheduled delivery. They said they were on their way but they never showed up and stopped answering the phone. They left a grieving mother without balloons for the balloon release in honor of her son. Shameful. Avoid this company.

We were throwing a surprise 70th birthday party for my mother-in-law. I arrived in DC the evening…read morebefore the event, and after viewing the venue in person - realized we needed some decor to make the event space more festive. On the morning of the event, I reached out to the American Balloon Company. They were wonderful to work with, and delivered the balloons within hours of my order. I felt that their prices were a bit high. However, you get what you pay for and their professionalism and my piece of mind was worth the expense.

Awesome Stafff! Shelly was super friendly and helped me pull together an awesome balloon bouquet…read morefor My son's 1st Holiday Party! Would absolutely use hen again!

Amazing! Saved the day with last minute selection and advice after losing our first balloons to an…read moreopen window.

Hi Parte Haus Team,…read more I just wanted to say thank you again. I grabbed a balloon from the end of a candle, and my daughter absolutely loved it. I truly appreciate everything you did for us yesterday -- you really made her first birthday so special. It meant more to us than you probably realize. Thanks again for the kindness and care you showed our family. Warmly, Adon deGuzman

I attended an event for a family member's wedding that was decorated by DETT (who happens to be…read morefamily as well, to the bride.) The work was done beautifully. Not to mention, the bride & groom DID NOT have to pay for this event! I say this because, I saw some negative reviews that were posted (that have now been deleted;) but whoever posted the reviews, they weren't BOLD enough to post their names!! I WILL SAY that the decor was beautiful. There are two sides to every story so I CANNOT go into FULL DETAIL, but when I PULLED UP TO THE EVENT AT 2:08pm, for a wedding that was set to start at 3pm, they were doing last minute changes, per THE BRIDE'S ORDERS, who was outside making changes & was not dressed! Someone also made a bad review about the wedding starting late & the food...the food was a separate entity, CHOSEN BY THE BRIDE & GROOM! People are ungrateful & post negative reviews anonymously, instead of going to the source! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!! As family, if you want something done, by another family member, PUT IT IN WRITING!! Business is BUSINESS! if you didn't pay (regardless of whether or not they asked you to decorate for your wedding or not,) be thankful someone did it for free!! POINT BLANK, PERIOD!! It's too much going on in this world today, for families to be divided over dumb stuff!! At the end of the day, people should be THANKFUL for people extending a helping hand. If you want perfection, do it yourself or PAY TO HAVE IT DONE by someone of your PREFERENCE!! A wedding is supposed to be a memorable occasion. If you choose to cheat yourself, you can only be mad at YOU!! I think DETT did a great job despite the hiccups. Nothing in this world is perfect. I could say the food selection was tacky, but that's not my place because of that's what was requested by the bride & groom, then that's what WE as guests eat!! Come together people!!!

The owner and staff are very professional. I was well pleased on the decor of my event. My guest…read morewere impressed. The price is affordable. I would this business to everyone I know.