My wife, youngest son and his fiancé attended a bridal boutique here April in an effort to find a…read morewedding venue for their upcoming September wedding. We were all pretty impressed with both the food samplings as well as the beautiful grounds both indoor and out. Needless to say, they made the choice of booking their venue very easy.

Here for a work conference and I was pleasantly surprised with the food and service. The grounds…read moreand interior are nice but the chairs could be a little bit more comfortable.

I have had Ahhh Snap photo booths at several parties. The staff is not only engaging and…read moreprofessional but also a lot of fun. They have the best props and even some different backgrounds to choose from. The photos are customizable which was perfect for a work party I just had. They were able to put our logo and phone number on the bottom of the pictures. We have used Ahhh Snap in the past and will continue to use them in the future!

When I looked for a Photo Booth for my daughters 16th Birthday-Jon was very helpful, prompt and…read morestraight forward. Answered all my questions. Overall a pleasure. The night of the party they were prompt, efficient and extremely easy to work with. They have awesome props, helpful and felt like they were a part of the party not someone we hired. The guest had so much fun. We even had some young kids running around that got in and had a blast. The personalization of the photos was something I didn't even think of-so awesome added touch. They really seem to enjoy what they do with the smiles and fun they have too. Thank you so much for helping make my daughters night special. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these guys and will definatly use them again. So much fun and great way to make memories. THANK YOU Ahhh Snap Photo!!

We had TapSnap 1188 at our Holiday Party this past weekend. Everyone had a ball and the photos…read morewere top notch and a great keepsake to remember the night from.

The entire experience with TapSnap 1188 was exceptional! Tammy and Victoria made our special…read moregraduation night even more amazing. The pictures were wonderful and will be treasured forever. They were professional, courteous, fun, and ensured everyone's pictures were of the highest quality before posting. We can't wait to have our next event with Tammy and Victoria!!

KLW Design Co. is not only one of the most professional designers, but also some of the most…read moretalented and kind people you will ever meet. We hired KLW to do the floral arrangements and decor for our wedding at a private residence, and to say that we were beyond happy would be quite the understatement. Not only was the process leading up to the event both simple, and stress free, but they were one of the only things we did not have to worry about the day of our wedding. The arrangements and decor were stunning and wonderful, and they did an amazing job transforming a simple patio with a tent into a whole other world. All of our guests were just as enamored with the space as we were. Anyone can hire a local florist and get the same thing: Pick arrangement X, Y, Z; insert flowers A, B, C based on color choices. KLW not only curates every piece of decor and each individual flower, but it is done in a way where it feels special and unique to your wedding, not this color by numbers way of doing it most local businesses use. The result is absolutely breathtaking The fact is, I could go on and on with praise, but I think it comes down to the fact that it is sad to say that in most cases when you hire a company to do work for a wedding you end up holding their hand through the process; with KLW we had a sit down meeting about what we wanted, and our mood board presented to us perfectly captured the feel and look we were going for. From that point on, we didn't have to do anything. They took all of the stress, and work out of our hands, and that is something you cannot put a price on, especially with the all the stress the big day brings. I can say without hesitation that KLW was the best money we spent on our wedding. Impeccable work, extremely talented and professional, and genuinely sweet people that made our day so very special. Would recommend them to anyone who wants the flowers of their wedding to be perfect, and to be able to sit back and put their trust in who they hire without having to question it whatsoever.

More often than not, we hear of local shops shutting their doors, so it was great news to learn of…read moreWeekend Kitchen's move and expansion. We love this destination in Essex for all kinds of kitchen accoutrements, and we love it even more now. Nancy Kirkiles has a knack for mixing vintage finds with kitchen necessities, and the new, larger space has allowed her to flex her merchandising muscles. You'll find an extensive selection of her lovely letterpressed cards on thick stock (and you'll want to stock up), plus a tempting mix of vintage glassware, interesting cookbooks, antique cleavers, teeny silver spoons, crystal salt cellars, linen aprons, essentials for baking; an entire batterie de cuisine. If you're on a spring cleaning rampage, head here for natural bristle brushes and potions with names like "Boys Bathroom" and Superlative Hand Soap. Over the years, Nancy has developed a talented team of collaborators. If you've been to one of her cooking classes or pop-up dinners, you'll know what I'm talking about. Chef Paul Barron will continue to offer classes and dinners through Weekend Kitchen (coming up: Potato Gnocchi and Easy Thai), plus home chef services and (coming soon) grab-and-go meals. You'll find Plenty of Cake, literally. Lesley Moore's imaginative treats will be available and by custom order (her gluten free versions may just be the best I've had), and a refrigerator case is on the way, to be stocked with Arethusa Farm's ridiculous fresh butter, milk, and cheese. I've been known to race over pre-party for a last minute ladle or gravy boat; now I'll just have so many more reasons to visit.

Very nice store with lots of nice things but sales person was NOT wearing a mask. It made me quite…read moreuncomfortable as the store has aisles that are a little tight.

This castle is a gorgeous setting for a wedding. The ceremony was outside in the garden. Appetizers…read morewere served on the patio and the reception was on the main floor. I was happy that I ventured upstairs to see more of the castle. The velvet room was perfect for the bride to get ready in. The food was excellent. The highlights were the filet mignon cooked perfectly medium rare with fresh green beans and mashed potatoes. The Italian desserts that covered table after table in a large room outside of the bar was phenomenal. We all had s blast packing up a box or two for a special someone.

Very neat & unique! Had no idea this existed. Architecture and setting is stunning on a lovely…read morecountry road.

The staff is a bit behind the curve technologically…read more.. Their fees are quite high when held against just about any standard of normality. $18 charges for first page of color printing... wow. That's a deal breaker. Otherwise their staff is kind and as helpful as they are able to be, and the store is cute with lots of little stationary, cards, pens, stamps ect... But the bottom line is, Staples charges much less, and their service is better because their staff knows what they are doing. If you can't compete on either price or service, then you don't have a leg to stand on.

Perfection! I can't say enough about the staff at Two Ems Inc - so professional, talented and their…read moreattention to detail is impeccable! If you want quality and you want something done right, don't just walk... run to Two Ems! I love to see people who are truly passionate about what they do and I trust them completely. I hope to do more business with their wonderful staff at Two Ems in the near future.

My sister asked me to order a centerpiece for my mother's 90th birthday party, which she was…read morehosting at her home in Mystic. After searching through the options near Mystic, I saw the exact combination of flowers and colors that would match the color scheme my sister was using for tableware and decorations when I searched Letty's website. I ordered the arrangement for delivery to my sister's home the day before the party. I received text messages to confirm on the date of delivery and my phone call to narrow down the time of delivery was graciously responded to. When the delivery was accomplished, I received another text and a photo of a gorgeous centerpiece. My mother loved her flowers and took them home with her so that she may continue to enjoy her arrangement. I highly recommend Let's Flower Florist: very professional and exceptional quality flowers.

Delivered on-time on Mother's Day for my dear wife, with the card wording I requested.. The…read morearrangement was even more beautiful than pictured on the website! Letty's is an excellent local florist, instead of those 1-800 online florists. I spoke to the lady-in-charge there. She was very friendly and helpful. No AI or pre-recorded help, but a real nice human!! I wish I could attach a photo of the amazing basket arrangement she provided. And, by the way, there were plenty more arrangements from which to select. Oh, and the pricing was very competitive for similar arrangements from those impersonal 1-800 online ones.