I was thoroughly impressed by AJ's Kitchen Drawer. Everything was exceptional--the instruction,…read morefood, people, and ambiance. I attended a work event where we were fortunate to have Chef Keith Simpkins. It's evident that Chef Keith is passionate about his work, and his enthusiasm is contagious. Chef Keith taught us how to make tiramisu, pasta, and pesto, which are all among my favorite dishes. I'm pleased to say that I left the dinner with improved cooking skills.

The absolute best experience ever. Third time here and it just keeps getting better! Came for the…read moreValentine Date Night and it was incredible. Chef is a great teacher, helpful and funny. Food is delicious and plentiful!! Perfect night out. Will be back again soon!

Embellished Catering was truly an incredible experience for us! Wedding planning is overwhelming,…read morebut with Embellished, it became as easy as possible. Embellished is a one-stop shop for all wedding needs. They provided the catering, bar, DJ, florals, decorations, dance floor & lighting. They also paired us with a fantastic wedding coordinator, Savanah, and chef, Jason. They were both extremely helpful throughout the whole process and went above and beyond to satisfy our needs - including on the wedding day itself. Our bartenders and servers were also extremely helpful and friendly. 10/10 recommend. Anika & Max Steele

Thank you so much for catering my son's college graduation party. The food was absolutely amazing,…read moreand the setup was phenomenal. Our guests are still talking about how wonderful the event was, and Embellished Catering played a major role in making it such a success. There was plenty of food, with great options for everyone, and we truly appreciated the quality and presentation. Thank you again for helping make this celebration so special and memorable.

The best in the Industry! Hire them for a perfect and caring wedding event planner! Cannot say…read moreenough positive things about Brittney and the Coastal Coordinating team. Book them as your wedding planner and no need or worries to consider another professional company.

They pay to remove Google reviews and threaten to sue if you're wondering why they have such a high…read morerating. Coastal Coordinating was the only stressful part of my wedding. I opted in for the Day of Coordinator because I had already selected all of my other vendors. I also paid extra to have Coastal Coordinating put out my florals that I created. Chloe was MIA minutes before the ceremony - the venue had to stick me in a random room to avoid being seen by the groom. Chloe or one of her helpers broke one of my pillars (decor) and proceeded to put it in the ceremony instead of informing me or leaving it out - it looked so awful. Half the florals I had arranged for the reception weren't put out despite paying extra for this service - my bridesmaids and I were the ones having to put them out while guests were lining up to enter the space. The owner is VERY unprofessional and never bothered trying to have a conversation with me about my experience. Instead she made up lies as an excuse for providing such poor service. I did not have a single problem with any of my other vendors. Would not recommend Coastal Coordinating.

I've had the pleasure of interning with Parties A La Carte in the Tampa/St. Pete area for the past…read moremonth, and I can confidently say this team is exceptional! From day one, I've been impressed by their professionalism, creativity, and dedication to making every event truly unforgettable. The staff is incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure clients' visions become a reality. I've learned so much about event planning, coordination, and client service in just a few weeks, and it's clear that Parties A La Carte prioritizes both employee growth and customer satisfaction. Whether you're planning a birthday, wedding, or corporate event, I would wholeheartedly recommend Parties A La Carte. Their attention to detail, creativity, and friendly service make every celebration seamless and stress-free. I'm excited to continue growing with this amazing team!

We had to change our wedding to a small intimate ceremony due to COVID-19. We hired Jessica who…read moremade everything perfect in a very short period of time. Everything was beautiful and better than I could have ever imagined. Jessica was able to get everything taken care of within two days.

Our experience with the event planner Stephane Dormeus was extremely disappointing, and I would not…read morerecommend her services to anyone. The issues started a month before the wedding and continued all the way through our wedding day. Here are some of the things that she failed on. The aisle runner was cheap and not secured, causing the groom and bridal party to trip. The draped stage we were promised never happened. She did not meet us when we arrived at the venue, as promised. The backdrop was poor quality -- cardboard and vinyl and we paid $800+ for it. My bouquet contained dead flowers, which was heartbreaking. The bartender had almost no liquor, and we found out through a venue staff member, not through our planner Stephane. Her bartender recommendation (Ashley- tipsy pouring) was terrible from the start. Do not hire her as your bartender. We did not receive the special to-go plate we were promised. The wedding did not feel coordinated at all -- guests repeatedly asked us questions because nothing was directed or managed. We were rarely checked on. She wasn't there for us throughout the night and didn't even see us out when we left. As the wedding approached, communication from her declined drastically. We had to chase her for updates and kept learning new information just days before the wedding -- including unexpected fees we were never told about. My family was not served cake, which is basic reception coordination. Instead of using her own team, she started recruiting our guests to help with tasks. She was scattered, unavailable, and unreliable the entire day. After being paid in full early on, she became passive-aggressive and acted as if she were doing us a favor, despite failing to deliver what we paid for. Lastly, a few weeks after the wedding. we realized we hadn't heard from her with a follow up or anything. I ended up texting her and she EMAIL's us saying "As a business rooted in the love of Christ, we strive to operate in an atmosphere of mutual kindness and respect. After reflecting on the event, I recognize that the environment was not aligned with the spirit and values by which we serve. For this reason, I will be closing this chapter and will not be hosting a post-event consultation." This was her sorry excuse because she knows she failed us tremendously, she did not want to take accountability for her failure. Our wedding day should have been smooth, joyful, and stress-free. Instead, we spent most of it confused, frustrated, and fixing problems that our planner was supposed to handle. Hiring her was one of our biggest regrets, and future couples deserve to know the truth.

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If you are on the fence about whether or not to hire a wedding planner, JUST DO IT! It's worth…read moreevery cent. We had a great handle on all the details of our wedding as we hired our own vendors a year in advance, but in the end, we really needed a planner who could help us pull everything together in the final days when we needed to focus on other things. Debbie and Laurie, owners of Core Concepts, did an amazing job. We hired them to help us coordinate all the details in the final 30 days leading up to our special day. You can trust that they will be in regular communication during the time that you contract to work with them - they will deliver! All of the details came together perfectly - from the beautiful flowers in our requested colors (white, purple and blue) and table seatings, coordinating with our other vendors and keeping everything on time during the day, to the signage and programs and pipe and drape and uplighting and Gobo OH MY. The setting was just perfect - Core Concepts truly helped transformed the space (which was drab) to make it feel elegant and created an atmosphere that made the entire evening feel special to us and our guests. They were hustling until the very end to ensure all the details were taken care of. They also went the extra mile and delivered our flowers after the wedding festivities to the venue where we were hosting a brunch the next morning -- and that was after a really long day of set up and breakdown. That extra touch was a huge help, and we were very appreciative. So many of our guests told us, with sincerity, that it was the best (and most magical) wedding they have ever attended (!!!), and that was thanks in no small part to the Core Concepts team. We are thrilled. They worked hard to help bring our vision to life and for helping us kick off our next adventure as a married couple. :)

After the money spent on the dress, the venue, the reception, etc. - my mother and I really…read morewondered if we absolutely needed "Day Of" support and if it was worth the cost. We shouldn't have hesitated for a minute! The help we got from Rachel and Core Events was THE best money we spent for anything in the wedding planning. We met with Rachel a couple times and reviewed our plans for the day. She was AMAZING - helping smooth out final details at the rehearsal, checking our sound system/music selections, and providing suggestions for different ways to handle the various traditional elements. The day of, while my mother and I had our hair and makeup done, she checked in at the reception venue and ensured the cake and flowers were delivered and set up properly and the banquet room was set up according to our specs. She also placed our favors, guest book, and other little personal touches we wanted at the reception. That sorted, she booked it over to our ceremony location and helped distribute programs, herded family members and the wedding party here and there so the photographer could get as many pre-wedding family pics as possible. While we stayed behind for photos, she headed to the reception and helped get our guests started on nibbles and cocktails, even cueing our playlist for each part of the reception. Once we arrived, she announced our arrival and got our first dance music going. All this on a day she wasn't feeling too great! We are SO grateful to have had the help of someone so professional, organized, and reliable. Her help let us just relaxed, visit with family, and enjoy the day rather than running around and checking on vendors, set up and details. I cannot recommend Core Events highly enough to anyone planning a wedding or large scale event where you'd actually like to be able to enjoy the event and your guests.

Cheers Events is a great partner that makes you shine. They're a one stop shop for decor, flowers,…read morelighting, drape and much more. From elegant to themes ... corporate, gala or weddings they have you covered. They own their props and decor so no mark ups. Their creative, responsive, priced fairly and professional.

The event team at Cheers is a breath of fresh air! Not only do they know what they are doing in…read morethe event world they are an absolute pleasure to deal with...It has been my experience that it is usually one or the other! I have worked with all of the team on over a dozen events over the past few years and EVERY event was flawless. I would recommend them to anyone for a corporate event, social, wedding or any other event of importance. Dawn Gilmore