I hired Elle for a year coordinator and she is WORTH it and beyond. My wedding was smooth and most…read moreimportantly enjoyable. I have seen many brides stress over little things and be panicked on their special day but I was stress free the entire time thanks to this AMAZING wedding planner. We kept in constant contact for a year and she provides to do list that were well organized and user friendly. She works with your budget and she advocates on your behalf with venders. My actual wedding day ran so smooth and I honestly believe thanks to her it was the happiest day of my life. BOOK HER! I 100% recommend!

I was a bridesmaid in my best friends wedding party last month. Her wedding was in Southern…read moreCalifornia and it was breathtaking. Gatherings by Elle went above and beyond to ensure the bride and groom, as well as all family and friends, felt special, comfortable and most importantly happy! The wedding was absolutely STUNNING! From the floral arrangements, to the centerpieces, down to the escort cards, everything was spectacular. From the second we walked into the ceremony to the very last moments of the reception, my fiancé and I were completey blown away. And made a lot of mental notes for our own wedding! The entire event was seamless and everything was on time. Not to mention the staff was incredible. We will absolutely be reaching out to Gatherings by Elle for our own wedding! And I cannot wait!!

I wish I've known this company before , this is not the first time we invited a Princess for my…read moredaughter's birthday but this is the first time that we seem to have a real princess as if we invited someone straight from Disney Movie, for my daughter's birthday we invited Princess Kimberly AKA Cinderella she is not only Beautiful but she also has an amazing voice, she is very patient and kind with kids too. Days after the party the visitors are still talking about her amazing performance, Ms.Megan the owner was really nice too! They made sure my daughter's birthday is Magical! I highly recommend this company, worth every penny!

Oh my goodness, I don't even know where to begin! Yesterday's tea party was amazing everything from…read morethe tea to the magic show from the activities and face painting Noelle ( Cinderella) had all the girls including the parents super entertained! I am beyond excited to have hired her for my daughters princess party thank you for your amazing work

I wanted to thank you for the wonderful celebration your team put together for my daughter and her…read morefriends yesterday.A special thank you to the couple who made the children's day so special and memorable! I highly recommend My Party Zebra-if you want to make your children's special day unforgettable! They have been making my daughter's birthday celebrations extra special for the past three years.

**"My children absolutely adore them. The Elf Show -- especially paired with the Paper Show -- is…read moretruly magical. Both performances fill the room with joy. Everyone falls in love with them instantly. They're not only incredibly entertaining, but they bring a warmth and fun energy that makes you feel like family. Their charisma, their smiles, and the love they put into every moment shine through. I have many children, and somehow they kept every single one engaged, happy, and excited through two full shows -- never once losing their kindness or spirit. Thank you, truly, for turning my parties into unforgettable memories. You've given my children moments they will carry in their hearts forever."**

Kindred is an amazing and beautiful venue. The owners and staff are incredible, very professional,…read morethe food delicious. I have been to a few events and Kindred does not disappoint, the decor is stunning, the space is an open floor plan, which allows for everyone to move around and not be crowded. The bar and staff are phenomenal. Kindred handles anything from weddings, to Birthday and retirement parties, as well as cooking classes and the occasional baby shower. Carolina Beach is fortunate to have this venue.

We found Sarah because we were looking for a coordinator who was familiar with smaller weddings and…read moreknew how to run them well. We wanted to handle a lot of the design and finding vendors ourselves, so we decided to use her day-of-coordinator services. Sarah was so great at making us feel comfortable, planning out the schedule, and assuaging our fears about things going wrong. She was definitely a huge help in making sure our day went as smoothly as possible and so that we could actually enjoy the day, rather then fret about the details and who was where. Her checklists, timelines, and organization were so valuable, especially with all the changes COVID brought. We appreciate her thoughtful and super friendly demeanor to keep everyone feeling calm and happy throughout the day.

Lovely staff, very helpful. I needed a last minute costume…read moreand found Adele's online. They helped me, made some other suggestions when we weren't sure if I could find what I was looking for, and then they had something (at a super affordable price!). Would definitely come back.

Wow and wow such sweet kind and understanding people. You get treated like family. I will be back…read morefor more Santa Suits.

She does such amazing job!! She did my engagement party and omg she did such a great job it was so…read moreClassy and beautiful!!! I've seen her weddings as well and omg!!! She is friendly and makes you feel so comfortable with your decisions to make your day amazing!!! I would definitely recommend her to anyone and let her deal with the stressful part to Make your party amazing!!

Sarah did a beautiful job with the florals for my wedding and really nailed all the reference we'd…read morepulled to get the look I hoped for! She was an absolute joy to work with - always had a laidback vibe which was so nice in the midst of pandemic wedding planning, never pushed me to spend more than I'd had budgeted, and was great at doing some creative thinking to guide us to our final floral look within budget. My bridesmaids absolutely loved their bouquets and were so excited to have something a little different than the other weddings they've been in. I had a cascading bouquet with palms and it was really incredible!! Sarah really nailed everything from the bouquets and boutonnieres to the centerpieces. She even gave me a complimentary "baby" boutonniere for my 6 month old nephew. I will say, unfortunately one flower in the boutonniere was really drooping by mid-way through the day, but we did have a 12pm ceremony, so it was hot and a long day before the reception began later on. Overall I'd definitely recommend! Thanks Sarah!!

Sarah did my florals for my wedding this past August, and my only regret is that I didn't have more…read moreflorals. I want her to cover the world in flowers. When I initially contacted her, I was upfront about the fact that due to my budget, I was only really looking for brides bouquet/bridesmaid/boutonnieres. She gave me a very reasonable estimate, and then asked me all about my preferences for flowers and design. (Turns out I have a lot of opinions about flowers?) She sent back some example pics, all of which were perfectly on point. I'm kind of a perfectionist, though (and apparently opinionated about flowers), so I had a tiny spot of nervousness deep inside me, since I didn't actually know what my bouquets would look like. Long story short(er), when my lovely photographer Loretta handed me my bouquet, I definitely started crying. I've never seen such a beautiful bouquet before. It displayed such craft and artistry. Just look at my photos (done by the amazing Heirlume Photography). And then hire Sarah to put all the flowers all over your weddings.

"Birthday Party" wasn't really in my mother's vocabulary while I was growing up. I can only…read moreremember having ONE party, which was in 2nd grade. If I recall, it went well and I received a lot of Barbie Dolls (even though I wasn't really into Barbies but I think the mothers of the other girls assumed I was). Walking into Happy Parties was a journey into my absent past and started to heal all the psychological effects that one is traumatized from by not having childhood birthday parties. Happy Parties wasn't even open when I attempted to walk in but Don, whom appears to be the owner or manager; was still in the shop because the other crew was working on a party that night so since he was there, he allowed me to be there as well, even after hours! The shop is a mixture of party favor supply and vintage toy store. The shelves are filled with standards like party board games, costumes, party favors such fake rings for the little girls and toy guns for the boys, little stuffed animals, rubber stamps, etc; which are sold individually or can be purchased in bulk for your child's party guests. The best part, no matter what your age, is the toys that we remember from our years as a tyke: Smurfs figurines, rubber Gumby dolls, and slinkies to name a few. It is almost like being at a flea market which is always a treat! Happy Parties doesn't just sell party supplies or favors, it also helps plan/run the party providing entertainment (clowns, costumed characters, and face painters), themes, and games. This will take the strain off of any stressed parent! Plus, Don announced that they are starting to run adult parties, as well. To add the icing to the cake (I love puns), Don was kind, polite, and very cheerful. Again, he allowed me to browse even after closing hours but he also exchanged (graciously) information with my boyfriend after learning that he is an artist and would be interested in providing caricature drawing services at future parties. Don genuinely seems happy with what he does for a living (and I learned that he didn't have birthday parties growing up, either!). Whether you are a stressed parent needing party-planning help or just a nutcase needing birthday party therapy like myself, Happy Parties seems to be the solution. Now let me go cry if I want to.

Don provides such amazing customer service for our client event each year. The Easter bunny we get…read moreeach year does great with the kids and never loses energy! We were bummed to have to cancel our this year's event due to the virus spread but Don handled the cancellation in a great and professional manner. He has definitely earned a client for life from this experience. Thank you, Don and hope to be working with you again soon!