Michelle Leo is the best of the best! She designed the most impeccably beautiful design, balanced…read morewith the right kind of guidance/recommendation, and worked relentlessly to fit in our budget while still maintaining the integrity of the design. Based on how smooth the whole planning process went, I had pretty high expectations for the day of my wedding - but EVERYTHING exceeded anything that I had anticipated. My jaw dropped over 10 times and I stared in unbelief at everything every interval that evening. The design was more cohesive than I imagined. The flow of the event was paced and managed perfectly. The feel and energy reflected what I had requested PERFECTLY. Michelle listened and learned a lot about me and my personality and then made outstanding recommendations to make the day fit for me and my fiance. Her staff were incredibly helpful and they all pitched in to solve a couple of behind the scene problems that none of us ever knew about...that's how wonderful they are. Calm, collected, perfectly planned. Loved love loved working with Michelle! It's been over a month since our wedding and guests are still gushing (constantly) about how it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended, how relaxed they felt, how much joy they experienced, and how ever detail was beyond stunning! Every time i give a slow clap to that incredible Michelle! (sigh) She's simply AMAZING.

I don't think 5 stars and a single review could begin to capture how INCREDIBLE the Michelle Leo…read moreteam is. They are truly angels -- with overwhelming talent and organizational skills. My husband teases me because my eyes lit up on our first call with Michelle the second she whipped out her color coded spreadsheet and started to explain her process. Boy did they not disappoint. I told so many people that I wished that Heather, our Executive Planner, planned more things in my life. Monthly calls with her for the two years leading up to the wedding were the highlight of the month. She could not have been more responsive or done a better job of keeping us on track. It was particularly reassuring to know that we were in good hands given that we were planning this wedding from afar. It was so helpful to have her team recommend pre-vetted vendors so all we needed to do was review their websites and have a quick chat (and of course we loved all their recommendations). Michelle was the one with the artistic vision who did all the gorgeous design work. Let me tell you, this wasn't just a few "vision board" photos. This was a 60+ page design document complete with suggestions for invitations to floral to drinks that matched! Then she and the team brought it to life. The wedding itself was an absolutely dream, above and beyond what we'd hoped, but that also wasn't a surprise because we'd known all along that we were in the best hands. Everyone commented on how relaxed I was on the day of the wedding, but that was because I trusted Heather and the team with 100% confidence and they did not disappoint. My mother-in-law now wants to be Heather's assistant! Boy are we going to miss working with this team.

I highly recommend Kenzie as a party planner and event partner. There is no way I could have…read morepulled off this event without her. I am currently living in Europe and was responsible for planning a party in the states. I interviewed 5 candidates and Kenzie asked the right questions giving me the confidence she could do a good job. I typically plan all parties myself (I've planned and hosted many) AND I'm very picky so it was difficult for me to have someone help me. We chose a Swedish themed party and although she had no experience with this type of event, Kenzie did her homework and learned about the tradition so that she could provide guidance. We had 3 chiefs giving her direction, lots of changes and ideas coming from everywhere and in different timezones. Kenzie was flexible and willing to roll with the punches when needed. The highlight was the day of the event. Kenzie and her team set up the event, was there throughout the evening and then cleaned up. WOW, I was impressed! I cried as I entered the room because everything looked just like I imagined. I was the MC and hostess for the event. All I had to do was mention Kenzie's name and she was there to address my needs. She even thought of the little touches like making sure I had a piece of the cake, a floral wreath for my hair and copies of everything for memorabilia. The event venue complimented the cleanup. Thank you Kenzie and team for a job well done!!

I hired Kenzie for my baby shower. I was not living in Utah and she was so helpful finding a venue…read moreand everything that we wanted from the desserts to the food. Her vision was so creative and beautiful. She worked with my budget to make sure i had everything I wanted. Her team was amazing and made sure the event went smoothly. I would definitely hire her again for future events!

Best event company in Utah! They have done a lot of events for me and my friends. Lots of options…read moreand friendly staff.

Every event that In the Event is involved in exceeds all expectation. I've had the pleasure to both…read moreattend and provide entertainment for events produced by In the Event, along with the pleasure of working with top-notch coordinator, Jen Hollm. She is a consummate professional who manages all moving parts with ease, especially under pressure. Stellar decor and attention to detail, every single time. Here's to many more events in 2022!

Angela was so great to work with in planning my daughter's wedding. She kept us on task and on top…read moreof all the details. The wedding came together beautifully and was an amazing experience. Thanks to Angela my daughter's wedding dreams came true!

Hiring Hoopes was the best decision I made…read more I found Hoopes online through reviews so I want to be sure to share my feedback! We were thrown quite a curve ball the day of my wedding in that due to a completely unforeseeable situation, our venue became unavailable. I work as a project manager and can admit I am a very hands-on and organized person. I originally did not plan to hire any additional planning or coordinating services but finally decided an extra pair of hands would be helpful. Even if everything had gone according to plan, Roberta & Shelby were SO much more than just the extra pair of hands I thought I needed. There was no way any of us could have predicted the last minute venue change, but Roberta & Shelby handled it flawlessly. Without them, no amount of my organization or planning could have pulled off our wedding the way they did. Roberta was incredibly professional. She notified me early on of the changes, but only after she had time to begin working out a new action plan. I appreciated being kept in the loop, but also appreciated that she didn't call me the second the news broke...informing me of problems without potential solutions to offer would have been extra stress I didn't need in that moment. Roberta & Shelby were also absolutely in sync with Park City Resort and all of my other vendors. The communication and coordination was excellent. Because they had both taken the time to get to know me and understand my vision in the weeks leading up to the wedding, they did an amazing job of recreating our decor in a new venue space. Everything was exactly how I would have liked to see it, even though I wasn't available to provide any input. The planning leading up to our wedding was also perfectly executed. Roberta & Shelby asked the right questions, ran with my ideas, and prompted me to think about different approaches when appropriate. Roberta & Shelby are both extremely capable and professional, but what makes them stand a part from other professionals in your field is how genuine they are. They genuinely wanted to make this wedding my dream wedding, and they went above and beyond at every turn. Roberta even offered to hold our guest's baby during dinner so the couple could enjoy their meal. Although this wasn't something I saw, at least 20 of my guests did notice and made a point to tell me how amazing the Hoopes team was! That's exactly the kind of detail only a person genuinely committed to delivering an above and beyond experience would even think to do. My husband (!) and I are blown away by the HOOPES team.

We love this place! We had no idea what to expect but Aree was so amazing. She made this the best…read moreexperience possible!! She was so patient with us, helped us decide where to start, and was wonderful with my kids (who are on the spectrum). We ended up doing Alien Aptitude, Squid Game, and the escape room. We actually left and came back in the same day because we liked it so much. It's in a great location at the mall so parking is easy and there are plenty of nearby food options. Lockers were free which was really nice for us. I would suggest leaving any jackets or hoodies in the locker if possible since you can get warm moving around. Each game is in its own box and you can have up to 6 players. We had three and there was plenty of room to move around, I don't know if I'd like 6 players in one room especially if they were all adults. Let's talk about the games. You get a visor with antenna on it and this tracks where you are in the box which allows you to interact with what's happening on the screens/walls. It takes a second to get used to but Alien Aptitude is a good place to start to help you get used to the dynamics. If you step toward the front screen you will move up. Stepping back toward the door will move you down on the main screen. This one I think is fun for all ages and is basically mini games and puzzles. Next we did Squid Game which was more challenging and also fun. It has the familiar scenes and sounds from the show so my teenagers really liked it. Lastly, my youngest and I did the escape room while my middle boy decided to walk around the mall for a bit. This was the first time we've done a virtual escape room but we've done tons of standard escape rooms so it was semi familiar. You touch the walls in this experience more so than the other two games we played. You move through rooms by touching doorways and you open objects by touching them. It has mini games incorporated into the escape room so you're still solving puzzles and being active. It was challenging and fun and we made it out in less than an hour. Bottom line is that this place is a great place to burn off some energy while using your brain and that's a good combination in my opinion. The pricing is reasonable and you might even be able to find a discount code online. If you're in the area and you're still unsure, just stop by and talk to one of the wonderful employees. I know they would be happy to show you what it's all about!

We came here with our family of 6 to check it out. We have three adult kids and one 12-year-old and…read moreI think this would be better for smaller and younger families. We were all in one room and it was a bit cramped. We kept bumping into each other while trying to play the games. The thing on our heads acted as a remote, so we had to move around the room a lot (which was fun). When playing ghostbusters, we got to the "final boss" and everyone in our party got a chance to fight him except my 12-year-old and myself. I felt bad for her. I wish everyone was able to have a turn. At the and of everything, I think this wasn't a good fit for us. It was a lot of money and not as fun as I had hoped. It would be a lot more fun for younger kids and smaller families.

Today attended a birthday party near City Creek. ALL the food was so delicious. The setup with…read moreplexiglass labels at each item, ingredient warnings if any. The 2 workers so well trained and proactive. And then the desserts, O so tasty.

I went to a terrarium making class at Lux with a couple of friends. They provide the first and pea…read moregravel, and you buy the rest from their selection. They had a full catered meal with desserts and drinks, since the company is also a catering company. The food overall was good, and it was nice to be able to take a snack break if you needed. Expect to spend at least $50 on your terrarium. I knew I would spend money there but I wish there was a little more info about this ahead of time. The plant and decor options were good, I do with I had another smaller terrarium option. There were **70** people in our class. Far too many in my opinion. It was hard to walk around sometimes and we ended up in a smaller back room (which actually we were fine with due to sound levels). So go early if you want a table in the main room. They have a lot of people to help out. Everyone was super nice and helpful but we especially loved working with Susan! She was really informative, we appreciated her experience.

Kelly was a life-saver! Weddings are so stressful and she made it so easy for us to enjoy our day…read more She's kind, smart and a very very hard worker. We would 100% recommend her services to anyone looking for someone who will get it done without even batting an eye. Thank you Kelly! You rule!

I wanted a DIY wedding, but didn't know how to go about serving the food for my small reception. I…read morecertainly didn't want to have to worry about setting out my own wedding cake or having my mom/sisters miss any part of my special day by worrying about re-filling food and beverages. After researching online, I stumbled upon Right Hand Gal and contacted Kelly. From the beginning she was incredibly flexible and accommodating. Coming from out of state, we were a bit nervous about not meeting our vendors ahead of time. Kelly was always quick to respond to my many e-mails and put me at ease. Two of her top caterers (Melissa and Amanda) came out and worked my reception. Naturally, I didn't get to interact with Melissa and Amanda very much, but my mom did and she gave me rave reviews! She said that out of all my vendors, they were the most worth it! They made the wedding so beautiful and simple- she didn't have to worry about a thing.....they are so good at what they do. Not only did they refresh the beverages and food, they took care of the toast and some other things I had totally forgotten to tell them about! They completely took initiative and picked up exactly where we had left off. At the end of the party, my family/bridesmaids went to clean up and found out that Melissa and Amanda had not only put away all the food, but had washed and put away dishes, thrown away trash, and cleaned up/organized the entire kitchen area. If they can handle a DIY wedding THAT smoothly, they can handle anything. I can't tell you how much I appreciated having Kelly and her team handle my reception. I was thrilled with their work. I recommend them without hesitation. Major kudos!!

I really hate to say this but it is the worst salsa I've ever tasted. Had the roasted pepper. So…read moresalty and just not a good flavor at all. I wanted so bad to like it. I have rarely met a salsa I didn't like. This is one that I cannot get behind.

Salsa Queen - "Salsa To Die For"…read more On 4/11/22, I tried Salsa Queen's Gourmet Pico, which I found at Fred Meyer's in Boise. Salsa Queen Is a line of fresh, preservative-free salsas made in SLC, Utah. I bought the Gourmet Pico because it is the most popular product. It looked fresh and chunky. I don't normally buy pico de gallo so don't have a great basis for comparison re: store bought pico. I tend to go for the more spicy stuff, but I enjoyed it. I would like to try some of the other flavors. Salsa Queen is a family owned business that was started in 2014 by single mother Maharba Zapatista to provide for her seven children. They started out in local farmers markets in Salt Lake City, Utah and are now expanding into stores throughout the US. She has a really inspirational story. One of the things I love about Salsa Queen's website is her Recipes. Most product websites give you written recipes showing you how to use their products. Maharba does short, easy-to-follow and fun videos that feature her and guests. I don't even watch cooking shows, but I just watched three of Maharba's recipes in a row. I love her! She's warm, engaging and has a great sense of humor. It looks like the shows are all filmed in her own kitchen. You can tell she's a great home cook who enjoys the process. Many of the recipes are kid friendly. Her recipes have something to offer everyone, including keto and vegan options. Highly Recommended!!!

Arbor Manor is a small event center that transforms you from West Valley City to a lovely space for…read moreyour event. It may not be the largest venue, but it's quaint and has a nice garden and patio space out back. I attended an event as a part of the volunteer committee that was helping with some of the logistics such as food and clean up, so I got to see a little bit of the behind the scenes stuff. The kitchen area is very small, but has a fridge and large ice maker. It's best for premade food that doesn't need a lot of prep. The staff is incredibly helpful and accommodating, if you do need anything. The main room is really pretty and has a neat ceiling covered in white drapery. It can be transformed to many different styles, depending on your taste. I especially like the large stair case that enters the main room, just inside the doors to the garden area.

Got married here. Epic. Helped us plan all details and execution was flawless. Such a beautiful…read morehidden venue with great affordable accommodations.

Absolutely amazing this place! We had reserved this at least nine months prior. So I'm sure they…read moregot tired of me constantly asking questions. Stephanie was so responsive to my needs and questions. Cannot emphasize enough how beautiful they made this very very special night for my daughter. when I was telling people where the wedding was, people would all say oh I love that place. They took such good care of us and made the most important night of my daughter's life so amazing thank you Pier Pont Place, and Stephanie B. Highly recommend for any important event!!!!

First off, it should be made clear that this review comes from the point of view of attendee and…read morenot event planner/coordinator. I haven't dealt with the people behind Pierpont, but rather been to an event at Pierpont. So if I ever do plan an event here (which *ahem* I'd love to do) I'll be sure to fill in the deets from the other side. What I can say is that I really dig this space. Located on one of the most personality-filled streets in the city, it's just crawling with character. I'm unfamiliar with the history of the building, but would love to know the backstory. Now it's a beautiful, long and not so very narrow space with a high ceiling and windows all along the north end. It's not quite an industrial feel--it's nicer than all of that. But it's got a city vibe to it that's just kind of special. They host all kinds of events there. Tonight was a tasting event that showed off a simple decor, a few cocktail tables, a small raised stage, and some nice lighting. I would presume the kitchen facilities were adequate, as there were two chefs there preparing a couple small bites. The staff was great. On top of dish service, all smiles. I stuck around until after the official event hours were over, and it was fun to see the staff whip the place back into tidy shape while making plans for post-event mischief. Classy. I'm going with classy. A classy, unstuffy place to have an event.