I was fortunate to have a 30th surprise party thrown for me at Mint on Mellwood and it was the…read morePERFECT venue. The staff was incredibly accommodating and worked with my family on logistics, catering, bar options, parking and keeping the entire thing a surprise up until the moment I walked through the door. The venue itself was very clean, spacious and flexible. My favorite part about it was all the Kentucky derby memorabilia that fills the walls - it's like walking through a museum! I highly recommend using this venue for parties, receptions, showers or anything else you can think of.

Mint on Mellwood is a great space to have any kind of function or gathering. It is very fitting…read morethat it is "Mint on Mellwood" because it is owned by Mint Julep Tours! The area is located in the Butchertown area where you are surrounded by other great restaurants, breweries/distilleries, boutiques, the arts, etc. The space is open & has the potential to be any kind of set up you want. We had hot & cold hors d'oeuvres, so I assume there were ways they were kept warm & cold between replenishments. The bathroom facilities were very neat & clean. The onsite staff were very inviting, social & professional.

Old school fantastic places for party balloons. They have an awesome assortment of standard…read moreballoons across the color spectrum. The owners are very friendly and chatty. The other party supplies are OK but a bit thin on variety. Honestly, there is so much more character here and the people who run the business are wonderful - I would happily go here vs. a Party City and you'll find exactly what you need vs. a big box store. Go local and go to Witty's

Witty's has helium and delivers! Very helpful and professional. Very nice and easy to work with!read more

I cannot say enough about Maria and Party Works in making my wedding vision become a reality. We…read moregot married and had our reception at Henry Clay, with the ceremony in the Beaux Arts Ballroom and reception in The Grand Ballroom. I was intimidated by the venue because of the space and height of the ceilings but Maria was so knowledgeable (and patient) and a true expert in not only utilizing the space and natural decor that the Henry Clay offers, but also translating my often scattered ideas into a tangible vision. I live in New York (my parents are in Louisville) and Maria met with me every time I was home as well as met with my mom several times to perfect the design and decor. She was arrived even before we did the day of the wedding and spent all day making sure everything was set up exactly right. She worked with us on the lighting, placement, and worked with with our florist and the Henry Clay on-site team to get all the details exactly right. Maria was an absolute dream to work with and our wedding would not have been what it was without her. She is also very helpful working within budgets and maximizing decor and design based on those budgetary concerns. The pictures do not do Maria and her design skills justice. Will definitely be using her in the future for any party decor/lighting rental needs in the future. Don't hesitate to use her--she will exceed every expectation you have and take your wedding to the next level.

My exact vision materialized before me when Maria and her team came on the scene. She even added…read moretouches with her extra decorations that were just the cherry on top. They went above and beyond but were only expected to go above! The beyond was a wonderful addition, she really has an eye for decorating. Our wedding was the most beautiful one I've ever seen in real life and we will remember the magic of it forever. Thank you!!!

We went to My Gym for a kids birthday party and both of my kids age 4 and two enjoyed their time at…read morethe party. They had a lot of space to practice flips and jumps in all the acrobatic items you would find in a gymnasium. The ladies that worked there even interacted with a children and had fun games for them, including parachute and they had a small zip line which my eldest really enjoyed. Overall, really impressed with the area. I would've just requested that they actually had a party room because it was really hard to get everyone in the opening area to blow out the candles on the cake.

Facility was okay, old equipment. During a part of the class when "Mr Bill" was handing out…read moredifferent color bowls, our daughter wanted the red one and when we asked, he loudly muttered that his favorite parents are the ones who don't shop for colors. Just unnecessary and unprofessional.

Today was a great day!!!! I had the pleasure of virtually meeting Ashley McCauley from Pop Up…read morePlay who is offering up a fun experience called Picnics In The Lou. Ashley showed us how she can transform a picnic date, anniversary dinner under the stars or baby shower into a one-of-a-kind event. The only limit is your imagination. From the backdrop of custom balloonscapes to place settings Picnics In The Lou will dial down to every detail to make your event or maybe just a date night extra special. I'm thinking celebrating with some special girlfriends would be the perfect picnic. Thanks to Cooper's Craft for the goodie bags!! The Blackberry Bourbon Smash was a hit while we watched Miss Ashley show us her beautiful work. THANK YOU ASHLEY....your work is amazing!!!

This place always has the unexpected and things I can't find at Meijer or Kroger or Sam's or Costco…read moreat times. Comes in clutch when I need to make big orders for others or for a personal gathering. My lucky little gift to myself this time was a bottle of Old Bay hot sauce and my favorite smoked paprika- trade spices it's legit the best tasting and aromatic one I've ever had period! Everyone is always chill and very nice when we go in so, always a pleasant experience!!

Gordon Food Service is great for food-service related buying. It's like Sam's Club or Costco, but…read moresmarter. No membership fee and no need to buy 128 packages of napkins when you only need a dozen. GFS doesn't have the warehouse-y feel that the Sam's or Costco do, nor does it take up several hectares of real estate. One of the main things I like about Gordon is that it doesn't just appeal to restaurants or bars, but also to everyday people who don't need to buy in bulk. Sure there are big-ass cans of nacho cheese (and, to be honest, is there such a thing as too much nacho cheese?), more spice combinations than you ever thought were possible, industrial size cleaning supplies, and Holy Cow a lot of food prep utensils, but therre are also single loaves of bread and buns, reasonable sized package of snacks and cereals, family sized boxes of frozen meats, and fresh produce (albeit limited in selection). The staff here is always friendly and I think every single employee knows where every single item is because every time we ask for something we're taken directly there. They don't do grocery bags, but if you have a quantity of stuff to take outside you can use the boxes. THIS, my friends, is a great recycle moment and Gordon has capitalized on it because they don't need to throw boxes out or turn them into a recycler because they go home with their customers. Gordon Food Service is awesome, much more cost-effective than those membership places, and the staff knows where *everything* is.

I LOVED working with Michelle for my wedding floral needs! Michelle is so knowledgeable and kind…read more She was so easy to work with. I was very overwhelmed with my wedding floral design before I met with Michelle. She has a wonderful outline to help you visualize and stay organized. She also had a lot of visual aids to help me along and also encouraged me to make a Pinterest board so I could organize and visualize my ideas. She had so many wonderful and beautiful ideas and suggestions that I never would have come up with on my own! The day of my wedding turned out perfectly! Michelle and her partner worked so hard to make my special day perfect! My flowers could not have been more beautiful. Michelle also took covid precautions very seriously and always made me feel safe. I highly recommend Spirea for all your floral needs, not just for a wedding!

I cannot say enough how wonderful Michelle is and more importantly, how beautiful her flowers are…read more I saw Michelle's flowers at a local shop and immediately inquired about her for my wedding. During our first meeting, she was professional and had a ton of ideas. I am not very creative so she was able to take the pics I had of what I liked and make it truly my look. The florals at my wedding were just stunning. She is so easy to work with and kept me focused and on schedule. When I see people who attended our wedding, they still comment on the beautiful florals. THank you Michelle for making my vision a reality.

Ed was an absolutely incredible wedding DJ, and we are so thankful we chose him for our special…read moreday! From the moment we started planning, he went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly the way we envisioned. His attention to detail was outstanding, and his organization made the entire process feel effortless. What truly stood out was Ed's giving personality--he genuinely cared about our happiness, and it showed in every interaction. He took the time to understand our style, our must-plays, and the overall vibe we wanted. He even showed up early and helped with any miscellaneous task our team needed! Thanks to him, our timeline ran smoothly from start to finish, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. And the music? Incredible! Ed kept the dancefloor packed until the very last song. Our guests had an absolute blast, and we've received so many compliments about the energy he brought to the night. Ed is truly great--professional, thoughtful, and unbelievably talented. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ!

Ed is amazing. He was very professional, yet caring and easy to work with. He worked with us to…read moremake sure everything went right and he made everything much less stressful!