If you're considering unMuddled for your wedding or event, just book them. Ross and his team were…read moreamazing. They were super organized, easy to work with, and made everything feel seamless. The drinks were delicious, the bar ran smoothly all night, and the team brought such a fun, welcoming energy. We got so many compliments from our guests. Truly worth every penny. I couldn't recommend them more.

There are not enough good things in the world to say about unMuddled! From the first correspondence…read moreto the handshake farewell of our wedding, Ross and his team were the most professional people I have ever worked with. I've been in the entertainment world in Chicago for 25 years, and I don't want to work with anyone else ever again. Ross and the team at unMuddled were honest, fair, and went above and beyond to not only make us feel special, but make our guests feel special. unMuddled cultivated a specialized menu for our wedding, and worked with us not only on the menu, but also helped us figure out what alcohol to buy. They crafted specialized cocktails for both the bride and groom, and honestly stole the show in the best way possible: they didn't need any tending to. When I first reached out to Ross, I immediately felt at ease, and never once worried about how our wedding would turn out. Ross, I hope you read these reviews... I can't thank you enough for helping to make our wedding the night it was. You're the best.

I know I put a review in last year for when I ordered catering for my dad's birthday party. I just…read morehad them bring in the Holiday Buffet for an office celebration at my new job, and everyone enjoyed the food and even took leftovers home! Victor delivered our order this time, and he's the best. Michelle is always helpful and quick to respond when I need to place an order.

We just had a pulled pork and baked potato bar for a party of 90. I ordered for 100. Everyone…read moreloved the food! We had about 25 potatoes left over and 1/4 of the two heaping pans of pulled pork (perhaps due to 10 vegetarians in our crowd) because we all thought the pulled pork tasted great. They delivered and set up in about 10-15 minutes. We didn't use servers. The whole process was smooth. This is our second event with them. The last was a wedding of 250 people. We highly recommend!

Using Sir Mix-a-Lot Bartending was the best party planning decision I have ever made. I hired a…read morebartender for my New Years Party for 30+ people last year and my guests and I had the most wonderful time. The company worked with me to craft specialty holiday themed cocktails for my party and the exact amount of ingredients to get before hand. The bartender we had made consistent, wonderful drinks the entire 4 hours and my guests and I could not have been more pleased! As someone who loves to host, having a professional and personal bartender elevated it to the next level. I look forward to hiring Sir Mix-a-Lot again this year!

If i could give more stars i would. Tony is such a…read moreprofessional. His specialty drinks are out standing. Had a crowd of over 40 people and he didn't break a sweet. I'm having a Christmas party and booked him.

We recently attended a wedding reception at a nearby forest preserve that used the services of A…read moreTouch of Elegance. Needless to say, it was an enjoyable experience! The meals came from someone else, but the orderly fashion it was presented and served was duly noted. That goes double for the drink line as well; I ordered non-alcoholic drinks and still felt appreciated. Kudos to the two sisters and Diane D. who worked the event! A Touch of Elegance definitely showed a touch of class!.

A Touch of Elegance was nothing but a disappointment by Denise (Owner) our event executer…read more When reading this review, please realize this was written to help other brides and people who deserve an amazing event planner/executor for their special day. We hired a Touch of Elegance to ONLY execute our designs for our wedding in September 2019. I (The Bride) worked with the owner herself, Denise, who agreed to take on this project. I gave her specific details and instructions on how I wanted key aspects of my wedding to come together which included: putting up a photo backdrop which I designed, placing all tent cards in order on the backdrop, assisting with gathering family members for pictures during cocktail hour, making sure the banquet hall was ready (table numbers, reserved seating, guest gifts) for photography before guests arrive, setting up the memory table, the autograph table, and placing signage. We also had a surprise swing dance number for our guests and I had a dress change, so that is the only thing that she helped us with correctly. Please see the images attached regarding how each part was executed INCORRECTLY as there was not enough room to write it all here sadly. We gave Denise a Call regarding feedback Being the "Hospitality Power Couple" (name given by our family and friends) and myself for receiving a degree in graphic design and hospitality, we were EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. Learning of some of the issues during our wedding, after our wedding, learning much more from family friends, and the staff of our hotel venue about Denise was hard to take in. Unfortunately, we had to call Denise to ask how she felt our wedding day went as we wanted to hear her side of the story. The best way to sum up the call would be that it showed us who Denise really is. She kept telling us "She DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME". Our first thought was, if you did not leave yourself enough time, why not bring in more of your staff to help you. We placed our trust and faith in her as she reassured us many times everything will be wonderful on our wedding day since we were over organized and too detailed, but it shows that no matter how OCD you may be, it can still be executed WRONG. With Denise knowing all this taking place during our wedding, we feel we wasted our money as we never planned to have an event planner execute our designs but my now husband convinced me that she was worth it. Sadly, we were wrong, and we paid for it as we DID NOT RECEIVE A REFUND from Denise. From one business owner to another (founder of my graphic design company and a nonprofit), I was also DISAPPOINTED that she DID NOT CARE TO CALL us for our feedback. I had to reach out to her to set up a call. As an owner, I would want my clients to be honest with me about my work, my work ethic, and how I am as person when working with clients. I am always trying to be better for my clients, and I hope she does the same going forward because I will never recommend her to family or friends after this experience. I hope Denise learns from our wedding on how not to treat people and their guests when hosting an event. My biggest hope is that she does not cause any of these problems for anyone else's event going forward as no one needs more stress on a big day like their wedding or any special event for that matter.

As with most Wedding Planners and Event Managers - we are very focused on finding the ideal venue,…read morewhich will help us to deliver a beautiful and memorable event for our clients. Our first impression upon arriving at The Cotillion Banquets in Palatine, IL - for an upcoming wedding venue selection visit, was the grand and opulent exterior and ample parking lot. Our team from Luxe Décors and Events, LLC, was greeted by George, the director and information specialist on everything you hoped for, wanted and envisioned to happen, at The Cotillion Banquets in Palatine, IL. George is beyond warm, pleasant, professional, knowledgeable, charming, gracious, efficient, and oh so very skilled at listening to what you would like to accomplish for the event, that you have been hired to do. We hit it off with George IMMEDIATELY upon meeting him. He took us on a guided tour of The Cotillion Banquets, explaining to us in measured detail, what was at our disposal, to ensure that we would be able to do everything that we had planned, and be able to provide our clients - the wedding of their dreams, with regards to their décor and wedding theme. The staff at The Cotillion, under George's dedicated, experienced and genuine love and pride for what he has been doing for so many, many years - also reflects the outstanding service provided by everyone at The Cotillion Banquets. The kitchen staff, is beyond kind, truly professional and obviously loves what they do. The table settings were impeccable. The food - all freshly prepared by The Cotillion staff - is simply AMAZING !!! When we first arrived to meet with George and get to see what The Cotillion had to offer - we had already been informed about the superb level of service and the first class menu selections. The Cotillion DID NOT DISAPPOINT. We were also introduced to the owners of The Cotillion, who were also so genuinely kind and considerate, obviously wanting to also ensure, that we knew they were available, should we have any additional concerns. The Cotillion Banquets in Palatine will forever be Number One on our recommendation list for any and all events, which we are privileged to manage. We cannot say enough about ALL that George did to make this wedding event so beautiful, memorable, classy and successful. No matter how skilled, talented, or experienced an Event Planner is - without directors such as George at the venue site - who can offer their kindness, experience and support - an event will not be as successful and seamless as you may have envisioned. We at Luxe Décors and Events, LLC, are eternally grateful to you George, your staff and the owners - at The Cotillion Banquets in Palatine - for your genuine friendship, guidance and assistance, in helping to make the wedding event on November 22, 2024, the elegant success that it was. THANK YOU GEORGE, FOR MAKING OUR JOB SEAMLESSLY SUCCESSFUL!! Bravo to you George and a special toast as well to you and Everyone at The Cotillion Banquets.

Beautiful Banquet hall in Palatine ideally located just off the highway with plenty of parking and…read morean inviting entryway. The chandelier and lighting make the hall ideal for a wedding venue. Adding on the hall decorator with the smoky mist and abundance of flowers made the evening fairytale like.

My husband and I hired Corky's Catering for our winter wedding at Garfield Park Conservatory after…read morereading many positive reviews about the company. We couldn't have been happier with our decision! We dealt with Kristina Hickey who was extremely professional throughout the entire process, answered all of our questions, took notes of what was important to us, and removed any stress associated with planning a wedding. What was really a nice touch is that she had bottles of Korbel champagne, my mother-in-law's favorite, after we briefly mentioned that was her preferred brand. It was those thoughtful touches that made the day extra special! We did a food tasting ahead of time and were blown away by the options and how delicious the food was. My guests are still raving about the food and how Kristina and her team handled everything so nicely; and not just with the food, but the overall set up of the venue. Everyone on her team showed up on time, looked wonderful in their white and black attire and were courteous with guests throughout the evening. When you hire the right people for your wedding, the stress level completely disappears. Throughout the few months leading up to my wedding, my friends and family often commented on how calm I seemed, and that's because I hired the right team. Words can't really express how deeply grateful we are to Corky's for all the work they did to ensure our special day was phenomenal!

I have only HIGH PRAISE for Corky's Catering and Elegante Cuisine! I hosted my 60th Birthday party…read moreon December 27, 2024 and they made it a raving success. I had the chicken piccata, Yankee pot roast, and mixed julienne vegetables, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and salad. All of my guests, including seasoned chefs attending, commented that the food was excellent. The extremely efficient, courteous, and professional staff assisted me with set-up with lightening speed and precision. They took my instructions and orchestrated a symphony of décor that transformed the room within minutes into an elegant dining hall and ballroom fit for royalty. The serving staff was attentive and responsive beyond measure. They even met my baker, received my cake, and stored it for me before I even knew it had arrived. They literally headed off all possible stress from the event prep and enabled me to open my party with ease. I enthusiastically recommend them for your next event and feel they are worth every penny I paid them.

Had such a great experience working with Kacilynn and FFT for our wedding at the Chicago History…read moreMuseum this April. Our vision was really brought to life and we got SO many compliments on the food. The apps, the salad, the meals, late night snacks and dessert. I feel like that never happens at weddings! Thank you thank you thank you to everyone at FFT who helped us pull off such a special event!

FFT made our dreams come true! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dana. She went above and…read morebeyond to ensure I had the wedding of my dreams. From day one, she was organized, thoughtful, and incredibly supportive. She walked us through schedules and timelines, anticipated needs before we even knew we had them, and stepped in whenever communication or coordination with vendors was needed. Dana was the calm in the chaos and the backbone of our entire day. She handled every detail flawlessly and made us feel so taken care of every step of the way. Our wedding truly wouldn't have been possible without her dedication, professionalism, and heart. She is amazing, and we are endlessly grateful! If you're lucky enough to work with Dana, you're in the best hands imaginable.

Last weekend me and few of my friends went to Chicago for my friend's Bachelorette. Oh boy! What a…read morefun night we had. VIP Bachelorette is the best team you can work with when it comes to partying :) We had two packages with them... nails and cocktails during the day and the ultimate night out at night. Both were handled fabulously and all of us had the best time ever. Danielle was our event coordinator who was very quick at responding to all my emails. Emily was there with us on the party bus and she is awesome!!! Overall i highly recommend everyone to go for VIP Bachelorette if you wanna party hard!!

This company is horrible. My friend traveled from Mississippi for her shower which we paid for in…read moreadvance over 1000$ and it was terrible. We had a bus with no AC no water nothing. No hoodie bags as promised and their rep Angela who handles everything literally screamed at us. Did nothing to rectify when they had plenty of time to. Do not use them! WORST COMPANY EVER!

We hired Chef by Request Catering for my daughter's graduation/going away party. Staff was helpful…read moreand courteous, food was delivered and set up on time, but most important- the food was delicious.......and there was A LOT!

We had a wonderful experience. Lots of communication to help plan our party. The staff was on…read moretime and so professional! Bartenders, chef, and servers were self directed which made our party stress free!

We hired John's Bartending Service for my birthday party and it was amazing! Shannon was our…read morebartender and she was wonderful! We had to pivot quickly because of the weather and she was very flexible. The last hour we went outside and she moved outside with us. The drinks were delicious and everyone appreciated her being there!

Top service, party would not been the same without Dan serving our party guest, knowing everyone's…read moredrinks and refilling as needed. Our guest truly enjoyed his drinks, and his friendly outgoing demeanor. Really Top class, thank so much Dan.