I couldn't recommend Exclusively Entertainment more! They are extremely professional,…read moreaccommodating, personal, and talented! The DJ for our wedding, Maz, executed my vision just perfectly. He was the perfect match for our fusion wedding!

Exceptional - that's the word that comes to mind when we think of Exclusively Entertainment. From…read morestart to finish, Iman and his team did absolutely everything they could do to make the wedding planning process seamless and our wedding day exactly how we imagined. We were planning our wedding during the pandemic and things were constantly uncertain as to whether or not the wedding would be able go to on. Iman and DJ Kia had routine calls with us to check-in and offer advice. We knew we could trust their opinions and flexility during the uncertain times. On the day of the wedding, DJ Kia was so involved with every aspect of the ceremony and reception. He knew exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to make our wedding day an unforgettable experience. He literally orchestrated our ceremony processional and was making sure everything was running smoothly. Everyone felt at ease walking down the aisle because DJ Kia was there to send them off. We were lucky enough to have Iman MC our wedding, and believe us when we tell you he knows how to put on a show. The dance floor comes alive with Iman on stage and everyone was out of their seats and dancing the entire night. Our cocktail hour ended up going over schedule, which pushed back our reception. It was no worry though, because Iman was there to quickly restructure the timeline and ensure everything ran smoothly. Even with unexpected issues, we felt completely at ease knowing he had us covered. He is such a genuine person who truly cares about his client's happiness. We also used Night Owls for our video production and working with them was a truly pleasant experience. They captured every aspect of the wedding beautifully. In just a few short weeks, we had our trailer and wedding video created, both of which were edited to our liking. They were extremely patient with us throughout the process and the end result is videos we still can't stop watching! Thank you to Brandon and the team at Night Owls for all of their hard work. We also want to give a special thanks to Wake on the sax, Farzan on the drums, and Cyrus on the cello. These three gentleman made the music come alive and our guests could not stop raving about how talented they were. My wife and I still talk about just how great it was working with Exclusively Entertainment and we would absolutely recommend them for your events!

My mom hired Vicky as our day-of wedding coordinator. It was the best decision we made during the…read moreplanning process. Vicky was communicative, responsive, and helpful in every way. She helped us with a ceremony script, venue and vendor communications, and with general guidance. Thank you Vicky!

Vicky was my wedding planner, and I really can't say enough about her. Let's just start from the…read morebeginning... I interviewed two planners, and I knew I wanted Vicky right away because I was confident that she could get the job done. She didn't want to be my best friend--she wanted to help us achieve the wedding of our dreams while staying under budget. When we were deciding on what services we wanted her to take care of, she showed us this very detailed list of services, kind of like an a la carte menu. We wanted to keep our wedding planner services at $3000 I think, and so we basically picked and chose which things we wanted her to do. SO SIMPLE. No negotiating necessary. After that, she made it feel like our wedding was the only wedding she was working on. Such attention to detail, with a balance of her suggestions and getting our input so that it would still be our wedding. She was honest and straightforward about what she thought were bad ideas, which made us trust in the things that she was excited about and thought were great ideas. Vicky just has so much experience that--really--every little tiny detail was taken care of, so that on the day of our wedding, all we had to do was get our hair and makeup done and show up at the wedding. (My husband and the groomsmen were actually bored the day of our wedding!) The weeks before the wedding, my friends--who know that I get stressed out managing dinner reservations--were amazed to see me so stress-free! Lastly, and maybe I should've opened with this, as soon as we booked all of our vendors, I knew that the cost of having Vicky as our wedding planner paid for itself. The money and time we saved using Vicky's contacts (especially DJ, caterer and florist) was significant. SIGNIFICANT. Please consider Vicky for your event planning services! She is amazing!

Where do I begin...Christin is PHENOMENAL!! I got married this past Friday and let me tell…read moreyou...she did an OUTSTANDING JOB on my wife, daughter and mother-in-law!! We struggled for weeks trying to find a make up artist and wasn't sure if we would even would find one. She is truly a Godsend. I had an opportunity to thank her personally before the wedding and told her how much I truly appreciated her helping us out in our time of need. You will not be disappointed...NOT ONE BIT!! Christin is punctual, professional and kind hearted. SHE KNOWS HER STUFF. I'm typing the words in capital letters on purpose. The bible says to give honor where honor is due and she surely deserves hers. Christin, thank you again so much for making my wife's wedding day a success. We couldn't have done it without you!!

I got my makeup done for my wedding and honestly, I'm so happy! The makeup artist really listened…read moreto what I wanted and created a perfectly polished and natural look. The foundation, eye makeup, and lips were all flawlessly blended. My makeup stayed fresh all day, and I got compliments from everyone. I would definitely highly recommend them!

Tani helped me to plan my wedding that took place on November 11, 2018 in the DC area. She was the…read moremost responsive wedding planner I had reached out to and immediately began helping me plan the day to make it special and memorable. She helped me find vendors and design the wedding based on my preferences. Along the way, she also tried to help me find the lowest, but quality services. I'm very thankful for her help and would recommend her to other brides looking for a right hand in their planning process! Thank you Tani!

I had my first ever professional massage at TC Wellness in October. Brennan made the whole…read moreexperience very comfortable and took the time to ask about problematic areas as well as give tips and suggestions on how to cure the problems in addition to regular massages. The prices here are fantastic as well. I haven't been in for a second massage yet, but plan on making my appointment very soon!

I had a bad experience here while shopping around for wedding vendors. Katie refused to give me her…read moreprice points. When i gave her my budget, which was our max spend amount, she agreed, and then months later told me that it absolutely could not work for her and that I would need to come up with more money. This is hard for any bride to hear, especially 2 months before the wedding, when I thought she understood my budget constraints. I ended up going with a different florist who worked within my budget and it turned out great.

I know Katy, the owner of Le Chateau de Crystale Events on a personal level for a decade now. She…read moreis an amazing professional, a creative designer and very artistic. She will create beautiful flower arrangements beyond your expectations. She has been assisting the White House since 2016 with their many special events. Three presidents of the United States were pleased with her work--who can top that?

Hiring a photographer was one of the most time-intensive and somewhat stressful vendor research we…read moredid for our wedding as we were very choosy about who would do this big job for us- possibly the most important one- with photos that last a lifetime and beyond. After lots of emails with different vendors, we came across Winnie and knew she was the one. We are SO glad we chose her for our very special wedding shots. Winnie is multitalented in her wedding photography- she is extremely organized and timely, straightforward and to the point, sweet and humble, and most importantly, will without a doubt deliver the AMAZING SHOTS! Our wedding morning was a little stressful as we were down a hair artist (one called out sick and our lackluster company did not send a replacement artist) and we were also dealing with unpredictable weather with small spouts of thunderstorms rolling through with potential to wreak havoc on our gorgeous garden venue. Because Winnie had built in lots of buffer time into the timeline as she knows things always happen/take longer than expected, she was able to keep us right. on. schedule. throughout the whole day. I can't imagine what could have happened if we hadn't had an extremely organized photographer to bear with all of the craziness and still get all of the shots that we wanted. Winnie didn't miss a beat- she worked between the short passing storms to get everything we wanted in all of the outdoor spots we wanted and she kept a calm demeanor throughout. I can tell what a master she is in her work with the lighting she kept chasing and directing her team so gracefully throughout the day. She even shuttled us around the venue grounds in air conditioning to avoid the wet grounds after the rain as well as the oppressive humidity. Winnie is the kind of artful photographer that bends her creativity and works flexibly with whatever variables she is given to not only get the job done right, but get it done MASTERFULLY. Putting your trust in her is the best thing you can do- all she needs you to do is pose and smile where and how she tells you to. She was also amazing in directing our friends and family in what to do in the photos as they were hot messes in the humidity and excitement of the day! When we opened our sneak peeks the morning after (!!!), we teared up and kept borderline-screaming about how incredible our photos came out. I am not exaggerating when I say many looked like we could be on the front of a bridal magazine. Winnie combined perfect lighting, gorgeous backdrops, artful framing, and intentional directing of us to create the most stunning photos of us that we will cherish forever. We are beyond thrilled with how ALL of our photos turned out and can't wait to frame many of them. We have already gotten sooooo many compliments from family and friends about how incredible our photos are. Winnie, we can't thank you enough for giving us even MORE than we expected on what could have been a very stressful day! You made our dreams come true. HIRE WINNIE!!!

We found Winnie through Yelp, began browsing her gallery, immediately loved the asthetic and style…read moreof her photos, and were so fortunate that Winnie had an opening in her schedule for us. We could not have asked for a better person, let alone photographer, to help make our wedding complete. From our introductory meeting all the way through to our post-ceremony wedding album creation, Winnie has been exceptionally helpful, pointing out the "little things" that we hadn't been thinking about but always get you later, providing advice to both of us on everything color palettes to flower arrangements, even going so far as to help us bring clarity to the schedule for our wedding day, figuring out how to take advantage of the light and venues, balanced with our wedding ceremony and reception, keeping the whole day running smoothly and efficiently. Winnie is always prepared and always punctual. She comes with ideas, however, also wants to hear from you and tailor each experience to what you want. The experience of being "posed" for photos and trying to act natural in front of the camera can be a bit of an uncomfortable experience for anyone but Winnie makes it very fun and enjoyable. She gets you to laugh and loosen up and she works very creatively with the environment around you to get interesting and different shots that don't look forced or fake. We highly recommend Winnie and look forward to working with her again in the future!

I am writing to extend our deep appreciation and big kudos to you, James, Joy, and the rest of your…read moreNYX team. Everyone was flabbergasted with the event--how beautiful the space was, the command of the room (and fun) that Joy brought to the table, and the DJ's way of reading the room with the best music that got everyone dancing and enjoying that beautiful dance floor. Please extend my greatest appreciation to the entirety of your team. The moment I met you, I knew you came with a top notch team and that was displayed at every juncture of the timeline within which we worked together.

Howie was everything we could've asked for in an emcee, DJ, hype man, and party starter. Not only…read morewere people begging for his playlist by the end of the night, he made sure to play the song you didn't even know you wanted to hear, right when you wanted to hear it. We went through a lot of changes to our wedding due to COVID, and Howie made sure that knowing we'd have the best DJ for our big day was one fewer thing we'd have to stress about, being flexible and understanding through it all. We could not recommend Howie and NYX highly enough. All of our friends immediately want him to DJ their next event!

Absolutely first rate! Lisa Greenbaum, the account exec and her crew were fantastic. They made…read moremy husband's 90th birthday party a wonderful occasion. It was a delight to work with Lisa and the staff were phenomenal. Everyone was raving about the food and service. And I could play hostess and not worry about a thing. Definitely recommend Corcoran!!!

We couldn't have been more thrilled to have Corcoran as our wedding caterer. From our very first…read moremeeting through the big day, my husband and I kept saying how grateful we were that we chose them. Corcoran handled both our catering and all of our rentals--and absolutely nailed it. The food was exceptional. We're still getting texts from guests saying it was the best wedding food they've ever had--some even said it was the best event food, period! We got compliments on everything from the starter salad to the passed hors d'oeuvres. I wasn't initially excited about the beer corn fritter, but it ended up being my favorite bite of the night. But what truly set our experience apart was working with Jordan. I honestly can't say enough positive things about her. She became like a second planner for us--offering expert guidance, always responding quickly and thoroughly, and saying yes to every single request with grace and positivity. I had so much trust in her judgment, and she never steered us wrong. One week before the wedding, in a moment of pre-wedding panic, I decided I wanted to change our napkin fold. Jordan didn't just talk me through options--she went to the showroom, set up our exact table settings, tested multiple options, photoshopped in our decor, and sent over a mini lookbook... only for me to choose the original one. That's the level of above-and-beyond care she provided. On the day of the wedding, I shared a special moment with Jordan about my grandmother, who had passed before the wedding. She held my hand, we shed a tear together, and I felt so supported and comforted by her presence. It meant the world to me. We will absolutely be recommending Corcoran--and specifically Jordan--to all of our friends getting married, as well as to colleagues planning corporate events at 101 Constitution, where we got married. If you're looking for a caterer and rental partner who will care deeply about your event and help bring your vision to life, choose Corcoran. And request Jordan!

I dialed the number on Yelp and the officiant seemed nice enough. I did tell her that I was just…read moremaking an inquiry and would contact her if I was interested. I guess I didn't respond in a time that was convenient for her? The messages that followed seemed really pushy and a bit rude. I said that I no longer needed the services and she called me "Stupid." Personally, I had to do what's right for myself and the energy wasn't right so I didn't want to book. It's as simple as that and my decision should have been respected as a customer. Glad I followed my gut because I know officiants can't legally charge more than $50 for the service but this company quoted me $100 for some obscure travel fees. Edit: I added a screen shot of her calling and two angry voicemails later...threatening to sue me if I don't take down my review. Personally, I'm not even mad or upset. I'm happy I didn't book her and I want others to be able to make well-informed decisions based on my truth. That's the beauty of all this. Everyone has their own experience and we are able to talk about it respectfully.

Our wedding was very short notice and was with our immediate family only. We looked around for…read moresomeone to do our ceremony around Old Town Alexandria and came upon Rev. Mavis R. Prince from Wedding Right Now. She was very pleasant to work with and made everything so easy! She has a very warm welcoming attitude and she's very sweet. I would highly recommend her if anyone is looking to hire a celebrant for their wedding/ceremony.

Working with Preet on an image I had was really easy. He answered my questions, walked me through…read morethe process of editing and completed the job same-day within minutes.

When I pull aside my QB during time out, I always say the same thing: a good quarterback isn't just…read moregood at calling plays; a quarterback is good at listening. Preet listens to what you want. What you need. He calls the instructions and guides you through the shoot. And let me tell you... every picture is a touchdown. Another thing: the turnaround time is quick. He won't make you wait in in the last stretch of the fourth quarter. You probably have a busy schedule, and Preet knows that. You can trust this man with you and your loved ones' important life moments. Whether it's a team photo, Julie's graduation, or Gracie's baptism, I'm calling Alio Graphics.