This company is a fraud, I used heather to get my wedding together she took payment and never did…read moreany work She stopped all communication with me 1 week before my wedding. Please I urge u to stay away from them

Stole our money and haven't heard back! 2 weeks before our wedding she sent email stating she…read morecouldn't do our wedding. She had not confirmed anything with anyone of our venders. I had to start from scratch and miss work to getting my wedding planned and taken care of. My wedding was June 23, 2018, just to apply a recent date to this. It looks like she took several of us to the cleaners recently and has provided nothing but empty air.

My fiancé and I signed a contract with The Garden Ballroom, 353 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL…read more(operated by Once Upon A Dream Events by Lorraine, LLC) in January 2025 for our wedding reception to be held in February 2026. Recently, Lorraine informed us that she had lost the lease to the contracted venue due to issues with other building tenants. At first, she suggested an alternative location, which we agreed to. Weeks later, she would not confirm the arrangements at that location and then attempted to force us to hold our reception at another venue in a different city, several miles farther away from the original location, without our approval. We rightfully declined and requested a refund of our deposit. She refused, claiming in email, it is within her rights to move or transfer the venue to any place legally based on her DBA. After consulting an attorney, we have been advised she is in breach of contract, as the original location was a material and central part of the contract. She should not be able to move the location without consent from her clients - namely us. In our opinion, this business practice is unethical, unprofessional, and deeply unfair to anyone who trusts her with their special events. We caution anyone considering this company to think twice and protect yourself by consulting an attorney before signing anything to avoid being faced with a similar situation. We are sharing our experience so that others are fully informed before making such an important decision. We all deserve better than to be strung along, displaced, and denied refunds when a vendor cannot deliver the contracted service.

Do no book this venue. The owner's are extremely unprofessional. The couple thought it was okay to…read moreberate a mother carrying her child while the event was taking place. They yelled and yelled, showing complete lack of respect for their client as the doors were open. After being advised that she was the aggressor, the owner, Lorraine, threatened to get aggressive with the mother. She thought it was okay to snatch a $15 candle from a mother, which could be considered as assault. Then follow the mother into the lobby to continue scolding her. If you want your event to go smoothly without any hiccups keep looking. Their conduct was completely unacceptable and they felt okay behaving like high school bullies because, "They are the owners."

If you can lower your expectations from your $40,000 dream wedding to the very reasonable price you…read morewill pay at this venue, you will be ecstatic with your elopement or small wedding here. It is a super cute venue with cute little areas to take photos, a cute bridge with a waterfall and a cute gazebo for the ceremony. It is overall a very, very cute little place to have a small or casual wedding/elopement. My bestie gave me 8 days to plan her elopement and I found this little gem after we realized how gross the courthouse would be for the ceremony. It most definitely wasn't a venue for a larger wedding, but it was perfect for an elopement. We had 4 in our party and the day was not without stress or small hiccups, but overall it was perfect and affordable on short notice. Teresa provided great service and was accommodating on short notice. We did it on a Friday and we were luckily the only wedding party that day. My suggestion to the future bride is to be ready BEFORE you get there. The dressing room is small and getting ready there eats up your time for photos which made us feel a bit rushed. However, we didn't have a choice since we came from an hour away in Orlando and we didn't want the bride to be wrinkling her dress in an Uber for an hour. We made the best of it, the photos turned out great, and the couple got hitched. The couple really liked the minister provided as well.

Finding this chapel was a shot in the dark, however we hit the bullseye. From the moment we reached…read moreout to Theresa the service was impeccable. We didn't know what to expect but it was hassle free. Theresa worked with us when I was hospitalized and allowed us to move dates and times. The little venue is beautiful. Her and Dennis have taken over the location and have added a lot of love to the location. The ceremony was better than we could have imagined. Dennis did an amazing job on photos and we honestly couldn't have been more happy. If you want a cozy wedding with a small venue or a small chapel wedding without all the hassles the. Give them a call. Thank you so much Theresa and Dennis for making our day extremely special.

Hiring Event Sisters LLC was the best decision I made while wedding planning. Lisa is truly in a…read moreclass of her own. She went above and beyond for us each step of the way. Lisa's communication was top-notch. She answered every one of my questions promptly and thoroughly, and she was always available when I needed help. Lisa even stepped in when there was an issue with one of my vendors. Through Lisa's guidance and assistance, we were able to work everything out perfectly. Lisa also has an incredible eye for detail. She was extremely organized and covered details that I didn't even think of. I went into my wedding fully confident that Lisa would not miss a thing. Lisa is also just an incredible person. She's kind and hard-working. Not only do I consider her to be an amazing coordinator, but I now consider her my friend. It's rare to find someone as good-hearted as Lisa. On the day of my wedding, everything went perfectly. Lisa met me in my suite while I was getting ready and gave me the cutest bag filled with little goodies. She was a calming and happy presence that morning. The reception decor turned out BEAUTIFULLY because of Lisa. She has a strong eye for decor, and she set everything up in a way that exceeded my expectations. Lisa kept the night running smoothly, and everything fell into place perfectly. My only job was enjoy myself because Lisa handled everything. She even decorated our honeymoon suite with rose petals and candles. In all, Lisa is an incredible wedding coordinator and and an even more amazing human being. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with her. She'll be the coordinator for all my future events in Tampa. I highly, highly recommend her.

Lisa and her team went above and beyond to make our wedding day amazing. I seriously couldn't have…read moredone it without her help. Lisa is extremely professional and very responsive to any and all concerns I had. She made me feel like there was nothing I needed to worry about on the day, and even handled some last minute issues that popped up without me worrying one bit. We had a non-religious ceremony and Lisa made me feel comfortable and planned everything exactly how I wanted it, even though it we left out many of the typical wedding traditions. If I had it to do over again, the only thing I would change is reaching out to Event Sisters sooner to have them help in the entire planning process. Lisa and her team at Event Sisters were invaluable in every and I HIGHLY recommend her wedding planning services to everyone whether you need just a little bit of coordination or want to sit back and relax as your day comes together for you.

Could not have asked for a more perfect wedding. Michelle went above and beyond to make our dream…read morewedding come true. After multiple planning sessions we walked into the venue the morning of the wedding and everything was absolutely breathtaking. The team was able to capture our vision, and then somehow made it better that we could have imagined. The lack of stress the day of was all because of how wonderful Michele and her team are. I was able to show up on our wedding day and just fully immerse myself in the moment with my friends and family. Michele is professional and experienced in this industry. She has a plan for EVERYTHING and I mean everything! Multiple family members guests after the wedding said it had been "the best wedding they've ever been to". The food from three C's was cooked to perfection, which also received an overwhelming amount of compliments. I wish I could do it again just to be able to work with Michele, her vendors, and team again. I could write a novel but to keep it short, if you are wanting to book here, do it!! You won't regret it.

We had our daughters wedding yesterday and everything was terrific. Michelle and her staff…read moreperformed outstandingly. I highly recommend them for a wedding/ event location. You don't have to worry about a single thing because if you need something chances are they have it for you. All our guest were impressed with the staff and the beautiful decorations. Thank you so much for making our daughters special day phenomenal!

I can't say enough about how fabulous our event was with Dawn Gilmore Productions. Our group of 22…read moreall traveled to Florida for a birthday celebration and we were referred to Dawn to plan the party. She did not disappoint. We struggled with theme and she pulled everything together to deliver a product that was beyond our wildest dreams! The theme was masqurade and the decor was stunning. Whatever we wanted to she made it happen and did so with excellent customer service. I highly recommend Dawn Gilmore Productions for any event you may have in the Orlando area.

From the owner: At Dawn Gilmore Productions, we specialize in delivering personalized, hands-on service with a…read morepassion for transforming empty spaces into extraordinary themed experiences—whether it’s Paris, Monte Carlo, or beyond. With over 20 years in the industry and more than 300 events produced annually, our team has the knowledge, creativity, and flexibility to handle nearly anything. We embrace the art of event planning, infusing each celebration with thoughtful detail, seamless execution, and a commitment to making every event as unique as the clients we serve. Our mission is to craft extraordinary event experiences that inspire and captivate. With a sophisticated and creative approach, we provide personalized planning that reflects each client’s unique personality and style, while fostering open communication, building lasting relationships, and delivering meticulous attention to every detail.

Haven't even met Destiny yet in person, but already so impressed with her professional demeanor and…read morecan do attitude on the phone. She's traveling across the state to work my last minute event. Super accommodating and great attitude... exactly what you want in a planner!

From the owner: Your vision is our mission. Dream big. We make it happen. We will work with your vision and your…read morebudget to provide you with the best of our creativity, professional expertise, organizational abilities, and deep knowledge of resources and contacts. Simple or over-the-top, formal and extravagant or fun and laid-back-you decide. We will work to create memorable events for our clients-and to make the process pleasant and stress-free. Whether it is your wedding, theme party, corporate event, night life event, or a special birthday we can design your dream event.

I have seen marriage counselors before but it felt like I was just there to talk. Ken provides real…read moretechniques that grow your relationship and help you personally. We are so thankful we found him. If you want real change in your relationship and tools to use in the future when issues arise, Ken will be perfect for you as well.

From the owner: 20+ years of experience, a sense of humor, and practical skills that will help you whether you’re…read morepreparing for marriage or simply want to enhance communication and rebuild intimacy in your relationship.