Michelle was great to work with and this place is definitely amazing. My family and I really…read moreenjoyed celebrating my 30th birthday here. Everything I need it was provided already tables, chairs, music, and the kitchenette. Would definitely rebook again!

Dreams do come true at Once Upon A Party!…read more I contacted Ivy to create my grandsons 1st birthday party. She asked me if I had a theme/concept in mind. I had none, except that I wanted primary colors. As a photographer who has attended thousands of parties, I have seen so many awesome set ups in the past; this is both an advantage and a disadvantage! I told Ivy I wanted something different and over the top! (You can't stop this grandma from being extra). Ivy took the challenge and said: you have given me a blank canvas and I will create something colorful for you. That was the extent of my involvement in the party creation. One simple conversation, one contract signed and payment made. I did not need to worry about anything else because I hired a professional to handle the rest. Ivy came up with the UNO Theme; which met my one requirement of primary colors. When I walked into the venue, I was filled with excitement as I saw every single detail. Ivy made sure we had an area with a table and small chairs for children to color with canvases, crayons and markers. Every detail was carefully designed and thought of: The customized floor decal, the colorful balloons, draped walls, colorful centerpieces, incredible sweets table with personalized goodies boxes and backdrop, the tasty and beautiful 3 tier cake, the gift table with a card box, the Photo Booth, space for the face painter and balloon artist, area in the back for bouncy house and piñata, clean kitchen area for the catering, and the list goes on. Ivy over exceeded my high expectations. She provided a beautiful and safe space for our families and guests. She gave us the opportunity to have a party we will never forget. I am forever grateful. Dreams do come true at Once Upon A Party Banquets!

Ivy exceeded my expectations this weekend. The setup was stunning! I'm very picky when it comes to…read moredecor and this was exactly what I was looking for. I loved every bit of it and so did our guests. Communication with Ivy was also very easy, she was very responsive both via text and email. The staff were great and extremely helpful the night of the event.

We booked this event space for a bridal shower for one our friends & the space was absolutely…read moreperfect. We had about 25 people and we all fit comfortably in the space and the full kitchen made it so helpful for hosting. Everything was clean and well maintained, the host provided great communication, and the space was both functional and aesthetically pleasing. We will definitely keep this space in mind for upcoming events!

From the owner: Montrose Studio is a 1,000 sq ft private event space in Portage Park, Chicago, at Milwaukee Ave and…read moreMontrose Ave. Rent it by the hour for up to 80 guests, with no per-guest fees and no required packages. It’s BYOB: bring your own food, drinks, caterer and decorations. The space has a full kitchen with an island and ice machine, a 76″ smart TV, a Bluetooth sound system and WiFi, with 7 round tables, 2 rectangular tables and 40 chairs included. A private parking lot for up to 7 cars is available as an add-on. Popular for birthday parties, baby showers, gender reveals, bridal showers, engagement parties, small wedding receptions, holiday parties and reunions. Hourly rates from $60 (4-hour minimum) plus a flat cleaning fee. Check live availability and request to book on our website.

This a very AWESOME space... with lots of character!! I had my 45th birthday party here. My guest…read moreand I had a wonderful experience. Dan was extremely nice and accommodating. He went above and beyond to make sure my event was a success!! His staff was very nice and professional. He had everything we needed or desired..right there!! This space and his kindness was GOD sent!! Many of my guest that attended my event, are looking to have something in the wonderful space as well!! My birthday event was very IMPRESSIVE.. thanks to Gallery 3949!! You are appreciated Dan!!

We had the pleasure of having our wedding around early March time prior the pandemic breakout at…read morethis place and the experience was excellent and very intimate for our celebration. The decoration, the lighting, and the service provided was superb in every detail. The owner, Dan Simonelli, put a great effort in providing us with the best customer service experience along with the catering from El Metro Cantina. Both vendors were very professional with an exceptional taste for decoration, ambient and gastronomic experience. We were very happy to have them at our wedding reception

Great service and food. Owner is a delight to work with... very thoughtful and accommodating.read more

The space was adequate enough, but there were some issues like flickering lights here and there and…read moresome of the vinyl flooring near the bathroom was rather slippery, which was a major hazard. Overall, not a bad price, but the staff needs to do better about maintenance.

I cannot recommend City Vibes Event Space enough. I threw my moms surprise 50th birthday here and…read moreAneta and Jerry were super organized and super helpful. They allowed me to set up way in advance and checked up with me throughout the whole process from start to finish! Never gave me any issues and were very accommodating. Very nice and awesome people! Super clean event space with two beautiful bathrooms and awesome bar. Will definitely host more parties with them!!!

Jerry and Aneta were amazing host. They communicated with me the whole time and were very…read moreprofessional and accommodating to my needs. The event space is perfect for intimate events. The event space is also very beautiful. I have to say everyone in my party all agreed this was a beautiful space. And an added bonus was the parking. I will definitely recommend this event space to anyone who wants to host an intimate event.

We love having our parties here. Lori is the best. We had 2 parties here. 21st bday and 75th bday…read more Great location clean and well organized. Huge bar and nice kitchen area. Microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator and sink. Just Bring your own stuff: decorations, food and cleaning supplies. Great price great location. You can use the funeral home parking lot across the street as long as you ask first. Working bathrooms and bar area. Fits 100 people tightly.

I love renting out this place! The price is amazing and Laurie is a sweetheart someone please give…read morethis lady a raise!

We are thrilled to have had Dynamic Desserts at our wedding! We had rescheduled due to Covid and…read morewere looking for a way to change up our reception when we came across Dynamic Desserts. Christina was a dream to work with and super responsive to all of our questions and concerns. We went with the donut bar with additional toppings and we're so glad we did. Christina called us to go through details, ask about decor and toppings, then communicated with our venue to assure we didn't have any added stress. On wedding day, theyhowed up to our reception early and were serving donuts before we knew it! Our guests haven't stopped talking about how amazing the donuts were and we absolutely agree. Dynamic Desserts was the perfect addition to our reception and made for a great ending to our night. They're a fabulous family run company and we're thankful to have had them as part of our day. We would 100% recommend hiring Dynamic Desserts for any future events, and we surely will have them back with our family!

The person who owns this business is top notch, hard-working and will in all likelihood exceed your…read moreexpectations. I have had the pleasure of knowing her for a little while and if the product is as good as the person, you should not hesitate to get this entrepreneur a shot!