I chose Tracey as my wedding planner with high hopes despite no current reviews. Unfortunately, her…read morelack of reviews should have been an indicator of her skills as a planner. Tracey lacked communication with me, my vendors, my bridal party, and my family and was late on multiple occasions. Due to poor communication between a vendor and her, I had to change the venue site two days before my wedding, which was rather stressful. He had requested to assess the venue over three months in advance, and she told him no, never consulting with me to ask if he could come out. I found this out two days before our wedding. She was unable to handle simple tasks and failed to assert herself and take charge of her defined role. She stood in the background watching the entire weekend. I would like to call her an expensive guest, but even my guests contributed more to my wedding day than she did. My bridal party "met" Tracey at the rehearsal dinner. However, she attended but didn't speak one word to anyone and sat at the end of the table. On the day of the wedding, she stood in the background, didn't help solve any last-minute concerns, ate out food, didn't engage with anyone, then took our wedding leftovers home. We were happy to send food with her but so profoundly disappointed in her role over the weekend. A word of caution: after meeting with my vendors before and after my wedding, there was talk they would no longer do business with Tracey due to their poor experience and lack of communication. This may restrict the vendors for future weddings if choosing to work with Tracey as a planner.

one of my new FAVE spots to visit . customer service was…read moreexceptional // the floral arrangements are beyond beautiful + i'm always excited to see the new weekly arrangement. we ordered flowers from here for an event and EVERYTHING was stunning . the inventory changes + new things are always being offered // an EXCELLENT experience overall . just received my first MONTHLY FLOWER SUBSCRIPTION and i could not be happier // they are INCREDIBLE!!! // brilliant gift idea

my now husband and I decided to tie the knot in the white mountains. We needed flowers last minute…read moreand all the flower shops were closed besides DG. We were so stressed that no one would be able to help us. We walked in and were immediately greeted with a friendly smile and a positive can do attitude when asking for help. Tracy was able to put together the most beautiful bouquet in less than 20 minute. she even added a boutonniere to match my bouquet. Tracy laughed with us and cried with us, and took the stress out of last minute shopping! 1000/10 would recommend this shop to anyone in the area needing flowers!

On very short notice...Ruties delivered a beautiful bouquet to my niece in the hospital…read more She'd given birth to my 2nd grandniece. I highly recommend Ruthies!

I called this morning for a Christmas arrangement to be delivered to my mother, who is very sick…read moreand housebound. Not only was the woman on the phone extremely nice and understanding, but she made sure a beautiful Christmas arrangement was made and delivered to my parent's home within 2 hours. My folks were very happy! Thank you, Ruthies!

Wow! What an amazing visit we had at this historic bed and breakfast! The inn keeper was amazing…read moreand very attentive to our needs. The rooms were very clean and the bedding was top notch! I can't say enough about the level and service we received. Breakfast was healthy and delicious each and every morning. We can not wait to go back!!

This B&B is a gem. Margaret is a delightful hostess and marvelous breakfast cook, and I've quite…read moreenjoyed the few times I've stayed here. Come for the quiet escape from life, stay for the scones and blueberry pancakes.

Finally made it to Oxford House Inn! We almost blew our reservation, wow third times the charm and…read morewe're so glad we dined here. This place was recommended by an older local couple that we love to visit every time we come to the area First of all, GENEROUS wine pours. I was happily shocked and buzzed after one glass of Malbec. Second, the servings of food are not small. We noticed other tables taking their leftovers in to-go containers. Baby, we're not in Kansas anymore (NYC). And lastly, the food is so fresh and delicious--the menu changes seasonally and is sourced from local farms, of course! Apps: Pan seared scallops over homemade crisp potato cakes, fresh corn puree, and a red pepper coulis--divine. Charred grilled octopus with heirloom tomatoes, cannellini beans, sweet red peppers, castelvetrano olives, and grilled lemon--an absolutely elevated cephalopod. Entrees: Roasted statler chicken with Yukon gold mashed potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, and cipollini onions surrounded by a garlic white wine pan jus--very mild bird and excellent sauce And my favorite... Filet mignon seared perfectly rare, with mashed potatoes mixed with blue cheese crumbles, wilted greens, more caramelized cipollinis, all topped with a red wine demi glaze We were so well taken care of--the meal, the service, the view!!! We'll happily take another 6 hour drive just to return and do it again. Cheers!

Finally made it to Oxford House (on our 3rd attempt) Right…read moreover the NH / ME border, on a residential street. I felt like I was eating at my friend's Aunt's home, instead of a restaurant. A nice cozy setting with comfort food, to boot. We were seated in the back room, with a great view of the mountains. They took the time to add a little diagram of which ones you were looking at. {See Pictures}. Many years ago, I worked at a very waspy/blue blood Country Club, where the food resembled the menu. Old American standards that stood the test of time. However, at Oxford House, they aren't afraid to experiment with ingredients outside of the norm. Like Charred Grilled Octopus and Pan Seared Scallops over Crispy Potato Cakes; which were our appetizers. For entrees, we had Filet Mignon and Roasted Chicken. (See photos for complete description). The bread basket was a nice added bonus. We were quite full but had to try, and split, one dessert. Maine Blueberry Pie À la Mode. Which was the right choice. As we watched the sun go down, it was a perfect end to our vacation. Next time, I'll try and get a table on the large front porch. Honorable Mention: They pour a nice glass of wine (4 Fingers)

Jackie and Moonset Farm Floral were absolutely perfect every step of the way. From our introduction…read morecall, to finalizing our quotes and plans a few months before and then the wedding day- everything was seamless. Jackie's team worked quickly and brought a lovely energy to the day with their warm greetings. We had our wedding in mid- July and were thrilled that all the flowers were able to have come from Jackie's farm. Jackie's team prepared many components for us from bouquets, a stunning ceremony chuppah, gorgeous table arrangements and lovely touches throughout our venue such as hanging greenery on the chandeliers. It was elegant yet still simple and rustic which is exactly what we wanted. Thank you Jackie and team for making our wedding day everything we wanted!

Jackie is a flower wizard/witch/goddess/genius!! I went in a bit scared of color and asked for just…read morewhite flowers and greenery, but Jackie (and my mother) convinced me to add more pops of color and excitement and I was soooo happy with the result. My bouquet was absolutely stunning and all the other flowers were as well. Jackie has worked with our venue before as well, so she could just roll up and know where to go and who to talk to for a ladder, etc. We loved working with her and getting to know her farm animals over various visits!! She is talented and kind and I would 100% recommend working with her for your wedding or any other event.

y husband and I were absolutely stunned and amazed at the incredible service and professionalism of…read morethe Churchill staff, and the quality of the food that they provided for our daughter's wedding. Those words don't mean that we were surprised - we knew it would be really good. However, our wildest expectations were exceeded time and time again throughout the night. The food was absolutely out of this world. Everyone is still talking about the hors d'oeuvres and the dinner was so delicious. Their staff could not have been more accommodating, more service oriented, or professional. From the uniforms, to the clear rain ponchos, to their genuine smiles, they presented the best possible brand for Churchill's and created the perfect atmosphere for our daughter's wedding. We were so grateful for the presence of the owner at our event; it was another sign that he wanted the event to be flawless, and two of their management staff, although guests at the wedding, were certainly watching and checking all aspects as well. Churchill's staff went significantly out of their way to take care of our family and friends in the wedding party- even making special trips to the event barn with drinks and appetizers during post-ceremony picture taking. It was as though they all knew how difficult and sad it was that the event could not proceed outside as planned (because of the weather) - and set out to create warmth, happiness, and joy to totally dispel the mood that the cold, dreary rain had created. We could not have been more impressed with how helpful their staff was as well. Given that we had to pivot to having the wedding in the barn instead of outside, their staff was right there saying "don't worry, we'll take care of resetting the barn for dancing and getting chairs back to the dining tent." I had been trying to arrange for some guests to help with all of that, and there it was - already taken care of. Churchill's took an incredible burden off all of us with their generous offers and execution of help, and it didn't stop there. The staff was a significant part of helping to "take down the dining area in the tent," and their staff was also there helping to dismantle the event and cocktail barns after the dancing stopped. We had expected to do all of that ourselves the morning after the wedding, and when we went to the barns and the tent and found them totally clean and all the rental items in the catering tent, we were floored. In addition to the "day of" support, I cannot say enough about the incredible support we got throughout this process (not having done a big event like this before with a caterer). The head chef provided an amazing menu for us to consider and an absolutely delicious tasting event, and the Event Operations Manager and Craig (the owner) were a fountain of support with answers to questions, and suggestions for us to consider. That's the kind of proactive service that makes a real difference in an event. There is no other caterer I would use at this point - they are at the top of a list of one now. Everyone who attended the wedding has remarked on how good everything from Churchill's was, and I have been talking to everyone I know this past two weeks, singing their praises. We knew the day would be special, and while the rain dampened our spirits and caused the décor and the plans to not be all we had hoped, the Churchill team totally made this wedding something beyond our wildest dreams. They are all really special people, and we were so grateful they were part of this important day in our family and grateful for all they did to make this day so wonderful.

We felt so fortunate to have found Churchill Events! They provided a wide variety of delicious…read morefinger foods for a gathering in New Gloucester. I asked for a focus on Maine foods plus some vegan items - they met every wish, with many tasty items. Their staff was superb, from initial planning right through serving and passing foods among the guests. A completely fun and pleasant experience!

We stayed one night at the Admiral Peaky Inn and it was such a delight. The Inn is in the cute…read morelittle town of Fryeburg and the inn keeper is a very sweet woman names Mariah. She just bought the business this spring and she is doing a great job running the place. My fave part of the inn was this great porch overlooking the yard. It was so peaceful and we sat out there for several hours. Sadly it rained the whole time we were there but we stayed nice and dry on the porch and relaxed listening to the rain on the roof. The breakfast was so good. We had so many things to eat and everything was delish. Mariah also directed us to a local running trail that was very close by - which was perfect for us (even tho it was raining). Lastly - we met so many awesome people that were also staying there from all over the world. Had great conversations at night and also the next morning at breakfast. Def hit this B&B up if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed.

Really enjoyed a long weekend at this inn. We came to ski in February and we definitely picked the…read moreperfect spot! Nice updated B&B with a wonderful entertainment area. After a long day of skiing, we enjoyed the fireplace and the family games. There's also a lovely library with all updated furniture. There's a lovely sunroom that we would love to have used if the weather was warmer! We also enjoyed the morning breakfast with the host and other guests. The breakfast had everything you could possibly want including quiche's meats, French toast, fruits, yogurt, parfait and juices. It worked out real well for us!

Let me preface this review by saying I had a very particular taste in music and needed to find a DJ…read morethat could perform to my expectations. DJ Shamar went well above and beyond. I found DJ Shamar after doing extensive research on Google for our wedding DJ. Being the diligent researcher that I am for anything I buy, I read many of his reviews and decided to contact him for inquiry. From our initial communication DJ Shamar was absolutely excellent. We spoke on the phone. He was extremely professional with a calming demeanor that made you think "yep, this guy knows what he is doing" It was apparent that his reviews preceded him. About 1 year before our wedding date we hired him and sent him our down payment. He advised that we would have extensive communication a month prior to the date but we had intermittent contact throughout the year. I was extremely impressed with his responsiveness. We set up a face to face meet one month before the wedding. We also set up a 30 minute phone call about a week prior to our wedding date to iron out logistics and the song list. Again, I cannot comment enough on how excellent his communication was. We had an outdoor ceremony on a farm with the reception in the barn. We ordered the "Night to Remember" package. If you are having an outdoor ceremony I STRONGLY recommend you add the ceremony set up to your package. Both the ceremony and reception sets ups are very nice. The lighting and aesthetics are A+. The sound quality of the speaker systems are pristine. WE DANCED THE ENTIRE NIGHT. It was honestly a night to remember. DJ Shamar's experience, professionalism, communication skills were an integral part in making our wedding day so special. It was an absolute pleasure to work with him. I will strongly recommend him to my family and friends for wedding any future events. Thank you Shamar! -Manny and Jenn

DJ Shamar was AMAZING! I had a mishap with my first DJ two weeks before my wedding and when I…read moremessaged Shamar he responded so fast and was so accommodating, I instantly know he was right for the job. He had everyone dancing the entire night and play the best music! Honestly, I don't think I've been to another wedding with a DJ as good. If you're looking for a sign to hire DJ Shamar, this is it. Book him now!

Leon and Nellie have been friends of my family for years (even longer than the decades we've been…read morecoming to New Hampshire), but somehow we'd never stayed at the Spruce Moose. Even without the familial connection, I'd be absolutely in love with this place. Family and friends gathered this past weekend for a memorial hike in honor of my dad, who passed in 2007. Leon and Nellie went out of their way to accommodate us, down to even offering additional rooms when some extra guests appeared and getting up extra early to make us to-go egg sandwiches we could take long on our hike up Mt. Washington. Both our group and the other guests at the Inn were treated like treasured friends in their home and it felt like a big old family reunion for us all. The Spruce Moose is the perfect location---a short walk to the adorable North Conway village, and a quick drive to countless hiking options. The decor makes you feel like you're visiting friends in a luxurious mountain home. Zeb and Avery, the two trusty labs, greet you at the door and will cuddle you on the couch for hours if you let them. The beds are comfy, and the rooms contain no tvs so you can truly enjoy the nature around you (though there IS wi-fi if you need your technology fix). Breakfast in the morning is delicious and filling. Tea and coffee are available at any time. It was an amazing weekend, in no small part to Leon and Nellie. I will be back to the Spruce Moose the next time I come to North Conway!

The Spruce Moose is far and away the best B&B I have ever stayed in. I wasn't planning on going…read moreback to New Hampshire but Nellie and Leon made me feel so welcome that I want to go just so I can stay there again with them. Avery and Jed are the most welcoming doggies, I was only with them for one night and I miss them terribly. The breakfast was excellent, coffee and tea are available all the time. My room was beautiful, the shower had great water pressure, and the lodge itself is super warm and cozy. I honestly felt like I was visiting relatives I just hadn't met yet.