Connie & her staff handled my wedding this past summer & they did an AMAZING job! I would highly…read morerecommend her. They were there on time to set up. Everything looked just the way I had envisioned it & how Connie & I had talked about. She was really able to take my vision & make it reality. She had done many weddings at the location of my wedding before but many of my guests who had attended there said they had never seen the hall look so stunning as it did that night. She also did the outside for the actual ceremony, which was just as stunning. The communication with Connie was very comforting to know that on such a big day she was taking care of some of the most important details. She was always quick to return my calls or email. She had the BEST pricing around & she would be the exception on the old phrase, " You get what you pay for" with A Special Occasion you get a WHOLE LOT MORE. Her staff even helped break down things later in the evening that they didn't have to clean up so we could focus more time with our guests. She has great working relationships with many of the hall rentals, she worked VERY well with our caterer in coordinating times so that I didn't have to. She is an A+ class professional but she makes it seem like you're just an old friend that she is there to help. You won't go wrong choosing her & her team.

From the owner: Established in 1988, A Special Occasion LLC is a party equipment rental service working throughout…read moreBrooksville, Florida and the surrounding area. Our skilled professionals can help you plan your next event, making it gorgeous, memorable, and fun. We specialize in weddings, receptions, theme parties, celebrations, birthdays, and more. Our inventory includes rentals and purchases for everything you need for your special day, including arches, tents, tables, chairs, invitations, flowers, guest books, balloons, games, catering, and everything in between. Give us a call today to book an appointment!

Tiffany is, hands down, the absolute perfect wedding planner. She thought of all the things that…read morenever even crossed our minds. She is the consummate professional and communicated perfectly with all our vendors and us. If there were any hiccups on our daughter's big day we never knew about them. Rush to sign your contract with her!! You will NOT be disappointed!!

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.

My husband and I used this venue for our special day. It was beautiful and Ann Marie went above and…read morebeyond!

Scheduled an event that we had to cancel due to COVID. They agreed to refund our $500 deposit. 2…read moreyears later, we still have not received our money back after we were advised a year ago they had a refund check and were mailing it out the next day. Filed a BBB complaint, they were sent 2 notices and didn't respond to either.

Catrina Walters is a great event planner. She handles all the details, has excellent businesses…read moreshe works with, pays attention to details and charges a fair price for all that she does. She planned my husband's Celebration of Life and the tables and decor were outstanding. She brought in top notch people to assist her on the set up and event day. The guests were very complimentary of the decor and the whole event. She made the whole thing so easy for me- not a thing to worry about except just show up. I highly recommend Catrina and her staff.

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."

Working with Weddings in Paradise was a joyful experience. Jillian went above and beyond to make…read moreour day a memorable one. I definitely recommend her and her team to those looking for a wonderful and professional experience.

From the owner: Welcome to Weddings in Paradise! “Where Your Dreams Come to…read moreLife through Unparalleled Passion, Vision, and Experience” Congratulations! You have reached the beginning of your final destination. The start from which to launch your dreamiest and most beautifully choreographed wedding. With Weddings in Paradise to commemorate the beginning of something spectacular that will propel a beacon of love towards the forever path! Our seasoned, professional team and extensive network of wedding industry leaders, located both in Florida and Jamaica, work masterfully and tirelessly together, launching your uniquely tailored destination wedding and vacation brilliantly and elegantly. Associate with unparalleled vision and inspired creativity towards your ideal experience of a touch of divine perfection. We are so pleased and honored to have you here, and we are delighted to show you more... Contact us to schedule your consultation.

we attended a wedding at the beautiful Jubilee Estates but…read more venues event planner - Jennifer was very unprofessional, intrusive and thinks she is the hostess drinking and dancing on the job - wearing flashy clothing to attract attention, and rude to guests she made a conscious effort to be visible to wedding owners blocking the view of guests and monitoring continuously by being in the middle of a everything like gestapo at rehearsal and wedding day She was inviting guests to dance floor I have never seen a wedding planner like her oblivious to problems happening - sound system problems , one table that wasn't cleared up until waiters realized for about 30 minutes as she was too busy having fun herself - Best wedding planners are invisible and monitor and manage behind the scenes they make a conscious effort not to standout but yet here she was on bright red clothes on rehearsal day and flashy outfit with a hat dancing around during wedding - the wedding was shutdown at 10 pm due to noise ordinance ( law enforcement came) - planner should have known and dısclosed this as website stated 11 .she was not meticulous which is what wedding planning is about ! Despite being asked questions on timeline during rehearsal dinner wedding planner was not able to answer what time guest should arrive and was dismissive to all questions stating her assistant was there not herself When asked about potential tree nut allergy she responded ( so they probably should not eat it - rather than coming up with alternate plan) planner was blatantly rude to younger members of the family as well sometimes trying to physically snatch an object from their hands. I would not recommend her to anyone maybe his team members are better at doing wedding planning .

Everything! Jennifer is extremely unprofessional and rude and dishonest . I don't want to even…read morestart reviewing her because I'm traumatized and don't want o relive the experience of my daughter's wedding. Will never recommend her to anyone.

Amazing course. Definitely my favorite in the area, today was the perfect weather to get out before…read morethe snowbirds return down. Not too hot and recently rained so conditions were fair. Greens were rolling well

Located in a gated residential development on highway 41 about 1 hour north of Tampa. It is…read moreoperated by Hampton Golf. The terrain is rolling and adds a lot of interest to the course. The clubhouse is huge (80,000 SF) and sits on a hill that provides views rarely seen in Florida. This is an upscale residential development that opened just before the recession. There are not many homes on the course although building has recently resumed. The natural setting is very enjoyable to one living in an urban environment. We saw a flock of 15 wild turkey hens on the back nine. Complimentary range balls are included. The 19th hole has an outdoor deck with expansive view of the course. Good overall experience.

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Grainger for our wedding back 2014 of June 7th…read more Although his company was based in Lakeland, Florida he made the effort to travel to Atlanta, Ga to DJ for our wedding. As I recall his choice music was all appropriate for the moments and his price was very reasonable. He had brought much joy and excitement to our special day.

We just used Graingertainment for our daughters Sweet 16 birthday party. They were very happy and…read morethe kids enjoyed every minute of it. He kept the teenagers engaged and even threw in some classics for us old parents . We highly recommend this company. No question in our mind the dj is the life of the party.