We hired MDM Associates to plan our wedding. Everything was beautiful and better then expected. The…read moreday of coordination was seamless making our wedding day stress free and more memorable then I could have imagined.

I worked with Jhonda on decorations and coordination for a 50th wedding anniversary party for…read morearound 80 guests. She is just the best. She really took time to discuss the theme and vision with me and see the space that we were working with. She was professional and easy to communicate with. I trusted her to create something that was classy and special and not "over the top" to fit our Golden Anniversary theme and she 100% delivered. She and her team also went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly the day of, letting me enjoy the party without worries. I highly recommend Jhonda and her team for decor and to ensure a well-run event.

DC Occasions is THE place if you want first class customer service! I've used DC Occasions for the…read morepast three years for all of my holiday parties and they never disapoint! Jhonda is professional and extremely nice and adds a personal touch to every event!! I highly recommend!! She even through in a table linen for my receptionist table which I didn't even think to have! She's the BEST!!!

I was introduced to Claudete Sebben of MK Catering when I booked a venue for my baby shower January…read more2023. My mother was actually taking a tour of the venue for my brother's graduation party and I really liked it so my husband and I decided to host the baby shower of our first child at the same venue for the following day! The venue manager gave us Claudete's information and shared some pictures of events that she did at the golf club. My mother and I both reached out to her and a week later we were meeting her in person. Throughout the planning process she was very easy to work with, professional and had so many amazing ideas that we did not even think of prior to meeting her. For my brother's party Claudete's team did the full service: décor (tables, photobooth, entry, backdrop, wall of fame), set up, clean up, catering (passed and stationary food) and bartending. Everything looked spectacular at the party. The food was so good. The drinks were delish and the vibes were GREAT! Her staff was so hands on and on top of everything. My parents and my brother were so happy with the service that they got. It pays handsomely to have a full service team like MK Catering. They take all the stress away and wow you! For my baby shower MK Catering did décor: tables, entryway, bartending and provided the food display, dessert bar display, serving-ware, full set up and clean up staff. The even coordinated my vendors so that this mama did not have to lift a finger or stress at all. My theme was gender neutral safari soiree and THEY DELIVERED! We went back and forth on the design to make sure it was exactly what I wanted and Claudete made it even more spectacular than my expectation. When I saw the venue I was in tears because everything was PERFECTION! Everyone says my baby shower was the most gorgeous and well executed event they have been to. It was better than some weddings! Her team was so professional, were on top of everything and made my event one for the books. The bartender and the staff kept the party going!!!! I was told my signature cocktails were a hit. It was a recipe I came up with and provided the recipe to the bartender who put his own spin on it and made it incredible for my guests. It has been 6 months later and Claudete still checks up on my family and loves getting updates on our sweet baby since her arrival. Thank you for making my safari soiree baby shower so magical! I cannot wait to hosting more events with your services!

Booking with MK Catering was a happy surprise. I wasn't local so I went with a friend's…read morerecommendation. I am glad I did. The food was delicious: many guests commented on how tasty the sandwiches were. The veggie plate and fruit salad were both visual delights and excellent. Working with Janell was an added bonus. I highly recommend MK.

We had a 3-day work event at the National Union Building, and it was so wonderful. The space is…read morevery nice, convenient, and clean. The staff (Steven and I think his name is Vincent) were so friendly, helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend this venue for any kind of event in DC.!

Brian and his team did an amazing job for my big special day! I cannot recommend the NUB enough…read more They were kind, professional, and very responsive!! I am so, so grateful Brian had availability and accommodated my every need. - Kim

Geli was beyond amazing! She took my vision for a bohemian themed graduation party and created…read moremagic for us. Everything was detailed oriented from the desert table colors to the placemats on everyone's table. She helped us with our color scheme and was able to create a real outdoor green meadows feel in my garage. I mean if that's not brilliance I don't know what is! She was beyond professional, very understanding to our budget and worked with me through every step. All we had to do was show up the day of. Thank you Geli! I can't wait to work with you again! Luwam

Geli Decor is the go-to event decorator for all our special occasions. Geli worked with my family…read moreand friends to decorate my baby shower, which brought the 'Coming to America' theme come to life. I was so impressed and pleased, I had to work with her again for my son's first birthday. Geli was very professional & went above and beyond to make my son's first birthday special. She came to look at the venue in advance and made recommendations that enhanced the Lion King movie theme I wanted for his party. She works with your budget, she's very flexible, ensures you get the best value and shows up on time. I recommend you contact her for any of your decoration needs and you will not be disappointed.

I was introduced to Charismatic Creations from following the Spice Suite on social media. The owner…read moreof the Spice Suite hosts pop ups at her store and Charismatic Creations is one of the small businesses that pops up there every so often. I made my first Charismatic Creations purchase a few months after the pandemic began and bought a cocktail making kit to make cocktails for the Jill Scott vs Erykah Badu Verzuz battle. I also purchased a couple other infusions/mixers with that order. I got that order shipped to me and despite all the craziness with USPS at the time, my order arrived quickly. Fast forward to today and the owner now has her own warehouse where she now sells her products and hosts pop ups for other small businesses as well. It's so dope! Since my birthday is in April and she created some special cocktails celebrating some April-born Queens, Selena and Billie Holiday, I KNEW I needed those drinks in my possession. The Selena drink was tequila-based and the Billie Holiday drink was gin-based. If you follow Charismatic Creations on social media, you know the owner's favorite spirit is gin which on the other hand, is not mine. However, I kept an open mind and I absolutely loved that Billie Holiday drink. Both drinks were delicious and she provided lavender rose sugar to rim my cocktail glass with. I love that this business uses fresh local ingredients in their products. This is another great black woman-owned business that I really encourage you to try and definitely follow on social media for some drink recipes and to see some beautiful drinks. You can definitely tell that the owner is passionate about what she does. I can't wait for things to get back to "normal" so I can attend one of the cocktail making classes. I believe she offers them virtually right now but I've been wanting to attend in-person since before the pandemic hit. Whether you place an order online for shipping or take that journey out to Waldorf, check it out. You won't be disappointed. Cheers! PS: This business also does bartending for events and parties as well.

I booked this company for my boozy brunch/pool party and they were great. Christina( the owner)…read morewas very great to me. She was detailed with all the ingredients I needed for the bar. The bartender was great very nice and if I must say everybody can't wait until the next event. Book this company for any event and the signature cocktails are great!!

Kazeem was extremely helpful and easy to work with. I hired 321 flash photobooth rentals for my…read morewedding in DC May 22nd, 2021. Our wedding guests LOVED it!! The pictures came out great! The photo attendant was super fun and it was such a great experience. This company is highly recommended and communication was awesome. Really professional company. Look no further!

Working with Kazeem was great from the very beginning. He was professional and made sure we got…read moreexactly what we wanted for our son's first birthday party! He worked with me on the template design, the logistic of set up and everything. Our attendant Sabrina was also very professional and outgoing. Our guests gave the photo booth and Sabrina rave compliments! I'd highly recommend using them for your next event!

I recently held my 45th birthday celebration and 25th wedding anniversary at Grace Event Center in…read moreWaldorf, MD, on January 10, 2026. While the event space itself is beautiful, my experience with the staff and catering was extremely disappointing. From start to finish, the event staff were unprofessional and rude to my guests. Several guests were told they could only have one plate despite us paying for an open buffet, which caused embarrassment. One catering staff member even pushed my mother and maintained a negative attitude throughout the event. I also became ill after eating the turkey meatballs we ordered. I do not eat beef, yet the food appeared to contain beef, causing severe stomach discomfort for me. Interestingly, my guests did not have any issues, which suggests there may have been a mistake in the preparation. I brought these concerns to the attention of the event coordinator, who I believe is the owner, Carla, but the staff's behavior was excused rather than addressed. Unfortunately, despite the beautiful space, I cannot recommend Grace Event Center due to the unprofessionalism of the staff and catering issues. I would suggest considering other venues to avoid a similar experience.

The best choice I ever made was to have my 70th Birthday Celebration at Graces Event Center! It is…read morelocated in Waldorf, MD, right off from the busy highway, and the facilities are surprisingly beautiful! I do not live in the DMV are but they made sure I had everything I needed to make sure my 70th was the best celebration ever. It was!! The Center has choice rooms to accommodate your guests, free parking, and nice restroom facilities. When I did visit the area in person, they welcomed me with open arms. It was like we met before but we hadn't! The owner, Mrs. Carla and Office Manager, Mrs. Lisa were the greatest in helping me plan my event. The entire Staff was very friendly, courteous and hospitable. The food was delicious, seasoned to taste, and we all had plenty to eat! I had a wonderful time along with all my guests, DJ, and decorator! Look no further when planning a nice event, this is the right place! I truly wish to thank everyone who played a part in my celebration and look forward to my next event. It was well worth the trip (300+ miles away). I was a happy vintage Queen! Hats off to Graces Event Center!! You are the best and I highly recommend you!! Until next time..... Blanche