We used them for a friends bar mitzvah and they made a beautiful display. Everything was done on…read moretime and they exceeded our expectations. Would definitely use them again and recommend them to others.

Natalia was great! I hired Magic Twist to do a balloon arch for my parents' 40th anniversary party…read moreand it was stunning! It was a huge hit at the party and everyone loved it. We only had an hour for set up at the venue and Natalia and her team were up to the task--they finished everything on time and worked efficiently! She was responsive when it came to planning and attentive to my preferences and what I wanted as far as color scheme and general appearance of the arch. She also added a balloon cluster to my welcome sign at my request. I would definitely use her again!

I began working with Henna in November 2023 when planning my sister's wedding for the following…read moreSeptember. Over the course of 10 months, I spoke to Henna regularly where she told me about her planning services, day of coordination, and decor in extreme detail. She was reliable and understood what the vision was that my sister wanted for her wedding. She was quick to respond, transparent with pricing, and very accommodating to our budget. As we started exceeding our budget, Henna came up with multiple ideas to help cut costs and repurpose items to help us remain comfortable with our vision and pricing while also remaining true to the vision we had curated over the year of planning. Henna and her team exceeded our expectations and are so glad we went with her services when deciding on a vendor that we felt comfortable with. We are excited to use her services in the future.

Highly recommend Professional Party Planners. Recently used their service for my Eid open house and…read morehad a wonderful experience. Super professional and timely responses from Henna and team. They helped get me chairs, linen, and table decor for my party. Timely drop off and pick up. The whole thing was executed exactly the way I imagined. The team members who come to arrange are efficient and clean up after themselves. Will definitely be engaging their services again in the future.

Julie Brook · Married on 08/18/2019 5.0…read more More than a planner - Farrah is a Lifeline! I am the MOB. On a website titled Smashing the Glass I found the most PERFECT and AMAZING Party Planner, Farrah Singh Kauffman of Simply Azure Events. To begin with, Farrah is very calm, kind-hearted, intelligent and very organized. When I first contact her in early winter, she listened to my story and then explained what was involved in a "Day-of" planner. I enjoyed speaking to many of the other planners but each one seemed to talk very fast, they were very excited - so full of enthusiasm. This exuberance was too much for my already busy mind; I was looking for someone who was very peaceful. Even Farrah's email response was calming. Farrah's contract/package was easy to understand, though she was to be a "Day-of" planner; she turned out to be so much more - she was my lifeline! I had already signed the venue Gallery 1028 and their dedicated caterer Calihan Catering, the florist Jori Foreman of Fab Flora, and Kpoene Kofi-Bruce of Mignonette Bridal, an heirloom wedding dress re-vamper (my daughter was going to wear the dress my mother wore in 1958, I wore in 1985 and later my sister would wear in 1990). Most of the vendors were in downtown Chicago. From December on, Farrah kept us on-track. She read each contract, even alerting us to any quirks. She suggested vendors we hadn't yet signed including David Florczak of Posh Production for lighting. My daughter found a photographer from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Elizabeth Wells, and my son-in-law, found the band Big Sadie, who played blue grass. My daughter selected Sweet Mandy B's for the cake and Do Rite donuts for the pre-wedding meal. Farrah explained that, in addition to overseeing the venue set-up, she would be in charge of every item needed for the wedding, this included old family photos, the place cards, decorations and other miscellaneous things. I live 5 hours from Chicago by car. During the planning, I often flew. With each visit I brought more of the pieces. At one point Farrah met us in the suburbs of Chicago to collect some items. Another time I drove in with a friend bringing boxes of items including a mirror, easel, candy, a decorative tree and baskets for the bathrooms. Farrah so graciously collected those items from my family. She went well beyond being a "Day of" planner! As the wedding got closer, Farrah had telephone conferences with the bride and groom she did a walk thru with the caterer and the couple, she contacted the wedding party to be sure everyone knew her and had her contact information and she contacted each vendor to remind and clarify them of their responsibilities. She was amazingly well organized. She even taught us a few things about weddings we didn't know. She also emailed and called each of us periodically to be sure things were going well. The night before the wedding she met us for a rehearsal in downtown Chicago. I might add that Farrah lives in the suburbs of Chicago. For many of the meetings, she drove to downtown Chicago - this is not an easy task, traffic, parking and there's always a festival or parade to clog the streets. Never once did Farrah fail to complete any promised task; she did so many helpful things I can't name them all. I might add that Farrah does everything with a beautiful smile! The day of the wedding we had torrential rain but this didn't stop Farrah and her crew (she had two assistants) from being on time. Due to the storm, my husband and I were delayed about 15 minutes. When we got to the venue for photos (we had the wedding dress and the groom's suit) the rooms were already set-up. She even had a steamer to steam the dress one more time and to steam some suit jackets that got wet in the rain! Everything I asked Farrah, was completed and completed perfectly. If I inquired if something was done, her response was always "done", "yes", "already thought of that, took care of it". She was so much more than amazing and she stayed that way through the entire wedding and as we did clean-up. Farrah was one step ahead of me. She did everything with grace, kindness, and calmness - nothing rattled her. I later found-out the doughnut delivery people couldn't get my Amex to work. Farrah took care to pay for them, she never bothered me, she just worked it out. I later paid her back - wow, she's amazing thoughtful too! I am sure if I looked back at every pre-wedding moment with Farrah and throughout the wedding, I could think of a million reasons she helped make the day so perfect for my daughter and our family. I highly recommend Farrah Singh Kauffman and Simply Azure Events.

I seriously can't imagine my wedding day/planning without Farrah - she is simply the best and will…read morego above and beyond for the couple she is working for. She will not only help you every step of the way, but by the end of it you will want to be her best friend! Not only is she extremely kind, she is knowledgeable, extremely responsive, and of course just a fantastic wedding planner. Hiring Simply Azure Events was the best money spent in the wedding, and they were so affordable for the amount of work they do... it is hard to put a value to the amount of help/time Farrah put into our wedding. I was someone who was unsure if I really needed a planner at first, but honestly I can't say that my wedding would have been nearly as well and gone as smoothly as it had! Her response rate is unreal, and her care and thoughtfulness in any question I had, big or small, was appreciated. Farrah has great vendor connections - almost all of my vendors came from her expert recommendations and we were extremely pleased. She was never pushy - she had many ideas and connections - and whenever I mentioned to a vendor that Farrah was my planner they typically responded "Oh, we LOVE Farrah!!". She is well-respected in the wedding world, and her and Candace did a great job on the day-of making sure everything went perfectly. I cannot say enough about Farrah/Simply Azure Events and how much she did for us throughout the entire process - thank you Farrah!

I am so very thankful that I found Angela at Plan-it Perfect. She has been helping one of my older…read morerelatives in Illinois who has to stay home during this crazy pandemic due to his diabetes. Angela has been helping him with his grocery shopping, pet food shopping, mobile dog grooming, COVID-19 CDC-compliant cleaning services and even at home entertainment services for months! We are so so happy and grateful! Thank you Angela!!

As an Event Planner myself it is wonderful to work side by side with someone as competent and…read morefriendly as Angela. I am the Director of Sales and Gifford's Kitchen and Social and recently hosted a 50th birthday party planned by Plan-it Perfect. Working with Angela was a dream, from phone calls returned to questions answered in a timely manner. I hope Angela and I's paths cross in the future because she is a joy to work with!

On time. Reliable. Very friendly and good pricing. Been using Carrille rentals for the past 5 years…read moreand they never disappoint. Highly recommend to all family and friends

From the owner: We Are a Proud Family-Owned Business Dedicated to Your Event Success…read more Since 2017, our family has been committed to providing the best in event equipment and service. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering, a corporate event, or a large celebration, we offer everything you need to ensure your event is a success. From top-quality sound systems to lighting, tents, and everything in between, we have you covered. We take pride in offering personalized service that goes above and beyond. Our experienced team is here to assist with all aspects of your event planning, ensuring you have the right equipment, timely delivery, and expert setup. You can count on us to take the stress out of your event, so you can focus on what matters most – creating lasting memories. While we are based in Elgin, Illinois, we proudly serve the surrounding suburbs and are happy to provide quotes for events outside of our typical service area. No event is too big or too small, and we believe that every client deserves exceptional service, no matter the size of the occasion. We are here to make your event memorable. Call or text us today, and let us help you create an unforgettable experience. You won’t be disappointed!

My complaint about this place is this... I did not have my event here I ended up canceling because…read moreme and my husband had been layed off from our jobs months ago so we decided to cancel. Mind you we cancelled a year in advance you would think that's enough time for them to book a new event but no they did not refund our deposit. Our event was booked for August 9, 2025 we canceled April 2024.... The place we put a deposit for the dress, The decorator, the choreographer all gave our deposits back because we cancelled well in advance. Oh no not Sai Banquet. They only said if they book the date then they will refund our money... how convenient right. People there is other places that will take $250 to book an event this place takes $2000 non refundable. That is our fault for even doing that. Before you consider this place be super sure or book closer to your date because if something unfortunate happens they WILL NOT give your money back... Don't get me wrong they were nice but it did leave a bad taste in our mouth that we were out that much money...

Sai Banquest recently went through ownership change. It previously used to be Amor Banquet…read more Amit, the owner of Sai Banquet, has been in this business for years, and you can tell he is really experienced. When we were looking to host a party, we reached out to Amit. He called us to his office and went through every detail possible. He became our party planner more than the businessman trying to sell me stuff. We had several dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free, Jain, nut allergies), and Amit made sure all requirements were met. Amit worked with us on accommodating based on party size. The food was from Flambe India restaurant, which is our favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago. The hall is very nice with multi colored LED lights in the ceiling. They have a big dance floor in the middle of the room with a small stage up front and a small host room in the back. They have a big sitting area outside and a hallway for food. The place can easily hold 200 guests and is perfect for any kind of party. Overall, we had a great experience where we, as a host, just walked in and walked out without worrying.

Smartypants is amazing and so funny! He performed the most fun and entertaining balloon show for…read moreour son's 8th birthday party and customized his amazing balloon creations and the show to fit the Star Wars theme for the party. He was so great with interacting with 16 kids at one time and created amazing and unique works of balloon art for each child to take home. We had lots of laughs and smiles all around. He is super friendly, punctual and talented! Highly recommmend!!!

Smarty Pants was fantastic at our recent event AND each and every time I've seen him perform over…read morethe years - which is many times (because many people see how amazing he is)!! It's not just his talent with super fun and surprising balloon characters but his adaptive nature and outstanding personality, engaging everyone at the parties/events. I would absolutely recommend him for all types of occasions : private or big birthday parties, festivals, block parties, - anywhere there will be children!! He is one less thing at your party you need to worry about because he is a sure thing! Truly, he is a whole family favorite!!

We've been coming here at least once or twice a year for a while now and always enjoy the…read moreexperience. There is something for everyone to paint and the vibe here is so relaxed that you really can relax and enjoy the process. If it were closer, I'd totally have a birthday party for the girls here, but I don't think people would drive 30 miles in February to do it!!

had a good time at Art Füzd! The atmosphere was creative and welcoming, and the staff was friendly…read moreand helpful. They made the experience enjoyable

From friends, I'd heard about this venue in Elgin before but never had a chance to visit until I…read moreattended a wedding here recently. Now after attending, I can say that this spot really exceeded expectations. One of the best things about this spot was having a large variety of different areas for guests to spread out and socialize. This led to a much more relaxed atmosphere for talking than most weddings that I've attended (I'm not huge into dancing). Even throughout the afternoon and evening, it was very nice to be able to enjoy appetizers on the beautiful rooftop deck, enjoy music and dancing on the dance floor, while still being able to carry on a conversation in the large main dining room -- or head downstairs to lounge around to avoid the crowds and noise. As I attended for a family wedding, I was also able to utilize the generously sized suites that had more than enough room for everyone to bring items they needed and have space to get ready for the event. The Haight has done the look of a rustic venue better than most places that I've seen. One thing that I really appreciated is that the look is rustic, but the facilities themselves are in great shape and modern. There were also plenty of great photo spots all around the venue that were lit nicely and contributed to guests having plenty of photo opportunities that they could create on their own. For those who were looking to rest, I did enjoy having sofas and softer cushioned chairs available to relax in. Overall, excellent venue that I would love to attend another wedding in the future. A beautiful facility with friendly service and lots of space to move around make this a great gathering spot.

I don't know where to begin, but the main thing is: The Haight made my wedding magical and truly…read morelike a real fairytale! There truly is nowhere else that will give the same experience or the same level of service from Kari Haight or her assembled team of fairy god mothers. I'm tearing up thinking about it. From the start, Kari decorated the entrance lobby with photos of us and our families, and it was just such a thoughtful and special touch. The outdoor aisle and rooftop deck is unreal, and if you're getting married in fair weather it's SO pretty with the lights. The reception area- WOW. The vintage lights and hanging greens were gorgeous. They set up everything so perfectly that I felt like I was on a movie set. The dance zone is also a great spot by the bar and they keep the rooftop open so you can take breather and fresh air after dancing. I'm telling you, this place has everything you'd want for your wedding day! Finally-Kari has a great team, she and her staff and vendors not only give top of the line service and coordination, but they were so kind and took attention to every detail. So I'd definitely suggest going with her preferred vendors, they know what they're doing and then some. Also-I had a veil emergency and Kari raced to the rescue by providing me with one the day of! There's just nowhere or no one else that'll go above and beyond the same way.