You know sometimes it's really nice to get out of the city for an experience and this was one of…read morethose times. The Austin English Tea Company brings all of the aesthetics, ambiance, and flavors you'd expect in a proper British tea room. Spent a lovely Sunday Funday morning with friends celebrating Galentine's Day (albeit a day later) with fresh and yummy tea sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, mini, quiche, cream puffs, macarons, Prosecco, and more. We had four pots of tea: Classic English Breakfast, Earl Gray, Peach White, and Coconut Oolong. It goes without saying that the English Brekkie and Earl Gray were perfectly brewed and delicious. The Peach White and Coconut Oolong were also perfectly brewed. The Peach White was fragrant and flavorful. Same for the Coconut Oolong though it was more fragrant with a less robust flavor. Still delicious. The tea sandwiches were served on perfectly fresh and soft white bread. Cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches are always my favorite, without question. The Strawberry Devonshire Scone was to die for! I really enjoyed the heart-shaped Rosemary biscuit that had a hint of parmesean flavor as well. The apricot Stilton cheese was flavorful and exactly how you want a Stilton to taste. Service was outstanding. The decor was brilliant, absolute perfection. The entire experience was reminiscent of tea rooms I've visited in England and Ireland. Looking forward to another visit soon! Note: the tea room is located inside Michelle's Patisserie in a shopping plaza---once you enter the tea room you're totally transported to another time and place of elegance, tea, & sweets.

We had the most amazing bridal shower at Austin English Tea Company. The entire restaurant is…read moreabsolutely adorable. We were greeted by the owner Sarah, and seated right away. The table was decorated beautifully. You pick three pots of tea and are brought a tower of different finger foods and a cheese plate. All of the ladies kept saying to each other how good everything tastes... how pretty everything was! We had the best time. The quiche and the hummus tea sandwiches were amazing. The scones were divine. We all loved the peach tea, and the jasmine tea, along with the Earl Gray. We had the best time. We all agreed that next time we would bring our mother's and daughters with us. This place is a gem !! We had the most amazing bridal shower at Austin English Tea Company. The entire restaurant is absolutely adorable. We were greeted by the owner Sarah, and seated right away. The table was decorated beautifully. You pick three pots of tea and are brought a tower of different finger foods and a cheese plate. All of the ladies kept saying to each other how good everything tastes... how pretty everything was! We had the best time. The quiche and the hummus tea sandwiches were amazing. The scones were divine. We all loved the peach tea, and the jasmine tea, along with the Earl Gray. We had the best time. We all agreed that next time we would bring our mother's and daughters with us. This place is a gem !!

Cheryl and her team made our wedding feel so seamless and smooth! I truly got to just enjoy my day…read moreand not stress about anything because they were so on top of things. They kept us fed, took care of the logistics, improvised when needed, managed guests-- everything!! Couldn't be more grateful!

Cheryl, Rohit, and Simran are such amazing planners. We hired them in the middle of our planning,…read morejust four months out from the wedding. We had tons of open tasks and many unfinished decisions to make. Cheryl's project management skills were invaluable, not only for getting things done but also for keeping us organized and helping reduce our stress. Cheryl, Rohit, and Simran are a wonderful team to have by your side. They're always honest and caring, and they genuinely want the best for you. It wasn't just the planning leading up to the event that was superb; on the day of, they were on top of things. I was truly never aware of any hiccups or mishaps; they would simply fix issues before they became problems. If you want a team who dots every 'i' and crosses every 't', if you want a team who will keep you accountable for all the tasks that need to be done, and if you want a team who genuinely cares about you and your family's experience every step of the way, hire Cheryl, Rohit, and Simran.

I was referred to My Party ATX by Rosie Flora Rentals for helium balloons. I received quotes on…read moreYelp projects, and My Party ATX was 80% cheaper than Balloon Boutique. Yana is very responsive over text and her prices are cheaper than a non-helium balloon arch or wall. I gave her my budget of ~$100 and she texted me pictures of at least three to four different options. She even threw in two extra balloons free of charge. If you were to order a balloon arch or wall with any non-helium vendor, you're looking at ~$300 for a decent size. Helium balloons are a nice way of decorating, without having all the latex powder and dust from using a non helium balloon pump inside your house. Her delivery charge of $25 is reasonable. And her weights are $1 each which is also very reasonable. Balloon Boutique on Yelp projects quoted me $5 for each weight. I will definitely order from her again next month for my son's birthday party. Her Instagram said she also has an all inclusive team of party planning including catering, venue, music and photography. I'm happy to have found a better alternative, now that Party City has gone out of business!

From the owner: When you're looking to elevate your next celebration, MY Party ATX can provide you with a…read morefantastic, professionally made selection of balloons and more. With our walk-in retail store located in Austin, TX, you can step into a world of endless possibilities with our incredible selection of professional balloons, balloon bouquets, garlands, balloon towers, and more. Also offering Tuftex, Sempertex, and kalisan balloons. From intimate gatherings to grand fiestas, we bring the magic to every occasion. Visit our store in Austin, TX today.

Our wedding reception was amazing with Courtney Catering delicious appetizers & meals. Our guests…read morefrom all over are foodies and enjoyed the main dishes with spices mouth watering. If having an event hire them to cater!

I hired Courtney's Catering for my organization's staff holiday luncheon and was so beyond…read moreimpressed! I have worked in hospitality and event planning industry in Austin for many years, and finding a good caterer has always proven extremely difficult. Leading up to the event, Brandi was extremely communicative and flexible with my needs. There was a long period of time where things kept getting delayed on my end due to my organization's policies, but Brandi remained so patient, kind, respectful and accommodating throughout the whole process. On the day of the event, her and her team arrived on time and set up a stunning buffet complete with layered linens and touches of greenery. For the price I paid I was expecting just a standard black tablecloth and chafers on a table, so I was very impressed with the presentation. It made it very clear to me that this is a business that takes pride in their work. On top of this already great experience, the food was fresh and delicious. I am not exaggerating when I say every single thing was seasoned to perfection! I went around to each table and asked everyone how they liked everything, and they all commented on how flavorful the food was. Even our staff with dietary restrictions that received alternative proteins were impressed. I had only paid for the basic-level buffet service, so I was't expecting them to do anything beyond serving the food- but I was yet again pleasantly surprised when I looked up and saw Brandi and her team walking around to each table bussing plates. This was not expected of them at all and I was so amazed with the level of service throughout the entire event. I will absolutely be hiring them for more events in the future, and I recommend you do too!

Hired Jennifer McDonald & J.Renee Events and everything seemed to be going ok the first month or…read moreso. Now after trying to contact her for a month she's gone MIA with our money! Stay away!!! She's been locked out of her office & one phone is now disconnected. We'll be starting the legal process ASAP to maybe someday get our money back. Thank goodness our wedding is still a year away!

I am also unfortunately a victim of Jennifer.... my wedding is February 18th of next year and I…read morepaid her in full for her services... Tabitha, let's definitely join forces here. I have one email from her from a personal yahoo address that we can possibly work with. Although she stopped responding on that email as well. She has several important documents of mine that I desperately need back and I am also looking at taking legal action.

This place is busy. There are a lot of tables and chairs for parents to kick back and chill. Inside…read moreis a giant play structure, 2 smaller kids areas. I will say my kids get bored within an hour or so and the 'cafe' sells go chocolates which is just milk and a bunch of sugary snacks In the sensory room the ball pit is broken the piano keys don't make a sound. It was very disappointing

It's a great concept, I love the interactive soft play areas and the climbing structure for the…read moreolder kids! However, it was way too busy. I wish they capped the amount of people that are let in at once. My 3 year old could hardly navigate the play areas because they were packed full of kids. The play areas were also full of older kids, which didn't seem age appropriate. There were 10 year olds telling my toddler he couldn't play with something that wasn't even developmentally appropriate for them. There were also lots of 5-8 year olds in the baby / toddler only section so I really wish that was enforced. There were also several broken or run down toys in the sensory room which was a let down. For the price we paid, we won't be back due to how overwhelming the place was.

The team at WeTendBar were amazing and so accommodating!! Even with last minute items, they were…read moreable to help make sure our day ran smoothly. Our family and friends had an amazing time and we're so happy we chose WeTendBar for our wedding.

We used WeTendBar at our wedding! 10/10 highly recommend! Julia and Verinda were the perfect duo to…read morehave!! Thank you so much!!

Overall: We invested a lot of our time searching for Hana, and working with her to carry out our…read moresmall wedding. While we do appreciate her time and all the work she did, we cannot recommend Hana as a wedding coordinator because of her unprofessionalism. Please read below for why. For more questions, please reach out to us: noobebe0710@gmail.com. We hired Hana as our Day-of Coordinator for our wedding with 40 guests on October 5, 2024. We only hired her for Day-of Coordination and not Full Coordination since we were on a budget, and I, the bride, took on most of the planning with the help of my groom. We chose her over fourteen other candidates we thoroughly interviewed, where we spent about an hour for each interview. At the time of interviewing and hiring Hana for the job, she was very enthusiastic and thorough in explaining her role and the additional things she could assist with. Here are her assigned roles from our contract: I reviewed how each role went during the wedding: P for positive on what she did well. Our constructive feedback is below for what could've been done differently. P: She was fun to work with and very easy to reach before the wedding, even during times when she was sick. I was living out of town and the groom was living in Austin while planning, and most of our communication was virtual. She always tried her best to execute the vision we had for our wedding. Timeline management: Ensure the wedding stays on schedule P: On our wedding day, she was punctual and ensured she was the first person at the venue, making sure everything was organized. Rehearsal: Attend and coordinate the wedding rehearsal with the officiant to make sure everyone knows what to do when P: During our Rehearsal Lunch on October 4, 2024, she helped us coordinate our wedding entourage along with the DJ, which was very important to us since we wanted our plans to be executed smoothly. Venue walkthrough: Oversee the final walk-through of the venue P: She attended the venue walkthrough on September 19, 2024 and met with our photographer. Decorations: Ensure all decorative items are in place P: She did well when directing the setup for the wedding ceremony. She also assisted other vendors with logistics, whether it involved decorating or setting up for the reception. Vendors: Manage vendors when they arrive and confirm their setup locations and arrival times Ceremony: Line up everyone for the ceremony and cue the officiant and musicians for key moments P: She was able to tell us our officiant was late and she tried her best to contact him. He arrived on time. Reception: Coordinate the couple's entrance into the reception Cleanup: Oversee the breakdown and cleanup of the venue P: She made sure the venue was clean as the wedding concluded. She helped direct what happened with the wedding decorations during the cleanup afterward. Our decorations went to different cars. Even if some of our family members didn't give her the keys, she carried decorations to the cars. She tried her best to make sure the decorations went to the correct car. Communication: Keep everyone involved informed so the day runs smoothly Areas for improvement: For example, she could have contacted our other vendors such as our wedding cake vendor and DJ during the wedding planning process to ensure better synchronization on the wedding day. We understand that we only hired her for Day-of Coordination and not the full service, but we hired her believing that she would still assist with "some part" of the planning. It was very important to us that she proactively contacted our vendors so we wouldn't have to worry about the logistics. We also wish she had given clearer instructions to the vendors about our specific requests and expectations. Although my husband and I also discussed our expectations with her, it should've been written into the contract. Unfortunately, it didn't feel like she made much effort to contact them in advance. While we provided the vendor's contacts the day we hired her--almost two months before the wedding--there was no evidence that she reached out to them in a timely or consistent manner. This lack of communication became evident when our DJ made a few mistakes during the latter part of the wedding ceremony and parts of the reception. While we know this isn't entirely Hana's fault, we strongly believe that better coordination with the DJ could have prevented these mishaps.We also should've advocated having a meeting with Hana and DJ a week before the wedding to go over the final timeline since DJ Abner had a big role in the timeline. After the wedding, we tried reaching out to Hana for clarifications and feedback. We called, texted, and emailed her multiple times to set up a simple discussion, but she didn't respond promptly--or at all--for several weeks. When she eventually did respond, her email was not apologetic, nor did she acknowledge any responsibility for the mistakes or mishaps.

Hana is AMAZING at what she does! She took all my ideas and turned it into something more than i…read morecould've imagined for my baby shower. She went above and beyond and out of her way to help find special additions to make the event that much more special. Her personality and professionalism is the best in the business. We will be using Events with Hana for future event planning. Thank you so much for helping my family build memories we can look back on forever.

Maria did a beautiful balloon arch for my daughter's birthday in January, compliments at the party…read moreall night long! Would love to have her come out again for my birthday, she was a joy to talk with and made sure my daughter was happy with the colors and options!

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This place is a hidden gem here in Austin- super cool studio with an amazing Art Instructor Amber!…read moreHad my daughter's 11th birthday - choose to do the splatter paint room and kids LOVED every minute of it. Her studio itself is a work of art, so you are inspired as soon as you step onto her property tucked up a hilltop with Lake Travis in the background! Amber does a wide range of art mediums for both children and adults. And we learned she does summer camps too! I would check this place out no matter how old you are- it's worth going to!!!

We just left the Art Barn, splatter paint party with Mrs. Gordon and it was THE ultimate party!! 3…read morehours of structured, chaos, colossal fun!!! Mrs. Gordon communicated everything so well, we knew exactly what to expect and how to prepare for the party. Her structure helped the party run smoothly...well-oiled machine! The girls rain wild. Splatter painted every inch of the room, themselves, and their canvas - followed by the water slide and foam cannon. Honestly, the perfect combo! Even my 12 yr old son jumped in on the fun. I cannot recommend the art barn enough...the moms are talking about the adult retreat next!! Bonus: Mrs. Gordon documents the whole experience by capturing the best pictures and sharing them immediately! Double bonus there is an arcade room my son enjoyed...no one was bored on her watch!