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Milestone Entertainment of New England

Milestone Entertainment of New England

(2 reviews)

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest congratulations…read moreon deciding to enter into the lifetime commitment of marriage! At this point in time, you have been searching the internet far and wide I am sure to find the right services for your wedding entertainment, and keeping in line on a strict budget. I wish to tell you of my personal experience with Gabriel Fierro and his services at Milestone Entertainment of New England. Upon meeting with him, I knew firsthand that he was not some fly-by-night or on-the-side DJ but one who puts his sincerest passion and hard work into ensuring that everyone has the kind of entertainment experience that they have always dreamed of while working closely with us within our strict budget. Everything was thoroughly planned out from beginning to end, as we also employed his services as wedding officiant. The wedding packet shown to us was very detailed and gave us a plethora of options to choose from in addition to adding in our own ideas. We wanted a very unique wedding, and indeed, Mr.Fierro and his staff were extremely accommodating and helpful throughout this process. His prices were very reasonable and the quality of entertainment far surpassed my expectations! I have been to several weddings throughout my lifetime, and the most recent ones where I was a guest in attendance the bride and groom decided to hire someone who only did entertainment on the side, worked off of an iPod, and had no personality whatsoever. This was not the case when I worked with Mr.Fierro and company. He let us choose which music we preferred to have played and which music we did not want to have played, in addition to a perfectly run timeline of events that went off without a hitch that complemented our photographer extremely well. His and his emcee's personalities really reflected that of the kind of wedding we wished to have, because they took the time to get to know us one-on-one through several in-person meetings. They were punctual, formally-dressed, well synchronized to our venue, and all-around fantastic people to work with. My wedding guests told us that the entertainment we chose made our weddings one of the best they had ever attended, and I cannot help but believe this is because of how much Milestone went to understanding our needs! Before you settle on someone who you know that "does DJing on the side" and/or "is a friend of the family willing to do it for dirt cheap", please seriously consider having a free, no-obligation in-person consultation with the folks at Milestone. My husband and I were married a year ago and we still have people raving about how fantastic the whole event was!

If you are looking for professionalism at it's best, Gabe is your guy. I have hired Milestone 5…read moretimes now and every experience has been beyond exceptional. You will not be disappointed!

Tallulah's Catering

Tallulah's Catering

(19 reviews)

I have to say, I picked Tallulah because they came highly recommended from a friend. However, I…read morewas somewhat disappointed. I wanted the bridal shower to be special with food beyond what I could do. I just don´t feel we got our monies worth. Finger food menu was missing a few items with the agreed upon menu yet we still paid the invoice price per person. Some food was not warm.

Tallulah's was the caterer for my partner's 50th birthday celebration on 12/15/12. This was the…read morefirst time I had ever booked a caterer, so I really had no clue what I was doing, but from the very start Leah was helpful, offered advice and was so easy to work with. I was able to go to their office to pick up samples of the menu she had prepared and I was sold! Even bringing it home and heating it up myself 3 hours later, it was delicious! The night of the party, Leah, TJ and Tim arrived on time and were so prepared, pleasant, fun and professional. They made the party so special for me, my partner and all of our guests. Every time I tried to do something myself, one of them would say "I'll do it, you enjoy your party." Wow. The price was very reasonable and the food was so delicious. Everyone raved about it! And the birthday cake was out of this world! Tallulah's makes everything simple and fun for their clients. I would recommend them to anyone planning a party or event. I would definitely use them for other big parties...and I may have to...now my partner tells me she's spoiled! Thanks, Carrie, John, Leah, TJ and Tim!

La Notte Weddings and Special Events

La Notte Weddings and Special Events

(18 reviews)

I really, really, REALLY wish that I could give them 5 stars like I know they deserve. La Notte was…read moremy family's FAVORITE restaurant. We've had banquets there and gone in for their Easter brunch. Their pasta was always delicious and they offered a "create your own pasta" menu. However, in recent months it seems like they've been trying to re-vamp the place. They remodeled the dining area and got rid of the cool upper seating level and completely flattened the room out. They also changed the menu and starting calling themselves "Tavern on the Hill". Seems to me like they were trying to cater to the after work crowd by calling it a tavern. Got rid of a lot of the amazing pasta dishes and replaced them with sandwiches that are lackluster. I had the three cheese grilled cheese the last time I went in and was left wondering what happened to the La Notte I knew and loved. The sandwich was weirdly soggy and on a bread that I didn't enjoy and the fries seemed like they were almost microwaved. On another occasion when I went in I asked if they could make a dish from their old menu. Even that just wasn't the same. Not sure if their chef left, but if he did, I would like to go find him to beg him to go back and bring La Notte back to its former glory.

My husbands company had a Christmas party here. It was HORRIBLE! They put out pasta with tomato…read moresauce for a starter. It was so bland the sauce was extremely under cooked. I ordered the steak, potatoes and vegetables. The roasted potatoes were hard and tasted raw. The vegetables had ZERO seasoning or flavor. The steak is the McDonald's of stake's. It was cooked medium again with zero flavor. If you want an over priced banquet hall with under seasoned bad food then book here! Wish I could give it ZERO stars.

Rise Event Production

Rise Event Production

(2 reviews)

I owned an event planning company for a decade. I have VERY high expectations for events and those…read morewho plan them. I usually find myself at events whispering to the person next to me about little things I see that aren't perfect or that I would have done differently. I recently found myself at an event produced by Regina and the Rise Events team at Ohana School of Dance for Ashley Kohl. I stood back and watched... ready to comment. I was surprised to be a bit in awe because I find it hard to have my expectations met when it comes to event production, but there she was "a mini-me" (which I hope she takes as a compliment). That event wasn't a fluke because she was involved in the Chris Thibault Carwash at Mercedes-Benz and I have to say... she is a true event guru. Regina has become a trusted confidant and someone I feel more than capable to recommend to clients I have previously worked with who are in need of event assistance. Regina is truly outstanding. Her passion for events and attention to detail are amazing. She is creative, has out-of-the box ideas, has an impeccable eye for the little things that many other event planners miss, is a tremendous décor creator and SO much more.

Amazing company. Driven by the owner Regina. Her and her staff did just a superb job helping create…read moreour perfect wedding. And on game day everything went just amazing. Can't say enough nice things. Hire them. You will be glad you did :-)!!!

Swanson Meetings & Event Planning

Swanson Meetings & Event Planning

(1 review)

I contacted Swanson Meetings & Event Planning and was very happy with my initial contact. Ms…read more Swanson helped me with the planning of my husbands surprise 60th birthday party at the Hilton Gardens. She coordinated everything from the venue which included guest rooms for our out of town friends and family. The food, which was delicious, down to the music and party favors. The things I didn't think of, she did. The decorations were done very tastefully and the party favors were a hit. People are still talking about the party to this day. It was wonderful!!! I was able to relax and enjoy myself along with my husband and guests.Since then I have referred others and they have been more than satisfied with their events as well.

From the owner: I am an Event Planner (This is not a Facility), I specialize in Coordinating Corporate and…read moreAssociation or Civic and Private Events as well as Wedding Planning. We will find the right location/venue that will be perfect for your event. We are a full service meetings and events company. Contact us to make your special event a memorable experience. We do all types of meetings and special events. We also coordinate galas, seminars, Board of Director Meetings, Retreats and Conferences from 10 to 1000. We bring everything together so you can relax and enjoy your own event. We also work with, Non-Profit, Civic, Religious and those special Private Events, Anniversaries, Birthday Celebrations, Retirements and Wedding Coordination. We will take your vision and make it a memorable event, adding all the special touches, starting with finding the right venue/facility, we can design your programs, work with vendors for your decorations, centerpieces etc. and handle your registrations/invites for your business meeting or personal event. We also can negotiate to get you the best overnight accommodations, travel arrangements and more, while providing exceptional customer service. You are the expert in your field and we are the experts in the event planning business, call us to coordinator your next event so you can relax and enjoy your event. Your Meetings and Events will be Handled with the Grace of a Swan.

MARX entertainment - Hartford Society Room

MARX entertainment

(14 reviews)

When searching for a DJ for our wedding, I'll admit, we had some challenging requirements. Chief…read moreamongst which, is that our DJ was fluent in Polish and be familiar with certain cultural wedding traditions, as the bride's family is largely native Polish speakers. DJ Tommy Sands was our guy. When we first met with DJ Tommy, it was clear he was much different from the other DJs we'd met in the past. He had a great sense of timing events surrounding the wedding, and how to make things run smoothly. I'll never forget when he gave us a tip saying that no matter how much he encouraged people to dance, we as the wedding couple needed to lead by example. Boy was he right!! Whenever we danced, the floors filled, and it was hilarious to observe the effect. Throughout the night, DJ Tommy would show to be our guiding light. When times were a bit off from the schedule, he made thoughtful and insightful suggestions on how to shift things around and keep things running smoothly. His calm and positive attitude helped *us* remain calm and positive. He even managed to help us avoid the bride's mother who was being particularly difficult at times!

Let me start by saying that Marx Entertainment provided both DJ services and Photo Booth services…read morefor our wedding. We were very unhappy with the DJ but happy with the Photo Booth set up and staff. My husband and I had DJ Craig for our wedding in September 2023. We had two meetings with him beforehand were we discussed how we would like the night to run. In addition to a list of "must-play" songs (something we were encouraged to complete), we discussed how we would like our table-dash, anniversary dance, alumni photo, and private dance to operate. We also noted on multiple occasions during both calls that we DID NOT want a lot of remixes. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with how DJ Craig managed all of these aspects except for the table dash and private dance. Here is where our issues lie: - Out of our 30 or so must play songs maybe half were played. - As laid out on the Marx Entertainment website we chose a "last song" for the dance floor. DJ Craig played the song we designated as our last song as a way to open the dance floor. - The first 30 minutes were exclusively remixes and bad ones at that. It got to the point where we said something to DJ Craig, and while the music did get better, he still continued to play remixes. Honestly, a Spotify playlist would have been better. - The anniversary dance was something DJ Craig suggested and we loved the idea. However, instead of doing what he had described to us where he starts calling people off the dance floor after some dancing and starting with short time increments, DJ Craig called for anyone married for less than 5 years to leave the dance floor after approximately 20 seconds. People hadn't even REACHED the dance floor to start dancing at that point, including the parents of the groom. Not to mention we are a young couple and that kicked more than half of the people off the dance floor in one sweep. - College alumni photo was announced at a very weird time and very rushed. Just felt awkward - We were immediately asked once the lights turned on to provide a positive video review for DJ Craig. This was extremely uncomfortable and we gave dishonest feedback during it. We would NOT recommend him. Like I said previously, the Photo Booth staff was excellent and we loved the book they made us. We also had no issues with booking or prior communication with Marx. While the set up and logistical execution of the event went well we didn't feel our opinions were considered at all in song selection and that the fun mini-events we had throughout the night went poorly

Merlot on the Water - venues - Updated November 2026

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