Anayeli and her team came out on time and set up a beautiful arrangement for our baby shower…read more This wasn't the first time we've used her services, my family highly recommend her for your any of your balloon decoration needs!

Recently had an event for the Make A Wish associate board and had reached out to Anayeli's two…read moreweeks prior to the event. They stepped in and saved the day, with amazing balloon decorations (STAR balloon arch, balloon clusters and a balloon backdrop for pictures) I would HIGHLY recommend them and hope to work with them again next year. They saved the day and made the event looks amazing!

When you want a vendor who makes party planning painless and festive, Chicago Balloon Twister…read moredelivers! From first contact through the big day, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free: * Communication & Planning - Michelle was terrific from start to finish: quick responses, clear menu of options, and thoughtful suggestions to match our vision and budget. * Booking Process - Straightforward online deposit, contract, and details--everything handled smoothly without back-and-forth hassle. * Set-Up & Design - Walking into the venue as she finished was a "wow" moment. The balloon décor looked exactly as pictured--actually better. * Professionalism - Friendly, efficient, and clearly experienced. Arrived on time, worked quickly, and left the space picture-perfect. * Value - décor isn't the cheapest category, but for the quality, customization, and zero stress, pricing felt very reasonable. All in all, Chicago Balloon Twister exceeded expectations and helped make our kid's first birthday look festive without me stressing over decorations or dragging baloons across town. Highly recommended for anyone who wants professional, polished, and fun balloon décor for a special occasion.

awesome balloon creations!…read more we used michelle's services for our kids paw patrol party and it was a big hit with her! she still talks about her awesome balloons! communication was super easy and i never had a problem getting in touch with michelle. i just sent her a couple examples of the colors and what i liked and she was able to deliver spot on! on the day of the party, she came early to set up. i have absolutely no complaints, just all compliments for such a great product and smooth, easy set up.

Paris312 is a must use for all your events. I recently planned a surprise party for my sister and…read morewhile this was a personal event, I plan on using them professionally in the future as well. The website is incredibly easy to navigate and the options are both abundant but not overwhelming. The color schemes are perfectly coordinated. You somehow want them all which to me shows the expert curation at play. I chose to have my arrangements be delivered directly to the site. Paris312 sent me a link so I could track the delivery in real time. Such a nice way to not worry. When I finally got to see them in real life, I was blown away. Yes these are high end balloons and wow do you get what you pay for. The custom balloon with my sisters name on it was HUGE and make the vibe perfect for the entrance. The number balloons were a perfect back drop for photos. The glitter balloons in the side arrangements just made everything sparkle a little extra. Do not hesitate to use this company. They are clearly professionals with good taste to boot. Thank you, Paris312!!! I only wish I had more pictures to share

Beware! Unprofessional, unresponsive, & unreliable. Sent in to request for 2 events, twice. No…read moreresponses. Sent an email was told they'd get back to me with a proposal, missed their own deadline. Sent another email to Nicole: "really don't appreciate the unprofessionalism. No response to my 2 internal request for a quote, I have to email you. Then your own deadline isn't met." Then Nicole asked me question some that I already answered in my initial requests. Clearly, no attentiveness or attention to detail. Sent me their basic cookie cutter event stuff. I didn't want their cookie cutter display stuff from their website. I wanted a quote for something unique. I answered her email questions then an Ali responses saying "Nicole is out of the office until Monday." She went on to tell me "12 days is enough for us to accommodate your requests." I don't think they could handle my request. As Nicole previously stated, "I sincerely apologize for the delay and completely understand your frustration. You're right that I had given you a timeline, and I'm sorry that I wasn't able to meet it or communicate the delay with you sooner. We are currently in the height of our busiest season, and our response and proposal lead times have unfortunately been longer than usual. That being said, I should have kept you updated rather than leaving you waiting. I am working on your decks and will have it over to you today. I really appreciate your patience and apologize again for the frustrating experience." I asked for the CEO, or person in charge of the business, and I was ignored. Again, why would I use this company? Why would you?

Diane did a wonderful job doing balloon twisting and face painting at my son's birthday party. Her…read moreface painting is beautiful and she provided glitter and sparkles with the paintings if the child wants it! She was very responsive and communicative, super friendly and nice. I highly recommend her services for any party.

ONE stop shop!!! I have used A Hardy Party for many things over the past 5 years. Face painting for…read moremy kids birthday parties. I have purchases candy bouquets for graduations. Balloon bouquets for Valentine's Day. I have even had a Frozen event- Rented a Olaf and Elsa. The kids went NUTS. Besides balloon art- I know Diane's true love is face painting. You can see it in her eyes when she is working with the children. Children gravitate to her and she is just so wonderful with them. A Hardy Party is professional, reliable, and budget friendly. You won't be disappointed!!!

Yvonne was truly one of my favorite vendors to work with throughout the entire wedding planning…read moreprocess. From our very first meeting, she listened to what I wanted and took the time to understand my vision instead of steering me in another direction. She was one of the only vendors who genuinely heard my ideas, valued my input, and helped bring them to life rather than trying to fit me into a standard package. We went back and forth on so many details, from flower choices, arrangements, and design ideas and she was incredibly patient every step of the way. Whenever I was torn between options, she helped guide me to a decision without ever making me feel pressured. Her creativity, experience, and honest advice were invaluable. When I walked into my ceremony and reception spaces, I was honestly speechless. Everything was even more beautiful than I had imagined. The florals and candles elevated the entire wedding and tied every detail together perfectly. I received countless compliments throughout the night, and even now people are still talking about how gorgeous everything looked. If you're looking for someone who truly listens, communicates well, and creates stunning work, Yvonne is the florist you want.

We absolutely loved working with Yvonne and YJ Decorating! She worked tirelessly to bring our…read morewedding vision to life and went above and beyond in every way. From the start, she took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, spending many calls with us to make sure every detail was perfect. She sourced beautiful flowers and created stunning arrangements that matched our vision perfectly. The bridal bouquet looked exactly as we had imagined, and the bridesmaid flowers were gorgeous. She also made a lovely entryway display to welcome our guests, which set the tone for the entire celebration. When our outdoor plans changed because of rain, she was incredibly flexible and calm under pressure, allowing us to decide the morning of where to set up. She built our mandap beautifully for our first ceremony, and then completely transformed it into a breathtaking arch for our Western ceremony. The floral flip was seamless and so impressive! We're so grateful for her creativity, professionalism, and kindness. Everything came together beautifully thanks to her and her team. Highly recommend Yvonne and YJDecorating to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated florist and decorator!

We had a very disappointing experience with Ashley Nicole Fox of Vintage Place Settings in Chicago…read more We hired her to provide all decor, design, and table settings for a wedding event at our home and paid $4,000 upfront. Unfortunately, due to COVID-related circumstances, we had to cancel the event about 3-4 weeks in advance. Despite the advance notice, Ashley refused to return any portion of our payment. There was no willingness to offer even a partial refund, credit, or any kind of reasonable accommodation. What made this even more frustrating is that she did not actually lose the date. Our chef ended up using her services that same night for another event, so she still had work and income for that day. Even with that, she still kept the full $4,000 and made no effort to work with us. Communication felt rigid and unhelpful, and the entire situation was handled with little consideration or professionalism. If you are considering working with Vintage Place Settings, make sure you clearly understand the cancellation terms before paying and get everything in writing. Based on our experience, once payment is made, there may be little to no flexibility if plans change. We would not recommend this vendor.

This company requires a 50% nonrefundable deposit upfront. While we were initially excited to work…read morewith them, unforeseen circumstances forced us to cancel. We had placed our deposit just three months ago, and our wedding was still eight months away. Given the long lead time, we politely reached out to see if there was any possibility of receiving even a partial refund. We had to cancel several vendors, and this was the only one that refused to return even a portion of our deposit. Based on other reviews, It seems they provide a good service if you follow through with your booking. However, if there's any chance you may need to cancel, or if you're not 100% certain about using this vendor, proceed with caution.

Rented the double water slide bouncer yesterday for a family party. Tara answers emails even after…read morehours. Delivery was early - bonus for our neighbor kids. Set up crew was friendly and professional! Bouncer was clean and the kids loved it!!

We rented the fire truck inflatable obstacle course and it was a huge hit for our school event!…read moreReserving was super easy and Tara was so quick to respond with every question. The crew was on time, professional, friendly, and efficient for set up and picking up. We will definitely use them from now on for all of our school events.

Had a great experience working with Laura! We had 4 towers that looked wonderful and she was easy…read moreto work with!

The Balloon decor for my Daughter's Baby Bash was great! She did an awesome job and so many…read morecomplements on how things looked. I highly recommend Laura!