Kristy is a very detail oriented person, and that's just what I needed ! Not only is she…read moremeticulous,organized, budget conscious and an ethically sound entrepreneur, but she is kind hearted and genuine. Although my wedding was not local, she did a wonderful job orchestrating and planning-including the day of! Any party host knows that a calm, cool head is needed the day of-and that's just how Kristy carries herself. She is very intelligent, and a no-nonsense type of woman. She grew up in a family of business owners, and knows the trade well. Definitely contact Lace & Grace for any party planning needs!

From the owner: Lace and Grace Events is an Event Planning Company based in State College, Pennsylvania. We travel…read moreto meet your planning and design needs! Our services range from intimate celebrations to corporate events. Each event that we do is custom designed to fit your needs. We provide Partial, Design Consultation, a la carte, and Full Wedding & Event Planning in Pennsylvania. Let us take care of you!

We hired Best Event for the rentals at our wedding this August and were very disappointed with both…read morethe quality of the rentals and our service. We live in California but met while attending PSU which is why we decided to be married in the State College area. I flew out to Pennsylvania to plan my wedding and spent hours in the Best Event showroom choosing which items to rent. Two days before the wedding when the rentals were delivered to the site, we found that they had switched items on us. They chairs that we rented were wooden, but the ones that were delivered were plastic and said "Best Event Rental" on the backs. The bar we had rented was wooden, but the one they delivered was black like a guitar amplifier and looked like it belonged in a nightclub. When I called to tell them that they had sent the wrong items, the manager was not apologetic at all, and in fact, said that "most customers would consider these changes upgrades." After several phone calls and many tears on my part, they came and picked up their ugly black bar (we used a table instead) and ended up comping the chairs. While we were happy to not have to pay for the items, we felt that Best Event rental was dishonest with us. Substitutions should never be made to a contract when the customer has spent hours selecting items from their showroom. On top of that, they should have been more sensitive to the fact that we were having a wedding, a very important day in our lives, and that it was not just another order to fill. If you are planning a wedding or another event and want to be sure that you get what you select, and that you will not suffer from additional stress two days before your event I would NOT recommend using Best Event Rental.

We've rented chairs, tents and tables in various combinations. Very efficient group of people. For…read moremy Saturday function they put up the tents on Wednesday. They didn't charge anything more. Also, I asked for a larger stage and they brought that later and added it to what they had already put up. I would heartily recommend them.

Such a great little space! We stumbled upon this little craft haven on an alumni visit, and we…read morewished we lived closer to come here more often.

From the owner: At The Makery, we specialize in creative classes, parties and events. With 14 different…read moreinstructors in genres from sewing to painting, creaative writing to floral design, there is something for everyone! The Makery also houses downtown State College's ONLY 100% local artisan gift shop.

The staff were great. We took a gluten free class. I learned a few new tricks and had a really…read morenice night. We would definitely do it again.

A fun and delicious activity! We visited Tastebuds Kitchen…read morein State College to participate in one of their adult BYOB cooking classes (we had gift certificates). We had no idea what to expect, but had so much fun we are still talking about our evening! We registered for the Indian cuisine course (Samosas, Tikki Masala, and naan bread) that took place from 6:00-8:00 on a Saturday evening. This is a fun, lighthearted, and more of a social activity than a hard-core cooking lesson, which we enjoyed. Upon entering the establishment, we were very pleased with the bright, colorful, and simplistic decorations/equipment. Everything was very clean and no extra clutter existed, which is what one would want in a food prep area. For this class there were 3 stainless steel tables (4 people per table) set up with stools, parallel to the demonstration area. We were given aprons to wear and introduced to our assigned station and group members (We had the best and most fun people at our table!). After everyone had arrived and introductions completed an overview of the course and food was presented. Efficiency is best to describe this course. While we were watching the demonstration for one component of the meal, the assistants were placing the necessary equipment and supplies to make that component at our table. After the demo of each course/food we returned to our stations and worked as a group to prepare/cook that item. After we completed an item the assistants would take them from the station to hold for later and we returned to the demo area for the next presentation (the assistants would also clean the area during this time). This process repeated for each menu item. I wish I had this type of set up while cooking at home! After the last item is prepared, the assistants bring each table place settings and then serve all the dishes we prepared family style. I loved the family style where we actually were able to sit and enjoy a full meal of all items we prepared throughout the event instead of just tasting pieces along the way. We had a great time and are looking forward to taking additional courses in the future. Yes, the cost is a bit steep $55pp, but for 2+ hours and a full meal etc, I would go again for a date night/group outing.

An elegant production did the entertainment for my high school reunion. They were amazing…read more Everything was state of the art from the sound to the lights. The photo booth had tons of great props and printed the pictures amazingly fast. Everyone had a great time! Highly recommend them for any event or party!!

From the owner: Whether it's a casual get together, themed party, or even a black tie affair, we are a full-time DJ…read moreEntertainment company committed to adding the fun to your event! We offer sound, lighting, and photo booth services to our clients. With many years of experience and countless events, our staff is trained and equipped to meet and cater to your needs! Not only are we educated in music, planning, and our equipment but we are continuously developing and growing our knowledge with the latest and greatest trends in our industry. You want your event to be the best if can be and so do we, we will be as involved as you like us to be. Whether you are seeking a more laid back approach to building the excitement and dance floor participation we are the team for you! As a full-time entertainment company we will cover all details and needs before your event and are proud to give a 100% guarantee that we will start playing on time, without delay, no matter what!

*Review is strictly based on her customer service…read more I called to inquire about catering for my wedding next year and spoke to Kristen. I gave her all the details and she wrote everything down and said she would pass it along to Ashley who would then give me a call back to go over everything in more detail. After about a week of not hearing back from them, I gave them another call and left a voice mail. That was a few weeks ago and I still haven't heard back.. After reading some reviews it seems like this isn't the first time they've ghosted people. If communication is this difficult in the beginning, then I can't imagine how it will be leading up to our wedding. No thank you.

Hoag's provided a whole roast pig for a luau party we hosted and we couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter catering experience. The pork was so moist and delicious and we received many compliments from guests. Ashley communicated well in advance on all logistics, the food arrived on time, and everyone was very flexible - even accommodating a delay due to COVID. Would definitely work with them again!

So pleased with his services!! He knew exactly the flow of events for the evening of our wedding. I…read morewas very pleased to have someone so experienced. Great music selection and awesome set up. Thank you for making our reception so perfect!!

From the owner: Wedding, Prom/School Dance, Graduation Party, Summer Party, Family Reunion, Class Reunion,…read moreAnniversary Party, Engagement Party, Reception / Party