What a gem! It was our anniversary and we were treated like VIPs…read more.. Erin, thank you for serving us with a warmth, kindness, professionalism and a smile. Isaiah, your generosity and hospitality made the night memorable, along with your knowledge and expertise... The "My Chareau-da" (clever) was perfection. And to end the meal with the absolutely perfect sip, Dopo Teatro Vermouth Amaro, made it an extra special ending to our anniversary dinner. Chef and team: How could I forget to mention the food?! The Burrata small plate got us started (so good... we wanted to lick the pesto right off the plate), followed by The Luca Chicken (tasty, though you have to work a bit to get every bit of juicy meat off the bone) and Hanger Steak (medium rare, thank you... perfect), followed by an affogato (so smooth) and the delicious dessert you see in the photo (can't remember what it was called, but they boasted about the Lancaster strawberries). Great from start to finish! Worth noting: We felt GREAT afterward and the next day, a true test of good, real food. No bloating, etc. Last note: It can get loud, but it wasn't over the top. This is the sign of people having a good time!

Luca is definitely a restaurant I would encourage to visit, especially during the summertime. The…read moreplace is pretty spacious and also a cute place that has patio, bar, general seating and an upstairs seating. When the weather is nice they can open up sliding garage type door. The dinner menu is pretty straight forward with small plates, pasta, and wood burning oven dishes. I've been there twice, the first time I tried the BRANZINO that is wood-grilled and roasted, butter sauce, Arbequina olive 'condita' with soft herbs, baby fennel, garlic mustards, earl's spinach. I thought it was a 3 star dish because it was tough with some of the extra bones. The second time I went with the pasta TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE hand cut tagliatelle, classic ragù bolognese, grana padano cheese. For sure a 5 star dish. Both times they had a good wine list to choose from. Service was prompt and friendly that made the experience more enjoyable. Luca is definitely a place to visit and I would come back again.

Luna Italian Cuisine is on our short list of Harrisburg-area restaurants to dine at, especially…read morewhen celebrating special occasions with family members who follow a gluten-free diet. Gluten-free choices include gluten-free bread, pasta dishes, and some desserts. Rome, our server, did a great job being attentive to our table of five. Hubby chose the branzino fish, I chose the chicken parmigiana, and our guests chose the gluten-free pasta dish My only pet peeve is water glasses with ice already sitting on the table when we arrive. I always prefer sparkling water. Luna consistently offers a casual yet sophisticated dining atmosphere, offering great Italian dishes. The parking lot gets pretty full on the weekends, but you can usually find a spot quickly, as someone is always leaving.

I had the chance to visit Luna recently for a ladies' lunch, and it ended up being such a lovely…read moreexperience. Even though I peeked at the menu ahead of time, I already knew I wanted to keep things simple and treat myself so I went with a chocolate cappuccino and tiramisu. From the moment you arrive, the space stands out. It's a newer build on a corner with a really beautiful presence. There's outside seating, which I love for warmer days, and the inside has such a clean, elevated aesthetic. Between the gelato display and the overall ambiance, it just feels like one of those places you enjoy being in. While I kept my order light, I couldn't help but notice the portions around the table they were generous, especially for lunch. Definitely the kind of place where you could split dishes or even get two to three servings out of one entrée depending on your appetite. The menu itself had a great variety, and everything coming out from parmesan dishes to fresh salads looked and smelled incredible. We also had a great experience with our waiter, Alex. He handled a large group effortlessly, stayed attentive, and made the whole lunch flow smoothly, which always makes a difference. I'm really glad I got to experience it in this way first just enough to get familiar with the space and the vibe. I already know I'll be back to enjoy a full meal next time, especially since Italian is my favorite and there were so many dishes I wanted to try.

I've known Rachael previously before she started her company and when I heard she was starting this…read morebusiness, I was thrilled! I work as an Events Rental Director at a local art center and we host loads of weddings. Rachael is super organized, funny, calm, creative, and a great problem solver. She can handle all the details big and small and makes you feel like someone has your back throughout the planning process. I truly feel like every bride needs an event planner in their life and Rachael is someone I confidently and highly recommend!

We could not have done this spectacular birthday party for our daughter without Rachael! We had a…read morefabulous at 14 birthday party for our daughter Emma at the Goggleworks in Reading. Our daughter wanted to have a "teen nightclub" themed dance party for her 14th birthday! At that age it's really challenging to find a venue for a great party that is safe and supervised, but also, crazy fun! Rachael helped us put together a party that was the "talk of the school" event! Everyone was buzzing about this party! Rachael, with the help of some other fantastic companies, like LEO party rentals, and BELLY caterers put together a very reasonably priced and very trendy dance party for Emma and her friends. It was so easy to plan, and even easier to sit back and enjoy the kids having a fantastic time! We couldn't have planned this terrific event without her! Rachael helped us coordinate with everyone. She sat down with me to brainstorm many times before the party, and took care of everything. The tiniest of details were covered! All of the event was kept within a very reasonable budget! We would also like to send a thank you out to the Goggleworks for their terrific, and very trendy "loft" like room, for the party location. The dj " DJ JG" John Gosselin was also a fantastic addition to the party! He knew exactly what music the kids wanted to hear. Everyone danced the entire night! Thank you Rachael for making this night so memorable for Emma, and us too! If your thinking of planning a party for your teenage daughter you should contact Rachael! She will really impress you!

A really nice venue for our 45th high school reunion. The food was fantastic and the service staff…read moreand bar staff were great!

From the owner: The Susquehanna Club offers a warm, friendly atmosphere with three diverse rooms, three…read morefull-service bars, outside courtyard overlooking the majestic Susquehanna River, catering services, space rental and much more. From the moment you enter the building, an aura of tranquility encompasses your being as relaxation begins to take hold of you in a subtle way. Travel back a bit in time through our beautifully restored, historic barn as the hour of the day loses its importance. Enjoy the warm atmosphere inside from the gentle decor to fine furnishings and beyond. With our extraordinary views of the majestic Susquehanna River, you'll find the Susquehanna Club to be as memorable as it is inviting. Weddings, Corporate Business Meetings, Conferences, and Seminars, Private Parties, Family Reunions and many other events can be accommodated by the Susquehanna Club. New Cumberland's best kept secret!

I try to save others the stress and expense of hiring a lemon by posting a review when the service…read moreis so abysmal I have to make others aware of it. This planner was very solicitous until she got her 60% deposit. Then it was radio silence. We waited 6 days for a response to a simple question regarding the caterer from Niki. Finally I called the caterer myself and got the answer in 5 minutes. We asked if Niki could recommend an acoustic guitarist. No response. We asked if the caterer did private tastings and she said yes only to find out a week later they do not do private tastings. We wasted valuable time and money hiring her. Some of these things could have been overlooked if she would have just made a phone call and kept us up to date but that didn't happen. Now I'm $510 poorer but hopefully I'll prevent someone else from making the same mistake.

Although I am a well respected event planner with 15 years of experience, I hired Niki to assist…read morewith the planning of my wedding because there simply were not enough hours in the day. My fiancé (at the time - now husband) and I hired Niki on August 31st, Several weeks into the contract, we determined that she was not meeting our expectations. On Oct. 13th we decided to find another wedding planner. However, it was too complicated to get out of the deal. We encountered so many challenges throughout the process. Niki was not organized or responsive enough. She often "missed" emails or only provided partial responses to questions. We felt like she was putting forth minimal effort. Some of her vendor referrals didn't respond or took several days to get in touch with us. Knowing how I would handle my vendors on events that I manage for work, I was extremely disappointed that Niki did not exercise appropriate control of the event plans or ensure her referred vendors were keeping up with expectations. This lack of quality control added much more stress on me than expected. I even had to research back-up vendors when concerned that the ones she selected were not able to meet expected deliverables. We wanted to add a few things to her wedding itinerary, but the itinerary she provided us was in a PDF format that she didn't know how to change. When asked to make the changes she replied "I am not able to change the pdf! But I can make written notes." This caused us to question whether the PDF File was hers since she couldn't change it. She was ill-prepared to adjust a wedding itinerary that she provided. I ended up creating the timeline and updating it myself. I asked her if there was any place to save money on the flower invoice and she responded, "I don't see anywhere you could save, sorry!" I responded that I found $300 in savings. A key part of being a wedding planner is to catch these types of details. Weddings are expensive and a wedding planner's job is to advise in the best interest of the client. We saw this as a negative and that we were not getting value in the service she provided (or lack of service). When we decided we no longer wanted to work with her, she refused to refund the portion of the deposit that she specifically outlined in an email was going to be applied to day of planning. We had to hire someone else to handle day of planning, one we knew we could trust and one that would follow through on the level of detail we were looking for. When we decided that Niki's services were not meeting our expectations, we called her to let her know. We then asked her to outline what services she provided to us and how they were worth what she was charging us. In her reply, she tried to deflect her responsibilities on me by stating, "I personally like both of you and chalked nerves and losing her mother for her behavior." The reference to my mother's recent passing was uncalled for and irrelevant. At the end of the day, she was hired to provide a service and did not do a good job. Event planners are not simply coordinators, they are supposed to help deliver a vision with minimal stress on the client. Business is business and if we weren't satisfied with the service we paid for, then we have the right to end the transaction. There simply was no need for that remark. It's unfortunate that I hired someone so underqualified. Overall, our feelings are that Niki is quite unorganized and not business savvy. Based on our personal interaction and experience as a client, we would definitely not recommend Niki or her company to anyone

I worked with a number of vendors that are a part of The Be More Inspired wedding team and could…read morenot be happier with everything! 1. The wedding dress: I got my Martina Liana dress from K&B Bridals and was comfortable every step of the way. This was honestly the thing I was dreading most. I suppose most brides are excited at trying on multiple dresses in front of their friends and family. This is not me. I initially felt very self-conscious about parading around in a fancy dress. Kate was AMAZING and really helped me through this. She listened to my preferences and got a feel for my tastes and was never pushy and always honest. 2. Photographers - Alysia and Jayson were beyond amazing. I could go on and on about them but will save this for another review. They made us feel extremely comfortable and we genuinely had fun with them. The day of the wedding, it was also unbelievably valuable to have their calm presence amidst all the chaos. 3. Faye Daniels Designs - I LOVED the custom jewelry pieces made by Randie and her team! What was very nice was having them available down the hall when I was picking out the dress. Randie came right over and we came up with the perfect rose gold hair piece with pearls and hand-made gold plated leaves to go with the dress. It came out beautiful! I also ended up getting earrings for the moms which were perfect wedding gifts. 4. Travelworks International - With all of the planning that already goes into weddings, I was SO thankful to have Kelly take one more thing off my plate and I could not be happier to leave this part up to her as the professional. I had a misconception that travel agents were also more expensive but this could not be further from the truth! We booked a very reasonable trip to Maui, she worked with us and our budget seamlessly, and it was unforgettable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

From the owner: Be More Inspired Wedding Studio is a Collective of wedding businesses all sharing one space to help…read moreyou with all of your wedding needs in one convenient location. Home to: K&B Bridals, Moore & Co Event Stylists, Blush Floral Design Studio, Travelworks International, Faye Daniel Designs as well as over a dozen other partners including hair and makeup, photography, stationery, cake, and more. We're here to make your wedding planning and enjoyable and stress free process, helping you with all your needs, all under one roof.

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!

To say the customer service was amazing is an understatement! Annette saved me at the last minute…read moreand could not have been sweeter. Beyond accommodating and provided decor ideas, direction and reminded me of things my guests needed that I didn't even think about. Its very rare that you find a business owner who you meet on day one and provides so much care before even a deposit. I can not wait to use Annette and her team for my next event!

Annette and crew did a fantastic job for my daughter's wedding. Everything was perfect and they…read morewere so helpful. Highly recommended! !

I could have not have planned my wedding and remain sane without Lisa. I had a tented backyard farm…read morewedding, so we needed to do everything down to extension cords! Had no idea of all the details and if you miss one, it could really throw off your day. Lisa thought of everything and was so incredibly organized. Her spread sheets and check lists kept everything running smoothly. When I did feel overwhelmed, one call with Lisa calmed me. The day ran smoothly and Lisa was there to make sure it did. As things did come up (and they did) she handled them without me even knowing. I did not have to speak to one vendor or deal with anything on my wedding day and that's worth everything!

From the owner: Extraordinary weddings don't just happen...They are planned…read more L.C. Solutions would be honored to be a part of one of the most important days of your life. Below you will find descriptions of the wedding services that we provide. We can customize any of the packages to fit your needs and expectations so please do not hesitate to call us with questions. L.C. Solutions Wedding & Event Planning promises to eliminate the stress of wedding planning and make it a fun and exciting time. We want nothing more than for you to be able to spend your wedding day enjoying your love for each other and celebrating the wedding of your dreams with your family and friends. This is our commitment to you so you can focus on "I DO." A little more about our company... My husband James and I are young and energetic entrepreneurs who have been in the hospitality and event planning industry for a combined 40 years. In June 2014, I decided that I was ready to move to the next level in my career so we launched L.C. Solutions, Wedding & Event Planning. L.C. Solutions is committed to successfully planning and executing YOUR wedding vision. Our experience and professionalism ensure that your wedding will be perfect from start to finish.