Tani helped me to plan my wedding that took place on November 11, 2018 in the DC area. She was the…read moremost responsive wedding planner I had reached out to and immediately began helping me plan the day to make it special and memorable. She helped me find vendors and design the wedding based on my preferences. Along the way, she also tried to help me find the lowest, but quality services. I'm very thankful for her help and would recommend her to other brides looking for a right hand in their planning process! Thank you Tani!

I had the best experience getting my hair done. My hair stylist was very punctual, professional and…read moretalented. After finishing my style, I noticed a few locks of hair did not feel secure and my stylist was very receptive towards my concern and fixed it immediately. I was very satisfied with the end product.

I had a bad experience here while shopping around for wedding vendors. Katie refused to give me her…read moreprice points. When i gave her my budget, which was our max spend amount, she agreed, and then months later told me that it absolutely could not work for her and that I would need to come up with more money. This is hard for any bride to hear, especially 2 months before the wedding, when I thought she understood my budget constraints. I ended up going with a different florist who worked within my budget and it turned out great.

I know Katy, the owner of Le Chateau de Crystale Events on a personal level for a decade now. She…read moreis an amazing professional, a creative designer and very artistic. She will create beautiful flower arrangements beyond your expectations. She has been assisting the White House since 2016 with their many special events. Three presidents of the United States were pleased with her work--who can top that?

I am writing to extend our deep appreciation and big kudos to you, James, Joy, and the rest of your…read moreNYX team. Everyone was flabbergasted with the event--how beautiful the space was, the command of the room (and fun) that Joy brought to the table, and the DJ's way of reading the room with the best music that got everyone dancing and enjoying that beautiful dance floor. Please extend my greatest appreciation to the entirety of your team. The moment I met you, I knew you came with a top notch team and that was displayed at every juncture of the timeline within which we worked together.

Howie was everything we could've asked for in an emcee, DJ, hype man, and party starter. Not only…read morewere people begging for his playlist by the end of the night, he made sure to play the song you didn't even know you wanted to hear, right when you wanted to hear it. We went through a lot of changes to our wedding due to COVID, and Howie made sure that knowing we'd have the best DJ for our big day was one fewer thing we'd have to stress about, being flexible and understanding through it all. We could not recommend Howie and NYX highly enough. All of our friends immediately want him to DJ their next event!

Where do I begin...Christin is PHENOMENAL!! I got married this past Friday and let me tell…read moreyou...she did an OUTSTANDING JOB on my wife, daughter and mother-in-law!! We struggled for weeks trying to find a make up artist and wasn't sure if we would even would find one. She is truly a Godsend. I had an opportunity to thank her personally before the wedding and told her how much I truly appreciated her helping us out in our time of need. You will not be disappointed...NOT ONE BIT!! Christin is punctual, professional and kind hearted. SHE KNOWS HER STUFF. I'm typing the words in capital letters on purpose. The bible says to give honor where honor is due and she surely deserves hers. Christin, thank you again so much for making my wife's wedding day a success. We couldn't have done it without you!!

I got my makeup done for my wedding and honestly, I'm so happy! The makeup artist really listened…read moreto what I wanted and created a perfectly polished and natural look. The foundation, eye makeup, and lips were all flawlessly blended. My makeup stayed fresh all day, and I got compliments from everyone. I would definitely highly recommend them!

Minister Major, Jen and Melissa were fantastic! I would highly recommend their services if you are…read moremarrying in the area. Highly attentive and responsive!

Major and Jen were fantastic! We did a very last minute booking, same day. They helped us with all…read moreof the logistics so that our nuptials would be special just for our family of 4. Mind you we had no idea what/ where/ how & we only spoke a few hours before we were officially married. We are so blessed to have meet them!

Great place to have a wedding. Sunsets are amazing. The barn decor with houseplants and bistro…read morelights very nice Buddy had his ceremony and dinner here. Ceremony area idyllic. A little hot though Barn can get a little stuffy but stepping outside there is a nice breeze Can't beat the rustic farmhouse look though Very romantic

My wife and I were keen on finding a venue that had a vibrant nature and outdoorsy vibe. We were…read moreimmediately charmed when we first saw East Lynn Farms, and met the team behind its operation. The owners Georgia and Peter were incredibly supportive, and gave sage advice throughout our planning process. In addition, Alyson, who handles the emails for the farm, was always incredibly quick to provide responses to our questions, and was a pleasure to communicate with. We visited the venue a couple times throughout 2019 between January and our wedding this past September. It takes some imagination to picture how the grounds would look like on your wedding day, because it transforms so much with each season. However, we thought it was gorgeous and made for a terrific backdrop each time we visited regardless of the season. The farm is between an hour to an hour and a half outside of D.C. so it is a fantastic option for getting a rustic venue space that is still accessible for our friends living in the city and the families flying in to Reagan or Dulles. There is a lot of flexibility for events at East Lynn Farms, which may be a stressor for couples depending on their appetite for DIY versus a turnkey wedding option. The farm includes some decorations and a list of recommended vendors, but we were not restricted to the list as long as the vendors we chose had the appropriate license and insurance. The farm allows you to provide our own beverages for events, and we were able to save quite a bit by sourcing our drinks from Costco rather than ordering through the caterer. My wife and I were initially worried about how hot might be at the tail end of Summer, and we contemplated renting fans or A/C units for the wedding. Thankfully, Georgia advised us that the surrounding mountains provided the area with a cooler ambient temperature and a reasonable breeze that negated the need for that hefty expense. On our wedding day, the weather was perfect! Even at the peak of the afternoon it never got so hot that it was uncomfortable to wear a suit jacket, and at the end of the night it wasn't so cold that one needed a jacket. There's no limit of the amount of praise and recommendations my wife and I would give to East Lynn! We honestly couldn't have imagined a better place to have our wedding!

Kurtis was very helpful from the beginning and really personalized our service. He officiated for…read moreus and his company also provided 2 DJs for our reception. Both jobs were done perfectly and we all had a blast. He met with us over zoom multiple times to coordinate details and clarify.

There are a lot of DJs in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, we chose Kurtis Cross for our…read morewedding based on reviews and affordability; this was the BEST decisions we could have made!! Kurtis and his team were WONDERFUL, they are friendly, flexible, professional and bend over backwards to make sure you have the event of your dreams!! They served all of the technical needs for our ceremony and kept everyone on the dance floor during our reception. Their attention to detail with our requested songs, playlist and introductions was above and beyond what we had envisioned. THIS IS THE TEAM YOU WANT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY!!

Seems like they're on Groupon all the time. Our horseback ride started about 1.5hours late. I…read morewasn't happy about this at all. Not simply because he was running late, but because the house (castle/waiting room/party room) was absolutely filthy. I was really taken aback by a business looking like this, even if it's a business that works w/ animals. When we got there, the owner and assistant were on a ride w/ another group. Then the group we were supposed to be riding with were an hour late, so we had to wait for them. It was just annoying, although Steven (owner) was friendly. When we walked into the empty house it looked like a construction space, a hen was walking around the inside and I even saw it poop IN THE KITCHEN! Things finally turned around when I hopped on Sherman (my white horse w/ black spots). He was a greedy little thing and ate up all the grass but he was a great horse. Steven immediately put ppl on the horses and taught us while we were riding. He was a straight to it teacher and I liked that. He definitely knows what he's doing when it comes to animals. He took a bunch of pictures and videos and sent them to everyone in the group. I'm thankful to have such awesome pictures that didn't cost us extra. I'm giving 4 stars despite the filth because Steven was friendly, welcoming, and I enjoyed the experience. Tip: -don't eat there if germs bug u -don't arrive early, there's no point -yes, you're in the right spot, even though it looks a little funky on the outside

It's funny this guy is trying to say we never went when we did - I'd love to see what evidence he…read morehas considering during our entire time there he never once asked for our names or checked that we even had a reservation. He also never redeemed our Groupon. He has repeatedly messaged me and begged me to remove this review and has even reported it to Yelp to try to get it removed. Not only do I stand by my review but this Steven Strasburg owner has proved himself to not only be completely unprofessional but also desperate and dishonest. My advice: TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY for your business instead of accusing people of posting fake reviews or saying "it must've been another place". This is the ONLY time where an owner has not only not apologized but tried to say I'm posting for the wrong Castle Strasburg. How many Castle Strasburg horseriding places are there in Midland, VA? SHAME ON YOU!

I hosted a small 40 person Anniversary party this past weekend. A & A offered many options for food…read moreand beverages to fit every budget. Jennifer walked me through decisions that best fit my needs at a great price. She guided me on how many staff would work for my event, etc. The day of the event, they arrived on time and set up fast and efficiently. Julia took the lead and offered to assist me on anything I needed. The food was delicious. Everyone especially loved the mushroom stuffed ravioli. I have already recommended them to my sister for her daughter's upcoming wedding. You will be happy choosing A & A.

AA events is very professional and has amazing decorations and service for her price. She recently…read moredid my sons first birthday and she assured me everything would fit my budget and ideas. She went over and above and highly recommend her.