I will begin by saying that our wedding was nothing short of a fairy tale. Although we found the…read moreperfect venue which happened to be on a beach, I still wanted a glamorous semi-formal Disney Princess-type of wedding. We live on the East coast of FL so having a wedding in Bradenton Beach was a destination wedding for us and although I had accomplished some things on my own, I knew I would need more help. I described what type of wedding I was imagining to our venue wedding coordinator and he pointed me to Priscila of My Storybook Party. I spoke to Priscila and the rest was history. She listens so well, is extremely organized, has many fantastic ideas, is kind, and truly cares about her brides (and grooms!). I don't know what I would have done without her. We traveled out to Sarasota at least 3 different times in the months leading up to the wedding and she would always coordinate appointments and meet or even drive us around the entire weekend. Yes, you read that right - she was with us the ENTIRE weekend from early in the morning until it got dark and that's in addition to spending hours with me on the phone. On to hair and makeup. Some would call me 'high maintenance' but hey, I know what I like. I have long curly hair that I'm used to spending 2-3hours washing, straightening then curling myself on an almost daily basis. I am also accustomed to spending around an hour doing my own makeup so a VERY good makeup and hair stylist were important to me and Priscila understood that. She found a lady that had at least like 15 years of experience in the wedding hair industry and booked me a trial. Initially, I thought I wanted a loose waterfall braid with hair teased at the top so the stylist tried, but she completely rushed through my trial and my hair ended up a frizzy mess. She said she would "practice" the braid since she was rusty and be better on my wedding day. Priscila paid attention, reassured me that I shouldn't just "go with" the stylist and that she would find someone for me because she wanted me to be confident that my hair would be perfect. She spent the next few months - YES MONTHS - searching for the perfect stylist. She called me to tell me she had found the perfect guy for the job and we made another appointment just a few months before my wedding. I sat in his chair and knew he was THE ONE that I could trust with my hair on our wedding day. We booked him and EVERYONE was impressed on our wedding day, but that's another review. Priscila also recommended a great makeup artist near our home on the East Coast that we ended up paying to come across the state for the day of our wedding. Décor - Priscila went out of her way to find rental companies for everything My Storybook Party did not have for rent. She tracked down so much - linens, tables, gold wood chivalry chairs (that would work on the beach), bling chandeliers, a tall chuppah, beaded chuppah curtains, tents, twinkle lights, and plate chargers. She also made sure to work with our venue coordinator to ensure we could get exactly what we wanted despite regulations/preferred vendor requirements/etc. Centerpieces - I looked everywhere and was on Pinterest for days looking for centerpiece ideas. I did not want the typical centerpiece with flowers and FINALLY found the bling pieces I had been looking for. Instead of renting I just bought everything I thought we needed, but we were short two big pieces due to last minute cancellations. Priscila spent hours going over options with me and taking pictures of how each table should be arranged. She also tracked down the last two pieces we needed - beautiful big bling candelabras that matched our other décor. She and her assistants set up the tables for us and broke them down immediately after the wedding. All of our pieces were neatly wrapped and packed in boxes and ready to travel. Every single piece I had was accounted for and unbroken. Day of - Priscila and her assistants ran around all day making sure everything was accounted for and in the right place. She also kept popping to check on me and ensure I was doing okay and everything was on schedule. She kept to a schedule and had every detail accounted for, down to the flip flop stations strategically placed for our guests to take their heels of if they didn't realize we'd be on the beach. The "extra" décor pieces we brought were placed around our reception area beautifully by Priscila. We had orchid strands on each chair on the aisle - she took them down and arranged the orchids around our beautiful cake after the ceremony. Did I mention our cake was just featured on Grace Ormonde Wedding Style? If you're planning a party big or small, call Priscila. She and her team will be right by your side every step of the way and ensure that you're 100% pleased with every single detail, whether you want to be as involved as I was in the process or if you trust her to run with everything. Our wedding was a dream come true & if you call her, yours will be too.

I hired Priscila from My StoryBook Party as a "month of" coordinator for my daughter's destination…read morewedding at the Crosley Estate in Sarasota, FL. What initially attracted me to Priscila was her calm presence and soft-spoken voice. I was primarily looking to hire someone to keep my daughter relaxed prior to the ceremony, as we have a handful of family members who can be quite stress invoking! What I soon found was that I had hired so much more than a "bride-sitter" and "stress guard". Priscila is focused and driven. She truly knows the wedding business inside and out. I found that she could be firm and authoritative when necessary. While gentle in demeanor, she's no pushover! Priscila was quick to reply to phone calls, email, and text messages. She is full of interesting suggestions - things I never would have thought of. She referred us to several local vendors, who were not only professional, but I found to be very reasonably priced. She gladly intervened with a couple of issues that cropped up last minute, keeping the stress from my daughter. She coordinated with all of our other vendors, and created a master timeline for the entire wedding day. We were able to drop off all of our wedding items with Priscila in Sarasota a week prior to the wedding; so we didn't have to run anything to the venue on the day of. She and her team set up all of our wedding décor for us, and had all of it repacked and in our cars by the time the reception was over. Priscila truly understands that a wedding day is so much more than "just another day". With the timeline in place, there were no worries for any of the bridal party on the day of the wedding. Everyone was notified where they needed to be and at what time, and from there, Priscila and her assistants took over. Our only job on the day of the wedding was to be present. My daughter's wedding day was seamless, allowing everyone to focus on what was truly important - FAMILY! I would only do one thing differently if I had to do it over. I'd hire Priscila to handle to entire affair, instead of just the "month of" coordinating. I now understand that the money that you spend on the right wedding coordinator actually saves you so much in the long run! Thank you, Priscila Radke-Neves and My StoryBook Party! You were a breath of fresh air and felt like family by the time the wedding rolled around. You were a joy to work with!

Bounce and Blast has such an amazing selection of bounce houses and games! Their website is super…read moreeasy to navigate! Everything is organized, clear, and full of fun options for parties and events. They have a great variety of clean, well-maintained inflatables, and the team behind the scenes is professional and friendly. If you're planning a birthday party or any event with kids, I highly recommend checking them out--you can really tell they care about creating awesome experiences!

Best birthday party ever! My 9 year old loved his bday doing the laser tag with obstacles. Sean was…read moreso easy to work with. We did hire the game coordinator and the games he came up with were awesome. All the kids didn't want the party to end.

I had the great honor and joy of partnering with Andrea Vigil of Sublime Event Designs to translate…read moreour initial event vision board into the most amazing and beautiful "Wonderland" (Alice in Wonderland) party for our members. Andrea is truly first class among event design and planning professionals. From her warm smile to the compassion and understanding she exudes in every interaction, Andrea is gracious, professional and friendly. Andrea, your design for our party was both inspired and unique, your creativity was off the charts and your attention to detail was flawless. I would recommend you to any clients or company looking for a creative event designer. I feel truly blessed to have partnered with you on our 32nd Autumn Classic Annual Gala! Endless gratitude for helping me bring "Wonderland" to Lake Nona Golf & Country Club! It was without doubt the MADDEST party of the year!

From the owner: Sublime Event Designs is a creative event design and production firm, specializing in corporate,…read morebranding and experiential events. Our full-service design team travels with clients to provide a seamless experience no matter what state or country your event might take place. With over 20 years combine experience we offer meeting planning services for conference groups, seminars, retreats, team building and incentive sales trips. We can assist you with anything from Event Décor Rental, Furniture Rentals, Table Décor Rentals, Floral Design, Production A/V Needs, Custom Fabrication, LED Décor, Market Lights, Entertainment, Catering, etc.

So excited about this company. We hosted an event and were short tables and chairs. They were the…read morefirst to answer, fast to come, and pick up was seamless. The employees were beyond nice and we look forward to working with them again. They definitely saved the day.

Rented 3 tables and 24 chairs with their weekend special and did not need a reservation to do so…read more We showed up at about 1:30pm on a Friday and apparently that is their busy time but we were in and out within 10-15 minutes. They are very friendly and efficient. I was worried that all of that stuff wasn't going to fit in my Lexus RX 350 so we brought my other SUV which is the same size and the rep assured me one car was enough and plenty big and sure enough he got everything nice and neat in there with room to spare. I also like the fact that the return date is on a Monday vs a Sunday. Will definitely use them again in the future.

By far the absolute worst company I've ever used in the state of Florida. My tables were supposed…read moreto be delivered at 10:30am on Sunday for a party that afternoon for 60+ guests and when 11:00am hit and we kept trying to contact the company, someone apparently called out sick, so everything was behind. We were given the drivers phone number because he wasn't answering the company calls. When 11:30am hit we were told the driver got into an accident and someone else would be making the delivery. As every hour passed that our tables did not make it to the venue we continued to call and did not receive a straight answer as to where they were. We were then told the tables would definitely be there before the start of the party. Well when guests began to arrive there were no tables or chairs. At 6:30pm (2 hours after the start time) we were told the tables were "almost there" ... So we made due without the rentals and decided to work on a refund on Monday morning. The number we were given for the driver who got into the accident was contacted on Monday and he told us his day off was on Sunday and he was never delivering tables. We then spoke to the company (which at this point we don't know who even works for who) and they don't feel any sort of remorse and said they are in no place to issue a refund they must wait for the manager to contact us. We were then told the refund of our initial deposit would take 7-10 days. Long story short this company is by far the most unprofessional and irritating company I've ever hired. Whatever you do - DONT use this company.

What an awesome class experience! If you're looking for…read moresomething fun, creative, and totally different, this place is such a gem. You actually get to make your own makeup everything from lipstick and lip gloss to foundation. We did the lipstick class and had an absolute blast. You start by choosing your base, then play around with pigments, scents, flavors, and even add-ins like moisturizers or glitter for extra shine. It's hands-on in the best way, and the instructors guide you through every step so you feel confident the whole time. The class runs about 60-90 minutes, but it flies by because you're so immersed in the process. The shop itself is adorable, super cute, girly, and such a fun vibe. And the cherry on top is that each class comes with a glass of sangria, which just makes the whole experience feel even more special. If you're looking for a unique outing with friends, a cute date idea, or just something new to try, I highly recommend booking a class here. It's such a memorable experience.

I found THE ULTIMATE BEAUTY EXPERIENCE at rouge beauty lab . Rogue Beauty Lab is a sip and blend…read moreexperience where customers can custom make their own makeup including foundation, concealer, lip stick, lip gloss and soon will be able to make their own perfume. It's such a great way to gather a group of friends or family together to not only connect and bound but get creative over makeup! Rogue Beauty Lab is classy, chic, and elegant. When you walk in, you feel like you stepped into an up scale boutique. I absolutely loved the aesthetic, it really provided a sophisticated and upscale beauty experience! On my visit, I chose to make lip gloss. It was so unique to be apart of the process from start to finish. I picked my shade, flavor, scent, and skin benefiting finishes. It's great to be in control of the beauty products that I use. If you haven't been to Rogue Beauty Lab, you definitely need to check it out! I know that I will definitely be back.

Five stars for my favorite one-stop party planning shop! PGP seriously has everything you need to…read morehost the perfect summer soiree, baby shower, birthday bash, or celebration for the bride-to-be. I personally love their gift wrapping station and balloon bar, which can add some fun flair to any occasion. If you've never gotten a giant billy balloon with metallic tassels, you're missing out! They have a beautiful array of colors to choose from, and you can even customize you balloons with personalized calligraphy. PGP just recently launched "The Pantry" which is a perfectly curated corner of their shop that is filled with grab & go provisions, party supplies, sweet treats by Morgan Hunter Desserts, fresh flowers, and more. You can swing by and grab these items at any time (picnic on Lake Ivanhoe, anyone??) or you can pre-order everything you need for your next gathering. They also offer custom design services for invitations, stationery, and all your paper needs! And if you haven't seen The Party Room event space in the back of their shop, well then you're welcome... I just found your next party location. You can rent out this adorable space by the hour, and it's perfect for a bridal shower, dinner party, or even a private workshop. Megan & Cedar are the talented duo (and twin sisters) behind Paper Goat Post. They are going to be celebrating their 6th PGP birthday this year and have become a community staple in Ivanhoe Row. Let's continue to support this small local biz!

Today I decided to take a quick visit to Paper Goat Post! I've been enjoying stationary lately and…read morewanted to see what this shop was all about. They had a nice selection of gifts, cards, and party supplies here. Cards are about in the ~$6 range, which compared to some of the cheesy cards you can get at target for the same price isn't too bad. Most of the selection is catered towards gifts, cards, and party supplies but they do have some stationary stuff too. Not sure I'd drive out of my way to come here again, but if I find myself in the Lake Baldwin area I'd definitely swing by to see what's new! If you're a fan of cute cards, or are looking for some easy gifts, definitely give this shop a go!