When we first found Palace Events, we were just looking for a tent company. We didn't know until we met with Palace that they were much more than a tent company! They were professional and organized. They were able to show us a layout of the tent and the placement of the tent on the yard where we would have our reception. I have never heard of another tent company doing this. We were debating getting a wedding planner before meeting with Palace. At our first meeting, they explained that they have a day of coordinating package. We were so impressed with them that we decided to book their day of coordinating package. This was the best decision we made!! Palace helped us all along the way- they even came to the reception space multiple times! We had our reception at my husband's parents' home, so we were very nervous and their visits gave us so much peace of mind! They literally walked through the home with us like our guests would as we planned our reception. They helped us create an itinerary and contacted all of our vendors to coordinate when they would arrive. They also had general tips and advice when we started booking other vendors. The day of the wedding was an absolute dream thanks to palace events. Everything Palace brought was in excellent condition- tent, tables, chairs, decor and more! I've heard horror stories of brides (who used other tent companies) wiping down seats and steaming table cloths the days before their weddings. We didn't have to worry about any of that with Palace. Palace brought a team of people! They set up my decor, they coordinated our parking, they directed guests where to go (and where not to go). If there were any problems the day of the wedding, we didn't know about it! Palace took care of everything. We need to do a few special shout outs- Mike went above and beyond for us! He's very creative and analytical. He made sure everything we planned had a purpose and contributed to the reception in someway. My absolute favorite thing about Mike is he's not flowery or over the top. He's very calm and collected. He doesn't throw out ideas from Pinterest- the bride is the one who gets to do that!! Mike has big ideas that are realistic and create an experience for your guests. You need someone like this when you're planning a wedding. Courtney made sure my Pinterest dreams became a reality! I told her exactly how I wanted my decor set up and she delivered. She also made sure our day was on schedule, which I didn't think was possible because we packed a ton into a short amount of time. She made sure everything happened when it was supposed to. If we needed anything, she ran (literally ran) and got us what we needed. She contacted every single vendor to check and see when they would arrive. ALL of my vendors complimented her. They all liked working with her and they were very impressed, which really says something about how great she is! I would recommend Palace Events for their tent at minimum, but if your budget allows, get the planning package!! Palace Events was worth every single penny. Thank you for giving us the best day of our lives! read more

Palace Events coordinated our wedding in June 2019. Throughout 8 month planning process, Mike and Courtney along with the entire palace events team were extremely responsive, organized, experienced, and mindful of our budget. We cannot recommend the day of coordinating package enough - it is well worth the money. Leading up to the day, Palace Events would consistently reach out to us requesting information to help us along the way, as well as answer any concerns and provide solutions. They would take the information we provided (timing, vendors, questions, concerns) and provide responses almost immediately. They knew every detail of the day and asked all the right questions. I went into the wedding with many decor ideas. Mike and Courtney listened, and helped turn my ideas into reality. From tent, to chairs, to lighting, signs, and banners - the wedding looked exactly as I pictured, and along with the help of my parents, all of the decor was out of my hands the week prior allowing me to enjoy the lead up rather than stress about the details. Additionally, all of the items we rented from Palace Events were in top shape, no issues, and everything looked as advertised. On our wedding day, the forecast did not look good and our wedding was primarily outdoors. The Palace team did not miss a beat. We were able to add a last minute tent to our cocktail hour set up, and walls to our dinner tent. When the weather turned out to be perfect, Mike was already taking the walls of the tent down and providing fans. Throughout the day, Palace Events consistently kept up with us, asking what we needed and thinking ahead to things not even on our radar. Courtney and Mike are truly outstanding at wedding planning and execution. They went above and beyond any expectation we had regarding an event rental and coordination company. We would not have been able have the wedding of our dreams without the help of Palace Events. Anyone in the central Illinois area is privileged to have a team like this available to them and we recommend whole heartedly. read more

Let me start speaking very generally and say that I HIGHLY recommend Palace Events, especially if you're planning a wedding. Mike and his team are highly professional, organized, and they've thought of everything. They do what they can to help you realize your vision of your wedding, but they're also honest with you about what works and what doesn't work. Trust me- their expertise and experience was really useful for the whole process. Courtney Kroos was our specific Wedding Coordinator for our wedding (our main contact, manager, person running the show day-of), and let me just say- I am literally writing my first Yelp review ever because I need to praise her. She is EXCEPTIONAL. Not only was she unbelievably kind, organized, and on top of everything- but you can tell Courtney is a really good people person. She's perfect for this job. She really makes sure your voice is heard. We had a small bump in the road on our wedding day (nothing Palace could control- our ceremony venue was having technical difficulties with something). Courtney went above and beyond by going out of her way to make sure that we got back on track and even went back to the Palace Events warehouse to get a projector that our venues couldn't provide. It wasn't in the plan, and it wasn't a huge deal- but Courtney did everything in her power to make sure every tiny detail of the day worked. Let's be honest- no matter how much you plan, something on your wedding day isn't going to go according to plan. It's important to make sure there are people in your corner who are smart, capable, reactive, and trustworthy. Courtney is all of these things in addition to being an awesome person to work with. I highly recommend you use Courtney and Palace events for your wedding. They really made the whole process so smooth. read more

My new wife and I worked with Palace Events for a solid 10 months in preparation for our outdoor wedding on private property in August. From the start, before we had signed anything, Mike was upfront with us about the benefits and challenges associated with what we wanted. Throughout the planning process, Mike and his staff were thorough, clear and responsive. As we got closer to our wedding day, the Palace team was great in communicating what needed to be done and how it'd be accomplished. Our plan had plenty of challenges -- we were getting married outdoors at a private residence with the ceremony and reception taking place at different locations. Mike and Courtney ensured we had everything covered and a contingency plan in place should anything happen. On our wedding day, Courtney was amazing as we progressed from the first look to the ceremony to photos and to the reception. She made herself available and checked in frequently to make sure my wife and I were comfortable and aware of the schedule. Considering we had so much going on every moment of the day, Palace did a remarkable job making things progress seamlessly. Plenty of people have told us how great things went and how every detail had been attended to. A wedding planner who was a guest even made a point to tell us how impressed she was. The Palace team also worked well with our other vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. We first contacted Palace Events primarily based on all the positive online reviews. We chose to work with them because Mike, Courtney and the rest of the team were experienced, personable and direct. Our wedding day went perfectly according to plan -- thanks to a big help from Palace Events. read more

'Extraordinary; Imaginative; Dependable; Reliable; Innovative; Accommodative; Beyond-the-call-of-duty-all terms applicable to Courtney Kroos, Mike Pohlman, and Palace Events! This past weekend, we had a beautiful wedding at Ewing Manor in Bloomington, Illinois- an outdoor ceremony and reception. From the initial introductory meeting to the completion and return of the wedding decorations, Courtney and Mike were true professionals- but with the added bonus of great creativity, enthusiasm and endless energy! We had intricate, differing decorations for each table in addition to a multitude of other freestanding props where Courtney used her creativity to place them appropriately at the venue. The setup, incredible wooden tables, chairs, and beautiful clear top tent with elevated lighting added a wonderful ambiance to the entire event. Changes were made during the venue and Mike/ Courtney/ the Palace staff adapted flawlessly. They were in charge throughout the day, but were invisible to the guests. I did not think a wedding coordinator was necessary for a successful event, but based on this experience, I believe the use of a wedding coordinator is worth much more than can be expressed in this review. We had an incredible, worry-free day, due in large part, to the wonderful organization skills of the Palace organization. We wholeheartedly recommend Palace, Mike and Courtney for any event. They are a great company with a heart for the customer. read more

We used Palace Events to coordinate our wedding and got our wedding rentals through them as well. They went above and beyond in everything they did for us! They are a truly amazing company. They had down every little detail for our wedding, which ensured the entire day ran very smoothly. They kept everything very organized throughout the entire planning process and made things a lot easier on us. I cannot imagine what we would have done without them! They communicated clearly about everything and always responded to our emails, calls and texts very promptly. Not to mention, everything was absolutely beautiful that they set up. They put so much work into our special day and we will be forever grateful. They made us feel like their only clients (which we know is definitely not the case). We worked very closely with Courtney for everything and she just blew us away with her attention to detail and outstanding customer service! WE LOVE PALACE EVENTS and would recommend them to anyone! read more

Palace Events is by far THE premier wedding event company ! ! They decorate, plan, organize, and coordinate the most breathtaking ambiance imaginable. they put their magic touches on a wedding this past weekend at our Old Rugged Barn. They can take any type structure, any blank slate, and transform it into a glorious kingdom. They offer interesting arrangements of tables and chairs to maximize the space. There is ample space for seating and for guests to move about. They are easy to work with and communication is timely and clear. They often bring lots and lots of items which are cleared out as soon as reasonably possible after the event. Moving forward, the Old Rugged Barn is looking forward to working more frequently with Mike and his talented team. If anyone is looking for a unique blend of rustic and elegant, bring the Palace to the Barn - then look no further ! read more

Thank you so much to Palace Events for making our wedding day beautiful and stress-free! My husband and I are the first couple out of our friends and close family to be getting married, and we were a little intimidated by all of the wedding planning. As soon as we started working with Palace Events, we knew we were in great hands! Courtney and Mike helped us figure out everything- from big ideas to tiny details. I cannot imagine planning it all without their help. Sam and her team were so kind and patient at the rehearsal dinner and the day of the wedding. We had a few minor hiccups (like the caterer not bringing silverware and an error with the seating chart), and they a handled it like pros and made sure we didn't have to stress. Our whole experience with Palace Events was wonderful. We cannot recommend their services more!! read more

I want to start by saying THANK YOU TO THE ENTIRE PALACE EVENTS TEAM FOR EVERYTHING! You all have been nothing but great to work with. I highly recommend Palace Events for all your rental needs for ANY event. My dream wedding came true. We've received so many compliments on our 3 events: ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The entire set up was perfect. I rented a large clear tent, wood tables, wood chairs, dance floor, lighting bulbs, wood planks, photo booth, etc. Mike and his team are highly professional, organized and knowledgeable. Courtney Kroos was my wedding coordinator and let me tell you she is AMAZING. She goes out of her way to provide the best service anyone can ask for. She was quick to respond to any email I sent and on top of everything (and I mean every single thing). It was truly wonderful working with them! read more

Hiring Palace Events for my wedding rentals and coordination was the best wedding planning decision I made by far. The entire crew was professional, reliable, and so easy to work with. Vanessa was our day of on site coordinator and not only is she about the sweetest person you'll ever meet, but this woman is so so good at her job! Every detail was absolutely perfect and when I walked into the ceremony the set up and execution was beyond my wildest dreams. They took my vision and totally blew it completely out of the water. I would recommend Palace Events for any size affair. We had an intimate wedding ceremony and reception in our backyard with a guest list of 35 friends and family. I would not have had the most perfect day without these amazing people. I cannot thank you all enough for the effort and love you put into our day. read more

Palace events is absolutely amazing to work with!! I was able to meet Mike one-on-one to plan out the setup of tables and chairs. Mike and his team are amazing to work with! We almost had to move our entire reception from one location to another (I found this out after the ceremony) due to a water main break and there wasn't any water going into our venue. While my husband and I were exchanging vows....Mike and his team did EVERYTHING, even called the mayor to get the water on the whole block running into the venue. He even contact other venues to see availability and options for us to move everything! Mike and Palace Events is EVERYTHING!! From tables, chairs, linens, glassware etc.... they are top of the line! read more

Palace went above and beyond to make my dream wedding a reality. I didn't have to worry about any logistics the day of and was fully able to just relax and enjoy my wedding day. :D (They directed guest traffic, kept everyone involved in the ceremony on time, and were overall very friendly and supportive, Courtney is amazing!). They want you to have the best day possible. :D Highly recommend their planning services and decoration rentals. Very responsive to emails, you'll receive a reply within 1-2 days. The way you fill out their itinerary and wedding agenda documents is so helpful. There's things you would never think of to plan until they mention it. 100% worth the addition to your wedding budget. read more

We recently used Palace Events for our wedding reception, and I couldn't be happier! Initially, we worked with Mike to set up a vision of our venue, and he was transparent and responsive throughout the entire process. We needed to make changes to our set-up, and he was quick to help us troubleshoot. Closer to the date, our music plan changed and we were able to work through Palace to set-up DJ services. Before and during the event, Twenty Twenty (DJ services affiliated with Palace) and Palace were checking in to make sure everything was exactly what we wanted. The night was wonderful thanks to this business. 10/10 would love to work with them again! read more

I highly recommend doing any of your party planning needs with palace events. The tables, chairs, drapes, photo backdrop & lights was everything we dreamed of plus more. The quality of products was amazing and very reasonably priced. I searched a lot for good pricing and theirs was by far the best! We worked with Mike for our wedding reception, he was very easy to work with and communicated with us through the whole process. He gave us all his guidance and experience to make the day roll smoothly. Palace Events was the most perfect touch to our big day! It wouldn't have rolled so smoothly without them. Thank you for making our day one to remember! read more

Mike and his team were extremely helpful throughout our entire wedding planning process. We had to change venues for our ceremony about a month before the wedding and Mike worked with us to get us chairs, an arbor, DJ services for the ceremony, etc. so we didn't need to scramble to try and look elsewhere. The venue for the reception was also set up beautifully and Palace set up early enough to let us decorate our tables/centerpieces. We also had a tent and tables the next day for a brunch and they were set up and torn down very timely. Highly recommend working with Mike and his team for any events you have planned! read more

As soon as we hired Palace Events for our wedding day, the herculean task of planning a wedding in Bloomington from the east coast went to the wayside. Palace didn't just cover our planning, they also covered all our rentals, hooked us up with a Deejay, and were present to support ALL of our wedding whims. They did all the set up and tear-down of an extensive reception design such that during the day of the wedding, we just had to merely show up. And the prices were extraordinarily affordable for the service they provided. The wedding day was absolute perfection due in large part to Palace's involvement. read more

We rented just about everything from Palace Events and I couldn't have been happier!! When I first met with Mike I had this vision in my head from a Pinterest picture and we just took off from there. He is so knowledgeable about the reception space and knows what will work best. When I walked into the ballroom before the reception I was in complete awe. The room was completely transformed and it was even more beautiful than I had pictured. If I had to do it all again I wouldn't change a single thing. Thank you so much Mike and the entire Palace Events team for making our wedding day absolutely incredible. read more

Mike and the Palace Events crew did a fabulous job at our wedding. He created the exact vision I wanted while also giving us great ideas and options for our big day. Everything turned out fabulous and Mike was super knowledgable and talented in his line of work. He was also great about allowing my OCD details to work out and do mock work ups of what I was thinking and finding pictures that helped it easier to visualize what he was saying. I would definitely recommend working with them! read more

I have used and I have recommended Palace events to my customers for years now. Mike and his company are the best!! I highly recommend his company to anyone who is looking for quality equipment, people and performance. He is one of the hardest working people I know. His staff like Samantha, and Garfield to name a couple are top notch! Bloomington - Normal is truly lucky to have Mike and his company around! You will not be sorry using Palace Events for any of your party rental needs!! read more