When we started planning our wedding, we had a clear vision. We knew we had the ability to handle…read moremany details ourselves. Still, we made the decision to bring in an expert to elevate our ideas and bring them to life the right way. After attending a wedding expo, we felt overwhelmed. We interviewed several planners. From our first meeting, Stacey removed every fear we had. She listened carefully. She understood our vision. She gave us structure, direction, and confidence from day one. For a full year, Stacey and her team guided us through every step. She managed everything. From our stationery to the napkins. From the overall theme to the décor with the florist. She coordinated vendors, negotiated contracts, and kept every moving part aligned. Everything was handled in a timely fashion. Nothing was rushed. Nothing was late. Every detail landed exactly when it needed to. She saved us money. She saved us time. She eliminated stress. I am someone who likes control. It was hard for me to hand the reins over to someone else. But it was extremely liberating to watch an experienced professional take charge. I stopped worrying about logistics. I started enjoying the process. That shift changed everything for us. Our wedding was one week after Christmas. While most people were still in holiday mode, Stacey was in constant communication with vendors. She stayed ahead of issues we did not even know existed. She protected the timeline and kept everything moving. During wedding week, Stacey and her team went above and beyond. They showed up early. They followed through. They anticipated needs before anyone had to ask. On the wedding day, everything ran like a Swiss watch. The timing was precise. The transitions were seamless. We were able to stay present and enjoy every moment because Stacey was executing behind the scenes. We feel blessed to have had Stacey guide us through this journey. She became more than our planner. She became a true friend, and she will remain one. If you are feeling overwhelmed like we once did, trust Stacey. She has the experience, the network, and the leadership to deliver at the highest level. We wish Stacey and her team nothing but continued success. Love, Melissa & Duff

Very disappointed with lack of communication,lack of details and professionalism…read more I attempted to rate this company in 2021, but Stacy deleted it, so hopefully this review will stick. We wasted thousands of dollars hiring Stacy. At first she was attentive towards my daughter, but as time went by she lost interest. The one time we really needed help with her dress, and she didn't return my call. In fact as the MOB she never acknowledged me the day of the wedding except when I asked to move the cards to a safer spot at reception in which she gave me an attitude. Don't expect her to be at the venue the morning of when the bride shows up or stay until the end. She shows up later to take a picture of rings etc with some fake flowers. ( not my daughters). Also, don't bother using the paper company next door. Little black dress. Hugh rip off. I sat at a table next to the owner, who never looked at me never mind acknowledge the person filling her bank account. Bottom line my daughter could have done all the planning herself. The planner at your venue is all you need. Don't waste your money .

We cannot say enough wonderful things about the Crystal Plaza team and our experience having our…read morewedding here. From the very beginning, we knew we had chosen the right venue. Ryan was the first person to welcome us and guide us through the process, and he immediately made us feel confident and excited about our decision. Nannette was incredibly helpful, responsive, and organized throughout the planning process, especially with billing. Talmia was amazing in helping us organize our décor and supplies and making sure every detail was perfectly in place. On our wedding day, the entire Crystal Plaza staff went above and beyond. Everyone was kind, professional, attentive, and truly made us feel cared for. The day flowed seamlessly, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. A special shoutout as well for the incredible food! The portions are generous, and they make sure you have plenty to enjoy (including leftovers to take home). Our advice to future couples: encourage your guests to eat as much as they can because Crystal Plaza will definitely make sure no one leaves hungry! Thank you to the entire Crystal Plaza team for helping create such a beautiful and unforgettable wedding experience. We are so grateful for all of your hard work and care!

Our family recently celebrated our son's wedding at Crystal Plaza, and we could not have been…read morehappier with our experience. From our very first meeting through the wedding day itself, Max and his entire team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were professional, organized, responsive, and genuinely cared about making sure every detail was perfect. Planning an orthodox wedding comes with many moving parts, and the Crystal Plaza team was incredibly accommodating every step of the way. No request ever felt like an inconvenience, and they consistently went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their experience, flexibility, and attention to detail gave us complete confidence throughout the planning process. When the weather required us to pivot to an indoor cocktail hour, Max and his team handled the change seamlessly. They were incredibly accommodating and creative in finding the perfect location for the Chassan's Tisch, ensuring that everything flowed beautifully without compromising the experience for our guests. Their ability to adapt quickly while maintaining such a high level of professionalism was truly impressive. On the day of the wedding, everything was executed flawlessly. The venue looked stunning, the service was exceptional, and the staff worked seamlessly behind the scenes to make sure our guests had an outstanding experience. We were able to relax and truly enjoy the celebration because we knew we were in such capable hands. We are so grateful to Max and his entire team for helping make our son's wedding such a beautiful and memorable occasion. We wholeheartedly recommend Crystal Plaza to anyone looking for an elegant venue with outstanding service and a team that truly cares about making your special day perfect.

I cannot speak more highly of Encore catering - 5 stars is just not enough! Encore catering did our…read morerescheduled wedding in a backyard August 2021 and from the initial email, Sandy was fantastic to work with! She was warm, responsive, provided great recommendations, and was very patient as we made a number of changes! She even came out for a site visit which really made us feel comfortable! The staff came onsite like a well oiled machine and took over the kitchen with German like precision and the food was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! We did a cocktail style reception and people are still talking about how creative, fun and delicious the food was! The staff was professional, attentive, and we did not want for anything! Thank you for everything and we will definitely be calling Encore for any future catering needs!

Encore Catering did a fantastic job for a family event we held a few weeks ago. I think every…read moresingle one of our 100+ guests commented on how amazing the food was. They were incredibly easy to work with and not a detail was left out. My go-to caterer without question!

Just had our 3rd venue here and it keeps getting better and better!!…read more The food is amazing' we always love the buffet! Get the broccoli rabe and sausage! The meatballs! The eggplant! All of it. The incredible cake comes from Sorrento bakery. Just do it at Ravello!! Yes, you can afford it. You can't afford not to.! Thanks Paul, Sam and the entire team for being absolutely amazing!!!

My sister and I are event vendors who provide balloon arches and catering services for many…read moredifferent types of events. We were hired to create two balloon arches at this venue within the same week. During our first visit on a weekday, our experience was excellent. The maître d' was welcoming, respectful, and made sure we had everything we needed. He explained the venue's expectations regarding the floors and walls, and treated us professionally from start to finish. Unfortunately, our second visit on a Saturday was completely different. As soon as we unloaded our vehicle and arrived upstairs, the owner, Peter, approached us with a noticeably cold and unfriendly attitude. Instead of introducing himself or welcoming us, his first comments were asking who we were there for and warning us not to scratch the floors or walls. We politely explained that we had just worked at the venue earlier that week and had already been informed of those guidelines. He walked away abruptly, then returned and said he was "just doing his job," offering what felt like a half-hearted apology. Throughout the setup, we felt uncomfortable and closely monitored. At one point, while I was bringing additional supplies in from the car, I noticed him watching me and then pulling a staff member aside to whisper something. The interaction left us feeling unwelcome and singled out. What makes this experience even more disappointing is that every other staff member we encountered was kind, professional, and genuinely pleasant to work with. They treated us with courtesy and respect, which made the contrast even more noticeable. As vendors, we expect to be treated professionally while doing our jobs. Unfortunately, this visit left us feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome despite our previous positive experience at the same venue.

I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

Jacqueline did it all from finding the venue down to the decor for my 4 year old's fairy themed…read moreparty! It was a gorgeous and fun party and I had absolutely nothing to with most of it which was amazingggg. If you need an event planner because you simply don't know how or don't have the time to plan anything, she's your girl. She will deliver professionally and beautifully!

What a great team to work with! I photographed 2 weddings these ladies planned and they are…read moremarvelous! Detailed, creative, fun, outgoing and punctual are just a few words that pop into my mind when I think of them! Hope to do business with you again soon!!! ~Jillian Spencer

I had stumbled across My Bellissima's website one afternoon while I was looking at bridal stuff on…read morethe internet, before I was even engaged. I bookmarked their site and knew the minute I was engaged I would be contacting them. Months later I was finally engaged and My Bellissima was my next phone call. When I met Kara and Laura, I was just in awe of them. They are the ying and the yang of each other. They can finish each other's sentences and they made me feel very comfortable. I was sitting in their office screaming inside saying OMG they are perfect for the job!!! It was a match made in bridal heaven. I am a very controlling person and I was afraid to let someone else take the reins but with them I knew it was all going to be fabulous and extraordinary. I trusted them immediately with it all. The service they offer is top notch and we got exactly what we paid for and more. My Husband was just as involved in the planning process as I was and he could not thank them enough for all they did. We followed all their instructions about when we needed things accomplished and it was a breeze. They were there with us every step of the way. I had the most wonderful, unstressful year of planning a wedding. I think back now and know I could not have done this without them. They kept us on our wedding budget by moving our numbers around so we could have every single thing on our wedding wish list. They have the best connections in the wedding industry and they hooked us up with some amazing, outta this world vendors that understood our style. My Bellissima's attention to detail from the stationary (save the dates, wedding invitations, day of stationary), welcome boxes, favors, centerpieces and table linens to our amazing cake was executed beautifully with extra details I didn't even know could exist. It told our story and that is the best thing about these two Ladies.. they tell your story. Each and every wedding they do is special and one of a kind. That's the service you will be getting when you hire My Bellissima. Our wedding day was beyond amazing - beyond fantastic. We walked into our ballroom and it said it all. I was literally in tears. I could not believe what I was seeing was our wedding. They had accomplished exactly what we wanted, that WOW wedding from the purple tones, glam and romantic, over the top with fireworks (literally) and of course, BLING. Words can never express how wonderful and amazing these gals are but hire them and you will be one happy bride. 5 stars is not enough for them. I would give them the whole universe! Love, Linda & Nick!

Amazing venue! Excellent white glove service and staff. The food was also top notch and the…read moredrinks were delicious and the entire staff is well trained to keep the drinks coming and guests well catered to. Which is hard to find nowadays. They have a great reputation in the wedding industry and have been around for many years but have recently had a gorgeous renovation.

I went to this place for a wedding. It was extravagant and very nice. There was a separate chapel…read morewhere the ceremony took place which was spacious as well. The service was very friendly and appreciated throughout the entire night. The cocktail hour was one of the better ones I attended. There was a raw bar, taco station, pasta station, sushi station, etc. My favorite items tried were the sliced beef and chicken in a waffle cone. The beef was cooked to a medium rare temperature and extremely flavorful. The chicken in a waffle cone was a great balance of sweet and spicy with a good amount of chicken in the cone. The sushi was decent at best, while the stuffed rigatoni was tasty too. The raw bar was a little underwhelming as I was not a fan of the raw oysters, but I did not try everything so maybe I just had a few poor ones. The first course of the night was the estate signature salad. It contained arugula, baby greens with julienne apples and an aged white wine vinaigrette. It was topped with caramelized walnuts and manchego cheese. It was a well put together salad. All the toppings complimented one another nicely especially the cheese and vinaigrette. For an entrée, I had the chateaubriand. It was roasted in a cabernet sauce and garnished with caramelized scallops. There was also a side of asparagus, carrots, and potatoes. The asparagus was fine, but the carrots were too hard. The potatoes were not too bad either, very creamy and packed with rosemary I believe. They actually asked for a temperature, which was unusual at a wedding. I asked for medium rare, and it came out a touch over, but not too big of a deal. It was a nice sized portion with just enough flavor. I also tried the salmon Oscar, which was topped with lump crabmeat and a cream sauce. The salmon and crabmeat were both too dry unfortunately. There needed to be more seasoning present as well. I also tried the chicken caprese, which was stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pesto served with roasted cherry tomatoes with vodka sauce. This was another solid tasting dish, great layers from the filing in the chicken. Finally, I also tried the spinach and ricotta stuffed eggplant with a tomato-basil sauce. This was another satisfying dish and was not too heavy like I thought it might be. This had great flavor. Will I go back? Yup.

Love this place. If I ever get married again I am having it here. That, or my 100 birthday party…read morewhichever comes first. In fact I'm gonna start making new friends so I can have a party here. Everything was good, the room was beautiful, food was excellent, nice bartender and staff. Very attentive lady and gentleman, very accommodating and polite. Restrooms was immaculate. Huge parking lot and location is near Father Capodanno Boulevard. Who knew this was even here? Location is convenient too.

Had my daughters sweet 16 here, all went well, food excellent, staff friendly and accommodating, I…read morealso attended a Wedding here a year ago and that was also very good, highly recommend!

I've been here twice this year for two separate occasions and it's always been a pleasant…read moreexperience! The food isn't half bad and the ambiance is absolutely gorgeous!

Dream Venue! Fantastic and experienced staff from Booking, to Tasting with the Chef, to the…read moreWedding Planners & Coordinators. Excellent white glove service. Experienced and skilled staff trained to be attentive and provide guests with exceptional service and hospitality. Meticulous venue, food, service and staff. Very Impressive. ​

Back in May, we had our 7 year old daughter's bday party here, about 14 kids and it was great! The…read moreplace is new, clean, owner and staff were so friendly, and best of all there's a private room in the back. The party coordinators were friendly and the party flowed well with a special painting surprise that the group did together. We had a photographer provided who took some great shots and allowed us parents to enjoy the day. Was a great experience, however, the one thing that was missing is they do not offer glazing that other pottery places like Color Me Mine do. However we will be back as it's close by and good selection of pottery to choose from as well as being clean.

From the owner: Award winning Paint-Your-Own Art Studio and Party Place for kids and adults with multiple painting…read moresurfaces such as Canvas, Ceramics, Rocks and Pottery. Come host your kids birthday party, graduation, bridal shower, girls night out, corporate event or other special event at our Creatif studio and have a great time. No appointment needed and no time limit for Walk-In sessions. No studio fee. Our Summer Camps are very popular amongst the families in the community.