I attended a baby shower last year and the mom-to-be had the most gorgeous balloon garland that…read morefeatured decorations that also fit into her theme. I asked her for the contact information and she sent me the website for Sweet Gifts which I saved onto my "Favorites" links on my phone. Fast forward one year later... I'm planning my own socially distanced "drive by" and "drop in" baby shower with close friends and family. One of the first businesses that I inquired was Sweet Gifts because I've always wanted a balloon garland. However, Sweet Gifts is more than just balloons, balloon walls, and garlands -- they also do custom laser cuts and engraving and grass backdrop rentals as well! Their balloon work is so aesthetically pleasing and they really take their time to curate an impressive look for your event (if you don't believe me, check out their Instagram for some of their beautiful work!). I went with the grass backdrop rental, laser cut, and a ready-to-hang garland to display. The team came on time and was able to set everything up within 2.5 hours! They also wore masks throughout the whole setup and always knocked on the door to make sure to get my opinion on the display. I received several compliments from our guests and have told them all about Sweet Gifts! Additionally, they came back later that evening to take down the grass backdrop and left us with the ready-to-hang garland and laser cut for us to keep. When it comes to payment, you will pay 50% for your reservation and then 50% the day before. They also accepted payment through various methods. I definitely plan to use Sweet Gifts for future events!

Sweet Gifts made the most gorgeous display for the baby shower I hosted this past weekend. My…read moreguests were amazed at how beautiful the balloons and cutouts carried the "Woodlands animals" theme. We were able to keep all the signs to use in the baby's room. When the crew arrived they were very professional and done so quickly I couldn't believe it. I have found kits that you can buy to make displays but I cant imagine ever being able to make something so beautiful. Jen was amazing, she felt like some of the design elements would crowd the space and made some suggestions that were even better than the original ideas. I highly recommend this company for that special design for any event.

10/10! I had a wacky last minute need for an emergency candy cart, and Brittany went above and…read morebeyond to help me out! Good customer service is truly invaluable, and I am so grateful that Brittany worked with me to meet my very unique needs. Also, after rushing around looking for this illusive candy cart, I realized what a great value hers was compared to all the others on the market! Good, value, good product, good people = 5 stars through and through! THANK YOU!

Britney did an amazing job! She's wonderful to work with and everything came out even better than…read moreexpected!

Wonder Party Rental are the best! They are very professional and easy to work with. It was great to…read morework with them, they helped me to put together a small celebration for my daughter's birthday! Thank you for always getting back to me so quickly and creating magical birthday for my daughter and her guests.

Excellent service!! The ladies were very communicative through the whole process. They showed up at…read morethe house right on time and prepared with everything to set up my daughter's "secret garden" sleepover tent experience. They were courteous and professional every step of the way. The set up was beautiful and my daughter LOVED IT. I loved that everything was clean and looked new. The ladies came back the next day promptly when they said they would. The collected everything, cleaned the area, and moved the furniture back in place. Top notch service. I would not hesitate to recommend them to my friends and family for a fun and whimsical sleepover event!!

I cannot say enough positive things about the St. Germain team! Carrie was attentive, patient, and…read moreso helpful throughout the planning process. She responded to my questions quickly and was always willing to adjust our invoices or provide recommendations. They are also the most affordable company I've found in the DC area. On site, the catering team went above and beyond to ensure our events went seamlessly. I have never had guests compliment the staff and the menu as much as they did with St. Germain! As the event coordinator, I appreciated that Ceecho, Donal, and Johnny checked in with me throughout the event, quickly adjusted to the schedule changes, and were efficient and helpful throughout the set up and tear down process. I highly recommend Saint Germain for our next catered function in DC! We will be a repeat customer for sure!

Very little meat provided for the sandwiches - too much bread and lettuce- confusion over delivery…read moreaddress as well

Had such a great first experience at Muse Paint Bar in Mosaic District!…read more The instructor was amazing and made the class easy to follow and fun. The staff was incredibly nice, organized, and patient with everyone. I had the sampler platter and it was delicious -- and they made sure food came out in a timely manner. There's plenty of space, so you don't feel cramped, and parking is easy with garage and street options available. Overall, such a fun night out. I'll definitely be back and would recommend it!

This was such a fun experience! I love that they guide you through creating certain paintings, and…read morethere are so many options to choose from! I had not painted for many years and wanted to get creative again. Art is therapeutic. If you are bored of the same old thing, try this! The set up was well organized. They have everything you need there. They even sell hot food and drinks. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and light bites. A lot of the food seemed baked and not fried (if it matters to you). The painting instructor was great. My painting turned out better than I thought it would be. This would be a great experience for groups, team building, birthdays, public and private events, and just as a general social mixer. I did not know anyone there but got to know people sitting at my table. The staff even takes care of the clean up! I went away feeling more motivated to get back into the arts.

Our extended family has used Simply Elegant (Reston) for several events over the years. They never…read moredisappoint! The latest was a party/reception for my high school graduates. David was very customer focused and on point with suggestions to help us get the most out of our celebration. I appreciate his attention to detail in walking through the set-up with us the day prior to the event. The food was tasty, well-prepared, and accommodated some dietary requests. Maria came to set up (nice presentation!) and help everyone fill their plates. She was friendly, professional and very efficient. Cleaning up was accomplished in a blink of an eye. We highly recommend Simply Elegant and look forward to having them cater many future events for us.

Absolutely, without question, a great caterer! I was hosting…read morea baby shower for 45 people and needed a VA caterer. I live out of state. Rich was fantastic. He checked out the venue for me, he helped me plan a vegetarian/vegan menu. He helped with all kinds of details. All the guests RAVED about the food. He made my party a success and I am so grateful. His assistant for the day was Ashley and she was phenomenal. Friendly, helpful, professional! I was so impressed. Just hire them.

My husband and I chose Sidekick for Hire to help with day-of-coordination for our wedding on May…read more21st, and we could not be more pleased! Rachel was absolutely fantastic to work with - very organized leading up to the event and incredibly helpful the weekend and day of the wedding. She was so helpful that our only regret is not hiring her for more of the planning process! We highly recommend Sidekick for Hire for wedding planning and/or coordination and have passed their information along to our friends getting married in the DC area. Thanks again!

My fiance and I are relocating from Los Angeles to the DC area. We contacted Sidekick For Hire to…read moremake appointments to view houses we were interested in renting. Working with Rachel was so easy, straight-forward, and informative; I can't imagine how we would have done it without her. Not only did Rachel contact real estate agents and attend open houses, but she drove around the neighborhood and gave us information about all of the surrounding area. Finding a house is a very time-sensitive task and Rachel was quick to provide essential information so we could make a decision. With Rachel's attentive and professional services Sidekick For Hire helped ease the stress of a cross-country move.

We used Love at First Bite Catering for our New Year's Eve wedding, and they were phenomenal…read more Catering for 100 guests at Twisted Oak Farm Brewery is no small task, and they handled it with ease. The food was a huge hit--charcuterie and crab cakes for appetizers, followed by a buffet that included a fresh mixed-greens salad with berries and feta, tender beef with horseradish mousse, chicken piccata with lemon and capers, au gratin potatoes, green beans almondine, and saffron rice. Everything was flavorful, well timed, and beautifully presented. What really stood out was working with Lisa Sheppard and her team. They were friendly, professional, and incredibly calm throughout the entire process. It made such a difference on a busy wedding day to know we were in good hands. We would absolutely recommend Love at First Bite Catering for weddings or any large event--they delivered exceptional food and truly seamless service.

Love at First Bite is a great company! Lisa, the owner, is wonderful to work with and goes above…read moreand beyond to make sure guest's have the best experience. I have used Love at First Bite for many events and they never disappoint. Lisa and her staff pay attention to every detail. I highly recommend this catering company for any size event!

I attended a bridal expo for inspiration and potential vendors. Something stood out to me, a…read morebeautiful flower display. As I got closer, I realized it was a lovely floral display of a rose tree and 2 white cherry blossom trees. I fell in love instantly! I spoke to the representative from Dalissa and found out they rent and deliver all types of items for weddings, parties, or any type of function. I checked out their website and saw they had everything from fancy chairs and tables to floral arches and special event items. I made contact and decided to rent the rose bush and cherry blossom trees. The delivery went seamlessly and so did the pick-up. My guests were blown away at the look and feel it gave the room. I'm extremely happy that I decided to rent these items, they went with my theme and they looked so real and elegant. I initially thought about making my own arch, but this was so cost effective and it was taken back afterwards, so I didn't need to figure out what I was going to do with it after. Plus, who can beat a set-up, delivery, and pick-up without me having to lift a finger. I will absolutely use this company in the future for any party rentals I may require.

Preferably would have picked ZERO starts. Between the owner (pleasant demeanor in person) but…read morebusiness wise, not sure how they still exist. Veronica is VERY UNPROFESSIONAL & CONFUSED. Will email / speak to one person and then email another person with questions. How are you talking to one person on the phone and then emailing another about the conversation and they are looking like WTH! Delissa, although pleasant, her management team not professional. All are confused and unprofessional; they don't even communicate well with each other so there is no surprise they cannot communicate well with customers/clients/potential clients. To me, based on the LACK of communication and LACK of responses and LACK of professionalism from management office outside of the owner, quotes & rental prices are too high to even want to deal with this business. Sorry.

Grace was wonderful to work with. I ordered cupcakes for my vow renewal ceremony, and they were…read moreabsolutely stunning. They also tasted great. I highly recommend Sophisticake and will be ordering again in the future. 11/10

Sophisticake made the most stunning cupcakes for my daughter's graduation party -- truly works of…read moreart. Grace even created a special recipe to match my daughter's favorite flavor, which made the day feel extra personal and memorable. They weren't just gorgeous (seriously, everyone was taking photos), they were absolutely delicious. Every guest -- including the new graduate -- raved about them. The attention to detail, from the beautiful floral designs to the perfect flavor balance, was outstanding. If you want desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious, Sophisticake is the place.