Wow where to begin... Amanda is amazing! She was born to be a coordinator. My husband and I used…read moresave the day weddings for their day of coordinating services and decor tear down this past Saturday. First of all she was in constant communication with me and all my crazy questions to calm my nerves about the big day. The first day that I met her in person was the day of my wedding since I was just needing her services for the day of and I felt like I had met a long lost friend, seriously she is so fun and handles anything you throw at her so well that all I could do was smile. Now, let me say I had a wild wedding party and she handled them like they were saints. I couldn't believe what I was seeing! Everything went off without a hitch. Don't think, just hire her. Heck I'm thinking of the next event I can have to hire her again

my wedding was 4/20/13…read more my chairs and tables came out very well. They had the exact same colors i wanted and a variety of options for me. they even suggested i do overlays instead of runners...so many people loved that!!! thank you so much for making my wedding wonderful!!!!

Raeanne watched our cat and dog while we were out of town. she was communicative, prompt, and our…read morecat and dog were so well taken care of! She even sent us pictures of our sweet babies getting cuddles! Will use again!

My husband and I got married last June 2020. But it was 10 months before that when we met. We knew…read moreeach other was the one immediately and within two weeks of meeting, we put a deposit down for Deidre to photograph our wedding. Yup, you read that right! I knew of Deidre's work from my college friends getting married and while I had since moved from IL to CA, I still very much always dreamed of having her as my photographer. Fast forward and we had no idea 2020 would bring all that it did when it came to planning for our wedding during a pandemic. Deidre stuck with us the whole way even when we moved the wedding from CA to CO at the last moment. Her assistant, Casey, found us the most beautiful locations in the national forest for our wedding. I can't thank Casey enough for all she did the day before our ceremony with location scouting and the day of with making sure everything was well documented...and of course absolutely beautiful photos! When it came to our rescheduled reception, Deidre and Casey were unable to attend in person (thanks covid for the new date). However, Deidre found a local photographer to shoot the day and then edited them herself. We were still able to get one of a kind photographs for all the important moments and more! This is such a short version of all that happened and what Deidre walked through with us. I am very grateful for her staying with us throughout the whole process. She's not only incredibly talented, but also a kind and loyal person. I have no reservation in recommending her to anyone getting married. She and her team are more than worth the investment!

We could not have asked for a more beautiful place to celebrate our daughter's wedding! Haven On…read moreThe Farm in Edwards, Illinois was everything we hoped for and more. We booked the venue about a year and a half before the wedding, and from the very beginning, they were absolutely wonderful to work with. By the time the wedding arrived in June, everything came together even more beautifully than we had imagined. The venue itself is simply stunning. From the tree-lined driveway and gorgeous white barn to the hydrangeas, antique details, and historic lights from the old Capitol building, every corner has so much character and charm. It has that beautiful equestrian-estate feel, but with a historic, timeless elegance that makes it feel incredibly special. There are so many possibilities for creating your own look and making the space feel personal and unique. The bridal house was beautiful, spacious, and such a wonderful place for the girls to get ready, and having a groom's quarters for the guys was such a thoughtful touch. Those spaces made the entire day feel relaxed and special from the moment everyone arrived. The cocktail hour was one of my favorite parts. We were able to create such a fun and beautiful atmosphere with whiskey tastings displayed on an antique buffet, the antique bar, comfortable couches, pub tables, rugs, umbrellas, linens, bag game, and the gorgeous setting beneath the trees. It felt elegant without ever feeling stuffy. One of the things I really appreciated about Haven On The Farm is how many opportunities there are to personalize the experience. From the linens, flatware, dinnerware, and chargers to the glassware, dance floor, dance floor sticker, draping, and greenery, there are so many ways to take the already beautiful setting and make it completely your own. And then there is the staff--which truly deserves its own paragraph! Ashley, the owner, was absolutely amazing to work with. She was helpful, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our daughter's wedding day wonderful. Her assistant, Josie, was also incredible and such a pleasure to work with throughout the process. The bartenders were wonderful, and everyone who helped transport our guests from the parking area to the venue was fantastic. Every person we encountered was kind, helpful, and made our guests feel welcomed and taken care of. Having a day-of coordinator was also such a gift. It allowed us as the family to actually enjoy the wedding instead of worrying about the details. Everything felt organized and well cared for. Most importantly, the wedding was absolutely gorgeous. Our daughter had a vision that was a little bit of an upscale equestrian estate mixed with a touch of coastal charm, and Haven On The Farm gave us the perfect canvas to bring that vision to life. We will always be grateful that our daughter chose Haven On The Farm for such an important day. It wasn't just a beautiful place to have a wedding--it was an experience that we will remember for years to come. If you are considering Haven On The Farm, I cannot recommend it highly enough. The beauty of the property is only surpassed by the people who take care of it. We truly couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special day, and we will always be grateful that this is where our daughter's wedding memories were made.

+ I cannot recommend Whisper Willow Wedding Rentals enough!…read moreMy daughter was just married last weekend and Tanya not only helped bring her visions to life with all custom made florals (including her bouquet and specialty floral hoops for her bridesmaids) and gorgeous decor but allowed us to maintain a sensible budget without breaking the bank. Instead of running all over and spending a fortune on decorations that will only be used one time....I was able to rent gorgeous florals and decor from Whisper Willow! I could not have asked for better communication Whisper Willow. All responses were timely. Tanya has an incredible eye for detail and absolutely everything was executed with precision! My husband and I could not be grateful and thankful for helping us to maintain a sensible budget while making our daughter and son-in-laws day nothing less than incredible! We cannot recommend Whisper Willow Wedding Rentals enough... and, will most definitely be utilizing them again for future events! Thank you Whisper Willow Event & Wedding Rentals!

We picked up a Spangold Puppy from Dubois Springer about a month ago, she was in really great…read moreshape, the paperwork and prep done by Dubois Springers was awesome. We could not have gotten a better puppy, and our experience could not have been any better. Her temperament is very calm and friendly, if you haven't heard of the spangold breed yet, I highly recommend. It's a combination of a springer spaniel and golden retrievers and they really are the best temperament dogs ever, and definitely give Dubois Springers a call for one :)

this breeder takes excellent care of hi dogs and puppies. I drove out from Massachusetts to pick…read moreout my puppy when the litter was 3 weeks old and again at 8 weeks to pick her up. She is a well adjusted and heathy puppy. Troy provided me with thorough vet records and enough food for me to transition her to the type I use. This is my second Spangold. I love the first one so much I wanted another like her. This is what led me to DuBois Springers. All the dogs on his site were friendly and healthy. I met both parents of my puppy too. This was great to see their personalities and temperaments, which were wonderful.

Several bad experiences with calling them to get help for stray animals, they are very useless when…read moreit comes to the south end of Peoria and the outskirt towns of Peoria county, officer Barrick doesn't bother to do her job. Couldn't even "find" the dead dog on the side of the road even with an exact location, I had to go sit with the animal until she decided she was competent enough to do her job and come to the sight that I had been at waiting. She rather worry about animals that are on their own property minding their own business, quite literally. Next time I have a stray animal or abused animal situation I will be calling elsewhere..Somewhere that actually cares about saving animals.

I apologize. I posted on the wrong shelter. It was the shelter in Pekin. TAPS. They were the ones…read morewho treated me with this discriminative additude and harsh assumptions. My apologies Paws. Sorry for the mix up. I always double check on my activity....thank goodness I did.