I cant speak about their events that much, but I can say they have, or did have, some of the…read morestupidest staff on the planet.....naive college kids trying to be the next big star. I tried to blend an event with a website PR article I was doing, and some dumb kid called the website and said I was claiming to be the website owner, which was totally BS and got me tossed off any more work. Everyone even had the emails that proved me right but could never get the situation solved. This was some time ago. I don't hold a grudge any more, I already know the Scottsdale party/club thing is all puff, full of posers, so that is just the way it is. But when dealing with this crowd I suggest you get EVERYTHING IN WRITING and save every thing.

Raven Events Just attended an event put on by Raven Events…read morethe 7th annual Little Black Dress Event, and as a girl that loves her home, husband, dogs and comfy chair...it was nice to put on my dress up clothes...... and...... a little red lipstick. Yes self proclaimed hippie chick (not the smelly doesn't shave armpits kind) but the tree climber, mountain climber, hiker and bluegrass Indie lover. It was nice to mix it up a bit. I went with a good friend, had two red bulls, and danced my feet off. I will not be going to the nightclub scene anytime soon, once every 3 years is fine for me, however Raven Events offers business to business mixers that I plan on checking out. Scottsdale (not my scene) to much filler (if you know what I mean) and not much substance from a lot of the women I met........ but it was Scottsdale. Raven herself was however, sweet kind and the real deal.

Stunning views and perfect for Golfers! My auntie from England stayed her for just shy of 2 weeks…read more She loved that she often had the pool in the afternoon to herself, versus other visitors. Every time we would visit, I definitely caught myself staring at the beautiful mountain views. This resort has a spa, restaurant onsite, and lots of golf activities with a shop if that's your forte/hobby. Even if it's not, the views alone could draw me in with a pool, patio, and just relaxing as a staycation. Worth checking out if you find your travels or next staycation in Gold Canyon.

We played 18 holes on the sidewinder course today. The customer service in the golf shop and all…read morethe staff was amazing, everyone was so friendly and considerate! The views were incredible, so stunning! Even though it was hot, we still found some shady spots and stayed cool in the golf carts. The course itself was very clean and well maintained. Pricing was very affordable. One thing I will mention is we didn't see a beverage cart until the 15th hole which was unfortunate because we probably would have enjoyed a few drinks. Will be back!!

Best Time Ever !Thank you Laura and Dusty for making my 50th a time to remember ! Highly recommendread more

Awful awful awful awful awful…read more Our group had a memorable day to say the least, but not in the way you would want on your bachelorette party. As the bride, I can tell you that I was incredibly disappointed in our experience from the second we stepped foot in the 100 degree bus on the way to the lake. Luke told us the AC was just taking a few to kick on, which we later learned was the first of dozens of lies told to us throughout our time with Luke & Spencer. Turns out, Luke did not know how to work with AC which we later learned from his boss, Laura. To take it back a bit further, we asked Luke if we could please stop at a liquor store on the way to the boat, to which he responded that there is a marina at the lake where we could stop. Lie #2. It turns out, the boat is supposedly banned from the marina, which would have been a great thing to know when we initially asked him to stop. I can only imagine why! Once we made it onto the boat, the vibes were high and we were ready to party, except that it took about an hour for Spencer/Luke to "anchor" the boat, which we now refer to as lie #3. It turns out, Spencer used all the gas the day prior and it was effecting the function of the boat for our day. They kept this one going for hours and it prevented us from utilizing the slide (oh just a heads up, there is a camera under the slide for "safety" but these people are about as trustworthy as Casey Anthony so who really knows). We asked to put the leaf in the water about 7 times before Luke finally said "Oh, you want to use the leaf?" Yes Luke, if we hadn't made it clear enough over the course of an hour, we did in fact want to use the leaf. After floating aimlessly for a few, we made our way to a bathroom in the middle of the lake which seemed to Spencer as the perfect place to grill a few hot dogs. Who doesn't want a side of feces instead of ketchup (which they didn't have). Turns out, we actually docked because as I previously mentioned, our boat was not functioning properly. Captain Dusty showed up out of nowhere with a mechanic and this was the first we were actually told there was an issue with the boat. The culmination of this less than stellar day was when we had to head in an hour early from our trip. We jumped on to Dusty's vessel and headed back to land, which honestly was the best part of my day because I would no longer be lied to and gaslit by a group of men who are clearly very used to women who are bit less intuitive. The day had potential to be great but thanks to the crew of bandits, we have had to spend hours demanding we be reimbursed. Don't let the pink color, Spencer's initial charm, or Luke's cluelessness fool you, these guys know just how to take advantage of a group of drunk women. Proceed with caution!

I cannot say enough about the quality of food and service this company provided, it was…read moreexceptional. Great friendly service that went above and beyond . Everyone at my party commented on the tasty food.

We hired AZ Inspirations Catering to cater our office holiday party and they really went above and…read morebeyond. They were so accommodating with the set up. We didn't pay for catered drinks and desserts so, we bought our own but, they still went ahead and staged the tables for drinks and desserts for us! In addition, we were expecting more of a buffet style with the stations set but, they served us! The food was absolutely delicious!!! They also were so helpful with the cleanup! I feel like I didn't have to lift a finger and being that it was my first organized corporate event, I could not have been more grateful for the extra hands. They were absolutely fantastic and I plan on working with them again!

This place is growing. So much to see and do now. New resturants, entertainment venues and hotels…read more Lots to draw a local and out of town crowd.

RIETTE AND HER TEAM ARE AMAZING!!…read more We had our wedding at Bentley Projects. It's a warehouse turned into an Art Showroom. When we first visited the venue, Riette showed us all the rooms and what each room would be like which room is for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Once we booked, Riette was great at communication and would ask us if there was anything should could help us with. Most of the weddings at Bentley are held during the evening so I asked if we could see what it would look like, and she let us. The day before my wedding and day of, she made sure everything ran smoothly and that all vendors stayed on top of everything. I highly recommend using Riette and her team if you plan to use any of the Downtown Phoenix Venues that they have to offer!

For my wife's birthday, I was sick of going to Top Golf and sitting for 75% of the time, so after a…read morelittle searching I found Arizona Casino Knights. The price for 30+ people was the same as only 14 at Top Golf, and I would get to play for 100% of the time. I was immediately called back and walked through what they provided and I booked them. They arrived on time, with a crew of friendly knowledgeable dealers in full get up. Set up was smooth and hassle free. I booked them from 7-10PM I remember getting up twice when I was told we had 15 minutes left, I exclaimed it's not even 8 o'clock! Everyone laughed it was 9:45 the time went so fast it was like I was in time warp. Even more impressive the clean up was quick and organized, and didn't affect the party. I had every single person who attended contact me to tell me what a blast it was. The excitement level was off the chain, and the main comment was "I learned so much, I was always afraid to play in a Casino". The dealers were all super helpful and invested in everyone having a good time. Mixing in special wins to build excitement was also fun. I can whole heartily recommend this company and their services. I will use this company again.

I organized a Casino Night fundraiser for the BASIS schools in Oro Valley at the end of February…read more2020. AZ Casino Knights were wonderful. They arrived on time, set everything up, were courteous and professional, and helped make our event a big success. They offered a discount to us, as we're a non-profit group, and we were able to raise a lot of money for our Teacher's Fund. I would highly recommend AZ Casino Knights.

Be careful when you book here! It's way overpriced and they trick you by saying one thing but…read moreswitch it up in the contract! So disappointing because I truly thought that it was worth the WAYYYY expensive price. 3 hours for almost 3 thousand dollars. I'll make sure no one I know books here. They overbook events and then kick you out. So sad! Thank you for ruining my baby shower

I wish I could give this place zero stars ! Horrible service! They kicked us out 3 hours earlier…read moreeven though our contract said otherwise without giving us an explanation.

I have been working with and recommending Creative Backstage to my clients for years. Even though…read moreI'm no longer in the Event business, I'm still seeking them out for conferences my company hosts.

UPDATE: I logged in years later to find abusive, threatening and aggressive messages from the…read moreowner- see for yourself what type of person this is! This isn't a fake review (I'm a real person, owner of a real business). I hired them years ago for this event and his response to my review only reinforces what I said in my original review. Stay FAR AWAY from this company! Don't believe his friend's/family's fake reviews! See the attached images of his responses directly from my yelp account.