Lisa and her crew are simply great! What stunning arrangements they created for my daughter's…read morewedding at the Waterhouse in Peoria! Their creativity and progressive styling made the entire wedding look casual, sophisticated and unlike any other that I have seen. From design, to redesign, to set up, delivery and breakdown, they were there. Lisa-you are simply the best! Poppy-Tucson, Arizona

As someone with a background in event planning, I have never left a venue feeling as disappointed…read moreas I did after working with The 905 Room. I would not book another event here or purchase flowers from this business again. The advertised rental is only 3 hours, and that time includes both setup and teardown. We hosted a 25-person baby shower, and three hours wasn't nearly enough time. We actually had to book two separate time slots just to have enough time to decorate, host the shower, clean up, and leave without feeling rushed. By the time you account for setup and teardown, the standard rental simply isn't practical for an event of this size. The venue is much smaller than it appears online. It's packed with furniture, making the space feel even tighter. You don't have to move the furniture yourself, but if you don't tour the venue beforehand, it's difficult to understand how much usable space there really is. I highly recommend seeing it in person before signing a contract. The "bar" is really just a peninsula with no running water. The only sink is in the bathroom. There is no kitchen or prep area, and the only refrigeration is a tiny mini fridge. If you're serving fresh food or drinks, you'll need to plan for that yourself. The floral policy was another major disappointment. The contract effectively makes them your only practical option for florals. It states that if you're "caught" bringing in outside flowers--including artificial flowers--you'll be charged a $200 fee. It's written as a penalty, not as an option. Their floral pricing was far beyond what I was comfortable paying. I was quoted $20 for a single bud vase with one flower, $100 for what they called a "bucket" of only 15 stems, and $30 for a bouquet of baby's breath. Even after paying the $200 fee, I still spent less by purchasing flowers elsewhere and arranging them myself. I also purchased the Petite Decor Package for $175, which included a balloon cluster and focal floral arrangement. I expected much more than what was provided. The floral arrangement was tiny, and the balloon display didn't resemble what I expected based on the package description. The biggest issue came after the event. A few days later, I received an email demanding $500--$200 for outside florals (which I anticipated), $200 for paint damage, and $100 for excessive cleaning. After I requested proof, they sent photos showing a handful of small paint marks on some tables and a chair. The activity involved washable watercolor paint and paint markers. What was most frustrating was that while we were still packing up, their staff had already started wiping down the tables and bar area. No one mentioned there was a problem or gave us the opportunity to clean the remaining spots ourselves. Had they simply pointed them out while we were still there, we would have gladly attempted to remove them. Instead, I received an email after the event demanding additional fees. I even offered to drive two hours back to the venue to try removing the marks before paying the charges. When I couldn't make the single time they offered, I arranged for local family members to go instead. Because they couldn't arrive before the venue's 5:00 p.m. closing time due to work, the venue refused to offer any flexibility, saying that "everyone has commitments." At that point, it became clear that working toward a resolution was not the priority. Throughout this process, communication felt cold and adversarial. Emails arrived without even a greeting or signature, and every interaction left me feeling like resolving the issue was less important than collecting additional fees. The baby shower itself turned out beautifully because of the effort my family and I put into it--not because of the venue. I've worked with many venues and understand that contracts and policies are necessary. What I don't expect is to leave feeling that customer service took a back seat to enforcing penalties and collecting additional fees. I cannot recommend this venue and would encourage anyone considering it to carefully compare it with other local options before signing a contract.

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!!!!

The staff was amazing! There was a snow storm and they were very understanding and helpful! Would…read moredefinitely recommend

We used Palace Events for our wedding and were very happy with how everything turned out! Our…read morewedding reception was held in a machine shed, so we needed some elegant decor to dress it up. Palace Events provided drapery, lighting and a chandelier, which created the perfect setting! Courtney was the coordinator we worked with and she was polite and very organized. She also was proactive in seeing an issue with the lighting and fixed it before I had to mention anything. In addition, we used their Standard Photo Booth and were so glad we did! Sam was easy to work with and created the perfect photo design for our wedding! There were many options, including videos and GIFs--our guests had a blast with it! Overall, we're very pleased with Palace Events and are happy we used them for our wedding! *Professional photography by Miranda Malliet Photography

I ordered my box and received it so quickly! It's been so helpful while I plan my daughter-in-laws…read morebaby shower and helped me think outside the box!! Amanda is truly an expert in her field!

I am also an event planner in central Illinois and I purchased Inspire Your's full Knowledge Box -…read moreHead Over Heels. It has been a lifesaver when working with clients and other vendors. It helps to know what I'm talking about and even all the available options. The cards are very easy to use and the graphics/words are clear and easy to read. I will admit, I had a hard time understanding the product until I met with Amanda and she walked me through the cards. As an event planner, I highly recommend the Knowledge Box!