I can't believe there's not a review for this because this is spectacular. I had one for my…read moregraduation picnic from my doctoral program and I was so happy. It was beautiful and well laid out and Julie was fast and communicative throughout the entire process. I'm so thankful to have had one before I left the area and everyone is still continuing to rave about it. Worth it.

From the owner: Alpaca Picnic specializes in luxury picnics, styled tablescapes, and heated igloos for any…read moreoccasion. Whether it's your own backyard or a local park, let us elevate your next event. We offer options to add charcuterie boards, desserts, fresh flowers, custom balloons, and even a personal chef or pizzologist. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and cocktails too. Perfect for proposals, date nights, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, brand events, or just because. Choose your date, location, color or theme, and just show up and enjoy.

We were planning a holiday gathering for family and friends when I learned about Lillian Judith…read moreCatering. Thank goodness!! Stephanie worked closely with us to determine the menu. Because our guests had a lot of food issues - gluten, nut and dairy it was a real challenge! Stephanie carefully curated a menu that hit all of our requirements. In addition, because we live out of town for most of the year, our decorations, holiday plates and whatnot were quite limited. Stephanie put my fears to rest by assuring me she'd take care of all the details. As the day of the party dawned, we had the place all cleaned up and ready. Stephanie and Mary arrived about an hour before the guests and set to work transforming our little place into a festive, inviting party spot. We had holiday cocktails and mocktails, delicious heavy appetizers and desserts that were out of this world. Stephanie literally thought of everything. All the food was labeled so our guests could choose foods that were best for their food sensitivities. At the end of the party they gathered everything up, helped set aside uneaten food for later consumption and left with very little for us to other than sweep the floor and fall into bed after a very fun and satisfying gathering of friends. Overall experience 5* Food 5* Decorations and ambience 5* Stress - zero

We had a fantastic experience working with Stephanie for our holiday reception. She was very…read moreattentive to details and a great communicator. She thought of everything, the food was wonderful and multiple guests asked us for her contact. We loved the blue cheese and sun dried tomato deviled eggs especially!

Best wedding food I've ever had! Custom menu creation was great and they are a pleasure to work…read morewith!

From the owner: Culinary Canvas is St. Louis' premier catering and event service, specializing in creating…read moreunforgettable catering experiences for wedding catering, corporate catering, and private party catering. With a focus on bespoke menus, local ingredients, and personalized service, we transform every event into a masterpiece. Let us bring your catering vision to life.

We had the unfortunate experience of using these people for a non profit fundraiser. The kids they…read morehad putting our (2) tents together were higher than a kite. And then when they finished, I took these photos to show the ownership the straps weren't even connected, and most of them were broken at that. To no surprise, one of the tents collapsed the day before our event during storms. They did not have parts or a replacement tent. Still charged is for both tents, and blamed us for the storm bringing the one down. Will go out of my way to keep people from dealing with these people. No way these reviews are real. Happy to provide photo evidence upon request.

We recently used Elite Events for the 5th time in the span of one year. The number one thing I…read moreappreciate is their reliability. We never have to worry about them dropping the ball. They also have become our one stop shop for our events, in that they not only offer inflatables, but they offer chairs and tables, face painting, etc. We no longer have to work with multiple companies. Lastly, their staff is easy to work with and are accommodating. From the office staff (Kyle and Jade) to their lead guy on the field (John) to the many workers, face painters, set up crew, workers staffing the inflatables and other products, they excel in customer service. Thank you Elite so very much for making our events successful!

We can't imagine our wedding without Sam & Lindsey! They ensured the flow of the day was perfect,…read morethe small details were covered, and we didn't have to worry about absolutely anything. G&G is professional, so communicative, and caring while also being super fun! Thank you for everything!

We got married a week ago today -- and have been reveling in how much we enjoyed our festivities,…read morewe know that was all due to the level of detail, commitment to theme/culture, and fun that Sam + Lindsey gave us! If you want to feel like your best friends planned and coordinated your wedding - Gingko + Grove is the only way to go! We had a traditional Sikh/Indian wedding spanning the whole day and two venues. During the planning process Sam + Lindsey were always punctual, took detailed notes, and always aided us in bringing our vision to light and advocating for our wishes (that sometimes we mentioned but were willing to forego) - Sam + Lindsey helped us achieve all of them! No task to small, no vendor timeline or delay insurmountable. From our first call with them their vibe was positive and the best can-do attitude - when we shared we were having a traditional Indian wedding, Sam + Lindsey came to our first meeting knowing and using the appropriate and respectful terminology. They were confidently humble in every regard! They were the first ones there and the last ones to go - reaching out to our vendors or designated family whenever needed to insure things went smoothly - while they did check in with us throughout the day - it was never about the event - but always for what we needed, they insured we had a private moment after our ceremony, that we were fed, hydrated, and having a great time!! It was hands down the best investment we made for our wedding! We would not have been able to enjoy or make the memories we are reveling in today, without Sam + Lindsey & Gingko + Grove! ~Srinivas + Mona

Having this help made my large dinner party a resounding success. Lisa and Helen were amazing,…read moreanticipating and solving issues before I was needed. I definitely endorse this company, which was easy to work with.

From the owner: STL Party Helpers specializes in reliable party staffing to make your special occasions stress-free…read moreand enjoyable. Whether it's a wedding, birthday, or corporate event, our professional team takes care of setup, service, and cleanup, allowing you to focus on celebrating. Request a quote today and let us help you create a memorable and seamless event experience.

Beautiful park, beautiful weather, lots of food trucks, and a lot of people!…read more With the increase in the number of participating trucks, the lines are somewhat shorter and more good food and drink to choose from. Bring a chair, a blanket, some friends or family and settle in.

Food Truck Fridays are always something I look forward to. On select Fridays during the warmer…read moremonths (ending in September), a bunch of food trucks will show up in Tower Grove park and you get get from whichever one(s) you like and eat the food in the park. Different ones come different times, so you can go every time they have Food Truck Fridays and never get the same t hing twice. They usually have a lot of trucks too - like 20. The food is good, the selection is great, the environment is great. Downsides? Parking can be bad and the lines for some trucks can be long. Although Ive been doing to this for years, Ive noticed some of the trucks are starting to get a bit expensive. Im sorry, but I think food Im getting from a truck should be less than at a sit down restaurant. Still, I recommend going and look forward to when it starts up again next year.