We have hosted one party here and attended at least half a dozen and Michelle always hits it out of…read morethe park for these littles. They make it so easy for the parents and the kids by having everything there. No need to bring decorations, drinks, snacks, anything other than cake. Michelle and her staff help the girls pick out their dresses, paint their nails while they secretly interview them then the girls will put on a fashion show for the crowd. Then the kids have a little tea party with goldfish and cake all while being treated as a princess. Depending on the package the kids may make a stuffed animal. We have a couple cats, a few unicorns and even a lamb I think and the girls cherish each of them. Hoping to sneak at least one more party in here before my girls grow out of this stage.

We are big fans of My Party Palace and Michelle, the amazing owner and party hostess. Michelle and…read moreher team make your birthday girl feel special and celebrated from the moment you walk onto the porch with a personalized welcome sign to the end as she passes out party favors and says goodbye. We celebrated my daughter's 6th birthday today with a unicorn princess party and my daughter and seven friends had a blast! Michelle clearly loves her job and goes above and beyond to make sure each guest has a lovely experience. The venue is decorated with adorable signs and glitter and bling- all of our girls fell in love with the dress up clothes and accessories. Michelle manages to teach her party guests about manners and friendship and confidence throughout the entire event. Our girls got to pick out a fancy princess dress complete with shoes and accessories and were treated to having their nails painted and some makeup applied. She also sprinkled our girls with glitter at the princess power statement ceremony and the girls got to have a fashion show. Each girl also got to stuff a unicorn toy as the party favor for the princess unicorn party. Michelle's speech about friendship had my adult guests tearing up- it was so beautiful to hear her encourage the girls to enjoy and appreciate their friends and to be a good friend and value the unique characteristics of each of your friends. We also celebrated my older daughter's birthday here years ago and the party was also a huge success. I highly recommend My Party Palace- Michelle has lots of options for a wide range of ages and even offers special events and summer camps. In addition, Michelle is very generous and donates every year to schools and non-profits in our community.

March 2024, Beautiful venue for all occasions. The owners are amazing people to work with. They…read morealso rent out table, chairs, centerpieces and everything you need to host a party. Checkout their website for all the things they have to offer.

I had a venue booked for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary... then came COVID…read more The venue cut to 50% capacity, which made it too small. I had to cancel and re-think everything. The venue needed to be large enough to accommodate distancing, catering and food service was sketchy since many places closed, local restrictions were fluid and I didn't live in the city where the event would be held. At one point, I thought we wouldn't be able to celebrate more than having a small dinner. It was discouraging. Then I found Milestone Memories and Events. I had a good feeling about Geri after our first phone call. The second call confirmed my initial impression. I needed someone with experience and good judgment that I could trust for advice. After all, large events take hundreds of decisions and bad choices can create bad experiences for all the guests. To give context, the guest list was 250 people. Given the circumstances, I estimated 100-150 would attend. The final RSVP count came in at 140. This was not a small event and we pulled it off in four months! Here are just a few highlights of my great experience with Milestone Memories: - We developed a budget, and came in under - They got to know us and designed decor and settings to match (my mom loved everything!) - Everything LOOKED AMAZING, tables, center pieces, lighting, photo backdrop, entry tables - All the logistics like how people enter, move, exit, accounting for seating, everything was great - They found the venue, catering, music and negotiated many details so I only made major decisions. I can't tell you how important that is because it can be overwhelming dealing with multiple contracts when the event is personal. - They took care of my parents and were so thoughtful of all their needs on the day of the event - Excellent communication throughout Geri and her staff are genuine, caring people and I'm so thankful we met. Don't misunderstand, she's a skilled project manager and straight forward communicator that will take care of business! What I mean is she thought of details that I could never have thought of. For example, she created a space for my parents to rest before the event and stocked it with a beautiful snack tray. She arranged a "Grand Entrance" which turned out amazing. My parents had a "first dance", and I mean they had never danced in public before, even at their wedding. This was Geri's idea and it made such an impact! This is the longest review I've written and it is still too short. What a great 4 month journey this was with Geri to create such a memorable celebration for my parents! People are still talking about it a week later. I still get emails and texts complimenting how great it was, and we have the best pictures to help us remember. Here's are a few things people are saying: "elegant", "fun", "relaxed", "beautiful", "amazing!"... My mom and dad loved everything! After working with Geri and her team for 4 months, I 100% recommend them to anyone needing a spectacular event!

Cheryl and her team made our wedding feel so seamless and smooth! I truly got to just enjoy my day…read moreand not stress about anything because they were so on top of things. They kept us fed, took care of the logistics, improvised when needed, managed guests-- everything!! Couldn't be more grateful!

Cheryl, Rohit, and Simran are such amazing planners. We hired them in the middle of our planning,…read morejust four months out from the wedding. We had tons of open tasks and many unfinished decisions to make. Cheryl's project management skills were invaluable, not only for getting things done but also for keeping us organized and helping reduce our stress. Cheryl, Rohit, and Simran are a wonderful team to have by your side. They're always honest and caring, and they genuinely want the best for you. It wasn't just the planning leading up to the event that was superb; on the day of, they were on top of things. I was truly never aware of any hiccups or mishaps; they would simply fix issues before they became problems. If you want a team who dots every 'i' and crosses every 't', if you want a team who will keep you accountable for all the tasks that need to be done, and if you want a team who genuinely cares about you and your family's experience every step of the way, hire Cheryl, Rohit, and Simran.

I am genuinely disappointed to write this review and cannot recommend Ren Newey or 36th Street…read moreEvents. Our kids hired this planner, and from the very beginning there were warning signs-but the scope of the issues that unfolded went far beyond anything we could have anticipated. From not remembering meeting the groom after a one-hour introductory call, to ongoing disorganization, to inconsistent and frequently changing pricing, the experience was stressful throughout. We were quoted inflated costs for items such as generators-significantly higher than what we were able to negotiate ourselves-and were directed to vendors whose pricing was nearly ten times higher than identical products available on Etsy. Despite being repeatedly reassured that all details were handled, several critical failures occurred on the wedding day. The string quartet never arrived because 36th Street Events sent their information to an outdated email address. Instead of notifying the bride, groom, or any parents about the mistake, recorded music was played without explanation. Requested site visits never happened, staffing was not confirmed, and as a result dinner was delayed by 60-90 minutes, guests had no water available, and the wrong song was played for the father-daughter dance. These operational missteps were extremely disappointing. However, the most troubling aspect was the unprofessional and at times blatantly rude behavior displayed by Ren toward parents, guests, and even the priest officiating the ceremony. Multiple guests approached us asking why the wedding coordinator was so dismissive and why, as family members scrambled to help guests during a sudden rain, she stood by and watched. Prior to the bride and groom entering the reception, Ren told the groom he should button his jacket so he "didn't look fat." All of the above are just a few examples of the disappointment. For an event as meaningful as a wedding, professionalism, organization, and care matter enormously--and sadly, these were consistently lacking. After our bad experience, I did see another similar review for Ren on this platform.

Ren and her team came highly recommended from our event space coordinator. The location of the…read morewedding has 3 event locations and rooms that are booked months in advance and highly sought after in the area. Suffice it so say, they have many reasons to highly recommend Ren and her team. As a mother of the bride, Ren and her team were there for every part of the planning. There was not one ball dropped in the process and in fact the handling of the unusual weather which forced the ceremony and reception into one space was probably the most professional job I have ever experienced during a large event. This was a large wedding that required last minute drapery, which Ren snagged from the best team in the area. The hall was transformed into an intimate, cozy ceremony and was truly spectacular. The tear down from the ceremony and set up for the reception was flawless and did not affect the timing of the entire night. There literally were no hiccups! We trusted Ren and her team from the beginning and that allowed for us to just be calm and confident that this major last minute change would be superbly executed. My favorite part of the experience with Ren was experiencing her heart for my daughter's vision and her attentiveness to her needs and wants with assurances that the day would be spectacular, despite weather complications. Her recommendations from the band, busing, big and small details during the ceremony, happy hour ambience in a tent requiring last minute forced air in rainy weather, and reception ideas and design were truly amazing. 36th Street Events will be my first pick for any future event.

Emily & Leigh are two of the most vivacious & talented individuals in the biz! We just had a large…read moreoutdoor dinner where Gypsy Floral worked their magic. They made the tablescape COME TO LIFE & lit up the event with their dried flower crown bar. They ran with the design and created the floral arrangements purely based off a color pallet and a vibe. What they created was better than I could have imagined! I cannot recommend these talented ladies enough! *all photos taken by Heather Thompson Photography*

I absolutely loved working with Emily and Gypsy on my wedding! Emily's creativity, taste, eye for…read moredesign and wonderful ideas were perfect for what I was hoping for with my wedding. Emily is so kind, encouraging and joyful - she was so fun to work with. I had admired Emily and Gypsy's talents for years and I couldn't have been more thrilled that she was available to work with me on our wedding. The flowers were perfect! They were ideal for our venue, time of year and set the exact tone and feel that I wanted. The flowers were totally magical and I felt so confident putting all of it in Emily and her team's hands!

Karla was incredible from day-1. She has definitely found her niche as a wedding planner and…read moreexecutes each wedding to a T. We met with a couple of wedding planners and picked Karla because of how much we felt like we could trust her. She is the perfect balance of being fun and relaxed, but is also a go-getter. She did a great job of understanding what we envisioned and always tried to make sure that our big day met that vision. When we didn't have opinions or preferences, she was always able to provide guidance or take tasks off of our plates. When it comes to the wedding world of Austin, she knows EVERYONE and has great rapport with all of them. She has contacts at countless venues, catering companies, rental companies, bakeries, etc. and was able to help negotiate/communicate on our behalf. This was especially helpful when it came to communication with countless vendors because she was able to take care of so many details with the vendors so that I didn't have to. She made us feel like her #1 priority throughout the entire wedding-planning process and I have no doubt that she makes all her couples feel the same way. However, this made us feel like we weren't just a job or a date on her calendar. She made us feel like she actually cared and I truly believe she does! The day of the wedding, Karala ensured that everything ran so smoothly - everything felt absolutely PERFECT! We never could have pulled off such a successful wedding without her! Thank you!

She is an amazing person and is beyond amazing at what she does. She is a very sweet person, easy…read moreto work with. Very reliable and prompt. When my guest arrived she wowed each and everyone. It was truly a fairytale quince! Thank you Karla for making my daughters quince a memory she will never forget! You are truly the best!

Unique Design & Events provided draping for our wedding ceremony space at The Driskill this…read moreweekend, and WOW, it was incredible! Somehow they managed to make an already beautiful space even more stunning. Yara immediately understood what we wanted with just a couple reference photos, and the design was executed perfectly. Our ceremony was magical. I highly recommend UDE if you want gorgeous draping and great service!

Thank you to UDE for creating the most amazing draping at our wedding! The unique drapery really…read moreadded the special touch we needed to make our reception so incredibly beautiful! I highly recommend working with this company for your wedding drapery needs.

Picture Perfect Events delivered everything I wanted and more! Details are so important to me,…read moreespecially on my wedding day, and they took care of everything I asked for. Our guests are still going on and on about the wedding floral and how they have never seen anything like it. I wanted a one of a kind wedding and I couldn't have done it with out Sandra and her team at Picture Perfect Events!

From the owner: Picture Perfect Events specializes in successfully producing beautiful weddings and events,…read moreincluding floral design in and around Horseshoe Bay, TX.

We were looking for a unique birthday party idea for our 12 year old daughter, and were excited to…read morecome across Pop Star Parties. The girls had a blast with the costumes, make up and the whole set-up that made them feel like they were on a big stage. Kristina and Loren did a great job with everything from setup and running the whole event to a quick turnaround on DVDs.

From the owner: Pop Star Parties is Austin's premier singing, dancing, dress up party for any occasion. The Pop…read moreStars come to your house at your chosen time with Pop Star know-how, accessories, a stage, a sound system, and video/recording equipment. The Pop Stars will perform a few songs for you to get you revved up. The Pop Stars will conduct a Pop Star Training Class with you and your friends on a song of your choice. You will work on vocal technique, choreography, and stage presence. Then the Pop Stars will give you a glam makeover and record your performance. 1 DVD copy of their Pop Star Performance is included.

I am a self-professed DIY Wedding bride. I certainly scoffed at the idea of spending money we…read moredidn't have to get a coordinator. But after reading some suggestions that if you don't get a coordinator at least designate a family person, friend, relative, dog to be the wedding manager.... I had second thoughts. Thankfully, that's where Mandy came in. Modern Whimsy is amazing. There are not words sufficient enough to describe how incredible Mandy and her team were. From the very beginning Mandy was attentive and helpful far beyond what I expected from a coordinator, let alone one that we were getting at a discount for a prize we won and for just day of coordination. She went FAR above and beyond what I think any one person would do and she was instantly a friend in the end. The details she stayed on top of were just incredible and perfect. Letting go of the reins for this OCD person was difficult, but I couldn't have asked for someone better to trust with my vision and allow to orchestrate the wedding of my dreams. If you're getting married and don't want to have to worry, stress, or cry on your wedding day, hire Modern Whimsy. The best investment we've ever made was for that peace of mind on our wedding day. Honestly.

We just finished having our wedding in Austin and worked closely with Mandy on day of wedding…read morecoordination. From the first moment we got on the phone, we knew she would be great. First off, Mandy's experience means she thinks of all the small details you might forget. In the weeks leading up to our event, she came to us with small questions that had a big impact. She also did all the background work to organize details like flower delivery, scheduling conflicts and floor plans for the caterer. She was also able to help with a few etiquette questions that we had - always a plus. For the rehearsal, that attention to detail had her even pointing out small details like moving a microphone so people could see us kiss. She came to the hotel to drop off and pick things up in advance. She made herself available during the process via email, phone and text - all the ways we like to communicate! During the entire process Mandy was upbeat, helpful and made us feel like our event was as special to her as it was to us. Fees were also right in line with what I expected - excellent value for money. Now, we just need to find another event that she can help us to plan! Would love to work with her again.