We wanted to ensure our guests had a wonderful time at our reception, and we knew the music would…read moreplay a large role in that. Tommy Gatz Entertainment was absolutely fantastic, and we couldn't be happier that we chose them for our reception! We had some extra challenges in planning our wedding. Not only were we planning the wedding from Alabama, and were only able to come up to Annapolis just one time from the time we got engaged until our wedding weekend, but we also planned the entire wedding in 4 months! It was so nice to know we were in good hands with Valerie and Tommy and had no worries that the music would be great and the reception would flow smoothly. One of the great things about Tommy Gatz Entertainment is you not only get a fantastic DJ but you also have a reception coordinator. Being able to plan out the flow of the reception and knowing we would not have to worry about making sure that things like toasts, the first dance, cake cutting, and the send out would happen when they were supposed to really allowed us to just enjoy the reception and celebrating with our guests. It was very clear that the Tommy Gatz Entertainment staff put in a lot of time and effort in preparing for our reception, and we are so pleased Tommy Gatz Entertainment was a part of our wedding day! If you select Tommy Gatz Entertainment as your vendor, you will not be disappointed!

We did the video and DJ option. Initially everything was great. Very prompt and responsive. We had…read moreseveral meetings and the mother of the owner, Valerie, was our contact. Over several meetings she made comments about other people's weddings songs, and how she didn't want to do our wedding but was glad that our wedding included her "favorite songs." She continually alluded to this other wedding of whom we loosely knew who the other people were. It was very annoying. She continually sent us tasks to do that were due by the end of the day with both my bride and me having full time jobs. We were also told by another couple that they "accidentally" received our wedding day itinerary from Valerie. Which was extremely unprofessional. Finally on the day of, her crew were late, and the DJ played songs out of order. I will say that the final product was outstanding and our wedding was fantastic. Tommy, the owner, was great, but Valerie made the experience less than desirable and extremely stressful for a day that is supposed to be exciting. Why it's a 3 star review.

I hired this company for my sons 2nd birthday party #2Fast2Furious ! They brought our vision to…read morelife with the Lamborghini and the Ferrari's and the Bentleys etc ! This company is very professional! They called and confirmed all details (arrival time, set up time, what was provided). They had excellent customer service from verifying the area to make sure the area was safe for the kids, signing waivers, wrist bands, and even provided some driver assistance to our little drivers who struggled with hitting the cones LOL! They were very very kind and send us photos that they took as well due to mom and dad just being occupied with hosting and being present in the moment! I would 1000% hire them again for another event. Book kiddie car party today !

My son's "Two Fast" party was a huge hit thanks to Kiddy Car Party! Adult and kids all had a…read moreamazing time. Owner Ana was very professional and helpful throughout the whole process.

i hired chef rico to cater a friend's birthday party and let me just say... the food did not miss…read more i've had his food before at restaurants he's worked in, so i already knew the talent was there. now that he's doing his own thing, i wanted to support but i'm also very big on quality. just because i know you does not mean the food gets a pass. everything was seasoned well, hot, and on point. the sweet potatoes, cabbage, fried fish, chicken, green beans, rice, caesar salad, corn bread and that rasta pasta? amazing. we were still talking about it the next morning. there was a slight delay in arrival, but he was apologetic and professional about it. once they got started, it was smooth. his partner did an excellent job with set up and serving. they were interactive, present, and went above and beyond even helping cut the cake, which they did not have to do. what i appreciated most was the attention to detail and the fact that they were a part of the process, not just dropping off food. multiple guests said they would be booking him for future events and i see why. if you're looking for good food, professional service, and someone who cares about the experience, i would recommend. quality is quality. period.

We hired this wonderful catering company to host and cater our moms 45th birthday celebration, and…read moreshe was by far thrilled and excited with the work they performed. The catering manager really was tuned into our requests . The Chef made sure that food was extremely delicious and and hot . The foods presentation was beyond amazing . We would recommend this company anytime. For any event. Thanks guys for making our moms birthday special.

I booked a chocolate and wine tour in Baltimore for my sisters bachelorette party. From the…read morebeginning Courtney was very accessible. Everything was extremely easy to plan. It was so nice to have a limo bus pick is up with snacks and drive all two three different wineries. The tour was well worth the money. I will definitely be using bashlorette again in the near future!

I booked a private, in-home Zumba party through Bashelorette for my sister's bachelorette weekend…read morein Annapolis, MD. Wendy was so easy to work with, the price was incredibly reasonable, and we had a great time. I worked with Wendy leading up to the party to create a customized playlist. My sister, the bride, even got a free Zumba shirt! I would definitely recommend in-home Zumba.

Where do I begin. I knew from day one that I would have Shamci, owner and creative designer of…read morePlatinum Sofreh, transfer our vision into reality, she is just phenomenal. I contacted Shamci last year, however our wedding date got postponed after a traumatic event. Throughout she followed up to see how I was doing, very caring and genuine like she was my aunt. She kept reinforcing positive energy throughout and reassured us that once our date is finalized I would be in great hands. From the initial consultation to before, during, and after our wedding I was in love. Shamci was so attentive to every detail along the way ensuring everything went smoothly and fun to work with. Shamci and her team tackled everything from our beautiful bridal suite, and planning all aspects of our wedding from A to Z. They provided full service and day of planning, all flower arrangements (bridal, bridesmaids, groom and groomsmen boutonnieres, and parents corsages ), centerpieces, table card, sweetheart table, multiple ceremonies at the different locations, and not to mention pipe and drape which added a romantic touch to our "Sofreh" . Our "Sofreh" was one of the most beautiful features of our wedding, expressive of our personalities, it was absolutely magical. Further, having Mr. Saman at our "Sofreh" with his beautiful speach , explaining the history and traditions behind the traditional Iranian "Sofreh" with its meaning and connecting it to our story was unexpected and touched everyone. My husband and I loved working with Shamci, she was by our side from day one, the early morning hours leading up to our wedding day and early morning hours following our wedding. Shamci and her team were so warm, friendly, and very detail oriented. No two brides are the same either, she made our wedding so unique and a reflection of us. She was just as excited as we were and couldn't wait to witness our Big Day and made it like those only seen in fairy tales. Bottom line: you need Shamci by your side, if you think you can enjoy your wedding and plan it all by yourself.. well think twice. Being surrounded by family in the hotel food and beverage industry, I can vouch how critical it was to have Shamci and her team by our side. Great weddings don't just happen, with her eye for detail she was able to create and combine style and glamour to our special day making our day unforgettable. Everyone loved working with her and she was a joy. We can't wait to work with her again in the future. I highly recommend hiring Platinum Sofreh for ALL your special events which is transparent in her work! Thank you so much Shamci we can't thank you enough and miss you and your energy!

DJ Vallas was very prompt in communicating and it was very easy to coordinate and schedule with…read morehim. DJ Vallas brought all his own equipment, he arrived on time and played really good music and brought excellent vibe to our party. I would definitely hire him for future event and I highly recommend hiring DJ Vallas for your party

Hiring DJ Vallas took our party to the next level. He was available to chat a couple of weeks…read morebefore our party, helped us plan out our playlist, arrived when he said he would to set up, used the playlist but also figured out what songs would get more folks on the dance floor, took requests and kept the energy level up. And he was personable too -- a great addition to the event. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

As CEO of a large government contracting firm in the DMV, I have dealt with most of the large local…read morecatering firms over the space of 20 plus years. It is not an exaggeration to say that Drinks By DELANO is among the most impressive firms in this space that I've have ever had the pleasure of hiring for any event - large or small. Their detailed and customer-focused approach to every aspect of your event , from pre-planning to final execution, was simply superb and far beyond anything I've experienced to date. DELANO, the CEO, for example, even went so far as to inquire as to the various nationalities of our guests as the spanned several European Countries, so that he could offer traditional drink specialties. Upon the conclusion of the event, not only did they leave the venue spotless, they even assisted the cleaning crew that we retained! Just simply amazing service. Most importantly, our guests absolutely raved about the taste, quality, and speed of service for the cocktails, beer and wine. This was an event for nearly 200 guests, so initially , I was hesitant to engage an unknown firm. Their performance was far beyond my expectations and I plan to use them exclusively going forward.

Drinks by Delano bartended our corporate event flawlessly, serving a guest list of 80. They arrived…read moreearly, had everything setup and in place in advance of the event, and helped create the perfect atmosphere for our clients. They are an all-around professional and exceptional outfit. I would highly recommend their bartenders for capable, reliable service for medium to large corporate events.

Right after I got engaged, I was horrified by the thought of wedding planning due to families who…read morehad yet to meet, a strict budget, and my husband and I having no time to plan due to work and school. But then we hired Allison Jackson of Pineapple Productions and all of the stress, worries, and anxiety of wedding planning simply melted away. Not only are Allison Jackson and Pineapple Productions organized, creative, and experienced at planning weddings, but they are excellent at working with all different types of people who have varying opinions on what a "wedding" should. Allison calmly dealt with differing opinions between family members and bride and groom and came up with creative and effective solutions that made everyone happy. Allison and Pineapple Productions also really helped me and my husband plan the wedding on a limited time schedule. After getting a feel for our style / vision, Allison would use her extensive knowledge of the D.C. wedding industry and narrow our choices up front so that the choices of photographer, florist, venue, etc., didn't seem so overwhelming. In the end, we ended up with a venue / vendors that we were extremely happy with without having to spend loads of time upfront researching, and we know we couldn't have found them without Allison's help / insight! The wedding itself went off without a hitch - Allison and Pineapple Productions put together our dream wedding and our friends and family still talk about it over a year later. You can see pictures of it here: http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/10/19/pineapple-productions-downtown-garden-wedding-with-a-spanish-flair/ Our wedding would have not been the same without Allison and Pineapple Production's expertise, poise, and altogether amazingness. If you are looking for a wedding planner in D.C., stop right now - Pineapple Productions is it!!

I could not have planned my wedding - which many friends and family say is the best wedding they…read morehave ever been to - without Arney Walker and Pineapple Productions. After interviewing several wedding planners, I chose Arney for partial planning services because of her professionalism and calm/friendly/non-pretentious demeanor. I was also sick of planners from other companies telling me that their partial planning packages only included recommendations for a limited number of vendors. These companies charged the same amount as Pineapple, or more, and don't have nearly as good of a reputation as Pineapple. Pineapple Productions is considered one of the best planning companies in the country. Choose them and you will NOT be disappointed. They will handle any and all situations that will inevitably occur during the process of planning your wedding, and you'll have a lot of fun working with them!!