Just popped in while window shopping up and down main street on a quick trip to Kilmarnock. The…read moretwo employees were warm and welcoming when we walked in. Loved the unique gifts and custom stationery/paper offered in the shop. Staff knew we were from out of town and were not going to be placing an order for wedding invitations but still made us feel welcome and helped with suggestions and ideas while we looked through some books. Would definitely recommend them to locals looking to place custom orders and to visitors looking for some unique gift ideas. I'll be back when I'm in town!

We just stopped in here to buy a couple of special cards for friends. It is a very impressive…read moreplace. We'll go back!

An amazing array of flowers locally grown at the owners flower farm in Eastville! Each bouquet is…read moreextremely beautiful and long/lasting.

Ask for Priscilla! She is the ultimate and the greatest to work with. She has got the business down…read morepat and makes the best suggestions to get you what you need. They were a pleasure to work with for the wedding all the way from ordering the 40 'x 60' tent, to the dance floor, the tables and chairs, the fans and getting everything set-up and torn-down. The best customer service I have ever worked with in any company!!!

Excellent customer service! I needed balloons for a birthday celebration and when I called Drew…read moregave me all the info., text me pictures, and had me laughing with her great sense of humor. When I went to pick the balloons up I marveled at all the gift stuff they had. Bought funny napkins and other stuff. I will be back when I need cute gifts.

Greetings Jason I…read morejust had to share how much our group enjoyed the BBQ package we picked up today! We had 45 people and it all vanished - not a single bite was left! Everyone was raving about the food and asking where it was from. I was so proud to say Alpha Pitt Smokers, and especially proud to support a veteran-owned business with such incredible BBQ. It's clear a lot of heart and skill goes into everything you do. Thank you so much for the delicious food, the convenient prep, and all your support. I will absolutely be recommending you to others and will definitely be back! Alpha Pitt Smokers is a fantastic choice for any event - big or small.

We hired Alpha Pitt Smokers to cater our WM grad party and they were fantastic. The food was…read moreobviously the highlight--The BBQ was perfect, but I wasn't expecting the sides (mashed potatoes, beans, slaw and jalapeño Mac and cheese) to be its equal but it was. Kids and adults were raving about it all night. ALpha was also a real pleasure to work with. They took care of all of the details with absolutely no issues or pressure. The weather did not cooperate on our party day and they rolled with it and adapted. I can't recommend hiring these folks enough. You will have a wonderful party, free to spend time with friends not worrying about the food or the service one bit!

DREAM CAKE: Where Floral and Cake Artistry Meet…read more Working with J.J. Ash Events and Designs for a Jacksonville wedding was an absolute dream. I was the cake artist, and Ashanti handled the florals. When the bride shared her vision, I immediately thought of Ashanti because I've worked with her before and absolutely love her work. She's one of the rare designers who can balance creativity with realism while delivering flawless execution. For this wedding, we had to transform an inspiration photo into a glam-style red wedding design, and Ashanti absolutely delivered. The bride wanted florals showcased inside acrylic tiers for the cake--a unique and challenging concept. These acrylic tiers had to be sourced from London, measured precisely, customized with Ashanti's florals, and transported from Virginia to Florida and survive 3-4 days. Not only did the floral design make the journey, but it also held up beautifully throughout the wedding. The result? Stunning florals that tied the cake seamlessly into the overall wedding design. The bride was overjoyed, the guests were amazed, and I was blown away. Together, we created a once-in-a-lifetime piece for a deserving couple and seeing the bride's ecstatic reaction made all the effort worth it. Ashanti's talent speaks for itself, but what truly sets her apart is her professionalism. She's communicative, detail-oriented, and incredibly down-to-earth. She knew exactly how to bring the vision to life and worked closely with me to ensure every detail was perfect. Honestly, I couldn't have pulled this off without her expertise. Good on J.J. Ash for requesting reviews from vendors and guests--it's a smart move that highlights the joy they create for couples. I've seen Ashanti and her team work tirelessly through weddings, sometimes staying until the very end (I'm usually there past the cake cutting, haha!). By the time the dust settles, the couple is married, their photos are stunning, and their videos capture every magical moment. Reflecting on those moments reminds me how much of a privilege it is to be part of such special events. As a vendor, I appreciated how communicative and organized Ashanti was throughout the process. She asked all the right questions, provided clear instructions, and made herself available if I needed clarification. Unfortunately, not everyone in this industry is that dependable. I've seen vendors drop the ball, fail to respond, or avoid accountability--but not J.J. Ash. Ashanti and her team were on top of every detail and worked to have all vendors comply and work together seamlessly. Their dedication and professionalism made this collaboration a joy, and the end result was nothing short of magical. Their results don't lie--J.J. Ash Events and Designs truly delivers excellence. Hats off to Ashanti and her team for creating unforgettable moments for their clients. I can't wait to work with them again! -- @ButtercreamPlease * Modern wedding and celebration cakes

This is going to be a long review, so we will start with the positives:…read more Ashanti was nice & her assistants were helpful & worked very hard on the wedding day. We also had a music system issue about 15 minutes before the ceremony, & her husb& rushed over with a speaker for us to set up so that we could have music. This is where the positives end & the negatives & unnecessary stress begins with this vendor: TL;DR- Ashanti & JJ Ash Events lies, deceives, & does not provide adequate services for the price!!!!! & we have the receipts to back it up! To start, when we were interviewing her for her services (pre-hiring, 2-3 months before the wedding), she implied that tablecloths, flatware & chair covers were included in the package ($1500) we paid for. We thought that that was an ok deal. At our venue walkthrough a month before the wedding, she mentioned that she also had great votives, an arch, flatware & uplighting that she would bring. Later, to double check, we asked "that's included right?" based off of the way she was talking. NONE of that was included in the price we paid. No linens, no chair covers, no decor, nothing. Those were an additional '$300 package' that she didn't tell us about. & the disposable flatware wasn't included in that package; that was an extra $60 on top. Total was $1,860 (over $360 what we were quoted) Throughout our 2 months of "coordination", it would take several days/weeks to get responses back to our questions/concerns & she had to be reminded of things we asked for multiple times. For example, when we asked for a vendor payment timeline based off of our vendor contracts (month & a half before wedding), we did not receive it for over a week, causing us to miss a payment. Then, when we did receive one (after we reminded her), it was incomplete & inaccurate almost causing another missed payment. She claimed that she contacted our vendors & confirmed everything- Videographers did not hear from her until 2-3 days prior to wedding, Hair & makeup were NEVER contacted, Photographer was only first contacted 3 DAYS before the wedding after we called her out saying he had never heard from her. Then she lied to us saying that she's been trying to contact him for 2 weeks with no answer! (Photographer is a professional friend, who we had regularly asked if she had reached out to him- which she hadn't). We would not have had any of our vendors if we had not kept in contact with them OURSELVES, because many never knew who she even was until day of. We asked her a few days before the wedding the amount of tablecloths & other things she was bringing, she assured us it was "enough" but would not give a number. On the day of the wedding, she did NOT have enough, they were not steamed like agreed upon, & their steamer was not adequate enough, so they had to borrow the mother of the groom's steamer. She showed up to the venue half an hour late, & was still setting things up as guests started arriving (4 hours later, small venue with only ~25 guests). Instead of getting ready with the bride & socializing, bridesmaids chose to help completely set up front room & steam the tablecloths because she was running so behind & it would not have been completed in time. Right before the processional, one of the bridesmaids had a dress zipper issue which took 15 mins to fix. Ashanti stood in front of every guest & announced to the entire venue (including our ceremony livestream) that there was a dress malfunction for one of the bridesmaids, causing a delay. You're not supposed to say that anyone has a dress issue in this industry because that could make the person self-conscious & bring attention to the issue. During the evening, the bridesmaid confronted Ashanti about the incident & Ashanti denied, saying "When did I say that?!", when we have multiple witnesses & a live stream to confirm she did in fact say it. As we were about to make our reception gr& entrance, she tried to move the first dance to immediately after the entrance & before we ate. She was told by the groom that we wanted to eat first, but to ask the bride about it. She found the bride & TOLD her we were doing the first dance first, then told the groom that the bride had okayed the change. The bride & groom discussed seconds before the gr& entrance that neither of them had wanted the change & had to tell the DJ themselves that they were not doing the first dance before dinner. After a guest got sick during the reception, the groom's family started to clean up the mess. When asked if she could find a mop (didn't even ask her to clean it, just to help find one), she said there wasn't one after not even trying to look. The groom's parents had to search for it & found it almost immediately because it was not hidden; just in a cleaning closet. She generally did not seem to know what was going on during the entire 2 months. We had 10+ people mention that they felt the need to apologize to us because of how poor of a job Ashanti

We held our daughter's wedding reception there and it was perfect. The kitchen with two ovens and…read moreice machine were great. We had pizza and pasta catered by Anna's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta. Our guests loved the food. The convenient location of the venue is great for the area. I would highly recommend for an event with a large number of people. Jackie S.

I just took my first tour of Legacy Hall today. Conveniently located on the Williamsburg Trolley…read moreroute, it's a perfect venue with easy access to local hotels to complete your event. (The Hospitality House is on the trolley line as well). The hall can hold up to 160 people in rounds for a banquet, making the space private for your event. Legacy Hall staff will open and clean up the space, but all food, beverage, linen and china must be provided. This is one of the few venues that I've found that allows outside catering and liquor (client responsible for getting their own liquor license). I would recommend this space for smaill - medium sized wedding, holiday parties, and other social events. Did I mention you can ride the trolley to a hotel if you are celebrating intensively??? Current rates: Monday - Thursday: $300.00 half day, $600.00 full day Friday - Sunday: $500.00 half day, $1,000.00 full day

We were thrilled with the service provided by Bouncing Around, Rubin and team! They were extremely…read morecommunicative in the days leading up to our event, helping us to consider alternative options in case of inclement weather. Then, on the day of, they arrived early and were extremely accommodating allowing us to weigh-in on where the bounce house was setup. They came and broke everything down super efficiently but also took the time to clean every inch of the bounce house first. We will definitely be calling them for future events! I should mention the actual bounce house was a huge hit among the kids!

When searching for a bounce house I requested a quote from Bouncing Around and a larger company in…read moreWilliamsburg. Ultimately, I went with bouncing around because of Rubin and his customer service. From the very beginning he had amazing communication and was so easy to work with. He was able to answer any questions I had and quickly, made a stop to our house to check the layout and go over where the bounce house would go, and then on the day of he arrived and set up seemed so easy! Everyone in my family who was at the house while he was setting up is still raving about it. He went over all the safety features and made us feel good about how much he cared about the safety of the kids. The bounce house was so nice and my daughter and the other kids in the neighborhood loved it! We then were able to end earlier than expected and after a quick call to Rubin, he and his son came right out to break everything down. The breakdown went smoothly and both he and his son were very nice. I can not recommend Bouncing Around and Rubin more. My husband and I are so grateful for the experience and how much it meant to our daughter. Thank you thank you thank you!

We hired WCC to cater our daughter's wedding reception and they provided awesome appetizers and…read morefood. Everyone raved about the stuffed mushrooms, the BBQ brisket and chicken were absolutely the best we've had in the local area. They arrived on time, set up with everything we ordered, and provided great service during the reception! You can't go wrong with WCC!

Thanksgiving meal was absolutely delicious. We ordered the Turkey with cornbread stuffing, green…read morebeans and mashed potatoes and cranberry relish. We also ordered additional sides of Autumn veggies, mashed sweet potatoes and mac & cheese. The turkey was juicy and very flavorful. I'm very particular about cornbread stuffing and theirs were one of the best I've ever tasted. Will definitely ordered from them again.