I have used Wild Asparagus twice now, and can't say enough good things about them! The first party,…read morewe ordered appetizers, picked them up and served them ourselves. The food was really good and it made for a super easy party. The second party we had a full brunch catered and served by Wild Asparagus. Outstanding!!!! The food was amazing and plentiful, but the staff (one chef and one server) really took the experience to the next level! They were attentive, friendly and SO good at their jobs!! By the time they left they had cleaned up, packaged all leftovers, assisted guests with coats and drinks etc. Truly next level -- I can't recommend this caterer highly enough!

I met them at the function recently. Handing out their cheese puffs. Delicious. Have also had their…read morecatering at other company picnics. Everything was delicious and fresh.

So nice loved everything wow did for my wedding expensive but well worth it thanks to everyone at…read morewow!!!!

From the owner: "WOW" Event Design & Coordination is a full service event planning, coordinating and designing…read moreagency that spans events from Chicago, Illinois to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "WOW" designs and plans weddings, parties, corporate events, and everything in between. Currently, "WOW" resides in Kenosha, WI, nestled perfectly in between our regions two major cities. "WOW" specializes in event coordination and tent décor, as well as table top and venue décor. With "WOW"'s large range of services, which includes but is not limited to, floral, lighting, pipe and drape, and hanging decor, the "WOW"ing possibilities are endless. "WOW"'s extensive experience and background with event planning makes us experts in turning your thoughts and ideas into "oooo"'s, "aahhh"s, and "WOW"s!

What a fun performer. I came across him at the Park Ridge Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast, where…read morehe was doing some entertaining mostly for the kids but definitely for the adults as well. It's through him that I heard of the Central Street Busker Festival that took place the next day and his line was loooong! Most recently, we went to his show last week that the Mt. Prospect Public Library held for spring break. That was very very well attended, with a long line of folks waiting to get in (and that's with all of us registered to attend!), but the show was a lot of fun. He did a little magic, a little comedy, and some fun balloon tricks. This guy has been doing this all his adult life--unless that's also a joke and part of his act--but regardless, he's great at his job. I'm looking forward to seeing him again and my little one having the chance to pick her balloon creation on her own.

Smarty Pants was fantastic at our recent event AND each and every time I've seen him perform over…read morethe years - which is many times (because many people see how amazing he is)!! It's not just his talent with super fun and surprising balloon characters but his adaptive nature and outstanding personality, engaging everyone at the parties/events. I would absolutely recommend him for all types of occasions : private or big birthday parties, festivals, block parties, - anywhere there will be children!! He is one less thing at your party you need to worry about because he is a sure thing! Truly, he is a whole family favorite!!

Friendly, good food. Everyone enjoyed it at my book club. I will order from them again.read more

Kathy and her team are amazing! Just picked up my valentine cake pops and they are amazing looking…read moreand taste delicious! Do yourself a favor, save time and effort and let On Occasion handle your catering- I have used them for business catering and personal, and have loved everything she has made. First class all the way!!

What a terrific winery! This is definitely on the finer scale. I would not recommend for small…read morechildren. It is not as family friendly as Timber Hill. But this has an overall sense of elegance. There is a place to sit outside by the creek, there is outdoor and indoor seating. The grounds are meticulously maintained. You can get a three flight wine experience and you get to keep the glass! The server we had was super friendly and informative. Very affordable at only $15, and the bathrooms were were pretty nice. Plentiful parking. Overall a great place!

I visited this winery for a casual afternoon outing, and while the scenery is really pretty, the…read moreoverall experience was just okay. The space itself is relaxing and would be a great spot to hang out, but the wine didn't quite match the atmosphere. The options I tried were fine, just not memorable for the price point. The food choices were also pretty limited, and since you can't bring your own snacks, it felt a little restricting. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. It's a nice place to sit and enjoy the view for a bit, though I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back.

Amazing job from the Elegant Presentations team!! We had a vision and they took it and executed…read moreperfectly on it - down to the correct color. My best advice is to have specific examples (Pinterest boards) of what you'd like to see. We booked pretty last minute and they were wonderful.

We were on the hunt for a one stop shop for decor for a small backyard party during Covid-19:…read morelights, furniture, rugs, pillows, etc. This turns out it's harder to find than I expected unless you go with the big time players like Kehoe that was a bit pricier than I wanted for this particular party. I loved the rustic look of the furniture Elegant had and their prices were better than most. While they didn't have any rugs or pillows to rent (sigh), their wine barrels were perfection to use as high boys and ended up getting a bunch of their low benches to put together as low tables (to use with floor seating). And they were also able to provide lights for my backyard. While every other vendor told me that postposting due to rain or Covid-19 wasn't an option (say whaaa?) I also liked that they were flexible. The main issue was that getting ahold of them was extremely difficult. If the Yelp reviews didn't give me faith that they'd show in time fo the bash I would have been extremely worried. It took a lot of stalking for both me and my party planner to get a contract, pay for the contract and a date to set everything up. There is an emergency # and found that we had better luck when we called the emergency #. They set everything up a few days in advance so I didn't worry too much about them being a no show. I let them know they needed to come at 7am to get it all done since I was headed out for a busy day and they showed up even a few minutes early. An hour later my yard was lit up beautifully and I was really happy with the look of the furniture for the price. They set it all up on a Thursday morning and said they would be back on Monday to pick it up (also prompt for pick up) so we got to enjoy a long weekend of beautiful lights. While the service leading up to the event wasn't the best, I'd probably still use them since it was smoothly the weekend of the event. However, I'd hope they would be more on top of their communication next time.

I've enjoyed a platter from My Charcuterie before at an event and heard that they have a graze bar…read more So my husband and I decided to come by and build a box to enjoy with our movie night. When we came in, we were greeted and were told our options. We decided on the Cutie box and had so much fun picking out the different meats, cheeses and sides. Each box comes with crackers and you can also purchase wine to enjoy there if you'd like. In the shop there's also some super cute charcuterie sets for parties. They also do events and offer boards for catering as well. Can't wait to come by and build another grade box soon.

The absolute best!!! So grateful My CharCUTErie exists!!! They do better boxes and boards than…read moreANYONE else in the entire Chicago area -- everything is so fresh, delicious, and beautiful. They're also incredibly accommodating, responsive, and kind! I'm officially sending mycharcuterie as gifts for every birthday, and bringing them to every party I attend or host. Instantly elevates any event. So chic and loved by all; this is one gift that everyone will actually enjoy!

Hands done the BEST customer service. The guys at set up and take done were so friendly. They…read moreexplained how to ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone. Cannot wait to utilize their services again.

I paid for a weekend rental of an inflatable water slide in July of 2022. Due to inclement weather…read morewe had to cancel and while they didnt offer a refund, they emailed me a raincheck credit good for one year. First week of April 2023, I forward them the raincheck email to try and redeem and they did not honor it. They took my money and I got literally nothing in return. I just filed a complaint with the BBB.

Jenny is more much than a coordinator. My mom had a small stroke about 6 weeks before our wedding…read more Jenny went from day-of-coordinator to a life raft. I will never forget, after sending her the email explaining my mom's situation, Jenny calling me almost immediately - literally just offering her ear. After letting me express all my fears, tears, and anxieties - she got to work. She encouraged me to take a beat to feel all the feelings, and then insisted we have another call a day or two later so I could "brain dump" everything wedding on her. Jenny was able to take that unorganized, jumbled mess of a phone call and spit out a highly detailed, actionable, and prioritised to-do list that broke down not only what I had to do, my husband had to do, but she took on things that MY MOM was supposed to do. I cannot tell you how much this was appreciated - it makes me teary eyed just thinking about her kindness and how she went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was a spot of brightness and hope amongst the dark weeks leading up to it. Sure enough, my mom recovered beautifully - was not only AT the wedding, but dancing a speech-giving with the best of them. Thank you, Jenny, for believing that would be so - getting us to the finish line and just overall being a wonderful human.

Jenny from Blue Moon Events was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding…read more Although we hired her for a day-of coordination package, the support she gave us in the months leading up to the big day was absolutely invaluable. Her regular check-ins kept us on track, she helped us stay organized, and she personally recommended nearly all of our amazing vendors. She also constantly made sure we were doing okay and offered help wherever she could. She truly went above and beyond. When the wedding day arrived, Jenny and her husband Jeff took over and everything went off without a hitch. We didn't have to stress about a single thing, which meant the world to my wife and me. We were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment thanks to them. I would recommend her to absolutely everyone. She is a total pro and an absolute joy to work with. 1000% worth it

Lena is absolutely AMAZING! She was on top of my vendors, timeline and was always there for advice…read morewhen needed. We had a large wedding party (21 people) and an even larger wedding (260) and everything went so smooth. If there was a problem at the wedding I certainly was not aware unless it was a question Lena needed our opinion on. Lena was pleasant from the start as our wedding coordinator and ended up as a friend. I cannot say enough good things but I will say without Lena I would have been stressed the day of the wedding instead of enjoying every second of the day. Best decision ever using LMV Consulting.

I cannot say enough on how Lenamarie made my day more than just a fairy tale wedding. When planning…read moremy wedding it was so stressful I didn't even know how to even start but she held my hand the whole way through including months after the wedding to ensure I was completely satisfied. She not only listens she is sincere when you request anything to make sure you feel comfortable and secure that everything will go absolutely perfect. We had our wedding in the traditional Greek church and she even knew what was needed from everyone, for example.. She went to the church days before to check lighting, environment, set up and even spoke and coordinated with church what is expected. She noticed the lighting in the church is a lot dimmer than most churches and she made sure to speak with the videographer and photographer to ensure they understood what setting they would be dealing with. That is the definition of going out of the way for her bride. Another amazing thing she suggested after going to the church was for me and my husband to do a "look before" we walk down, she suggested this because in the Greek tradition we do not speak or do vows so she thought it was a good idea to take pictures of us before church so we can talk, take any pictures we want and get the anxiety out. This made the time of actual church such a stressful and easy going processes. For our reception I demanded to have it in my parents back yard and she was all for it educating us on what backyard wedding entails and I had no idea it is a lot more work but she did everything to make it perfect. I can't thank her enough for making. a day I remember for the rest of my life. I promise you hiring Lenamarie will be the best thing you ever do for yourself and your wedding. Thank you so much Lenamarie!!!