If you want to get hitched without a hitch check out Social Things. They are the event planning…read morepros! Although they have not (yet) planned my wedding I have worked with them on several other events and their ideas are always unique and well executed. From finding florists to venues to helping refine the theme, I got all of the help I needed and more. And again, don't rule out asking for help for non-weddings too. After working with these gals for large scale catered corporate events, I know the can handle just about anything I throw at them. Including my future wedding! (Eep) They take care of you right down to the smallest of details and their "no sweat" approach will make your event everything you want it to be. I cannot recommend them enough and can't wait to work with them again for my next party idea!

The world is fun!!! It is when things go right, right from the start. This organization had me from…read morethe get go. I needed a site built immediately because of an event I was participating with and Social Things came to the rescue. In less than six hours my site was up and running with the ability to link to all the best social media sites and online booking as well. It was so thorough there was no need to tweak it when launched and the design and layout were exactly what we as a company were looking for. It was as if they knew us before we knew us. Love them!!!

Prelude-a-Bliss does it all - from start to finish, and makes sure your event runs perfectly…read moresmooth! Yalda, the owner, is a socially conscious business owner, so has volunteered event planning for our nonprofit's fundraising events. Her team has supported a number of events and plans everything to perfection. Her team handles all the little things like what wine to serve, how to display tables, floral arrangements, staying on-time with event program, organizing the space, ordering rentals, etc... her expertise has been instrumental in our work! I can confidently say that Prelude-a-Bliss' contribution to our organization has helped us increased donations - just by having events that run so smoothly. I highly recommend Prelude-a-Bliss for your event needs. Communicative, organized, kind and knowledgeable... I promise you they will make sure you have the most amazing day!!!

Yalda and her lovely team at Prelude-a-Bliss were such a blessing during all aspects of our…read morewedding, from planning, to day of, to follow up. They were a wonderful balance of professional and personal. I'm a terrible delegator, but Yalda remained patient and positive even on my most stubborn and overwhelmed days. She and her team were accommodating to my schedule, supported myself and my husband without being pushy, and helped us create OUR version of the perfect day. They helped us plan for things we didn't even consider, and had resources available I never would have known existed. And the day of... well we were blown away. They arrived early and helped navigate several mini disasters from venue issues to late arrivals due to unexpected traffic delays. My husband and I didn't even realize there was a single hitch until my mom told us the day after the wedding. Every time we needed something, and often times before we needed it, Yalda and her team were there with that exact thing, an update about guests arriving, a sweet message sent from my soon to be husband, a glass of champagne. It was a true thing of beauty. I would definitely recommend Prelude-a-Bliss to my closest and best friends for their event and wedding planning.

I hired Xina Events to help me with a winter wonderland party in my home in January…read more I'd recently had a kitchen fire, so it was extra challenging to get the food out. Christina very patiently baked my appetizers in my convection toaster oven and worked around the fact my refrigerator was in the dining room not in the kitchen where it should be. She whipped up two very tasty pitchers of bourbon drinks and checked on my guests frequently to see if they wanted more beverages or snacks. Christina was incredibly organized, had great ideas for party flow and ways to make food and beverage presentation prettier. She was punctual, brought lovely serving dishes I could borrow for the party, helped with last minute furniture arranging and decor, and delighted my guests with her hostess skills. It was so nice to have an extra set of hands to take coats, greet guests, and refill trays on the table. I didn't need a full caterer, just another hostess. And how awesome was it to have help with cleanup at the end of the evening? I will definitely hire Xina Events again for my parties this year!

Christina recently hosted a Ladies Night Party for our neighborhood. She made excellent drinks and…read morekept them coming as needed. I was able to sit back and relax with friends while she catered to our needs for food and drink. The decorations were fun and inviting. If you're looking to decrease the workload of preparing and hosting a party, I would highly recommend Xina Events.

I worked with Holly through a semi-coordination package for my wedding at the Manor House on…read moreBainbridge Island, and I was thrilled with her services and support. I consulted Holly on my planning questions in the months leading up to my wedding, and then she served as my day-of coordinator. She was great at communicating and offered perfect vendor recommendations for my vision/budget. Our wedding day couldn't have gone any smoother thanks to Holly's expertise! She is also such a lovely person -- bringing a relaxed yet organized and confident energy to the day that perfectly matched how we wanted the day to feel.

We had a great experience working with Holly for our couple Kristen & Nathan's wedding! They kept…read moreus updated throughout the day, so we were able to focus on capturing all of the beautiful moments. She was organized, helpful, and made sure everything ran smoothly, which made our job stress-free and ensured the couple enjoyed their big day. We'd be happy to work together again and recommend Holly Rohrbacher Events to any couple looking for a great Coordination company!!

If you are reading this, you are probably in the market for a wedding planner. Search no…read moremore.....Erin is the best!!! She was the best investment to our wedding. She found the perfect location for us after speaking with us for a whopping 30 minutes. On the day of, I didn't have a single worry in the world. She was extremely organized, happy, very knowledgeable and all around awesome! I can't stress enough how great she was. The months leading up to it, she kept us in line and all our other vendors appreciated her. She was worth every penny. PS. we hired her as for floral/decor and I would highly suggest that as well! PS x2 - too bad there isn't a 6 star system.....she'd get that!

I did not want to get a wedding planner because I know exactly what I want...and if it isn't what I…read morewant...then you know someone will get in trouble. I am glad that my husband (then fiancée) convinced me to hire one. We interviewed 3 planners but I knew before I met Erin that I wanted her to be my planner. Her website and portfolio embodies the type of wedding I wanted to throw and her knowledge and taste of what I needed was what I was looking for. Erin was instrumental to making everything leading up to our wedding perfect, especially for THE Day Of. I have heard that no wedding is perfect, but despite the rocky start we had with our makeup artist (she was an hour late with no warning), our ceremony and reception WERE perfect. Erin gave great advice, made my life easier, and went above and beyond on the day of. She and her assistants were FANTASTIC in making sure everything was perfect for the most important day of our lives (so far). We can easily see that her expertise wedding coordination and she's the best planner we have come across (have worked with other planners for friends' weddings and they were a bit disorganized the day of). Everything was well orchestrated and when things hit a snag or we were running an hour late, she improvised and the guests didn't notice a thing. We really appreciate all of her assistance from helping me bring my vision to life with your experience, idea for something different on the invite - the wax seal, bringing in the window panes, setting up the centerpieces, placing the name cards in the sand trays to contacting the vendors when we were running late, helping us stay on time as much as possible, and being so positive the entire night. My guests noticed her as the "woman running around gathering everything" but in the background, not distracting from the wedding itself. Her and her team worked tirelessly on the day of, and were constantly smiling and happy to be there and pull everything off. Because we were an hour late in arriving to the ceremony venue (again, makeup artist's fault) - we missed what the ceremony looked like before guests were seated and we were walking down the aisle. However, Erin was SO thoughtful, taking a photo of it before anyone got there and stepped on the runner with the petals, so that we could get a sneak peek. We also had no idea what to expect for the decor in reception hall and were taken by surprise when we made our grand entrance. I had communicated how I wanted to alternate flower centerpieces and beach lantern centerpieces, but didn't have time to give her specifics. Erin and her staff took initiative in alternating the decor for the tables wonderfully. It was breathtaking. And I forgot to bring candles, but somehow she managed to get them and add that much more to the centerpiece look. I was really impressed by how Erin took everything in stride and didn't pepper me with small detail questions to make sure we didn't stress out. Erin's work for the day of really brought to life what I described and so much more. I can't even begin to express how wonderful I felt when I walked into the aquarium. Her positive can-do attitude and support was really encouraging, especially when I was upset by the makeup artist's unprofessional demeanor. (see my review about her shortly) Many of my friends commented on how calm I was a month before the big day. Having Erin as our planner was the reason why. Although I did get a bit stressed 2 days before the wedding (who wouldn't?) because there was a lot to do, it was reassuring to know that she was available and offering to help with anything left over after the rehearsal. However, I would recommend all brides to lean on their friends during this time as they are willing to help. Her recommendation for the florist was spot on. She did a beautiful job. I was stunned by the beauty of the arbor, the gold orchids that popped and her attention to detail. She was so accommodating in every meeting and email exchange we had with her, and delivered gorgeous bouquets, boutonniere, and corsages beyond my expectations. Most importantly, she made the last minute addition of having aisle flowers unique. I am definitely recommending that my friends use a planner, and if they do, they should no doubt work with Erin. I don't give compliments without meaning it, and my friends know that when I give endorsements or recommendations, I am strongly convicted in my opinions. I firmly believe in her abilities to pull off ANY wedding, no matter how complex, or how demanding the bride may get. I also believe that she always want what's best for the couple and is truly passionate about her work. Erin continued to amaze me, helping us find the right decor for our big day to making everything perfect for when we showed up. We had the most amazing wedding we have both been to and a lot of our guests also told us the same. It would not have been possible without Erin and her team!

Our wedding hasn't even happened yet but I just have to rave about Shelby. We booked her as our Day…read moreof Coordinator and florist for our wedding and we have had to postpone due the pandemic. She has been an absolute dream to work with through all of it. She has rolled with the punches through us waffling on what we wanted to do and has been so supportive and helpful. If you're looking for flexibility and support from your DOC while planning a wedding in this uncertain time, Shelby is your girl. You get SO much more than just a Day of Coordinator with Shelby. She's very hands on and has provided great tips and insight throughout the whole process (this was true long before we even heard of COVID). I can't wait to update this review after our (eventual) wedding because I know it's going to be incredible thanks to her!

I cannot say enough good things about Shelby and her team at Shine Event Design. After working with…read moreher for my sister's wedding, she was one of the first people I made sure to get on my team when I got engaged. From making sure I had the right vendors on board to helping me think through all of the little details of my day, Shelby provided so much comfort and ease throughout the process. She is a true professional and clearly takes joy in her work. She also did all the floral design for my wedding, which was AMAZING. She was able to recreate my vision even better than I could have imagined. All my guests and vendors were commenting on her beautiful work. If you have a big event coming up, Shelby is your person!!

Melissa, the owner, was/is amazing! Let's just start there! Her eye for detail was spot on! You can…read moretell that she has been doing this for quite some time. She anticipated my every need. She was considerate of my cost restraints and made my wedding spectacular! I cannot recommend Melissa enough!!

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT HIRE. They are bad communicators, and Mellissa sent her TEENAGE SON to coordinate…read moremy wedding. I found out he was a teenager the morning of my wedding. He basically followed my mother (MOB) around and asked her what to do all day. He didn't even know what time my ceremony started. JUBILEE EVENTS IS SO UNPROFESSIONAL.

Home of the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team!…read more If you like supporting local teams and need budget friendly entertainment this is something to check out. I've been to a couple games and they're just as fun as going to Climate Pledge Arena watching the Seattle Kraken. If you're coming from the west, the 167 underpasses at Meeker/Smith and James are decorated with blue and green lighting. We usually park at the James Street Park & Ride (free!) but there's lots of other free parking options around the area. They also have a store inside where you can buy merch. Never been to a concert here but because I have fam in the Renton and Kent school districts I've been to a couple high school graduations at Showare. Good venue to hold that kind of capacity.

Went here years ago when it first opened. Back years later for my first concert of the year at…read moreShoWare Center. Honestly not the best venue for a concert. Their sound system was awful. Fun concert but could barely hear the artist. Still prefer Seattle's venues. Staff was great. Drinks were overpriced.