Three words, AH-MAZE-ING! Everything they do here they do right. From the treats and sweets they…read moreoffer to The perfectly constructed Ramen and Sushi. They are hitting the mark! What a culinary breath of fresh air right here in Alpena. Keep up the good work As You Wish! I will be seeing you often!

How can I possibly dislike a cute little eatery that utilizes such a beloved phrase from one of my…read moreall-time favorite movies ever in its title (you know, "As you wish.." from the Princess Bride)? Clearly, there is no way I could not like this charming little place in the heart of downtown Alpena. I popped my head in here one day while doing the fall color tour thing up north with my husband and was impressed with how adorable the place was. The owner was there and seemed super friendly, too. The ambiance was cute as can be and everyone seemed warm and friendly. We stopped in for a bite to eat and wound up grabbing a few baked goods for the road. The cupcakes and cookies were pretty good. Aside from being a baked goods shop, they also sold sushi! Yes, I said it- sushi! I wasn't expecting that and I'm not sure how good it was, but the fact that this little lunch spot had sushi was kinda impressive. Other than sushi, they had a host of other decent lunch items on the menu that day, including fresh wraps and salads, as well as the aforementioned baked goods. I was slightly bummed out to see that they didn't have a bigger selection of vegetarian-friendly options, but it was a small cafe in a relatively small town, so I get it. But hey, they had sushi! Maybe next time, who knows?

I cannot say enough great things about Debbie and her team. From the start of our planning to the…read moreend of our wedding day, she went above and beyond to make sure everything ran as smoothly as possible. She knows the ins and outs of the wedding industry so she's incredibly helpful in knowing how to interact with other vendors and will have your back when it comes to negotiating any contracts, logistics, etc. She stays up to date with current trends in wedding design and is a great source for ideas! You will not regret selecting Beyond Eventful as your coordination team.

Debbie was a godsend for my sister, and fought for her every step of the way. As the MOH, I felt…read moreconfident knowing Debbie was on the case at every turn, dealing with vendors who underdelivered and bringing my sister's vision to life so that she could relax and enjoy her big day. She went above and beyond, finishing set up late into the night the day before the wedding. If that weren't enough, it happened to be her birthday and Debbie had a broken leg! Debbie kindly lent my sister helpful items for the day of and she and her team executed the bride's vision flawlessly. She spent countless hours with us leading up to the big day and we are forever grateful for her expertise, committment and relentless dedication to ensuring my sister got the day off her dreams!

Love this place! Best selection of mead anywhere and cool atmosphere. I especially like it since…read morewith celiac I can't go to a brewing company. This is the next best thing - but still good on its own.

The vibe old type writers old phone great guest taps and amazing drinks and slushes. I had the Hive…read morenorth margarita slushy. Hubby had the Petsokey blueberry crush.

We reached out to TC Tented Events (in full disclosure) AFTER contacting another company, and when…read morewe were told that there was no drop off/pick up service by the original company, we contacted TC Tented Events, they ultimately said the same thing BUT their price and response time was lightyears better than the other guys. we should up to pick up, greeted by amazing and smiling women who even offered to help (we tried not to let them). They're super easy to work with and very accommodating and the prices are hard to beat. cant recommend enough, we'll see you guys next year!

From the owner: We offer everything from tents, tables, chairs, linens, dishware, decor, soft seating, dance…read morefloors, bounce houses and so much more! We can provide delivery and pickup services all across Northern Michigan, but we also offer a free customer pickup service right from out warehouse!

Asked Jim Barnes for barbecue fare that our son and daughter-in-law wanted for their rehearsal…read moredinner and he delivered! Our guests raved about the food. Even the last of the yummy cookies were fought over. Jim was easy to work with and kept to my budget. His assistant Marleen was our awesome server that night! Definitely recommend Crystal Lake Catering. Cathi and Jack Soullier

I've never contracted Jim and the CLCC crew myself, but I've attended weddings and other events…read morewhere they have catered, and the food is always top notch, as local as possible, and super yummy!

Just got back to the hotel from my son's wedding at Sonshine Barn. The weekend was phenomenal! The…read moreservice was top-notch and they cared for us like family. Great attention paid to even the smallest detail had the bride and groom well pampered and celebrated.

From the owner: Our Northern Michigan wedding barn and event venue is located in Gaylord, close to Petoskey, Boyne…read moreCity, Charlevoix, Traverse City, and other quaint cities along I-75. Sonshine Barn is less than 2 miles from Treetop Resort & Spa and Otsego Resort. Our wedding barn offers elegant charm, professional landscaping, multi-functional facilities, and modern amenities. (Need further accommodations than our farmhouse that sleeps 24? We have a rental house on the edge of the property, and here’s a link to other rentals and hotels.)

The best floral designer ever! Amy and Abbey are both fantastic and so unbelievably knowledgeable…read moreand creative!!!

Amy is absolutely beyond phenomenal. My wedding was a dream because of her. I could not say enough…read morekind words about her. Not only is she so creative, professional, goes above and beyond, and her work is a DREAM, but she is also so kind, caring and warm. It's like she took a vision in my head and made it 100x better. My jaw dropped when seeing the arch she created, and my mouth stayed wide open when looking at the tables, bouquets, and all of the details she added without even being asked. The best florist you could ever ask for!!! She is a must for your wedding!!

Classic Designs BY Doreen Thomas, instantly became my favorite place to order floral arrangements…read more Doreen not only created the bouquet from her personal garden and delivered the flowers to my MIL, she also discussed how to care for the beautiful bouquet.

I hope no one else has to go through what I did on my wedding day because of Doreen Thomas. I had…read morefive bridesmaids and only four bouquets despite specific written instructions to her for five (she told me it was my fault and I never told her - I showed her the email that she replied to in which I advised her there were five girls). She charged my two bridesmaids who helped put together the bouquet less than an hour before my ceremony on the spot in cash for the bouquet she forgot to do. I specifically said NO carnations in any of my arrangements and every single centerpiece had many. The vases I picked out were not at the reception and she said they had been broken and she didn't tell me because there was nothing she could do about it. That resulted in many of my flowers looking like they were being drowned and cheap. Doreen charges a premium in Alpena for her services and I trusted her because of her blindly. I paid her 90% of my bill (which was large!) up front a month before my wedding and on the day of my wedding as soon as I arrived at the church she was standing there waiting to collect the other 10% in cash. I paid again, even though I expressed concern about how the reception area looked. I have tried to speak with her reasonably and she refuses to talk to me or my mom in order to sort things out because she claims her "lawyer advised her not to." I haven't seen one dime back for all of the things that she did not do that she said she would and the things she did just horrifically. I cannot express the extra stress this caused throughout my wedding day and I hope that no one else has to go through that. These are just a FEW of the things that went wrong with Doreen. Please find someone else to help you on your special day...no one deserves to have it ruined. Also, if you notice, she won't even let anyone comment or post on her Facebook page - I doubt I'm the only unhappy client out there.

Recently rented a log splitter from Rental Express. Paid the delivery fee to my cabin. Nice…read moreservice since i had a rental car with no hitch. They showed up on time, looked like fairly new equipment, ran great. Great service and friendly people. Definitely rent from them again. Thanks Thor

I can't express enough gratitude for Jim and his team at Rental Express. With his guidance, I was…read moreable to rent items for an outdoor wedding that included a beautiful Sailcloth tent, farm tables, matching padded chairs, a dance floor, lights, an impressive bathroom trailer (with A/C and music playing in the background- mind blown), just to name a few. His communication throughout the process was prompt, and he truly went above and beyond any vendor I've experienced. I'd highly recommend Rental Express for any Nor MI event.