Let me start this review by saying that there truly may not be enough words with enough power to…read moredescribe this magical man and his talent. Rio is without a doubt the kindest, most loving, artist we have ever had the pleasure of meeting and then when you taste his craft...you can die happy! My husband and I had the honor of having Rio create, and execute our once in a lifetime wedding menu. From the start, Rio's first concern was us (my husband and I) where we were from, what we like, who we were as individuals and as a couple. And he created the most beautiful menu with us as the inspiration. Completely custom. Rio did our Rehearsal dinner, wedding and brunch the following morning, ALL farm-to-table!. I have attached pictures of all of our menus as well as photos from the wedding for all or you review. Not only did all of our friends and family leave our wedding saying that "it was not only the best wedding food that they had ever had, but some of the best food of their LIVES." My brother in-law refuses to eat a short-rib ever again because it will never TOUCH Rio's. I truly could go on and on about the food, its beauty and all of the love and care that goes into it, but it has a lot to do with the individual(s) behind it! Rio and his team are kind, compassionate, FUN, filled with class, love, an eye for beauty, and a mind for a good time! When you work with Rio you are truly working with someone who ACTUALLY gives a damn! He was so instrumental and so helpful through the whole wedding process, even sending me photos of tables that some of his past brides had done, sharing his thoughts and ideas as to how to make our wedding unique. We love him so much! He even made sure to come and dance with me! I am for certain that this review is most likely all over the place and my excuse is that Rio, his team, his talent and everything about him is so fantastic, so memorable, SO DELECIOUS, it is nearly impossible to explain and should just be experienced! He will be a part of our family forever!

Rio catered my wedding on New Year's Day of 2011 and his personal touches made our small, intimate…read morewedding all the more perfect. My wife is a chef, with pretty significant dietary restrictions, but Rio made it so easy to confidently hand the reins over to him. We had an incredible family style meal with vegan and carnivorous options for our 30 closest friends and family. The food was fantastic, the service was seamless, and Rio made the entire process completely painless. You can hire Rio to feed your favorite people and know that all you have to tell him is how happy you want to make everyone, and he'll make it happen.

I called Succulents & Saffron to see if they could make a flower arrangement and deliver it to my…read moremom for her 62nd birthday, Meg normally only does events but she made an exception. The flower arrangement she delivered was gorgeous and vibrant. It had peonies, Brain Celosia, sweet peas, etc. Just take a look at her flower arrangements on her website, they are gorgeous. I dont live in Virginia, I live in California, but if I did I would use Succulents & Saffron for all my events.

Meg was excellent! When we first spoke, I told her the budget I had available and she was able to…read morework with me. I also told her about my wedding being a fall theme and the flowers I wanted but she suggested a less expensive and just as beautiful alternative. Her floral designs were truly beautiful and I received many compliments from my wedding guest. All the flower designs were exactly what I wanted and looked so great. I would highly recommend Meg to anyone looking for a wedding florist. She is truly talented, flexible and professional.

Highly recommend using the party hopper! It's a great family owned company right in dutchess…read morecounty. They got back to me right away, christina and Gregg were so nice to deal with and very accommodating especially since I waited til the last minute to rent an inflatable for my daughters birthday. I will definitely use them again in the future!

Wow, they are the best! VERY reasonable prices, a great package including tent, tables, chairs,…read morelinens (including choice of colors) and lights... AND they came to set it up and take it down!!! That just gave us more time to do other things and less to worry about. The lights worked really well for the evening affair. Everything was perfect. They were very friendly and easy to do business with. I don't write many reviews, but I HIGHLY recommend them. I will DEFINITELY use them again when the need arises!

Wow, who knew you can get what you paid for and more! I'm so grateful for G's All Around Production…read moreand the owner Geraldine (Geri) she was so helpful and so great with us. We were planning our wedding and we cut cost tremendously! It looked like I spent a lot of money and I got compliments about our wedding. We were so happy!

From the owner: Planning, coordinate, and decorate weddings and events, brunches, birthday parties (children,…read moreadults) , social events, re-pass, church functions, seminar workshops and launching parties as well. Any event you can think of we can do it to fit our customer's unique imagination.

I do not know where to begin with Jacqueline and Darryl. As the groom, my Involvement did not much…read moreexceed the food tasting and tux fitting. To be honest, I was pretty useless. However, as the groom, I absolutely did not have to endure a 'bridezilla.' Jacqueline and Darryl were the primary factors for this. Jacqueline was at every dress fitting, and the bridal shower. She helped form the strategic plan, but was on point with the smallest of details. The contacts they had for every imaginable service made planning a breeze. Although they are very busy (for obvious reasons), they promptly replied to every email, text message and phone call. They went above and beyond to serve as referee, counselor, mediator, and fixer. I cannot accurately describe how reassuring it is having a go-to (or two) to put out any fires or better yet, prevent them before they started. For brides-to-be, you will not find a better planner with more solid contacts in the industry. For grooms, cut the check! In retrospect I would have paid triple what they charged for the quality of life and piece of mind leading up to the events, and for the smile on the face of my beautiful bride on the day of. Stop searching, you have found your people!

I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

SED did an Amazing job helping me plan my husband's surprise 30th birthday. Kay was delightful and…read morea pleasure to work with. She is professional and easy to collaborate with. She has terrific ideas and takes what the client wants into consideration. My husband was surprised and loved the work that she did to make his birthday extra special. I would HIGHLY recommend Signature Event Design to plan your next event. I will be using them again!

From the owner: Signature Event Design, LLC (SED), specializes in unique and creative event planning. Whether…read moreyou're planning your special day, a blowout birthday bash, graduation party, baby shower, or a momentous anniversary, we can help you design and plan your one of a kind celebration. Your special celebration should be a reflection of you, and Signature Event Design wants to bring all those details to life. Signature Event Design puts great care and attention into coming up with the perfect mix of all the details' the invitations, the cocktails, the music, the flowers and the menu. If you can imagine it, Signature Event Design can make your party idea a reality, handling every aspect from planning to execution. Please contact us to discuss for pricing for your social occasion.