Ally is terrific and was invaluable in planning my wedding. She is extremely knowledgeable and has…read moregreat relationships around town. She is such a pleasure to work with and I credit her for the total lack of anxiety I had around the planning process. 2hands will make sure you have a timeline, actionable to-do lists, and will generally just keep you on track with contracts, deposits, etc. Every time I got on the phone with Ally, it was so reassuring that we were operating on schedule. They are wonderful partners!

Ally and the 2Hands team are the best!! My wedding in June 2024 went so smoothly and I never had to…read morethink about anything on the day of. My husband was very nervous about the logistics of shuttle transportation and Ally made sure everything ran perfectly. I could not recommend her and her team more - I'm so glad I chose them be part of our wedding day!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Yosira on a Latina Made, Not Maid Art Pop Up Shop…read more Since this was our first event outside of the tri-state area, it was crucial having her as our woman on the ground in the DMV area. Yosira communicates effectively, ensuring that every detail is accounted for. From securing a beautiful space for our event, to creating a marketing plan, Yosira brought our vision to life. Her creativity, professionalism, and work ethic are unmatched.

I used Yosira as a wedding coordinator for my wedding. My wedding was a small intimate wedding…read morewhich I had already done the planning for. I just needed someone to help me execute the day of and to coordinate with all my vendors. I found Yosira via Instagram using the hashtag (I think - #dmvweddingdayofcoordinator or something like that). To provide some color, my wedding was scheduled for October 5th, 2019 and I started searching for a day of coordinator around middle of August 2019. I did not have the luxury of time and I really appreciated Yosira's quick response. I reached out to her using her website. I received a response from her within 24 hours and she scheduled a call to discuss within a few days. After our call, I received an invoice. So, between the day I reached out and getting an invoice was probably 5 - 7 days max. It was very efficient process, which I really appreciated. Working with Yosira was a breeze! She was amazing to work with. She was very thorough, understood my vision and executed on my vision impeccably. She has a great eye for detail. She asked really great questions and thought about things I didn't even remember / consider. She helped me with finding food and drink vendors. The wedding was perfectly time managed. All my vendors knew where to be and what time to show up. She had a very structured timeline that she shared with me and communicated to the vendors. For the service and execution she rendered, I'd have happily paid 25% more than the quote because it was such an excellent service. She went above and beyond on my expectations and I highly recommend her!

Heidi and her team are top notch pros with the best vision to help your event look spectacular!…read more Carly Greenberg was amazing and easy to work with. She and Cheryl the designer went above and beyond to surprise and delight us with little touches like adding our daughter's logo to vases and decorating the sign-in mirror better than I could have. I HIGHLY recommend this company for your next event, large or small! I can't sing their praises enough! Thank you Heidi and Innovative Party Planners!!!

I went for an 8 mile run the morning of my wedding and had brunch with friends-- because I knew…read moreHeidi from Innovative Party Planners had all the details worked out. And unlike most brides, I got to enjoy my dinner which was fabulous, because I knew Heidi was making sure everything was going smoothly. And to top it off-- she even brought some leftover soy candles (she hates waste) for free and had them lit on the tables and around the room so it all looked stunning as the sun set. She helped with every detail and was so caring during the event, most people thought she was a relative. There were a couple of potential snafus that could have happened (not her fault at all, it was something to do with the building) and she said, "don't worry, I got this." And she did. Everyone told me how much they loved the space, the food, and the whole vibe of the reception. Heidi is a big reason why.

I cannot say enough positive things about the St. Germain team! Carrie was attentive, patient, and…read moreso helpful throughout the planning process. She responded to my questions quickly and was always willing to adjust our invoices or provide recommendations. They are also the most affordable company I've found in the DC area. On site, the catering team went above and beyond to ensure our events went seamlessly. I have never had guests compliment the staff and the menu as much as they did with St. Germain! As the event coordinator, I appreciated that Ceecho, Donal, and Johnny checked in with me throughout the event, quickly adjusted to the schedule changes, and were efficient and helpful throughout the set up and tear down process. I highly recommend Saint Germain for our next catered function in DC! We will be a repeat customer for sure!

I cannot express how much I love and recommend Saint Germain Catering. I was in a bind because my…read morecaterer fell through at the last minute. Saint Germain came through like a superhero! Their menu is expansive and can accommodate all types of dietary restrictions--we had dairy free, vegan, pollotarian, and gluten free folks, and they all enjoyed the food. Set up and tear down were efficient, and the staff was so friendly, polite, and professional! And the food! I over ordered, so the whole library staff got to eat, too. Everyone raved about the buffets (we did a "cookout" style, a "fajita bar" style, and we had breakfast for three days). Everything was cooked well and seasoned well! The fresh fruit was delicious! Can I recommend them any more than I have? If I'm ever in the DC/DMV area again for an event, I will definitely give them a call.

We got quotes from a few local companies for a birthday party at my home. Boy am I glad we went…read morewith Tiki To You! First of all, there are cheaper options, but you know what they say - you get what youu pay for. The owner Julie was so nice and met with me a couple times to make sure everything was on point. The surprise party went off without a hitch and we really enjoyed the bar and bartenders.

Tiki to You was so convenient and a great touch to my corporate event. Julie and the staff were so…read moreeasy to work with!

Julie, Chef Q, and their team are amazing. We were and continue to be impressed by the quality of…read morethe food, professionalism, and kindness. Thank you Julie and Chef Q for making our wedding such a beautiful event.

From the owner: We know food! How to prepare it, serve it, display it, & enjoy it. We create food from our…read moretraditional roots to inspire moments that matter. We work with our clients on a personal basis & will develop a menu specifically for your special event. We specialize in off-site catering & event planning, dinner parties, corporate catering, weddings & special events. We also design wedding cakes and create wedding cakes, specialty cakes, desserts, & iced sugar cookies. Let us make your special day one to remember.

I originally posted a bad review based on a mistake that was made. Karen was very apologetic. This…read morecompany seems to have decent reviews by brides and grooms that have had the privilege of working with them. My only advice is to confirm more than once the date of the event you are hiring them to manage.

I had such a wonderful experience working with Karen from Top Shelf Event Planners earlier this…read moreyear when I was planning my husband's surprise birthday party! The process was extremely smooth and seamless. Karen first set up a meeting where we discussed the vision for the party and budget I was looking to stay within. We went over everything in about an hour and then went straight into looking at potential menu options and floral arrangements! It was also really great being able to bounce off ideas with Karen and hear her thoughts on what we could do to make the party great. Karen also helped facilitate introductions with the right people who could help with the design and decor and she also helped with many of those elements herself! The day of the party, she helped make sure everything was running smoothly and was going according to schedule - making sure I wasn't stressing over anything. I would highly recommend Top Shelf Planners for any event you're looking to host!