A wonderful event Sheena lee did a great job our vision was realized
Garnished-Events LLC
In high demand
- 306 hires
- Based in Arlington, VA
- 14 years in business
- 15 employees
- Background checked
About Garnished-Events LLC
⭐ Welcome to Garnished-Events **Luxury Wedding & Event Planning • Décor • Design • Rentals • Venue** Why Choose Us: * 13+ years of event expertise (est. 2012) * In-house designers, inventory, and warehouse * Personalized planning and custom event designs * Seamless coordination from concept to completion * Boutique venue available: **Classique Atelier** Our Ideal Client: * Values quality, professionalism, and exceptional service * Wants a stress-free planning experience * Relaxed and can trust the process * Invests in creating unforgettable guest experiences We Specialize In: * Weddings * Birthday Celebrations * Baby Showers * Bridal Showers * Engagements & Proposals * Luxury Dinner Parties * Corporate & Social Events * Themed Celebrations **Please Note: We DO NOT provide labor-only setup or breakdown for client-supplied décor.** **Let's Create Something Beautiful Together.** Complimentary consultations are available. Contact us to begin planning your celebration. In-Person Consultation and Site Walk-through: $100
Reviews
Sheena-Lee is flexible especially accommodating for untimely changes being made.
Great quality work, we booked them for my graduation party and everything turned out even better than I expected. Excellent customer service and communication while planning.
Garnished Events gets zero stars. My event was scheduled for June 6, and I began planning in April with the owner, Sheena. She assured me she was highly rated and that all I would need to do was show up and enjoy the event. About a week before the event, the problems began. Deadlines were missed, and instead of taking responsibility, Sheena blamed me or my daughter for delays. Key details—DJ coordination, dessert setup, vendor timing, layout, and event setup—were still unresolved. When I asked direct questions, she said she was too busy and blamed me for not following her confusing email threads. I had more than 30 guests traveling from around the world, and I had made it clear that I would not be able to manage planning details close to the event. That was the reason I hired her. By June 5, I was extremely concerned because there were still major gaps in the plan, including layout, arrival times, and caterer coordination. When I called Sheena, she said she was in the field, very busy, and had 11 events the next day. On June 6, the event was scheduled to start at 6 p.m., but Sheena and her crew arrived at 5 p.m. Other vendors had already arrived, and no one was there to coordinate them. With only an hour left, there was still too much to do: decorations, signage, the photo booth, flower wall, cocktail tables, bar setup, and more. I was in tears while trying to help pull everything together. During setup, Sheena was rude to me and my daughter’s friends, who were only trying to help. Her attitude added to the stress, and the setup felt chaotic. Guests arrived at 6 p.m. while setup was still underway. The bar was not ready, signature cocktails were not served, and the event flow we had planned was not followed. Everything was finally set up around 6:45 p.m.—about 45 minutes late. Several planned elements were missed: champagne was not opened, the TV was not set up for games, and the bartender incorrectly told guests that wine and other alcohol had run out even though several bottles were still available. And none of her servers knew what to do since she was in charge. At the end of the event, I asked Sheena for the bags of snacks that were not consumed (I spent close to $100 on these) but they were not given back to me. Garnished Events was also responsible for teardown and cleanup, but they left the space in a mess. When I called Sheena to come back and help, she said she was done. My building charged me $350 for cleaning. Overall, this was an extremely stressful and disappointing experience, and I would not recommend Garnished Events.
If you want to throw a PARTY these are the people you want. I was very impressed with Sheena from day one. She listened to my requests and filled the need with professional suggestions. Her staff and Joy were here with me through the entire party and I was finally able to enjoy my guests and family instead of stressing about all the things. Thank you! We LOVED our event and people are still raving about it!
Planning a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for my daughter’s law school graduation while living in a completely different state felt overwhelming — until I found Garnish Celebrations and Kris. From that point forward, everything became organized, thoughtful, and seamless. Great suggestions were provided, trusted contacts were coordinated, and every detail felt intentional. In the end, she brought my vision to life perfectly for our group of 20 — elegant, beautiful, and balanced. Not overdone, not underdone… just right. And all at an excellent value. I’m incredibly grateful and would highly recommend her for any meaningful event.
This Catering Company is absolutely fantastic!! The party went smoothly and all because of Garnished Events staff I will certainly use them again without hesitation and many of my guests have been calling me about how wonderful the event was A success for sure!
Here’s a heartfelt short review you can use: Losing my sister in January was one of the hardest things my family has ever faced. Planning a Memorial Service was overwhelming, and honestly, I was not able to do it alone. Garnish Events truly came through for me in a big way. From the beautiful decorations to the amazing food, everything was magnificent and right on target. They helped make the day special and memorable for my sister and our family. I am beyond grateful for their professionalism, compassion, and support during such a difficult time. I will definitely book with them again. Thank you so much, Garnish Events.
I can’t say enough great things about Sheena! I reached out just a few days before my wedding with a last-minute request, and she made it happen flawlessly. She gave me a window of 6–10 AM on the wedding day, and when I called feeling nervous, she surprised me by showing up even earlier before 6 AM completely ready to go. She executed everything perfectly and brought my vision to life with so much care, professionalism, and calm energy. I’m truly grateful for her dedication and how she went above and beyond for us. Highly, highly recommend!
Disappointed with Follow-Up and Execution I was really looking forward to working with this decorator based on our initial conversation, but unfortunately, the experience did not meet expectations. The event décor did not match the plan we discussed when I hired them, and several details we agreed upon were not executed as promised. After the event, I reached out to discuss these concerns and never received a return call. For the price charged, I expected much better communication and follow-through. Overall, I was disappointed with the lack of professionalism and the final outcome compared to what was presented during the planning stage.
Garnished-Events was amazing. Saw my vision and implemented and brought my 2 day event to life.
Garnished did their big one! It was a spectacular night, and made everyone feel special. I continue to get compliments on the event, a month afterwards now. They also turned this around in less than 2 weeks. I can’t thank them enough!
The event was AMAZING!! Our colors of choice were emerald green and sunset orange and Garnished Events DELIVERED!!! We were able to use a private venue, more than enough room for all our guest, there was a private kitchen area, the bartender was on point and had all of our guests throughly pleased. The caterer had more than enough to set up everything. We’d definitely recommend Garnished Events to any and everyone looking to have an elegant, fun, and memorable experience! Did I mention all of the logistics of our event were planned, paid and executed within a month?! Book book book! Worth every penny spent !
I recently had the pleasure of having Garnished Events decorate for my graduation party, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome. The team not only brought my vision to life but exceeded my expectations in every way. They skillfully incorporated all my inspiration photos and added their unique touch to make the event space look absolutely stunning. From the initial consultation to the day of the event, the team was incredibly professional, friendly, and attentive to every detail. Their passion for excellence was evident in their work, and their kind demeanor made the whole process enjoyable. They truly cared about making the event perfect and it showed. Thank you, Garnished Events, for your exceptional service and for making my graduation party a memorable celebration. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch event decorators who will truly deliver a magical experience.
Sheena is hands down the best party planner, she is so attentive, respectful & professional! She handled everything before,during & after the party! She is also very knowledgeable and creative in regards to event planning. Sheena also made the event planning process easy & enjoyable!
Awesome! Two events - both knocked it out of the park
This company is horrible!! After paying a deposit, it becomes extremely difficult to speak with anyone about event details. They don’t call, text or email back for days or weeks. The owner, Sheena, is not Covid vaccinated, so if this is a requirement at your venue, she will not be allowed in to setup. However, she does not disclose this information upfront. Sheena also has a terrible attitude and will argue with her clients, which is unacceptable. Customer service is awful. She charged $1000 for this. Clearly not worth it!!
I was trying to plans a birthday dinner for my wife and wanted to be conscious and responsible and allow for social distancing due to COVID. I decided to host the dinner in my garage as I thought that would allow for the most space. I cleaned out the garage to the best of my ability but had no idea on how to approach decorating. I reached out to Garnished-Events on short notice and they were very kind and responsive. They walked me through several options for seating, decor and color combinations, but at the end of the day the concept was theirs. The came the morning of the event and decorated and set up everything. My wife was blown away as well was I. It turned out awesome and we had a beautiful night with friends. I cannot say enough about what they were able to accomplish within the parameters that I provided and i am truly appreciative of what they did. Thank you Sheena and Alondra
Hi All, Be careful when you hire Garnished events! Here is why... I hired Sheena-Lee from Garnished-Events LLC to do decor at my wedding. She took full money from me in advance and did not complete the job. She left me hanging on my wedding day! I needed a basic setup - 20 chairs with covers and a pink bow, 1 table with table cloth, 1 arbor with decor. Please checkout the pictures to see what I got! BIG MISTAKE HIRING THEM. On my wedding day, they have arrived an hour and a half late. They did not setup the chairs neither the table nor the arbor. They did not have the right tools or materials to setup everything in an outdoor venue. They were incapable of doing their job. They sent 2 incompetent team members onsite. I paid $530 for nothing. They used MY decor items and threw them up on 2 tree branches shabbily. There were no chairs which were decorated or setup. There was no table nor was it decorated. I tried to reach out to them after the event, they were rude and arrogant. They have also refused to refund my money. They did not do their job, they took full money from me in advance and ignored me after the event. I am very upset that someone can do this to a client on their wedding day! Terrible experience. Worst customer service. Would NOT recommend.
What a pleasure working with Garnished- Events! From start to finish, Sheena-Lee was friendly, professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and more. Truly brought my vision to life for my hubby’s 40th birthday! Thank you all so much. Exceeded my expectations and I can’t wait to work with you in the future.
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