Customer Reviews
"We would not have been able have the wedding of our dreams without the help of Palace Events."
Palace Events: Wedding Planning, Coordinating & Executing Services, Design Services, Harvest Tables, Gold Chiavari Chairs, White Silk Pleated Pipe & Draping, Off White UpLighting, Blush Tablecloths
Entertainment/ MC: Bluewater Kings Band
Photographer: Racheel Schirano Photography
Venue: Bloomington Center for Performing Arts
Catering/ Bar: Nelson's Catering
Reception Florals & Centerpieces: Create a Scene
Bouquets/ Bouts Florist: Finding Eminence
Cake: Trefzger's Bakery
Videographer: Unsilenced Films
Hair/ Make Up: Fringe Salon
"Having Palace Events coordinate our wedding was the best choice we made when planning our wedding. Michael and his team are seasoned professionals who are 100% committed to making your dreams realities. They were always quick to respond to all emails and phone calls, gave great advice, and kept us on track in the planning process. When the day of our wedding came I knew everything would be taken care of and was able to just enjoy the day. The Palace team was right there for everything we needed and took our vision to the next level.
We also rented a lot of their products: tables, chairs, linens, lighting, draping, bars, photo booth, and tent. All their products are great quality and it is evident they take great care of all their rentals. We had so many complements on our wedding and it was due to the hard work of Palace Events! Make Palace events your first stop in wedding planning!!"
- Anna Chumbley 7.6.2019
"They put so much work into our special day and we will be forever grateful."
Palace Events: Dark Roast Harvest Tables, Natural Wood X Back Chairs, White Bench, 8' Tables, Ivory Linens, Bar Height Harvest Tables, Ivory Napkins, Bulb Lighting, Centered Ceiling Draping, Wine Barrel, Dark Roast Arbor, Boxwood Backdrop and Wedding Planning and Day of Coordinating
Entertainment/ DJ / Lighting: Personalities Inc.
Florist: Forget Me Not Flowers
Photographer: Summer Leigha Photo
Venue: Epiphany Farms Estate
Catering / Cake: Epiphany Restaurant
We used Palace Events to coordinate our wedding and got our wedding rentals through them as well. They went above and beyond in everything they did for us! They are a truly amazing company. They had down every little detail for our wedding, which ensured the entire day ran very smoothly. They kept everything very organized throughout the entire planning process and made things a lot easier on us. I cannot imagine what we would have done without them! They communicated clearly about everything and always responded to our emails, calls and texts very promptly. Not to mention, everything was absolutely beautiful that they set up. They put so much work into our special day and we will be forever grateful. They made us feel like their only clients (which we know is definitely not the case). We worked very closely with Courtney for everything and she just blew us away with her attention to detail and outstanding customer service! WE LOVE PALACE EVENTS and would recommend them to anyone!
- Kayla Counselbaum 10.16.2021
"Palace Events was BEYOND amazing."
Palace Events was BEYOND amazing. I truly don’t have words to describe how fabulous they made our big day. The organization, the planning & attention to detail, set up & breakdown, communication, etc etc etc. were 12/10 perfection.
I cant recommend Mike, Courtney, Vanessa, Samantha and the rest of the crew enough for making our wedding day better than perfect. THANK YOU all!
- Anna Schutzback 12.31.21
"We would not have been able have the wedding of our dreams without the help of Palace Events."
Palace Events: Gold Chiavari Chairs, White Dance Floor, Stand Up Heaters, Outdoor LED Uplighting, White Silk Ceiling Height Draping, White Rouge Draping, Salad Plates, Saucer Plates, Coffee Cups, Wine Glasses, Champagne Flutes, Water Goblets, Cocktail Tables, Tall Gold Chiavari Chairs, White Leather Bars, Regular Photo Booth, Wedding Planning and Day of Coordinating
Entertainment/ DJ / Band: Hey Jimmy!
Ceremony Musicians: Regina Villafuerte,
Cecilia Mobley, McKenna Steineman
Photographer: Astrid Johana Photography
Venue: Carriage House Event Center
Catering: The Firefly Grill
Linens / Chargers / Flatware: LGi Linens
Lit Letters: Alpha-Lit Central Illinois
Florist: Burkland's
Cake: Holli's Flour Shop
Videographer: RP Media
Stationary: Interprintatitons
Late Night Snacks: Joe's Pizza
Palace Events coordinated our wedding in June 2019. Throughout 8 month planning process, Mike and Courtney along with the entire palace events team were extremely responsive, organized, experienced, and mindful of our budget.
We cannot recommend the day of coordinating package enough - it is well worth the money. Leading up to the day, Palace Events would consistently reach out to us requesting information to help us along the way, as well as answer any concerns and provide solutions. They would take the information we provided (timing, vendors, questions, concerns) and provide responses almost immediately. They knew every detail of the day and asked all the right questions.
I went into the wedding with many decor ideas. Mike and Courtney listened, and helped turn my ideas into reality. From tent, to chairs, to lighting, signs, and banners - the wedding looked exactly as I pictured, and along with the help of my parents, all of the decor was out of my hands the week prior allowing me to enjoy the lead up rather than stress about the details. Additionally, all of the items we rented from Palace Events were in top shape, no issues, and everything looked as advertised.
Palace Events: Planning, Coordinating, Clear Tents, Square, Rectangle & Bar Height Harvest Tables, Chiavari Chairs, Bulb Lighting, Tree Lighting, Dance Floor & Table Linens
Venue: Ewing Manor Cultural Center
Catering: Epiphany Farms
Cocktail Hour Music: Stone & Snow
Cake: Janet's Cakes
Ice Cream: Carl's Ice Cream
Photographer: Elza Photography
Entertainment/ Dance Floor Lighting: Twenty Twenty Entertainment
Design & Decor, Tree Decor, Florals, Greens and Center pieces: Growing Grounds Garden Center and Florist
On our wedding day, the forecast did not look good and our wedding was primarily outdoors. The Palace team did not miss a beat. We were able to add a last minute tent to our cocktail hour set up, and walls to our dinner tent. When the weather turned out to be perfect, Mike was already taking the walls of the tent down and providing fans. Throughout the day, Palace Events consistently kept up with us, asking what we needed and thinking ahead to things not even on our radar.
Courtney and Mike are truly outstanding at wedding planning and execution. They went above and beyond any expectation we had regarding an event rental and coordination company. We would not have been able have the wedding of our dreams without the help of Palace Events. Anyone in the central Illinois area is privileged to have a team like this available to them and we recommend whole heartedly.
- Emily Schiller 6.15.2019
Palace Events: White Ceiling Height Silk Pleated Wall Draping, White Centered Ceiling Draping, Silver Charger Plates, Silver Satin Sashes, White Tablecloth Linens, Dark Roast Harvest Tables, White Resin Folding Chairs, Wedding Planning and Day of Coordinating
Ceremony Site: Ewing Manor Cultural Center
Reception Venue / Catering: Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Cake: Janet's Cakes
Florist: Fancy Florals by Nancy
Photographer: Schilling Photography
Entertainment/ DJ / Ceremony Audio / Photo Booth: Absolute Light & Sound
Ceremony Musician: String Quartet
Videographer: Complete Weddings + Events
“Courtney from Palace Events worked with us for over a year as we planned our wedding day! Palace’s day of coordination isn’t just day of! They will work with you to create the most detailed itinerary for the big day. We also rented many items from Palace to help our wedding look come to life! From chairs to wall draping, our ceremony and reception looked amazing. The day ran smoothly and the entire wedding party was able to enjoy the day as Palace ran the show!
- Emma Van Jacobs 6.25.22
“The wedding day was absolute perfection due in large part to Palace's involvement.”
Palace Events: Planning, Coordinating, Clear Span Clear Top Tent, Side Pole Skirts, Frame Tent, White Resin Folding Chairs, Square & Rectangular Harvest Tables, Dance Floor, Bulb Lghting
Venue: Ewing Manor Cultural Center
Catering: Epiphany Farms
Entertainment/DJ/Audio/Lighting: Twenty Twenty Entertainment
Cake and Florist: Pollen and Pastry
Videographer: Ransom Wedding Films
Photographer: Pam Cooley Photography
“As soon as we hired Palace Events for our wedding day, the herculean task of planning a wedding in Bloomington from the east coast went to the wayside. Palace didn't just cover our planning, they also covered all our rentals, hooked us up with a DJ, and were present to support ALL of our wedding whims. They did all the set up and tear-down of an extensive reception design such that during the day of the wedding, we just had to merely show up. And the prices were extraordinarily affordable for the service they provided. The wedding day was absolute perfection due in large part to Palace's involvement.”
-Maura Styczynski 9.14.19
"Truly a 12/10 experience with Palace Events!"
“A huge Thank you to Palace Events! We hired Mike and his team at Palace Events to provide a clear span tent, tables, chairs, linens, chargers, lights, dance floor, stage, Boxwood backdrop for band, and wedding planning plus "day of" coordinating service. Everything was absolutely beautiful!! They are very responsive, and flexible - I think we changed the table layout at least 4, maybe 5 times to accommodate our numbers and get the look we wanted. They worked well with our venue @Firefly Grill, and our florists @knoxfloraldesigns @accentfloraldesign to provide the most beautiful wedding reception for our daughter's wedding June 4, 2022.
Palace Events: 40x160 Clear Span Clear Top Tent, Tent Entrance Draping, Side Pole Drapes, Uplighting, Bulb Lighting, Gold Chiavari Chairs, Dark Roast Dance Floor, Round Tables, Banquet Tables, White Tablecloth Linens, Gold Beaded Charger Plates, White Poly Napkins, Dark Roast Harvest Tables, Boxwood Backdrop, 20x20 Frame Tent, Stage with Skirting and Steps, Wedding Planning & Day of Coordinating
Venue / Catering: The Firefly Grill
Cakes: Creative Confections Boutique, LLC
Entertainment/DJ/Audio: TVK Orchestra
Florist: Knox Floral Design
Videographer: ForeverMoore Films
Photographer: Ashley Pieper Photography
As the reception was outside, we established a "plan B" just in case the weather didn't cooperate; thankfully, we did not need it. The photos speak for themselves.... simply stunning! If you need these services, do not hesitate - Palace Events is worth the investment! Courtney and Vanessa worked the rehearsal, wedding, and reception and are just fantastic. They take care of every detail and make sure you have nothing to worry about other than enjoying the day/evening. Truly a 12/10 experience with Palace Events!”
- Patricia McHugh 6.4.22
"Palace Events has the best team! We will definitely be using them for all out future events!"
Events was the BEST to work with for our wedding day on
9-17-22 at Epiphany Farms Estate in Downs, IL. We had several rentals through them, and we used the "Day of Coordination" package (SO worth it!). Courtney was an absolute gem to work with up until the wedding day. She was quick to answer all my emails (full of questions) and was efficient to make our wedding day plans perfect.
Palace Events: White Silk Centered Ceiling Draping, Bulb Lighting, Greenery Chandelier, Natural Wood Hexagon Arbor, Gold Chiavari Chairs, Napkins, Fans, Wedding Planning and Coordinating Package
Venue: Epiphany Farms Estate
Catering: Epiphany Farms Restaurant
Entertainment/DJ: Palma Entertainment
Florist: LeFleur
Videographer: Dewey on Point Productions
Photographer: Haley A Photography
Cake & Desserts: Sugar Mama Bakery
Decor: Cash Decor Rentals
On the wedding day, Sam was our day of coordinator. I do not know what I would do without her! She was the sweetest, such a good communicator, and she put our minds at ease knowing the day was running perfectly.
Palace Events has the best team! We will definitely be using them for all our future events!
– Natalie Rice 9.17.22
"I will recommend them to everyone and won't do another wedding again without them!"
“We had the most amazing wedding experience with Palace Events for our daughter’s wedding! The reception was in our back yard for 200 people. Mike and his team were amazing. They are all very professional. Working with them made it virtually stress-free for me! Mike and his team thought of every detail and put together an amazing event. The coordinators, Courtney and Vanessa, were amazing! They communicated with all of our vendors, stayed in constant contact with us, did all of the set up, etc. They were at my home all day making sure every detail was taken care of. During the reception I was able to relax and have a great time because they had EVERYTHING under control. I will recommend them to everyone and won’t do another wedding again without them! Thank you all so much!”
- Kathy Sauder 6.18.2022
Palace Events: 40x120 Pole Tent, Center Pole Drapes, Bulb Lighting, 20
‘X20’ Dark Grain Dance Floor, White Chiavari Chairs, Dark Roast 4’ Bar Height Harvest Tables, 8’ Rectangle Banquet Tables, 90x156” White and Black Rectangle Poly Linens, Fans, Wedding Planning & Coordinating Package
Venue: Private Property
Catering: Epiphany Farms Restaurant
Entertainment/DJ/Audio/Lighting: Will Chapman
Florist: Vera & Buck Florist
Videographer: Joseph Smith Visuals
Photographer: Alexis Jacobs
Ice Cream: Uncle Bob's
"Palace Events was worth every single penny. Thank you for giving us the best day of our lives!"
"When we first found Palace Events, we were just looking for a tent company. We didn’t know until we met with Palace that they were much more than a tent company! They were professional and organized. They were able to show us a layout of the tent and the placement of the tent on the yard where we would have our reception. I have never heard of another tent company doing this.
We were debating getting a wedding planner before meeting with Palace. At our first meeting, they explained that they have a day of coordinating package. We were so impressed with them that we decided to book their day of coordinating package. This was the best decision we made!!
Palace helped us all along the way- they even came to the reception space multiple times! We had our reception at my husband’s parents’ home, so we were very nervous and their visits gave us so much peace of mind! They literally walked through the home with us like our guests would as we planned our reception. They helped us create an itinerary and contacted all of our vendors to coordinate when they would arrive. They also had general tips and advice when we started booking other vendors.
The day of the wedding was an absolute dream thanks to palace events. Everything Palace brought was in excellent condition- tent, tables, chairs, decor and more! I’ve heard horror stories of brides (who used other tent companies) wiping down seats and steaming table cloths the days before their weddings. We didn’t have to worry about any of that with Palace. Palace brought a team of people! They set up my decor, they coordinated our parking, they directed guests where to go (and where not to go). If there were any problems the day of the wedding, we didn’t know about it! Palace took care of everything.
"If there were any problems the day of the wedding, we didn’t know about it! Palace took care of everything."
Palace Events: Planning, Coordinating, Clear Tent, Harvest Tables, Chairs, White Dance Floor, Tent Lighting, Dock Lighting, Fabric Columns, Wisteria Chandelier, Bar stools & Bar Height Harvest Tables
Entertainment: Hey Jimmy Band
Venue: Private Property Effingham, IL
Catering/ Bar: Thelma Keller Convention Center
Appetizers: Firefly Grill
Florist: Burklands Florist & Gifts
Desserts: Jo's FanTastic Desserts
Photographer: The Keys Photography and Film
We need to do a few special shout outs- Mike went above and beyond for us! He’s very creative and analytical. He made sure everything we planned had a purpose and contributed to the reception in someway. My absolute favorite thing about Mike is he’s not flowery or over the top. He’s very calm and collected. He doesn’t throw out ideas from Pinterest- the bride is the one who gets to do that!! Mike has big ideas that are realistic and create an experience for your guests. You need someone like this when you’re planning a wedding. Courtney made sure my Pinterest dreams became a reality! I told her exactly how I wanted my decor set up and she delivered. She also made sure our day was on schedule, which I didn’t think was possible because we packed a ton into a short amount of time. She made sure everything happened when it was supposed to. If we needed anything, she ran (literally ran) and got us what we needed. She contacted every single vendor to check and see when they would arrive. ALL of my vendors complimented her. They all liked working with her and they were very impressed, which really says something about how great she is!
I would recommend Palace Events for their tent at minimum, but if your budget allows, get the planning package!! Palace Events was worth every single penny. Thank you for giving us the best day of our lives!" - Sophie Kabbes 6.8.2019
"I couldn’t say one negative thing about our entire experience"
Palace Events: Wedding Planning, Coordinating & Executing Services, Design Services, Harvest Tables, X Back Chairs, Ceiling Draping, Bulb Rope Lighting, Uplighting, Tablecloths
DJ: Twenty Twenty Entertainment
Photographer: Julie Greer Photography
Venue: Epiphany Farms Estate
Catering/ Bar: Epiphany Farms Hospitality Group
Florist: Original Niepagen Flower Shop
Videographer: Unsilenced Films
"Palace Events is truly the best decision we made in regards to our wedding. 12/10 would recommend to everyone! They did all of our rentals, wedding coordination, lighting, and so much more. They ALWAYS went above and beyond for everything and made our day more perfect than we could ever have imagined. The staff is the most genuine, hardworking staff. They are so incredibly prompt with responses, will get you anything you need, and coordinate with ALL of your other vendors for such a great price. I couldn’t say one negative thing about our entire experience and cannot thank Courtney, Mike, and all of the staff enough!" - Nichole Rave 5.26.2019
"We would not have been able have the wedding of our dreams without the help of Palace Events."
"Mike and the Palace Events crew did a fabulous job at our wedding. He created the exact vision I wanted while also giving us great ideas and options for our big day. Everything turned out fabulous and Mike was super knowledgable and talented in his line of work. He was also great about allowing my OCD details to work out and do mock work ups of what I was thinking and finding pictures that helped it easier to visualize what he was saying. I would definitely recommend working with them!"
- Maddie Johnson 9.28.2018
Palace Events: Tent, Tent Liner, Tent Illuminating Lighting & Accessories, Gold Chiavari Chairs, Ceiling Draping, Ceiling Bulb Rope Strands, Navy Blue Tablecloths, Napkins & Navy Blue Sequin Tablecloths, Stand Up Flame Heaters
Venue: Bloomington Country Club
Entertainment: TVK Orchestra
Florist & Cake: Pollen & Pastry
"We rented just about everything from Palace Events and I couldn’t have been happier!!"
Palace Events: Gold Chiavari Chairs, Ceiling Draping, Ceiling Bulb Rope Strands, Crystal Chandelier, Light Pink Uplighting, Ivory Tablecloths, Burgundy Napkins & Ivory English Lace Tablecloths, Blush & Gold Shimmer Crinkle Taffeta Tablecloths, Gold Charger Plates, Blush Sequin Tablecloths
Wedding Coordinator: Perfect Glow Weddings & Events
Venue: Marriott Hotel
Entertainment: Absolute Light & Sound
Florist: Fancy Florals by Nancy
"We rented just about everything from Palace Events and I couldn’t have been happier!! When I first met with Mike I had this vision in my head from a Pinterest picture and we just took off from there. He is so knowledgeable about the reception space and knows what will work best. When I walked into the ballroom before the reception I was in complete awe. The room was completely transformed and it was even more beautiful than I had pictured. If I had to do it all again I wouldn’t change a single thing. Thank you so much Mike and the entire Palace Events team for making our wedding day absolutely incredible."
- Erin Dop 9.22.2018
"It was beyond my expectations!!"
“They totally transformed our venue!!! It was BEAUTIFUL!!! I shared with Courtney what I wanted and they delivered. It was beyond my expectations!! Every Mother’s dream is to give their daughter the wedding of their dreams. Thank you for helping me achieve that. It brought me to tears when I saw it. They were easy to work with and I felt reasonable for what they did and the work that is involved. Thank you so much Palace Events for the stunning venue!!”
- Peggy Lamb 8.27.22
Palace Events: White Pergola Draping, Burgundy Satin Overlays, Black and White Ceiling Height Silk Pleated Wall Draping with Sheer Swaged Draping, Silver Podium, and White Cocktail Spandex Linens
Venue: Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center
Entertainment: Justin Bowling with All N 1 Productions
Florist: Mother of the Bride
Cake: Dewey Beck with Dewey's Cake Creations
Rentals: Rustic Love Rentals
Photographer: Ann Stiltman Photography
Palace Events: 40x60 Pole Tent with Center and Side Pole Skirts, Bulb Lighting, Dark Grain Dance Floor, 5' Round Tables, White Linens, White Plastic Folding Chairs, Cocktail Tables with Spandex White Linens, Burgundy Table Runners, Easel, 20x20 Frame Tent, DJ Services, and Wedding Planning and Day of Coordinating
Venue: Ewing Manor
Entertainment / DJ / Audio / Lighting: Twenty Twenty Entertainment
Florist: Casey's Garden Shop
Catering / Desserts: Nelson's Catering
Ceremony Musicians: Alex Smith and Sharon Chung
Photographer: Heather McCormick Photography
“Palace was a lifesaver for our 100 guest wedding at Ewing Manor. As our wedding was all outdoors, we needed to rent a lot of equipment for the venue including tables, chairs, DJ, cocktail tables, a big tent, and so on. Palace was very clear about what they could provide, met with us multiple times to arrange the particulars and provided the rented materials on the day without issue. Everything looked as it did pictured, and there was nothing out of place.
But, we took the extra step to hire Palace as our on-site coordinator on the day of the wedding. This is where the real value was. We received a wedding coordinator to oversee the whole event as well as a ceremony coordinator to help guide the flow of the ceremony. They coordinated with all the vendors and ensured that everything went well. And it did. This took a TON of pressure off my husband and I, and allowed us to relax and enjoy the moment.
Furthermore, there was some risk of rain on our wedding day, and Palace was extremely accommodating. They offered to change plans on a moment's notice to ensure we had the best ceremony we could. I can't recommend Palace enough. Shout our to Courtney and Vanessa who were invaluable throughout the planning process on the wedding day!
- Lizzie Lindenbaum 9.21.19
"You understood our vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life."
As we settle into our newlywed life, I wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to you for your incredible contributions to our wedding day. Your dedication, expertise, and passion played an integral role in making our #ForeverAndADavis Dream Wedding an unforgettable masterpiece.
From the moment we embarked on this journey, you understood our vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. The result was nothing short of breathtaking, and we are still in awe of the magic you created. Your attention to detail, professionalism, and unwavering commitment ensured that every aspect of our special day was executed flawlessly.
-Parker Gilkesson 9.2.23
Palace Events: White Resin Folding Chairs, Ceremony Audio, Clear Acrylic Tabales, White Satin Sashes
Ceremony Venue: Ewing Manor
Reception Venue: Bloomington Center for Performing Arts
Day of Coordinators: Audrey Foster and Ivy Irby
Caterer: Hyvee
Florals / Decor: Enchanted Wall Flower
Rentals: Satin Chair
Photographer: R. Birris Photography
Videographer: Errantry Studios
DJ: Life is Good, DJ Xclusive
Desserts: Sugar Frenzy
Stationary Carriage and Florals: Audrey Foster
Horse and Carriage: Big Horse Power
Welcome Sign: Sharaya Hill
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