Planning a shindig takes a lot of research. This usually means you’re spending too much quality time on the Internet. And if you happen to come across one of those funny cat videos that pop up every five seconds on Facebook, well, let’s just say you’re going to bed at 1 a.m.

To help speed things up, or allow you to focus more on those cat videos, here’s a list of established businesses that have the Just Plain Silly Seal of Approval. When reaching out to these folks, be sure to tell them that Frank Sinatra sent you! Mostly, because that’s my name…

Cakes & Desserts
DiBartolo’s Bakery is the go-to place to get the perfect cakes, cookies or cannolis for your event! We’ve know the DiBartolos for a reeaaally long time and we even got our own wedding cake from them! Visit them online by clicking here.
Catering
Joe and Jennifer at JPM Catering are a real class act, offering classic tastes and high quality services for any function in the Main Line and Greater Philadelphia area. They even have a tasting room where you can try samples and even grab a bite to eat for an every day treat. To find out more, click here.
Costume Appearances
Kevin D. Partyman and Amazing Heroes have been entertaining at children’s parties and events for over 20 years. Providing popular characters, super heroes, clowns, and face painters to New Jersey and the Tri-state area. We first met Kevin at Wizard World Philadelphia and were thoroughly impressed with his costume work! Amazing Heroes is available for birthday parties, township days, daycare centers, and corporate events. To see some of their characters, visit their site here.
Do you want to build a snow man? There’s no better duo to help you than Starts Sisters Princess Parties! They are the perfect addition to any princess party… and boy, can they SING! Find out more by visiting their Facebook page!
Disc Jockeys
We’ve not only worked with Adam the DJ Entertainer professionally, but he was also the DJ at our wedding! He’s professional, entertaining and adds a super-high level of energy to any event! To find out more, click here.
We’ve seen the work of Steve and John, aka The Quiz Kids first hand. They’ve very good at what they do. They offer Quizzo Trivia, a sure-fire bet to entertain your guests! They also provide DJ entertainment for a wide variety of functions. For more information, click here.
Magicians
We met Jay The Magician at the Merchantville Car and Bike Show and were very impressed with the way he engaged a large group of children. Jay’s magic shows feature a unique blend of comedy, audience participation, and classic illusions to provide the perfect medley of fun for the whole family. For more information, click here.
“Toe-Knee” the Magician absolutely performs street magic at its finest! We’ve worked with “Toe-Knee” for many years and he is a consummate professional who can entertain and amaze at both large public events and private parties. Your guests will talk about you and his amazing performance long after the show is done! For more information, click here.
Musicians
Sara O’Brien, who we met while we were both performing at a mom’s club event, is a nationally recognized singer-songwriter with over 15 years experience in community arts education, outreach and fundraising. She’s really fun and entertaining! For more information, click here.
Unique Entertainment Options
Looking for that one-of-a-kind entertainment option? Try an Accordian-Gram! That’s right! Get serenaded via squeeze box, courtesy of the Ardmore Accordion Academy! You can also hire an accordion player for your next event! For more information, click here.
Entertain your guests with a uniquely-designed photo booth! London Photo Booths can set up either indoors or outdoors, accommodates five to six people and is handicapped accessible. For more information, click here.
Looking for some great one-of-a-kind entertainment for your next event? Look no further than Nick Pawlow, a character with characters! A talented ventriloquist, Nick creates original entertainment for corporate events, banquets, award dinners, private and holiday parties plus more! For more information, click here!
Venue

Colleen’s Caterer in Gloucester City offers a wonderful venue to hold wedding receptions, large family gatherings, business expos and more! For more information, click here.