Events

So i went to this store for the first time with my husband, and he liked a pen, then we left. I went back a few days later and got him what he liked for his birthday. When i was wrapping the pen the following day, i realized the pen had a tiny scratch. So i took the pen and drove to the store, they told me they cannot return it, because it wasn’t scratched when they sold it to me. I admit i did not check the pen when they put it in the box, but I feel i was cheated. The manager lady was rude and cold. I will never go to Events again, waste of money.

I bought ear rings for my wife, two days later I found them for half of events discounted price. They refused refund or price adjustment, and the manager was very rude, and implied bigoted comments.

Planning a wedding, special event, need fancy tableware or a special gift for a special person? Go here.
If you have a need for quality flatware or table settings and have the money to plop down for it, this is your place. They have lovely place settings at lovely prices. If you are looking for everyday dishes to serve your family dinner, this likely is not the place to find them.
Need very nice greeting cards for a special occasion or holiday? This is your place. Well stocked and unique. An entire room of cards you won’t find anywhere else. Boxed mostly. But what a fantastic collection.
Have a boss or client you need to get a gift? This place has some that will make you unforgettable to them.
The art glass there was stunning. Like art festival stunning. Frames, holiday items (it gets super crazy around Christmas), collectibles such as Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes, Limoges Boxes and Herend Porcelain and the gift wrapping will make you look like Martha Stewart on steroids.
Bridal and gift registry. Gift cards.
The icky parking and often «you don’t look like you can afford to shop here» glance I get when popping in with my cargo shorts and t-​shirts on gets it 4 instead of 5 stars.
I know it’s River Oaks and all but puh-​lease, I have money and you won’t get it with that ‘tude. It doesn’t always happen. But when it does I leave any business empty handed.

What a great store! Tasteful, stylish and great staff to help out. Recently ordered engraved invitations to a formal affair and to my surprise they handled the whole effort including addressing envelopes personalizing the stamps and mailing out the invitations!

I was on a very tight schedule for menus and place cards to be designed and printed for my daughter and son-in-law’s marriage reception at Tony Mandola’s restaurant. Even with a very short time frame (less than a week), a small guest list, and a busy day in the store with other larger orders, Janice and Brittany took care of me from start to finish as if I was their only client. They devoted full attention to every detail of my daughter’s reception and created the most elegantly beautiful menus and place cards I never could have designed by myself. My order was even delivered early!

Really, only 6 reviews for this most wonderful of gift store? I have been remiss in my reviewing, so let’s get with it.
If you are planning a wedding, this is a place you must come to. Even if you end up not registering here, you will find something you can’t live without. When we got married, my husband and I purchased our photo album and some of my jewelry here. The selection is incredible and the objects are exquisite. In terms of china and silver, they’ve got your table covered. Oh, and crystal… loads of it. They also carry every day wear and pewter wares. The selection is overpowering to the non-​hardcore tableware enthusiast.
Hmmm, picture frames? TONS of them from silver to enamel to fine wood. Stationary, check. Hand blown perfume bottles, OH YEAH. Art glass, yup. Nifty gifty items, yar. Really, you can always find something for someone here. They have never failed me.
For the holidays, this place is psycho busy, but it’s only because of the fine items and whimsical goodies they carry. Their giftwrap service is impeccable. This place carries the finer things in life but you can also find things in a spread of price points. I would never say anything here is cheap, but you probably can find something in your range, unless your range is a buck or lower.
Service here is excellent. I have never been wanting for help when I need it or bugged to death when I wanted to browse.
Ok, I’ve reviewed Events. Now, you should get over and see for yourself how wonderful this place is.

Great little store for high end gifts. You are sure to find something there. They wrap the gifts beautifully. This store has a euro feel.

Wow, what fabulous gifts. We had a $ 50 gift card and got a WESTIE figurine and 1 crystal wine topper.
$ 500 swarovski IPAD cover– ouch!
Be careful, lotsa fragile items — DO NOT BRING CHILDREN OR CLUMSEY ADULTS!
It would be easy to find any gift for anyone — they even had a display case for MAN GIFTS.
Most are very pricey, but there are still good value gift items to be sought!
People there were friendly even though there’s signs «Please ask for assistance» with everything!

The employees are extremely rude. I bought a handbag there and, after I got the handbag home, I removed the stuffing to find the «Made in» tag — which was China — and then immediately replaced the stuffing, deciding to return it. (I understand I should have checked it before I purchased it, but I didn’t.) I must have accidentally dropped my house key in the bag during the process — it must have been in my hand. They discovered my key after I returned the bag two days later. I thought they were being friendly and handing my key to me (I was relieved to see it – had been looking for it for two days). They called me back into the store and two employees began accusing me of having used the handbag in front of store customers and staff. This was not done in any way professionally, but in very angry and accusatory tones – and in the middle of the store. I’ve spent thousands and thousands of dollars in Events over the years, but will never step foot in there again. Also, word of caution — check merchandise well — along with authentic quality merchandise is a good mixture of cheap overpriced goods.

Events is a jam-​packed gift shop in the River Oaks area that carries the usual assortment of high-​end china, stationery, candles, knick-​knacks, chocolates, etc… The only time I really go there is for their Day After Christmas Sale when most everything in the store is 50% (sometimes even more) off. If you like fancy ornaments such as the ones by Radko, this is the place for you!
Here’s the strategy — go by Events on Dec. 23^rd or 24^th when it is quiet and make a mental list of everything you think you will want. Go ahead and sniff the all candles in the back, figure out which Caspari invitations you like best, try on hairbands, peruse the leather bound journals, etc. so you will be focused and prepared on the big day. Then, on the 26^th, arrive about 45 minutes before Events opens (usually around 10 am) and get in line. There will likely already be a line by the time you arrive but it moves relatively fast once the doors open and the crowd is jovial. Also, do not bring kids. It gets VERY crowded during the sale and there are a lot of breakable items.
Once you get inside, grab a basket as soon as you can find one, and whether you think you want one or not. This is CRUCIAL as you can only have what you can carry around yourself. Plus it is super-​crowded. And then go to it. I tend to work the back walls first and load up on the candles which I give as presents all year long, and then move to the paper goods and the Christmas decorations. There are usually some stylish serving pieces which are affordable when they are 50% off. If you’ve ever dreamed owning a lavish, tassled, brocade Christmas Tree Skirt, Events’ sale just may help you realize that wish!
Then get in line to pay. Their check out process is swift and they accept all credit cards. Just be aware that everything you buy during the sale is final sale (ie. no returns allowed).

This is a good place for those who want to produce and send out the most perfectly etiquette card. The ladies here know what they are doing. As you walk in, there is glassware, silver and other fancy things (that I cannot afford and Will Not spend my money on). I am only here for my job. The employees are helpful and they aim to please. I have only used Events for Holiday, Birthday and Birth announcements. The selection is great and the customized work is quick.
Gretchen couldn’t have described this place any better but I thought I would put my two cents in on the card section!

I don’t believe this shop has changed since the 80s. Yes, yes, there are definite tinges of 90s, but 80s by most accounts. I’ll explain.
*It’s a gift shop. You can’t get any more 80s than that. As if to prove a point, it opened in 1987.
*Everything is logically arranged. That trend is très 80s. Art pieces, cards, stationary and personalized invitations, frames, china, tableware, candles, purses, knickknacks, and dealie-​bobs. All in their own areas. Everything is easy to find, no wasting your time… if you know what sort of thing you want. If you have no idea what to get your friend for their: wedding, graduation, birthday, funeral, or week-​long house party, perhaps ask one of the loitering about sales clerks. They may be gossiping with each other, but are all very pleasant. (They won’t roll their eyes at you, showing obvious disdain at your mere existence.)
*Most items are high quality. Pretty, but simple enough to last through decades of fashion changes. This can be a pro and a con, so I’ll just keep that neutral. One point tipping the scale towards con is that their wares are a bit pricey. Overly pricey, but not… terribly. I went recently, and discovered a 50% off sale. They were turning over inventory, so I got a really nice Lafco candle for $ 25.
*The interior color scheme is rather 80s River Oaks chic. Lots of «elegant» black. Little display windows with black and white tile. I don’t think the interior has altered more than half an iota since 1987.
This is really the go to place for nice gifts. In fact, I’ve been shopping here since they first opened. Bering’s has great gifts, as well, but Events has a wider selection and isn’t as… stuffy…as Bering’s. Telfair at Home, just a few shops down, is acceptable, but the staff is a bit snobby and the selection is extremely limited.

Great location if you’re looking for that higher-​end, different gift. The store is known mainly for it’s selection of stationery for event invitations as well as an incredible selection of china for new bride registry. But as you walk in don’t forget the other side of the store. Lots of incredible little gifts — tchotchkes really but unusual ornamental things at a variety of prices. Also a great selection of unusual greeting cards — not your run of the mill thing. This is a great store if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary and willing to spend a little more on that special someone.