A truly refreshing team to work with! Cayla was attentive, thorough, and a pleasure to deal with…read more Although this wasn't the right fit for our event, we've seen firsthand the outstanding quality and presentation of their food at friends' parties. We look forward to working with Lavishly Dunn down the road.

Was at an event and they dropped off food with an attitude...not enough utensils...no…read moreplatyers...and attitude with a capital A....if it were my event I would have e a serious problem.

I cannot even express how amazing Kristen and Sulma were last night at my son's graduation party…read more This was the first time I have fully enjoyed a party, had time to connect with our guests AND to come into a clean kitchen was the icing on the cake! Thank you for providing such an extraordinary service and team. So many of our guests complimented and were impressed with these two ladies! I don't look forward to hosting another big event soon but if I do I will only be doing it with your team. Thank you Gigi! With so much gratitude, Shaughna

I can't say enough great things about Extra Hands for Your Events and the incredible support they…read moreprovided at our recent gathering in Southborough. From start to finish, Gigi and her team were absolute professionals--friendly, efficient, and deeply committed to making our event a seamless success. A huge thank you to Vanessa, Kelly, and Cindy, who were truly phenomenal. They handled every detail with care and precision, allowing me (and our guests!) to actually enjoy the party without stress. I received so many compliments from attendees about how helpful, attentive, and kind the staff was. Whether it was food prep, setup, cleanup, or guest assistance, they jumped in wherever needed--often solving issues before I even noticed them. This is event staffing at its best--a team that's not only highly capable but also genuinely enthusiastic and easy to work with. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to book Extra Hands for Your Events again, and I absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a party, wedding, corporate gathering, or private event. Gigi, you and your team are rock stars. Thank you!

Reached out for my husband's 40th bday. His best friend was in town and, given the pandemic, wanted…read moreto do something special for dinner. All 3 of us are pretty happy to eat anything, so I allowed Lisa to suggest a menu and her picks were perfect, like she knows us! The lobster fritters and the sauce they provide are amazing (I could eat them on the regular). My husband and his bro are from the south, so Lisa and I chatted about a brisket as the main course protein and I can confirm that they made a legit brisket (the bark was delish). I would recommend anyone looking to "go fancy" for an at home dinner, contact Tasteful Adventures!

They did a fabulous job catering our small event. Lisa is great to work with. She worked with my…read morebudget and actually came in under than what I told her! We had cheeses, meats crackers, lobster rolls and shrimp. People raved about the food! I will most definitely use them again!

This is the worst woman I have ever met in my life. She robbed me of my deposit despite the fact…read moreshe didn't do anything besides google things. I had to hire another planner who did the job in 3 weeks. I hired Veronica in May for my baby's birthday and 7 months later still nothing was done and she refused to give me back my money. She then texted me extremely threatening texts almost 3 months after my event to remove my one star review or she will sue me. She would then block me and then unblock me and continue to send threatening messages. This woman wants to keep her shady business practice behind wraps. She also threatened me about someone else leaving her a bad review. Her google reviews are mainly all one star reviews. She is the worst thing to ever happen to me. I wish I contacted the other party planning business before I came into contact with this evil person. I have included screen shots of her harassment. I have informed the police department and will take all legal measures should she continue to threaten and harass me. Her number is listed to show you she is the evil person behind these texts. Oh and she kept my money and did no work for what I paid her for. Keep that in mind. Google her. There is nothing but bad things written about her all over the internet let alone her google reviews. I should have read about all her unhappy customers and negative articles written To Veronica's comment: YOU are an absolute liar. I don't need to speak on whatever crap you're saying because a simple search of your google reviews will show all of the horrible reviews you have. If you google "blue ivy and Beyoncé" you can see articles of Beyoncé asking for a restraining order against this awful woman. Poor excuse for a human being! Literally everything she wrote in her response to my comment is a lie and don't entertain her BS! One simple google search will SHOW all her unhappy customers dating back YEARS!

Oh wow, where do I begin? VERONICA YOU ARE A ROCKSTAR!!! It's been exactly 1 month since our…read morewedding day at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, so this is long overdue! Being in the wedding industry myself, I am extremely picky about who to entrust on our big day. Having a wealth of contacts to plan our own wedding, we undoubtedly knew Veronica was THE ONE for us! From our first interview with her she was on point, meticulous and had a back up plan for our "back up plan". She listened to our needs and wedding vision, kept me motivated and on time with my checklists and truly "got it". From day one I conveyed to her that we were looking for a "bulldog" day of coordinator/Superwoman that could handle a large wedding party (11 bridesmaids and 5 groomsmen), large family, out of towner guests and whatever drama might enfold. I wanted someone as detailed as I am, if not more but who truly cares and understands the entire process. We found all that in Veronica, and then some! Her attention to detail is above and beyond. She has her templates, checklists and timelines down to a science. The day of our wedding went off without a hitch (at least that I am aware of). That's what I call a GREAT day of coordinator. I was never concerned or bothered by things that came up because it was fixed before I even knew about it. She was there for us until the very end which was 1:00 AM and was so attentive and checked in on us often!! LOVE that! By the way, she's so much fun and had a blast singing/dancing along with her and our FAB DJ. Our family and friends fell in love with her as well, that I almost forgot she was my planner. :) In a good way that is. She was extremely professional but was so down to earth, she was like family. She's a friend for life!! I highly recommend her and her team. In conclusion: Do yourself a favor, stop looking and call Veronica for your big day!

Sandy was incredible throughout the planning process. I cannot recommend her enough. She made the…read moreplanning process fun as she clearly has a passion for weddings. During the day of the wedding, she worked with all the vendors and made the plan work flawlessly. A couple of my vendors were a bit challenging to work with and she was able to wrangle them and keep everything on track. I think the most important thing I can say about her is that SHE CARES, that's not always easy to find. You don't feel like just another bride with Sandy, she takes very good care of you. If you're looking for a planner/ coordinator, definitely hire her. I also recommended her to my company to plan a big company offsite and she was fantastic there too. My company owners raved about her. She is wonderful to work with all around.

Sandy is absolutely amazing!! She helped us plan our backyard wedding in Edgartown this past…read moresummer. Working with her was so easy and she made everything stress-free. She helped create exactly what I had pictured for our small wedding. Highly recommend!

I'm an Executive Assistant to the CEO of a local company. I was tasked with planning a company…read moreparty for approximately 500 people. The smartest thing I did was to reach out to Kristin at Swank. She brought her fantastic experience and contacts to enhance my event. She helped me research, select and negotiate with the venue, designed around the theme I had outlined, helped to select and secure all of the vendors (venue, flowers, lighting, photography, printing, etc.). Always collaborative and available whether that was in person, through email or over the phone. Swank Events put all of their efforts into my event and it showed. I cannot thank the Swank Events team enough. The evening was an over-the-top success. If you're searching for someone to help you plan an awesome event, reach out to them.

My agency contacted Swank Events to throw a 50th Anniversary Celebration for current employees,…read morealumni and Board Members. From the first brainstorming session, we knew that Kristin and her team had the experience, connections and skill to plan an event that would pay tribute to the success of our agency. The event exceeded all of our expectations. Kristin and her team managed every detail from start to finish. They learned about our agency history and culture and ensured that it was represented throughout every decision that was made. She ensured that our agency branding was throughout the the amazing venue at Gillette Stadium and coordinated all signage, florals and decor. Kristin has impeccable taste and style. Our agency will forever remember this amazing event and we could not have done it without Swank Events!

Princess Anna did a wonderful job at my daughter's fifth birthday. She was great with the kids -…read morevery calm - and they hung on her every word. The activities planned all entertained the girls and filled the timeframe perfectly. The best part was the sing along. Hearing them all belt out the words to Let it Go (even though I've heard it about a times) was priceless. Jaqui was a pleasure to work with and really made an effort to accommodate a time that worked with our busy schedule. I would absolutely recommend Fairytale Dream parties!

We had Elsa at our daughters 3rd birthday party. Due to some unforeseen circumstances our original…read moreElsa had to cancel and we were refunded. Another girl was able to stop by later in the day and gave our daughter a really special experience with just her and her cousin. I will definitely be using and recommending this company again in the future.

David helped me and my husband during a difficult time. Planning a funeral luncheon in a short time…read morecould have been terribly stressful. It wasn't because David provided food options and price options. Moreover, he and his staff went so far as to contact the church for all the logistics and details. The end result couldn't have been better. Friends and family went so far as to tell me how GOOD the food was and we even had to-go containers--NOTHING wasted. Again, David and staff did all the setup (elegant!) and cleanup. I called several caterers and knew I found excellence indeed. My absolute top notch recommendation.

Had a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Abington Senior Center today. It was terrific. Great service,…read moreportion size and taste! I highly recommend.

Taylor recently planned my 40th birthday party for over 50 people and it was amazing from start to…read morefinish. She was organized, through and detailed. She answered every question and concern of mine in a timely manner which made the planning process more enjoyable. The event was flawless! Many people have told us it was the best party they have been to and that is all because of Taylor and her great talent for party planning. Taylor will be my go-to party planner going forward. I can't recommend her enough!

From the owner: We mark life's celebrations and create long-lasting memories through special occasions, which allow…read moreus to show our appreciation for, love of, and pride in the people who matter most. Avasara's creative, tasteful, and luxurious events always pay tribute to the personal taste of those preparing the celebration, as well as those being honored. We specialize in planning wedding for same-sex couples. It is an honor and privilege to design unforgettable weddings for same-sex couples. Basic civil rights, especially including the freedom to love whoever you choose, are something we strongly advocate for. We are passionate about planning weddings for our same-sex couples.

Beautiful venue . Ceremony was outside on a beautiful fall evening. Cocktail hour was perfect,…read moreappetiser's passed around as well as a cheese platters, pita chips , fresh hummus , shrimp on a cracker. Dining room well set up . DJ was friendly. Bar staff were friendly and service was excellent. Then the buffet which I'm Sure was amazing but we were the last table up there . Both salad bowls were empty, very little of anything else. Some sort of pasta dish with a few pieces in the bottom of the bowl . There was beef being carved by a chef. There was enough beef for our table . Three staff members were standing around one lady asked could they provide more food , one of them shrugged her shoulders and said " that's all there is " . Absolutely no effort was made to provide additional food . I know on the day at least 8 people did not attend so there should have been more food . I was extremely disappointed snd quite frankly it's just not good enough for the family to pay $135 per head and have your guests go without food . For this reason I would not recommend the Barker house .

I was a guest at a wedding here recently. The first red flag was before we even walked in the door…read moreas there were several doors you could walk into, none of them were labeled so of course we went into the wrong door... Once inside, the guests were shuffled through a few different rooms. It almost seemed like the staff didn't know what to do or where to put us. We were left standing around with heavy jackets on as it's winter time... Cocktail hour was missing some of the apps that were advertised on a sign. The dance floor was more like a dance "isle" as the tables took up most of the room. The bar closed around 9pm, maybe even earlier with no warning. Im giving 2 stars for the buffet-style dinner being good, but that's about it.