Problem: I am the…read moretype of person who would under plan and forget details while throwing together a birthday party for my family members or friends. I'm great when it comes to ideas but horrible at execution. I LOVE looking at Etsy and Pinterest but I don't have that understanding of how many of these banners do I need? Do I need these cake toppers? Who the hell makes cupcakes? Am I a bad MOM?! ... Solution: Melange Event Planners... I met the ladies who run Melange Event Planners some years ago while I was living in Medford, MA, and have had the pleasure of attending a number of events executed by them. Melange Event Planners, in conspiracy with my best friend and my husband, planned and executed a surprise "High Tea" themed baby shower for me last year. Thereafter, I attended another baby shower and a one year old's birthday party that they had also planned. The feedback from friends and Melange's execution leads me to reach out to them for all of my current and future party planning needs. They listen. They take the time to understand budgetary constraints, constraints of the venue, and are sensitive to specific dietary and other needs. Furthermore, they take the time to get to know whom they are planning the party for and what those persons would appreciate or want. They are happy to discuss ideas and nothing is considered crazy. They know how many banners, balloons, cupcakes are required. Furthermore, they'll help create the invitations/ the theme and provide you with all that is needed to make you look like (well in my case) "The Greatest MOM/WIFE/FRIEND ever!" The parties they create are definitely elegant. They're very good at settling on a color scheme and making things as elaborate or simple as desired. They are happy to give you a realistic idea of what you can do and for what budget. Finally, they're the nicest people and easy to work with.

From the owner: Melange Event Planners was formed in the summer of 2015 when the three founders turned their…read morepassion and expertise of organizing and conducting memorable events into a commercial enterprise. The company is now a Massachusetts based small business serving the Boston Metro area and its suburbs, specializing in custom and budget-friendly events. True to the founders' mission, Melange Event Planners prides itself in setting up the perfect event for the required occasion from creating custom decorations, selecting the appetizing menu, picking the perfect venue to organizing entertainment. The team believes in style and elegance together with high quality and exceptional service resulting in an event that you will cherish for a very long time! Contact us today for a free, no obligation quote. Specialties - Baby Showers. Bridal Showers. Children's Birthdays. Adult birthdays Cocktails events. Graduations.

The best idea for a Covid-safe sweet 16 Beach party! Christina was very gracious and attentive to…read moreall our needs and all the details!! My daughter and her friends loved it! I'd highly recommend it for any celebration outdoors. It was such a relief not to stress about setup or cleanup. Christina took care of all of it! Can't wait to have an occasion to hire her again!

From the owner: We specialize in creating beautiful and luxurious pop-up picnics for you and your loved ones in…read moreRhode Island and surrounding areas. Let us help you celebrate your special occasion, even in your own backyard!

It is a pleasure to leave a review for this wonderful group of people. I have had the opportunity…read moreto have this catering company for a "celebration of life" event this past Saturday. Joan made this process so incredibly easy, she was so friendly and has such great attention to details. Mike was actually at the event along with his employees. He was incredible! Had everything under control and is kind and friendly. Now if this couple isn't the dynamic duo I don't know who is! The food was delicious! lovingly prepared and served with a smile. Do not hesitate to call this caterer! They are delightful and my guests were impressed as well. Thank you Mike and Joan so very much! Bernadette Antonellis Sanders

For my husband's 70th birthday, we wanted to do a tented event in our back yard but we were afraid…read morethat we wouldn't find a caterer since the date we wanted was on Mother's Day weekend and we started looking only 2 months ahead. Joan called me back right away as she had a cancellation on the date we wanted. That was pure luck and the rest is history. Joan, her family and staff at Franklin Caterers were awesome to deal with. She made great suggestions for renting the tent and tables, took care of all the menu details as well as linens, and provided the perfect advice for setting up the bar and provided a bartender. Everyone was superbly professional, on-time, very communicative and we were able to enjoy the party with our guests which was our goal. We look forward to working with them again in the future.

I have used Cheryl for several parties and guests have always been amazed at both the decorations…read moreand the food. She pays close attention to details and has made sure I have been able to enjoy my own parties. I will use her for every party I have.

Cheryl has done 3 parties for us , 2 in 2013 and one in 2008. Cheryl's attention to detail is…read morefantastic. She has great ideas and executes to perfection. The food is amazing and decorations are wonderful. We've had about 70-90 guests each time. We've had a 60's theme, a Gilligan's island theme and winter wonderland theme. The big and little touches have made the parties. I love that Cheryl is smart, fun and easy to work with. She gives it her all to make your party a success. And, she is very reasonably priced! You can't go wrong!

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!

We cannot begin to emphasize how wonderful of a performance Soraya and her team displayed at our…read morerecent 80th birthday celebration event. It was truly amazing to see how great and magnificent everything looked. The birthday lady was so taken aback by what had been done in her honor that she was at a loss for words. Everything from the setting, flowers, lighting, attentive service, cordial staff, etc....was magnificent. The décor was truly stunning. The food was delectable, well done, and to die for. Everyone in attendance was beyond themselves on how "over the top" the party was. Soraya is very easy to work with and helps her clients achieve their ultimate desired goals. She has a natural way of doing her thing and reassuring you that everything is going to be great that makes your stress level disappear. From planning to execution, Soraya is there and is involved in all aspects of the event. She is a very reliable and dependable person. She is resourceful, has a great attitude toward her work, is very respectful to her clients, and has an aptitude for great services and client satisfaction. Soraya and her team have brought nothing but pure joy to our hearts. She did a fantastic, marvelous job and we are truly elated to have chosen her for our event. Looking forward to the next one!!!

This company goes above and beyond! They catered my sisters wedding and truly did not miss a beat,…read moreif you're looking for superstars that are easy to work with and understand the value in the events they cater, look no further! Such nice people.

AMAZING PLACE!!! They are a non-profit and when they are not opened for shopping you can rent out…read morethe space for events. We just rented out the whole space for our wedding and it was perfect! Christi and the whole Gold Heart team were so kind and made the process of planning our big day so easy! On the day of our wedding I only heard amazing things about how much my guest could see that the decorations/flowers and space reflected who my husband and I are!

Thank you to Lake Pearl for donating so many items for our recent vow renewal for residents at our…read morememory care unit. We could not have done it without your assistance. Your generosity is remarkable.

NIce venue in a really nice location on Lake Pearl. Not far from Boston, CT, RI, Springfield, etc…read more I gave 5 stars because the servers and staff were nice and efficient as there was about 500 people there for the lunch. The food probably 4 stars. We attended the Dolly and Kenny show with a tour group for the day. We enjoyed the show. Didn't see much of the venue grounds because it's winter and cold out but an aerial view on their website will give you a clue that it's a very nice place. I would go again anytime!!

We did an Artful Bachelorette class for a friend's bachelorette in Boston and couldn't have had a…read morebetter time! Both our instructor and model were a delight while also really professional. We all laughed so, so much. The bride said it was the highlight of her weekend! Nobody really knew what to expect - most of us can't draw at all - but it was all relaxed and lighthearted and proved to be a great way to gently bring some quieter girls out of their shells. Several girls even came away thinking they might start life drawing classes! If you're trying to come up with a good bachelorette activity, I'd urge you to consider this.

This was so much more fun than I anticipated!…read more Sabrina (hostess/art teacher/lovely woman) led us through a fun filled 2 hours of my first ever nude sketching session! She was upbeat, informative, respectful to both the sketchers (us) and the models. Made sure there were no photography during class unless it's through them to make the models comfortable. (takes guts to be nude in front of a bunch of people drinking and looking at you!) She brought out the artistic sides of everyone in the room, guided us through different sketching exercises (1-3-5 minute sketch sessions) so we're busy drawing instead of JUDGING what we were drawing. such helpful tips! I think we were all VERY impressed with our own artworks! I really thought I'd be drawing a little more than stick figures before coming here. I had a blast and this would make any gathering unique, fun and explorative! I had an amazing time!