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!

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!!

Our wedding was in May, and although life got busy afterward, I didn't want too much time to pass…read morewithout leaving a review because we are so grateful for everyone at Russell Morin. From the very beginning, Emily and Dan were incredible to work with. They kept us organized throughout the planning process, answered countless questions, eased our worries, and always kept us informed. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but they made us feel supported every step of the way. On our wedding day, everything ran so smoothly thanks to their amazing team. Our day-of coordinator was calm, kind, and such a reassuring presence. A special thank you as well to Judy (I hope I remembered her name correctly!), who went above and beyond for not only us, but our guests as well. Multiple people came up to tell us how wonderful she was. She seemed to be everywhere at once, checking on everyone, solving little problems before we even knew they existed, and bringing such a positive energy to the entire day. And of course, the food was phenomenal. We've had so many guests tell us it was some of the best wedding food they've ever had, especially the steak! The service was exceptional from start to finish. Thank you all for helping make our wedding everything we hoped it would be. We are so grateful.

I work with a lot of caterers and Russell Morin were truly above and beyond amazing…read more The food they prepared onsite was delicious and perfectly timed and executed. We had the watermelon amuse bouche and our group is still talking about it! Every plate of every course was plated and presented perfectly. The service team was terrific, so professional and went out of their way to provide the best possible service. They were able to set up an amazing atmosphere in our space and pivot and problem solve to produce a wonderful dining experience.The meal was beautifully served and their efficient service was so warm and friendly that no guest felt rushed. Their Senior Experience Specialist worked diligently to get us our ideal menu and meet our needs. From deciding a menu, to food to setup to service it was a truly fantastic experience and they are so committed creating your ideal event.

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!

Without a Hitch made our wedding day such a beautiful success! Our wedding planning was plagued…read morewith constantly changing COVID regulations and I was full of anxiety about how our big day would go. Allison and Sarah could not have been more comforting and proactive. Over email, phone, and video call, they put my mind at ease and I felt so prepared the day of my wedding, no matter what restrictions were in place. Allison could not have done a better job the day of. She built a great rapport with my family, bridal party, and the venue's event manager to ensure the day ran smoothly. She knew the schedule and set up like the back of her hand. When the timing of certain day-of activities changed last minute, she made sure to let me know of the changes and the night went on without issue. If it were not for COVID and my anxieties around how it would affect our wedding I likely would not have looked for an outside coordinator- our venue did provide one that began to work closely with us (and Allison) in the month or so before the wedding and I truly believe she would have done a comparable job in the day-of execution. But it's the long term commitment to the planning process that makes Without a Hitch special. And while our venue did not host many weddings during COVID, Without a Hitch planned so many, and had the experience and suggestions that made the wedding feel as normal as it possibly could. For any of my friends planning weddings at a less conventional venue or just want more support, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Without a Hitch, and more specifically Allison!

Think you don't need a coordinator? Think again. As an event planner bride myself, I knew I had…read moremost of the planning covered but needed support leading up to and on the big day. Sarah and her team are there every step of the way, providing advice, guidance, support, and everything you could possibly need. We are so grateful we could rely on Amy to support our special day. It would not have gone nearly as smoothly without her professionalism, organization, and precision. I would turn to Without a Hitch for any major event and know I can trust them to care about the details as much as I do.

My fiance was skeptical about paying for a day of coordinator, but I wanted to be free of questions…read moreand concerns so I could focus on celebrating with our friends and family rather than worrying about the details. Thank god our venue owner suggested I get in contact with Sonya. Not only was she half the price of other day of coordinators that I contacted; she provided three times the amount of service, basically acting as my wedding planner. During the months leading up to the big day, she'd check in at least once a week via email to ask questions about the timeline, the decor, the vendors, or the seating chart, all the while maintaining an upbeat attitude and fostering excitement about the progress I was making. We met twice in person so she could go over everything with the owner of the wedding venue and our photographer. This all may sound standard, so here's where Sonya went above and beyond her contract: - Right before the wedding, she let us store a ton of items at her house, and she even moved them over to the venue for us without being asked - She provided items like coolers, photo props, vases, and flowers from her own garden free of charge - She arranged for us to buy a few items like candle holders from another bride she was working with, half price - She arrived at the venue at 8 in the morning the day of the wedding, and left shortly before midnight, bringing her husband to act as an assistant - also free of charge. She helped us decorate the tent, she hauled ice, and she picked up more alcohol when the bar ran out earlier than expected. What I mean to say is - we never could have pulled off our wedding without Sonya's tireless efforts. Thanks to her, we had the most beautiful, joyous, stress-free day of our lives. All I heard were compliments about the details of the day from guests that were impressed by Sonya's handiwork. Any bride would be extremely lucky to have Sonya in her corner. I can't recommend her services enough!

Sonya coordinated my friend's wedding (Juliana C., below). I was a bridesmaid for the shebang…read more The day before the wedding, we were all getting everything ready. Sonya showed up with a huge smile and a massive dose of positive energy and common sense. She was a non-stop work horse and gave her all to make sure Juliana and Andrew were happy, on time, and as stress free as humanly possible. Even before the wedding, Juliana was raving about her awesome wedding planner. I even befriended her on facebook! She rocks! Sonya loves parties, especially making sure they go off without a hitch (except for the happy couple, of course). You can't go wrong with Sonya--she's a pro with a passion and a heart of gold!

I have had the pleasure of working with Mandy, first as a bride myself, and later as a colleague in…read morethe wedding industry. As a bride, I didn't need a lot of help on the creative side, but Mandy's help was crucial to getting everything executed. Without her organization and recommendations for vendors, I guarantee we would have arrived at our wedding day with a lot of enthusiasm and very little actual wedding Also, I appreciated throughout the process that when I wanted to go with my own vendor or DIY, Mandy was very open to those ideas- I never felt pushed to choose someone she prefers to work with or anything like that. As a fellow wedding vendor, we have collaborated since and it has been a joy to watch her creative design and styling process as well. Mandy has extremely chic taste, and yet she is a chameleon when it comes to creating events and inspiration shoots that are unique, creative, and show incredible variety. It is always a pleasure to work with her and see what she comes up with. I highly recommend bringing Mandy in to make your planning process as smooth as possible, resulting in the wedding you wanted, elevated.

Mandy and her team are masters of their craft. I could not recommend them more - she made wedding…read moreplanning actually FUN for my husband and I throughout the entire process, ensuring that we never once felt overwhelmed. She listened to all our crazy ideas and made our entire vision come to life flawlessly. We had the absolute best time and were actually able to enjoy ourselves because she executed our day to perfection. If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner - DO IT. This is the best money we spent on our wedding and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

Sophia was very responsive and extremely helpful I would use hers again for future events for sure!read more

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