This was my first experience hiring an event planner. Shelli planned my sister's baby shower this…read moresummer. From start to finish. I posted for help using the thumbtack website and of all the responses I felt most comfortable with her. She's professional, serious about her job and basically down to earth. She asked essential questions (theme, colors, etc). I was working with a small budget and she still did wonders. She sent out invites and even made a social media invite. I really just put things in her hands and it turned out awesome. The decorations were perfect for a summer outdoor shower. She DIY many details to save money and made sure to have a back up plan Incase the weather was bad. Tables, seating, and not your typical shower games. I was very pleased that I didn't have to worry about anything and could really focus on celebrating my now nephew. I would definitely recommend her and I will hire her again in the future.

From the owner: My business is here for all sizes, budgets, and types of events. The best part is allowing you the…read moreclient to relax and enjoy, while I do the job. I love the creative aspect. I can design something that hasn't been done or put a twist on something old and make it unique. I am driven to make StarGirl Event & Design a memorable, go to business. Therefore I will give my best to each client and their events.

Such a great place! Very large venue that's beautifully designed. They didn't just take a place,…read morethow a bunch of ping pong tables in and open the doors. They designed it like a club. We just wanted to hang out and something to do and have some drinks before dinner... it was perfect. They have buckets of ping pong balls, and ball attendants who come around and "sweep" up errant balls, so you don't have to chase after a ball... just use a new one. That's service... what a great idea! The people are friendly, the bartenders are great... drinks are good... and appreciate it's well staffed. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Love to go late night during the late night deal! Food comes out quick and there's always a DJ…read moreplaying good music

I am a professional event planner and a mama - a dangerous combination if ever there was one. So…read morewhen my daughter's first birthday party became a topic of conversation in my household, I came up with a detailed and comprehensive party plan, complete with intricate themes and design work. I reached out to Wow Balloons and heard back the same day: Yes, they could complete this design work and yes, they could stay within my target budget. Perfect!! Cue Mikhail, owner of Wow Balloons. He was in frequent contact with me throughout the planning process, did a site tour with me to confirm measurements and rigging points and offered ideas for how to elevate my design concept even further - a planner's dream come true. The end result was a stunningly beautiful balloon arch in soft pastel colors that reflected our Classic Winnie the Pooh theme. The arch was dotted with real greenery to enhance the organic nature of the theme. Mikhail and his teammate had the installation completed precisely within the timeframe agreed upon and he even brought additional elements to have on-hand should we want to tweak anything before he finished. Thank you so, so much to the team at Wow Balloons! You gave me peace of mind that this milestone event would be designed perfectly and it absolutely was. I look forward to hiring Wow again for future parties!

Absolutely amazing experience working with them for two large events!! I recommend the WOW…read moreballoons team 100000% - you will not be disappointed!!!

Solid beer and food selection…read more We got the hazy and some clam chowder and enjoyed both. Love the logo design so I had to get a shirt.

Brewery 410 We…read morestopped in here for a few beers and lunch after walking around Boston Commons and the Public Gardens all morning. I got my usual flight to start that included 2 hazy IPA's, a pale ale, and a blonde. The beer types were pretty standard. I didn't see anything crazy, but all were solid to really good. My favorite was the One IPA to Rule them all (hazy). For lunch the lady friend and I split a French Fries flight which is parmesan fries with 3 different dipping sauces. What a great idea. One of the sauces was a cilantro ranch (delish) and the other 2 appeared to be something similar to Raisin' Cane's sauce (I don't like mayo so I didn't try). The fries were a little soggy though. I also got an order of Gochujang and lime sauced wings. These were phenomenal! The best wings I have had in a long time, maybe ever! Holy Shit, I want to go back to Boston just to eat these again. Cool atmosphere, very nice bartenders, very good beer and great wings!

We were guests for a wedding aboard one of Anitas boats last night. It was perfection! A lower…read morelevel with dance floor, seating, food and a fully stocked bar. Upstairs, where the ceremony was held, had beautiful views of the Boston Harbour. Both levels had clean restrooms :) Anita greeted everyone on the dock, and flawlessly coordinated the music. A lot of details can be lost, but I can't think of one Anita missed. I highly recommend.

When i booked that charter in February - i was told we would have music for the charter to hear…read morethe concert- we would have a buffet and the boat seated 25- 30. It took 6 emails and calls to get corect directions t for the pick up dock - NO MAP...the boat has 43 people on it the upper deck steps said 5 adults only there were eleven of us - 7 tanding to eat because there was no seating. the food was marginal - we a choice of water or cans of pop. There is no way there were 43 life rafts for any emergency - people from California Colorado were also dumbfounded- Do not take this charter -

Joe and Contagious Events were worth every penny! The whole team went above and beyond in making…read moreour special day possible. Couples use the Contagious wedding portal to track guest count, obtain vendor suggestions, and update financial spreadsheets. Additionally, the portal has a monthly tracker for couples to check off completed tasks. It makes the whole planning process so much easier to handle when you have all the information in one place, and broken down into easily digestible bullets. Joe also sets up monthly meetings to keep us up to date and on track with the planning process. Before I conclude, I also have to mention how absolutely helpful Joe was during Covid. Like so many couples, we had to reschedule our planned wedding in 2020 due to the pandemic. It was incredibly stressful and disheartening experience, but Joe really took a huge burden off of us when he reached out to all our vendors and ensured we were able to reschedule without hassle. That alone was worth every penny we paid. Joe is amiable, professional, organized and gave us great wedding advice! His assistance truly lifted such a burden off of my (now) husband and my plate during the hectic and stressful wedding planning process. Hiring the Contagious team was the best investment in our wedding we made! 5/5 stars!

We had planned a backyard wedding with our families and close friends and thought we could pull…read morethis off by ourselves...without a wedding planner. Two weeks before the date, we discovered Joe at another wedding that he had planned. He seamlessly pulled all the loose ends together, coordinated the caterer, the photographer, and the piano player, made floral arrangements on the fly, and created a décor that was specific and special to us. It allowed us to kick back and enjoy the day with friends and family. Joe and his staff made sure the guests had what they needed to have a good time. We are so grateful to Joe and his team for this!

Great experience! Love how this exhibit is interactive. First, we got to take part in a reenactment…read moreof the secret townhall meeting. All of the actors were awesome and stayed in character the entire time. After, we were led onto the ship where we had the opportunity to throw "tea" into the harbor. There was a lot of people to get through so this portion goes quick. Also, it's completely optional. Lastly, they take you into a few more rooms to look at artifacts and watch a short video. At the end of the tour, there is a tea room and gift shop. Overall, I think its a fun activity worth trying. You get to learn a lot about the Boston Tea Party and the Revolutionary War.

This was an interactive reenactment and semi museum. The price for the demonstration and tour was…read morereasonable. I liked how passionate the actors and staff were in playing their parts. It was neat to see an original box that was thrown overboard during this time and to hear the stories of the people who were part of this movement. I also enjoyed the tea room and the ability to taste the teas from that time period.

Curt made my son's three-year-old birthday a blast! Everyone had a great time watching their kids…read moresmile, the kids were mesmerized, and I was able to enjoy the party, too. Curt is so friendly and easy going with the kids. It's a no-brainer! I'll definitely use him in the future, and other parents asked for his information, too.

Where do we begin? 5 stars isn't enough. I recently hired Happy Kids Entertainment to appear at…read moreour indoor children's playground here in Woburn (VinKari Safari) and not only was I extremely satisfied, but also blown away at the ability to entertain and win over a few of the "not so sure" skeptical children. We can not recommend them enough. Curt (I mean Elmo and Cookie Monster) were a HUGE hit with children of all ages, infants, crawlers, toddlers, to a few of our older children, 4, 5 and 6. Not only were the characters available for pictures, but they also mingled with the children, played basketball, were pushed and pulled in our toy push cars, et cetera, et cetera. I've looked into many companies for these types of characters and absolutely no one beats the quality and price by comparison either. I've never seen happier children than those who actually shared cookies with Cookie Monster. Curt, thanks again, best wishes, and we are already looking forward to seeing Olaf, Elsa, Rudolph, Mickey, Minnie and more again soon. Thanks 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!