My employer uses Great Circle very often at work for breakfast and lunches…read more I was very excited when my daughter told us they were one of the preferred catering companies that were authorized at her wedding venue and encouraged them to use Great Circle. Great Circle did not disappoint and treated us to simply amazing food and hospitality. The staff was extremely professional and almost invisible(in a good way) during the reception on September 1st at the Portsmouth Elks Club. We enjoyed a buffet with Braised Beef Short Ribs, Chicken Bellagio, Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables. For appetizers we enjoyed charcuterie platters.

So the day of my brother's rehearsal dinner has come and passed, and Great Circle Catering knocked…read moreit out of the park. All of our friends and family from all over the country couldn't stop raving about the food, and their new Tap Truck was a hit serving as both a source of ice cold draft beer and a conversation piece. As expected, the raw bar was top notch, and the tenderloin popovers, cheddar bites, bacon wrapped scallops, and deviled eggs were so tasty I barely had room left for the main course because I couldn't stop taking more! Our entree selections were similarly satisfying with a delicious chicken dish, glazed rainbow baby carrots, and their clam chowder being notable standouts. The sirloin carving station was a real hit, particularly with their fig and wilted arugula accomplishments, and Chef Ned's bright and engaging personality made this event really stand out with a friendly greeting and engaging conversation for all, both young and old. The whole team was exceedingly friendly and engaged, not cool and aloof like some service staff can be. I'd particularly like to give a shout-out to Jen who not only guided us through all of the planning steps leading up to the big day, but also was kind enough to go to the store after her set up was done and pick up more ice for us for our self-furnished beverage station. Many caterers would have treated this as a "not my problem"situation since we weren't paying them to provide beverages, but she went above and beyond to help ensure our event was a success. I have zero reservations about calling Jen at Great Circle for help planning our next big event and neither should you!

Everything "d" said below pretty much outlines our experience with Lisa as well. She is so easy to…read morework with-- she makes every event personal and makes sure you're happy every step of the way. And she always seems excited to do so, which is really important. She planned our rehearsal dinner/cocktail party and I really had no idea what I wanted, but it turned out to be a stunning, classy event with amazing food and drinks. People still haven't stopped raving about it. Not only that, but when my wedding caterer bailed (and she wasn't even planning that event), I knew I could email her and she would have someone else on hand that we could use. Sure enough, we were able to track down an available caterer through her contacts, and the food at the wedding was flawless. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lisa to anyone. I can't wait to see what she does next!

My husband and I were married on July 10, 2010. Searching for the venue was one of the hardest…read moredecisions, especially given all the varying requirements of each location. When we reached out to the One Hundred Club and spoke with the Director of Events, Lisa Sammons, she turned what was a difficult decision into one of the easiest. We were immediately impressed by her professionalism and warm demeanor and decided to have our reception at the club. After the location was finalized, Lisa unexpectedly volunteered to assist in finding area vendors. When planning our wedding, we knew we wanted to have a local theme. The search for florists and bakeries went from an impersonal Google search to specific recommendations from Lisa, none of which we would have been able to find on our. Her network and knowledge of vendors in the area allowed us to secure vendors providing exactly what we wanted at the price we wanted. The stress of searching for the right chairs, tablecloths, place cards and champagne was gone after we started working with Lisa. She continuously went above and beyond her duties to ensure our wedding reception went off without a hitch. We're convinced she even scheduled the perfect sunset after the summer storm. We would highly recommend Lisa to friends and family for all their event planning needs.

Mezzanine was our favorite vendor for our 5/22/21 wedding! As serious foodies, the food on our…read morewedding day was very important to us. Victoria is amazing to work with, and you can tell she loves her job and will do anything to make sure her couples' special day is perfect. Mezzanine has an expansive menu of handcrafted delectable options. We wanted a taco bar for dinner from day one, and Mezzanine offered an elevated taco bar that was wedding appropriate, and allowed us to make customizations along the way. Booking almost 2 years in advance, we also knew their traditional menu options were perfect if we changed our minds for a plated dinner. Their pricing is also very fair and allowed us to stay within our budget while also having an impressive spread. They are flexible and easy to work with and when COVID downsized our venue and list to the backyard, they didn't miss a beat. On the day of, the appetizers and taco bar were all delicious and the guests all raved about the food! The bartender service was great and kept drinks going all night. Their staff was friendly and service was top notch - they brought our wedding food dreams to life! I highly recommend Mezzanine to anyone who is looking for catering (and if I ever have an event in the future, I'm calling them). Stop searching, Mezzanine has it all, and will take such good care of you!

Their luncheon sandwiches were delicious and unique. Would recommend them and use them again!read more

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.

Leslie is worth every penny. She not only was incredibly helpful, insightful and supportive…read morethroughout our planning process and in our monthly meetings, but she helped us find an amazing DJ entertainment company, gave us incredible advice, and made sure everything was absolutely perfect the day of. Also worth noting she was so Incredible with timing and with handling my little sisters anxiety (she has special needs and you wouldn't have been able to tell she was anxious. My husband and I would recommend her over and over again. Look no further - Leslie is incredible.

I met Leslie, the owner, many years ago and made sure to make a mental note of her wedding planning…read morebusiness for when my special day came. Sure enough, my now husband and I, had just cancelled our 02/2021 wedding due to COVID-19 and were feeling lost and overwhelmed. I immediately set up a meeting with Leslie and planned a WHOLE wedding in, I kid you not, FOUR months. Leslie is amazing. We had our wedding on 09.26.21. We have not received photos yet but will be sure to hopefully upload some to this review later on! Leslie helped everywhere from finding rehearsal dinner spot, florist, venue, and of course the actual rehearsal and day of plus much more. We would of never ever found our dream venue location and more without Leslie. I'm telling y'all, she's got CONNECTIONS. I could text or call her anytime with the craziest questions and she wouldn't even flinch. Our final meeting, we walked out of there so confident because we trusted Leslie wholeheartedly. Our day was the most special and LEAST stressful thanks to her. She truly covers all her bases and will take care of things that you never even think to cross your mind. Do yourself a favor and reach out to Leslie and her team IMMEDIATELY after engagement. She will make the planning process fool proof and ENJOYABLE. I jokingly said to my now husband that we will most definitely work with Leslie for our vow renewal ceremony after only being married 3 weeks LOL. Also,, shout out to Janice, Leslie's assistant, for the behind the scenes work the day of! Thank you Leslie @ Planned Perfectly!!!

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.

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!

Dauphine is not only ridiculously sweet and caring, but she is also experienced and competent in…read morethe area of party planning, remembering even the smallest of details. Believe it or not, Dauphine always has a plan a, b, c, d and even e for any situation that may pop up during the party planning phase. Her main focus is excellence and a smooth flow of events and that is what she delivers. I had a conversation with her on what I envisioned for my 40th birthday celebration. She took my ideas, and helped me execute it exactly as I had hoped for and made it even better. She found me the ideal venue for my theme party. Stage Night Club in Boston was perfect and here my Masquerade theme was actualized. Dauphine, coordinated the food, drinks (she created the best cocktail ever) based on my theme color green, the acts which included a unique element of entertainment ie jugglers, flapper dancers, aerialists which we hardly expected. Many of my guests commented that it was the best adult birthday party they'd ever attended, and I know that I could not have pulled it off without her. She responded to emails in a timely manner, and was thorough at answering all the questions.She communicated and updated the vendors which made my life much easier. To add on, she has a calming presence that is totally invaluable when one is feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. She is one to go above and beyond, very dedicated, organized and efficient. Thank you Dauphine for making my day memorable. You absolutely rock! I highly recommend Dauphine and her work ethic, she is truly a pleasure to work with. I know you will not regret using her services.

We worked with Dauphine on a client wedding at Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge. Dauphine was 100%…read moreprofessional from the get go. She was very friendly and super accommodating. She made sure we had everything we needed and seemed to be a great resource for the bride and groom also. From a vendor standpoint, Dauphine was on her A-game and we would love to work with her again! We love working with planners who make things run so smoothly. Marissa Sweazy Photo Fun Box, LLC

If you're reading this, just stop your quest for the best haircut and drive on over to Divine…read moreStylez. You're not going to find a nicer guy and more talented barber than Mike. He could be charging double his prices and it would still be worth it. No better feeling than when you found "the one". Every 3 weeks it's the same great cut and friendly conversation. He operates the shop with his wife Faith who does great work too. That's based on the look of happiness on her clients' faces when I've been there. I cannot say enough great things about this place. They're also right next door (it's actually attached) to a DELICIOUS Lebanese restaurant called Martha's. Just when you think your experience can't get any better, you get to enjoy some amazingly fresh and flavorful food by a hardworking Lebanese couple. Wish my hair grew quicker so I could hit up both spots more often! Disclaimer: I was not paid for my review and my opinions are solely based on my experiences.

I had faith cut my hair last month and wax my eye brows, she did an amazing job and I felt very…read morepampered and well taken care of. Prices are very affordable. And she's very sweet and takes the time to do it right. Today I came back for another wax and Faith suggested other products to fit my specific needs, ideas to help me with my beauty concerns, and such things :) she goes out of her way, not to sell you more, but to help you find what you need. Super cute set up with husband and wife beauty salon/barbershop. Love it!