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!

What can I say about Robin Perry? She is wonderful. From the first time I picked up the phone to…read moreask her about her wedding planning services, I was hooked. She is just a lovely person and boy does she know her stuff! When it comes to planning a wedding on Cape Ann, Robin has you covered. She helped us figure out what was and wasn't feasible within our budget, recommended vendors, negotiated pricing, researched venues, and overall kept me sane leading up to our wedding. We didn't need her for everything soup-to-nuts (though she can certainly do that!), but she was there for whatever we did need and charged us an hourly rate based on how much she worked. Robin was also our day-of coordinator and helped to make the entire wedding day run smoothly. As I was getting ready that day, it never even occurred to me to be worried about how things were going with the caterer or other vendors - I knew it was all in good hands. Robin is professional, well-respected, smart, confident, willing to work hard, and so gracious and kind. I LOVED working with her and would recommend her to anyone who needs a full-on wedding planner or even just a little extra help along the way. She is THE BEST!

As I write this review, we are only weeks away from my daughter's wedding and I am RELAXED! I thank…read moreRobin at Friend of the Bride for her ability to think creatively, outside of the box, as she puts all the pieces together for the unique wedding celebration my daughter envisioned. Robin's resources and professional contacts, as well as her expert negotiation skills, provided us with the best of the best, all within our budget. Robin has the style and grace we wanted reflected in our daughter's wedding celebration., with the added bonus of a great sense of humor. Robin has the character and integrity we value in professional relationships-- so very important for a wedding planner.

I hosted a party for about 85 people at the Elks on June 10th and I have nothing but good things to…read moresay about this venue. Kimberley Banks was my contact leading up to the event; she was a consummate professional when it came to planning the details (big and small). Patty ran the show the day of the event and was always available when I needed her. This venue is unique in that it is both affordable and elegant. Oh, and the water views cannot be beat!

We had our wedding July 2019. We lucked out with pretty amazing weather but we would say we really…read morelucked out because of our venue and stellar coordinator-- Emily! She was so responsive and patient and kind and helpful! We couldn't of asked for a more caring and genuine soul to help us plan our special day! The value was priceless. You can't get better ocean views and the first look spot is to die for! We are so appreciative of all our vendors that night including... Gourmet Delights-- (roxann thank you!!) Mike Negron -- best DJ ever! Tewksbury transit-- on time school Bus shuttles! Russell's florist-- beautiful sunflower bouquets! @knmweddings -- above and beyond photography Angry donuts NBPT -- delicious donuts!! @Exclipx_hair-- Natalie you are so talented! @melissa_mack_makeup -- sooo skillful and attentive Rockport inn and suites--- room blocks, director chairs for makeup and hair, and allowing us to stay outside and use fire pit for a bit of an after party till 1am while everyone enjoyed the pizza you kept for us-- thank you! Everything went so smoothly because of all the genuine relationships built with these amazing people. And it all started with Emily--- thanks so much, you are a gift :-)

We contacted Amanda and Shelby about the partial planning and coordination package only two months…read morebefore the wedding. Even with unusually short notice, they did a phenomenal job: They helped plan all the remaining details, bringing our attention to things we had not considered and giving us great ideas and recommendations all along the way. Their experience planning and coordinating numerous weddings gave us the confidence to trust their advice. They took care of all the setup/breakdown and decorations with detail and precision. They personalized the design to our needs. They researched vendors we had not yet secured, priced out and purchased all of the extras needed for the setup (e.g. flowers, linens, desserts, personalized signs), and coordinated with the venue, vendors, and ceremony participants beforehand and on the day of. I cannot even list all the details they managed, and they made sure everything was covered. Before we hired them, we were doing all the planning ourselves (in the midst of busy work schedules and moving). I honestly cannot imagine how we would have finished the remaining planning and setup/breakdown without their help. They took a huge load off our shoulders and allowed us (and our family and friends) to thoroughly enjoy our wedding week with as little stress as possible. All of this was for a reasonable price, far more affordable than what many wedding planners and coordinators charge. The wedding was beautiful from start to finish, and our family and friends are still talking about it. I would absolutely recommend Sweetly Designed Events for a wedding or any other major event.

We reached out to Amanda a little over a month before our wedding reception. She was very proactive…read moreto understand our vision and very motivated to reach out to all the vendors to establish a connection right away. Amanda is very detail oriented and made sure to touch base as needed leading up to the event. When we walked into the venue the day of we were blown away. The decor and setup was perfection and the timelines ran smoothly. All of our guests were so impressed with the whole evening, very grateful for Amanda's services.

We hired Azinga (aka Safiya) for day-of event coordination of our wedding. She was absolutely…read morefantastic. Her communication before the event was great. And on the day of the wedding, she deftly managed changing weather conditions, decor snafus, and a host of other minor challenges with grace and intuition. Highly recommend her for event management.

Safiya and her team at WGP&E were real aces! They were professional and trustworthy throughout the…read moreplanning process and offered partnerships to help us on-site during the event. Safiya and her team were attentive and friendly and we received several comments about their great work at the event. We hosted a truly successful surprise 70th birthday party and we could not have done it without them! Truly recommend their services to anyone hosting an event from 10 to 1110 people.

How does Corinthian Events not have a review yet? They've been around for years and before I…read morestarted this job, my company used them to help facilitate the most marketable trade show presence as well as create memorable forums. They are all very competent and work as a team. If your rep isn't in, the other reps will do their best to get you what you need. If you are a mid to large size company and want a polished event, these are your peeps.

From the owner: Corinthian Events is located in Downtown Boston and delivers premier event planning and destination…read moremanagement that's ALL about you. We work with corporate, non-profit, and private clients to provide first-class, personalized work covering the following: - Event Planning & Management - Destination Management - Meeting Management - Activities & Outings - Weddings & Private Celebrations - Event Decor - Entertainment Management ...and much more!