We had a ~85 person wedding in Boston which we planned from across the country (in LA) and we…read morewouldn't have been able to do it without Elena and her team. Elena handled all of the booking and management for almost all of our vendors. She kept us on task with everything we needed to do even though my wife & I often missed deadlines. There was an online planner that we collaborated on so we always knew what needed to be done and understood all the moving pieces. Her team handled all of the design and production of everything which made both the event and planning much more carefree. Elena is very knowledgeable with all the different vendors we could work with in every area and was happy to also help us find others when there was something specific we were looking for. On the day of, her was very helpful as things came up to help us adjust the schedule and coordinate with everyone involved. The guests loved all the unique elements that Elena's team help us coordinate and set up like the specialty coffee cart, postcards + mailbox as a guestbook, ramen station for late night food, etc Looking back, we truly got to be present and enjoy our day because Elena and her team had everything under control. Our wedding day ended up even better than we imagined and is undoubtedly one of the best days of our life. If you're planning a wedding, hire Elena - you'll actually get to enjoy your big day!

Fall 2023 Boston wedding around 250 people. Booked for 1 year, ~10k. To be fair it was a hard…read morewedding - cultural nuances with the both of us being out of state and having demanding jobs. Positives: -fair price for full year, set up vendor meetings, good Save the Date designs, good bridal party makeup/hair, wedding painter, and florist suggestions, good communication with maid of honor and best man day of. Problems: - no organization/foresight. She procrastinated booking vendors. Her reasons: unresponsive vendors due to busy wedding season. When my husband or I contacted vendors, we got quick responses. My husband and I booked most vendors. - Aside from Catherine who left, never met other coordinators prior to wedding day. - No running budget of who we owed money to & amount. Did this ourselves. - Frequent loss of info. Most notably, she forgot we had party buses. Then tried to tell us we told her we didn't want party buses. - Save the dates and invitations were sent ~5 months later than deadline. We have guests from out of state and country needing advance notice to make arrangements. So we ordered/mailed save the dates and designed wedding invites ourselves. We got no communication about designs for wedding invites so did it ourselves in contrast to what she claims. - No communication for months. When we asked for weekly meetings, she lied saying it was not included in our package. Pamphlet we were given prior to booking clearly states unlimited meetings for full service. - Elena was unprepared and ~25 min late to the rehearsal. There was traffic and others were late too. Rehearsal was longer than necessary because we repeatedly corrected her. She then blamed me for sending her a "different timeline" even though this was a common shared timeline she made herself. We were ~45 min late for our rehearsal dinner. - On the bus on the way to the ceremony, in front of the entire bridal party Elena asked me about our balance not being paid for the limo. - Elena did not attend the ceremony and we were not aware prior. She stayed at the reception hotel. Our venues were booked one year in advance so all parties were aware of the locations of our ceremony and reception. The coordinators at the ceremony should have attended the rehearsal because they were clueless. Coordinator wasn't aware that she was supposed to cue us from the bus to the church until a bridesmaid told her. She then lined up the wedding party out of order which they fixed themselves. - My cousin was the one who came to church early to turn on lights and heating. - Coordinators gave no instructions to the choir. My husband and his parents walked down the aisle in silence after being told to start by the coordinator. Josh wanted a song to be playing. Later, Elena blamed my husband for going ahead "too early" and said "it happens" when he complained. - After our ceremony ended, there was no signal to walk out. Yes we practiced our entrances/exits but that was more for the order of walking in. There was no music or choir during our rehearsal and even though Elena had the list of songs we were playing for our entrances and exits, you still need to coordinate with the choir. So yes, you DO need a cue in order for the wedding party to exit, as we've seen at other weddings. My priest asked where the coordinators were. Nowhere. After an awkward silence, the choir randomly played music so we could walk out. - Biggest mistake: At the rehearsal, my husband and I emphasized that it was important that wedding party exits church then immediately returns through side doors for pics in the church. When everyone exited the church, the coordinators lied saying that the plan changed with bride approval (how the hell do I give approval while I am in the ceremony?). So all were directed outside without proper instruction. Most left. The coordinators mentioned that there was no time for photos, but we ended up being fine with our schedule. - the coordinators were inside gossiping instead of taking care of the chaos they caused. My bridesmaids + partners coordinated with bus drivers to get everyone off the buses and line people up on the stairs for bubbles. - we were rushed by the coordinators for our post church park photos again because of "time." I didn't pay ~15k to our photo/video just to skip this. - When lining up for the reception, Elena made no effort to find my missing parents. - Elena lined the wedding party up by our church order for the reception entrances. Bridal party and DJ corrected her. Overall the day went fine thanks to our families and friends. I was stressed the whole year. Every time we brought up an issue, it was made to seem like it was our fault or it's normal.

I messaged fairytale moments in the middle of the week (very last minute) for a order that weekend…read moreand the owner got back to me right away and was able to do a arrangement for my nieces 18th birthday. I got a pop arrangement and they fit all different kind of things in the balloon. I HIGHLY recommend Fairytale moment.

From the owner: We provide affordable event decorating, rentals and planning. Services can be combined or be…read moreindividual! We will work within your budget to make your visions come true! We can help with weddings, birthdays, showers, religious events and more. We can provide you tablecloths, chair covers, sashes, centerpieces, beautifully decorated backdrops, personalized party favors, sweet treats, personalized posters and balloon decorations like Balloon Columns and Balloon Arches!

My agency contacted Swank Events to throw a 50th Anniversary Celebration for current employees,…read morealumni and Board Members. From the first brainstorming session, we knew that Kristin and her team had the experience, connections and skill to plan an event that would pay tribute to the success of our agency. The event exceeded all of our expectations. Kristin and her team managed every detail from start to finish. They learned about our agency history and culture and ensured that it was represented throughout every decision that was made. She ensured that our agency branding was throughout the the amazing venue at Gillette Stadium and coordinated all signage, florals and decor. Kristin has impeccable taste and style. Our agency will forever remember this amazing event and we could not have done it without Swank Events!

Swank Events has produced summer and holiday employee events for my company. I always enjoy working…read morewith Kristin and her team: they have great ideas, are very organized, always meet deadlines, help me stay on budget and, most importantly, produce terrific events. Kristin truly goes above and beyond. For our summer party in 2022 at Gillette stadium, the bus company providing 5 full-size coaches canceled all our buses the day before our event. They had a shortage of drivers. We got a full refund but that didn't help with the need to get everyone to/from the party. Finding buses had been challenging months before our event and now we were less than 24 hours out. Kristin dropped everything and spent the entire day tracking down buses and cobbling together a transportation plan for us. It was incredibly stressful but she was calm and cool. She literally saved the event. On top of it, Kristin is a lovely person and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Swank Events!

Vanessa planned my best friend's bachelorette party and it was perfect! She is very easy to work…read morewith and pays attention to the tiniest of details. Definitely looking forward to working with her again. Thanks so much V!

Elegance by V planned my bridal party for about 100 people and it was outstanding. Like most…read morebrides, I had problems with making decisions and pin pointing what I wanted vs. what I can afford. Vanessa was able to turn my few words into a Chanel themed bridal party. For example, she located a great venue, picked amazing party favors, organized the food, and the decorations had a great combination of flowers and pearls as requested. My invitations were handmade including adding special ones for my bridal party. Working with Elegance by V made my wedding experience less stressful. Anything you want she will make it happen no matter what your budget maybe.

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!

timothy & Co is so exciting! I have had Tim Scott, the owner to fo Timothy & Co, devleop events…read morefor me for the last 7 years at various locations in Boston area before he stated his own company. I am so excited that he has descided to go out on his own, his visions and talents lead to the most created events that were enjoyed by all. Looking forward to my next event!

From the owner: Experienced event sales and marketing professional with an entrepreneurial drive and a focus on…read moretraining and development. Responsible to build brand position in the market place by identifying, analyzing and effectively prospecting to industries looking for a unique and exciting venue to celebrate employee appreciation and or VIP events. Highly effective in closing and negotiating contracts in a timely and respectful manner. Impeccable team oriented and presentation skills - proven leader! Concept driven and goal focused! Successful at screening potential business deals by analyzing market strategies and deal requirements while overcoming concerns or issues from a corporate client. Creatively closes new and existing business deals by coordinating requirements as assigned by direct management and department standards which in turn will generate retention business for future years to come. Founder of timothy & company Hospitality Management Services providing full service event, marketing, meeting and social events. High skilled service event planning professional meeting and exceeding client expectations Excited to enhance organizational reputation with creative marketing initiatives and programs to suit and satisfy both parties while maintaining brand integrity.Enthusiastic to adapt, adjust and resolve with change by means of effective and open communication. Goal driven and TEAM orientated