A truly refreshing team to work with! Cayla was attentive, thorough, and a pleasure to deal with…read more Although this wasn't the right fit for our event, we've seen firsthand the outstanding quality and presentation of their food at friends' parties. We look forward to working with Lavishly Dunn down the road.

Was at an event and they dropped off food with an attitude...not enough utensils...no…read moreplatyers...and attitude with a capital A....if it were my event I would have e a serious problem.

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!

Reached out for my husband's 40th bday. His best friend was in town and, given the pandemic, wanted…read moreto do something special for dinner. All 3 of us are pretty happy to eat anything, so I allowed Lisa to suggest a menu and her picks were perfect, like she knows us! The lobster fritters and the sauce they provide are amazing (I could eat them on the regular). My husband and his bro are from the south, so Lisa and I chatted about a brisket as the main course protein and I can confirm that they made a legit brisket (the bark was delish). I would recommend anyone looking to "go fancy" for an at home dinner, contact Tasteful Adventures!

They did a fabulous job catering our small event. Lisa is great to work with. She worked with my…read morebudget and actually came in under than what I told her! We had cheeses, meats crackers, lobster rolls and shrimp. People raved about the food! I will most definitely use them 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!

Sandy is absolutely amazing!! She helped us plan our backyard wedding in Edgartown this past…read moresummer. Working with her was so easy and she made everything stress-free. She helped create exactly what I had pictured for our small wedding. Highly recommend!

Hands down the best decision we made hiring Sandy as our wedding planner. She is not only…read moreprofessional and extremely responsive, but kind, had amazing connections, and does an amazing job keeping the bride calm during a highly stressful time. She understood my vision from day 1 and delivered above and beyond. She is the best!

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!

We had Elsa at our daughters 3rd birthday party. Due to some unforeseen circumstances our original…read moreElsa had to cancel and we were refunded. Another girl was able to stop by later in the day and gave our daughter a really special experience with just her and her cousin. I will definitely be using and recommending this company again in the future.

Princess Anna did a wonderful job at my daughter's fifth birthday. She was great with the kids -…read morevery calm - and they hung on her every word. The activities planned all entertained the girls and filled the timeframe perfectly. The best part was the sing along. Hearing them all belt out the words to Let it Go (even though I've heard it about a times) was priceless. Jaqui was a pleasure to work with and really made an effort to accommodate a time that worked with our busy schedule. I would absolutely recommend Fairytale Dream parties!

Had a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Abington Senior Center today. It was terrific. Great service,…read moreportion size and taste! I highly recommend.

David helped me and my husband during a difficult time. Planning a funeral luncheon in a short time…read morecould have been terribly stressful. It wasn't because David provided food options and price options. Moreover, he and his staff went so far as to contact the church for all the logistics and details. The end result couldn't have been better. Friends and family went so far as to tell me how GOOD the food was and we even had to-go containers--NOTHING wasted. Again, David and staff did all the setup (elegant!) and cleanup. I called several caterers and knew I found excellence indeed. My absolute top notch recommendation.

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 was a guest at a wedding here recently. The first red flag was before we even walked in the door…read moreas there were several doors you could walk into, none of them were labeled so of course we went into the wrong door... Once inside, the guests were shuffled through a few different rooms. It almost seemed like the staff didn't know what to do or where to put us. We were left standing around with heavy jackets on as it's winter time... Cocktail hour was missing some of the apps that were advertised on a sign. The dance floor was more like a dance "isle" as the tables took up most of the room. The bar closed around 9pm, maybe even earlier with no warning. Im giving 2 stars for the buffet-style dinner being good, but that's about it.

Event Coordination and Continuity There was no consistent…read morewedding coordinator throughout the planning process. The final planning meeting was scheduled on a day when Paige, who would ultimately serve as our day-of coordinator, was not working, leaving her without access to confirmed and accurate information. Information discussed during that meeting was either not accurately recorded or not properly communicated, placing Paige in an extremely difficult and unfair position on the day of the wedding. Despite this, Paige went above and beyond in every conceivable way. She spent the day extinguishing one fire after another, including issues related to catering, staffing, and the DJ. Most notably, when it became clear that the paid-for tater tot bar was not being executed as planned, Paige personally went to the store to purchase tater tots so that it could be made available. As the host of the wedding, I had planned for this to be the first meal I was able to eat that day after spending my time ensuring our guests were cared for, making her effort especially meaningful. Two-Week Meeting and Planning Issues At our two-week meeting, the tater tot bar was confirmed but was not properly recorded in our event details. During this meeting, it appeared that the coordinator leading the meeting was unfamiliar with the seating and event-planning software. There was significant difficulty creating and organizing the table layout, and information discussed during the meeting was either entered incorrectly or not transcribed accurately into the system. I was ultimately sent home with seating charts containing three separate "Table 18s" and two separate "Table 2s," with tables scattered throughout the layout without logical organization. Because of the confusion and inaccuracies in the seating charts provided, I felt compelled to create a table layout of my own for the venue to use as a reference. When these issues were identified, they were attributed to a recent software upgrade that had allegedly caused previously saved templates and information to be lost. However, the extent of the errors left me concerned that there was a lack of familiarity with the program and that important planning details were not being accurately recorded. Staffing and Guest Experience During the Reception A bartender walked out during the event. There was insufficient waitstaff. The hors d'oeuvres were not circulated throughout the entire cocktail hour space and were instead primarily brought directly from the kitchen to select tables, resulting in many guests not receiving the same level of service. The indoor bartender was rude and unpleasant, resulting in multiple complaints to the Mother of the Bride. A security staff member repeatedly followed the Mother of the Bride's husband each time he stepped outside to smoke a cigarette in the designated smoking area. The attached photograph clearly shows the location of the ashtray provided for guest use. Despite other guests utilizing the same area for smoking throughout the evening, only the Mother of the Bride's husband was repeatedly approached and monitored. This singling out was unnecessary, uncomfortable, and inappropriate. The men's restroom ran out of paper towels, and the nearby security guard stated that he did not know where replacement supplies were located. Food and Catering Issues The tortellini was burnt. There was not enough tortellini, and it ran out before all tables were served. Vegetarian guests did not have access to a vegetarian meal. Since January, both the tater tot bar and Ben & Jerry's had been included in our plans. Ben & Jerry's was not provided. Additionally, the paid-for tater tot bar was not served as planned; instead, street tacos were served. During dessert service, the venue ran out of both plates and napkins. Guests were left without the basic items necessary to enjoy their desserts, creating unnecessary confusion and inconvenience during what should have been one of the final celebratory moments of the evening. Venue Condition The outdoor garden and grounds were not maintained in a condition suitable for a wedding venue. The garden area was unkempt, in disarray, and ultimately unusable for wedding photographs. There were dead, hanging flowers present at the hall entrance on both sides of the doorway, creating a poor first impression for arriving guests and detracting from the appearance of the venue. When our photographer first went outside to scout locations for photographs, she had to stop and pick up a discarded plastic cup and move it out of the area before photographs could even be considered. Additionally, during our two-week meeting, I personally picked up trash from inside the outdoor ceremony area, including debris in the bushes, under chairs, and along the fence line. DJ Services The DJ emailed the bride twice, and the bride responded both times, yet no follow-up occurred. At the two-week meeting, the DJ had still not contacted the couple. When contact