This was me, "Budget of $10k, 8 weeks to plan, execute and pull it all off, no dress, no…read morevenue...can you make this happen?". She smiled big and said, "Yes, but we'll have to start today!". That's when I knew we were going to be an unstoppable team! One of the best decisions I made during the whole wedding process was hiring a wedding planner. I knew I had to have some help given my tall order of must haves. From dress appointments, invitations, music lists, venue appoitments - you name it and she was there. Helping me, guiding me and most importantly making sure that I was on budget, on schedule and excited about the entire process. She knew exactly what my vision was even when I'm sure I wasn't explaining it very well, haha. She had amazing design recommendations, helped contact vendors, and was great on offering ideas to save money! I wanted my wedding to be unique and she was great in achieving that. She made my life SO easy and I couldn't imaging doing all of that work by myself! People approached me the week before and day of the wedding and said that I didn't look stressed at all...I wasn't! I knew everything would turn out perfect and stress free because I had Erica. I enjoyed every second of our day:) I have attended weddings since then that did not have a wedding coordinator and I just thought to my self, "I am so thankful that I had Erica!" Months after, we are still receiving so many compliments on our wedding and I know it wouldn't have gone as smoothly or beautifully without her.

On the three occasions that I've been to an event produced by Two Birds Events, I was VERY…read moreimpressed by two key things: 1) Their principal planner, Erica, has VERY good taste in all things. What first come to mind are her spot-on good taste in cocktails, unique and tasty appetizers, and themed elements/themed pairings of drinks and food. The event's theme or themes are visible in the choices of food, drink and decorations, and the event becomes more memorable as a result. 2) Every detail is well thought-out, from the event schedule to the placement of food and drink and seating. I've never once had the feeling at an engagement planned by Two Birds Events that the room was too stuffy or too empty. There is always the appropriate amount of people, food, beverages, music volume, lighting, et cetera. It's rare to leave an event without a single complaint, but I've left their events feeling that they were flawless every single time. Two Birds Events is a planning firm that I would trust to plan an event from start to finish, and I wouldn't have to worry about one single detail. I wouldn't feel the need to micromanage because everything is thought about and planned for beforehand. That ability to delegate and have faith in one's planner is exceedingly rare, and Two Birds Events deserved applause for providing this kind of peace of mind, as it is exceedingly rare in the hyper-stressful, detail-oriented business of event planning. If you want your event to be flawless and stress-free, you know who to call.

Tim Hopkins did the most wonderful job catering our wedding this past weekend! From start to finish…read moreSarah and her team blew us away. She was extremely responsive the months leading up to our wedding, answering my endless questions and accommodating menu questions and changes. Our venue had tricky logistics and they handled them with ease. The night of went flawlessly and people have been raving about the food at our wedding all week. From the apps, the tuna tartare in the cones, the lobster salad on potato chips, the truffle arancini and the grilled cheese and tomato soup were the biggest hits. People also loved the fish and steak served for dinner, and I personally loved the butternut squash ravioli. They really didn't miss, and they were worth every penny. Would absolutely recommend. Thank you thank you!

The team did a fantastic job with my corporate event. Arrived early and really helped create the…read morevision I was aspiring for. They were also very easy to communicate with, which was a plus as I was planning the event remotely. Thank you!

Professional & worth the money. They also offer a day of coordinator for weddings that will save…read moreyou thousands.

We used Silver Tie Servers for my husband's retirement party for 75 people in our backyard. Alexis…read moreand Melissa were wonderful. They arrived 1.5 hours before the start of the party and got everything organized. They helped me set up the drinks and appetizer tables and once the party started, they took over setting up the dinner food, refreshing dishes as needed. They also bussed tables and emptied the trash several times. They put all the food away and left the kitchen spotless. I was able to enjoy the party! I highly recommend this service and will be using them again!

Cindy helped my partner, Erin and I plan our wedding. Yes, she's obviously very gay-friendly,…read morethough she also does heterosexual weddings (and is heterosexual, herself). She had us answer questions about how we met, what we love in each other, and how we relate. We're both therapists, so we appreciated this way of delighting in our relationship through memory, experience, and our senses. Cindy then used our words and phrases to help us create a meaningful, beautiful ceremony: one that was focused on our love of poetry, our commitment to creating community, and delight in each other. In fact, since music was central to our wedding, Cindy played our song (I'm Yours, by Jason Mraz) each time she worked on our ceremony to help her get into the mood of our wedding. Part of what Cindy does so well is to honor the words, feeling, and descriptions of intentions of the people getting married. We wrote our vows with Cindy's support and editorial advice. She was there for us -- emotionally as a support, inspirationally as a guide, and organizationally as a planner. When it came time for our ceremony, we had read each other our vows several times and when we read them again, our experience of them deepened all the more. We wanted a warm-hearted, meaningful, deeply personal wedding. Our vision came true! Everyone invited to our wedding felt included, and each person told us how much they loved our wedding, how different it was from traditional weddings in that they learned so much about us as people and as a couple, and how it was THE BEST WEDDING they had ever been to! Though we are spiritual more than religious, Cindy honored that. (She is experienced in creating weddings of all denominations). She helped us put into words and experience our vision. She spent time with us, crafting her vision of what we wanted: something deeply meaningful, funny, and, warm-hearted. It's an art to put together a great wedding experience, and Cindy does this with heart. She was a full participant as well as our officiant! Her presence, her certainty of all things going well, and her willingness to provide support and guidance were central to our ceremony. She has vision. She has openness, and full centered heartfulness. We are so grateful to her! If you want a personalized wedding, Cindy Matchett (appropriately named), is your officiant! She offers her heart, soul, and her mind in creating a personalized ceremony.

When my fiance and I decided to elope, we decided that even though we were having a small ceremony,…read moreone thing that really mattered to us was having a really great officiant that could help us make the ceremony special and tailored to us and our relationship. Through a couple of referrals, we found Cindy Matchett and her Meaningfulweddings.com. Cindy was so warm, so creative, and a great listener. First she talked with us on the phone about what we were looking for, then she had us each fill out an extensive questionnaire about ourselves, our relationship, and our ideas and wishes for the wedding ceremony. Based on our input, she put together a draft ceremony with some really personally meaningful touches (she even suggested including a wine ritual since we had said we liked trying different wines!) and we revised it until we got it just perfect. We were so thrilled with the ceremony she created for us and we couldn't imagine having anyone else be part of our special day. I'd highly recommend her for couples (including same-sex couples) looking for help creating a very personal and custom wedding ceremony.

A sprawling estate located 40 minutes north of Boston, it was built in 1902 and has been…read moreexceptionally restored by the Forsythe-Fandettis family which is managing the property for the last 20 years. The estate currently operates as an upscale event venue and features dozens of halls and ballrooms capable of hosting more than 200 guests. We attended a family event here and found the architecture, design, and ambiance to be excellent.

We enjoy the French Opera Supper Club, food was amazing and the entertainment top notch!read more

Planning a wedding in New Hampshire while living in DC is no easy feat. That's why we called in…read morePhebe at Making ME Event Planning Firm and never looked back. Phebe is the queen of vintage and romantic design. She totally got the vibe we were going for, took the ball and ran with it. She had wonderful recommendations on how to save money, and even did many DIY projects on our behalf (glazing mason jars anyone?). One of her great recommendations was getting flowers from Whole Foods, which I would guess saved us at least $1,000. Phebe was always accessible via phone and email whenever we needed her. She kept us on track with checklists and reminders of things we needed to do. We had a shared Pinterest board that I kept filling with ideas, so I always felt involved. In the end, our wedding day was absolutely perfect. I didn't stress one bit knowing Phebe was in charge. Our guests are still raving about how well designed and uniquely personalized our wedding was. We owe tons of thanks to Phebe and her team for Making ME a happy bride.

My husband Mike and I used Making ME Event Planning for our wedding this past September, and I must…read moresay I honestly do not know how I could have gotten married without Phebe. This is coming from an absolute and udder control freak. Once Phebe was on our team, she kept up with my husband and I, months prior to the wedding, to make sure we were accomplishing every little detail associated with getting married and making sure our vision of what our special day would look like came out. She also kept both Mike and I engaged in the entire process, this was a HUGE plus! Alot of planners we talked to, would only talk to me, that did not sit well with Mike and I. Her professionalism and team made working with her an absolute dream come true. A few days before the wedding, Phebe came over to go over our final production list, that listed hour by hour what would be going on, where each of us should be. It really put both Mike and I at ease because we knew that we could put the entire wedding, one of the most important days of our lives, into the hands of Phebe and her team. The morning of our wedding, Phebe called both my husband and I to make sure we were up and going and if there was anything last minute that we needed. That morning while we got ready Phebe went to the reception hall to make sure everything was set up correctly, and make sure everything was running smoothly. Once we got to the church, Phebe came out to the limo to notify me of a few problems that she wanted to check with me on. Apparently the florist had dropped the ball and put red bows in place of orange bows down the aisle, and had forgotten the rose petals for a big exit. Phebe said no worries she would remove the bows, and during the ceremony she ran over to the local grocery store to purchase roses so we could still have our big exit. That exit ended up being one of my favorite photos from the entire day and it only happened because of Phebe. Phebe also ran interference on some issues that I did not even know happened until I got back from my Honeymoon, including upset guests about seating arrangements, helping me with my 62 tie bustle, making sure my husband and I were where we needed to be at all times, making sure we both ate and were well hydrated, and making sure our vendors had a go to person besides my husband and I. I could honestly go on and go for hours about Making ME Event Planning, Phebe, and her staff. My husband and I are so blessed to have had her there in our corner so we could concentrate on what was important, enjoying our friends and family on an amazing day, that was filled with love and happiness, and honestly not an once of drama because of Phebe. I cannot recommended her and her team enough! And I can promise you, if you hire Making ME Event Planning, you will understand from the first time you talk to Phebe, exactly how special and wonderful it is to work with her.

Choosing to have Tastyplates cater our wedding at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center this…read moresummer was, without a doubt, the easiest and best decision we made in planning. Kate was enthusiastic, organized, and full of great ideas. She was easy to communicate with and made sure that we felt comfortable and were clear about every decision we made along the way. For someone who was planning on a budget, I can't express how valuable and reassuring it was to have a completely transparent, easy to understand invoice. Kate and Chris created a menu that suited our personalities perfectly. I've heard that brides don't usually eat much on their wedding days, but I went back for a second plate. Every bite was delicious. Our guests loved it, too. The service was great. Kate's kids helped serve the buffet! Our guests were never wanting for food and the bartenders kept them well-lubricated. Kate went above the call of duty on more than one occasion. When we told her we wanted a tower of donuts instead of a wedding cake, she didn't bat an eyelash and somehow assembled an out-of-this-world display. She patiently spent 4+ hours with me on the day before the wedding choosing and arranging ALL of the flowers for our big day. We would choose Tastyplates over and over again.

I'm so glad I went with tastyplates for our wedding catering. WHOA. Kate and the staff are…read moreextremely friendly, responsive, and hilarious. And, not only that, but the price was awesome, the food was super yummy, and I never felt stressed because Kate was on our side. Kate knows her stuff. Trust me! Go with tastyplates! :)

We loved Mary and we're glad that we chose her to officiate our wedding. We went into meeting her…read morewith the idea that we would keep our options open and meet with other officiants as well. After our chat we felt completely at ease with her and hired her on the spot, a decision that we never regretted. She was knowledgeable and available at any time to answer any questions we had about the ceremony. She showed up to the rehearsal on time and put our nerves at ease. On the big day, she did the same. She also submitted the paper work on time so that we received our marriage certificate faster than anticipated. We loved that Mary was part of our special day, we even took a picture with her for our photo album! I highly recommend Mary if you are looking for someone to officiate your wedding!