Adrienne and Elizabeth are seriously the BEST wedding planners in all of New England and more!…read moreHiring them as wedding planners was one of the best decisions I've ever made, and really made wedding planning a breeze. So many of my friends would often ask, "How is wedding planning going?" And I'd say, "I'm not doing much!" and that's really what it is like to work with wedding planners. I know it is a splurge, but if you're super super busy, have a lot of things to deal with, are planning from a distance, I cannot imagine planning without wedding planners. Here's what the process worked like for me: 1) During the initial set up, Adrienne and Elizabeth went over with me all of the things we had to do during the course of wedding planning - which vendors to book, approximate milestones, etc. 2) I shared with them my vision for what I wanted my wedding to look like - black and white with touches of pink, and they really helped affirm a lot of my ideas! They even came up with the really really unique idea of having a black and white dance floor, which I didn't know was possible. It was a great and unique touch to my wedding 3) GLE took care of all the contracts and back and forth with various vendors, which helped cut down on time on my end. They also found this great hidden gem of a venue for me that fit my vision - a grass field with trees, and a spot to have a tented wedding. I would NEVER had found this venue by searching on my own as they're not frequently advertised in wedding magazines or in blogs. I was also planning long distance - from New York, NY, and couldn't be onsite to visit vendors as often, so I relied on GLE to handle a lot of the Boston-side things. 4) They're always around to answer some of the questions that as a bride you just don't know the answer to! Like... how much are you supposed to tip everyone? How many hotel room blocks should I be holding? 5) They did so many last minute things like... pick up a bunch of candy jars for me for my candy buffet, set up my escort card display, help me with my veil, inflate helium balloons and set them up at the entrance to my wedding ceremony, clean up 6) They also attended my tasting with my caterer (YUMMY) and helped handle several last minute issues that happened along the way of wedding planning. These things always happen! And if it weren't for GLE, I would have had a much harder time figuring out how to troubleshoot things. I had a BLAST at my wedding - I wasn't running around trying to take care of things. On the day of everything that was under our control ran so smoothly (let's face it, you can't control the weather or a guest arriving late - but man, I had a perfect day). I had so much fun I slept so soundly the day after ;) I can't recommend them enough, and I've had several friends of mine use GLE as well for their wedding planners. I'm so happy to have them as my friends, and I would never hesitate to recommend them to anyone that is looking for a fantastic set of wedding planners!

My husband and I truly recognize Gracie Lou as a "must have" in planning a wedding. Our daughter's…read morewedding went off beautifully because of these two amazing, organized women and their intern. Responsive, respectful and responsible describe their interaction with all involved with our fall wedding. If they could have, they would have ordered drier weather! You can't go wrong by including them in your wedding planning. My husband , of all people, gives them the credit for helping to execute a fabulous time had by all. M/M J.A. Terranova Rhode island

SO HAPPY & Grateful!…read more We love Michelle and her team! Our wedding ceremony went so smoothly and was beautifully done. It was so nice to work with everyone and was impressed how everything turned out. The ability to customize and organize the material ahead of time was a huge plus and gave me the reassurance I needed as a Bride. Justice Lydon & Co made our wedding day more special and am forever thankful!

It's been one month since our wedding and every day I go back to how loved and supported I felt on…read morethe best day of my life. Michelle played such a major role in that. Everyone was asking us who are officiant was, and whether she was one of our aunts, because she came off like family so naturally. She made our ceremony seamless, personal, and funny. Scheduling the officiant was admittedly one of the more stressful parts of the planning. We were not doing it in a church, nor was there someone that both my husband and I were equally close to who we thought should play the role, so I worried about finding someone I did not know. But within the first phone call with Michelle, it felt like I had known her for years. She is warm, kind, supportive, and professional, and any couple would be lucky to have her. Thank you for everything Michelle!!

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.

My wife and I were struggling to find the time to put together our wedding. Inna and Kadi were…read moreamazing when facilitating and suggesting great ideas! Best day of our lives was made easier because of these guys!

Inna was the most wonderful person to work with. From day one I knew that my wedding day would be…read moreperfect with her creative ideas and her determination to make everything perfect. It certainly was. Everyone was complementing me on how beautiful all the flowers and everything was!! I highly recommend Inna and will most definitely hire her again for another event. I cant say enough good things about her, as she is not only delightful to work with but her talents do not go unnoticed. She is awesome!!!!! I am a very happy Bride :)

Joe and Contagious Events were worth every penny! The whole team went above and beyond in making…read moreour special day possible. Couples use the Contagious wedding portal to track guest count, obtain vendor suggestions, and update financial spreadsheets. Additionally, the portal has a monthly tracker for couples to check off completed tasks. It makes the whole planning process so much easier to handle when you have all the information in one place, and broken down into easily digestible bullets. Joe also sets up monthly meetings to keep us up to date and on track with the planning process. Before I conclude, I also have to mention how absolutely helpful Joe was during Covid. Like so many couples, we had to reschedule our planned wedding in 2020 due to the pandemic. It was incredibly stressful and disheartening experience, but Joe really took a huge burden off of us when he reached out to all our vendors and ensured we were able to reschedule without hassle. That alone was worth every penny we paid. Joe is amiable, professional, organized and gave us great wedding advice! His assistance truly lifted such a burden off of my (now) husband and my plate during the hectic and stressful wedding planning process. Hiring the Contagious team was the best investment in our wedding we made! 5/5 stars!

We had planned a backyard wedding with our families and close friends and thought we could pull…read morethis off by ourselves...without a wedding planner. Two weeks before the date, we discovered Joe at another wedding that he had planned. He seamlessly pulled all the loose ends together, coordinated the caterer, the photographer, and the piano player, made floral arrangements on the fly, and created a décor that was specific and special to us. It allowed us to kick back and enjoy the day with friends and family. Joe and his staff made sure the guests had what they needed to have a good time. We are so grateful to Joe and his team for this!

This was my first experience hiring an event planner. Shelli planned my sister's baby shower this…read moresummer. From start to finish. I posted for help using the thumbtack website and of all the responses I felt most comfortable with her. She's professional, serious about her job and basically down to earth. She asked essential questions (theme, colors, etc). I was working with a small budget and she still did wonders. She sent out invites and even made a social media invite. I really just put things in her hands and it turned out awesome. The decorations were perfect for a summer outdoor shower. She DIY many details to save money and made sure to have a back up plan Incase the weather was bad. Tables, seating, and not your typical shower games. I was very pleased that I didn't have to worry about anything and could really focus on celebrating my now nephew. I would definitely recommend her and I will hire her again in the future.

Paula is an absolute GEM! She is so kind and sweet and ready to help with any task before you! I…read morecame to her with a fraction of an idea and she helped me turn it into a full event! Thank you so much Paula!

How do I even begin to write a review for Paula Marrero and her wonderful staff, of Marrero Wedding…read moreand Events? In a word, Paula was a lifesaver. She not only managed virtually every logistical aspect of the event, but she helped hugely in navigating the emotional and psychological rollercoaster surrounding the planning of a wedding, and exponentially reduced the overall stress level. Paula is also one of the hardest working, and most professional people I've ever done business with. She was chief advocate, coordinator, negotiator, friend, and shrink all rolled into one! One doesn't fully grasp the magnitude of the multi-faceted coordination and attention to detail involved in planning a successful wedding, until you're in it. We were so grateful to have had Paula's years of knowledge and expertise guiding us, especially since there are no do-overs with a wedding! Plus, she knows just about everything there is to know about finding the best vendors that match one's style and budget. Every one she had us work with was perfectly suited. She completely understood my daughter and her husband's vision, was super responsive and very flexible. She allowed those of us involved with the planning to breath much easier. The proof is in the pudding, and all our guests said it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to, even weeks after the event. Best of all, the bride and groom had a blast, and wedding memories that will last them a lifetime! Lastly, I will say that Paula is one of the NICEST and real people I have ever worked with. She's a straight shooter and her sense of humor and personal support in every way made her so fun to work with and both my daughter and I now consider her a friend. As my husband said repeatedly during the wedding planning, "Hiring Paula was the best money we spent on this wedding." Truer words could not be spoken! If you are hiring a wedding planner, this lady is simply the best there is, hire her immediately, you'll be very happy and grateful that you did!

Peter was the best DJ that we could've asked for our wedding! He continuously connected with us…read morethroughout the planning process to make sure that we are comfortable with the planning process, gave us suggestions based on his expertise and became familiar with all our specific links for our requested Indian music! The guests had a blast on the dance floor, and he ensured that the night went smoothly with the reception hall! I loved all of the music at our wedding, and it was a night to never forget thanks to Peter!

DJ Peter did an amazing job for our wedding. He stayed in touch with me through the whole planning…read moreprocess making sure we were on the same page and everything was exactly how we wanted it to go. He was so great about reading the room and knowing what everyone was wanting. We even requested a song from one of our friends small band and he was able to find the song and play it for us. We even had guests come up to us and rave about how great the DJ did. I absolutely recommend hiring Peter for your future events and weddings.