We were looking to charter or rent a sailboat to sail the Cape Ann harbor and coast…read more We found Schooner Thomas A Lannon. For a low cost, we were able to buy tickets for a 2 hour midafternoon cruise on a large beautiful sailing vessel, a 4 sail schooner. It was easy to find them at Gloucester harbour, parking was a breeze, boarding the boat no problem. The crew was kind and courteous and experienced. We got out of port under engine power, but then the sails came up, with help from all parties who wanted to volunteer. Once they were up, we were off, doing a brisk 14 knots and making turns and changes of course as needed. The cruise was wonderful. You could see everything on the coasts and on the ocean, it was a sunny day, and a sailing breeze greeted us the entire voyage. It was sublime. The voyage finally ended (all too soon) and one of the crew took time to get some merchandise for my wife for our kids. So nice! Very recommended!

A pleasant trip around Gloucster harbor…read more A little more narrative would be nice, though the crew is happy to answer questions.

Went to a 50th party here Friday. Great location right on the harbor. Meg the owner was very…read morehelpful to the hosts of the event. Large inside room and a outside deck.

We had our wedding in the harbor room last month. If I could give this venue 6 stars, I would. The…read moreoverall experiences with incredible. 1. The venue: The harbor room is an absolute gem of a find. First, you CANNOT beat the view. The balcony has the most amazing view of the pier with breath-taking sunset. The sea breeze entering the room make the entire experience even more amazing. Also, the room itself is beautiful and beautifully maintained with a great sound system as well as a nice bathroom upstairs and one downstairs. 2. The absolute BEST part was the owner Meg, who is absolutely amazing (the best owner you can ever dream of). She was very flexible with us, helped us with so many last minute details and was very present/hands on. She is an absolute sweetheart.

This was a quaint, cozy little mansion stay. My girlfriend picked this spot out, because I love…read moreolder mansions. It was a good stay! I do with they had a bar there during the week. Apparently it's just for events.

The owner, the chef and the wait staff are exceptional. Locals who have the gift of hospitality…read more We attended a wedding and I would rate the food and service 5-stars. The knock is that we stayed four more nights. That part was 2-stars. The reason -- motel rooms were way more expensive than the meager amenities and spartan conditions we experienced. Some wall outlets work. Shower is good. If it were $150/night less costly it would have been a good deal. Definitely won't stay there again. Definitely will attend another wedding there.

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.

I hired Rakis Production to Dj at my godchild sweet 16 and he was amazing! Niko is very…read moreprofessional, detail oriented and energetic. He customized our party and even offered many fun suggestions. The kids danced all night long thanks to Rakis Productions! I would hire him for another event!

From the owner: Nikos Rakis is the owner of Rakis Productions, a DJ/MC, event director, and lighting design…read morecompany. He's not just a "DJ" who just shows up to play music for four hours. He's a full service DJ/MC Event Director. Rakis is one of the most sought-after DJs in the New England area, performs at many events, and is known as one of the best Boston DJs. As his business continues to grow, he still manages to perform personally at each and every event.

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.

Wedding date- 7/21/2024 Location- Boston, MA…read moreI chose Safiya, as my wedding planner based on her positive reviews and her apparent expertise, but unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. On the wedding day, things went awry from the start. Many aspects of the planning were not executed as promised, and guests were notably dissatisfied with her attitude. At one point, she was completely missing when we needed her most. As the bride, I found myself managing nearly everything because of her poor communication and unresponsiveness. Her lack of responsibility and experience only added to the stress of the day. I deeply regret not selecting someone else and am left feeling disappointed and embarrassed. I don't usually write negative reviews, but my wedding was a significant and distressing failure. I wish I could go back and make a different choice. For future brides, just be aware who you choose as your wedding planner, it can make a huge difference especially on your wedding night.

I just attended a wedding reception here. It was a very nice venue with panoramic views of the…read moreAtlantic, through huge floor-to-ceiling picture windows. I don't know anything about the cost or what it was like for my sister-in-law to coordinate the catering, DJ, and decorations. And there isn't much info on the website. Suffice it to say that we had a great time here and I really loved the ocean views!

This spot has the best view on the island. Full on boulevard and Famous Fishermans statue, stage…read morefort park and to the left greasy pole and ten pound island, large deck and full glass front. Thank you Sam and Jodi for wedding invite to see this view. If only I had seen this venue before my wedding.