Without a Hitch made our wedding day such a beautiful success! Our wedding planning was plagued…read morewith constantly changing COVID regulations and I was full of anxiety about how our big day would go. Allison and Sarah could not have been more comforting and proactive. Over email, phone, and video call, they put my mind at ease and I felt so prepared the day of my wedding, no matter what restrictions were in place. Allison could not have done a better job the day of. She built a great rapport with my family, bridal party, and the venue's event manager to ensure the day ran smoothly. She knew the schedule and set up like the back of her hand. When the timing of certain day-of activities changed last minute, she made sure to let me know of the changes and the night went on without issue. If it were not for COVID and my anxieties around how it would affect our wedding I likely would not have looked for an outside coordinator- our venue did provide one that began to work closely with us (and Allison) in the month or so before the wedding and I truly believe she would have done a comparable job in the day-of execution. But it's the long term commitment to the planning process that makes Without a Hitch special. And while our venue did not host many weddings during COVID, Without a Hitch planned so many, and had the experience and suggestions that made the wedding feel as normal as it possibly could. For any of my friends planning weddings at a less conventional venue or just want more support, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Without a Hitch, and more specifically Allison!

Think you don't need a coordinator? Think again. As an event planner bride myself, I knew I had…read moremost of the planning covered but needed support leading up to and on the big day. Sarah and her team are there every step of the way, providing advice, guidance, support, and everything you could possibly need. We are so grateful we could rely on Amy to support our special day. It would not have gone nearly as smoothly without her professionalism, organization, and precision. I would turn to Without a Hitch for any major event and know I can trust them to care about the details as much as I do.

When it came time to plan my graduation party I wanted fresh ideas. This meant there was only one…read moreplace to go: Saphier Events. This brand new, Boston-based event planning company is run by Jennifer Saphier, who is experienced, dynamic, oh-so-cool and open to just about any suggestion you can throw at her. A pirate party? Sure. Charity 5K event? Can do. Traditional wedding with a fairy-tale atmosphere? Absolutely. Her imaginative streak is a mile wide and her accommodating attitude is just what I was looking for. Jen's attention to fine details and brilliant ideas were to die for - I highly recommend using Jen for any party, wedding, or general fiesta that might be coming up.

All I can say is that I wish I had hired Saphier Events much earlier on in my wedding planning…read moreprocess because life would have been much less stressful. I took on all of the planning for my July 2009 nuptials with the exception of the decor at my reception venue. My fiance and I knew what we wanted to do with the space (i.e., hang a chandelier over the dance floor and swag fabric from the chandelier to the corners of the room), but the venue could not do it for us; they recommended that we bring someone in to coordinate the decor. After meeting with one event planner who tried to completely hijack and change our vision while overcharging us at the same time, we were concerned that we were not going to be able to have the decor we wanted. Enter Jennifer Saphier. I hired her only about a month before the wedding, yet she jumped into action like she had been a part of the process all along. She completely understood and executed our vision. She was extremely flexible and attentive to detail and VERY reasonably priced. She repeatedly reminded me to let her do the worrying about the decor, and I was grateful to have this important aspect of the wedding planning in very capable hands. If you are looking for an honest and knowledgeable event planner to create an event that truly reflects your style and taste, I would recommend Saphier Events without hesitation.

I have had the pleasure of working with Mandy, first as a bride myself, and later as a colleague in…read morethe wedding industry. As a bride, I didn't need a lot of help on the creative side, but Mandy's help was crucial to getting everything executed. Without her organization and recommendations for vendors, I guarantee we would have arrived at our wedding day with a lot of enthusiasm and very little actual wedding Also, I appreciated throughout the process that when I wanted to go with my own vendor or DIY, Mandy was very open to those ideas- I never felt pushed to choose someone she prefers to work with or anything like that. As a fellow wedding vendor, we have collaborated since and it has been a joy to watch her creative design and styling process as well. Mandy has extremely chic taste, and yet she is a chameleon when it comes to creating events and inspiration shoots that are unique, creative, and show incredible variety. It is always a pleasure to work with her and see what she comes up with. I highly recommend bringing Mandy in to make your planning process as smooth as possible, resulting in the wedding you wanted, elevated.

Mandy and her team are masters of their craft. I could not recommend them more - she made wedding…read moreplanning actually FUN for my husband and I throughout the entire process, ensuring that we never once felt overwhelmed. She listened to all our crazy ideas and made our entire vision come to life flawlessly. We had the absolute best time and were actually able to enjoy ourselves because she executed our day to perfection. If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner - DO IT. This is the best money we spent on our wedding and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

We cannot begin to emphasize how wonderful of a performance Soraya and her team displayed at our…read morerecent 80th birthday celebration event. It was truly amazing to see how great and magnificent everything looked. The birthday lady was so taken aback by what had been done in her honor that she was at a loss for words. Everything from the setting, flowers, lighting, attentive service, cordial staff, etc....was magnificent. The décor was truly stunning. The food was delectable, well done, and to die for. Everyone in attendance was beyond themselves on how "over the top" the party was. Soraya is very easy to work with and helps her clients achieve their ultimate desired goals. She has a natural way of doing her thing and reassuring you that everything is going to be great that makes your stress level disappear. From planning to execution, Soraya is there and is involved in all aspects of the event. She is a very reliable and dependable person. She is resourceful, has a great attitude toward her work, is very respectful to her clients, and has an aptitude for great services and client satisfaction. Soraya and her team have brought nothing but pure joy to our hearts. She did a fantastic, marvelous job and we are truly elated to have chosen her for our event. Looking forward to the next one!!!

This company goes above and beyond! They catered my sisters wedding and truly did not miss a beat,…read moreif you're looking for superstars that are easy to work with and understand the value in the events they cater, look no further! Such nice people.

this company SUCKS!! We had an event for tomorrow and they called and told us that they wouldn't…read morebe bringing our tables and chairs that we ordered! STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!

Abudala was INCREDIBLE, RELIABLE, FLEXIBLE, ORGANIZED who went ABOVE AND BEYOND and truly made my…read morewedding sooo beautiful! When we first met i just needed uplighting but after meeting i was able to see all the things that he had that really completed my vision (chivari chairs, satin linnens, candleholders of all kinds). Along the way there were additional things that i needed and he was able to quickly adjust my order and even order things he didnt have in order to make it on time. On the big day besides delivery and set up abudala actually helped out other vendors and even stayed aftrr the cermony to move the chairs to another space. Mind you this was out of kindness and flexibility as it was not a part of the service. Overall he made what could have been a stressful day one where i was so greatful to have someone as dedicated as him to help out. I highly recommend Abudala, his business and his beautiful high quality rentals! Patricia

Built in 1805 on the newly-laid out Chestnut Street, Hamilton Hall is widely recognized as one of…read morethe most important Federal buildings in America. We attended The "Haunted Speakeasy" a 1920s-themed Halloween party held at Hamilton Hall in Salem, MA. It featured live 1920s-style music, burlesque, performances, and dancing, Prohibition-era cocktails, and a 1920s atmosphere with a ghostly twist. Live music from "Tricky" Niki Luparelli and the Grave Diggers. The venue was clean, well lit, and three stories of fun. The staff was extremely kind. We were even taught a few dance steps before the party started. So excited we invested in the trip to attend this event for Halloween. Highly recommend.

I brought a small group of seniors for a private, guided tour of Hamilton Hall. The tour guide was…read moreso knowledgeable and helpful! We loved all the history, and the stories were well told. I highly recommend the 1-hour tour and then go for lunch at one of the many great restaurants. Thank you!

My partner and I got married 10/4/25 at the Barn and we could not recommend this venue enough! Our…read morecoordinator from The Red Barn, Emily, was with us every step of the way. She went above and beyond on our wedding day to ensure we had drinks, food, even going as far as helping my mother in law get to and from photos. She helped keep our little one entertained throughout the night so we were able to truly enjoy ourselves. Every single guest commented on how incredible she was-- if I could give her more than 5 stars I would.

The red barn is quite picturesque from the outside. It's a bit sterile on the inside so if you are…read moreplanning and event here, you may need to dress up the banquet hall. The bathrooms are clean but they could use more stalls. Parking is easy, although messy if it's raining. The acoustics aren't too bad if there is a DJ. The servers are all excellent, and they attempt to do silver service, meaning that they serve food simultaneously to each person at the table, etc. It's not silver service! The food is ok. We had steak tips that were delicious. The chicken picatta was dry and tiny. This is a great place for a wedding or corporate event, just be sure to stay on top of the details.

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!