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Melanie Fleet: When we first started wedding planning in January 2020, I started looking into wedding planners and magically found Kasie at EFD. She was just so refreshing to talk to and so helpful in sharing thoughts and ideas, even before we decided to hire her. Then COVID hit and planning came to a halt, so we lost touch for a few months but would check in every so often and she was so happy to just chat and give advice. So when we decided to just go for it with our fall wedding, even though it was going to be a mini-one per all the guidelines, I knew I had to hire Kasie! Fortunately she had some great mini-packages that ended up being invaluable to us (ceremony & logistics planning) and I can't recommend her highly enough. She helped with SO many things I didn't even think of and was creative with ideas to make a pandemic wedding work. She even helped guide us on how to write our own vows and gave us tips for my brother who was our JOP. She was always just a phone call or text away (and still is!). Our wedding was perfect and couldn't have done it you Kasie, thank you!

Eliza Berg: We found EFD through a Facebook recommendation and could not have been happier! Planning our Massachusetts wedding from Austin, TX was tricky but knowing that Kasie was going to be there on the day to ensure everything ran smoothly gave us such ease. Our wedding was planned to be on the campus of the school that we met at which was incredible but not exactly the easiest wedding venue, as they don't host weddings. Kasie joined us for a site visit and thought of SO many questions that none of us would have ever considered - we were so grateful to have her there with us. Unfortunately due to COVID we had to postpone our June 2020 wedding and ultimately made the decision to elope in Austin. I will send every New England bride I know to EFD so they can have the incredible experience of working with Kasie!

Lauren White: I can't say enough about how helpful and wonderful EFD Creative was as I was planning my wedding! Right from the beginning Kasie helped develop an ideal plan for my husband and I. We had a January wedding and the little details to make our day special and intimate were very important to us. She helped with every piece to make sure that we knew all of our options. Our ceremony was beautiful and we can't thank EFD Creative enough for the support!

Sarah Elizabeth R: I researched and researched and researched, and I can safely say that I hit the jackpot finding Kasie. Our wedding would not have gone as smoothly without her expertise and leadership. She helped us prep a timeline over the course of a few months. Kasie was there for the rehearsal as well as our wedding day and was such a huge help. She has such an incredible personality and you could tell she truly cares about her clients. She is amazing with taking leadership (especially for ceremony planning) & has a ton of experience, I would always lean on her for her opinion. You will not regret working with Kasie, she is THE BEST.

andrew turkanis: I was excited to get married, but as the planning started I could see there was so much that needed to be done, and I wanted my fiancée and I to enjoy it, so I was happy when we put our trust in EFD Creative. We started the planning with Edna, who took the time to get to know our style, and then we started looking for our venue! At first we thought we would get married in Maine (where my fiancée and I are from), but once we established exactly what our vision was, we knew the right venue was in Massachusetts at Tupper Manor. We loved the vibe and working with Edna on the vision was key to pulling everything together. Next came Kasie who worked with us on every detail. There was so much to cover and Kasie had our back. There was a million details, things we never even considered, but Kasie was on top of everything. Thank you both for making our pre-planning experience and wedding perfect!

Molly Ham: We absolutely loved working with Edna and Kasie to create the wedding of our dreams! From the beginning, everything was laid out clearly so we could not go wrong in terms of our budget. Thanks to Edna, we were successful in finding the perfect venue that had everything we wanted and that fit into our budget. From there, everything took off seamlessly! From the flowers, the rentals for the tables, the invitations, and the cake, all vendors were selected to match the exact vision we desired. Edna was essential for the helping to select the key elements of the design that made everything coordinate and match perfectly. When it was time for the practicalities of the wedding, Kasie jumped in to make the entire process stress free. Her amazing communication with myself and all the vendors made my life so much easier! She was extremely specific and punctual in all of the details regarding the timeline and the organization of the entire event. Her positive attitude throughout the process made this all helped to make this a relaxed and enjoyable process. We feel so lucky to have worked with both EFD Creative and we truly could have not have had the wedding of our dreams without the amazing team of Edna and Kasie!

Ryan Farrell: Working with Kasie and EFD creative was easily one of the best decisions my wife and I made through our wedding planning process. Kasie was there for us whenever we needed her and gave us great time lines for when we needed to get things done on our end. When we started to get a little lost through the planning, within a day Kasie was in our inbox getting us back on track. She was extremely thorough during the planning and come the wedding day she was on top of everything. Three days prior, the ceremony location needed to be changed and once we informed her on the new location, she took care of making sure everything was set up. She also provided full weekend schedule for everyone in the wedding to make sure everything went perfectly.

Rebecca Orel: Edna and Kasie were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. From helping us hit the ground running when we started planning, to finding us the best possible vendors, to keeping on top of all details large and small throughout the whole wedding process and during the wedding itself, we could not have asked for better possible wedding planners. They are the best choice you could possibly make.

Cindy: I’m so thankful I hired Edna and Kasie from EFD Creative. They are the very best!!!!I married late in life for the first time and really thought I could do it all no problem, but realized early on I couldn’t make it happen and still keep everything in my life in order. Weddings have changed so much since my sister’s wedding and I had no idea all the little nuances and details to consider. I jumped on the internet and looked at so many planners and landed on EFD Creative. I was impressed with their experience and all the beautiful weddings in their portfolio.After talking with Edna and Kasie I knew they were the perfect match and in good hands. From Edna's design expertise to Kasie’s attention to detail and organization skills, I really could sit back and breathe a sigh of relief. Even when things got hectic and decisions needed to be made, they talked me through it and I instantly felt better.The day was perfect thanks to Edna and Kasie!!!!!

Alexander Runkle: Edna of EFD Creative is truly one of the greatest people you’ll ever meet! From the moment I first spoke with her on the phone, I thought that we would possibly use her services for day-of coordination. However, after my husband and I met her in person – we immediately knew that we wanted her expertise and eye for design all the way through! She was able to help shape our initial thoughts into a spectacular wedding that we and our guests couldn't believe. From vendor suggestion and selection (and working her magic to save us money where she could) to finding just the right item to be displayed on the gift table to having her team (and terrific husband) with her on the final day so that nothing was even an inch out of place– she lent her discerning and tasteful eye for design to the planning process – and we couldn't have been more thrilled. Being a gay couple, we wanted our overall wedding look and feel to be more masculine than a typical wedding - and she was able to deliver on that premise and more! Our friends, family and guests are still commenting about the day several months later. I think the best thing about working with Edna, was that we gained a friend!

Lexi D'Angelo: Immediately after my engagement I knew I needed a professional wedding planner to combine my unique style and my mom's very specific taste into one wedding that both of us would love. After meeting Edna and Kasie, we knew between their impressive portfolio and positive energy that they were the team to make it happen.We decided the wedding would have a majestic garden feel. Edna helped us infuse that look into everything from our invitations to our incredibly detailed castle wedding cake... I have NEVER seen so many people take pictures of the cake at a wedding! On the night of my wedding I just kept looking around admiring how gorgeous everything was and feeling so grateful to have had her in my corner.As a busy business owner, I have a tight schedule and little time to organize an event of this magnitude. Kasie took care of it all! I would mention just once what it was that I wanted and poof Kasie would make it happen. She was super on the ball and unbelievably organized. She was always available to take a call from my mother and I and she even rush ordered a fan (the day before my wedding) for my mom to take to the ceremony after realizing it was going to be an unusually hot autumn day.On the day of my wedding I did not worry about a thing! I knew Edna was at the venue making sure the space looked just as we imagined while Kasie was keeping track of the timeline and overseeing all of the vendors as they loaded in. My wedding day was the absolute best day of my life and a huge part of that was due to the EFD Creative team. I could have never done it without them!

Averie Borgaro: Edna is a very talented event stylist and wedding design expert. She is passionate about her work, taking every detail seriously and remaining dedicated to her clients. Edna is amazing at communicating, keeping organized, staying on track, and always following up. She is also very warm and personable.I truly enjoyed working with Edna to help design and map out the details of my destination wedding. After a long and somewhat tumultuous 2 year engagement, Edna made wedding planning FUN for me again.I hired Edna to help streamline my ideas and my vision so I could have a wedding that "made sense" for our location and still reflected our style. Her ability to visualize things, draw ideas out, and talk through different options is an asset.She has great taste and an abundance of resources and recommendations. Edna can see the bigger picture (look and feel) very clearly, yet never loses sight of the tiniest details. She is the ultimate when it comes to designing an event that is exactly what you were looking for! And she will be right there with you throughout the entire creative process.

Tina Miljevic: I had the pleasure of meeting Edna and being introduced to EFD Creative almost 13 years ago when I entered the hospitality industry. Over my decade long career I have worked side by side with various planners and designers. I have seen all there is to see with almost 500 weddings under my belt. When it came time for my very own Big Day there was absolutely no question who my husband and I wanted to work with. Edna and Kasie simply understood us. They listened, created and designed based on who we are as a couple and our story. What we couldn't put in words they designed flawlessly through images. Edna and Kasie were a sounding board for our ideas, our challenges and the inevitable family drama that comes with planning a wedding. Their recommendations were spot on. All aspects of our wedding were personal to our journey as a couple and this team understood that. Day-of was 100% spot on. To say our wedding was exactly how I imagined it would be an understatement. It was more. As an event professional myself, I am a stickler for timeline and details. However, I woke up the morning of my wedding knowing I was in the best of hands. I didn't look at a clock. I didn't ask questions. I didn't have to come up with Plan B or C, even when my brother-in-law lost our wedding bands...Kasie was the one who tracked them down! She saved our vows (and my brother-in-law's life 🙂 ) When I think back on the details of our wedding day, these two ladies stand out amongst it all. I am honored to call them friends and blessed to have been able to work with such a tremendously skilled team for over a year!"

Sammie Ginger: I can only speak to my personal experience with the outstanding staff of EFD Creative. When I was first introduced to Edna, I had to admit that I was probably going to be her most clueless bride ever. I didn't have a 'vision' of what my dream wedding would look like and I had no idea how to answer some of the basic questions most planners ask. Edna was the first planner I spoke with who didn't make me feel like I was an inconvenience to her. She never once made me feel bad for not understanding why we needed to hire certain vendors, nor did she make me feel like I was strange for not knowing exactly what all the wedding etiquette was. She was patient, kind, and incredibly flexible. Edna understood my work-life balance and some of the challenges I have with making decisions. She can guide even the most clueless bride to the wedding of her dreams. Along with Edna, comes Kasie. When I first met Kasie, she was explaining to me and my mom how she enjoys organizing things and that we were in very good hands with her. In my head I thought 'Oh boy, Kasie, you are in for a treat...' I can only describe myself as disorganized chaos. I consider myself 'organized' if I manage to not leave my house without my laptop before heading to my job as a Computer Engineer....yes, the bar is set that low, haha. I honestly felt bad that Kasie (the sweetest person you will ever meet) was going to have to figure out how to get me organized! Not only did Kasie get me 100% organized. She has this calming energy about her. The day I packed my car to head to the venue, I was surprised how calm I was. Normally I would be scrambling to find everything I needed and panicking half way to the venue when I realized I had forgotten something. This is something that Kasie just does not allow 🙂 When you hire EFD Creative, you will be organized, you will be calm, and you will have hired the two most talented women in the industry to help you EVERY step of the way

Valarie Savage: Wedding of the Year!That was what I told Edna I was looking for during our first conversation & boy did she deliver! Being busy professionals who are traveling often, we didn’t have the time or energy to plan a great wedding. Edna & her team were consultative, creative & helped us more than we even knew we needed. Edna was genuinely excited about our recent engagement & took the time to get to know our story. However, it was her honesty that ultimately made us love her. She was very direct about our ideas, budget & made sure that we had a realistic perspective on weddings in Boston. She understood our priorities & gave us her honest opinions & suggestions on where she thought she & her team could help.Ultimately, we contracted EFD Creative for their full suite of services; helping us with the vendor selection, creative design & branding, & day of services. BEST CHOICE OF OUR LIVES. I am convinced we would have never gotten married if we didn’t pick the full package. We contracted with Edna in just a few days we had a venue & a tight timeline – our wedding was in less than 8 months! Edna wasn’t worried - she worked her magic, presenting us with top vendors in the area & within a week we had all of our vendors selected!Kasie was our day of coordinator & she was equally as amazing as Enda. Kasie carefully planned every detail of the day, from when vendors would arrive, to how my bridesmaids were getting lunch! She was key to making sure the entire day moved seamlessly without a hitch. When something did go wrong, Kasie handled it well & found a great resolution. When my wedding dress showed up wrinkled, Kasie called the boutique & insisted they send someone over to steam it in my room to ensure that it was perfect!When all was said & done, Edna & Kasie helped us in so many ways & always went above & beyond to help make our day even more special. Justin & I know that we wouldn’t have been able to do it without them, & honestly, we wouldn’t want to!

Charlene Chia: Hiring Edna to be our wedding planner was the best decision we made during our wedding planning process. Having never planned a wedding before, we really did not know what we were getting ourselves into and it was extremely helpful and comforting to have an expert right by our side, guiding us through each step. For example, when we first met Edna, she graciously went through our budget with us. We had no idea how much things could cost! Edna quickly pulled us back into reality and worked with our budget to get us the best of what we could afford.Edna was also a huge time saver. We both work full time, and before we had hired her, it took us two months just to find a venue for our wedding. Within two weeks of hiring Edna, we had booked all of our major vendors, including the photographer, videographer, officiant, and band! No time was wasted researching vendors and we are extremely pleased with all of them and their level of service during our wedding day.Edna is a wedding expert, and her expert opinion prevented and resolved many disagreements during the wedding planning process. Many times we would disagree about some aspect of the wedding, and many times the solution would be to, ‘ask Edna!’ Hearing the important and relevant questions of a wedding expert, who has planned countless weddings before quickly puts any arguments to rest. Not only do her opinions come from experience, but also Edna logically works through each problem, step by step.Edna’s level of service is top notch. There was never a time when we felt we could not reach her. She responds to all messages promptly, even if they are sent late at night. On the actual wedding day, Edna took charge of everything logistical. She was working hard, behind the scenes, to make sure everything looked gorgeous and ran smoothly.

Lacey Potter: What an amazing duo Edna and Kasie are. Both of them have an eye for detail but in two very different ways. Edna has an eye for design and can easily make your event vision come true. From designing your own logo to helping you with center piece ideas. Kasie on the other hand has an eye for logistical details. My wedding party is still raving about the day of schedule she created. Everyone knew where to be and when. If someone was missing Kasie was on it before I could notice. Both Edna and Kasie did an amazing job recommending vendors and coordinating all of them. I truly can’t thank them enough for making my wedding day one I’ll always remember!

Angie Steinhardt: Our experience working with Kasie Blanchette was absolutely fabulous! She has excellent organizational skills and a wonderful, warm personality. Despite the complex nature of our wedding, Kasie found a way to make it all come together so beautifully! I received numerous compliments from my guests on how well-planned the wedding was and many even mentioned that it was the best wedding they ever attended. The wedding involved a large robot in the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; hair, makeup and nail services for the bride, maid of honor, and 4 bridesmaids as well as the addition of two special wedding games (a dance and trivia contest with prizes for each). This by all means was not easy to coordinate, but thanks to Kasie, I was able to include all these things which made my wedding so much fun and very memorable. She even helped to put up and also take down all the flowers in the church and reception site. Having her around throughout my wedding day really put my mind at ease as I could actually enjoy my wedding day without having to worry about the flowers, where the robot needs to be, or the shuttle service. Kasie would periodically check on me to determine whether or not I needed anything which was also very helpful. After the wedding, Kasie was a big help in cleaning up and making sure that I got all my gifts and wedding items returned. Thanks to her, we did not lose anything despite the high number of items we included in the wedding and the large number of gifts we received. I would highly recommend Kasie to any couple planning a wedding as she is sure to make your wedding day absolutely amazing!

Mary T: Can't say enough about the EFD team -- Edna and Kasie were absolutely terrific to work with! We had a complicated situation: a 175-guest wedding on the East Coast planned by a bride and groom on the West Coast with friends coming from all over the country and half the family flying in from The South. All in 8 weeks time. That is right, eight weeks. Edna was a superstar. She was always available for a phone call, a quick question or a big one, and she knew every vendor who's anybody in the Boston/Cape/New England area. I'm very particular, and Edna immediately read my style and steered me in the direction of the vendors who best suited it. We had an L.A. vibe with a New Orleans flair in a Cape Cod setting. She made the whole weekend into a three-day party. She and Kasie attended my floral sessions with me on my very short trips to Boston from LA, and attended my tasting at the venue on Cape Cod. When we were down to the wire on invitations, her strong relationship with that vendor enabled me to get many orders in at the last minute and with very stylish input. She never stepped on my toes -- just designed what she envisioned I'd love. She was incredible with the rentals, which get complicated: tablecloths, chairs, silverware, you name it. She even asked if we could borrow a small sample of the wares we'd picked, so we could match our "look" to the florals and the venue. The vendor said no one had ever asked that before and was happy to let us borrow samples! It's this sort of personal touch that I could not have planned my wedding without. Kasie was amazing on the ground on the day of. My mom and sister noticed how she held everything together and made it all look so easy. I now realize that's a huge part of the Wedding Planner's job. I can't say enough about this group. I'd do another event with them in a heartbeat. I was sad when it all ended, because I felt like we were all working for the same company. Then I realized I was just another bride!

Lilia Weisfeldt: EFD Creative helped me plan and execute a recent event. They were absolutely amazing with every single detail -- from finding the perfect vendors, to setting everything up, to event itself! Not a single thing was out of place and all of my guests were totally blown away. It's a party I'll never forget! Edna and Kasie are true professionals who are the best in the biz! I'll never work with another planner -- they are my go-to gals!

Kathryn Wallace Yeaton: I have been a wedding photographer for 10 years and Joe and his team at Contagious Events are one of the few planners I have truly enjoyed working with. I appreciate that they are all about creating unique and memorable events tailored to the personalities of their clients. If you are looking for a wedding that is more than the typical formula, something your guests will be talking about for years to come, consider hiring Joe and team!

Bryan Tatro: While we had a longer review with specifics written, we feel it best to keep this on the shorter side. We hired Joe and his team for the “Primetime: Month of Coordinator” and we were extremely disappointed. If you are an organized person and have a good team of vendors and your venue has a dedicated coordinator, we feel you do not need this service. Joe was a good resource to have to bounce ideas off of, but when it came down to the services that this package offers, we found ourselves more stressed than we would have been without them.

Sarah Tasciotti: I cannot imagine how we would've had such an unforgettable wedding without the help of Joe and his amazing team! My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Joe for two years as we planned through the pandemic and into the busiest wedding season ever. We couldn't have done without Contagious Events.Joe is an amazing wedding planner, who will listen to all your concerns and translate them into actions. He can take whatever crazy, confused list of ideas you may have and turn it into a vision. There were so many difficult decisions to make and waffling between ideas on our end, and Joe was able to navigate it all. He's truly seen it all and doesn't provide empty promises when he tells you it will work out.In addition to Joe, we had the pleasure of working with Gail and Kim, who were integral to our wedding day running so smoothly. At the end of our wedding, my husband and I were so grateful that we were truly able to enjoy every moment as Joe and his team worked out every detail in the background.I strongly encourage you to hire Contagious Events for your wedding. You won't meet a better crew of amazing humans. We still can't believe the wedding we had was OURS and I attribute full credit to Joe and team, who made it the best day of our lives.

Olivia Silva: Joe, Hollie, and the team with Contagious Events did a phenomenal job turning our family farm into the wedding venue of our dreams. They helped us connect with awesome vendors who were able to put together all of the pieces that made our wedding so special. Joe was helpful and supportive, giving us guidance where we needed and listening to our ideas to help make them a reality. This planning process was long but Joe and his team made it easy and enjoyable!

Maureen Prassas: Joe and Contagious Events were worth every penny! The whole team went above and beyond in making our 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!

Teresa Cheong: We hired Joe and the Contagious Events team as our wedding planners since Day 1. They were professional and gave us suggestions on how to incorporate our unique ideas in our Big Day. From venues, invites to vendor selections, Joe provided us with top notch support that catered to our style and budget. We would highly recommend Contagious Events to couples who are looking for a memorable and stress-free wedding!

Olga Golub: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueJoe was invaluable in helping my kids turn their vision of ideal wedding into reality. Everything was absolutely perfect. Amazing outdoors set up, beautifully decorated, best band I have come across, gorgeous flowers, just wonderfully organized. Joe - Thank you. You are superb!

Matthew Gorelik: 5/5 stars isn't enough for Joe, Kim, and everyone else from Contagious Events who went above and beyond to make our special day possible -- and perfect.From making sure every detail was beautiful, to negotiating contracts with vendors and finding us the best possible solutions within our budget, to dropping what he was doing to save us when we all forgot how to tie our bow-ties, to responding to my frantic texts promptly any- and every-time I panicked over the past year, to making sure everything came together perfectly on a Thursday afternoon in Provincetown... Joe was there for us every step of the way. Even when we were second-guessing some decisions, stressing out about this or that, worrying about our parents liking all of our unique choices... somehow Joe KNEW that everything would be perfect. His calming presence and genuine kindness made working with him and the rest of the Contagious Events team an absolute pleasure throughout the process, and we could not be happier with the end result.THANK YOU!!!!!

Jennifer Graham: I wish I could give Joe and his team at Contagious a million stars instead of just 5/5! My husband and I got married on 6/5/21 (our original wedding date) in Boston and despite some changes to our original plans (significantly downsizing the number of in person guests and virtually live streaming our ceremony to the rest of our family and friends), wedding planning was so smooth and I genuinely don't know how we could have done it without Joe, Hollie, & Kim from Contagious. We hired Contagious for the month-of-coordination, but they were consistently willing to answer any questions to speak to our venue as we navigated Covid wedding planning. They were so easy to talk to, were transparent in regulation expectations, and managed all of our vendors flawlessly on wedding day. I cannot recommend them enough for your wedding and event planning needs!!

Sara Weaver: Joe and Contagious Events could not have been a better choice for my husband and I! This year has been wild to say the least, and Joe helped us along the way- giving us straightforward information of the changing pandemic landscape while still offering his support of whatever we decided to do for our ceremony. It was so helpful to know he was going to be there no matter what we chose, and he was going to make sure it worked.We ended up, as many couples have, switching gears and having a small backyard ceremony for the day, and Joe and Rebecca really upped our casual game- from the little things of finding a cart to serve drinks from after the ceremony, to making everything look beautiful, and making sure they didn't add to any of the stress during the day. They even dealt with some drama with poise and ease, and I couldn't be more thankful or impressed by them. I cannot wait to work with them again next year when we have the big party!

Adriana Tacu: Working with Joe and the team at Contagious Events is always a pleasure. His attention to details is superior. He is always a trend setter. His vision and planning skills are beyond everything I ve ever seen. He is also very responsive and gets things down quick! Hire him and your wedding will be WEDDING OF THE YEAR for sure :-) great work!

Meghan Riley: The Contagious Events team and Joe are phenomenal, and that's not even doing them justice. We were referred to Joe by close friends who shared the same gushing feelings over his contribution, vision and bad-assery and I'm so glad we listened to them. Joe not only helped hone the vision we had for our wedding - which was very light, I think we told him "we just want everyone to have the best time" - but he crafted moments and memories that we never could have dreamed of. His close ties to the wedding community helped surface food, music and reception ideas we never would have even thought to search for. Over the course of close to a year of planning, the monthly check-in's with Joe helped take the pressure OFF. We had a manageable check list to get through every 30 days - easy! All we can say is book Contagious Events as soon as you can. They are wonderful, funny, kind and honest humans who listen to your vision, see your heart and bring it to life. I never, ever, thought we'd use a Wedding Planner but I have no idea how we could have ever had such a perfect, stress-free, enjoyable wedding experience without Joe! Joe for President! :)

Sharon Benjamin: Joe and his team at Contagious Events did an amazing job keeping us on track for our wedding in September. He was organized, professional, and fun to work with and handled some unusual situations with our venue and catering team - an handled them with grace and a great sense of humor. We are so appreciative of his work. His thoughtful and ongoing planning helped us (bride and groom) feel comfortable as we got closer to the event that details (and some minor hurdles and hiccups) were handled very well. I also really appreciate that Joe made things so much easier on my parents who were doing a large part of the planning as well but were out of state. And, the day was fun and flawless and we were relaxed knowing Joe and his team were on hand to help smooth out any wrinkles that came up for us or our guests. Thank you so much Joe!

Margaret Stein: Joe Rogers is amazing - patient, knowledgeable, and infinitely resourceful. We know for certain that the wedding celebration would not have been as seamless, wonderful, beautiful and just plain fun, if it not had been for him and his equally wonderful assistant. We (my husband, daughter, son-in-law) recommend Joe and Contagious Events for anyone planning a celebration.

Laura Bradley: We are so thrilled to have found Joe and Colleen from Contagious Events! We got married in June, and it wasn't until February that we realized we needed to hire a day-of coordinator. Our venue recommended Joe, and we were pleased to find his company offers different levels of coordination. We opted for the Primetime package, since we had already booked most of our vendors, but as the date grew closer we needed professional help to put it all together. Joe formatted all of our contracts, guest list, and other requests in an easy to use online portal. He was full of invaluable advice and recommendations (since we had never done this before!) and was available by email or phone. I can't overstate the amount of work and help Joe and Colleen provided us, including helping to run the rehearsal. We both felt so relaxed and easy on the actual wedding day, because we knew our timeline that Joe and Colleen put together had accounted for every detail. Not only are they true wedding professionals, but they are just fun, nice people to be around! Our wedding would not have been the same without Contagious Events!

Jodi Picoult: I cannot recommend Joe and Contagious Events highly enough. Joe was able to meet with my son and his fiancé and glean from them what sort of feel and look they wanted for their event before they could even articulate it themselves. His organization and attention to detail was flawless. When we experienced a glitch at our venue, Joe stepped in quickly and masterfully and managed to shield us from the fallout. The result was a wedding that was personal, stunning, and joyful. Thanks to Joe, my husband and I were able to enjoy the day instead of worrying. If you have a celebration in the near future, this is the outfit you want to hire. Period. UPDATE: How great is Joe? We hired him for our daughter's wedding 2+ years later, and I'm happy to report that he is still the gold standard for wedding planners.

Steve Mirkin: Our daughter’s recent June wedding was a huge success thanks to Contagious Events!Our daughter had already contracted with a number of vendors. The Prime Time service offered by Contagious Events was just what was needed to coordinate all of the moving parts on the day of the wedding. Colleen and Kim were very professional, courteous, and helpful. We highly recommend Contagious Events!

Hannah Gathman: Joe and all the Contagious Events staff were amazing! We hired Contagious Events for their "Prime Time" service, aka day-of coordination. Except day-of actually means month-of, which was awesome! I am a professional event planner and knew I would need a wedding coordinator to keep everything going smoothly on the wedding day, and Joe delivered. Always calm and collected but keeping tabs on 18 things at once - the marks of a true pro!

Kyle Ferreira van Leer: We contacted Contagious Events about a year out from our wedding, even though we'd done some of the heavy lifting on our own. Joe was able to jump right in and help us keep momentum with all of our plans. As a queer couple, it was important that Joe had worked with other queer weddings before, as the "traditions" seem to go out the window when there are two men walking down the aisle!Joe helped us to solidify our vision for our wedding, where we were not very sure what we wanted it to look like. He met with us repeatedly and guided us towards a fully realized concept. Furthermore, he was willing to share stories and suggestions from his wealth of experience with weddings. Never imposing an idea, Joe would provide us with clear examples, stories or ideas to help us put together a wedding that was a realization of our vision. He did research on various vendors and helped to facilitate communication with all the various moving parts in the wedding. In preparation with meetings with vendors he would suggest what we should come prepared having thought about and guided us in the types of questions that were important to ask. More importantly, he was always available when we had a random question or when we were getting overwhelmed with the process. He was flexible about where and when we met to talk about the wedding.The weekend of the wedding, Joe was a godsend. He and his team made sure that my husband and I were not at all bothered with any glitches that came up during the special day. He was always there, even though he often remained on the periphery. He ensured that the day was happy and fun, where we, as the couple, were able to focus on our love and joy rather than small hiccups in the general scheme of things. This would not be possible without Joe's meticulous attention to detail -- every single transition was planned to the minute and he made sure everyone knew what they needed to be doing and when. Contagious made our wedding the best day of our lives!

Rich Gardner: Contagious helped us turn a very beautiful but very raw venue, Pier 4 in Charlestown's Navy Yard, into a spectacular Party on the Pier! From start to finish, we and our guests (~150) had an incredibly fun evening. Joe and his team made sure everything went off without a hitch. 5 stars!

John Barr: Paula and her team did superb job throughout the process. We decided to hold the event at our home. She walked us through the process upfront including the pros and cons. She presented experienced, professional vendors for my wife and daughter to select. She made multiple visits to our home, as needed, and throughout the process. She told us that it was her prime objective to make sure we did not have to worry about any detail on the day of the wedding. She was true to her word. She earned the ultimate seal of approval from my daughter, the bride, when at the end of the evening she remarked to me “best day of my life”. For a Dad, the best thing one can hear, and due in no small part, to the incredibly hard work of Paula and her team.

Mary: We knew we would be in good hands with Paula and team from the first conversation. Paula, Alison, and Lisa were all incredibly professional and knew how to make things happen - in the smartest and most cost effective ways - but also were just plain fun to plan with. They completely understood and internalized the vibe of the day that we wanted to create and helped execute a day that was more special and true to our hopes that we could ever have wished for. Forever grateful for this crew and their work and support!! Cannot recommend highly enough.

S B: Great planner!

Margaret Capp Fitzgerald: Paula is absolutely incredible at everything she does and is such a dream to work with. We would not have made through the wedding planning process without her. Our original date was in October 2020, which obviously wasn't feasible. She helped guide us through the tumult of changing our date, rebooking our vendors, and managing the guest list, among the many, many other things that go along with rescheduling a wedding. Paula was always available as soon as we needed anything. She is exceptionally organized and professional, and is one of the warmest, kindest humans you will ever meet. Our entire wedding party and both families all fell in love with her. She also has amazing vendor recommendations and connections, so you won't go wrong with any of her suggestions. Simply put, Paula is the best and will make planning your wedding as stress-free as possible and a truly great experience.

Cheryl Prochilo: From the moment I first spoke with Paula Marrero I knew that she would be a perfect fit for my daughter and me. As I was thinking about all of the aspects of my daughter’s wedding that needed to be coordinated; everything from to out of town guests, the need for bus transportation for 200+ people and the rest, I was becoming anxious. Paula very calmly and patiently told me that my job was to let go. This was difficult for me to do as I am a former event planner myself. She stated that my role was to sit back, relax and enjoy watching my daughter get married and have the best day of her life. That is exactly what Paula allowed me to do!With Paula and her staff, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Paula and her staff’s knowledge of the industry and connections made the planning of the wedding seamless. Her recommendations for choice of vendors were spot on. I knew that we had chosen the right planner because everyone in the industry with whom we spoke in the greater Boston area knew and respected Paula. Paula “took the reins” without hesitation and was not hesitant to jump right in if we hit a bump in the road due to this crazy pandemic.From the minute we hired her to the moment the reception ended our job was to just enjoy ourselves and that is what we did. My daughter’s wedding was beautiful and something I and my family will remember for a lifetime. The entire process was made so much easier because of the knowledge, talent and creativity of Paula and her staff. Now my daughter and I consider Paula to be part of our family!Thank you, Paula and staff, for everything you do.Sincerely,CP

Devon Harris Kaufman: Paula was absolutely wonderful to work with. We had to postpone our original 2020 wedding date and during such a difficult time for everyone, she made it seamless. When our 2021 wedding came around she again took care of every detail and ensured everything was just as we wanted. I even changed my linen choice 4 days before the wedding and they were there waiting for me :) I can't recommend Paula enough. All of guests even commented on how well run our wedding day was!

David King, MD, FACS, DABS: Positive:Professionalism,ResponsivenessOutstanding and professional! We love Paula!

Tina Chen: We worked with Marrero Events for almost a year leading up to our wedding date. There are so many good things about our experience working with Paula and Alison to possibly be able to enumerate here. Ever since our initial consultation, Paula understood us and our personalities perfectly, and tailored their service to our needs. They handled all of the nitty gritty stuff that we didn't need to know, but gave us full creative control over all the big picture decisions. And in some cases when they could tell we were struggling to make decisions, they helped exactly the right amount to guide us to a decision we were happy about and confident in.On the day of, the event ran far more smoothly than we could even imagine possible. Due to rain, we unfortunately had to make the decision on the morning of to move the ceremony indoors. Alison made this transition perfectly seamlessly, getting the chairs and DJ and officiant and live streaming and all of our guests all ready indoors; we didn't have to lift a finger. And you would've thought we had been planning this beautiful indoor ceremony for months! It was also unexpectedly cold for a late spring day in Boston, and all of our female guests in dresses would have been freezing, if not for the Marrero Events team driving around town on the morning of to buy thick blankets for all of our guests.Both in planning and in day-of coordination, Paula and Alison made our wedding day everything we wanted it to be and more. We couldn't be happier or more impressed with their service, and we would 100% recommend them to all couples!

Chris Keeley: Paula and her team are the high caliber wedding professionals that every couple needs to make their wedding a perfect success. As a wedding photographer, I met Paula at Cliff House and work alongside her over the weekend and immediately found her to be cool, calm, collected, and perfectly organized throughout the entire day. Every wedding has a lot of moving parts, but she and her team were ready to anticipate and respond to every detail with grace, professionalism, and positive energy. She even reached out to vendors ahead of the wedding to see if there was any way she could help the vendors involved. Amazing. I will be recommending Paula and Marrero Events to all of my wedding couples!

Diane Maltais: We hired Paula to assist us in planning our sons wedding. With many changes and disappointments along the way because of Covid guidelines we opted for a backyard wedding. Paula heard what we wanted and worked with us to achieve our expectations. She was consistently accommodating, helpful and supportive. Anything that was needed, mentioned or suggested she took on. She read our minds and insisted on taking the worry off our hands. In the end every detail was tended to and they took charge of the event. Having the wedding at our home was amazing and wonderful. This would not have been as spectacular without Paula and her team. Edwin was top notch! Everyone knew and raved about Edwin. Lisa was on top of everything and any situation was managed calmly and seamlessly. The services provided from hiring rental companies to connecting with hired services and tending to your guests was professional and seamless!! So happy and pleased we made the choice!! The BEST❤️❤️!

Jose D Vega: Positive:ProfessionalismPaula supported us from beginning to end in planning and re-planning our wedding. We could not be more grateful.

Becca Mihai: Paula and her team were absolutely amazing every step of the way!! After changing our wedding plan multiple times due to COVID, we decided to plan a small ceremony in our backyard. We couldn’t have made it happen without Paula!At first I was nervous to take on planning such a big event, but her personality instantly put me at ease. Paula was extremely helpful when finding new vendors, looking at the best ones for our specific needs, and even got the new caterers to recreate our original menu (we had already chosen one at our first venue), down to appetizers! We were also worried about planning a “pandemic wedding,” but Paula was very responsible in that aspect. She made sure that we had regulations in place to keep our guests safe.She was always there to respond to all my questions (so many emails!) and make my wedding planning as stress free as possible. Our day was incredible! Paula paid attention to every detail, and it all came out beautifully. I wish I had another party to plan so I could work with Paula again, she’s the best!! We are so glad we trusted Marrero Events to plan our big day! Thank you, Paula!!

Stephanie Solheim: Paula at Marrero Events and Wedding Planning in Boston is such a delight to work with. I had dreamed of a luxury destination wedding on the East Coast, and Paula was able to make all of my wedding dreams come true.She was able to seamlessly and magically ensure that every detail went perfectly for my New England wedding, and she created an event that delighted my guests and was a true reflection on who my husband and I are.Paula is just a joy to work with when planning an event! She has amazing attention to detail and has an infections sense of humor and personality.If you are planning an east coast event or looking for a new england wedding planner, look no further than Marrero Events in Boston!

Angie Bonin: After over 8 years in the wedding industry I had the absolute pleasure to work with Paula for a few weddings now and each one is better than the last. She's inviting, organized and helpful. She always puts the clients needs and wants before anything else. He designs are always jaw dropping, but that is surpassed by her warmth. All of my couples have implicitly trusted her and they have all had beautiful, and flawless executed events. I'm always excited to work with Paula because I know the day will be a dream and the couple will be wonderful. She's a true professional.

Adriana Tacu: Working with Paula and the team at Marrero Events is always a pleasure. Paula’s attention to details is superior. She is always a trend setter and her wedding and events look like pictures from a magazine. Her vision and planning skills are beyond everything I ve ever seen. She is also very respectful, responsive and gets things down quick! Hire her and your wedding will be WEDDING OF THE YEAR for sure :-) great work!

Kerry Patriarca: Booking Marrero Events for our wedding was hands down the best vendor decision we made in the entire wedding planning process.  I was originally convinced I didn’t need a wedding planner or day-of coordination, but as the final month of planning approached, I was overwhelmed managing all the details of planning a wedding from across the country.  Paula, Nathan, and Isabelle were life savers and truly amazing to work with.  From our very first conversation with Paula, we knew we had made the right decision as she immediately put us at ease.  From identifying a few final vendors who were perfect and in our budget, to vendor coordination, to all the planning and organization in the final weeks, to helping us manage thru the craziness on the day of, Paula and her team are consummate professionals and so good at what they do.On the actual day of our wedding, I don't know what we would have done without the Marrero Events team.  It was raining off and on, putting my dream outdoor wedding plans in jeopardy.  Nathan, who was onsite with us all day, was incredibly flexible and patient with me, keeping me calm while I was stressing over the changing forecast and working to ensure we put all the backup plans into motion.  We moved the wedding inside, and then when the rain stopped at the last minute and I had a change of heart, he helped me move the ceremony back outside.  We ended up having the most memorable and wonderful ceremony (albeit a little wet!) which was better than anything we could have imagined. They truly went above and beyond to ensure we had the perfect day.Marrero Events was worth every penny and then some -- I cannot recommend them strongly enough!

Alexandra R. Glazer: Paula and her team were a superb choice for our wedding celebration and really pulled through to bring my vision to life! I am definitely a bride that focuses on the details and they made sure that each detail was delivered on! Isabelle was great with helping coordinate transportation logistics that can always be tricky and Edwin... there is nothing else to say other than A+ rockstar - he was there with me the entire day, always cool, calm & collected. Paula is clearly an experienced professional with many years under her belt! She knows how to take control, give direction and get the job done! It is clear other vendors respect her and her craft. Paula has assembled an A team all around, from both the staff to also the top notch vendors she works with. I know that my dream wedding would not have come to life if Paula's attention to detail was not overseeing and I am very thankful for that.

Mariana Fissler: What can I say. Plain and simple our wedding could not have been possible without Paula and her team. My husband and I knew we needed help to make our special day happen, but I was also nervous about how to find a planner. I didnt want to find someone to help us who would just in a way add more stress and pressure to the process. By fate a family friend suggested Paula and we subsequently discovered how well we meshed. Paula is kind, efficient, and just a beautiful soul all around. She kept us on track, was there for advice, and made the process very easy, all while assuring us not to worry or stress, and keeping us excited for our big day. There were many times when I would panic and feel loads of anxiety, only to talk with Paula and leave the conversation relieved and assured everything was going as it should be. In the end our wedding was everything we could have every imagined. There was nothing left unthought of and Paula and her team, along with the other vendors left 0 worries for us. My husband and I were joking that we never felt so VIP and special in our lives. We cant recommend Paula enough!

Linda Glazer: Paula Marrero and the entire Marrero Event team are true professionals in every sense of the word. As the Mother of the Bride of an only daughter, I wanted to enjoy every moment of the wedding day and not spend it managing vendors and all the details. Paula and her team were instrumental in ensuring that everything was as near perfect as possible! Paula is lovely to work with as she listens before offering her sage advice and then will look for the solution until the issue is resolved. Paula’s relationships with vendors is stellar and she is able to navigate through situations with the greatest of ease! The wedding celebration was simply divine and our guests and most importantly, the bride and groom, enjoyed themselves thoroughly! We are still talking about it a month later! We are thankful and grateful to Paula and her team.

Linda Pham: If you’re even considering a wedding planner, look no further! Words cannot even describe Paula and her team. The level of professionalism they exemplify is rare and I am so sad to have ended our planning process because I enjoyed it so much (Not many people can say that). Not only did Paula and her team make the process SO easy but by my wedding week, everyone was truly concerned that I wasn’t stressed out. Why be stressed when you have complete confidence that your wedding planner will execute your vision perfectly. Paula was the very best support, inner voice and guide throughout this special, yet potentially overwhelming process. The moment we first spoke on the phone two years ago, I knew we were going to work well together as she is a very knowledgeable, confident and a genuinely caring person. Paula and her team worked endlessly to make sure everything goes smoothly and because they are so organized; we always talk about plan As and plan Bs to plan ahead for things. FINALLY, what other wedding planner is willing to corset two white wedding dresses in 5 minutes and help with 4 total outfit changes in 1 day. I need not say more…you will not be disappointed with Marrero Events, I have truly gained a friend throughout the process and am so happy with the outcome so I am confident you will be as well. Happy wedding planning.Photo credit to @zevfisherphotography, flowers by @karlacassidydesigns

Kristin Kelleher: Incredible experience with Corinthian Events! Transitioning events from in-person to online (due to the pandemic) is challenging. We were looking for an events company that was tech-savvy to help us with three hours of online programming; two keynotes, three panels, and a mix of pre-recorded and live content. Corinthian more than delivered! With all of the technical elements and the prep-calls with high-level politicians and CEOs, I am so glad we ended up partnering with Corinthian Events. All of our stakeholders ended up sharing that the final program was smooth and professional. Corinthian made us look good in front of a very important audience. I am looking forward to taking advantage of their hybrid and in-person event services in the future!

Susan Keliher: I have had the pleasure of working and partnering with Corinthian Events on multiple events during the years. The professional team is talented, creative, collaborative, and unflappable. The events were one of a kind, memorable experiences for guests, and the team helped us to exceed our fundraising goals. Now the company is my go-to resource for planning virtual events, too.

Heather Parker: We have used Corinthian events twice. One a two-day, multi-event weekend and the other a dinner that required various outside vendors and very important guests. In both cases the professionalism that CE offered was off the charts. They worked with a variety of in house and outside personalities and brought everyone to the table to work together. During both events we did not need to worry about logistics and timing, they had it under control, we were able to connect fully with all of our guests without worrying about when the program would begin or when dinner would be served. We highly recommend CE and will use them again, no question!