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Unique weddings for fun-loving couples who are too extraordinary for a cookie-cutter wedding. Not planning a wedding? No problem!

Welcome to Contagious Events: a Boston based, full-service event planning company specializing in unique weddings for fun-loving couples who are too extraordinary for a cookie-cutter wedding day. With a passion for creating memories, we will help design and orchestrate the event you’ve always dreamed of, all on a budget you can live with. We love planning all kinds of events, for all kinds of people.

13/02/2025

A rising trend we’re seeing in the wedding industry is adding more interactive elements for guests and a great place to dial that up a bit is with your guest book!

Sure, the traditional guest books offer interaction, but that’s the bare minimum. You could step it up with an instant camera station for guests to take selfies and paste in an album for you to keep. You could even have a vintage phone that records your guests so they can leave you a thoughtful message. But one of my favorites is working with a local artist to create a special paint by number, inspired by a photo of your choosing, who then helps guide your guests as they paint and complete the work of art during the cocktail hour and reception.

I think what’s particularly exciting about interactive elements at weddings is that it’s unexpected, and that’s what adds the fun!

Swipe to see Molly and Chris’ paint by number guest book in action, and for the completed artwork!

21/01/2025

This morning while I procrastinated by doomscrolling, I came across a photo that stopped me in my tracks. In a black and white moment, we see a bride leaving the front of a home that appears to have been bombed: the windows are shattered and the front yard is covered is debris, and yet, the bride and the other two individuals in the image are all smiling and appear to be having a wonderful day, despite the circumstances.

That’s what I love about weddings: they are a glowing example of the true power of love. A home could be bombed and destroyed, but the power of love puts a smile on our faces. The future could be uncertain and grim, and yet, love gives us hope. Being able to harness this kind of power and transform it to a collection of moments for our couples that will inevitably become core memories is one of the greatest honors I think I’ll ever experience.

And so, although today may not have been a day that gives us hope for the future, I hope you all know that we will never stop creating safe spaces and experiences for all types of love to be shared and celebrated. It’s one of the only ways I know, for certain, we’ll create a brighter and better future.

First photo is by from Ian and Ryan’s wedding.

Second photo is titled Wartime Bride Sets Out For Church - in it, we see Miss Ena Squire-Brown, an international dancer famed for her ‘Dove Dance’, leaving her recently bombed home for St. George’s Church in Forest Hill, to marry Royal Air Force flying officer J.C. Martin, London, 5th November 1940. (Photo by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection)

05/11/2024

During the Bush presidency, we helped couples plan weddings whose marriage wouldn’t be acknowledged in their home state, because we didn’t yet have marriage equality.

We’re not going back.

Under Obama, we worked alongside couples who would be the first to tell you they had no clue what to do when it came to wedding planning: they grew up in a time and place where they weren’t given the opportunity to dream about their wedding, because they never thought a wedding would be their reality. During Obama’s second term, I had my first gay couple that uttered the words “I’ve always imagined” when discussing the wedding vision. I had to excuse myself for a moment because I felt the tears coming and I didn’t know how to publicly handle that rush of emotion.

We’re not going back.

With the former guy, we had to weave strategy into conversations about exchanging vows, fielding questions from couples like “can they take it (our right to marriage) away? Should we quickly go to the courthouse just to make it legal while we can?”

We’re not going back.

With President Biden, we experienced a wedding boom with the end of the pandemic. Our industry pulled off a record number of events, but it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows - we also saw a lot of hate hurled in the faces of people we love, both in our communities and in communities that have welcomed us with open arms and taught us about their cultures while we sat at the table with them and helped plan momentous occasions for their friends and families.

I know my vote is a drop in the bucket for a candidate that is far from perfect, but just as small steps in wedding planning lead to grand celebrations, my small vote is a step toward embracing change, evolving, and daring to dream bigger than ever before—because each step forward is a step closer to where we’re truly meant to be.

We’re not going back.

Photo by .

02/09/2024

I was so sad to hear about the fire at . We had the honor of planning Sarah and Matthew’s wedding there last summer and it truly is a remarkable space for a wedding - our team STILL talks about the amazing vegan food that was featured on their menu.

If you are a Herb Lyceum couple in the midst of planning, please know we will be happy to help however we can, with whatever the best next steps are for you, at no cost. We want to make sure that even in these stressful moments, the magic of planning doesn’t get lost.

Photo by . Floral by , hair and makeup by . Rentals by .

22/08/2024

Very demure, very mindful.

Photo by from Chloe + Alex’s wedding at . Floral by - linens by . Rentals from , catered by . Tunes by .

20/08/2024

A lot of couples want to honor loved ones no longer with us, while others tell me it feels a little morbid to have a table of “dead people” on display at the wedding. A good compromise: consider a “history of family weddings” table, showcasing wedding photos of your parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. Some may have passed, others living, but this often feels a little more on brand for weddings.

Bonus tip: I love including family photos with the es**rt cards/seating chart: it’s one area of the wedding that nearly every guest will interact with; and it’s a symbolic way to make sure those in the photos are included.

Photo from Liz and Mack’s wedding at by - Rentals by and - Lighting by - Floral by - kept the dance floor packed all night and we had there to film the festivities!

19/08/2024

“It’s all so beautiful,” she said, as I caught up with the bride and her groom at the bar during the tail end of the reception.

“It is; it really is.” I replied, before quickly turning my head so she wouldn’t see my tears of joy.

As designers, there’s an element of risk with every wedding. We can sketch, show examples, coordinate multiple showroom visits, but it’s nearly impossible to show a couple exactly how their design will look on wedding day: there are too many variables. We can’t show the effect of reception with the centerpieces, or how the color harmonies of the florals, linens, furniture, and venue elements (carpets, wallpaper, curtains, etc.) all come together.

Of course, we know throughout the process how beautiful everything will be: we wouldn’t let our couples choose anything less, but getting that confirmation from the couple never gets old, no matter how many times we hear it.

Photo from Hannah and Ryan’s wedding at by . Hair and makeup by and . Tunes by .

17/07/2024

If you’re planning a wedding and asking potential wedding vendors this one, very popular question, I promise you are sabotaging your wedding plans and setting yourself for failure:

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST?

Yes, you need to know how much you are going to spend, and you have every right to be in charge of your budget. But here’s the thing: no one wants an average wedding.

I’ve never had a client ask me for a mediocre design. I’ve never heard a couple request average chicken from their caterer. And we don’t talk about average when it comes to the dance floor. So why would you base the future of your plans by average? Your wedding isn’t going to be average!

Do this instead: sit down with your total budget and think about what the priorities are. Where are you willing to splurge to make an impact, and what do you maybe care less about and can scale back? Then, manage those expectations and vendor inquiries accordingly. For example, if photography is super important, but you’re not a dessert person, then consider more affordable dessert options like a cookie display. Or, if having a packed dance floor with a nightclub vibe is the goal, splurge on a fantastic band or dj and upgrade the lighting so the dance floor feels like it’s straight from Studio54.

Photo by from Alex and Chloe’s wedding at . Floral by . Rentals by , , and . Catered by .

19/06/2024

Well this was very unexpected! Thank you to members who recognized us tonight. It’s an honor!

14/02/2024

On a day that is all about love, how could we not post how grateful we are: for the community of lovers, and the industry friends who love to celebrate love, we’re so very lucky to do what we do.

Whether you’re celebrating today with someone special, or by practicing a little self love, we want you to know that we love you and are forever grateful we get to do what we love day in and day out.

Photo by from Melissa and Derek’s wedding at . Floral by . Planned by .

13/02/2024

It's very rare that I'll tell a client they MUST do something I recommend, and even though I didn't necessarily do that with Clara and Matthew, I'd be lying if I said I didn't launch a full-on campaign to convince them to have their ceremony in this very spot.

They hosted the most wonderful backyard wedding for their friends and family at Clara's family home. What you can't see in this image is the magnificent sailcloth tent to the right, and an open field to the left of this space, which is where the couple initially thought they would have their ceremony. But when I toured the property, I very quickly zoned in on this space and thought it would make such a stunning aisle and hello - DO YOU SEE THAT BACKDROP?! Simply stunning.

Photo by Silver and Salt Photo Floral by Bell Brook Farm , rentals by Party Rental Ltd. Reception tent from Sperry Tents. Catered by William Ference Catering. Entertainment by Wilson Stevens.

30/01/2024

Our wedding season wrapped up last weekend, and ever since, I’ve been thinking of all the ways Contagious Events has grown and evolved since we started our season back in April.

I had a lot of changes planned - some we made happen, others are still in the works. We’ve worked in new spaces, created some EPIC new designs, expanded our offerings, and learned more lessons than I could ever squeeze into an Instagram caption. Our team laughed, cried, spent countless hours stressing over the details, questioning our career choices and obsessing over how our clients would react.

But there is something I knew would happen, and that’s because it happens year after year without fail: we worked hard, we had fun, we bonded with some of the most amazing newlyweds and vendor friends.

I know I say it all the time, but it’s worth repeating: I really am so incredibly lucky to be blessed with the opportunity to be trusted with something so important, and to be given the chance to forge friendships with our couples that will last well beyond their wedding day. I truly have the best job, in the best industry, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.

Photo by Rory McCann (not on insta) from Tess and Jordan’s wedding at last weekend. Floral by .

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Your Wedding. Your Way.

A red dress. A sequin tuxedo. The dive bar where you met. Margaritas instead of champagne. It’s your wedding and you’ll have fries if you want to. Or a seven course, candlelit meal. With matching wine. And an ice sculpture of Queen Bey herself. Whatever you want. We’ve got you covered.

With Contagious Events: Boston Wedding Planners, every wedding is as unique as your personality. We make sure your day is the perfect reflection of you as a couple, leaving you to free to enjoy every second of your nuptials.

The result? A celebration that will go down in history. Seriously, on your 10th anniversary, people will still be talking about how great it was.