Reviews of Jodi Raphael Events (Event Planner)

Larry Glick

We are thrilled with the wonderful wedding that Jodi and her team ( especially Tahleen) helped plan for our daughter. From helping us select the venue, creating a magical setting with beautiful flowers, linens, and rentals, and introducing us to her top notch vendors, who clearly enjoy and appreciate working with her, we cannot think of anything that we would do differently. She listened to what was important to us all and translated that into creating the perfect celebration. On the day of the wedding she managed lots of moving pieces with her calm presence. Our family and friends commented on how relaxed and in the moment we the parents and the bride and groom were during the ceremony and reception and this was because Jodi had thought of and planned for everything ahead of time. I would recommend Jodi Raphael Events without hesitation!

Amanda Glick

Jodi Raphael created the wedding of my daughter's dreams. She listened carefully to what the bride and groom wanted and made sure every detail was executed perfectly. All of the vendors she works with are excellent. From the first meeting to the last dance at the end of the most sublime wedding, Jodi was a pleasure and the consummate professional. -Mother of the Bride

Sally Buta

Jodi Raphael events gets it done! If you are looking for a wedding planner, end your search now! You just found what you are looking for. Jodi Raphael is simply the best. Her professionalism, organization, knowledge, understanding, ability to listen to what your needs are, and vision of making your dream come true is unsurpassed by none. Her team is fabulous to boot! You will be guaranteed a perfect event! They are truly amazing and an absolute delight to work with! Hire them today!!

Alice Alberts

Our wedding was everything we had dreamed of. Many of our guests told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. Everything from the flowers, the food, the linens was just perfect. In addition, the day itself was so organized...Jodi and Tahleen had thought of everything. I would recommend Jodi Raphael Events without hesitation!

Gary Cassel M.D.

We can’t say enough wonderful things about Jodi Raphael and her team! Our planning process was over a year and a half long, and Jodi and her team could not have been more professional, organized or supportive throughout that entire time. From helping us find the perfect venue, to a band that all our guests raved about, to an amazing photographer and perfectly executed day-of timeline, Jodi and her team were with us every step of the way, including throughout all of the challenges COVID represented. We wanted a wedding that felt like “us” and worked with Jodi and her team to create some personal touches that made the wedding feel unique and bespoke. We felt they listened to our feedback and direction along the way, and the day was better than anything we could have ever imagined. While wedding planning can be extremely overwhelming, Jodi and her team were truly amazing in their ability to make it as stress-free and enjoyable an experience as possible. We are so grateful for having worked with Jodi and her team and can’t thank them enough for such a wonderful experience!

Kristin Kanter

If the scale would allow more than 5 stars, we would award Jodi Raphael Events that well-deserved number award! As parents of the bride, we so appreciated JRE’s consummate professionalism, expertise, organizational skills and truly open communication with all involved. They completely understood our individualized vision and complimented this with their incredible talents and skills. We were always informed of options and costs and learned that wedding event management is a true necessity. We began working with JRE when COVID made our previous wedding venue impossible; Jodi and Nicolette supportively helped us navigate all options at such an uncertain and anxiety provoking time. There is not enough room to write a review of all they did. But the end product was our daughter's dream wedding; and it took place less than 4 weeks after Boston's COVID restrictions lifted! JRE did not just plan a wedding; they constantly made contingency plans and revised and "re-evented". Their endless efforts allowed a day that was all that we wanted--and so much more! Compliments still continue about the beautiful setting, the band and the delicious food; but also mentioned is the attention to detail in making this fun, safe and comfortable for ALL guests! That came from JRE's visions. Guests raved about the beautifully arranged and inviting cocktail area overlooking the Charles River, dancing outside under the Pavilion, the amazing food served by Museum of Science's Maxx Catering and JRE's ideas for desserts and late-night bites. All was perfectly orchestrated because of JRE's precision planning, continual presence and support. I thanked Jodi and Nicolette during the father of the bride toast, specifically for coming to our rescue and the magic worked. My daughter (an event manager herself) could not have been happier. She said we could not have had our amazing and perfect day without their hard work behind the scenes-- and without them by our sides--on our family's most special day!

Jacob Geisberg

I don't know what we would have done without the team at Jodi Raphael Events! We hired JRE in the midst of COVID when it became clear that we would have to (very sadly) move our wedding venue and adjust many aspects of our wedding. During a time of stress, uncertainty and frustration, Jodi and Nicolette were everything we needed and more! They truly came to our rescue when we didn't know what to do and helped organize our dream wedding. They were such a pleasure to work with leading up to the wedding and made us feel calm, secure and confident in all of our decisions. They are a very talented, organized and professional team with incredible design vision! We received so many compliments after our wedding on everything from the food selections and decor to all of the small detailed touches. I found them especially helpful in planning out the flow of the day and keeping all of our vendors informed and organized. Having their team with us on wedding day made all the difference as we didn't have to worry about a thing, and could be guests at our own wedding! My only regret is not hiring them sooner! They are the best!

Maritza Ebling

if your goal in having a wedding planner is to work beside somebody who listens to your concerns and desires, leads you through the process without a heavy hand, guides you to use excellent vendors, all which result in a magical evening, then Jodi is who you should use. My daughter was recently married in Boston and I live in Maryland. Having someone in Boston was a must. Jodi is reliable, kind, organized and forthright. Her staff (Tahleen specifically) has the same qualities. She is even there if you just need to vent. She is calm in crisis situations. I recommend you use the vendors she recommends...they were spectacular and top notch. One thing I liked best was she has a set fee....no added extras. It is an extra line item in your budget but you know what it is and it's well worth it. Thank you Jodi and Tahleen for making the wedding magical with a sprinkling of fairy dust! PS...I am adding these other services used because without a Jodi I wouldn't have found them....

Sela Miller

I had a really positive experience with JRE. Jodi and Nicolette were extremely helpful and flexible as we had to navigate a last minute venue change as well as the state’s COVID requirements. Hiring JRE was the best decision, because it allowed me to focus on the day and have others handing the details of my DIY wedding. My wedding likely wasn’t quite at the caliber of most of the events that JRE supports- it was meant to be a backyard wedding that felt more like a party than a wedding. Despite this, the team was professional and helpful and made an effort to understand the things that I felt were most important. They made sure that all of the details I hadn’t considered were taken into account. Nicolette was absolutely incredible- I had people come up to me at the end of the evening to tell me how wonderful and helpful she was. The fact that my family members were mentioning her by name truly shows how much of an impact she made. Hiring a wedding planner is a big investment for sure. If you’re doing a DIY / private wedding, this is a service and team you absolutely need.

Thomas Ebling

We could not be happier with our daughters wedding. Having everyone from out of town, including the bride and groom, made it quite a challenge. Jodi and her staff helped us navigate the entire process. Her creativity and professionalism were top notch. Best of all, the day of the wedding we didn’t worry or even lift a finger. Jodi had everything covered.

Hannah Esbrook

This is why you pay for a (great) wedding planner! My daughter got a beautiful wedding despite everything having to be redone and planned for due to COVID. Plus all the "normal" in the moment things that got taken care of because they have done this a thousand times before. My daugther, wife and I got to enjoy the wedding, rather than run it. They are the best!

Zak Taylor

Along with the wedding, Jodi Raphael Events was a dream come true! My husband and I could not have asked for a better event planner. Not only did Jodi listen to everything I had to say regarding my special day, she surprised us in more ways than one. Jodi went above and beyond when it came to helping plan my wedding; coordinating all the vendors, making sure every last detail was perfect, and handling all the little hiccups with ease. Everything turned out perfectly, and I would not have wanted anyone else helping me along the way.

Marcie

Aya and Jodi were excellent wedding planners. They made our wedding event perfectly personal for us. With 65 guests and about 2 and a half months from start to the big day, they pulled it all off with perfection. We couldn't recommend them more. They listened and took our suggestions into account, and made recommendations when their expertise was needed. All in all, it was a great fit. Thank you so much! Sally & Mike.

Caryl Shaw

Jodi Raphael and her team provided the perfect experience for our daughter's wedding. The entire wedding weekend was beautiful and our guests are still describing it as a fairy tale. Jodi's attention to detail and her extensive experience made the wedding flow seamlessly and we could enjoy every detail without any worry! Our guests and their needs were taken care of as well. Jodi's team of vendors are of the highest quality and we were so pleased with everything!!

Nan Rung

Jodi and her superstar team brought all our wildest wedding dreams to life. Like I said the second we walked into the ballroom on our wedding day for the first time, my Pinterest board became a reality and that is solely because of her extreme talent, love, passion, creativity, genius ideas and relationships! She truly made our wedding weekend (and the entire planning process) the absolute BEST for us and our families/bridal party and guests. Our hearts are forever filled with much love and gratitude for Jodi and her team! There is no doubt they are the absolute BEST in the business. Every vendor she referred- the band, the photo booth, the cake, etc. was better than the next! Truly thank you doesn’t do our feelings justice but really, we can’t thank Jodi enough! We keep scrolling through pictures, reliving the moments that we will cherish FOREVER! Thank you again, Jodi! We are truly the luckiest to have had the opportunity to work with you!

Lucy Knott

Jodi and her team are absolutely incredible! They were professional and attentive from start to finish, and brought so much joy to both the wedding planning process and to our wedding day itself! They truly made our vision a reality by orchestrating the best team of vendors, making sure we were always on track with our planning, and alleviating any stress from our shoulders throughout this whole process. Our wedding day was purely magical, and none of it would have been possible without Jodi and her amazing team of staff and wonderful vendors. We couldn't be happier! Thank you Jodi and Nicolette for creating our dream wedding day for us, beyond our wildest imaginations. We are forever grateful!

Noah Loren

Working with Tahleen from Jodi Raphael Events was fantastic! So pleasant, so responsive, so knowledgeable! All our their help was beyond what we could imagine. We all got to enjoy the process and the big day a lot more!! We highly recommend this company!

Bouvmom

This was our second B'nei Mitzvah event with Jodi and her team and it was absolutely spectacular! Everything went off without a hitch and the team is a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!

Karen DeMichele

We had such a wonderful experience working with Jodi and her team!! My husband and I had a very clear vision for our big day and Jodi was a huge part of making that vision come to life in a more beautiful and special way than we ever could have imagined. We had booked some of our big vendors already by the time we hired Jodi, but she still worked beautifully with them (even if they had never worked together before) and the entire group was truly a flawless dream team together. Jodi’s expertise, advice, and knack for design made our wedding everything we dreamed it would be and more. Both the ceremony room and the reception room looked truly exceptional - colorful, unique, beautiful, tasteful, romantic - and everything in between. It felt like walking into a fairytale. Throughout the entire process, Jodi and her team were constantly responsive, wonderful listeners, and very organized. On the day of the wedding, I did not worry about ONE THING. The JRE team did everything and I had not a care in the world - I was truly able to enjoy every second of my big day. I knew that Jodi and her team were taking care of everything, and I was right. One of her girls was even there at the very end of the night to help me take my heels off and put my white sparkle sneakers on so I could head to the after party! Not one single detail of the day was overlooked. If we could do it all over again (which we dream about daily!), we would not skip a beat in hiring Jodi. People are still reminiscing on how special our wedding was - one year later - and so much of that is thanks to the JRE team!!

Jan Taylor

Jodi helped us plan a beautiful party that our guests thoroughly enjoyed. She dealt with changing Covid-19 protocols with grace and even found heaters at the last minute when our outdoor party in May was in the 50's!

Gabe Miller

Even with the state’s requirements due to COVID, our wedding went smoothly! The attention to detail, listening to our thoughts and adapting for the current climate made this entire process very enjoyable! Highly recommended.

Joseph Adams

Jodi and her team provided the best experience for my sons wedding. As the mother of the groom, I was so impressed with the intimate wedding my Son and new Daughter in Law experienced. It was such a special day. The attention to details and flexibility of this team was amazing. You would never have known we were right in the middle of a pandemic. Even when the morning of the wedding the band canceled, Jodi was able to pull her resources to have a DJ and it was seamless to the Bride and Groom. From the moment we walked into the venue, I was in awe. The decorations, flowers and dinner were all exceptional. I will definitely use this team in the future and will recommend to all my friends.

Jean Adams

When our daughter decided to get married in Boston (we live in Maryland), the first thing we did was research party planners. Jodie was recommended to us by one of the venues we were considering, and after reading reviews, we met her. From the moment we met her, we felt a lot of the wedding stress that we were feeling melt away. We began the process with Jodi about 18 months before the wedding date so it gave us plenty of time to work with her through all the details. Jodie was a fantastic source for everything (venues, bands, photographers, videographers, flowers, invitations, transportation, etc.), and she allowed us to work closely with her every step of the way and never found our questions or calls too much to handle. In the end, our daughter’s wedding was absolutely wonderful, in large part thanks to Jodie and her terrific staff! They covered all the details on the wedding day too, and we are still getting calls and emails from people telling us how everything was perfect. We highly recommend Jodie and suggest that you embrace the opportunity to work closely with her in the planning and details leading up to your wedding. Her experience is priceless!

FC GU16 Soccer

Jodi did a fantastic job of executing the vision that my daughter and fiancé had for their wedding. From the venue to the vendors, everything was absolutely perfect. Such a great evening, I would highly recommend Jodi to anyone who is looking for an event planner to help on their next event or wedding!