The Boston Public Library Reviews
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Nicole C. Sent on 11/20/2021Historic meets ultimate elegance - A review from a wedding photographer
As a wedding photographer, I see lots of crazy things. The good ones are memorable and heartwarming; the bad can be embarrassing and cringe-worthy. But what really gets me excited is when people give their all--whether its a wedding or a corporate event.
As someone who works with couples every weekend on intimate occasions like marriage ceremonies there's nothing more satisfying than knowing that the venue team is amazing. I've photographed at Boston Public Library dozens of times and love it here. I know it's not conventional for photographers to write reviews like this, but I wanted couples to know that there's so much you don't see behind the scenes. BPL's coordinators are always cheering you on, putting out fires that you'll never know about, and always have your best interests in mind. They're kind of unsung heroes.
Just wanted to say, well done, BPL. -
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Elena C. Sent on 10/31/2021
Dream come true!!!
It was the dream wedding I could not have imagined. The combo of BPL and the Catered Affair is the BEST! Everything was so perfectly organized and coordinated, the food, the atmosphere and everything around it (including the vendors recommended by the team) was absolutely AMAZING... Meghan Cook is the best wedding organizer. We are still over the moon with just how perfect everything went. -
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Bailey K. Sent on 09/23/2020
Wedding Ceremony
My husband and I had our wedding in the Courtyard at BPL! We did the Picnic Package that was made available to couples who had to cancel their original wedding plans due to COVID. And I am so happy this happened!! We got the last time slot on our original day and were able to have our parents, photographer, and videographer attend. Alyssa at The Catered Affair was our contact at the beginning for logistics and food and was super helpful! We had the Mezze lunchboxes and it was delicious. Ken was our day-of contact and was so amazing!! He allowed us to come in a few minutes early to capture the lighting on the Grand Staircase. Without him, we wouldn’t have captured such gorgeous pictures!! He was super responsive, sweet, and helpful. He was in charge of the music and his playlist was perfect. We’re so happy with the staff, venue, and everything in between. Thank you for turning our last minute wedding into one we couldn’t have ever dreamed of. Thank you! -
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Margot Sent on 01/12/2020The perfect Boston venue
The Catered Affair team at the BPL team made our September wedding seamless from start to finish. Working with Bryanne, our coordinator, and the entire Catered Affair team really made our wedding day so enjoyable – we didn’t have to stress about anything. Throughout the year-long planning process, Bryanne was incredibly responsive, informative, and professional; she helped us coordinate with each one of our vendors to create the perfect day. Day of, Bryanne and Emily orchestrated a completely seamless day from the photos prior to our ceremony through the very end of our reception. My favorite part of working with The Catered Affair was the breadth and depth of their knowledge around wedding planning and their high attention to detail – and the amazing food! I honestly cannot think of a more beautiful place to get married in Boston! -
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Kathleen D. Sent on 09/04/2019
Amazing Venue and Service
I can't say enough about working with the staff at the Boston Public Library and the Catered Affair. They were always prompt in answering my questions, flexible during the planning process and ensured a smooth and perfect wedding day. It could not have gone better. In addition, the food was delicious and the venue beyond compare. Our wedding was truly a magical event and the guests were in awe of how lovely everything was. I can't thank Meghan Crump, Samantha and Erin enough. They were amazing. It was complete and utter perfection! -
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Rose Sent on 10/02/2018I cannot say enough positive things about the catered affair. It was always a dream of mine to get married at the Boston Public Library. They made everything seamless and perfect. They were so easy to work with, and made my wedding day absolutely magical. -
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Sara Sent on 09/25/2017An absolutely seamless day thanks to Erin Davies and Amanda Gallagher. My husband and I are still on cloud 9 after a night that we will never forget. They put us at ease throughout the entire planning process and ensured a seamless execution the day of. As an industry professional it is very difficult for me to let go of tasks and responsibilities during an event but I had no doubt the entire da/night that we were in good hands and staying on time etc. Alejandra was so sweet and constantly made sure that both Zach and myself were fed and drinking water before and after the ceremony. Their calm and professional demeanor was such a relief to us and they truly made our entire family feel so special throughout the entire day. They were extremely responsive throughout the process and very thorough and communicative. We highly recommend the venue and the The Catered Affair.
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User3291197 Sent on 11/03/2017My daughter and her husband enjoyed a flawless wedding celebration at the Boston Public Library.. So many guests complimented us on the reception and made reference to the high level of service by The Catered Affair. The whole team was phenomenal!
It was a pleasure to work with Faith Larsen! She was a steadying, calm presence during the entire planning effort (even when we weren’t so calm)—this is invaluable for anyone planning a wedding. She accommodated our requests for changes and gave us sound advice throughout the entire process. She served as our wedding planner extraordinaire (at a time when we really needed one) without blinking an eye. Faith kept all our details straight (amazing!), coordinated the vendors, created a detailed timeline, and handled all the details of our reception gracefully and with aplomb.
If you want a unique, beautiful venue with a caterer extraordinaire, I cannot thing of a more special place than the Boston Public Library! It was like being in a fairy tale!!!
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Kaitlin Sent on 01/07/2018We worked with Catered Affair to plan our dream wedding at the Boston Public Library. From start to finish, the process with met with ease and enjoyment. Our producer (Erin) and the team met with us multiple times to help us plan details. She and the team aided in every decision we made and truly guided us through everything. Not only were they experts in every aspect of wedding planning, but they truly knew how to capture our vision to personalize our wedding and help it meet our dreams. They truly wanted this day to be perfect for us -- and it was.
The day of the wedding was absolutely flawless. We did not have to worry about any detail as the team was on top of everything and, moreover, they executed everything beautifully. We were even wowed by certain aspects of the day that we didn't expect (for example, we are still hearing from our guests about the incredible dinner service). We could rave more about our experience with Catered Affair at the BPL -- if we could do it over again, we would! -
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Marilyn Sent on 07/07/2017Don’t know how we could have gotten through all the planning and decisions and organizing and agonizing in preparation for our daughter’s wedding without the expertise services of Erin Davis and her team at the Catered Affair at the BPL. They took us through every step with thorough competence and a warm manner. Together with our daughter, we want to thank this crew for quickly answering our queries as if we were the only ones that mattered and for making the days up to and including the wedding a dream come true. Guests commented that they’d been to a lot of classic weddings but this one topped them all………..we think so and are so grateful we chose this venue and TCA. It was perfection!
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User2864779 Sent on 11/15/2016We had an excellent experience with the Boston Public Library and would highly recommend it to anybody considering a venue in Boston. -
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Christine Sent on 06/18/2017Having our wedding reception at the Boston Public Library was a dream come true. The Catered Affair exceeded all expectations making our experience completely effortless. TCA was willing to work with all of our requests and coordinated our vendors pulling everything together for our big day. We received several compliments from our guests. The food was amazing and the overall event was completely flawless. We would highly recommend The Catered Affair and the BPL for any event! -
User2399847 Sent on 10/29/2015From the first time we visited the BPL, it was clear that the venue was gorgeous and The Catered Affair knew exactly what they were doing. We worked with Michele, who guided us through the whole process and handled everything on the BPL side. She was great. Almost everything throughout the planning was very clear - the timeline, what needed to be done, ... - and the BPL listened to any special requests we had. On the day of, we didn’t have to worry about any set-up or organization throughout the night. We were free to focus on enjoying our wedding. (We even had an attendant making sure that we were able to try the food and drinks throughout the night.)
A few downsides: the person contacting the vendors did so without always communicating with us - although this gave us less to worry about, it led to a couple of moments of confusion; and it’s definitely not cheap.
Overall, we are thrilled to have chosen the BPL - a beautiful venue, and TCA has it down to a science.
