From the moment I started corresponding with Catherine at EAST MEETS WEST to get an estimate last spring, she was responsive, professional and accommodating with what we wanted. I was planning the wedding from out of town, but in 7 months of planning, never had one moment of doubt.

We arranged to pick out our decor and have our tasting on the same day last summer and absolutely everything was superb. Catherine also really helped us achieve the look we wanted (which was a bit different from the usual “white wedding” look).

The week of the wedding was no exception. I had many changes to my seating chart (due to a few guests with Covid) and she was always available, reassuring, responsive to my concerns.

I went to the set up and of course she was there and had the whole team humming at an organized pace.

On the day, everything was PERFECT. I live in Los Angeles and many of my LA and NY friends are still raving about the food and saying it was the best food they had ever had at any wedding.

The servers were all so professional, friendly and delightful, as were the two women running the event (of course, Catherine was there to make sure everything went off without as much as a bump in the road).

If you are getting married in Boston, you must hire EAST MEETS WEST. I have very high standards, but again, it was SPECTACULAR.

We loved that the building has historical significance, panoramic views of the water from the main space, and gave us indoor and outdoor options. We worked with Alanna, who couldn’t have been more helpful and communicative over the course of planning our wedding.

I want to note that the Exchange was FANTASTIC at dealing with food allergies and sensitivities. They provided special services to multiple bridal party members with severe sensitivities and made us feel at ease that the day would go off without a hitch!

We had the most amazing experience with Alyson Frieda and the entire EMW team at the ECC. Alyson was so kind, fun, creative, patient, responsive, and all the things you would want in a wedding planner. She was with us every step of the way from start to finish. We had the most perfect day thanks to her and her amazing team. The venue itself was beautiful inside and out. The food was incredible. All of our guests felt so comfortable and were treated so well. We had the best experience. Thank you, EMW!