AE Events
Award-winning Boston wedding planner with 5-star reviews and expert coordination.
AE Events is a Boston-based wedding planning powerhouse with a perfect 5-star rating from 109 satisfied couples. Specializing in full-service coordination and day-of management, they excel at transforming creative visions into flawlessly executed celebrations while handling every detail with precision and grace.
Save AE Events, and it's on your wedding.
Everything you save lands on your own Aisle plan, a private page for the two of you. Send the link to your partner, your parents, your maid of honour, and they see the same shortlist, the same photographs, the same dates. No forwarding screenshots.
Booking one wedding planner is easy.
Booking a whole wedding abroad isn't.
This wedding planner sits beside your venue and the rest of the team, one page you own.
Send the same dates to several vendors at once. Replies land in a single thread.
A real person checks availability and chases paperwork while you enjoy the good part.
Services
Hiring a wedding planner in Boston, MA
Why a local planner is essential
Planning a wedding remotely in Boston, MA without someone local is extremely difficult. A planner who works in the area regularly knows the venues, the reliable vendors, local regulations, and how to navigate language barriers and cultural expectations. They handle logistics you can't manage from abroad.
What to budget
Destination wedding planners typically charge $3,000–$15,000+ depending on the scope. Full-service planning (venue sourcing through day-of execution) is at the higher end. Many couples planning destination weddings find that the planner saves them money overall by avoiding costly mistakes and negotiating local vendor rates.
Questions to ask before booking
How many weddings have you planned in this specific area? Do you handle legal paperwork and permits? What's your vendor network like? Will you be present on the wedding day? How do you handle communication across time zones? What's your contingency plan for weather or vendor no-shows?
When to book
Book your planner first, ideally 12–18 months before the wedding. They'll guide every other vendor decision and help you avoid common destination wedding pitfalls.
Questions couples ask
How far in advance should I book AE Events?+
We recommend booking 12-18 months in advance for peak season weddings (May-October). However, we do accept shorter timelines for available dates and can work efficiently on expedited planning when needed.
What is the typical price range?+
Full-service planning typically ranges from $4,000-$8,000+ depending on wedding size, scope, and services selected. Day-of coordination packages start around $2,500. We offer customized quotes based on your specific needs.
Do you travel for destination weddings?+
Yes, we coordinate destination weddings throughout New England and beyond. We specialize in managing out-of-town logistics, vendor coordination at unfamiliar venues, and guest accommodation planning.
What's included in your planning packages?+
Packages include initial consultation, design development, vendor coordination, budget tracking, timeline creation, site visits, and up to a set number of planning meetings. Day-of coordination adds on-site presence, timeline management, vendor direction, and emergency problem-solving.