Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Boston Wedding Planning Partner
Contagious Events is a Boston-based wedding planning company dedicated to creating bold, bespoke celebrations for couples who desire unforgettable experiences. Founded in 2008, we specialize in custom-designed weddings and events, rejecting templates in favor of personalized planning, timelines, and budgets tailored to each client. Our phase-based approach ensures a stress-free process, with flat-fee pricing and no commissions, allowing couples to focus on enjoying their journey to the big day.We prioritize client satisfaction by offering flexible packagesfrom full-service planning to day-of coordinationand emphasize sustainability through initiatives like donating leftover flowers to local hospices. With a reputation for creativity, organization, and exceptional vendor relationships, we serve clients across New England and beyond, committed to making every event uniquely memorable.
Services
Full-Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Design & Planning
Wedding Management
Destination Weddings
Styled Shoot Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Award-winning phase-based wedding planning methodology
- Flat-fee pricing with no hidden costs or commissions
- Custom-designed events tailored to client personalities
- Extensive vendor network with transparent recommendations
- Sustainability-focused through post-event flower donations
What people say
Flawless execution
Stress-free planning
Exceptional vendor knowledge
Personalized attention
Creative problem-solving
Services
Full-Service Wedding Planning
Our Shindig package offers end-to-end wedding coordination, ideal for couples starting from scratch. We handle venue selection, vendor curation, budget management, and design execution, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision. With 3D mockups, custom websites, and up to three venue visits, we transform ideas into unforgettable celebrations while maintaining transparent, flat-fee pricing.
Wedding Design & Planning
The Hootenanny package focuses on cohesive event design for couples with venues booked. We refine floor plans, curate color palettes, and manage vendor communications while creating detailed timelines and production schedules. Our design services include stationery guidance, lighting plans, and budget optimization, ensuring your weddings aesthetic is both personalized and flawlessly executed.
Wedding Management
Primetime provides seamless execution for couples who self-plan. We oversee vendor arrivals, guest direction, timeline adherence, and last-minute details, allowing you to enjoy your day stress-free. This package includes two coordinators, load-in/out management, and post-event follow-up, ensuring every elementfrom seating charts to gift collectionruns smoothly.
Destination Wedding Planning
We specialize in weddings beyond New England, offering tailored planning for destination celebrations. Our services include local vendor sourcing, travel logistics coordination, and cultural nuance guidance, ensuring your international or out-of-state event maintains the same personalized attention and stress-free execution as local weddings.
Styled Shoot Coordination
Contagious Events collaborates on styled shoots for photographers and vendors, creating visually compelling narratives. We handle concept development, prop sourcing, timeline creation, and vendor management to produce magazine-worthy setups that showcase creative talent while aligning with brand aesthetics and editorial standards.
People
Joe Rogers
Founder & Lead Wedding Planner
Joe Rogers founded Contagious Events in 2008 after a decade of event planning experience. Known for his creative problem-solving and client-centric approach, he specializes in transforming unique visions into reality while maintaining a fun, stress-free planning process.
Questions
What wedding planning packages do you offer?
We offer three packages: Shindig (full-service planning), Hootenanny (design & mid-planning support), and Primetime (day-of coordination). Each adapts to your planning stage.
Do you plan weddings outside New England?
Yes, we travel for select destination weddings and have experience coordinating events in locations like Newport and beyond.
How are your planning fees structured?
We use flat-fee pricing with no hourly rates, commissions, or hidden costs. Packages range from $4,500 to $14,500 based on scope.
Can we choose our own vendors?
Absolutely. We provide transparent recommendations but never require exclusive vendor lists, allowing full creative control.
What sustainability practices do you follow?
We donate leftover wedding flowers to local hospices and prioritize eco-conscious planning practices whenever possible.
Do you offer consultations?
Yes. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your vision, planning stage, and which package best suits your needs.
