The Catered Affair at The Boston Public Library

One word: INCREDIBLE! The Catered Affair at the BPL made me the happiest bride in the world! I honestly cannot say enough about how amazing the venue, the food, the staff, and the entire day was. The wedding felt like a fairy tale, and if anything did go wrong, I was blissfully unaware (trust me, that is EXACTLY what you want when you are a bride.)

While I am sure all of the event coordinators at TCA are amazing, I worked with Erin Davies and her team, and would highly recommend them. From day one, they were organized and professional, and helped make all of my decisions feel easy and effortless (I was planning the wedding from DC, so I relied heavily on their help). Erin (who's energy is contagious) truly made my experience unforgettable, and I felt lucky to have her there throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding.

If you get married at the Library, I promise you will have the best wedding imaginable!

When I first met Erin Davies with The Catered Affair, I knew I had found the perfect person to work with on my wedding. Given the number of weddings she does, I don't know how she keeps the enthusiasm so fresh and so honest that I felt as though mine was the only wedding she was doing for the whole year.
I am a fairly laid back bride, I did not stress the details. The reason I was allowed to feel so stress free and to really and truly enjoy the experience is 100% because of Erin and TCA. Erin was constantly in touch with me, keeping me on track with the details that needed attention, and reminding me of the details that were not worth my energy. The planning was so smooth and effortless that I did not have one single moment during the whole process that I felt even remotely overwhelmed.
When the day of the wedding arrived, I felt like royalty. Erin took care of every detail. She had mentioned that the staff (including the AMAZING Pearl) were going to be available for our every need. She wasn't kidding. There was not one moment where I needed a single thing. The staff was invisible, taking care of every detail of the day seamlessly. And when I did need something (whether it was a fresh drink, something to eat, or to get away from a conversation with a relative that went on for one second too long) before I even had the thought, there was someone right by my side taking care of it.
To say that I had the "wedding of my dreams" would imply that I could have ever dreamed of something so wonderful. In my wildest imagination I couldn't have pictured something that even compared to the day that we had. Our guests have sent us thank you cards for the day, that's the first I've ever heard of that.
To Erin, Pearl and the whole staff at TCA at the BPL, thank you seems small in comparison to what you did for Ben and I. You made our day so special, it wouldn't have been complete without you.
Erin Gillis

The Catered Affair team was absolutely phenomenal. Eliza Rafferty, in particular, was the best hostess we could have asked for. She was incredibly responsive and professional, while also being creative and flexible. She was so organized and always kept us on track about what needed to be done by when, while also remaining calm and not making us feel overwhelmed. She guided us through the process in such a supportive way, always knowing when to let us make our own decisions versus when to make suggestions and propose fresh ideas herself. She helped us come up with so many unique touches that made the evening truly magical. She made us so comfortable, and we ALWAYS felt we were in the best of hands. We were also thrilled with the quality of the food and the additional Catered Affair staff. Everything was executed flawlessly. We got so many compliments on both the food and the venue, and Eliza and her team were instrumental in making our wedding everything we hoped it would be. I cannot say enough great things about Eliza and the Catered Affair team. We ADORED them!!!

The Catered Affair at the BPL was fabulous in every way. Not only is the food extraordinarily good and the choices infinite, but the staff is as professional as you can get. Everyone was helpful, knowledgeable, quick to respond to any request, efficient--any positive accolade you could list applied. Our principal contact--the Event Planner, Eliza Rafferty--was outstanding. She was flexible and easy and fun to work with. She had suggestions of vendors in every category, not only who were excellent in their field of work, but who were familiar with the BPL. This was a huge advantage. Eliza had ideas about what works and doesn't, as well as wise advice about timing, decor, music, hotel bloc booking, and so much more. She made it all happen, and truly ran the event itself like a well-oiled machine/performance. As the mother-of-the-bride, I just relaxed and enjoyed the whole evening. She was on top of working with our various vendors, so we never worried about coordination. And, the food! The cocktail hour was lovely, but the meal itself was gourmet all the way. Guests raved about the food, and with good reason. It's the best in Boston! I would recomment TCA at the BPL to anyone. It's not inexpensive, but was worth every dollar!

From our first meeting with the Catered Affair at the BPL we had nothing but wonderful things to say about Erin Davies, our wedding coordinator, and the entire staff at the BPL. They were amazing! The tasting at the BPL was amazing - the food was delicious.We had our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in the courtyard of the BPL, and the reception was in the Popular Reading Room. I was personally not that picky on certain things, such as the cake and decorations around their mantle, and trusted Erin and her team to use the fresh flowers to decorate - and our cake was beyond beautiful and the mantle was stunning! Erin and the staff at the library were very responsive to any issues my husband and I had, as well as any questions my mother had and was always willing to have us come meet for a bit to discuss anything that was on our minds. I get very nervous when the attention is on me, and Erin made me feel so comfortable and calm, and I had a massive weight lifted off my shoulders knowing her and her team were there on our day, and had full confidence any situation or problem would be handled flawlessly. The day couldn't have gone any better if we had done it 10 times over!! It was absolutely beautiful, happy, fun and relaxed! Erin was AMAZING!!! and so was the entire BPL staff!!!! Can't say enough wonderful things about them all - and the FOOD!!!!!! the chef was incredibly flexible with our menu - we decided to offer 2 stations instead of 3 in order to stay within our budget and still be able to offer a good cut of steak and some nice things, which still left our guests 6 main courses to choose from plus sides. Everyone I talked to at the wedding and everyone since went up for seconds or thirds, I keep getting so many compliments on the hor d'ovrs. They were DELISH and everyone loved the choices, the presentation, and the efficiency of the staff. We had our wedding 3 weeks ago, and people are still raving about the food.

Our experience with the Catered Affair was everything it should have been when we planned our daughter's wedding.We had the pleasure of working with the experienced coordinater, James Hansen, who made the process nothing but enjoyable. Having someone to guide us thru the planning process was invaluable and helped elleviate unnecessary stress. The week before the wedding..James statement to me ,"this is a day for you and your family and we don't want you to worry about anything. When you walk into the library we want you to enjoy every minute." That was exactly the kind of day we had thanks to the Catered Affair and staff. We cannot forget the main ingredient of the day, The food which was five star,all around. No regrets on any level.

I had the most wonderful library wedding thanks to the Catered Affair. The entire planning process was a breeze, from choosing the rooms to rent to sampling food and desserts. The BPL is a gorgeous location and the staff is poised and professional. Not a cheap event, but my wedding was worth every penny!

The Boston Public Library was the stunning backdrop for the beautiful August wedding of our daughter and son-in-law.

The Catered Affair is an exceptional company composed of a staff of professional, creative, caring, and committed individuals; most special to our family is wedding planner James Hansen, who worked many months to assure that the very special vision for our daughter's wedding came to life.
The selections for food were extensive, the chef was very open to creative input, for example we wanted a raw bar, and lobster appetizers during cocktail hour for guests visiting from outside of the Boston area, and also wanted to include menu items from the Carolina's,where our daughter had been living for a few years. We were able to work with the chef to create the wedding menu.
The 5 star quality and level of detailed service was beyond anything we could have imagined

TCA is the best in Boston for a reason. The food was amazing and Alec was a pleasure to work with. During the tasting we had a few issues with the food, they happily invited us for a second tasting and the issue was fixed. The guests could not stop talking about the food. Another company had the exclusive rights to the beverage service at our venue, but TCA provided non-alcoholic drinks during the ceremony since it was in a private residence outside. The mint lemonade and watermelon cooler were great... exactly what I asked/hoped for.

I highly recommend...

James Hansen was absolutely amazing! I cannot say enough about him and the service he provided. He went above and beyond for us and made our wedding day even more special and personalized than I had dreamed of. While planning, my mother and I found working with James such a pleasure. He was so responsive and understood my vision. If I knew someone who was getting married at the BPL I would tell them that they must must must work with James. He is the very best and I consider myself very lucky yo have worked with him. I wish everyone did their job like James does his.

Working with Erin and the team at Catered Affair was one of the most enjoyable and stress-free elements of our wedding planning. She had so many wonderful ideas and was able to execute them flawlessly. Our wedding went off without a hitch and we felt so well taken care of. They are all true professionals and an absolute pleasure to work with.

The Boston Public Library provides a magnificently beautiful and intimate venue right in the heart of the city. The experienced, professional and creative wedding planner from the Catered Affair guided us throughout the entire planning process. Ultimately, we were truly able to create a wedding that was a reflection of ourselves as a couple as well as an amazing celebration with all our family and friends.

The Catered Affair was amazing! I had my wedding at the Boston Public Library and they couldn't have been more professional and fun. They helped me plan every step of the way, and wedding day went off without a hitch. A lot of guests said the food was the best that they've had at any wedding and commented on the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. I have already recommended their services to two good friends who are starting the wedding process. They made everything so stress free and I can't believe how easily everything fell into place! They were the best vendor decision I made during the whole wedding process!

The Catered Affair the Boston Public Library did such a wonderful job at my wedding. The food was so delicious and well presented, and we received so many contents on both the quality and abundance of food at our wedding. The cakes were delicious and beautiful, and the alcohol flowed well all night!!! They were great!

The Boston Public Library is not inexpensive, but you wouldn't expect it to be: a historic public building in downtown Boston. For the same price as one of the surrounding hotels, however, you get beautiful architecture, a sense of history, and an experienced and responsive staff who make your preparations go smoothly. We love books and stories, but it was the beautiful courtyard and the elegant Public Reading Room that really sold us, not to mention the gorgeous upstairs rooms that were open for photos.

Because the Library is still open to the public, they may not be able to accommodate every possible plan, but they are more than willing to help you realize a beautiful wedding and reception if you can be a little bit flexible in return.

Had a slow start getting organized but the Catered Affair was very professional, helpful and the food was outstanding. Our guests raved about the food and staff. Would definitely recommend them and use them for future events.

The BPL created an amazing backdrop for my wedding. It was truly unique. The one thing that I would caution about is that we chose to have our dinner in the Popular Reading Room and dancing in the room next door. In retrospect, I may have liked the flow better if dinner and dancing was taking place in one room. On the flip side, having the event take place in different rooms allowed the guests to explore and experience the beauty of the library.

They serviced our rehearsal dinner. High-end with their price, but worth it.

The Catered Affair is high-end, but well worth the price. They lived-up to their reputation for food quality and excellent service. Our guests had a great time and raved about both. They helped us out from concept to completion and our wedding could not have been more perfect. They also brought to our attention things we didn't think of to make our day even more special. We would not have changed a thing!