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Primavera Dreams

Primavera Dreams

Newton Center, MA
5.0 out of 5 rating, 38 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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    Rebecca S. Sent on 02/26/2023
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    Best Planner in Boston for Jewish Weddings

    We met Luba right after we got engaged and worked with her leading up to our original May 2020 wedding date. She continued to help us through multiple reschedules until our eventual May 2022 wedding. Luba was terrific at helping us stay on track with our budget, picking the right vendors, and making sure the whole process was fun. We wanted a traditional Jewish wedding, so it was important to us to find someone familiar with all the traditions and rituals!

    Prior to planning our wedding, we always thought of a wedding planner as an extravagant extra for over-the-top weddings. Yet, given our time restraints – we thought it might be necessary. We quickly came to realize how smart that decision was. Not only did Luba help us work within our budget, but she also made sure the whole process was fun and the wedding exceeded our expectations. Luba introduced us to amazing vendors whose prices were more competitive than those we found ourselves. She also negotiated contracts on our behalf and helped us effectively prioritize where to cut and spend money. Having her organize last minute details and communicate with vendors in the days and weeks leading up to the wedding allowed us to focus on our families and enjoy the wedding.

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Rebecca,

    Thank you so much for reviewing my services. We did it! We moved your date four times, but in the end, we had a fantastic, amazing wedding! I was happy to see you, Ben, and your guests enjoying the day. I loved the speeches and the overall meaningful and joyful ambiance. All the best!
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    Alex G. Sent on 06/05/2020
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    Simply Amazing!

    Luba is one of the most incredible wedding planners I have ever worked with. She is a fantastic person and a true professional. I would highly recommend hiring Primavera Dreams to help you plan your special day. Do not hesitate to reach out to Luba and her team of experts!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Thank you, Alex! It is always a pleasure to work with you and then enjoy the amazing pictures:) I am looking for many more events together!
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    Linda M. Sent on 05/20/2020
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    A beautiful Professional

    Luba is a beautiful professional with a huge heart of caring for every client! She is so very knowledgeable in her profession. She cares and shares and makes each of her couples family. Her knowledge of the destinations, very important, in impeccable.
    Luba is a true professional working with each couple to create the wedding of their dreams. She knows how to make it happen!
    I highly recommend Luba and her team for every wedding couple dreaming of a destination wedding!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Thank you so much, dear Linda! It is always a pleasure to work with you on some exciting destination events and listening to your incredible stories.
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    Dina I. Sent on 04/16/2020
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    Outstanding and worry free celebration

    I just noticed that Primavera Dreams is celebrating its anniversary. By coincidence, we are spending some quality time at home with the family and got to reminiscing.

    In July of last year, though it seems decades ago, Luba has organized my husband’s, Alex Karpovsky, round-number birthday celebration in Italy.

    To say that it was impeccable is to say nothing about it. By Primavera’s measures, it was not a large celebration - around sixty guests and two full days of festivities. But for us, when we started the preparation it seemed absolutely daunting.

    How do you get together people from half a dozen countries all over the world? Many of them have never met each other. How do you make sure they enjoy their time together? And, by the way, the budget we had was (very) far from unlimited.

    Well, looking back it still seems amazing that Luba was able to get it all together and made it look simple in the process. Even during the celebration itself every minute felt like fun times - and none (except for sudden onslaught of mosquitos during an open-air cocktail hour - but the spray did help) felt like fighting emergencies or straining to get things right.

    Of course the location - Lago Maggiore in Italy - is gorgeous and inviting to begin with. But there are lots of choices and actions that could’ve gone wrong. Luba led us every step of the way - from choosing the right venue among many highly variable options to play-by-play entertainment and through every detail including the choice of flowers and the right photographer.

    Every time I think back on the festivities I smile and the quarantine seems just a little less painful when we reminisce.

    We hope - no we are sure - that there will be another family celebration in Italy and Primavera Dreams will be there for us to make it memorable and enjoyable.

    Thank you Luba!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dina,

    Thank you so much for your kind words! Despite these challenging times, I believe people will continue to celebrate the important moments of their lives. I am sure we'll do something amazing with your great family in the future!
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    Jillian R. Sent on 11/04/2019
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    Not only the best day of our lives - but the best planning experience with Primavera Dreams.

    As soon as we discovered Primavera Dreams, we knew our dream of getting married in Florence could be a reality. Being from the U.S., we faced some skepticism from our families when we first started talking about a destination wedding in Italy but fast forward 18 months and now they can't stop talking about how it was the most epic family vacation / wedding that they had ever been to! We couldn’t have done it without Luba. She truly became like a third mom to us (in the best way possible). She is all about creating an experience, not just for the wedding but for the entirety of the planning process. She even came on our venue hunting trip with us one year before the wedding date. I was VERY much a type-A bride and Luba was always quick to respond to my many emails, no matter what I threw at her. We ended up having more guests RSVP ‘yes’ than we initially expected and our wedding of 80 quickly grew to 110 but Luba wasn’t phased by any of the changes and thankfully had her associate, Dina, to help as a second hand. When it came time for the wedding weekend, I felt like I was actually able to relax and truly enjoy the happiest couple of days while Luba and Dina took care of EVERYTHING (coordinating transportation with bus drivers, putting down placecards, favors - to name a few of the 1000 things they did that day). Grazie mille to Luba and Dina for the wedding EXPERIENCE of our dreams!

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    Dear Jillian,
    Reading your review made me feel so happy! I am still under the spell of this incredible atmosphere of your and Jon's wedding. It was, indeed, a fairy tale. And not only because we had it in a fantastic Tuscan villa, but also because of you, a wonderful, kind and happy couple, so in love with each other!
    It was a real pleasure working with you and sharing this fantastic day!
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    Leah G. Sent on 09/25/2019
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    We Were So Lucky We Found Primavera Dreams!

    We feel so lucky to have found Primavera Dreams! We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we decided to host a nearly 200-person Russian-Jewish wedding in my family's Cape Cod backyard - but Luba came to the rescue! She worked closely with us through our year-long engagement to think through every detail, from major vendors to heel protectors for people who wore stilettos in the grass. Luba is proactive, lighting fast to respond, and has a very calming effect on a stressed out bride. She also quickly understood our vision to host a literary-themed wedding and made creative suggestion for how to entertain our guests. More than anything, Luba has an invaluable network of vetted, professional, wonderful, flexible, well-priced vendors that help you navigate the otherwise overwhelming wedding vendor marketplace. She found us our photographer (amazing), hair & make-up (so talented), DJ (unbelievable combination of DJ, live singing, and live saxophone!), videographer (great and had a drone), luxury outdoor toilets, and tent company (so professional). Every single one of these vendors was FANTASTIC on every level, and we cannot be more thankful that Luba found them for us! Because Luba is bilingual, we also asked her to MC the wedding since we had a Russian & American crowd. We felt so comfortable having her lead the evening because she knew every single detail. When unexpected things happened (electricity briefly went out in the caterer's tent so the entree got delayed), Luba checked with me and tweaked the evening's schedule on the fly so that none of the guests noticed. I absolutely recommend her services without hesitation if you're looking for a professional, organized thought partner, coordinator and planner on your wedding journey! We'll always be thankful to Luba for helping us pull off the PERFECT day!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Leah,
    Thank you so much for your kind words. I keep smiling every time I think about your wedding day, the crazy changes in the weather, you and Alex's glowing faces, your touching ceremony, the first dance, and, obviously, the cats! You've made everyone feeling happy, by sharing your love and joy. What a wonderful wedding! I am a lucky planner for being a part of it, indeed:) Best!
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    Olga G. Sent on 10/17/2019
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    Luba was invaluable at our daughter's wedding!!

    We are so so happy we hired Luba to help plan our daughter's wedding this September!
    We wanted to do it in our own backyard on the Cape and we didn't have any idea how to start. Luba met with us a number of times and recommended vendors; explained the wedding "flow" and what we need to think about.
    All her recommendations turned out to be super-valuable and we ended up hiring all of her suggested vendors.
    Luba was very attentive to details and answered all of our questions either in person, by phone or email.
    She was there on rehearsal to make sure the wedding party knows what to do!
    And of course, Luba was the Leader of the wedding day! She made sure everything was set up right at the ceremony and later at the reception; she announced the speeches, dances and coordinated with the caterer and DJ the smooth flow of the wedding.
    We would highly recommend Luba for your wedding!! Couldn't be happier!
  • Alexander
    Alexander P. Sent on 04/15/2020
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    Fantastic!!!

    I can’t imagine most grooms taking the lead when it comes to planning a wedding. In fact, I would personally shake the hand of the man who is able to make final decisions about tablecloth colors, flower arrangements or centerpiece styles.

    A groom is also probably not the one in charge of creating a scrupulous financial plan of expenses for this and that. Usually the couple’s parents take care of this aspect, but in my case, these duties fell to my fiancé Irina and our wedding planner, Luba Gankin of Primavera Dreams.

    At all pre-wedding meetings, I nodded with a serious look, amazed at our planner’s speed and ability to navigate a multitude of planning challenges. Even though Italy is so far away, we had the impression that it was right there in Luba’s capable hands! She was extremely

    knowledgeable about Italian culture, and had myriad connections with Italian vendors and venues. Luba’s planning arsenal has absolutely everything one could want for their wedding; as if by magic, she made all of our wedding dreams a reality!

    Indeed, my wife and I still describe that day as “perfect.” Luba went above and beyond to craft an incredible experience for us and our guests, always going the extra mile to satisfy even the most specific requests (for example, securing an antique baby crib for our newborn daughter). We try to make time every day to look at the stunning wedding photos!

    I can certainly say that anyone looking to tie the knot should get in touch with Luba as soon as possible! If you are looking to celebrate your love and unite your lives in Italy, or New England, embark on your wedding planning adventure with Primavera Dreams!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Alexander, wow!
    Thank you so much for your amazing review! You brightened up my day with your kind words.
    All the best to you, Irina and your wonderful family!
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    Irina P. Sent on 08/28/2019
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    Outstanding; knowledgeable; dependable; creative; classy;

    We bless the moment when we asked Luba, the founder of Primavera Dreams to take us under her wing and organize our wedding in Italy.

    It was Luba’s suggestion about Castello Vicchiomaggio. This castle, standing alone on top of the hill was grandeur, but at the same time very homey. How amazed we were to learn that this Castello for a year hosted Leonardo Di Vinci. What a feeling.... - to live in a suite where Mona Lisa was painted and walk the same floor as Leonardo was walking....What a feeling.... - to see winery fields and true Tuscany still valley through your window.... What a feeling to have your wedding vows in the Venetian style court yard with your very own Romeo and Juliet Balcony...

    But then comes the entire preparation...Food, flowers, invitations, media crew, place settings, ceremony, cake, and even fireworks....
    Step by step, without stress, but firmly, PrimaveraDreams under the leadership of Luba conducted our challenging project from “A to Z”. Hundreds of small and big сhallenges and obstacles were fully managed and eased off for us by Luba. The day of the wedding could not be more organized and yet relaxed and perfect! Luba and her amazing associate Dina sent us all the way to the journey of enjoying of our party and not worrying about anything. A year and a half of hard work was crowned with a unique evening for everyone.

    Say "THANK YOU" is not to say anything.
    Our gratitude is boundless!!!!
    But, once again: Thank You PrimaveraDreams, which turns dreams into reality and makes your wedding a fairytale!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Irina,
    Thank you so much for your review! It was a lot of hard work for all of us to plan and manage your complex wedding and all around the globe guests who kept changing their plans:) But the results were stunning, and we all had a wonderful time in Tuscany. All the best to you and your big, kind and talented family!
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    Maryam L. Sent on 05/30/2019
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    Luba is through, on-time, easy to reach and very professional at her work

    I think 5 start is not enough for Luba, her work and profession worth a lot more than you can explain with words. My husband and I are so busy and hard to find a time that we both are free at the same time. We planned almost 4 months in advance for our wedding and everyone was saying you can’t make it ontime. The first thing I did for wedding preparation was find a wedding planner. We found Luba and after the first meeting I really liked her. She was through, organized and know what she is doing. We were able to find the venue after a week. We had our wedding in the Conners center at Dover and I love this place. She recommended all the other vendors and i really liked them. All the vendors that Luba recommendation were very professional, flexible and nice and friendly. With Luba s advice we were able to prepare everything ready for the wedding day on time. The wedding day everything were planned and run based on schedule, no mess no rush. My wedding was a dream one and all the guests loved it. We got a lot complements and everything went smooth very beautiful and stunning. Luba worked hard to make all my requests and plan for our wedding day happened. She is awesome and I highly highly recommend her.

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Maryam,
    Thank you so much for your kind words. It is indeed hard finishing a Ph.D. in math and organize your wedding in a new location and without any family in proximity. I am so happy that we were able to find the venue, which you loved and all the other vendors. That we were able to incorporate into your ceremony and reception the elements of Persian culture. That you and Jason were happy and relaxed n the day of your wedding! All the best, beautiful Maryam!
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    Sarah Sent on 11/11/2018
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    Primavera Dreams Review

    We brought Luba in the middle of our wedding planning (six months out) to help get us organized and make sure we weren’t missing anything. She was thorough, very organized, and provided great advice. When I started wedding planning, I wasn’t sure whether it was worth investing in a wedding planner (I had already found a venue and most of my vendors), but now I would say it is absolutely worth it. Leading up to the wedding, she was extremely helpful in planning the day, suggesting wedding vendors, and being a sounding board to ensure that we were on track and not missing anything The week and day of, I did not have to think about any planning or vendor organizing. She took care of everything in the background, for which I am very grateful for given I was able to spend a lot of time with family visiting from out of town. I’ve also learned that it is really important to have someone act in your best interests when it comes to negotiating with all vendors - Luba did that superbly! If you are looking for a wedding planner, you should absolutely reach out to her!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Hi Sarah,
    Thank you so much for your kind words!
    You and Siddique wedding was an amazing and beautiful event, and we were so lucky with the weather!
    It was a pleasure to help you, a pleasure to work with you and get to know you better.
    I wish you all the best in your married life!
    Cheers!
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    Shannon C. Sent on 11/07/2018
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    Primavera Dreams Review

    My husband and I can't say enough about Luba. From the beginning, Luba has been there for us as a consistently reliable source of knowledge, advice, comfort, and organization. We had already picked our big vendors - venue, catering, photographer, florist, music - by the time we met Luba. We had found ourselves managing crazy work schedules, without the time needed to devote to finding smaller vendors and working on the details that really bring a wedding to life. We looked into a few different planners, but we knew from our first meeting that we wanted to work with Luba. Her care and attention to us as a couple and calm demeanor showed us instantly that Luba was exactly what we needed. Throughout the wedding planning process and now beyond the wedding itself, Luba has been there for us for the smallest of questions to helping sort out last minute vendor changes. Luba stayed on top of the wedding coordination and timeline when we didn't have time to, working on our behalf behind the scenes and looping us in for decisions when needed. Luba even attended one of my final dress fittings in downtown Boston so that she could learn how to bustle my dress. Where we most needed help was the wedding weekend itself, and Luba's contributions to the weekend were above and beyond. Luba stayed at a hotel near our venue the weekend of and was a calming, helpful source for everyone involved. From coordinating with vendors, to assisting the florist in the set-up on the day of (who later told us she could not have completed it all without Luba!), to making sure everything was easy and magical for my husband and I, Luba really made the weekend an incredibly beautiful experience for all involved. We feel that we now have a friend gained from the process, and are looking forward to staying in touch with Luba. We can't recommend her enough!

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    Dear Shannon,
    Thank you so much for your kind words! I loved, loved, loved your wedding! You and Tommy is such an amazing couple, your families are wonderful, it was a real pleasure to help you with your wedding planning and to attend your wonderful wedding!
    Best!
    Luba
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    Harlan T. Sent on 01/02/2019
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    Primavera is terrific!

    Primavera is terrific. Our wedding planner, Luba, guided us through the process, took care of all kinds of details, and on the day of the wedding quietly made sure that everything went perfectly. In the months before the wedding, she had countless helpful suggestions, gave us great advice, provided great professionals and introductions, and took a lot of the stress out of the process. I can't recommend Primavera highly enough and Luba is a delight to work with.

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Thank you so much! The reviews always boost my energy, raise my spirits and give me a strong desire to continue helping other couples!
    It seems, the new year has started well!
    Warmest regards,
    Happy New Year!
    Luba
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    Danielle Sent on 07/28/2018
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    We just came back to Toronto from our magical wedding near Florence, Italy and had the pleasure of having Luba as our Tuscan Wedding Planner. We worked with Luba for 1.5 years and she was excellent! Extremely organised, offered many beautiful options and couldn't have executed the day any better. Luba was a lifesaver, making sure we got things done on time and was great at mediating the different opinions between my husband and I (which is VERY important when planning a wedding!!). She was always available for a chat, and answered our emails and messages promptly. Luba is very intelligent, well educated, speaks multiple languages ( English, Russian and Italian and perhaps more!) and most importantly has a strong passion in her role as a Wedding Planner! I strongly feel her dedication, extreme diligence and passion are exactly what any couple would be looking for to help create their magical day at home or abroad :)

    Cheers! Danielle & Daniel

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Thank you, Danielle, for your kind words. It was such a pleasure working with you on this exciting project and enjoy the amazing results! Your wedding was exquisite, beautiful and a pure joy!
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    Ilya Sent on 06/29/2018
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    Luba is incredible! She helped me with any aspect of my party. She is very detail oriented. No single issue remained unanswered. Luba made sure that this party ran smoothly and easily! I can't even express how thankful I am!
    I recommend Luba as a planner to any kind of party or event!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Thank you, Ilya, it was such a fun working with you on this event! And I am happy that the event was indeed a great success and everyone was having a good time:)
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    Alla Sent on 06/22/2018
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    Luba helped my children to plan the destination wedding in Italy. Planning a big event is challenging, stressful, hard, overwhelming. When you try to do it distantly with the language barrier not knowing Italian, it is twice as harder. Luba came to the rescue later in a game when her help was needed right away. Her deep knowledge , passion, love to make other's happy took a weight from our shoulders. Luba is simply outstanding. If you lucky to find her, you will quickly realize you don't need to look anywhere else. Luba will become your any event planner for you, your family and friends.

    Luba went far beyond the responsibilities of a wedding planner. She helped to plan rehearsal dinner the day before wedding, she helped to find the boat to take wedding party for a sea trip among Amalfi coast. She stayed in touch all the way through for a little details like transportation of people to and from the points of destination.

    She was a true advocate and completely respected bride's and groom's vision. She ensured everything was exactly the way they wanted. Luba suggested solutions for everything; streamlined communications with all of the vendors and ensured everyone was on the same page. She sincerely wanted everything to be perfect for us.
    We had a wonderful and delightful wedding that we remember with the utmost joy. We would highly recommend Luba to everyone who wants to take the stress out of any party prep!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Thank you so much, Alla, for your kind words. It was a genuine pleasure to help your wonderful children. I am happy that everything went well and everyone did enjoy their time in this amazing part of Italy!
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    Arcady Sent on 07/04/2018
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    My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Luba to plan our Italian coastal wedding. It was a daunting task, to say the least. We're busy professionals living in San Francisco, and about four years ago we fell in love with the Amalfi Coast in Italy. After getting engaged, we searched all over for wedding locations -- California, Hawaii, even Boston. No matter where we looked, we kept thinking of our magical vacation in Ravello. We needed help, and a lot of it. Thankfully, we were introduced to Luba, who specializes in planning destination weddings in Italy. We were incrediby fortunate to have done so. Her knowledge of the area, her professionalism, and her care & understanding for our needs were all above and beyond either of our expectations. From scoping out and picking the location of our rehearsal dinner, to interfacing with boat charter companies, to negotiating prices with Italian-speaking drivers, she did it all. Every time we spoke with her, the inevitable anxiety of a wedding continued to subdue until we felt confident of a genuinely magical experience. And at the end of the day, that is exactly what it was. I cannot recommend Luba highly enough -- she will make your Italian wedding a thing of dreams.

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Arcady, thank you for taking the time and reviewing my business! I was happy to help you with your wedding planning. I am delighted that your destination wedding was such a successful and beautiful multi-day event in one of the most amazing places to get married: Ravello and Amalfi Coast in Italy!
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    Elisa D. Sent on 05/07/2020
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    Best Wedding Planner!

    Luba at Primavera Dreams could not have been a more helpful, efficient, and supportive wedding planner! She took the stress and anxiety out of the process leaving me and my husband to really enjoy wedding planning and our day. Luba made us feel at ease as soon as we met her - she is warm, incredibly smart, and is a hyper-organized professional. She guided us every step of the way - helped us find vendors and handle the negotiations, came with me to my dress fitting, spend hours with me and the caterer selecting the perfect menu, helped with the complex seating chart and was always available to take a call (and highly responsive on email!) and give advice or just offer support when I was stressed. Day of, she worked tirelessly to make sure our day went off without a hitch and knowing she was by my side made me much more calm. I highly recommend Luba - she is the best!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Elisa,
    Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to work with you and help you to realize your dreams. I know how busy you an Y. were, and I am happy that I was able to remove some stress and free up your time during the planning process. We all enjoyed the results, and witnessing your wonderful celebration was an absolute pleasure!
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    Gene Sent on 01/27/2018
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    Luba at Primavera Dreams did an extraordinary job in helping us plan our wedding of 200+ guests. As soon as we met her, we knew we were in good hands! Luba left no stone unturned in helping us find a wedding venue and each one of our vendors. She was so knowledgeable about all the vendors in the Boston area (and I believe she also knows vendors and venues in Italy as she plans events there as well) and was able to narrow down a list for us based on our needs and preferences (and we had a lot!) - a must when dealing with an overwhelming number of options! She is well-connected in the industry and knows about the venues and vendors first hand so is able to offer great advice. Throughout the process, Luba was extremely organized and efficient. She paid attention to the smallest details and forseaw potential challenges and offered solutions. She was extremely responsive and always available for calls - whether to brainstorm, ask questions or just help with general stress relief around the event. The day of the wedding, she was nothing short of amazing - she promised that we wouldn't have to worry about a thing on our day and we didn't. We felt like we just had to show up. The venue was perfectly set up (even more beautiful than we imagined!), Luba kept us on schedule with getting ready and the photographer so that we could start the ceremony and reception on time. We didn't have to field any vendor questions or concerns - Luba took care of everything so we could just enjoy our day and our guests. We are so grateful to Luba for so flawlessly organizing the best day of our lives and bringing calm, warmth and a great perspective throughout the whole process!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Gene,

    Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an honor and a pleasure to help you in your wedding preparation, and I am feeling so happy that your great day went so well. Much happiness and love to both of you.
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    Shannon Sent on 11/03/2017
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    I'm pretty "type-A" and wanted to manage the wedding planning process, but we enlisted Luba's help a bit late in the game after recognizing that we simply couldn't do everything ourselves. We needed someone to keep things on course the day of the wedding, especially for the ceremony, & to manage set-up & breakdown logistics. We are so lucky we found Luba, who went far beyond the responsibilities of a "day of" wedding planner.

    She was a true advocate & completely respected our vision. She ensured everything was exactly what we wanted. Luba suggested solutions before we even recognized that there was a problem (i.e. the necessity for our officiant to have a mic), streamlined communications with all of the vendors & ensured everyone was on the same page, and was always available & responsive.

    She sincerely wanted everything to be perfect for us. For example, we wanted to do a Jewish challah bread-cutting ceremony during dinner, so Luba taste-tested the highest-regarded challahs in the area before selecting the one that would be served to our guests. She even baked the "display" challah used in the ceremony herself! It was beautiful, delicious & her personal contribution to our day was such an honor.

    I am a fairly anxious person & had put so much energy into the vision of our wedding, but on the day of the wedding when getting dressed & taking photos with family, I didn't worry once about what was going on at the venue. I knew we were in good hands with Luba!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Shannon,
    Thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy to hear that you did enjoy your unique day to the fullest!
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    Irina Sent on 10/17/2017
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    We were lucky to meet Luba during our preparations for Bar Mitzvah. Luba guided us from "not-knowing much" to a very joyful stress-free celebration. She suggested a bunch of great vendors, photographers, bakeries and what's mostly important, she explained dos/dont's and what's in-style and expected. That helped a lot because our oldest child BM was 14 years ago. Our son's friends from school said that it was the best BM they've attended (even though we didn't break the bank).

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Irina,
    I am so happy that everything went well and your family and the guests did enjoy this happy and meaningful day!
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    Alicia Sent on 07/08/2018
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    I met Luba late into our planning process, about 2 months prior to our destination wedding on the Amalfi Coast. I was still having trouble making decisions about, flowers, schedules, and finding it difficult to reach small vendors for items such as local Italian gifts for the wedding party. Luba was able to sort out and help solidify plans within a week! Her network on the Amalfi coast was invaluable in finding the most affordable options as well as curating all the details that made our wedding personal and extra special.

    Luba is able to give her opinion based on expertise but also listen to our opinions and desires, as well as give her feedback in a supportive and gentle manner. This was especially important when making big decisions that had become a dilemma for my fiancé and I.

    The week before the wedding I had a meltdown because I felt that the flower color scheme was all wrong. The florist had told me it was too late to change anything, but Luba came to the rescue and was able to negotiate with the florist to make my dreams come true!

    Once we had Luba on board in the planning process I felt as though a thousand pounds of pressure had been lifted from my shoulders. She was so efficient in completing our tasks, and keeping us in the loop of communication, every step of the way. She made us feel at ease even when we were down to the wire. My one regret is that we didn’t work with her earlier in the planning process. She truly saved the day!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Alicia, thank you so much for your kind words. A destination celebration is always a unique and special event! But it may be challenging at the same time. I love the Amalfi Coast and Ravello and was happy to help you with your planning and organization of this multi-day celebration. I am so glad that you and your guests enjoyed your getaway. Best wishes to you!
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    Natalia Sent on 09/05/2017
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    It’s hard to put into words my gratitude to Luba from Primavera Dreams, who designed and realized the great party for our family and friends to celebrate my daughter’s Sweet 16 birthday as a surprise for her.
    We live outside of the US and only return for a few weeks in summer to our house at the Cape. By the time we arrived, the whole preparation was already completed and then perfectly executed.
    We had the great DJ, our kids as well as their grandmothers had a lot of fun with a photo-booth, there were gorgeous red balloons (red is our daughter’s preferred color), and a charming outside setup.
    Luba did recommend the perfect caterer to reflect our food preferences; we had an oyster bar with the freshest oysters, a video entertainment, fireworks, a champagne toast, a birthday cake to die for and dances! All that was captured by a talented photographer, Luba have found for us. It is obvious that she put her heart into it.
    Our daughter was delighted and all of us enjoyed the wonderful celebration.
    Many-many thanks to Luba!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Natalia, thank you for your kind words, but the pleasure was all mine:) Watching the two grandmothers discovering a photo booth and putting on some props was a treat. Your family is loving and beautiful, and your daughter is amazing. I am happy you enjoyed the celebration.
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    Elena Sent on 07/14/2018
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    Luba was amazing in helping us planning our wedding last June (the review is well overdue:))! She is the easiest person to get along with and did an amazing job with every aspect of the planning. Since my husband and I both work and have busy lives, Luba was exactly what we were looking for. She did an exceptional job in finding us the great vendors, organizing our budget and helping us prioritize the tasks at hand to have a stress-free experience. She was thoughtful, attentive and was giving us invaluable advises along the road. Needless to say, she was an enormous help during the wedding day. In the end, we and our guests had a great wedding and actually got to enjoy the process! We have nothing but great memories.

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Elena, I am so happy you did find time in your crazy busy schedule to write this review! Thank you for your kind words, I was happy to help you and Boris and feel grateful that you remember me:) Best!
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    Stanislav Sent on 06/22/2017
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    One can’t imagine how grateful we are for the beautiful celebration Luba from Primavera Dreams created for our wedding! The whole thing was so beautiful and delicate, exquisite and unique. We felt happy and cheerful, and our guests were delighted.

    We hesitated at first to have the attributes of a “typical” wedding, such as the bride’s bouquet or the wedding cake. But Luba convinced us that it would add a nice touch to the whole event and persuaded me that we shouldn’t think about our age but about happiness and beauty of the moment instead.


    We’ve spent a precious day with our children and grandchildren and the closest friends, and everyone told us that we were just stunning.


    Luba helped us to select the place and the room at Taj (we didn’t have enough energy to see ourselves and we just trusted her judgment), and spent time explaining all the menu choices and options. She was handling all the communications with all vendors on our behalf. She did found a great florist, the band, which played the music we liked – and not too loud for us – and helped us selecting an outstanding cake. I wasn’t sure about the makeup but again Luba did found a great make up artist, who came directly to my home and did a wonderful job: everyone was complementing me on how young I looked! And I felt this way!


    It was a happy day in our life and we feel lucky to have Luba to help us with every aspect of it. Thank you, Luba!

    Primavera Dreams's reply:

    Dear Emiliya&Stanislav, it was a pleasure and an honor to be a planner for such a beautiful and unique couple. I wish you many happy years ahead!
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