Socialite by Design

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 10 – 15

About Socialite by Design

Socialite by Design

Events Specialist

With over 15 years of corporate project management experience, Ionica is the founder and creative director of Socialite by Design. Holding a master’s degree in public health, a bachelor’s in business management, and certification from the WeddingMBA Association, Ionica brings a strategic, detail-driven approach to event planning. Known for transforming visions into beautifully executed experiences, Socialite by Design specializes in seamless events that balance creativity, precision, and thoughtful design.

Socialite by Design is Boston’s ultimate one-stop shop for extraordinary events, specializing in product design and décor. We craft every detail including production, rentals, coordination, and premium staff and bartending into seamless, unforgettable experiences. Using the finest furnishings, draping, and lighting, we transform events into moments your guests will remember forever. From concept to flawless execution, we elevate every detail with precision, creativity, and sophistication.

In three words: Creative, Flexible, Honest

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $7,500*

*Plus % of total wedding costs

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $7,500*

*Plus % of total wedding costs

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $1,750*

*Plus % of total wedding costs

Event design

Pricing starts at $4,500*

*Plus % of total wedding costs

A la carte

Pricing starts at $4,500*

*Plus % of total wedding costs

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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4 reviews

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    Denise

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 2, 2026

    Wedding event .

    If you’re looking for a wedding planner and event designer who is creative, professional, and truly passionate about bringing dream events to life, I highly recommend Socialite by Design by Ionica. Her eye for detail, elegant designs, and dedication to creating unforgettable experiences truly set her apart. If you’re planning a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday celebration, or any special event, be sure to check out her amazing work. She pours her heart into every event she creates, and it shows .

  • JW

    Jason W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 2, 2026

    Incredible Design and Experience

    From day one, Socialite by Design understood exactly what we needed. My wife was incredibly anxious leading up to the wedding, but Ionica and the team were so responsive and calm throughout the entire planning process—they never made us feel rushed or stressed. Ionica's design vision for our wedding was stunning in person, even more beautiful than we could have imagined when looking at the initial concepts. The quality of their work was genuinely worth every penny, and they handled every detail with such professionalism and care. We felt supported from start to finish, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how seamlessly everything came together. Socialite by Design made our special day feel effortless, and we can't recommend them enough.

  • MT

    May T.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Feb 9, 2026

    Absolutely Amazing Team

    lonica was absolutely amazing to work with! She truly has a gift for making magic happen-even when time is limited. Her ability to see the vision for your event and provide thoughtful, personalized guidance is unmatched. Ionica took the time to understand what I wanted and made sure every detail reflected that. Her team was just as incredible— going above and beyond to ensure everything was perfectly in place. Their professionalism, creativity, and dedication made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for someone who will treat your event as if it were their own, look no further. Ionica and her team are simply the best!

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    Dora

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Feb 9, 2026

    Peace of Mind

    It was a pleasure working with Ionica and her team. I was referred to her by a colleague, and upon doing extensive research, I reached out to Ionica and was pleasantly surprised with the turnaround response. From the first time that we met, not only did she understand my vision, made me feel at ease, but was able to transform said vision into the wedding of my dreams. She took her time to clearly explain every detail and allowed me plenty of time review all of the options and services without any pressure. Planning a wedding is an extremely stressful process, specially for someone who’s very controlling and detailed oriented, such as myself. The process requires what feels like a million decisions to be made, which for the most part falls squarely onto the bride. However, Ionica and her team took it upon themselves most of those responsibilities, from coordinating with all of the vendors to taking care of every last detail to deliver the most memorable day of our lives. I cannot thank them enough for their patience, hard work and going above and beyond to make our wedding the best wedding I’ve ever been to. Looking forward to working with them again in the future.

We love to plan all types of events, from weddings to corporate and celebratory gatherings. Our team brings the same attention to detail, creativity, and full-service approach to every event we create.
We are your one-stop shop for everything events. We specialize in product design and décor and also provide rentals, coordination, bartending, and professional waitstaff to make every event seamless and unforgettable.
We have no travel restrictions and bring our full-service, elevated approach to events anywhere, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed no matter the location.
Our planning process is seamless and tailored to you. First, we connect with a quick call to understand your vision. If it’s a fit, we schedule a detailed virtual consultation. Once the contract is signed and deposit received, we begin executing every detail of your event with lots of communication, keeping you informed every step of the way as we bring your vision to life with precision and creativity.
Yes, we offer three coordination packages tailored to your needs: Day-of coordination, Month-of planning, and Full-Service event management.

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