Boston Wedding Planner

Based in Boston, MA, SORAYA ensures seamless wedding planning for an unforgettable celebration!
Welcome to SORAYA, where we blend tradition and cultural richness to create extraordinary celebrations.

Based in Boston, MA, SORAYA specializes in seamless wedding planning, bringing expertise and experience to many of the region’s most renowned venues. From elegant ballrooms and historic landmarks to waterfront estates and luxury hotels, we have worked across the Greater Boston area, creating unforgettable weddings. Whether honoring cherished traditions, blending cultural influences, or designing a one-of-a-kind celebration, we ensure every detail reflects your vision with authenticity and excellence.

Beyond planning, our catering and bar services offer a globally inspired culinary experience. With a fusion of international flavors, every dish—from expertly crafted appetizers to exquisite main courses—is prepared with passion and precision, making your event truly unforgettable.

Boston MA Event Planner Soraya BelgacemSORAYA – The Trusted Name in Multicultural Weddings

At SORAYA, we pride ourselves on being the only full-service wedding planning company in New England, with over 10 years of expertise in multicultural and fusion weddings dedicated to authentic celebrations. Founder Soraya Belgacem has built a reputation as the region’s leading expert in seamlessly blending diverse cultural traditions.

Raised in a multicultural and multi-faith household, Soraya developed an innate understanding of global customs, languages, and family customs. Her background and passion for uniting traditions allow her to craft weddings that celebrate; Indian, Lebanese, Chinese, Persian, African, North African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, South American, and European heritages. Whether it’s a vibrant Indian wedding, a Persian Sofreh Aghd ceremony, or a fusion celebration incorporating multiple cultures, SORAYA’s expertise ensures that every detail is thoughtfully planned and executed.

New England Weddings

Located in Boston, MA, and serving all of New England, we specialize in creating unforgettable weddings that honor your heritage and celebrate your unique love story. We’ve had the privilege of working across New England, from the charming coastal towns of Cape Cod and Newport, Rhode Island, to the scenic hills of the Berkshires, as well as throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut. Beyond New England, we are honored to travel worldwide, bringing our expertise and passion to your special part of the world to design a wedding as unique and meaningful as your journey together.

Tailored Wedding Planning Services

From the moment you start planning to your final send-off, we guide you through every step of the process, ensuring your wedding reflects your style, traditions, and vision.

Our comprehensive services include:

  • Full-Service & Month of Wedding Planning
  • Multicultural Wedding Expertise
  • Ethnic Catering and Culinary Excellence

Kayla and Huck

Soraya, Boston, MA Wedding & Event Planner
“SYB will take care of every detail of your event! Soraya and her team are professional, caring, and fun! She made my wedding day perfect. She took care of catering, finding an awesome DJ, and planning all my day of services. With Soraya in charge, I didn’t have to do anything but relax and enjoy my wedding day! I highly recommend her services!”

Anand and Sumana

Soraya, Boston, MA Wedding & Event Planner
“Soraya is the best! She takes complete responsibility in delivering more than what she promised. She listens to our needs, ideas and plans and works out a detailed plan of what she can offer to make our event successful. She has very good contacts for catering service, decorators and rentals.
Read More
Our guests were super impressed with the reception we held for our son and daughter-in-law in our backyard. The whole place looked like a page from the fairy tale. It was a magical evening. She worked tirelessly and made our event a grand success. The best part was she left the house and the yard super clean after the event. That commitment and professionalism is hard to find these days. Thank you Soraya!”

Flora and Kevin

Soraya, Boston, MA Wedding & Event Planner
“Planning a destination wedding in Newport, RI in 6 months while living hundreds of miles away, working full time, moving once cross-country, finding a new job, starting a new job, etc, etc, is no easy task, even with a wedding planner!
Read More
With everything going on in my life, plus the short timeframe (the wedding date we selected was 6 months out from the day we secured the venue), and the fact that I am a perfectionist, I knew I was going to need help. I was lucky enough to come across SYB Event Planning while on Thumbtack. I interviewed a few companies and ended up selecting SYB because Soraya, the owner, and I really clicked while talking on the phone. While I wasn’t necessarily looking for a cultural wedding, I knew she would understand some of the nuances with our families because my husband and I come from different cultural backgrounds. Soraya specializes in taking the time to understand different cultures and she goes out of her way to embed as much or as little as you want of you or your partner’s culture into your wedding. I’m so glad I had Soraya for the entire wedding planning process and for the day of the wedding. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and totally exceeded my expectations (this is a perfectionist speaking…just for some perspective). I don’t think that could have been possible without having Soraya helping along the way. She challenged me to think about things I would have never thought of and took care of all the details. She went above and beyond to make sure the wedding was as successful as it could be. She even drove over 90 miles each way to get us a cute favor that we really wanted for our guests…without hesitating! I didn’t even ask her, but when she heard me talking about what I would like to do if the place was closer, she just jumped in and said she would take care of it. I’m so thankful for everything Soraya did to make our special day a success and would highly recommend her to anyone trying to plan a wedding.”

Rossemary and Hydn

Soraya, Boston, MA Wedding & Event Planner
“I found Soraya after looking for wedding coordinators on the Wire. As soon as we spoke we instantly connected as she was great and understanding what I needed.
Read More
She coordinated our floral arrangements with the best florist in town and managed my wedding day with true professionalism. I relied on her for great advice and am truly grateful for her dedication and pure willingness to make my wedding day a dream.”

Sabrina and Todd

Soraya, Boston, MA Wedding & Event Planner
“Soraya was easy to work with and very professional. She helped make our vision of our wedding day come true! She was present from the very beginning when we chose the venue to the very end.
Read More
Her presence during our wedding ensured that we, the couple, enjoyed our special day. She helped us choose and work with a fantastic team of vendors. I love how she transformed our reception venue into a beautiful place and that she always listened to us. Her team at SYB Event Planning is the best!!”

Elisha and Neil

Boston, MA Wedding Planner Testimonial
Christine Hewitt Photography
“Soraya was a gift! We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner. She made us feel so comfortable from the moment we started working with her.
Read More

She was always available, communicative and helpful. She broke down the whole process and budget for us and reached out to multiple vendors who we never would have known about! We love Soraya!”

Marvin and Sydney

Boston, MA Wedding Planner Testimonial

Livewire Productions

“When I first started planning my multicultural wedding by myself, I felt incredibly overwhelmed. This led me to contact Soraya which I believe was the best decision we made.
Read More
Soraya did a fabulous job of integrating both American and Vietnamese traditions into our wedding, while also accounting for our personal style. She was patient, professional, organized, and always kind. She managed to plan a wedding that pleased not only my husband and I, but also our families.”

Samar and Greg

Boston Wedding Planner Testimonial

Lena Mirisola Photography

“I worked with Soraya for my wedding in July. We had our reception in a beautiful hotel that included a planner, however, hired Soraya to help in addition because of the attention to detail and many decisions required during the wedding planning.
Read More
I am beyond thrilled with my decision to use SYB event planning! Soraya is extremely thoughtful and has creativity mixed with imagination to make your ideas come to life! I didn’t know exactly what I was looking for. She was very patient and helped me put together the most elegant and unique wedding I could’ve ever asked for. The day of my wedding went so smoothly, and so many guests complimented that the wedding was the most beautiful they have ever been to! If you are looking for a professional, caring, creative, personable and enthusiastic event planner, meet with Soraya. I highly recommend SYB for any party, I will definitely be using her in the future for family events/parties!”

Praneetha and Jason

Boston Wedding Planner Testimonial

Klaar Photography

“Soraya was absolutely wonderful to work with and provided us with exactly what we needed for our wedding! She was professional, courteous, accommodating to our budget & dietary needs, and is someone who takes pride in the presentation of her work.
Read More
We originally contacted her for catering services (she has connections with many great restaurants and chefs and really works with you to build your perfect menu-organizing tastings and hand picking each menu item) but she also helped us with everything from finding a DJ to working with our hotel venue to manage the day-of coordination. I would highly recommend you take advantage of Soraya’s “Day-of Coordination” service-she works non-stop to make sure everything flows smoothly, coordinating with all of your vendors and managing the timeline for your entire wedding reception. You do not even notice that she is there during the reception-she works so quickly and behind-the scenes ensuring that everything is perfect! She truly is the fairy godmother every wedding needs! Soraya also has a great specialty and understanding working with multi-cultural weddings. As a fusion Indian/American wedding she was very attentive in accommodating our unique needs (ex. building a fusion menu). I cannot say enough how S.Y.B Event planning, whether you hire them for catering or planning services, is the best decision you will make for your wedding planning!”

Anna and Karthik

Anna and Karthik Wedding Planner Testimonial

Jun Valencia Photography

“Hiring Soraya from S.Y.B. Event planning was the best wedding decision we made! She is extremely professional, friendly, organized, and literally takes care of EVERYTHING.

Read More

We originally contacted her for catering services (she has connections with many great restaurants and chefs and really works with you to build your perfect menu-organizing tastings and hand picking each menu item) but she also helped us with everything from finding a DJ to working with our hotel venue to manage the day-of coordination. I would highly recommend you take advantage of Soraya’s “Day-of Coordination” service-she works non-stop to make sure everything flows smoothly, coordinating with all of your vendors and managing the timeline for your entire wedding reception. You do not even notice that she is there during the reception-she works so quickly and behind-the scenes ensuring that everything is perfect! She truly is the fairy godmother every wedding needs! Soraya also has a great specialty and understanding working with multi-cultural weddings. As a fusion Indian/American wedding she was very attentive in accommodating our unique needs (ex. building a fusion menu). I cannot say enough how S.Y.B Event planning, whether you hire them for catering or planning services, is the best decision you will make for your wedding planning!”

Blog

How To Blend Menus For A MultiCultural Event

How To Blend Menus For A MultiCultural Event

The key to creating a menu for a multicultural group is simple, have something for everyone! Lea St. Germain Photography - Soraya Events For example, when our catering team builds a menu for an Indian fusion wedding we include some traditional Indian cuisine as well...

How To Plan An Asian Tea Ceremony

How To Plan An Asian Tea Ceremony

Did you know the ancient tea ceremony is one of the most important events during a Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese wedding? It serves as a formal introduction of the bride and groom while showing respect to their elders. The ceremony is full of meaningful traditions...

Everything You Need To Know About Lebanese Weddings

Everything You Need To Know About Lebanese Weddings

Ever since Soraya Belgacem, our Founder and Lead Event Planner, was a young girl, she’s loved two things… culture and events! So, growing up in a Lebanese family made her particularly fond of the extravagant Lebanese wedding! At this stage in her career, Soraya has...