ABOUT

Our premier New England event planning agency was founded in 2003 by President Janie Haas upon her move to the North Shore of Massachusetts. Our team offers full-scale, soup-to-nuts event planning in the wedding, social, corporate, and non-profit arenas… we even have an office in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for couples interested in planning a destination wedding.

The team here at Janie Haas Events custom designs and coordinates all the details for your special event—whether it be a wedding, bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah, corporate holiday party, or special occasion. With our endless creativity, positive attitudes, and meticulous attention to detail, we pride ourselves on making each event we execute reflect our client’s unique style. We provide exceptional client service—creating fabulous events while sensitive to your taste, style, and budget.

Having received many awards for impeccable service, including Best of Boston (2013), Best of Boston Weddings (2016), and Best of the North Shore (2012–2024), we are a leader in New England event planning. Whether you’re looking for something funky and whimsical, classic and traditional, or elegant and understated—we are dedicated to creating a memorable event you will cherish for a lifetime.

JANIE HAAS, Founder & President

Janie Haas, Founder and President of Janie Haas Events, has been in the event planning industry for more than four decades. Her events are exclusively branded with her exquisite attention to every detail. Janie has a wonderful working knowledge of, and professional relationship with, many of Boston’s top vendors which enables her to choose the appropriate team of vendors to make each event unique.

Janie is a graduate of Simmons College and has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She resides in North Andover with her husband and dog Roxi (who joins her wonderful staff in the office every day). “Not many people, after all these years, still love what they do. …I am lucky to be one of them!” says Janie.

Maria Simpson, Senior Event Manager

Maria Simpson worked at Yolanda’s, a high-end bridal boutique, as a bridesmaid consultant. It was while working there that she realized she had a passion for the planning side of things. After three years in California, Maria found her way back to the East Coast and landed in the event planning world. Since 2010, she has happily been a part of the Janie Haas Events family. Maria has exceptional organizational skills—along with a great eye for the latest trends and styles. Maria has a respect and outlook for the planning process and is exceptional at anticipating her clients’ needs—giving them true peace of mind.

Maria graduated from Framingham State University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design & Retailing and a concentration in Merchandising. Throughout her college years. She lives in Newburyport with her husband and two children.

Diana Hoffman, Event Producer

Diana Hoffman is an Event Producer with more than ten years experience in the event planning industry. Prior to joining the Janie Haas Events team, Diana worked in Boston, New York City, and Colorado running high-end social events, fundraising galas, and corporate affairs. Diana has witnessed an endless variety of art, culture, and diversity which contributes to her impeccable taste and flair for the non-ordinary. Her upbeat attitude, attention to detail, and ability to organize all aspects of a function have resulted in hundreds of successful events throughout the years. Diana is a very outside-the-box thinker and always goes above and beyond the expected call of duty. Her extensive knowledge of vendor resources also makes her the go-to person for seeking out the best of what’s available.

Diana graduated from Penn State University in 2006 where she majored in Hospitality with a minor in Event Planning. Diana lives in Salem, MA, with her husband and two children.