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The Purple Orchid, a Maine Event Planning company, specializes in tented, outside and backyard weddings.

No matter what you desire to accomplish, together we will arrange the best solution to make sure your event is exactly what you want. This way we make sure that you can enjoy the planning, be more organized and stay within your budget.

The Purple Orchid, Event Planning has professional relationships with caterers, rental companies, musicians, photographers and artists, ensuring you will be working with top professionals every step of the way!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,200

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,400

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$7,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of The Purple Orchid, Event Planning

Susannah
Susannah Sent on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision!

Hiring Kristina and her team was such a key decision for our wedding - our big day would not have gone as smoothly without their support! Our wedding coordinator, Catie, was with us every step of the way, answering any questions we had and offering invaluable advice. Hosting a wedding on an island is not easy, but it was everything we dreamed of thanks to Purple Orchid. We hired Purple Orchid for the day of coordinator services, and loved how we had the opportunity to connect with Catie a couple of times before the big day, and were provided incredibly helpful checklists and planning documents to ensure we did not forget anything. We cannot thank Purple Orchid enough, and would recommend them in a heartbeat!
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Sophie Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Kristina was our wedding coordinator and she was the best decision that we made. She was incredibly calming and reassuring throughout our wedding planning and we knew that we could count on her. Throughout the small inconveniences that popped up, she was always ready and willing to help sort things out. We honestly do not know what we would have done without her and we are so grateful that we had her there to guide us through the planning process!
Pamela
Pamela Sent on 07/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

True Team Members!

Kristina was our partner in crime for over two years (thanks to Covid and having to delay for 9 months), and we are so thankful to have her throughout the entire process. It was a difficult time planning and replanning the wedding, and Kristina was supportive, honest and kept us apprised of all the next steps. No matter what we knew we could count on her to bring our vision to life and she was a huge help coordinating with all of our vendors. We had no hesitation handing over the reins on the day of, confident that all the details would come together and everything turned out perfectly!
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Ali Sent on 04/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planner in Maine!

Kristina was the absolutely BEST! My now husband and I planned a last minute wedding after having to pivot a few times due to COVID. This was the third wedding we planned spanning from CA to NC then ME. Kristina was the first planner I met with and instantly clicked. She was amazing to work with, kept us on schedule - especially the week of, helped source amazing, budget-friendly vendors and ensured the day went smoothly. Both my husband and I were able to relax and soak up the day with our family who we hadn't seen in over a year! She took every precaution necessary due to COVID ensuring our day was safe yet special. I can't recommend Kristina enough!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 03/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Purple Orchird has a wonderful team! Me and my fiancé ended up not going with any kind of planner (we will see if that was a mistake or not) but purple orchid rep, Kristina, was VERY nice and helped me out even when she knew that we weren't going to hire them. She understood my situation and wanted what was best for me. I cant imagine the kind of service they will provide for people who actually give them money! They are fantastic people and if you need a planner, purple orchid are the ones to hire!
Angelina
Angelina Sent on 09/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we hired them!

WOW were we lucky to have hired this group! Not only did they keep everything wonderfully organized (a trait I can't exactly boast of myself) but they had great ideas and managed some last minute snags without my or my family ever knowing about it! Jarron is impressively efficient and organized and thought of all the things we hadn't well before the wedding weekend. It was such a relief having Jarron and Katherine around to run the day, organize the table settings, set up the ceremony stage, corral guests into the barn just before it briefly rained, bring our dog down to the reception to say hi and even help procure late night pizza! We are so grateful to them for making the day happen so fabulously!
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Aneesha Sent on 07/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible planner!

We are still on cloud 9 from our wedding and cannot thank Kristina and her team enough for making it all happen. From the endless phone calls to all the last minute details to the most perfectly orchestrated day, Kristina did a truly phenomenal job. Even my mom has not stopped raving about our incredible coordinator--we didn't have to worry about a thing and could not have imagined a better day.

Thank you and we hope to cross paths again soon!
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Erin Sent on 07/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Team!

We had an amazing experience with Nikki, Kristina and Jarron on the Purple Orchid Events team. Nikki was our main planner and she was absolutely fantastic! I knew we were in great hands. She was excellent at making sure all the t's were crossed and i's were dotted - making sure every little detail was ready to go and taken care of. We had our dream wedding and it could not have happened with out this team!

Nikki was great at checking in with me as the wedding day got closer to answer any of my numerous questions and to help take care of the vendors as well. I left her all my notes and items that I wanted set up a certain way, and everything was executed beautifully! (even better than I could've hoped for).

The day went so smoothly thanks to Nikki and Jarron - I can't thank them enough and would highly recommend Purple Orchid Events to any future bride. We booked them after my husband's sister used them - another fantastic wedding, which after attending, I knew I could trust this team with one of the most important days of our lives.

Also, they are a delight to work with! They are very kind and very responsive. And they'll make sure your dress train and veil look fabulous walking down the aisle ;)

Thanks for everything Nikki, Jarron and Kristina! Best day ever!
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Whitney Sent on 07/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kristina and her team (Katherine & Jarron) were amazing! I think my laid back personality frightened Kristina at first as I'm a super procrastinator, but she helped make sure all tasks were complete before the wedding. They made sure my day went smoothly. Zach and I were not bothered with anything the day-of and had the best day of our lives. Kristina took us down to a local spot on the ocean to take pictures. I only have a few from the photographer and they are AMAZING- can't wait to see more! Jerron cleaned up as much as possible, making the cleanup the following day super easy. I would highly recommend Kristina and her crew. Kristina is super organized and experienced, and easy to work with. Thanks so much!!
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Elizabeth Sent on 06/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Brian and I are still trying to find the right words to think you and your team for what was a fairytale wedding for us. From the moment I first talked to you I knew you were the planner I wanted to work with. You made everything so easy to plan and make last minute changes. The amount of compliments we received about YOU from Saturday night is incredible. You transformed the boring classic white wedding tent wedding into a colorful wildflower explosion party that was just ABOVE and BEYOND what I ever even knew was possible!

It still baffles me all that planning we did with a million email and just paper discussions on a vision turned into that magical weekend. From taking control at the church rehearsal (still cracking up about that night and Fr. Ed) to the boat then riding around in golf carts when I probably should have been getting ready… oops.. you let my carefree spirit run free and I felt doted on hand and foot. “No” literally never came out of your mouth when I asked for an adjustment….or when I wanted to carry a bale of hay (still sorry about almost giving you..and my mother..and sister.. a heart attack). I remember asking you early on when you said what was the most important thing for me and I told you it was to have my parents stress free and enjoy the night. Im SO pleased that they not only enjoyed the night.. they too cannot believe the quality wedding you were able to put on. The number of “wows” and “stunning” and “best wedding we’re ever been to” comments are still coming in. EVEN your first aid skills were tested and THAT couples asked me the other night to personally thank you for being so kind and helpful with her bum toe.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Good Food Store Good Food Store Wedding Caterers

Kristina is always super-fun to work with. She is highly organized, pays great attention to detail, and has wonderful ideas. She just gets it! Love working with her!

Northern Lights Strings Northern Lights Strings Wedding Musicians

Northern Lights Strings provided the music for an island wedding arranged by Purple Orchid. Kristine and Chelsea saw to the countless details with professional and cheerful efficiency. I look forward to working with them in the future! Lorel Nazzaro, Northern Lights Strings

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