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Extraordinary Wedding Coordination Team!

The Bright Blue team were absolutely AMAZING to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend them without hesitation. We engaged Carole and team for our wedding at Calamigos Ranch and they guided us smoothly and confidently every step of the way -- with terrific vendor recommendations, design suggestions and calm reassurance in moments of high stress. The end result was a wedding that our family and friends are still remarking that it was the best wedding ever...romantic, soulful and tons of FUN. Even a couple of weeks before the wedding when we did not yet have all of the details sorted out, Carole reassured us that we had plenty time to get things nailed down and not to get wound up about it. She was right. It all fell into place.

On the day of the wedding, Carole and her right hand Piers were on top of every last detail...allowing us to focus on being connected with each other on the most important day of our lives.

It was the best decision ever to hire Bright Blue. THANK YOU Carole and the whole Bright Blue team!!

Viktor Sent on 09/11/2022

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A magical full moon night that was in the cards!

Carole and her team made sure our wedding day was nothing but magical and helped us stay in the moment. Super professional and love her suggestions to help us make the best day not only for us but our guests. HIGHLY recommend! It was perfection!

Alyssa Sent on 07/17/2022

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Made My Dreams Come True

Carole was so great at making sure things ran smoothly on my wedding day! I couldn't have asked for a better coordinator. She was so professional and was able to make my vision come to life. She was so prepared on the wedding day, she literally had everything one could have needed; she even had an extra garter for me when I misplaced mine for the garter toss. HIGHLY recommend!!!!

Seth Sent on 07/06/2022

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Highly Recommended!

Carole and Mina were absolutely fabulous planners. From our first conversation with Carole we knew that we were in great hands. The whole Bright Blue team made sure that we were 100% taken care of the entire planning process. They made sure that the wedding planning process was absolutely stress free and we were so lucky to have them as a part of our day! In particular, we had to postpone our wedding multiple times due to COVID and Carole and Mina renegotiated all of our vendor contracts and made the process extremely seamless. The wedding day went off without a hitch, every single detail was accounted for, and it was the best day ever! We had fabulous vendors and almost all of them independently remarked to us how much they love working with Carole and how lucky we were to have her - and we couldn't agree more! We have gotten countless amounts of positive feedback from our guests. We would highly recommend Bright Blue to anyone planning a wedding in the LA area!! Thanks so much Carole and Mina!

Gabriella Sent on 07/01/2022

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Spectacular

Carole and her team are nothing short of spectacular. We hired them about 18 months before our wedding in peak Covid times and they were there for us through the entire process from recommendations, to meetings, to styling advice, there was so much attention to detail we knew the team at Bright Blue Events truly cared about helping us have the most special day. Despite our best efforts and extensive planning, the week of our wedding we had a few Covid related hiccups but Carole took everything we were dealt with grace and made us feel so at ease. Our wedding day was great and it would not have been the same without Bright Blue Events, especially Carole, Michelle, Mina, and the other day of assistant. We are forever grateful for all their care, work, and energy!

Shelley Sent on 06/28/2022

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Thoughtful, experienced and amazing people

We were so lucky that our friend Nicole had used Carole and the Bright Blue team for their wedding, and reccomended them to us! We could not have been more delighted with every aspect of our planning process. We planned a wedding in 90 days and could not have done it with out the team guiding us along the way. Their vendor recommendations are outstanding! Our photographer and DJ were BrightBlue referrals, and were as outstanding as Carole and team. They took every change and thought in stride and made sure our thoughts were heard while offering suggestions that elevated our thinking. Day of, I worried about absolutely nothing. I knew they had everything handled and everything was better than I could have imagined. I 100% recommend them to anyone planning a wedding, you won't be disappointed! My only disappointment is that I can't do it all over again!

Jessica Sent on 10/05/2021

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The Best Wedding Planner!

Carole and Esther were amazing!!! We had a pretty long wedding planning (almost two years) due to COVID, and we were in contact with Carole from the beginning. She helped to keep us organized with every detail. We thoroughly enjoyed the planning process because of her.

Our wedding planning was very stressful due to a bad wedding venue; however, Carole ensured we got things done the way we wanted.

Carole worked with us the month of our wedding to finalize timelines, confirm vendors, run rehearsal, and of course, bring it all together the day of the event. We could not be happier with her service in helping us create a timeline that we felt good about and seeing how she turned our vision into a reality to make our ceremony and rehearsal perfect!

Esther, Carole’s assistant, took care of our families and us by paying attention to our little movement and assisting us.

They both were super friendly and easy to work with. They ensured that anything we could have needed that night was taken care of before we even realized we needed something. We were not worried about a single thing the whole day, and they made sure that our wedding day was beautiful and perfect! We will definitely work with them again for our families and friends future events. We highly recommend them!

Cleo Sent on 09/23/2021

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Best Wedding Planner Ever

Carole and Esther made our day so easy and special!!!! Everything was taken care of immaculately. Leading up to the wedding, Carole always promptly responded to emails and went the extra mile to help us with planning. She is very thorough and know all the in and outs of the wedding industry. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator. We feel so grateful that we found Bright Blue Events and used them for our big day!!!!!!

Michelle Sent on 09/17/2021

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Fantastic time working with Bright Blue!

Carole and her team are absolutely fantastic! I consider myself lucky that we found her and her team - and they are worth more than double what they cost! From the start, Carole provided us guidance and remained a calming force throughout the entire process. She provided us with curated vendor list, and each vendor was FANTASTIC. She was the ideal liaison for the month of with each vendor and our venue (Red Bird), and then ran the event beautifully on the day of. Consider yourself lucky if she and her team are free on your wedding day!

Michelle Sent on 09/17/2021

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Fantastic time working with Bright Blue!

Carole and her team are absolutely fantastic! I consider myself lucky that we found her and her team - and they are worth more than double what they cost! From the start, Carole provided us guidance and remained a calming force throughout the entire process. She provided us with curated vendor list, and each vendor was FANTASTIC. She was the ideal liaison for the month of with each vendor and our venue (Red Bird), and then ran the event beautifully on the day of. Consider yourself lucky if she and her team are free on your wedding day!

Miji Sent on 09/06/2021

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10/10 level of expertise, care, and professionalism!!

I know this review is incredibly long but please read this if you are debating between wedding planners or if you aren't sure what working with a wedding coordinator is really like (because that was me!!)

I would give Carole and her team 10 stars if I could!! We booked her in 2019 for our wedding in 2020 and one of the questions I asked her during the initial consultation was how she handles unexpected situations and what would happen if for some reason we had to make drastic adjustments to our plans. Her answer was very professional and gave me confidence in knowing that she was experienced enough to handle anything that could be thrown at us. Well, we all know what happened in 2020 and low and behold, we had to postpone our wedding and pivot everything.

Carole has been a guiding light throughout the entire planning process and she's helped us stay calm and collected. Working with her has been a stellar experience from beginning to end. She's extremely responsive, gave us great advice each step of the way, recommended amazing vendors, and kept us organized and sane up until the big day.

The week of our wedding was hectic due to many of our guests canceling last minute. In the end, we weren't able to meet the minimum guest count for our venue and despite us having already committed to a final balance due, she helped us reduce our count at our venue which saved us a lot of money that would have otherwise gone to waste. She also helped us figure out a way to repurpose the signage we had already purchased so that we could coordinate around the new guest count without needing to redo our entire floorplan or reorder any prints. This is a great example of why it's so important to work with a professional planner!!

She created our timeline, helped us figure out the processional and recessional details, helped us with our floorplan, and knew so much about our venue that she would often answer questions I had before our contact at the venue had a chance to get back to us. Her level of expertise is unmatched.

But none of that compares to how diligent, caring, and detailed-oriented Carole and her team were on the day of the wedding. She and her 2 assistant coordinators went above and beyond to make sure that all we had to do was enjoy our day. These ladies executed everything to a tee. I wasn't asked a single question all day, I was catered to endlessly, and everyone in our wedding party including guests commented multiple times about how seamless the entire day was. Carole and her team WORK HARD. They were running around tirelessly behind the scenes like FBI agents with their headsets the entire time communicating with vendors, keeping everyone to our timeline, and making sure that me and my now hubby had everything we needed. Oh, at one point during the reception I went to take off my heels because my feet were hurting and one of her assistants appeared out of nowhere to help and brought me slippers!!! Also, towards the end of the night, her 2 assistants stayed behind to make sure that my new hubby and I had everything we needed and escorted us back to our room where EVERYTHING WAS ORGANIZED FOR US. Desserts were saved for us to enjoy, our gifts were left neatly in our room, flower arrangements were saved and our sign that our guests left notes on was propped up beautifully. The level of care and attention is unreal.

THANK YOU CAROLE AND THE ENTIRE BRIGHT BLUE EVENTS TEAM FOR PUTTING TOGETHER SUCH A MAGICAL DAY FOR US!!!

Laura Sent on 09/06/2021

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Efficient and easy going!

Carole is the BEST. She made planning our event so easy and stress- free. She sent us curated recommendations with honest input at every stage of our wedding planning. Planning was a breeze because of how organized and efficient she is. Day of, she balanced all of the unique needs of our family members and made sure everything went off without issue. 100% would book again for event needs! Seriously, do yourself a favor and book Carole and the Bright Blue team!

Adam Sent on 08/25/2021

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Breathe a sigh of relief, you just found the missing piece to creating the wedding of your dreams.

If you do one thing for your wedding, it needs to be working with Carole and Bright Blue Events. If you do, EVERYTHING else will fall perfectly into place.

Carole's warmth and experience not only helped us effortlessly navigate our wedding month, but kept us sane for two years prior - including having to postpone our wedding at the last minute due to Covid! (An obviously stressful situation that was made so much better thanks to her guidance.)

Not only did Carole make wedding planning less stressful and more fun, she made sure we could stop the planning on the big day and remain present. We didn't have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day, and that was completely thanks to Carole and her team.

It was immediately clear that Carole knew exactly what she was doing in regards to every single aspect of the event. Her experience made it possible for us to trust her completely, allowing us to fully let go and know we were in safe hands. She answered every question we had with thoughtful, helpful responses, and brought up vital points that we wouldn't have even thought to ask.

Her vendor recommendations were lifesaving, and her insights into how to create a magical day were priceless.
Also, this was a "gay wedding," so anyone looking for someone LGBTQ-friendly will be beyond comfortable.

Feeling unsure about how you want your wedding to go? Carole will guide you.
Know exactly what you want for the big day? Carole will make it happen.

Honestly, I'm sad to not be working with her anymore now that the wedding is over. I need this warm, calming presence in my life daily!

Can't say enough great things, and so happy for everyone who has the pleasure of working with her to help make sure their event is a success. Give her a call today, and prepare to feel a sense of relief instantly wash over you.

Anne Sent on 07/25/2021

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The best money from your wedding budget spent.

This was probably the best spent money from our wedding budget. There are lots of costs that go into throwing a wedding but Bright Blue Events was worth ever cent… seriously.

Carole was AMAZING and I cannot recommend her and her team enough. Whatever service you hire them for, I have no doubt that you’ll be getting so much more than what you paid for. We hired Bright Blue Events as a month-of-coordinator but they went above and beyond for us since the beginning. Carole had relationships with some of our vendors already, which made communication easier. The vendors she hadn’t worked with before, she was so professional and pulled everyone together into a unified team to make my wedding goals come true.

Like many COVID delayed weddings, our plans changed drastically over the year and a half it kept getting postponed. But Carole patiently and calmly lead us through it all. Even when I had lost any excitement for my wedding, she was a constant through it all. I still feel so thankful to her / lucky to have had her get us through the stress of planning a wedding. Also, she is just a lovely person and I would hang out with IRL!

Wedding planning has stressful parts for sure. Hiring Bright Blue Events to help you turn the wedding you imagined into reality without as much stress is a no-brainer.

Angela Sent on 07/15/2021

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Most Caring and Efficient Planner

This is about to be a long review because I truly cannot say enough good things about Bright Blue Events and how above and beyond Carole and her team worked on every single minute detail. Carole and her team were our month of planners with event design and vendor management help. Not only did Carole go truly above and beyond to help us postpone during COVID and help coordinate postponing our dates and contracts with every single vendor, but she was also consistently available for questions, thoughts, and ideas. My husband and my family love you and your team Carole and thank you again for sticking by our side during COVID postponement of a year at no extra cost or hoops to jump through and making our event even more than our dreams could have imagined. If it weren’t for Carole, we would not have had the amazing wedding and memories that we did.
I don’t think there was one time she didn’t answer one of my questions within 24 hours. She was so communicative, direct, and organized. Carole is a GET IT DONE kind of planner and she goes above and beyond with care and detail. Throughout our whole planning process she was constantly available and worked seamlessly with our venue and other vendors. Weekend of, Carole truly went above and beyond again, and so did her team. From constant direction of navigating the rehearsal, scheduling the timeline to a tee (and keeping us on time), working with and successfully directing a crazy and all over the place bridal team and family members, to ensuring that my sister and matron of honor who last minute couldn’t make it weekend of, was even included in the ceremony while having her on facetime virtually throughout the whole thing (carrying around an ipad with my sister on facetime). Carole’s team constantly checked on me and my bridal party and family members and always made sure that we were okay and ran around the whole venue in 100 degree weather with masks on all night ensuring that everyone had what they needed and things were running smoothly. Her team truly made sure that things went flawlessly and had such a care and detail into every action they took. Flawless, seamless, and extremely efficient attention to detail and event execution. Would hire her on the spot again for any future event and cannot recommend her enough. Truly worth every single penny for the “Make it Fabulous” Package. We are so grateful for everything Carole did for us.

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Angela Sent on 01/26/2020

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Best wedding planner any couple could ask for

Carole and her team were the best wedding planners any couple can ask for. We booked them for the full service wedding planning with two additional events. From the start, they've been beyond helpful and crucial in the planning process. We were planning our LA wedding from the east coast, so Carole's team help search and book wedding venue walk throughs for when we visited LA. Carole was with us for 1.5 days to look at these venues. When we were undecided between two, she was helpful in detailing the cost differences and negotiating with the venues on dates and booking process.

After we secured the venue, they made sure we were on track for every small detail, from invitations to florals. They helped us select vendors and even helped us negotiate lower prices for our wedding photographer. Our wedding venue required more work with renting chairs, tables, power generators, toilets, etc but Carole's team made sure everything was accounted for with a detailed timeline and vendor walk through. Since we were planning from a distance, they accepted packages for us and Facetimed us whenever we asked. It was such huge peace of mind.

On the day of the wedding, everything went by perfectly. Carole has such a calming presence and we are so grateful for her even keeled, thoughtful personality. Everything was so thoughtfully planned, including making sure we had some private time after our ceremony to reflect. They helped accommodate every request, and if anything went wrong, I had no idea. All our friends and family praised Carole and the wedding was a huge success.

So grateful for Carole and her team! Don't know what we'd do without her.

Nicole Sent on 11/10/2019

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Best Day of Coordination

My husband and I hired bright blue events for our July wedding. We selected the day of coordination package. Their day of coordination goes above and beyond any other day of coordination package. From the moment we hired bright blue Carole and her team were available for questions and suggestions via phone call or email. About a month before the wedding we had an in person meeting where we went through anything and everything that would we would need/would happen the day of the wedding. Our day of coordinator was also there for our rehearsal and the day of with two assistants. They were all very kind and there to help anyone who needed anything. If you are considering hiring bright blue for your wedding you should do it and you won’t regret it.

Allison Sent on 06/14/2019

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Personable and professional

Carole and her team were amazing from the very first time we met for a consultation. She is so easy to talk to and we felt comfortable working with her right away. I am very independent when it comes to planning but Carole helped me get organized and gave us suggestions on things we never thought of. Our wedding planning was over a year long and when the big day finally came, Carole and her team delivered the wedding of our dreams. Thank you so much for everything!!!

Angela Sent on 02/20/2018

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We could not be happier with Carole and her team (Brianna and everyone else!). Carole has the special ability to be calm and a boss at the same time. She has great vendor recs, is super responsive months before the wedding and most importantly, comes through on the day of. I have been in many weddings and have frequently felt like the coordinators were lacking / didn't care. Carole and her team are the opposite of someone who is just going through the motions of a job - she cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to make sure things go right. They shielded me and my husband from stress on the day of, yet dealt with any issues in an effective way. We got married this weekend and are still on cloud nine - largely because of Carole and her team's hard work to make the day perfect. THANK YOU for everything!!! We are so happy about our wedding and so grateful!

Lena Sent on 02/19/2018

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Carole and Bright Blue Events was key to making our wedding a success! I seriously could not have planning our wedding without Carole. She is SO calm and flexible, it’s amazing. She has everything down - starting with the rehearsal I could tell my wedding was going to be amazing because she was so on top of staying on schedule and making sure everyone knew what they were doing. She always had suggestions and advice and was also happy to work with people I found or wanted to work with. She stayed on top of every email, every vendor. I wasn’t aware of 90% of the things that went on that day. She literally took care of everything, from start to even packing up our stuff at the end of the night. She recommended a florist that was exactly my style and I couldn’t have been happier. Our wedding was at Descanso Gardens in Pasadena and I wanted the natural beauty of the garden to stand out, but I also wanted it to look elegant. I booked Bright Blue Events for decor and day-of help and Carole provided assistance, guidance, and recommendations every step of the way. She truly is amazing at what she does and I highly recommend her for any picky, high-strung bride with an annoying family. :)

Carol Sent on 11/02/2017

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I was incredibly impressed with Carole Grogan and her Bright Blue Events Wedding Planning company. Although Carole was only hired for the "month of and day of event", she clearly went above and beyond that timeframe and helped throughout the wedding planning process. Carole directly contacted several of her recommended vendors directly (rental companies, shuttle companies) and placed our order. She met us several times at the venue during the process. Her suggestions regarding the timeline were spot on and she cheerfully revised and re-revised both the timeline and floor plan many times. A week before the wedding she proactively suggested we change Shuttle companies because of a bad experience she unexpectedly had. Carole always responded promptly and fully to all emails. Carole's team who managed the day of did an excellent job. There were some minor glitches and they gracefully handled them. I loved how they catered to both us and the couple to ensure that we always had everything we needed. They took my car keys and loaded up my car with the presents and saw that other items were loaded onto the shuttle buses. They really allowed me to relax and enjoy the wedding. I would strongly recommend Bright Blue Events and I felt the pricing was extremely moderate -- especially considering all of the work they did.

Sherry Sent on 09/20/2017

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I hired Carole and Bright Blue Events to do day of coordination. However, she basically took over contacting and coordinating with the vendors I had hired about a month before the wedding--this made my life so much easier! She also took care of the floor plan, the timeline, and contact lists. In addition, for the services provided, the cost is super reasonable. I had such a great experience working with Carole and her team. Carole is organized, responsive, and an overall calming presence-which is super important on the big day. On the actual day of, Carole, Kat, and another team member made sure that everything ran smoothly and I wasn't aware of any problems throughout the evening--that's how you know that they are good at what they do! Really, having Bright Blue Events lifted a weight off of my shoulders and allowed me to enjoy the day. You won't regret hiring them for your wedding!

Alexandra Sent on 04/25/2017

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Carole and her team are amazing! I found her through Wedding Wire and instantly felt that Carole's experience, patience, and calm attitude would be the perfect fit for my wedding planning process. I did the 3 month coordination package and it was a great choice. Carole helped me all along the way with questions and advice. Carole and her team carried out the wedding day beautifully and helped us have the best day of our lives. I would recommend her services wholeheartedly!

Rachel Sent on 09/28/2016

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We hired Bright Blue Events for their Day-Of Coordination package for our wedding at Calamigos Ranch on May 28th, 2016, and we couldn't be happier! Carole and Ryan answered every question we could've come up with before we even thought to ask. We met with them several times coming up to the wedding to go over details, and Leah was always manning the emails, taking care of every last thing. They were so organized on the day, and were able to keep everything running perfectly, while making everyone feel comfortable and taken care of. I can't even tell you how many people came up to us and told us that they had never seen a wedding run more smoothly than ours - Bright Blue is to thank for that! Seriously, couldn't do better than Bright Blue!

Kim Sent on 09/26/2016

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Hiring Bright Blue Events was the single best wedding decision I made (besides of course saying yes to my now-husband's proposal ;)). After interviewing numerous coordinators, I hired Carole and her team as my Day-of-Coordinator, and could not be more impressed with their services.

I was not the easiest bride--I probably emailed Carole almost every single day over the past year, and she always responded promptly and with the most helpful answers. Carole and her team were my rock throughout the past year, and I could not have pulled this off without their amazing support! Even though they were technically only Day-of-Coordinators, I felt like they were with me every step of the way. They really do go above and beyond. And they have impeccable taste and know the answers to everything.

A few weeks before my wedding, Carole and team completely took over with my vendors, sending them timelines and reminders and making sure everything was ready to go. This allowed me to focus on last-minute getting ready and spending time with family.

And the day of, oh my gosh, they were INCREDIBLE! Carole and team had everything looking insanely gorgeous by the time we arrived and ran the event seamlessly. I had an awful issue with my officiant who showed up late and acting crazily, and Carole even managed to find a creative way to fire him mid-ceremony and put in a back-up, without any of my guests realizing what had just happened! (Yes, this really happened!) Carole seriously saved my wedding day and made what could have been a disaster the happiest day of my life.

I am sooooo thankful for Carole and her team, and cannot recommend them enough. If you're searching for a wedding vendor, believe me that you've found the absolute best in Carole and Bright Blue Events!!!!

Morgan Sent on 09/25/2016

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LOVED LOVED Carole and her team. Carole has the perfect personality, is so creative and perfectly captured the wedding of my dreams! THANK YOU!

Nina Sent on 08/05/2016

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I wish I could give Bright Blue Events, Carole , Leah and her team (especially Michelle) more than 5 stars!

My husband and I met with a few wedding planners and knew early on in our meeting with Carole that there was no one else we could possibly go with. We hired Bright Blue Events (BBE) for day-of coordination services for our wedding just last month (07/2016) and I can say with confidence we owe the success of the event to Carole, Leah, and our day-of coordinator, Michelle.

When we booked BBE for day-of coordination, I expected to hear very little from them between our initial meeting and rehearsal day, save for a check-in here and there. I couldn't have been more wrong. Carole and Leah were helpful and available through out the whole planning process. They were quick to answer any kind of question we had about planning for our wedding. Carole always remained calm, cool, collected and wildly creative. Her suggestions and recommendations were on point because she listens to you and has a genuine interest to understand exactly what you're looking for and how to make it happen in the best way possible while staying within our budget. Leah, I wish I had someone like her to help in my everyday life! Leah is attentive, organized, responsive and incredibly kind.

When friends and family kept asking my husband, myself, our wedding party, and our parents why we didn't look or seem stressed, it's because we had the BBE team on our side. It's a testament to the great work that BBE does. If you are planning a wedding or any large event, please save yourself the headache and hire Bright Blue Events!

Thank you Carole, Leah, Michelle and the BBE team for all of your hard work. We are incredibly grateful to have had you all on our side so we could truly enjoy our day and live in the moment celebrating our wedding!

Tiffany Sent on 07/31/2016

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When I came across Carole I was instantly impressed with her professionalism and easy going nature. As a bride I was looking for someone who could stay cool and collected in times of stress and Carole and her team were just that. The first time we were in LA, Carole came to our hotel and drove us around to view different venues all over LA. When she picked us up she even arrived with coffee and snacks for the day (this is above and beyond to me!) and patiently waited with us all day until we decided on a venue. We relied on her recommendations for most of our vendors and have no complaints! Everyone that she recommended did an awesome job and we received many compliments on the services provided.

We planned our wedding about a year and a half out and had to communicate with Carole and Leah via email. Leah was also a pleasure to work with, she was very organised and kept us on track with friendly reminders. On the day of the wedding Carole was great at keeping everyone on track and ensuring that Luke and I had a great day. There were a few minor things that happened on the day (as these things always tend to, to no fault of anyones!), and because of Carole I didn't notice until after the fact. One of the bouquets even went missing right before we went to walk down the aisle and Carole and Leah made one up on the spot.

We also used Bright Blue Events for our floral arrangements and they were beautiful! Carole had a clear idea of our look and style and I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. Carole has a great sense of style herself, so she brought had lots of ideas that were complimentary to what I was looking for. It is definitely easier working with an event planner who can do your florals too! If I could give Carole and Leah more than 5 stars I would - I couldn't speak highly enough of them. They were a pleasure to work with, I actually feel like there is a hole in my life now that the wedding is over! They are brilliant.

Samir Sent on 03/22/2016

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Carole, Leah, and the rest of the Bright Blue Events team have our undying gratitude for navigating us through the planning of a 460 guest Indian wedding at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, CA. They were reasonable and flexible, incredibly responsive, had great vendor contacts, and also worked with outside vendors seamlessly. They handled difficult discussions with our parents with great class and care. They were unafraid to share their opinions but also were willing to adjust their plans to match our vision for the day, and they of course had great taste. They were able to remove any stress from the planning process and made it easy to devote all of our time to enjoy our engagement and our special day. Our guests told us afterwards that our wedding day was beautiful, fun, relaxed, and intimate. Just the way we wanted!

I Sent on 03/14/2016

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Oh my word! Carole and her team were a blessing from God! I cannot imagine the day without her. Even our friends commented on how calm and "on it" she was.

Having helped with a bunch of friend's weddings I knew what I was looking for in the wedding and had a lot of things put in place already. I got a lot of my vendors prior to hiring Bright Blue and knew that I needed a "month of" planner to carry things the rest of the way.

I found her team through Wedding Wire when my initial planner fell through. I spoke with a few people and after talking to her on the phone, I knew the search was over. I met her in person about seven weeks to the wedding and it was nice to know someone else was looking over things. For the vendors I didn't have, or hadn't thought about - they made recommendations. Carole and Leah were extremely communicative and responsive - we had so many email threads going to make sure that every question was answered and every concern addressed. Even when I flip flopped on an ides or two, they rolled with it.

She also helped bustle my dress so my maid of honour didn't have to struggle with it. She made sure all the vendors were taken care of, and nothing was out of place that I could see, or that I heard of afterwards. Her value was beyond what we gave her team.

At the end of the weekend, when I as looking for random bits - veil, etc or things i had lost track of, Carole and her team had loaded EVERY SINGLE THING into our car or the best man's car. I wish I could have given her another hug just for that.

If you are looking for someone calm but still nice, who will make sure you can relax on your day, and is very professional, this is Carole.

Ashleigh Sent on 10/07/2015

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I cannot say enough good things about Carole, Leah and the BB team. Our wedding was nothing short of a miracle and it never would have happened if it wasn't for them. Carole was enthusiastic about our crazy wedding venue, and more importantly beyond qualified and capable of pulling it off. We chose a public space that not only required permits and permissions from multiple LA city departments, but also required everything from generators to bathrooms to our own security and she handled it like a pro. I trusted every one of her vendors and was nearly in tears when I finally saw it all come together almost a year later. It was a labor of love for all of us and I wish I could tell every couple to hire them because they are the best. Carole, you truly are my fairy godmother!

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Carole was an absolute delight from A to Z when it came down to planning our wedding. We had previously endured some unfortunate obstacles in our initial plans for an out-of-town wedding but Carole came to the rescue and her patience & grace made the entire experience absolutely magical. Carole was extremely accommodating to our modest budget while still honoring our vision for the venue to decor to food, and beyond. The entire weekend truly manifested precisely as imagined. Carole & her sidekick Leah provided invaluable constant reminders and support to us for all logistics, details (nothing too big or too small) as these things quickly pile up and become overwhelming... She was always there to keep us on track with reminders, to-do lists, etc. Most importantly, Carole is an absolutely selfless, caring, and giving individual. Not once did we feel pressured or uncomfortable with the process or results, she has a lovely demeanor and calmness that helped ease our stresses along the way. Absolutely recommend her and her team for their tireless efforts and wonderful partnership throughout this magical event in our lives. Love You Guys!

Stefany Sent on 06/16/2015

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Carole and her team are AMAZING at what they do.

We hired them for full event planning services and the level of attention Carole and Leah provide are fantastic. We had a few bumps along the way with our design vision. Our ideas kept changing, the budget was adjusted, and we switched vendors multiple times. Carole rolled with the punches, always providing us with updated look books and budgets usually within a a day or two! Leah is the research and email QUEEN. She handles all your small details like a boss. Seriously guys.

The best part about the team is that they are super chill and relaxed. Carole treats you and your family like old friends. If you should decide to work with her or hire her ask to see pictures of her adorable dog!!!!! He may have been the real star of the team.

The day of everything ran super smooth. I was so shocked with how beautiful everything looked. Her team is constantly working but they are never intrusive. They manage to be right on the peripherals, ready to jump in and help, and then disappear to make everything flow smoothly again.

My guests who did interact with the team were even complimenting Carole and talking about how sweet she was.

Fantastic work!!!

Katy Sent on 06/09/2015

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I hired Carole as a DAY OF wedding Coordinator (She also does Wedding planning, I believe) and she was helping me 10 months in advance. She isn't just a coordinator, she's a friend and a therapist. She kept me calm and cool and took care of things that I didn't even realize were things that needed to be taken care of. Every single person that we met with that knew Carole said she is the best there is. The day of, Carole and her team were on top of every. single. thing. There was not one moment that I was worried or stressed about anything- even when my maid of honor's zipper broke and one of her assistants sewed her back into it. Carole is not only good at her job, she's a good person, and I am so thankful that she was the person that I put in charge of everything.
Did I mention she also did my bouquets? Honestly, if you aren't hiring Carole, you're doing it wrong.

Helen Sent on 12/12/2014

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There's not much to add to the positive reviews of Carole and her team. I hired Carole for day-of-coordinating services and it's hilarious that that's what she calls it, because she and her people did SO MUCH WORK, for months and months in advance of my wedding, to make everything amazing. We had a DIY-ish wedding at the 1909 in Topanga and everything was beyond beautiful. It required a ton of coordination because the site is sprawling and kind of complicated, and Carole was just incredible at that. But beyond that, she just took care of everything with such calm graciousness. She calmed me and my mom down in all our craziness. She made the whole thing totally gorgeous. We were freaking out because the ceremony location was in direct sunlight, and Carole went to Chinatown and bought dozens of cheap but lovely paper parasols for our guests-- everyone thought they were so fun and they look great in the photos. Just one example of many of how Carole goes above and beyond. She helped us find vendors and communicated with them for us. We also hired Carole to do our flowers, kind of last-minute because we originally were going to do them ourselves. She knew we were on a budget, worked with us to get the flower cost where we needed it to be, and did a beautiful job-- and also threw in a ton of table arrangements without charging us, just because she knew it would make everything even more beautiful. I know this review is kind of rambling, it's just because I honestly don't have time to write a really coherent review that does justice to the service that Bright Blue Events provides. HIRE THEM. Also, considering all the work they do it's truly a bargain-- not something wedding vendors are known for!

Heidi Sent on 08/27/2014

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Carole Grogan, Leah Stone and the entire Bright Blue Events team did a wonderful job! We hired them for day of planning and they were very on top of both pre-planning and day of coordination. Providing consultation on recommended vendors and etiquette, to contacting and coordinating logistics with all other vendors, as well as preparing very detailed day of coordination paperwork were such some of the MANY things they helped with during the process. As the bride, I was incredibly grateful that as the big day got closer, I was able to relax and put the reigns in their hands. When I arrived at the venue, I cried at how perfect my vision was executed, when I myself had trouble describing and listing all the details out for them :) Kevin and I both were so grateful for your help. Our day was perfect and we sincerely appreciate all your hard work. We recommend Bright Blue Events to anyone that might need a day of or full wedding planner!

Janell Sent on 08/23/2014

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I just got married at The 1909 in Topanga, CA and thankfully I hired Carole and good thing I did. She was amazing to work with on every level. Professional, kind, warm, quick to return any email or call and she contributed an element of ease to what turned out to be one of the best days of my life. Her assistant Leah really helped during the planning process as well, and she was awesome to work with. I would hire Carole again in a heartbeat. Trust me for your wedding day, you want someone you can really trust and rely on and she did not miss a beat. She got every detail down and rolled with changes and alterations up until the last minute like a champ. I highly highly recommend her!!

Benjamin Sent on 08/02/2014

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Carole and crew made our special day feel natural and smooth. Some may details can easily get forgotten, Carole makes sure all of those small details are accounted for.

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First, I think reviews for wedding vendors are biased. Everyone is on such a high after their wedding that every vendor seems like a 5/5. Unless the vendor royally screwed up, people are generally not going to post negative feedback.

With that being said, I truly reflected on the job Carole and her team performed. Here's what I came up with.

Quality of Service: She was the only planner that didn't set a limit on the number of meets. We interviewed 7 different planners and they all advised that after X amount of meets they would charge additional fees. Carole actually drove out to Orange County to meet with us a few times during the planning process. She responded to text messages and emails in a timely fashion. She always had a positive attitude.

Responsiveness: As noted earlier, Carole and her team responded to text messages and emails in a timely fashion; never exceeding 24 hours. Carole would respond to emails at all times of the day from as early as 6am to as late as 1am.

Professionalism: Carole creates a huge wedding binder for each client and has every detail organized. She created a look book for us with what she imagined our wedding would look like. When CC'd on emails with vendors, she was super professional. After developing a relationship with her, she eased on the proper sounding emails with us and started using emoticons such as =) to ease our stress.

Value: If Carole was the most expensive wedding planner we interviewed, we probably still would have gone with her. However, she was on the lower end of the spectrum. This still amazes me to this day.

Flexibility: As mentioned earlier, Carole was flexible with meetings whenever they were needed. Also, she has no problems pinging various vendors to search for the best fit. There was never a time when she turned down any of our ideas, as whacky as they were.

I'm a part time wedding DJ, and Carole is the best coordinator I've ever dealt with.

Josette Sent on 07/15/2014

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Carole and her team did an amazing job. There are no words to describe the great work and that they did. I found Bright Blue Events through one of my bridesmaids who actually worked for Carole for a couple of months. When I first met with Carole, I instantly knew that I wanted her to help me with my wedding planning needs. She was very kind and very knowledgeable.

We met several times to discuss what my now husband and I envisioned for our wedding. She had never done a wedding at the Sheraton Universal Starview room and she took the time out of her day to meet us there so that she knew exactly how the venue looked. This is just one example of her commitment to deliver. After she had a solid idea of what I was aiming for as far as design goes, she created a look book to piece all of our ideas together, which was very helpful. Throughout the year of planning before the wedding, Carole and her team were always available to answer any of my questions and also recommend vendors. I ended up going with several of the vendors she recommended and they also provided excellent services. She was also very flexible. There were many instances where I had changed my mind on certain design aspects but she was always open to them and provided me with ideas on how to achieve what I was looking for. As we all know, wedding planning is very stressful. However, Carole made the whole process less stressful. She somehow always managed to calm my nerves down when I was worried about something.

On the day of the wedding, I was able to enjoy every second of the day without any worries. Carole and her team took care of every single detail and it all turned out beautiful. All our guests were telling my husband and me that it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve ever been too. They also said that it went so smoothly and that everything was so organized. I have Carole and her team to thank for this. I don’t know what I would have done without them!

Jessica Sent on 06/19/2014

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We randomly met Carole while looking at a potential venue in Topanga. She graciously showed us around after meeting with another couple. We weren't sure if we wanted or needed a planner but after our brief encounter, we decided that having Carole help is plan our day would be a must! We booked her "month of" but she went above and beyond over the year helping us plan our day. On the day of our rehearsal, we literally filled her car with all of our DIY decor and she took care of everything the day of. Our day was perfect and I am certain it was because of the talent Carole and her team brings to each event. Thank you again for making our day so special! I highly recommend Carole ❤

Becky Sent on 05/26/2014

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I was referred to Carole by a friend who raved about Bright Blue's wedding planning at her own celebration. From my first phone call with Carole, I had a feeling of calm and security and knew she would be a good fit for me and my fiance as we began the planning process for our wedding. Beyond her multifaceted skills as an extremely professional, efficient, organized, knowledgeable, and uniquely talented event planner, with a background in the arts and running her own catering business, Carole is also just genuinely a caring and warm person and wonderful to spend time with, which is important, since wedding planning can be a long process!

I began working with Carole nearly a year before our wedding date. From the beginning I knew she would work hard to make the wedding true to "us" as a couple and our wishes and preferences. Carole was always on top of everything, and was truly OUR advocate in the planning process. She kept us organized and on track, providing monthly to-do lists, timelines, and a budget, sending reminders, and checking in when appropriate. She attended all the important meetings and asked crucial questions of both us and our vendors I wouldn't have even thought to ask, really doing her due diligence and ensuring that we were working with quality people who would deliver what they promised.

Another great thing about Carole is that because she is so good at what she does, she also works and associates with quality people. Some of the vendors I found through her recommendations and connections, such as my photographer, makeup artist, DJ, and lighting company, were absolutely fantastic and a perfect fit for our wedding.

Carole's day of team is also outstanding. Ryan was on top of everything and extremely organized and professional. Leah is also so organized and resourceful. If there were more space allowed here, I would write several more paragraphs about how great Carole and Bright Blue are, but since I can't, I will just say, hire her!!

John Sent on 05/23/2014

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"Having worked with Many Event planners for over 35 years I have to say that Carole is the BEST! She can handle any Event, is Calm, always 2 steps ahead, Charming, can get noisy Neighbors silenced beautifully, Flustered Brides Settled & elated with her solutions, other Vendors RESPECT her & do exactly as she directs. Just Love her, it's always a pleasure to work with her! If you want a flawless perfectly executed Event that everyone raves about Always get Carole, postpone the event if she's not Available, she's that GOOD!!"

Mary Sent on 11/18/2013

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Carole was amazing. It was like planning a wedding with a friend who did everything for you! There is no way I could have pulled off our dream wedding on budget without her. I did little to no research, just let Carole take the lead and that was all I needed to do! She has amazing taste and a crazy ability to pretty much read your mind!

The flowers she provided for the event were gorgeous--I was blown away that it was our wedding! For a bride that said she didn't care about the flowers, I was sure glad that Carole did because it made such a huge difference in the atmosphere of the room.

She was a calming and professional presence through our entire planning process. Without Carole, I would have lost my mind. Do yourself a favor and call her for your event. I'm glad I did!

Jason Sent on 10/27/2013

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I'm writing this from the perspective of a groom who was involved in the vendor selection process and the wedding, but not much in between. Carole was very organized and helpful leading up to our wedding day, but she completely exceeded our expectations the day of the wedding. My wife did the majority of our planing and Carole saved us because we live in Texas and Carole helped us to manage the event in Malibu. Our first planner was a huge disappointment (DB Creativity, Dana) and we forfeited our deposit to go with Carol. I can't say enough about her. I'm happy to talk to anyone who has questions about our experience.

Sierra Sent on 09/03/2013

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Carole and her Bright Blue Event team were fantastic. We had a DIY wedding where we made all our own fabric flowers and favors and I am so thankful we had a professional helping us organize.

We hired Carole for day of coordination, but she was always available with advice and suggestions from the moment we hired her. In our 3 month prior meeting, she brought up details that I never would have thought of and it would have been disastrous had they been forgotten!

Just knowing she was there allowed me to enjoy the wedding without a single stressful thought. It isnt until now ( a month later) that my friends/ set up crew are telling stories of what went wrong- the cake stand broke, the tables were late- but none of the guests (nor bride & groom) noticed because she fixed it!

She provided us with a timeline that she generously updated every time I had another "bright idea." The timeline allowed all my friends and family and vendors to know exactly when they needed to be where they needed to be. I thought I was a simple lady, until I tried to organize my wedding.

I highly recommend Carole & I promise she is worth every penny.

Krystal Sent on 09/02/2013

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Hiring Carole Grogan of Bright Blue Events was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. 5+ stars!!! She was undoubtedly the biggest asset for our wedding and a total gem. I cannot rave enough about her and cannot thank her enough for everything she did to give us the wedding of our dreams.

Carole is detail oriented, organized, responsive, responsible, and is one of very few people who address questions directly. She has a wealth of knowledge that she generously shares, from vendor recommendations to answering general questions. She had the insight to ask us about items that we hadn’t even considered and she had the experience to recommend solutions for situations we just couldn’t figure out on our own.

Working with Carole was so natural – she has a very calm and soothing demeanor. And at the same time, she is thinking, and observing, and paying attention. Carole is extremely detail oriented and seriously and passionately she takes her role. She made a point to visit our venue multiple times before the wedding to make sure everything was organized and covered. Carole designed a magnificent floor plan and layout for us and also produced a detailed timeline.

The flowers that Carole provided for the wedding were above and beyond anything I expected! The flowers were beautiful, smelled wonderful, and completely encompassed the look and feel of our wedding.

On our wedding day, Carole and her team organized all of our vendors and took care of all of the little details and requests that we just couldn’t attend to. NOTHING slipped through the cracks. All of the signs, menus, favors (including specific favors for specific guests), place cards, and photos were exactly where they should have been! Every single detail was meticulously taken care of.

If you are planning a wedding and are looking for someone thoughtful, organized, and detail oriented to deliver a fantastic and well executed day, hire Carole and Bright Blue Events!

Carrie Sent on 06/23/2013

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Carole and her team were absolutely amazing. She made my vision come true. I wouldn't have known where to start. Carole knows the LA area and its rentals extremely well - she knew exactly where to go to pick up the rentals that made our wedding extra special. Our wedding was absolutely breathe taking and unique. Her services were the best value of all venders, well worth the expense.

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Carole and her team were AMAZING!

We hired Carole as our day-of coordinator. We could not be happier that we did because Carole really went above and beyond the normal call of duty to make our wedding PERFECT. During the planning, she always remained extremely organized and calm and provided great ideas and solutions. During the day itself, her team was coordinated, always in the right spot, and anticipating every need. Below is a more detailed account, but in short, I cannot recommend Carole and her team enough— they were absolutely wonderful.

From early on, Carole got involved by recommending vendors based on our discussions, attending vendor meetings with us, by helping negotiate contracts, and by developing an exhaustive timeline of our wedding day. The vendors that Carole recommended each had exactly what we asked Carole to find, offered a cost that fit our budget, and worked seamlessly with her team.

As we got closer to our wedding day, Carole was so organized and provided us with timelines for us, our vendors, and for our family, with layout drawings of the venue, with lists identifying our wedding party and family members.

On the wedding day, her team seemed to be everywhere we needed them and everywhere running the show. Her team made sure we were all in the right places for all of the pictures; collected and cataloged all the gifts we received; coordinated the ceremony music; adjusted the lighting in the reception room; and kept the caterer, band, and everyone else on schedule. At the end of the night when we went back to the bridal suite, we found the room decorated in flowers, with our ketubah beautifully displayed, some snacks set out for us, and two glasses of champagne. This was entirely Carole's doing, and such a special gift to us.

In the end, Carole made our lives easier and our wedding day more special, which is all I could really ask for. We really can’t thank her enough. We recommend her without hesitation.

Meghan Sent on 05/18/2013

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My husband and I were looking for someone to help us day of our wedding. Carole delivered that and more!

She guided us through three months out till day of. We could not have done this without her!! When we hit speed bumps she was there easing our way, when we had issues with vendors she put out the fires and made things smooth again, when we were in need of a vendor she presented us a list of amazing people to choose from. We had a perfect wedding and it was all because of Carole. Her professionalism, responsiveness, calm, delightful and fun loving attitude are unmatched. She went above and beyond and did it with a smile and ease. We are eternally grateful for finding her and cannot recommend her and her staff (especially Ryan) enough!!!

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Carole was the Day of Coordinator at my wedding, and I also hired her and her fabulous team to do the bouquets and boutenierres of the parents and bridal party. Carole was there for me 100%. Seriously, I cannot say enough good things about her. That being said, I'm going to try anyway:

She always got back to me right away whenever I had any questions, or concerns, and she gave me vendor recommendations within my budget. She got my whole "rustic chic" vision better than I did, and executed the most gorgeous bouquets. And most importantly, she was the consummate professional during every meeting, and the rehearsal dinner. Finally, on the Big Day, as much as my stomach was turning from nerves, I knew that with Carole and Ryan running the show I need not worry about the actual logistics of the ceremony and party. Everything went off without a hitch, and I got to sit back and actually enjoy the most unbelievably relaxed and beautiful wedding day.

In all seriousness, if you are getting married, or planning another event that requires a pro to come in and take care of business, do yourself a favor: hire Bright Blue Events. You are going to be blown away. I know I was.

Alice Sent on 12/11/2012

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Carole and her staff were GREAT!

How we found her:
- She showed us a venue that we didn't end up taking. At that time, we weren't planning on getting a coordinator, but were so impressed by her that we decided to spend the extra money to hire her.

Here are some reasons why:

- She's legitimately experienced for wedding planning and event coordination--she has a culinary arts degree, owned her own catering business for years, and has a background in installation art (you can trust her aesthetic). She's not just a friend of a friend who likes pretty things and might be kind of organized.

- She's adept at keeping everyone peaceful and calm. It sounds silly, but there's something strangely soothing and calming about the way she communicates and negotiates. It's a talent that not many people have. This is immensely important when you're planning a fairly large event with multiple vendors and sometimes many differing opinions.

- She's extremely accessible and gracious with her time. We only hired her for our day-of, but she provided so much more valuable advice than we expected.

- She's very professional, well connected (for example, when we were venue hunting, she was able to recommend several cool spots via connections she had), and has a great list of vendors of varying price ranges.

- **She goes above and beyond** As mentioned, she made herself available to answer all of our questions and give advice even though we hired her for just the day-of. We could go on. Even my friends helping with setup raved about how efficient and awesome the Bright Blue team was.

Thanks Bright Blue!

Jenn Sent on 12/08/2012

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Carole was amazing.

My wedding was amazing! A seventy-five guest, do-it-yourself, rustic-elegant wedding in Topanga Canyon, CA. We met Carole early-on, just after securing our venue, and immediately, we felt confident of her services. At that moment, I was aware I needed someone the day my wedding to “take care of things” yet, I had no idea what that truly meant.

The day of our wedding everything ran according to plan (at least, that is how I felt - awesome feeling for a bride). Carole and I had worked together to combine on all the “day-of“ details. So, even when there were last minute changes, we knew we would be alright. Carole’s team fit right in - professional and you can tell they love what they do which made our special day even more enjoyable.

A wedding is it’s own beautiful, emotional production. I was able to fully relax and take-in every sweet moment of my wedding day.

I highly recommend Carole Grogan & Bright Blue Events

Ida Sent on 10/03/2012

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Not only did I find great peace knowing Carole and her team were producing my wedding, I also found a new friend. Our wedding was two weekends ago and I can honestly say that I miss her emails. Carole is very organized, a gem to work with, creative, and quickly responsive (and this is coming from someone that lives in New York). Planning a San Diego wedding from New York was no easy task, and I am so happy that I chose Carole for my wedding coordination and will be recommending her to many couples - which is how my husband and I found her.

Wedding planning can be overwhelming with the great amount of choices - make this one easy on yourself and book Bright Blue Event. I highly recommend it.

Michelle Sent on 08/13/2012

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I cannot say "Thank you" enough to Carole and her staff for making my wedding day amazing! I hired Carole at Bright Blue for her "Day of" services, but she went above and beyond just being there on the day of the wedding. Carole helped us to develope a timeline for our wedding that was so smooth it practically went off without a hitch. She was there helping me to get organized from the day I hired her and kept everything so organized that I hardly felt stressed at all! I could go on and on about how wonderful Carole and her staff are, but to keep it short all I really want to say is how perfect our wedding turned out thanks to Carole and her staff.

Paulette Sent on 02/03/2012

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What can I say! If you are getting married look no further and book this lady immediately! Seriously!! This was the BEST thing we could have done! I just got married 2 weeks ago and managed to stay pretty stress free but that was because we had Carole from Bright Blue Events. She is just the nicest person, professional, friendly, not phased by anything, detail orientated and willing to go above and beyond for you. Our day went by without a hitch, unbelievably because she was so on top of it all. She gave us tips and advice when we needed it as well as referrals and just helped to make our day truly one of the best days of our lives. Everyone said it was one of the best wedding they had been to and that is because of the work and detail that Carole and her lovely assistant Ryan put in to our day. They care and we needed that. Book her right now and i promised you will not be disappointed. She was referred to us and i will pass her info on to anyone i know that's is planning a wedding. Carole you made our day and we can never thank you enough. Your the best!!

Kathleen Sent on 01/03/2012

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Carole Grogan and her team at Bright Blue Events did a fantastic job with my
daughter’s recent wedding. She was key in helping me to implement important design elements. Her logistics -- especially the day of the wedding -- were flawless. If you are about to embark on the journey of hosting a wedding for the first time, please be aware that proper coordination is critical to a successful wedding and reception.

My daughter's wedding was a big event with sophisticated guests coming from entertainment, medicine and political backgrounds . Carole's input not only added important classic finishing touches which appealed to my guests, she made everything run smoothly which allowed me to enjoy the occasion.

Carole is a rare individual -- she is patient, capable and professional with exquisite taste. I highly recommend not only her services but her as the consummate professional you will love working with.

Megan Sent on 10/21/2011

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If you are looking for a wedding planner, florist, or just someone to calm your nerves as you plan one of the most important days of your life Bright Blue Events is the place to go. I first came into contact with Carole (owner of Bright Blue) at a friend's wedding. I was so amazed as Carole and her assistants worked their magic throughout the day to keep the event running smoothly. From the smallest details such as where to place the flowers, desserts, centerpieces to the larger events (when to the cut the cake, the first dance, etc) Carole was always on top of the ball. After seeing all of the work that she did and how smoothly the event ran I knew I had to hire Carole for my wedding in May 2011.

Now, Carole had a tough job with me. I lived in Arizona and my wedding was in California but that didn't stop Carole from working with me. She helped me through every step of the way and more. When I would come into town for quick visits Carole always took time out of her schedule to meet with me, which sometimes meant hours and hours of planning. Most of our correspondence was through email due to distance. In terms of communication, Carole went above and beyond. If I emailed her, she got back to me within the day. If I called her, she called right back. She was willing to help with everything and anything. For that reason, I also hired Carole as my florist as well. Who knew someone could have so much talent. My flowers were absolutely gorgeous and my centerpieces were so incredibly beautiful. She worked with flowers and fruit (apples) to make beautiful creations that captured everyones eye. People are still talking about how beautiful each detail was.

Skip forward to the day of my event. I got married in a beautiful botanical garden. Carole had a full minute by minute schedule which was given to all key important people (wedding party, judge, dj, photographer) prior to the big day and she made sure the evening ran according to it. She not only made sure my husband and I were happy but our family and friends as well. If the dj got off track, she put him right back on it. Honestly, I didn't have worry about a thing. She dealt with everyone so that I could just relax and enjoy my night, which was the main reason I hired her. I have been to too many wedding where I had to help stack the chairs or serve drinks or where I saw the bride/groom having to deal with situations that came up throughout the evening. There is something so calming and reassuring knowing you have someone to deal with and solve anything that comes up.

Carole not only was my wedding planner and my florist but she truly became my friend in the process. It felt like I had my best friend beside me each step of the way. One moment that sticks out to me most about Carole is that during the night of my wedding my bustle on my dress broke. When she saw a clear breakaway for me she took me into a small room and fixed it for me. I didn't ask her to do it, I hadn't really even noticed but that is the type of person she is. She wanted to make sure that every small detail was absolutely perfect and she did that for me. I wish there were more words that I could use to describe the amount of thanks and appreciation I have towards her but it can't be described in words. My wedding was the best day of my life and I know it wouldn't have been half as perfect if I didn't have Carole. I would recommend Carole to anyone and everyone. Actually, I already have. My brother and his future wife have hired her for their wedding in May 2012. I can't wait to see her again and I am confident their wedding will be just as wonderful as mine.

So, what are you waiting for? Give her a call, meet her, talk with her about your event. I know you will fall in love with her just as much as I did the first time I met her.

Sarah Sent on 08/23/2011

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Where do I begin?? Everytime I got an email, got off a call or left a meeting with Carole, I said to my now-husband 'Wow - she is just amazing - I love her'! She exceeded every expectation of mine, made wedding planning go as smoothly (and enjoyable) as possible and was so pleasant to be around. I have already booked her for 2 additional events for my company since the wedding. I keep thinking back to my wedding and every perfect detail -- this wouldn't have been possible without Carole Grogan and Bright Blue Events. I would highly recommend them to anyone - and will.

Matt Sent on 06/13/2011

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On a modest budget and with very little time...Carole and the staff of Bright Blue Events made all our wedding dreams come true.

She made herself available to us whenever we needed her, and she had the most immaculate and refined taste. We originally only enlisted her as our 'day of even coordinator'...but we ended up using her as 'floral designer' as well...which was the best decision we ever made. I can only imagine what she does if you use her as a 'full wedding planner.'

We truly had the wedding of our dreams...and all our family and friends agreed. Again and again, they said our wedding was one of the most beautiful, elegant, and fun weddings they had ever been to. I can't imagine recommending anyone more unreservedly.

Erika Sent on 08/04/2010

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Carole was wonderful! She was our savior for our wedding and with out her, there wouldn't have been one.

Long story short, our original wedding plans were canceled due to family conflicts. My husband and I ended up taking the matters into our own hands with only 3 months to go and a severely limited budget. We found Carole through a referral and we couldn't have had a better coordinator.

She was very helpful, knowledgeable, and very open to our questions and concerns. We had our wedding in Santa Barbara (100 miles north of Los Angeles) but it didn't stop Carole from planning our perfect wedding. She helped us find the perfect wedding location, the best restaurant in Montecito, and perfect snacks and goodies for the guests (Which she served to our guests personally!). Everything with the vendors went smoothly as well with her in charge.

She even helped me find a wonderful seamstress who was very inexpensive for my dress alterations a month before the wedding!

Carole definitely went above and beyond her services to help us have the perfect wedding were hoping to have, and we are extremely happy with the results!

My husband and I highly recommend Carole for any event big or small. If we plan to have any other event in the future, we are definitely calling Carole to help us out!

Courtney Sent on 10/17/2021

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Carole Rocks (and Mina and Ester)

Carole stuck with us through 4 postponements due to Covid, and she got our 12 vendors in line for each change (including a venue that got sold during the pandemic). Our dream wedding was everything we had hoped and the transition to her day-of crew was seamless. From making sure we had the best tasting wedding food to holding an umbrella to block the sun over the wedding party between photos. BBE made sure everything was taken care of. Spend the money and get a planner— it’s worth it to not worry or stress about anything!

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