Something Bleu Wedding & Event Planning Reviews
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Megan Sent on 02/01/2025The Best!!
We cannot recommend Julie/Something Bleu Weddings enough! We did the Event Management Package for our Labor Day 2024 wedding in Duxbury, MA. From 3 months out, Julie was a huge help in finalizing all of our logistics and coordinating our vendors so that everything went off without a hitch. In particular, we were worried about the logistics of our transportation as we were working across several locations about 15 minutes apart and Julie helped alleviate any concerns by being so organizing and getting the timeline down to a T! Everything ran so smoothly the day of and our parents and wedding party were very complimentary of Julie’s support. Something Bleu was always professional and highly responsive in communications with us and our vendors. Julie and her assistant Tina also made the decor we picked out look amazing and totally executed the vision we were going for! -
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Jennipher Sent on 09/27/2024Great Experience!
I would like to thank my amazing wedding planner, Julie Riley, @somethingbleuweddings. Julie was professional and incredibly flexible with my time schedule which helped since I lived overseas. I have never planned a wedding before or helped in planning a wedding so I was not sure what to expect. She created a timeline as well as set an expectation of when everything needed to be executed, e.g. when the save the date should be sent, invitations sent, menus set, everything. Julie designed the seating plan, the ceremony as well as a back-up plan in case it rained, which it did. She was incredibly creative and made me feel confident with my choices. I can't really say enough how much attention to detail Julie gave, down to the timeline of events on the day of the wedding. She made sure that I was comfortable and taken care of on the day of the wedding, as well as my guests. Thank you, Julie! I strongly recommend her.
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Jessica Sent on 06/10/2024
Best Wedding Planner in the Boston area!!!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Julie Riley from Something Bleu Weddings for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Julie provided us with partial planning services, and her incredible organization and accessibility were evident from the start. Julie was always easy to reach and responsive to all our questions and concerns. She truly helped ease my anxieties in the lead-up to the wedding, providing support and guidance every step of the way. Her meticulous attention to detail was particularly evident on the wedding day. Despite a few hiccups, like missing items for the groomsmen, Julie kept everything organized and calm, ensuring the day went smoothly. One of the standout aspects of working with Julie was how she walked us through everything we did and didn’t need for our wedding. Her expertise helped us focus on what truly mattered, saving us time and stress. Our guests were in awe of the beautiful layout and décor, all thanks to Julie's keen eye for detail. On the wedding day, Julie's coordination was flawless. She kept us on schedule and maintained excellent communication with all our other vendors, making sure everything was executed perfectly. Her efforts allowed us to fully enjoy our special day without worrying about the logistics. Julie Riley and Something Bleu Weddings made our wedding day perfect and stress-free. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication, professionalism, and exceptional service. We highly recommend Julie to anyone looking for a wedding planner who can turn their vision into reality with grace and precision. If there is one thing I can recommend for your wedding, hire Julie!!!!! Thank you, Julie, for making our wedding day unforgettable! We are truly grateful for all that you did for us. -
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Olivia Sent on 10/03/2023Julie did a great job at our wedding!
We were pleased with the help that Julie provided to us throughout the wedding planning process. In the beginning, we purchased an event management-type package to assist with planning as we live far away and needed the assistance. We are definitely glad to have done that, not sure what we would have done if we hadn't hired a planner. She made sure our vision came to life and we didn't worry at all that she was helping to get everything set up while our ceremony was happening. Was great at giving us niche/industry-specific answers about the process. Our only regret was not budgeting more for a larger package. -
Leah Sent on 08/21/2023
Outstanding!
Julie was absolutely outstanding to work with! We hired Julie for Design & Coordination services over the ~10 months leading up to our wedding and truly can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience!
Julie is exceptionally professional and organized — she kept us informed of key milestones with our venue and vendor teams to ensure we stayed on track, despite our very crazy work schedules, and was always prompt and responsive, even about the tiniest of questions (and we had many!!).
Moreover, Julie leverages a robust network across the wedding industry and was always armed with a short-list of trusted recommendations for any service or item we wanted to consider, from florals, to invitations/paper goods, signage, specialty lighting, miscellaneous decor, etc. Julie also helped us prioritize the best ways to achieve design “impact” without overextending our budget, including brainstorming a number of creative and bespoke details to layer personal, unexpected touches into our overall design. She quickly understood our style and vision and helped us communicate effectively with our vendors to ensure this vision came together cohesively.
In the final weeks leading up to our wedding, Julie was truly the calming force we needed. She was proactive and transparent to address any information that might have differed from our expectations: e.g., when we ran into a few miscommunications as a result of turnover within one of our vendor teams (completely out of our control), Julie was a strong and effective advocate and resolved several of our concerns within a few short hours.
On the day of our wedding, Julie and the Something Bleu team (thank you Daniella and Rachael!) ensured every detail was in place and every transition was seamless so we could enjoy each moment without any stress. We cannot thank Julie enough and highly recommend Something Bleu to any couple looking for A+ support in their wedding planning process! -
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Caroline Sent on 06/11/2023The Perfect Planner
I originally hired Julie of Something Bleu in 2021 for my 2022 wedding which needed to be postponed. Julie was very accommodating when I reached out to postpone and then went right to work when it was time to start working on my wedding together. I cannot stress how important it is to hire a wedding planner if you are doing a private estate wedding! Julie and her team were wonderful to work with! She starting working with me and my family two months out from my wedding and was successfully able to button up all the vendor details and create the perfect timeline for my wedding day. Julie is very detail-oriented and knows all the right questions to ask! Each planning meeting was informative and efficient and Julie's advice along the way was everything we needed. Julie's colleague, Tina, also served as a coordinator for our wedding day and she was amazing! Tina helped with event setup and keeping our family and friends on time throughout the wedding day. I would highly recommend both ladies! My now husband and I are very happy that we decided to hire a wedding planner. It takes away any day-of anxiety knowing that you have a planner that will take care of all the little details and will have your back! -
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Kelley Sent on 06/02/2023The MOST Amazing Wedding Planner
I honestly don't even know where to start - Julie was amazing. From the moment I met her, I formed a connection with the way she handled herself, personality and professionalism. I immediately booked her full-service package and went right into planning. She attended venue tours with us, set up numerous Zoom interviews with vendors and always provided an updated budget as booking took place. The connections she has from years of wedding planning is invaluable and led to the best vendor team for the big day. Julie always made sure to check-in on me and ask if I had any concerns (rarely did). Hiring Julie allowed me to truly enjoy the wedding process and gave me SUCH peace of mind that everything would be executed flawlessly. Fast forward to the big day and it was nothing short of excellent. Unfortunately, it ended up raining but Julie handled all coordination to ensure I got my outdoor pictures! I cannot thank Julie enough and I hope everyone who reads this review makes a consultation appointment with her! -
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Emily Sent on 09/27/2022Definitely one of the best decisions we made!
Julie was great to work with from the beginning: straightforward, practical, and bringing her in early really paid off in the last couple months when all the little detail questions started to hit. Thanks to her work coordinating all vendors (even a late addition we hadn't initially planned for, who was a little tough to work with) so thoroughly in advance, we had a beautiful, absolutely carefree wedding day, when we were able to just focus on each other and our guests! (Despite a last-minute obstacle, which she handled INCREDIBLY professionally and swiftly!) She dealt with ensuring everyone on our vendor team was insured, vaccinated, understood what we were going for, and showed up when needed - as busy as the last month felt, I knew with her I wouldn't have to lift a finger regarding all the vendors. She really worked to understand my priorities and helped me balance staying involved and making all the fun decisions that go into the wedding day, while not allowing the planning to completely take over my life. I'm so grateful to have had her as a support and sounding board! -
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Lynne Sent on 09/08/2022If we could give 6 stars, we would
It feels impossible to write a review for Julie that can adequately describe our gratitude for her. The best way to characterize her role would be to call her the conductor of our wedding. She guided us through the 18+ month process with expertise and professionalism, but also with creativity, flexibility and warmth.
As is likely true for most people planning their weddings, a lot of “life stuff” happened in the months between booking venue and the big day. Julie helped us prioritize urgent vs non-urgent tasks and allowed us to direct our energy towards only the most critical things when it was in short supply. When our lives slowed down, she was there to chat with us for hours about our vision and always had great ideas on how to bring it to life.
I addition to her personal skills, Julie’s relationships with other vendors were critical for us. She found our DJ, photographer and florist (among other vendors), all of whom were incredibly talented and within our budget. I don't think that it would be a stretch to say that she assembled a Dream Team. This is not something that we thought a lot about when starting to plan, but by the wedding day it was clearly a very critical component for success.
We should say that our wedding was literally perfect in every way, in large part because Julie orchestrated the event with grace and skill. By the end of the process, she felt more like a friend than a vendor. Were we to do it all again, Julie would be our first call!! We feel so lucky to have found her and would recommend her to every couple looking for a planner. -
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Allison Sent on 09/01/2022Best Decision We Made!
It's hard to put into words how grateful we are to have worked with Julie. In the beginning of the wedding process, we were overwhelmed and didn't know where to begin. From the first day we met Julie, the wedding planning got a whole lot easier. From the first day working with Julie, to our wedding day, we felt as if we were the only wedding she was planning. That's how personal, and organized Julie is.
We always say "the best decision we ever made was hiring Julie". Not only is she kind and patient but the relationships she has with vendors are priceless. There were more wedding's this year than ever before and it felt nearly impossible to find vendors who we loved AND had our available date. Julie made sure we had all the necessary information to move quickly, and a list of other vendors as a backup. Julie's communication skills and attention to detail are immeasurable. Her weekly emails helped us stay organized, and on top of necessary payments, updates on budgeting, where we could splurge a bit, where we could save etc. If I could hire Julie to run my day to day life, I would lol
We did not have the easiest time with our wedding venue in terms of their process or communication. Julie advocated for us, dug into the details, asked the hard questions, had some difficult conversations and assured us that no matter what, it would run smoothly. Our wedding day could not have gone better. Julie and her team were absolute rockstars.
We are forever grateful for Julie! -
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Ariel Sent on 08/08/2022Could not more highly recommend SomethingBleu
Words are insufficient to describe how impressed and appreciative we are of the truly exceptional job Julie Riley did as our two-month planner and day-of coordinator.
After months of handling the planning myself, with much frustration and disappointment, it was hard to believe that anyone would come in and pull everything together. I was so glad to be proven wrong.
From our first meeting to begin the two-month coverage, I could see how organized, knowledgeable, and experienced Julie was. She quickly not only gained, but truly earned my trust, showing she would go above and beyond in ensuring we had the very best experience possible. All tasks were handled quickly and expertly, and always to my wishes. Not only was the work done well and right, but with a level of thoughtfulness that made me feel like I was her only client, though I knew she had many others to juggle.
When it was time for the wedding, Julie handled every aspect of the day with poise, dedication, and expertise. She seemed to be in all places at once, making sure everything ran smoothly despite the many obstacles thrown at her. She not only did her own part, but fixed mistakes on the part of others which would otherwise have been disastrous. Without a doubt, she was the hero of the day, and made sure the wedding was not just wonderful for us, but for all our guests.
I could not recommend Julie more highly or have better things to say about her, both as a person and a professional. My only regret is not hiring her sooner! -
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Mary Sent on 06/21/2022Hiring Something Bleu for our wedding was our best decision!
When we first booked our wedding venue and learned it came with an on-site event coordinator, we thought we wouldn't need to hire a separate planner. Then the reality of wedding planning hit us - it's a lot of sending emails, managing vendor communications, and strategic timeline building. None of this was work our on-site coordinator was contracted to help with, and it started to become overwhelming, especially as we planned our wedding from out-of-state and dealing with covid.
The best decision we made was to book Julie of Something Bleu to essentially 'project manage' the two months leading up to our wedding and be there to support us on the day-of. Knowing she was there to answer questions, create our schedule, and guide us through the decision making process took so much pressure off the final months leading up to the big day. And on the day-of, she was the one who made every detail, big and small, run smoothly. It really was thanks to Julie that my fiancé, our families and I were able to relax and enjoy the day. I can't recommend her enough! -
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Kayla Sent on 05/17/2022The ultimate event manager
We used Julie for the last few months of plan ing and coordination. Julie was absolutely phenomenal and ensured a smooth wedding day from start to finish. We had multiple issues to address the week of the wedding, such as, protests where our photos were scheduled to take place and a road closure where our ceremony was being held. Julie to the rescue! Her attention to detail, time management, and calming nature is truly unmatched. I said multiple times the day of our wedding that I couldn’t imagine not having her as a part of our day. We would use Julie 100 times over! My only regret, not having her plan our entire wedding! -
Maura Sent on 10/31/2021
Julie is Amazing!!!
We got married in Salem, MA on 8.28.21 in a backyard private estate wedding and hired Julie as our day of coordinator. Julie was fantastic!!! She is extremely knowledgeable and gave us such useful information and recommendations during the planning process. She was so helpful leading up to our big day and took over all the communication with our vendors. She is extremely organized and created the most perfectly detailed timeline of the day. She worked with all our vendors and made sure they knew exactly when to arrive and what to do. We felt so comfortable and at ease the day of our wedding knowing Julie was taking care of everything. She was also so hands on in helping set up all our table arrangements and decorations. We wouldn’t have been able to pull off our wedding day without her. On top of being amazing and a total pro at her profession, she was so sweet and lovely to work with. Definitely recommend!!! -
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Margaret Sent on 09/01/2021Something Bleu made my wedding possible
Julie was a life / wedding saver. She stepped in about a month from the wedding. She picked right up going over all of our contracts, contacting vendors to get more information, scheduling multiple calls and a site visit with us to get aligned with what we wanted, needed, and what we had. Her communication and professionalism is incredible. I always felt like her only client, even though I knew she was managing multiple jobs at the same time. She made me feel confident that we were in good shape and had thought of everything. She has a ton of resources for preparation lists, tipping guides, and just experience and guidance that she can provide. The day of the wedding, I was able to relax and get prepped with no interruptions or issues. Julie handled all of the issues with the designated individuals to ensure that our day was seamless and stress free. I didn’t know about anything until after. After the ceremony, she was a dream, always there when I needed water, a drink, to find someone, to follow up on something, or even to sew back on my bustle. While a lot of amazing vendors went into planning the day, it was Julie who brought it all together and delivered us the most perfect day. Seriously, you need her. You will not be disappointed with the experience and it will ensure that you have the most perfect day like I did. -
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Kawinthi Sent on 08/09/2021The BEST Wedding Planner
As a wedding planner myself, I knew I would need help executing my own wedding day. As soon as I met Julie, from Something Bleu Weddings & Events, I knew no one else would compare! From the minute we started working together, Julie was meticulous, thoughtful, and reassuring - I had nothing but confidence in her to bring our special day together, and she delivered absolute perfection! We hosted a 200-guest wedding, with lots of curated, personalized details, and a large wedding party - Julie managed it all with ease and grace. As soon as she arrived in the morning to our chaotic suite with 13 people getting hair & makeup done, she calmed the storm. She flawlessly styled our details, to make sure we had photos of all the important stationery and momentos, on top of managing the timing, wedding party, and all of the ceremony prep that had to occur in a very short window of time. She was able to seamlessly wrangle our large wedding party at our ceremony, and took care of details that I hadn’t even thought of (like making sure our extra ceremony items made it back to our reception venue). When we made it to our reception site, everything was absolutely perfect - she styled all of our personalized items, including putting together our 7’ x 10’ escort board exactly how we envisioned it. During our reception, Julie was by my side for whatever we needed, including helping me into and out of various outfits & shoes! She managed the timing of the reception, and even though we were running behind at one point, she seamlessly worked with our vendor team to make sure everything got back on track, all while reassuring us along the way. I cannot recommend Julie enough, as a fellow planner and now, a former bride. If you are looking for someone to flawlessly plan and execute your event, she’s the one you want by your side! -
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Cassandra Sent on 07/28/2021Wonderful!
As a wedding vendor, it's very important for me to build a team of strong, professional, and timely fellow vendors that can help create an optimal experience for our shared clients. This is exactly what I found in Julie! Working with her was enjoyable. She was timely with her email responses and warm in her interactions. I would be more than happy to work with Julie again! -
Rosebud Sent on 04/30/2021
A Professional Gem!
I've worked with Julie from Something Bleu Weddings on a few styled shoots and a personal dinner and has always been such a treat! Each time I’ve worked with her, she has put together an impressive team of vendors to create an extraordinary result. She is so creative and continues to bring stunning ideas that showcase authenticity and beauty. Julie works very professionally but is a gem of a gal, someone any bride would definitely feel comfortable with! -
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Shannon Sent on 04/15/2020
Julie saved us
We could not have handled our 120 guest backyard wedding without Julie. If you are on the fence about whether to hire her, it will be the best money you spend on your wedding or other event. I wanted to be guest at our daughter's wedding held at our home. On the day of the wedding, I was a wreck until she arrived and took over. Julie was so calm and professional; I just left everything in her hands for the rest of the day. It was perfect. -
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Kelly Sent on 09/20/2019Excellent day-of services
I planned a backyard wedding at my parents' house, and Julie's help was crucial in having such an amazing day. She helped us organize the flow and layout of the yard and the day ahead of time, quickly answering any (long or short) emails thoroughly. On the day of my wedding, she arrived, briefly checked in with my mother and me about the specifics of what we had agreed to, and then got straight to work setting up our tables and decorations without any further questions. She appeared exactly when needed to help facilitate the ceremony timing, and blended seamlessly into the background during all other moments, organizing and taking care of anything that needed to be handled.
A wedding goes by so quickly, and having Julie around allowed my mother, the host, to focus on greeting old friends and walking me down the aisle, rather than greeting vendors or fetching last-minute needs. Julie Riley is well organized, experienced, and very knowledgeable about all aspects of all types of weddings. I would highly recommend her service to any bride, and especially any bride hosting a backyard wedding. -
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Christina Sent on 07/27/2019Above & Beyond Day-of-Wedding Coordination
Day of Coordinators are the silent unsung heroes of the wedding day. As a fellow wedding vendor I always encourage brides to have one if they don't already have a full planner or coordinator. So when it came to my own wedding day I knew I needed a day of coordinator to relieve any day of pressures and keep everything running smoothly. I can't even begin to describe how happy I am that I connected with Julie.
From our initial conversation I could tell how organized and detail-focused she was. It was also clear that she had a passion for planning and coordinating. She brought up so many great points and reminders that I didn't even think about! And as a fellow wedding vendor I thought I had this on lock haha.
Her communication through the whole process was incredibly professional, reassuring, and kind. When it came to the actual wedding day it was such an incredible relief to not worry about setup and logistics. Instead I could focus on marrying the love of my life and celebrating with my friends. I chose to have my wedding at a venue where I knew that I could bring in all my own vendors I wanted from catering to alcohol to decor. Julie made sure that each vendor knew the correct timeline for deliveries and helped to make sure everything was in place. She even set up the sweetheart table and table decor!
And while Julie did an outstanding job coordinating the day and making sure everything ran smoothly, I will be forever grateful for her kindness and genuine willingness to make sure that my husband and I had nothing to worry about. My father has some mobility issues and specific health needs and Julie made sure that my parents were comfortable. Even making sure that my dad got to the reception hall first to make sure he could comfortably access anything he needed. She also checked in on my parents throughout the night to make sure they had everything they were ok. We also had our dog be part of our wedding and Julie checked up on her during the reception a few times making sure she got a few walks and extra attention.
My husband and I are forever grateful for the part Julie played in making our day as fun and easy as it was. If you are looking for someone that you can trust with your wedding day, Julie is IT.
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Kalie Sent on 11/03/2018Fall Wedding Coordination
I don’t know what we would have done without Julie on our wedding day. She did it all (and more) for us to ensure everything went smoothly. Our families are still raving about her to us, weeks after! Thank you Julie! -
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Kate Sent on 07/01/2018Julie coordinated with vendors, helped our reception look gorgeous (we had extra flowers so she placed them all around the space), and made sure guests stayed dry when it unexpectedly rained, using an umbrella to help people stay dry as they shuffled to and from the food station and bar! Thank you, Julie!
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Diane Sent on 09/01/2016Julie of Something Bleu Wedding & Event Planning saved our entire wedding day in simple and grand measures. She was our Day of Event Wedding Coordinator (Director) and she was SO helpful to us. Beyond measureable if we reflect more on it! From keeping us on schedule, to helping direct wedding guests from shuttle buses to the church and then at the reception from outside to the indoor reception rooms with A.C., she commanded an audience. Julie teamed with the Sales Director at our reception, along with our 2 photographers and 2 videographers. Julie saved my first wedding dress' bustle and my Groom, our wedding party and me are eternally grateful for that! She cared a LOT about us, the Bride and Groom, and integrated herself into being a KEY member of our Wedding Squad. She felt like family! Julie is a wonderful, genuine, professional and new friend! -
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Robin Sent on 09/08/2015Our wedding day was flawless, thanks to Julie. Before the wedding, she came to the venue with us to meet with the event staff to help coordinate menu, room set up and timeline. She offered great suggestions (things I never would have thought of; we took her suggestions) and was always available if we had questions. Julie has great ideas.
She contacted the other vendors to ascertain time-frames (for cake delivery, DJ set up, flowers, etc) and was invaluable to the event staff the day of the wedding... and to us. The timeline she wrote for us was spot on and she made sure that everyone followed it. She got my step son ready for his toast, coordinated all day of activities (paid people, accepted flower and cake deliveries, etc) and on this boiling hot day always had water available to us and anything else we needed. We have three kids in their twenties and I hope they all get married locally so we can use Julie's services. I really want to have another event just so we can work with her again. Julie's coordinator services were the best investment we made on our wedding day. We would have been ok with no flowers but of we didn't have Julie we would have been lost. Thanks Julie!!
edited to add: One more thing. Julie's attention to detail is amazing. I wore high heels for the ceremony and pictures then changed into Keds (sneakers). Before the first dance she said I should change into my heels again (for pictures) which I did. I would've looked silly wearing Keds in first dance photo but she is very attuned to what looks good and really takes wonderful care of her brides.
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