About this vendor
At Blue Orchid Event Planning, we believe every celebration deserves to feel intentional, seamless, and truly you. Founded with a passion for organization and thoughtful details, our team is dedicated to creating stress-free events that allow you to be fully present and enjoy the moment.
What sets Blue Orchid Event Planning apart is our calm, organized approach and strong attention to detail. From timelines and logistics to vendor communication and day-of execution, we focus on the behind-the-scenes planning so your day unfolds smoothly. Led by a Certified Bridal Consultant, we work closely with each client to understand their vision and bring it to life with clarity and care.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, private celebration, or special event, our goal is simple: to support you every step of the way and ensure your event is beautifully executed from start to finish.
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Details
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
- Bachelorette Party
Reviews
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4.8
out of 5.018 reviews
Amy and Sherelle were amazing day of coordinator. Not only were they present for our wedding day, but for the rehearsal too! The timeline that was put together was very well though...
t out and timed. If any issues happened during the day, I had no idea and thats exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend couples take the leap and get a day of coordinator, it made my day stress free and I could be present in every moment!
Amy, Heather, and Shrelle did amazing. They made sure we felt comfortable and had everything we needed from the very beginning. We HIGHLY recommend Blue Orchid Event Planning. Than...
k you for all you do!
We truly cannot say enough good things about Blue Orchid Event Planning—especially Heather. From start to finish, she did everything we needed her to do and then some. Heather kept...
our wedding day running smoothly, handled every detail with professionalism and calm, and anticipated needs we didn’t even know we had. Because of her, we were able to fully relax and truly enjoy our day without worrying about timelines, vendors, or last-minute issues. Her organization, kindness, and dedication made such a difference in our wedding day, and we are so grateful to have had her by our side. If you’re considering a day-of coordinator, book Blue Orchid Event Planning—you won’t regret it.
I hired Amy Roberts of Blue Orchid Event Planning for partial wedding planning, and unfortunately, my experience fell far below what I expected or felt I paid for. This review refl...
ects my personal experience and why I would not recommend this service based on what happened during my wedding planning process.
From the start, I felt I didn’t receive meaningful planning support. On our pre-wedding phone calls, whenever I asked for guidance or advice, I was repeatedly told things like “It’s up to you” or “What do you want it to be?”—which left me feeling just as lost as I was before hiring a planner. I had specifically chosen her because she said she could help with the composition of my wedding ceremony script, but when the time came, I was told to “use Google or online resources” instead.
Another major concern for me was communication with vendors. Throughout my planning process, none of my vendors were contacted by her until about a week before the wedding. Several vendors even noted this to me. My photographer mentioned that he usually hears from planners much earlier, and at the end of the night he told me he didn’t even realize I had a wedding planner at all.
On the day of the wedding, my ceremony was at 4 PM, but the planner didn’t arrive until around 1:30 PM—even though many vendors were scheduled to arrive in the morning. When I asked about this beforehand, I was told Amy and Heather were coming later because they don’t really help set up anything besides possibly placing table numbers. I had my bridesmaids help the vendors and set up table pieces like candles, vases, etc. because the planners were not there to help. That left me confused about why I had paid $1,000 for planning support when I still had to handle so much myself, or have someone else handle it.
The wedding rehearsal was also disappointing. I had expected assistance with details about coordinating the processional, but when even the officiant asked specific questions, the planners simply responded with “Whatever you want” or “It’s totally up to you.” Even my officiant commented on how unprofessional the interaction felt.
What made everything feel even more frustrating was how often I was asked to include a headcount of two for the planners’ meals, despite feeling like they spent much of the wedding standing around and not communicating with me. Amy let me know she was leaving, but Heather didn’t even let me know when she left at the end of the night. She was not there to help organize any takedown or communicate with others about takedown of decorations.
Overall, I left the experience feeling frustrated, unsupported, and confused about what services I actually received. This review is not meant to be hurtful—just an honest reflection of my personal experience and why I cannot recommend Blue Orchid Event Planning based on what I encountered.
Michael and I were extremely nervous about the prospect of getting married and how that would look. Amy at Blue Orchid Event Planning eased our anxieties over the course of the las...
t year and presented sensible and elegant options that we could work with. Amy had a plethora of options for everything we thought of as well as didn’t think of yet. Our wedding on June 21, 2025, was amazingly beautiful and one that will be cemented in our hearts forever. I sincerely doubt we would have as good of an event without their expertise. Day of assistance was equally invaluable. Any snag for that occurred was quickly remedied by the team. We could not recommend Blue Orchid any more for any planned event.
Blue Orchid helped us plan our daughter's 30th birthday party. From start to finish, they were amazing: incredibly organized, responsive, enthusiastic and didn't miss a beat. Highl...
y, highly recommended! We will work with Amy and Heather on all future events going forward. What a dream it was to show up to our event and feel like a guest and not a stressed out host. Blue Orchid is top notch!
Heather and Amy were fantastic! We hired them as our Day of Coordinators and they were friendly and conscientious from the first time we spoke to the end of our wedding day. We hig...
hly recommend them to anyone in the area looking for helpful, experienced, and knowledgeable wedding planners!
We were in a unique situation because we didn't know the Peoria area very well, so we purchased the partial wedding package. Amy was extremely knowledgeable about the area, and hel...
ped us find exactly what we were looking for! She really listened to our vision (we didn't want a traditional wedding, more of a backyard bbq vibe) and gave us lots of options for all aspects of the wedding. She went above and beyond, helping us think through all aspects of the wedding and stay on track with planning. She even helped us find a photographer that was within our budget! We were thrilled with the outcome, our wedding turned out exactly how we wanted it! And on the day of her wedding, Heather did a great job making sure everything ran smoothly. We couldn't have made the day as special as it was without Amy and her team.
Amy, Hallie and Sarah saved my day! I found them to be so kind and helpful with everything from start to finish. In my professional life I bear “planner” as part of my job title. I...
am definitely NOT a wedding planner! I hired the team for a full planning package and was not disappointed at all. They helped with scheduling, invitations to whom and when, vendors and everything in between. Most importantly they listens to what we wanted, helped us think outside the box and brought our plans to life. Our day went off without a hitch and the made everything so simple. Money well invested, for sure!
Any did an amazing job, she was my day of coordinator. She helped me with so much. I’ll recommend her to everyone.
Very dependable, upbeat, positive, and professional. Couldn't have pulled this off without her. I highly recommend Amy and Hallie for your big day!!
We hired Amy and Hallie as our day-of coordinators to run the errands and do the things we couldn't do that day. They were reliable, easy to work with, and very organized! They eve...
n came to our ceremony rehearsal the night before to make sure they were clued in so everything would run smoothly the next day, which I hadn't expected when I booked but was very helpful! I am a very type-A planner person and I knew giving up control and trusting other people to make sure everything ran smoothly that day would be the hardest part for me, but I definitely felt better knowing I had them taking care of the little details.
Amy & her wife Hallie made my life so much easier when it came to planning this wedding! We hired them as day-of coordinators and Amy helped me put together & then streamline the t...
imeline, coordinated all of the vendors on the day of, and also helped set up decorations the morning of (we couldn't get into our venue space until the morning of). Amy made sure that I didn't drop the ball on anything and had our backs the whole time. We are so happy we asked for their help when we did! Amy & Hallie are also super nerdy & so we appreciated that they subsequently got our books & board games (and D&D) theme for our wedding and never made us feel like our nerdy theme & decorations were weird or anything like that. Absolutely recommend!!
AMAZING! I'm so glad I found Blue orchid! Amy and her partner were exactly what I needed! I planned my wedding within a few months and Amy took care of a lot of details for me. The...
y came to the rehearsal, kept us on time and helped organize my crazy family! Best decision I made! THANK YOU BLUE ORCHID EVENTS!
Hiring Amy as our day-of coordinator was honestly the best decision we could have made for our wedding! I first contacted her about four months before the wedding and she was so ac...
commodating and easy-going from the very start. In the months and weeks leading up to the big day, she kept in touch and was quick to respond to any questions we had. She provided invaluable help, reminders, and suggestions to bring our vision to life, and the timeline she created was seamless.
I didn't have a single worry the day-of thanks to Amy and Nicola. They were both so accommodating and on top of everything the entire day - from stopping by the hotel that morning, to setting up the ceremony and reception details, to generously staying late to help with cleanup. Amy is a true, experienced professional and can roll with whatever hiccups the day has in store for her. We could not have done it without her!
Amy was wonderful, she and her spouse handled the day of wedding details fantastically. Even when small things tried to throw things off they took care of it. I had a beautiful we...
dding loved every second and it was great to have so much weight and stress taken off of me so I could enjoy our special day.
Amy was awesome to work with! She made sure that I had zero stress going into my wedding. She has wonderful organizational skills and is very professional. I would highly recommend...
Blue Orchid Events to anyone planning a wedding.
Amy with Blue Orchid did a great job as our day of coordinator! She even came to help set up the night before. Everything went smoothly and I didn't have to worry about a thing o...
n the day of my wedding, thanks to Amy!
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Peoria, Illinois (Central Illinois)
Blue Orchid Event Planning