Blue Water Weddings

first time we met Becky, it was clear that she had a passion for her work and an impressive attention to detail. Our wedding was in the Keys and my wife had mapped her vision in extensive detail. And Becky went above and beyond to make sure every little part of her vision was brought life. We booked her for month of services, but she was always available to help. Whether it was to discuss vendors or give ideas, it never seemed to be a bother. She maintained such a positive attitude during the months leading up to the wedding and encouraged us to bring any new ideas to her. On the day of wedding, she was the embodiment of professionalism and calm. While at the same time, balancing so many vendors and family that were all part of the getting ready process. It was the most nerve-wracking day of my wife's life, and Becky proved to be the voice of reason and the cheerleader that she needed. When my wife got anxious, Becky always had the perfect words to say. She was also always when and where we needed her, whether it was to direct or to offer a warm smile. Throughout the ceremony and reception, she executed the plan flawlessly and ensured that everything was absolutely perfect. She even managed to gather all of our guests, fresh off of 4 hours of open bar, to do a bubble exit for amazing photo opportunities. I would highly recommend Blue Water Weddings and Becky in particular to be your wedding planner. She is an excellent person and an expert at ensuring that your big day is a storybook wedding.

e to a hurricane. Becky was in everyplace at once and 1000% worth it! She also has a ton of knowledge and connections in the keys. She was the sweetest!

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re we stayed on track planning the wedding over about 8/9 months time. Once we got to about 30 days out, Latrice completely took charge with all communications with other vendors and made sure everyone had what they needed and where to go. I felt confident everything was taken care of weeks before the wedding and Latrice had my exact vision in mind. The wedding day was perfect. If there was something that went wrong, I had no idea. Latrice handled everything wonderfully! I couldn't recommend anyone better.

knowledgable and organized throughout the entire planning experience. On the day of our wedding Grace was a true SUPER HERO because a tropical storm hit and everything was planned to be outside. The storm was so bad even our tent couldn't keep out the rain. She quickly got us walls for the tent to allow us to still keep our ceremony outside and came up with a game plan in coordination with all the vendors to move the rest of the events inside while still giving the wedding a multi-location feel within the resort property. We could not have done our wedding without her. We HIGHLY recommend selecting Blue Water Weddings and particularly Grace Gustinis for your wedding planner. Love you Grace!

together and knew the area, as I was 1,200 miles away. Latrice and I chatted on the phone and I knew just from that short phone call that I needed to hire and work with Blue Water Weddings. The amount of information I initially received to get started with the planning process exceeded my expectations. This included vendor lists and an personal planning program to keep all of my wedding planning info and progress in one place as the planning process continued. Latrice went above and beyond - helping me create ideas, keep my vendors in the loop, and she was always there to answer my crazy questions and random messages when something would come up. I felt so reassured about my day because of the support Latrice showed me. By the time my wedding day rolled around, I felt like we knew each other for way longer than 6 months. On wedding weekend, Latrice and her team were awesome behind the scenes - excecuted the ceremony and reception details, worked hand in hand with the venue to set the areas appropriately, they repurposed and moved decor, and made my day flow so flawlessly. I am beyond grateful that Latrice and Blue Water Weddings were by my side on my wedding day!

we would not have even thought of…details that made all the difference. We had an absolutely perfect day and it was due in very large part to her professionalism, experience, connections, and thoughtfulness. If you are fortunate enough to find Mary available for your big day…book her immediately! She’s a wedding genius!

ervices they offer. I was expecting not to need a planner at all, and to do a lot of planning myself. Even with all of the DIY invitations and decorations, etc., but hiring her was the best decision we made. My husband and I have crazy schedules and Mary was flexible with us. We had calls every so often and exchanged emails often. she was such a pleasure to work with. She had great ideas we hadn't considered and executed a lot of details flawlessly. She took our ideas and brought them to life. We had many moving parts and lots of different vendors that were unfamiliar with the venue. Mary communicated well with them and helped everyone work together cohesively. She kept me calm on wedding day and kept everyone on schedule. She lives nearby our venue and had worked there before, so when the venue contacts were continuously unresponsive, she was able to go to the resort and get answers for us. From the first call through wedding day, I stressed less and enjoyed more because Mary was there to help. Thank you Mary!!!

d me!) in line on the wedding day, which left me to enjoy. If you make one wedding decision - make the right one, hire Julia/Blue Water Weddings

tion wedding in a month without her. She was able to do everything I wanted within my limited budget, which was amazing. Her knowledge of the area and the vendors was invaluable and she took care of everything from the rehearsal onward so I could relax and enjoy. I was so happy she was there and the wedding was gorgeous down to every last detail.

aking our wedding vision a reality. The entire process -from initial calls, to walking down the aisle, and even the follow ups the week after were smooth, organized & absolutely enjoyable. I cannot believe how relaxed, assured, and happy I felt during the entire process and during the wedding itself with Julia’s team. She is an exceptional planner , meticulous with details, and always went above & beyond for us. She’s reachable, always a step ahead and made coordinating with other vendors a breeze. Every trade that she suggested was well vetted by her and our expectations we’re always surpassed. Blue water weddings is an 11/10. Do not look any further than this planner - I promise she is the BEST. Thank you Julia & Mary for helping us have the best week of our lives !

the beginning of the process to the day of she really made sure to bring all my ideas and dreams to life for my big day. Not only did she find me a once in a lifetime venue, but she assisted with connecting me with all the other necessary vendors. She was professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you for planning such a beautiful event for us!

he gave us FaceTime property tours of venues and hotels), and was a huge help with our save-the-dates, invitations, the wedding website, our budget management, keeping on track with a planning schedule, and just being the point person in the area for all things wedding related. It was definitely lower-stress planning of an out-of-country wedding than I expected or imagined. And where Julia really shined? The little day-of details, coordination and decorating. I mean, just wow. I still have guests tell me that my wedding was the most fun and most beautiful they've ever been too. She really has a knack for making your day flow smoothly and look flawless. I still did a lot for my own wedding, but Julia and I were a team and she was such a big help. Thank you, Julia, for helping me plan the wedding of my dreams. It was everything I hoped it would be!

ng day!) . I found Blue Water Weddings on Instagram and they were also on our venue’s preferred vendor list. The minute I looked at their Instagram I knew I could trust Julia and her team. Julia is very knowledgeable and has all the contacts you would ever need to make your day perfect. Every vendor I used knew Julia and only had wonderful things to say about her. Dené designed my invitation suite as well as my menu cards and I couldn’t have been more pleased with how they turned out! Jacque was present on the day of my wedding along with Julia, and she too was very calm and willing to help in any way she could. If you are planning to have a wedding in The Keys, look no further than Blue Water Weddings. You will have the most beautiful wedding you could ever dream of- I know I did!

edding planner. I was so happy that we were able to find Dene to be our month out/day of planner in such a short notice. She was amazing from the first time I spoke with her. My husband is in the hospitality business and can be somewhat demanding and Dene worked so well with us. I could go on and on about how Dene made our day perfect. Thank you again for making our wedding day something we will never forget!

he pressure off our plate. She provided so many options that fit our parameters, which were a little difficult given the size of our guest list. She was extremely kind and so calm, which was very comforting during the inevitable stress that came with planning a destination wedding for 300 people. There is no way we could have done it without Julia and her team. Period. She kept us organized and on track from the day we hired her and made the entire weekend feel like a seamless celebration for us and all our friends and family- and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! Julia and the entire Blue Water Weddings team truly made our dream weekend come true. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

within budget. Her contacts and vendor list was great. All of the vendors highly respect her and said, “Oh Julia is your wedding planner? Then everything is going to be taken care of.” Day before my wedding and day of wedding she was there making sure everything ran smoothly and was totally organized. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her!

d that I couldn't. After speaking with several wedding planners in the Keys I chose Julia and I'm so glad that I did. Julia and her team have such a wonderful eye for design and work with an amazing team of vendors. My wedding day was far better than I could have imagined and I know I have Julia and Dene to thank for that. Not to mention that the wedding planning process was much less stressful having them on board as well. If you are considering a wedding planner in the Keys you will be in good hands with Julia and her team. Highly recommend! Thank you both again for everything!

ent look and feel fabulous... and in the most difficult of circumstances. It basically monsooned the day of our wedding while all of our vendors were setting up... Julia came over to the bridal suite as we were getting hair and makeup done (rainboots, rain jacket, and positive attitude) to reassure me that the rain would definitely stop come ceremony time... and it did! And she continued to roll with all of the changes, as the wind was crazy and we had to shift some things around. Brad, myself, our friends, and families could not be happier and have had more of an amazing time! We've received so many compliments and many of our guests saying this was the most fun wedding they've attended.

She was there every step of the way, handling almost everything including general design and decor. Any bride that feels stressed needs to book her now. You'll be able to completely enjoy the planning process and your wedding day because she takes care of so much!

es. She was integral in pulling together what I refer to as my wedding dream-team of hair & make-up. cake, floral, photography, music and venue! Very flexible with putting my vision together but also always ready to lend her creativity, design flair and insightful ways to take advantage of many cost-effective tweaks that saved money while keeping the beauty and magic of the event intact. Julia is great at keeping you on track with planning. When your wedding is further in the future, her responses may take a little longer (but not too long) as she will be tending to her brides who are marrying soon, but when your day gets closer and deadlines are coming, she is focused on you, your big day and everything necessary to make it perfect. The day of my wedding was flawless and Julia managed it all with grace and calmness while ensuring everything my husband and I needed was handled. So very happy with our experience with Julia and her team.

elp with anything that came up. She had a fantastic list of locations, venders and supplies. She walked us through each step and was available to us as needed. We cannot speak highly enough of Julia and the staff of Blue Water Weddings for their professionalism and kindness on the day of and throughout the planning process. If you are planning a wedding in the Florida Keys definitely chose Blue Water Weddings and you will not be disappointed! ~Shelley and Leah

there. I called Julia AFTERHOURS and she picked up! What? Someone in the Keys actually answered the phone but afterhours, GREAT! Before even signing any contracts she provided several places within budget to research. Luckily we live about 3 hours away and there was a Wedding Show in Islamorada in January so we able to meet venue managers, DJ’s, caterer, and florists etc. While there she introduced us to her preferred venders and all was well. From then on the phone calls, emails, tasting and walkthroughs were coordinated on time. Working well within budget Julia and her assistant along with all venders. I was so nervous about how everything was going to come together but with her vision and keen eye for the smallest of details was far more than I could imagine. Everyone raved at how smoothly everything came together without a hitch! It was beachy, whimsical, and elegant. Recommending Blue Water Weddings is not enough, I would say it is a MUST HAVE if you are planning a wedding in the Florida Keys. Thank you to Julia and her team for making our wedding absolutely perfect! ~ Erin & Supo

about the location we were thinking of having our wedding. Without us even hiring her she suggested she do a FaceTime at the property so we can get a better idea of the property and what it had to offer. This type of excellent proactive customer service made us fall in love with her and her staff. From our initial conversation over the phone, Julia quickly learned our style and vision and she was spot on, after we face timed, we were convinced this original venue was not for us. Julia was instrumental in working with us to find the perfect venue for us and our guests and she took all of our visions and made them a reality and much more. Her knowledge of vendors was unreal. Each vendor she recommended added their own imprint to making our wedding day exceptional. She treated us as if we were her only client always making herself available for a call or meeting to touch base. Her unending dedication in making our Wedding Day the most amazing event for us and our guests is an experience everyone should have on their special day. From the smallest details Julia and Jenny handled everything and we always had nothing to worry about with Julia and her staff at the helm. We even believe they had something to do with the rainbows that appeared during the photo session. Being from Chicago, our family and friends are accustom to elegant, over the top weddings. What Julia arranged for us blew our mind away. We are still hearing from people that it was the most elegant, beautiful Wedding they have ever attended. We highly recommend Blue Water Weddings and Julia. Anyone who is thinking of having a wedding in the Florida Keys, their first call needs to be to Julia. We could not image our wedding without her. Thank you Julia and Blue Water Weddings for making our Wedding Day spectacular. Jim and Harry

s taken care of and the vendors she booked for me were amazing! Chris and I truly appreciate everything Julia and Jenny did for us! -Chris & Melissa McBee

live in Belgium and coming down to the Keys before the wedding was something we would only be able to do once). I am personally a very anxious person and have a hard time not being in control of everything. Although we were afraid our wedding planner wouldn’t understand what our needs and wants really were for our special day, Julia did an excellent job of keeping track of all the things we liked and wanted and our big day was even better than what we had imagined it would be. Julia was also very patient in handling the 20-plus questions a week I was emailing her. When we flew over last year, Julia managed to squeeze two weeks’ worth of appointments with vendors and visits to several venues in just two days. We got to do a tasting with our caterer, meet with an officiant, see flowers AND do a hair and make-up trial all in just a very short time. When we got to the Keys a couple days before the wedding and met with Julia, I knew right away that my anxiety would not get in the way of me and my fiancé having the time of our lives on our wedding day. Julia showed confidence and professionalism and made it possible for me to let go totally (I seriously think I hadn’t been so relaxed in years!). The vendors she recommended we work with were all excellent and all our guests loved the decor and details, the food, the flowers and the music. We truly believe hiring Julia’s services was worth every penny spent and more! Luis and I waited 15 years to get married and we wanted it to be perfect… BEST DAY EVER!!! Thanks Julia!

day of coordination. Then the nightmare began. When the wedding planning was getting into full swing, Julia was nowhere to be found. Simple emails to Julia often took days to be acknowledged. About 2 months prior to the actual wedding, when Julia was semi-involved, she sent an email saying she had lost our contract and demanded more money than was originally agreed to, for her to do the day of coordination. Being on a tight budget, we were obviously taken aback by this. Despite having emails from Julia as to the price, she refused to honor it and instead said she would only be able to do part of the day of coordination. Not surprisingly, about 1 week before the wedding, Julia emails us and tells us she will not be able to coordinate the day of, and instead will be sending an assistant. Really? She was completely unprofessional and unhelpful. Luckily, we were able to find an amazing replacement who did an amazing job coordinating the day of. Good Riddance to Julia and Blue Water Weddings. I would not recommend her to my enemy.

smooth everything went. We def couldn't have had the wedding we did without Julia! She is great!