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Crafting Weddings in Vermont & Beyond
Based out of Vermont, Julie Martin Olson Weddings & Events offers wedding planning and coordination services. Creative and detail-oriented wedding planner with a background in interior design, a passion for transforming spaces and an eye for intricate details, I bring a fresh and innovative approach to wedding planning.
My interior design background has equipped me with the ability to create stylish, cohesive, and visually stunning events, tailored to reflect the unique personalities and preferences of each couple. From selecting the perfect color scheme to curating the finest decor elements, I ensure that every aspect of the wedding is thoughtfully designed and executed.
I thrive on organization and excel at managing multiple tasks simultaneously. My meticulous attention to detail ensures that no element is overlooked, from the intricate floral arrangements to the precise timing of events. I work closely with couples to meticulously plan and execute their vision, leaving no detail to chance.
With years of experience in the wedding industry, I have built strong connections with trusted vendors, ensuring access to the highest quality services and products. I take pride in my ability to seamlessly coordinate and communicate with the entire wedding team, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable experience for the couple and their families.
As a wedding planner, my goal is to create unforgettable celebrations that exceed expectations. Combining my creativity, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills, I work tirelessly to bring each couple's dream wedding to life, creating memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Julie Martin Olson Weddings & Events helps to create wonderful memories in the state of Vermont and beyond. My team and I can provide day-of coordination to full wedding planning. Let us help make your wedding-day dreams come true.
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- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
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- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bridal Luncheon
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Julie is highly praised by multiple users as an exceptional wedding coordinator, with many expressing gratitude for her meticulous planning, expert advice, and professionalism. Reviewers highlight her organizational skills, responsiveness, and helpful communication throughout the wedding planning process, especially for couples living out of state. Julie's attention to detail, vendor recommendations, and ability to execute wedding visions flawlessly, even in the face of challenges, have earned her rave reviews. She is commended for ensuring a stress-free, seamless wedding day and exceeding expectations with her dedicated service and creative touches, making her a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a top-notch wedding planner.Review photos
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Julie is an amazing wedding coordinator and I cannot speak more highly about an individual that I put all my trust and faith into. I had the least stressful wedding experience and no detail was left unconsidered. My hubby and I were floored with her expertise. A wonderful human and fantastic coordinator to have in your corner.
Because of Julie, our dreams for the most important day of our life became a reality. We went with Julie's full package, and this was undoubtedly the best decision we made in preparation for our wedding; her expert advice alone would've been enough, but Julie helped us through every step of the way.
To start we had regular virtual meetings, where we began brainstorming how we wanted our wedding to look and feel. Julie was always organized and gave us the peace of mind we wouldn't fall behind or miss anything that needed to be done. Anything she could take care of for us, she did.
Practically every other vendor we hired knew and loved working with Julie, and now it's clear to us why. Besides who we chose before meeting her, she gave us suggestions on other vendors in the area, and we can confidently say there wasn't a single hire we regret. She joined every vendor meeting we asked her to, and handled a lot of the back and forth communication ensuring we got the most out of everyone. Julie had a lot of extra wedding supplies that proved to be tasteful, and saved us a lot of money.
On our wedding day she was everywhere at once, and ensured it all went smoothly. Anything you could fathom needing, she somehow had on her. Julie ensured all we had to focus on was enjoying the moment. In the past I have gotten advice that things always go wrong during weddings and that you have to accept it; but that was just not the case for us, and we know that's because of Julie. She held our hands through the whole process and made such a complex event seem routine. We cannot thank her enough and hope to keep in touch with her!
Julie is an exceptionally attentive and talented event planner— and so wonderful to work with. She did a superb job coordinating all of our wedding details and executing our wedding vision.
My now-husband and I were living in California while planning our wedding in upstate New York, which made the planning process a bit tricky— enlisting Julie’s help to liaise with vendors, think through our design scheme, and organize the event logistics leading up to the wedding was invaluable. Through all of this, she was timely, professional and (even with the time difference) extremely responsive.
On the wedding day, we could breathe easy and enjoy each moment (same with my parents too!), knowing that Julie had everything under control. Feeling present (and not stressed) was priceless, and we have Julie to thank for that!
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We truly cannot say enough about what an amazing wedding planner Julie is. Our vision after getting engaged was to host a large wedding in the field beside my family’s home. We hired Julie having zero idea of where to start and she jumped in immediately to help us prioritize what needed to be done, evaluate (various!) logistical challenges, and build a timeline. She made herself available to us whenever we had questions, checked in about loose ends, made many phone calls, and helped us fill in the blanks with amazing vendor recommendations. The week of the wedding she went above and beyond checking in, visiting our site, and coordinating moving pieces. Perhaps most importantly Julie consistently made us feel like we were truly her only clients. She’s a kind and supportive presence, keeps her cool when things inevitably come up, and was fully present to hear us (or our family members!) out when we had a new idea or concern. Our day was perfect, and we keep hearing from friends and family that our wedding was the best party they’ve ever attended; all of which certainly would not have been possible without Julie’s efforts. A month later, though we don’t miss the time commitment that comes with planning a wedding, my husband and I agree that the one thing we do miss are our monthly meetings with Julie. She is truly both a wonderful person and a skilled professional. We are so grateful for everything she did for us and would recommend her services one hundred times over!
Julie is an amazing wedding planner! My daughter's wedding was quite complicated with intricate timing, many, many outside vendors, and lots of moving parts. The bride and groom live in North Carolina and were busy finishing up school so Julie was a lifesaver in helping us plan this wedding and bring our vision to life! She recommended vendors that she had worked with in the past, attended every meeting and zoom call, worked very closely with Okemo to plan the timeline for the entire weekend and even came a day early for the actual event just to make sure everything would run smoothly! We encountered several glitches along the way, as I am sure most weddings do, and Julie helped us navigate solutions in a professional, but firm manner. The reception tent was absolutely magical! Julie with her interior design background and her assistant Sydney coordinated all the outside vendors, and focused on all the little details to create a gorgeous wedding reception space. Once the day began, I did not think at all about the details or timing and was able to relax, have fun and enjoy my daughter's special day. I think the best testimony to Julie is how many guests told me it was the best, most unique wedding they had ever been to!
Julie truly keeps events on track and leaves no detail unchecked. From timely coordinating a large (20 person) wedding party to making sure everyone was comfortable Julie made the whole night happen flawlessly.
I would HIGHLY recommend her to any couples that are looking to take the stress out of a potentially very stressful day.
Julie was absolutely amazing, Our daughter got married on her property, with Julies talent and fore sight she transformed the property into a magical venue. She did not miss a detail, and her professionalism is top-notch. I would highly recommend Julie, she listened and fully understood what our daughter and her husband wanted to create. We are so grateful for the amazing evening she created.
We had a great experience working with Julie as a full service wedding planner. We had a backyard wedding in Vermont which meant a lot of additional coordination with vendors. Leading up to the wedding, Julie was amazing in communicating with all of our vendors and ensuring that rental orders were updated. She kept us on track decisions/timelines with periodic zoom calls. We ended up switching caterers 2.5 months prior to the wedding - Julie not only helped us quickly pivot to new options but also helped us get back our deposit back from the initial caterer.
In terms of wedding day coordination, Julie was efficient and organized. She had an additional "day-of" assistant. We switched between indoor and outdoor ceremony options an hour before the ceremony due to weather changes and Julie navigated this easily. Overall, we were able to relax and fully enjoy the big day without worrying about any of the logistics since Julie had this fully in hand (all this despite inclement weather conditions). Highly recommend her services!
Julie was recommended to us from the groom's mother after attending a wedding Julie had planned. Planning a wedding while living in Florida that would happen in Vermont was stressful, but I couldn't imagine how much more stressed I would have been without Julie. She was incredibly flexible, answered our millions of questions, is extremely knowledgeable and was there every step of the way to keep us on track. I'm so thankful to have had Julie set up the wedding and ensuring our wedding day went exactly as planned. Our wedding was the most fun I've had and the least stressed I've been, and Julie had a huge part to play in that. I absolutely recommend Julie for your next wedding or event :)
I wish we could get married all over again and have Julie by our side. We worked with Julie for the year leading up to our wedding and every step of the way was a pleasure. We had considered not having a planner, and Julie's direction, support, setup and day-of execution showed us how wrong we were! She was so adaptable during the planning process with setting up calls, meeting in person, and collaborating with our vendors. Her experience in the industry helped guide many decisions, while she also maintained a lot of flexibility for our vision and helping to make our wedding feel unique and personal. She received all our requests with a can-do attitude; she advocated for us with our other vendors and helped clarify the nitty gritty details. She was so on top of our rain plan and went above and beyond to adjust our setup so that we could remain stress-free with any last-minute changes. Her organization really helped ensure that we had everything covered, and she provided lots of items that would have been one-time purchases for the wedding. Our wedding day was the best day of our lives, and I don't think that would have been true without Julie. Everything flowed so seamlessly and allowed us to be in a state of flow, rarely thinking about what came next. She not only co-created our vision, but she took it to the next level of beautiful. She was always a step or two ahead of us on our wedding day, whilst enabling us to soak up the present moment. She managed everything from bringing us water during down time, keeping my bouquet safe, and transitioning the space as the night progressed while she also collaborated with our vendors to create a seamless evening. She brought composure, direction, and joy to our rehearsal and wedding, emanating a powerful confidence and ease that buoyed us the whole way! I could go on and on... Julie is the BEST; she is a master, and you would be so, so lucky to have her by your side for your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2024
Samantha and Ben,
Thank you for your very kind words!
It was truly my honor to collaborate with you both to help make your wedding day a reality. It was such a fun wedding! One for the books!
Wishing you the very best!
Julie
Julie, our day-of wedding coordinator, exceeded all expectations and played an indispensable role in making our special day perfect. From the outset, Julie was incredibly proactive and attentive to every detail.
When I accidentally left a crucial basket of items at the venue needed for our rehearsal dinner, Julie went out of her way to deliver it to me, ensuring I arrived at the dinner on time. She also visited our hotel to collect and transport items for the wedding, setting everything up seamlessly at the venue.
Her vendor recommendations were invaluable, saving us both hundreds of dollars and hours of planning. Julie’s rates were incredibly reasonable, and given her exceptional service, she is truly worth her weight in gold. She also generously let us borrow various items like a card box, decor, easel, and frames, which added a personal touch to our wedding. Her spreadsheets, complete with helpful links, were a lifesaver for organizing our plans.
Julie was also meticulous in contacting all of the vendors, ensuring everyone was on the same page and keeping communication flowing smoothly. This coordination was crucial in ensuring that all aspects of the wedding came together flawlessly.
After the wedding, Julie had all our items meticulously organized and sorted for us to collect the next day. Her patience with me and my opinionated family was remarkable, and her assistant Sydney was equally friendly and supportive.
We initially booked Maquam 19 months before our wedding and did extensive research on vendors. Being from out of state, we needed someone familiar with the area and its contacts. Julie’s name frequently appeared in other weddings we admired, and a recommendation from a bride who had the same venue confirmed her exceptional reputation.
Julie’s dedication and expertise made our wedding day stress-free and truly memorable. We can’t thank her enough for her outstanding service.
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2024
Tiffany and Kevin,
Thank you for your kind words.
What a fun wedding at one of my very favorite Vermont venues!
I loved getting to know all you and your families. Thank you for entrusting me with the coordination of the day.
Tiffany, you were s...
tunning!
Sending you lots of love.
Julie
Julie is fantastic, we had an excellent experience working with her. We found her late in our wedding planning process and she quickly helped us get up to speed! Julie had worked our venue before and gave us experienced insight regarding ideal vendors, ceremony / reception setup, and thought of all of the details we had overlooked. She is always quick to respond, often even on nights and weekends. Our wedding day ran so smoothly because of Julie and her team. Our guests and family members all commented on what a wonderful job she’d done, and we got to relax and enjoy our day knowing she was on top of EVERYTHING. We would recommend Julie in a heartbeat to anyone planning a wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2024
Emery and Pace,
Thank you for this review. I loved helping you with your wedding.
Wishing you both the very best. Can't wait to see the pictures.
Julie
We are so glad that we worked with Julie as a coordinator for our wedding. She made the entire process go smoothly so that we could enjoy the day without worrying about the details.
Julie was incredibly easy to work with throughout the planning process. She offered excellent advice during our meetings and helped us stay on track as the date approached. She always answered our emails quickly. She picked up on our vision and helped guide us to plan the wedding of our dreams.
We highly recommend working with Julie and her team for your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2024
Amira and Curran,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for me! It was great working with you and your families! What an exciting few months for you all. Congratulations again and best wishes for all that's ahead of you.
Julie
Julie was such a pleasure to work with. She is a real professional who gave excellent advice and recommendations. For our entire wedding weekend, she was on top of EVERYTHING, from decor setup to rehearsal practice, and ensemble fixes. My husband and I were so impressed. I would recommend Julie to anyone who wants to feel completely safe and secure on their wedding day.
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2024
Thank you for your kind words. I truly enjoyed working with you and your families! What a fun group. Wishing you the very best.
Julie
Julie was incredible at helping us plan and execute our wedding day just as I had envisioned and then some! She helped us plan our timeline, decor, and offered great advice having so much experience! We hired her to decorate our venue and she did not disappoint! Having a NYE wedding she brought to life my vision for lots of candles, disco balls, and warm and cozy but fun vibes! Would 100% recommend if you’re looking for a wedding planner/decorator!
Parents of the Bride Couldn’t be Happier!
Hiring Julie as her Wedding Coordinator was the best decision our daughter could have made. As the Parents of the Bride, we had a lot going on! Just knowing that Julie was there to help us all, every step of the way, was a tremendous relief. Julie is very knowledgeable, intuitive, respectful and levelheaded; everything we could have wanted in our Wedding Planner! She guided us through the planning process with kindness, grace and with lots of solid suggestions. We absolutely enjoyed the wedding day and never once worried about anything thanks to Julie. We highly recommend you hire Julie as your Wedding Planner you will not regret it!
Julie is amazingly helpful, supportive, organized, and professional! At every stage of the planning process, Julie guided us through what tasks to focus on and always provided helpful tips and advice with all the decision making involved in wedding planning. Having her services allowed me to feel far more confident and organized. The day of the wedding I was so thankful she was there to keep everything moving smoothly and coordinate with all the vendors. It made me and my family feel like we were just showing up to a party and everything was taken care of. She was also always easy to reach and responded promptly anytime I had a question or concern about anything at all. She even let me borrow several items to use for my centerpieces and decor which was such a money and time saver for me! She helped us make the venue look beautiful and polished. To any future bride/groom reading this- it’s 100% worth it to hire a coordinator and Julie absolutely will be the calm in the storm that you’ll need ;)
Julie was brilliant to work with. From our first meeting, it felt like she had instantly understood our vision. Even though James and I currently live abroad, and have insane schedules - she made wedding planning so much easier. I felt constantly behind and overwhelmed in planning out the details and finalizing each piece, but as soon as those nerves came in, Julie found time to meet with us and run through our lists. She helped create prioritized action items, and sent some suggestions for vendors and ideas for how to make our wedding our own. She even went as far to reach out to those vendors for us if we we hadn't heard back from them. Beyond just giving us structure and ideas in planning the wedding, Julie had handled the decoration and clean up for our wedding. This service on it's own was worth it. The entire week leading up to our wedding Julie had made herself available where she was able to be even more responsive for any last minute questions or requests. The execution of our vision was flawless and realizing we didn't need to worry about the clean up was the best gift anyone could give us. She worked closely with our venue to insure all the rules were followed so we were able to receive our full deposit back. If you are wavering about whether or not to hire a planner, I can't recommend Julie enough, the piece of mind we received from her every step of the way was priceless.
We hired Julie Olson as our wedding planner for our daughter's wedding in the Vermont Wedding Barn, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Julie was professional, attentive, creative, and friendly throughout the whole process. She listened to our daughter's vision and preferences, and helped us find the best vendors, venues, and details for her big day. She also handled all the coordination, communication, and logistics with ease and efficiency. She made sure everything went smoothly and according to plan on the wedding day, and we didn't have to worry about anything. She was always available to answer our questions, offer suggestions, and solve any issues that arose. She went above and beyond to make our daughter's wedding a dream come true.
Our daughter's wedding in the Vermont Wedding Barn was perfect, thanks to Julie Olson. The barn was beautifully decorated with flowers, lights, and rustic elements. The ceremony was romantic and heartfelt, with a stunning view of the mountains. The reception was fun and lively, with delicious food, drinks, music, and dancing. The guests were impressed and delighted by the whole experience. The photos and videos captured by the photographer and videographer were amazing and memorable.
We highly recommend Julie Olson as a wedding planner for anyone who wants to have a stress-free and wonderful wedding. She is a talented and experienced professional who knows how to make your wedding vision a reality. She is also a kind and lovely person who cares about her clients and their happiness. She is the best wedding planner you can ask for.
Julie was amazing to work with! She worked with our venue closely and before hiring her she was emailing us checking in and giving us tips. Once we realized we needed her she answered emails and texts in a quick manner and continued to give us great advise. We had almost all of our vendors already before hiring her, and they all knew her! Which made things very easy and smooth for the whole process. The day of the wedding we were prepared for an outside wedding, 30 minutes before she came up to me and had been looking at the radar.. it was going to downpour the time of the wedding.. she got every worker in the building to quickly move the ceremony inside. Extremely grateful for that smooth transition. She is extremely professional and has a great team that works for her. The whole day they were both prepared and continued to check in.
Julie and her team are absolutely top notch. She is an affable, insightful, organized and experienced coordinator who was a delight to work with.
We hired Julie to be the day-of coordinator for our wedding about 9 months before our special day this past August.
Leading up to our wedding, Julie was so helpful - making sure we remained on track to book all of our vendors, adding input to our ideas, giving us recommendations when we were clueless, talking us off a ledge when we needed it - and never letting us lose sight of our vision. She lent us small pieces of decor and furniture from her own collection - saving us some money and stress with these simple but impactful elements.
The day of our wedding was an absolute dream. We put a lot of work into planning a weekend that was 100% us. When the time came for us to let go and let Julie take control, she was flawless. Not only did she execute our vision, she found small extra ways to make our day even better.
Some people say that your wedding day is the best day of your life - which is 100% true for us, and we owe much of that to Julie and her team's ability to execute on our dream. She went above and beyond, doing things like helping to find last minute babysitters, putting our favorite flowers on our place setting, or packing us a to-go box of our dinner so we had something to eat when we got home from our weekend.
We would get married again just to have Julie be our day-of coordinator. We won't, but we would know who to call if we did.
Julie was nothing but the best! From the moment we hired her she was always level headed, calm, cool and collected! She was very thorough and made sure every detail was brought up and thought of. She was always very responsive and answered all of our questions and concerns in a very timely manner! She made sure the weeks leading up to the wedding that all our vendors were all on the same page and even had a very detailed timeline for the day of! The day of the wedding she was in constant contact with the bridal and groomsman parties making sure we all ate and stayed on our timeline! Once we got to the venue she was like Mary Poppins and always seemed to have everything we could possibly need including making a new vow book for the groom! I can’t say enough amazing things about Julie! I would highly highly recommend her time and time again for wedding planning and day of coordination! Thank you is not enough Julie! You were amazing!
There are not enough positive words to describe our experience with Julie - She was absolutely instrumental in the success of our wedding and bringing our vision to life! The short version of this review is that if you're looking for a Coordinator you can trust to execute your vision flawlessly and make the planning process as smooth as possible, Julie is hands down the best choice!
Our wedding took place at Paradox Brewery in North Hudson NY - It was their first ever wedding on site (and obviously our first wedding too), so no one on our wedding team had experience in planning these events, and that's where Julie was absolutely instrumental. We originally were only looking for a day-of coordinator (which is a service Julie offers as well), but it was immediately clear that her Partial Planning service was more in-line our true needs. Julie went to work right away, giving us manageable homework we could do on our own, and hunting down vendors herself she had worked with in the past. Specifically, at that time in our planning process, there were ZERO DJ's available on our wedding date that would travel to our venue, but Julie leveraged her relationships with other vendors in the area, and her reputation with the Entertainment company from prior events allowed us to hire a top-notch DJ that otherwise would not have been available to us.
Julie went above and beyond in every other aspect of planning too. She was always available when we had questions or needed help (even during the crazy busy summer wedding season). She helped us fine-tune ideas and make our (sometimes outlandish) vision a reality. She was truly a third teammate throughout the entire process.
Although Julie was pivotal in the planning process, it was nothing compared to the immeasurable help and support from her during the wedding weekend itself! Julie picked up our flowers herself so we didn't have to worry about doing errands the morning of the wedding, she helped to set up the venue, decor, and table layout so we could focus on the rehearsal dinner. She facilitated the rehearsal and made everyone feel comfortable and confident on what they needed to do during the ceremony. She made sure we had something to eat and drink and coordinated a private moment for us immediately following the ceremony so we could spend quality time together. Julie even helped with tear-down and clean up the morning after the wedding so we could attend a farewell breakfast with all our guests. Julie truly helped us to be present for our wedding day, to appreciate all the big and small moments of our wedding, and really enjoy time with our guests who had come so far to be there - It is not an exaggeration to say this wedding would not have been our dream wedding without Julie.
Finally, a quick note about pricing - We were on a very tight budget going in to planning, as I think many couples are. We were hesitant to invest a larger portion of our funds towards coordination/planning services, however this was far and away the best use of our wedding budget, without a doubt. Not only did Julie save us so much stress through the several months that we worked with her, but she was so generous in letting us use items she had in her decor collection that would have otherwise been very expensive one-time purchases. The value we received from Julie far exceeded the price of her services.
In short, Julie was phenomenal to work with, well worth the investment, and a true partner in this experience.
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2023
Elise and Reid,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
What a weekend you had!
I was thrilled to be apart of the planning process and then to be able to implement it all, was fantastic!
I can't wait to see the pictures.
Wishing you the very ...
best. Stay in touch.
Julie was the perfect wedding planner for my daughters wedding. She is very professional, patient, and is an expert when it comes to planning events. I really relied on Julie’s great communication skills to keep all the vendors and bride and groom up to date on deadlines and just keeping everyone on the same page. I highly recommend Julie for your wedding or any event you may need help with. MOB
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2023
Thank you Stacey for taking the time to write a review.
I loved helping with your first daughters wedding!
To be asked to plan daughter number 2, is quite an honor.
It's been a blast!
Congratulations to you all!
If you’re on the fence about booking a wedding coordinator, this is your sign to DO IT and to book Julie! Having Julie as our wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions we made and definitely worth every penny!
Julie was extremely knowledgeable, had an answer or idea for everything, and made our wedding day run flawlessly! I am very type A and had a hard time stepping back and letting her do her job at times but she made it easy for me to let go and be in the moment. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing!
Need extra decor? She’s got it. Need different table runners because you messed up the count? She’s got it covered. Need a quick cry session and shoulder to lean on? She’s there. Need a second opinion on something. She’s got one.
Julie has your very best interest at heart and it consistently shows from the beginning to days following your wedding. She felt like family at the end and is the kind of person we hope to keep in touch with! 10 stars from these newlyweds :)
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2023
Kristin,
Thank you for your kind words.
I can't believe how the stars all aligned, making it possible for you to have your dream wedding!
The venue, entertainment, photographer, and the entire team came together to make it a day you will nev...
er forget.
Stay in touch!!!
Our wedding day was a dream! Julie helped us with the entire wedding process our and we can not recommend her enough!
We needed some help with being able to formulate and verbalize our vision, and develop it along the way.
Julie was there for us as we created our perfect day!
She kept us on task (giving us attainable timelines and homework). Julie was extremely communicative (with us and our vendors), supportive, and involved in all the ways we needed.
There were times where we needed some lessons in speaking up and some help in feeling validated... and Julie was there to step in (in a professional and kind way). She really enabled us to feel confident in our decisions and like we fully understood every detail of the planning process (like vendor contracts).
She was also able to mitigate some interpersonal dynamics. (some people around us had their own opinions and personalities that she was able to help redirect -whew!)
Having her as our go-to for all questions and concerns took away a huge amount of stress and allowed us to keep coming back to what mattered... the fun!
Working with Julie is choosing to always have some one with immense knowledge, compassion, a sense of humor, a willingness to take charge, and impeccable organizational skills in your corner. I know we certainly needed all of those things!
Most importantly she felt like family- (the kind you want to be involved in all the planning). We're so happy/grateful we were able to work with her!
Julie is hands-down the BEST. We are SO grateful that we were introduced to Julie early on in our wedding process. We worked with her as a day-of coordinator, but she did so much more - we ended up using her more as a full-time planner. She was a source of reason throughout the planning process and went above and beyond. Our wedding day turned out to be incredibly rainy, and she took all the stress of the weather and change of plans just executed everything perfectly. I'm not sure what we would have done without Julie. Work with her if given the chance!
We hired Julie as our wedding coordinator and it was probably the best decision we made during our planning process. First off, she is a really nice and kind person. She is really easy to work with and was a major de-stressor. Julie knows pretty much everyone in the Vermont wedding industry which made things really easy. She also has some décor inventory which saved us a massive amount which was huge. On the day of, she was fantastic and made the day really easy and special. Couldn't recommend her enough.
Julie was my son and daughter-in-law’s wedding planner for their wedding at Maquam Barn and Winery this past August 12th 2023 and they could not have chosen better. Julie offered advice to help with planning that was extremely helpful. She was also very valuable in that she also offered up many décor items that we used that help keep décor costs at bay.
Julie was very prepared and on setup day she had a bag of goodies for all the things we seemed to forget to bring to the venue. On the wedding day she kept everyone on task and ensured guests were seated quickly before the rain kicked in. I personally was a little worried about how guests would get to the Ben and Jerry’s Truck in the rain and sure enough she had a barrel with umbrellas for us. She thought of everything. The day went so smoothly and I know Julie had a lot to do with that. I would recommend Julie in a heartbeat. Thanks Julie for making my son and daughter-in-law’s Wedding a huge success.
Julie did an amazing job helping to plan our daughter's wedding. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and communication were exceptional throughout the entire process. The wedding day was stress free knowing that Julie was there to ensure that eveything was taken care of. We are so grateful to have found her.
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2023
VJ,
Thanks so much for your kind words.
They say it takes a village to plan a wedding in the family backyard and you supplied us with that village! I loved meeting your family and helping Amanda and Nico celebration their special day!
Wishing ...
you all the best.
Julie
We hired Julie just a few months before our wedding to be our day of coordinator. To say she went above and beyond is an understatement. She truly helped nail things down the week of - coordinating with other vendors, meeting us mid week to look at flowers, and making sure everyone was on the same page. She did so much more than just "day of" and we truly appreciated every last thing. Whether it was bringing us drinks after the ceremony, making sure we were fed, and coming back the next morning to help break down the venue - it was all amazing and more than we expected! Julie also is a lovely individual who was easy to work with and didn't push us in a direction we didn't want to go in but also took care of so many details and brought up questions we hadn't thought about. Overall, Julie was integral in making our wedding week and weekend run smoothly and allowed us to truly enjoy ourselves! Thanks Julie!
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2023
Nico and Amanda,
Thank you for your review.
I truly enjoyed working with you!
The family home was the perfect place to host your wedding.
There was so much love and joy surrounding you both.
Wishing you the very best.
Congratulations again...
!
Julie
You’ll never spend a better dollar than a dollar you’ll pay to Julie. She could charge 20x the amount and it would still be worth it.
So good — couldn’t have imagined my wedding without her. Everything you want and need in a planner.
Julie felt like a part of our family. We cannot imagine the weekend and the planning without her at the helm.
She brought expertise, connections to the community, and ease to the entire process. The weather was awful on our day (rain and mud everywhere), but Julie took it in stride and navigated it without the bride or groom lifting a finger. She turned something sad and made it WAY better!
We would be happy to speak to anyone seriously considering Julie as a planner. Just let Julie know and we would be more than willing to hop on the phone and sing her praises. We have already referred her to multiple couples!
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2023
Terry and AnnaClare,
To say your wedding was one for the books, is an understatement!
The weekend was genuinely so fun and one your family and friends will be talking about for a long time. So will I!!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity...
to be apart of such a special weekend.
Julie
Julie and her team are AMAZING! She was the best money we spent for our wedding. She helped us with so many decisions along the way, kept our heads on straight, and guided us in the right direction when we needed it. She works her butt off on the wedding day and is truly the glue that keeps everything together. I recommend her to everyone I know who is getting married in VT. She was indispensable at my sisters wedding this summer. Although the venue provided a "day of coordinator", it would have been a nightmare without Julie keeping everything running smoothly!
Julie conducted a symphony of three events over a three-day holiday weekend wedding. She was our wedding planner/sensei/spirit guide the months leading up to the wedding, and it was like she had superpowers during the events. Her intuition was uncanny; we would feverishly think of something that we needed just to turn around and find Julie holding it with a big smile on her face. Julie’s suggestions leading up to the wedding were spot on, and her strong relationships with local vendors allowed us to pluck the crown jewels of the area. We literally couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you so much, Julie!
Abby & Matt 7.2.23
Our wedding absolutely would not have happened without Julie. She helped us shape the vision for our wedding from the start, connected us with the best vendors in the area, helped us keep track of the tiniest details, and gave us the reality checks we needed along the way.
As the forecast for our wedding day got progressively rainier, Julie coordinated everyone and pivoted our plans seamlessly so that we had a great rain plan in place for the day of. We remained blissfully ignorant of the couple of small fires that came up on our wedding day until Julie told us about them the day after. Our rainy wedding day was magical and all of our guests had a great time.
Julie managed everything with grace, from vendors and deadlines to wedding-day family dynamics. Sheis more than just a wedding planner; she's a problem-solver, a calming presence, and now, a friend we value. To anyone planning to tie the knot in VT, we wholeheartedly recommend Julie. Thank you, Julie, for playing such a vital role in making our day memorable.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2023
Elizabeth and Zach,
What a fun adventure we'e been on this past year!
It was an honored to be a part of the planning and coordinating process.
Thank you for your kind words. I truly hope we stay in touch.
I truly cannot even begin to express how incredible Julie and her team are. Leading up to our wedding Julie was communicative, organized and extremely efficient. She stayed on top of all the big and small things leading up to our big day. She was there to guide us through our wedding timeline, choosing vendors and everything in between to ensure our wedding day was everything we could have dreamed of!
On the day of our wedding Julie ensured everything ran smoothly, on time and according to plan! I had multiple guests and bridal party members come up to me and say "Julie and her assistant are so organized and so nice".
I cannot recommend Julie and her team enough, I am so grateful for her help throughout wedding prep and the wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2023
Meghan and Patrick,
What a very fun wedding! You hired the A Team vendors and it showed.
The venue was magical.
We enjoyed working with you and appreciate your words of praise.
Wishing you both the best in San Diego! Stay in touch.
Julie made our wedding day perfect. She was so warm and welcoming and attentive to our needs from the very beginning when we started working her last summer all the way up to the big day. She also replied quickly to our questions and checked in with us often beforehand. She was so organized and so knowledgeable and attended meetings with our vendors with us. Leading up to the big day, she checked in often and kept us on track. She was also so helpful in leading our rehearsal at the church and everything went so smoothly. We are so happy we trusted her with our wedding. We didn’t need to worry about a thing and let Julie work her magic. We were so blown away by how well the wedding day went. Julie and her assistant Sydney were everywhere and anywhere providing their assistance, and checking in on my husband and I, our families, and our bridal party. They took care of EVERYTHING that day. We’ve heard horror stories of the bride and groom not having time to eat but Julie and Sydney brought us both plates of a a bit of each item on our menu. We were able to spend time just the two of us taking in the venue and enjoying the meal. We had so much fun, and we can’t thank Julie enough for her expertise in giving us an the best day ever!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2023
Felicia and Stephan,
Thank you for the review and your kind words!
I enjoyed getting to know you and your families during the planning process and especially on your wedding weekend.
Wishing you all the very best.
Julie was fantastic! My husband and I agree that hiring her was the best money we spent at our wedding. Prior to the wedding, Julie made sure we stayed on track with the planning process, provided great vendor recommendations, and was always available by text or email to answer our (many) questions. She helped us plan a wedding that was truly a reflection of us. On our wedding day, she went above and beyond to make sure everything ran seamlessly. My husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing and instead were able to focus on each other, our families, and our guests. We didn't even know about some of the unforeseen hiccups until several days later, because Julie just dealt with them. The big day goes by SO fast, and I can't imagine not having Julie there to coordinate everyone and everything. 1000% hire her!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2023
Marian and Kyle,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
I appreciate the kind words.
You were so fun to work! I love your zest for life and can't wait to hear about your next adventures.
The venue was magical and all the vendors ...
made everything run so smoothly.
Wishing you the very best.
Julie was an amazing help for our wedding! From the beginning to end she paid attention to all the details, from the smallest things to the biggest, she didnt miss a thing! Julie allowed for myself, my husband and my family to enjoy every second of our special day, while she handled it ALL. I can't imagine having had our wedding without Julie there!
We 1000000% recommend her for anyones wedding or special event! If youre looking for a wedding planner look no further than Julie, your event will be picture perfect and the most fun and special day!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2023
Danielle,
Thank you for your kind words. We loved working with you, Jason and your families!
Congratulations and best wishes.
Julie takes the time to identify the values and priorities of the couples she works with - keeping these in focus throughout your planning time together. She is incredibly organized and proactive, making sure to talk through the details that make your day both special and seamless. Julie is responsive in communication - following up in a timely manner and consulting with vendors as needed. Julie took the lead day-of in navigating direct conversations with friends and family and making sure that any mishaps or unexpected twists and turns were handled behind the scenes so we could enjoy our day. Could not recommend her enough!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2023
Tara and Adam,
Our team loved heading to Colorado to help with your wedding.
What a fun family!
Thank you for entrusting us to help execute your wedding weekend.
Congratulations!
Julie
I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding day and I owe that to Julie! She made the process of wedding planning easier than I thought possible. She seamlessly coordinated all of our details leading up to the wedding with both church and reception venues.
On the day of the wedding she was the calm that I needed as the bride, and simultaneously was getting everything done behind the scenes. Every last detail was perfectly executed! Hiring Julie was by far the best decision I made in the wedding process.
We are so grateful for Julie and her expertise that made our wedding day a dream!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2023
Jordan,
What an amazing couple you and Chad are.
Your love for family and friends was evident in all the details of your wedding plans. You thought of everything to make them feel welcomed and well take care of. I was thrilled to be involved i...
n the entire process. Congratulations and best wishes.
Julie
10 out of 10!!! From start to finish Julie's professionalism and communication was absolutely stellar. She had wonderful ideas and suggestions without being over bearing or pushy. Julie is so knowledgeable about her craft and without a doubt, our day was enhanced by her presence. Can't wait to use her again for an event or party!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2023
Kristen,
Thank you for your kind words. It so easy and fun collaborating with you.
The venue, location (beautiful San Diego) and fun guests were one for the books! I loved working with you.
Much love,
Julie
Julie was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. My husband and I live in Texas and planning a destination wedding comes with challenges. Julie put us right at ease. She was prompt, thorough and helpful in all of her responses. She went above and beyond to ensure our vision came to life. Julie offered advice, connected us with other vendors and provided us with comfort every step of the way. She is patient, thoughtful and flexible. Julie even helped us with shipping items from Texas and took the lead on several decor items. I strongly recommend Julie and her services. She is a treasure!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2022
Elyse,
Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review. I enjoyed working with you and Paul to help make your wedding day vision come to life! What a fun couple!!! Wishing you the very best.
Julie
I cannot say enough positive comments regarding my experience in working with Julie. Julie listens to the bride and groom and personalizes their wedding; creating a beautiful wedding that is uniquely theirs. She will work with you on your budget always finding ways to make your dream wedding possible. She communicates with the bride and groom throughout the planning process so that they clearly know what is on their to-do list and the time frames that need to be met. Her experience in this industry gives her an edge into knowing all the details that must be carefully thought through so the day of the wedding is truly magical. Her creative mind is amazing. Because Julie is also attentive to every detail, the bride and groom, families and bridal party can totally enjoy the day/evening.
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2022
Jean,
We had fun planning this destination wedding! Boulder is a gorgeous city and the venue was a perfect fit for the bride and groom. I loved working with all of you to make sure the weekend was everything you all had planned and hoped for. T...
hank you for entrusting me with this very special day. It is one I will always remember!
Julie
Julie is a dear friend of my moms, so it was a natural decision for me to choose her to help plan my wedding (which during covid took 2 years to finalize!). She thought of every little thing from venue to what earrings I should wear and even made sure there were plenty of snacks for the bridal party as we got ready. The day went perfectly… I didn’t have to lift a finger all day and it was magical. Thank you Julie!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2022
Dear Sarah,
I have had the pleasure of watching you grown up from a sweet little girls to now a beautiful woman. I had always hoped you would ask me to help and was honored to be apart of the (very long) planning process. You were a trooper de...
aling with the pandemic and having to postpone! The good news is you had two wonderful wedding days and beautiful daughter as the bonus!
Congratulations to you and your families!
Julie
Julie is a powerhouse wedding planner. She is incredible at getting things done quickly and efficiently. She is organized and always has a plan to make sure everything is accounted for. She is creative and brings warmth and love to every aspect of the special day. Or in our case- our several special days!! Julie planned an elaborate wedding for 200 people in Vermont for us that we had to cancel due to covid. Instead she helped us transform our own backyard in Boston into a magical wedding venue for 25, socially distanced guests. Even though it wasn't what we originally planned, Julie made it THE perfect day. She also had the wonderful idea to use our vendor deposits in Vermont to plan an unforgettable Friendsgiving celebration for 50 people a year later. We would highly recommend working with Julie!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2022
Dear Elliott and Patrick,
What a crazy time for a wedding celebration (or two!) COVID!
Thank you for sticking with us and letting us be a part of this wonderful union.
We definitely had to think out of the box more then once and if I do say s...
o myself, both celebrations turned out beautifully. This is one we will always remember.
Much love,
Julie
ulie was absolutely wonderful!! So personable, professional, quick, and I trusted her with making sure the day ran smoothly and beautiful! I would recommend her to anyone looking for support on their big day!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2022
Thank you Myle.
I enjoyed working with you and Ian. What a beautiful venue and wedding.
Best wishes!
Julie
We are so grateful to have had Julie as our wedding planner. Having someone so helpful and knowledgeable to guide us, answer questions and to reassure us we were on the right track with planning was invaluable. Julie always answered emails quickly and we left each check-in meeting with a clear idea of what to work on next. She helped make sure we stayed on budget and connected us with other great vendors.
During our wedding weekend Julie was onsite helping bring everything together. She played an integral role in bringing our vision to life and made sure each decoration was in the perfect place. On the wedding day, Julie and her assistant took care of everything. She allowed us to enjoy our day by coordinating with vendors, making sure we had breaks to relax and take time to ourselves, and by bringing us food and drinks throughout the night.
Beyond being helpful and professional, everyone involved in the wedding enjoyed her company - we all found ourselves repeating, “Julie’s really great” throughout the weekend.
Julie made a process that could have been very daunting, much easier and we can’t imagine doing it without her guidance.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2022
LeeAnna and Alex,
What a great wedding weekend. Y
You could see how happy you, your family and friends were to be together.
I was honored to be a part of it.
Wishing you the best.
Julie
Am I am the type of bride that has been planning my wedding since I was 10. I first met Julie when I was in another wedding and watched her work her magic and knew that when it was my turn, I had to have her. My wedding was in California and she graciously accepted to be my wedding planner. Her knowledge and creativity are unmatched and her execution of my dream was flawless. She shared my vision and made it even better. The day of, I was totally stress free knowing Julie was in charge and was able to fully be in the moment and take everything in. I had multiple people compliment how amazing my wedding was and I owe that all to Julie. I can not thank Julie enough, forever grateful!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2022
Hillary and Donnie,
Your fairy-tail wedding in California was one for the books.
What a stunning bride you were Hillary!
I love what I do because of couples and families like yours.
Thank you for allowing me to be apart of the process.
Fore...
ver grateful too!
Julie
I can't recommend Julie enough. She is incredibly talent, organized, fun, reliable, the list goes on. She made the entire wedding planning process for me seamless and stress free. Her knowledge and expertise is so valuable if you want to host an event that people will be talking about for years to come. She brings your vision to life and then some. She cares deeply for what you want your day/weekend to be and truly becomes apart of your family throughout the process. Every time I think back to our day, see photos or watch our video I am still in awe of how beautiful our wedding was because of Julie. Not to mention we experienced some very unpredictable weather that required the entire plan to change, Julie made it so though no one even knew things were being change on the fly. This is how you know she is confident in her work. Thank you, Julie! We love you! -Elly and Hunter Carl
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2022
Elly and Hunter,
To say you had a vision for your wedding day is putting it lightly.
You knew exactly how you wanted everything to be and I'm ecstatic you were pleased with the outcome. All OUR how work as a team payed off.
Thank you for entr...
usting me with such an important day!
Much love,
Julie
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With 14 years immersed in the wedding industry, I've discovered my genuine passion. While many may question how I navigate the pressures of orchestrating others' special days, it's not a stressor for me—it's a boundless source of joy. This journey has not only cultivated my creativity, enhanced my eye for detail, and polished my organizational skills, but has also granted me the incredible fortune of indulging in my love for wedding planning each day.
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