Julie Martin Olson Weddings & Events

contacted her with a question, she responded quickly. She genuinely cares about having a couple’s wedding turn out the way they want it to be and understands the complexities of wedding planning from all angles. I especially appreciated her clarity in advocating for our getting what we truly wanted from vendors.  I recommend her very highly !

c ideas that fit in our budget. Cannot recommend enough!

The decorations, food, floral arrangements etc were fabulous. She even provided us with a beautiful day. You will be so lucky to have Julie Olson on your side!

mediately we wanted to celebrate our wedding in the greater Burlington area. We began our search for a venue and quickly realized we would need help if we were to pull off the wedding we both pictured. After some online research, a few phone interviews and discussion with our families, we decided we would entrust our big day with Julie Olson. Throughout our 2 year engagement, our relationship with Julie grew well beyond trusted advice. We could tell that she genuinely cared about our vision and wanted to see it come to life as much as we did. Her style stretches beyond positivity and simple words of encouragement. While she certainly tells you what you’re doing right, more importantly, she isn’t afraid to tell you when you’re at risk of making a mistake; which is probably what we are most grateful for in hindsight. Having someone as experienced as Julie, especially as an out-of-State couple investing in a Vermont wedding, is completely invaluable. She knew all the best local vendors on a first name basis, helped us coordinate ALL the day-of details/timeline, setting up/breaking down our entire reception (even offering to share her own wedding decor), and kept our entire ceremony/reception flowing perfectly. With about 20 different vendor staff members onsite for our wedding, Julie was able to effectively communicate and ensure the team was all on the same page both before and during the day. True story.. My wife had an entire espresso martini dumped on her wedding dress within the first five minutes of our cocktail hour and Julie (and her assistant) miraculously cleaned her dress so you couldn’t even see it, calmed our nerves and kept our night flowing like it never happened. If you are considering Julie Olson for your wedding, I can guarantee she is worth every penny.

l wedding related requests and hiccups along the way! We loved working with her and her team. She was able to transform all our dreams for the wedding into a reality. We are so appreciative of all her hard work and support!!

e unsure about a lot of things, but Julie was so patient and understanding. She took the time to show us multiple venues and always listened to our feedback. When we decided to go a more untraditional route, Julie was completely supportive and made sure everything was well-coordinated. Throughout the planning process, Julie made everything so easy. She recommended amazing vendors, kept us on track, and always responded quickly to any questions. Even though she was working with many other couples, I always felt like I was her only client. On the wedding day, Julie was a lifesaver. I was able to focus entirely on enjoying the day, knowing Julie was handling all the details. She calmed my nerves, made sure everything went smoothly, and was there to offer a drink or appetizer when I needed it. If you’re looking for a coordinator who will truly care you about your day, Julie is the one. It’s no surprise she’s been named 2025's Best Wedding Planner by Seven Daysies, she’s amazing!!

ent for balancing thoughtful suggestions and expert opinions while never taking away from our vision. Julie has such a gift for design and vision, and her relationships with vendors are unmatched—everyone loves working with her, and it shows. On our wedding day, we honestly don’t know what we would have done without her. She was beyond organized, calm, and prepared, and she thought of every little detail. The day ran seamlessly because of her. She went above and beyond—making sure we always had water, drinks, food—taking care of things before we even realized we needed them. Our families were equally impressed by her warmth and professionalism, and everyone felt so comfortable in her care. We are endlessly grateful we had Julie by our side—our wedding truly would not have been the same without her.

ng, and a good communicator. She was always available and responded quickly to our questions and requests — and had solutions! She has a wealth of experience to draw on in planning a wedding and made excellent suggestions throughout. On the day of, Julie was a calming presence and kept everything running smoothly. Her assistant, Sydney, was wonderful as well — warm, friendly, and extremely helpful. I recommend Julie and her team unconditionally!

n come to life and allowed us to enjoy our day fully as she took care of everything. We would rehire her in a heartbeat! 🤍🤍

aluable to us—guiding us through the entire planning process with calm, confidence, and expert care. As two busy professionals, we truly couldn’t have done it without her. Julie seamlessly managed every vendor, every timeline, and every little detail so we didn’t have to worry. When dramatic weather hit on our wedding day, she handled a major curveball with incredible grace. Our ceremony had to be moved from a flooded tent into the Maquam Barn—with just 30 minutes to pivot—and Julie made it happen effortlessly. The result? A beautiful, intimate ceremony that was more magical than we could have imagined. Julie is the reason our wedding weekend went so smoothly. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. She is simply amazing! — Coleen & Chad Bruyette

ganizational skills are truly top-notch; her detailed to-do lists kept us on track and ensured nothing was overlooked, no matter the distance. Beyond her incredible efficiency, Julie was an absolute rock of support. Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but she was always there with a friendly ear and a calming presence. She patiently navigated time zone differences and always made us feel like a priority. What truly sets Julie apart is her fantastic relationships with local vendors. Her recommendations were spot-on, and it was clear that she has built strong, trusting connections within the industry. This not only made the selection process easier but also gave us confidence that we were in the best hands. If you're looking for a wedding planner who is organized, supportive, friendly, and has amazing vendor connections, look no further than Julie! She helped us create the wedding of our dreams, and we are eternally grateful.

t a reality. Her experience, advice, and wisdom help me make decisions along the way. Even with last minute changes and decisions she was right there making sure everything stayed on track. If you are questioning whether a planner is worth it. If it is Julie, she is worth it. I have zero regrets. Thank you Julie!

er. She has so much knowledge and can provide tips and suggestions for any topic. But the very best thing about working with Julie? She truly wants the best for you and will be your biggest advocate. There isn't much she wont do to make all your wedding dreams come true. From initial consultations to the final details, she's right by your side. By the time the actual day comes around, she feels like family and you couldn't imagine the day without her. We really cannot recommend Julie enough.

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.

ration 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!

g 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!

ed 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!

ve 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!

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.

ail, 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.

ing 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!

ul, 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 :)

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!

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.

ur 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!

. 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!

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.

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!

ing 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!

ful 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 ;)

ules - 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.

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.

red 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.

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. 

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!

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.

reat 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

ade 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 :)

ze 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!

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.

dvice 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.