Wedding Design, Planning and Coordination
$2,400 starting price
Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii
Service area
Melissa Whitney
OWNER, LEAD WEDDING PLANNER AND COORDINATOR
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
My name is Melissa Whitney, and I own Little Blue Bird Events, a wedding planning business based in Seattle, WA. I believe that every couple deserves to have the wedding of their dreams. With my experience and knowledge, I am here to make that dream a reality.
With over a decade in event planning and coordination, I have developed a skill set to overcome any obstacle. My attention to detail and organizational skills ensure that each wedding runs smoothly from start to finish. I like to take time getting to know each couple to ensure that their wedding reflects their unique style and personalities.
I am available to manage every aspect of the wedding planning process, from venue selection and vendor negotiations to guest management and day-of coordination. My goal is to take care of everything so that couples can enjoy their wedding and focus on celebrating their love. Let's work together to make your wedding vision a reality. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and learn more about my services.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Melissa WhitneyOwner, Lead Wedding Planner and CoordinatorI have been planning, coordinating and hosting weddings and events for over a decade. I have a background in corporate project management which prepared me well for the complexities that could arise during the wedding planning process and the during day of coordinating. I love that my life’s work brings so much love and happiness into the lives of others, as is evident in the reviews of all my amazing clients. When I’m not at an event, I enjoy spending time with my family, my spoiled pets, traveling or hiking. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you.
- Ashley MarkhamAssistant Coordinator & PhotographerI am a mom of three so life’s full of laughs and chaos! I am a creative soul who is full of energy, even if I am a little quite at first. I've been photographing life's special moments for the last decade and have recently added wedding coordination to my skillset too! When I’m not working on school projects or hustling at a wedding or event, I enjoy going for drives into the mountains, playing disc golf (and failing at it haha) and singing musicals.
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4.6
out of 5.013 reviews
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Little Blue Bird Events received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their exceptional service and meticulous planning. Melissa, the event planner, was highly praised for her professionalism, organization, creativity, and attention to detail. Reviewers highlighted her ability to handle last-minute issues, such as vendor cancellations, with ease and keep the event running smoothly. Melissa was commended for her personal touch, cost-saving initiatives, and dedication to ensuring that each event, including weddings, was stress-free and executed to perfection. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Little Blue Bird Events for their event planning needs, emphasizing Melissa's outstanding contributions to making special occasions memorable and seamless.Review photos
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Danielle W
5.0
12/18/2024
Little Blue Bird Events was wonderful! Melissa and Katie were such an amazing team to work with to plan and execute our event. From start to finish, we felt supported and well taken care of. Melissa has many planning tools to use that helped us keep track of all the little details. She had great ideas and a lot of creativity to make vision come to life and truly thought about how to make every moment smooth. We had an issue with a vendor cancelling two days before our event, and Melissa found a replacement and took care of all the details. She kept all the stress away from us. The day of our party, everything was set up to perfection by the team, honestly it looked like an event from a magazine. Melissa kept us on track for time to be sure all events occurred. Katee was a wonderful bartender and mixed perfect cocktails. They were professional and warm and welcoming to our guests and we had so many compliments about how lovely our party was. Afterwards, the team tore down and packed everything up for us. We’ve already recommended Little Blue Bird Events to several other friends having weddings and would highly recommend getting the full planning package for any event or party. They help made our event stress free, and beautiful so we could relax and enjoy. I hope to work with them in the future for another party!
response 01/02/2025
Danielle & Jose, you were dream clients! Thank you for allowing me to help you plan and de...
sign such an amazing event. I appreciate your kind words! It was an honor for both Katee and I. Wishing you and Jose a lifetime of love and happiness!
Dena S
4.0
8/30/2024
We had a very positive experience working with Mel for our wedding. Her communication style was easy and direct, and she fulfilled our wishes for the needs and goals of the wedding, and how we hoped our guests would feel. She was incredibly positive, flexible, creative, professional, and handled unexpected situations seamlessly. We feel very lucky to have had her assistance and guidance throughout the planning and event. I would absolutely recommend Little Blue Bird Events (Mel) for other brides.
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Emma T
5.0
7/17/2024
Our experience with Melissa was wonderful from start to finish. She is not only a consummate professional, but also a stellar human being we felt a personal connection with. She stood out immediately as NOT operating with a “one size fits all” approach. My husband and I felt seen and heard by her, both through the successes, challenges, and certainly, the unexpected fires that needed to be put out in the weeks, days, and even hours (!) leading up to our wedding.
She always met me where I was at as a bride. When I was anxious, she offered reassurance, when I wanted to be in control, she followed my lead, when I ran out of steam or felt paralyzed with indecision, she offered options and solutions, and when I was truly “over it,” she filled gaps and met needs without involving me at all. We laughed a LOT; she always provided levity exactly when we needed it.
She truly embodies what it means to go above and beyond. She stepped in to help my mother in law, who lives on the east coast, plan and execute our rehearsal dinner and welcome party. She saved us a ton of money by connecting us with her network of resources, including an AMAZING florist we never would have found on our own. She offered to pick up and drop off our decor rentals, saving us HUNDREDS, and did not hesitate to hop in the car at 10:30pm to pick up our late-night cheeseburgers from Dicks Drive In. As someone who often struggles to relinquish control, accept help, and fully trust in others to get the job done, Melissa was an exception. I trusted her fully to execute and make our vision come to life, and she did.
Molly G
5.0
8/29/2023
Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was very organized, helpful, flexible, and had great communication/collaboration with our various vendors to make our wedding day go so smoothly. Highly recommend. Thank you, Melissa!
response 08/31/2023
Molly, it was an absolute pleasure to work with you, Kam and your families and friends. Yo...
u did such an amazing job with you planning, I was thrilled to assist you in pulling it all together for your big day. Wishing you two the best!
Jake G
5.0
8/16/2023
Melissa is absolutely amazing to work with. Her attention to detail is second to none and her communication is absolutely amazing .
response 08/16/2023
Thank you so much Jake!
Liz F
5.0
8/15/2023
Melissa was the wedding coordinator for my sons wedding on 8/6/2022. Melissa was amazing! Before the wedding she helped with a detailed time line for vendors, to dos etc. She ran the rehearsal which was much needed. The day of the wedding went off perfectly! Set up, take down, clean up and helping manage a few quests…she did it all!! We can not thank her enough!! Highly recommend 🙂
response 08/15/2023
Thank you so much for the kind words Liz! I appreciate the opportunity to work with your b...
eautiful family and hope to do so again in the future!
Victoria S
5.0
8/15/2023
Melissa was extremely helpful in all ways you would need on your wedding day. I was able to relax and enjoy my day without having to worry about making sure things ran smoothly. She coordinated with vendors as they showed up and helped them get everything in its rightful place. I could not have asked for anyone better, she was absolutely amazing!
response 08/15/2023
Thank you Victoria! It was a privilege to work with you and Josh. I had a wonderful time e...
xecuting your vision. Wishing you both the best!
Megan C
5.0
8/15/2023
Absolutely amazing to work with, very professional and has a keen eye for detail. Love her!
response 08/15/2023
Thank you Megan! I appreciate the review!
Mikaela K
5.0
8/15/2023
Melissa planned my wedding top to bottom over the course of several years. Covid caused several delays and Melissa worked with my vendors to get them to continue my contract and not charge us for rescheduling. My day couldn’t have been more perfect thanks to all of her hard work.
response 08/15/2023
Thank you Mikaela! Your vision was so breathtaking and it was an honor to bring it all tog...
ether for you. Still one of my favorite weddings of all time! Cheers to you and Bart!
Rebekah K
5.0
8/15/2023
I personally have never hired Melissa but I have been to plenty of the parties shes planned and can tell you there is no one more professional, understanding, supportive, and determined to make your event everything you’ve dreamed of and more. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an event planner, never been to a party as much fun and flow so easily as Melissa’s! 10/10 service!
response 08/15/2023
You're the sweetest! I can't wait to see you at more in the future and one day do an event...
for you!
L D
5.0
8/15/2023
Little Blue Bird Events is amazing! Melissa was a such pleasure to work with and from beginning to end. She was organized and attentive and is very insightful. She gave awesome suggestions regarding décor and meshed so well with our vendor team! Melissa and her assistants were very professional and so fun to work with! Our wedding party loved them!
On the day of the wedding, we were so busy getting pulled back and forth for family pictures that she saved a plate of appetizers and boba for each of us to ensure that we were well fed!
Her professionalism and enthusiasm was above and beyond our expectations as she helped direct our extensive guest list of 230 people to their seats during ceremony and reception. Furthermore, she was constantly communicating with our vendors so we could have a stress-free day. We had misplaced our cake topper during the morning chaos and Melissa somehow found it amongst the craziness! We couldn’t have done it without her and would absolutely recommend Melissa to make your entire wedding planning process an amazing and smooth experience and for your special day be perfect. Our day was the best day ever! We love her!
response 08/15/2023
My absolute honor and privilege to be there for you and Mike. Wishing you a lifetime of lo...
ve and happiness!
Jordynn M
5.0
8/15/2023
Melissa is more than just an event planner and coordinator… she’s a creative , passionate and dedicated BOSS!! She never fails to get stuff done seamlessly, efficiently and her work is consistently amazing.
As a cosmetologist , I’ve has the pleasure of working with Melissa and other related vendors, behind the scenes , and it’s always a honor. The Brides, Grooms and fellow wedding parties are always extremely pleased and well taken care of when it comes to Melissa and her work. Weddings are a very big deal, and take a lot of responsibility, by hiring Melissa, you will never have to doubt your wedding will be an absolute dream ✨
response 08/15/2023
Thanks doll! I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the near future!
Sandra L
1.0
8/15/2023
I hate writing negative reviews but I feel responsible to warn other brides that I had a really disappointing and stressful experience with Melissa. Our first meeting and contract was proming, but she failed to deliver on many if the things we agreed to in writing.
In addition, 2 days before our wedding, she sprung a surprise cost on us to hire her teenage son as an "assistant" for 5 hours of the day. We had agreed to hire him to help with daycare for 3 hours at her recommendation. She mentioned in passing that she wanted to train him to help with events so it would be helpful to have him there and assist her with other things. When she asked for twice the rate we agreed to for him, we told her that was not in the contract and had never been raised by her before. She admitted this and wrote "it was negligent on my part" and then apologized for not telling us the rate sooner, but insisted we pay him that rate or he would not provide childcare. So she sent us a new contract she wrote 2 days before the wedding. We didnt have the time or energy to find anyone else for childcare in the middle of our family wedding activities that already began so we just agreed to a new contract with her son as an "assistant" but we felt totally scammed.
The day of the wedding, her first communication was that she needed us to venmo her the extra amount and "take care of that asap." At the wedding itself, she never even let us know when she arrived and we ended up doing most of the coordination with vendors. Things were incredibly awkward with her and her son. We still had a great wedding, but I wish we didn't have to go through the stress Melissa caused us. I hope to save anyone else this trouble by sharing this story!
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