Something Bleu Wedding & Event Planning - Dedham, Massachusetts

Jennipher Tejano

I would like to thank my amazing wedding planner, Julie Riley, @somethingbleuweddings. Julie was professional and incredibly flexible with my time schedule which helped since I lived overseas. I have never planned a wedding before or helped in planning a wedding so I was not sure what to expect. She created a timeline as well as set an expectation of when everything needed to be executed, e.g. when the save the date should be sent, invitations sent, menus set, everything. Julie designed the seating plan, the ceremony as well as a back-up plan in case it rained, which it did. She was incredibly creative and made me feel confident with my choices. I can't really say enough how much attention to detail Julie gave, down to the timeline of events on the day of the wedding. She made sure that I was comfortable and taken care of on the day of the wedding, as well as my guests. Thank you, Julie! I strongly recommend her.

Jessica DiGiovanni

We recently had the pleasure of working with Julie Riley from Something Bleu Weddings for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Julie provided us with partial planning services, and her incredible organization and accessibility were evident from the start. Julie was always easy to reach and responsive to all our questions and concerns. She truly helped ease my anxieties in the lead-up to the wedding, providing support and guidance every step of the way. Her meticulous attention to detail was particularly evident on the wedding day. Despite a few hiccups, like missing items for the groomsmen, Julie kept everything organized and calm, ensuring the day went smoothly. One of the standout aspects of working with Julie was how she walked us through everything we did and didn’t need for our wedding. Her expertise helped us focus on what truly mattered, saving us time and stress. Our guests were in awe of the beautiful layout and décor, all thanks to Julie's keen eye for detail. On the wedding day, Julie's coordination was flawless. She kept us on schedule and maintained excellent communication with all our other vendors, making sure everything was executed perfectly. Her efforts allowed us to fully enjoy our special day without worrying about the logistics. Julie Riley and Something Bleu Weddings made our wedding day perfect and stress-free. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication, professionalism, and exceptional service. We highly recommend Julie to anyone looking for a wedding planner who can turn their vision into reality with grace and precision. If there is one thing I can recommend for your wedding, hire Julie!!!!! Thank you, Julie, for making our wedding day unforgettable! We are truly grateful for all that you did for us.

Lauren Bruce

THE BEST!! We recently had the pleasure to work with Julie for our July 2024 wedding in Boston and I have to say it was one of the best decisions we could have made. We hired Julie about 7 months out from our wedding and she provided us with Partial Planning and Design services and was absolutely amazing to work with! From our first initial meetings, I was not only impressed at how knowledgeable and organized Julie is, but also how invested in her couples she gets- she truly wants the best for them and she makes your feel like you are her only couple, which is not easy to do! Julie's wide network of vendors helped us put together an incredible team and she suggested vendor services that we didn't know existed that helped make our day so magical. When it came to design, Julie was able to take our random thoughts and create the exact vision that we were going for. As we were getting closer to the wedding, I found myself feeling so lucky that we had Julie on our side. She is proactive in her approach, and sets deadlines for decision making which made us feel at ease. She was able to be our calm center when things got crazy and answered any of our questions, no matter how trivial they were. Julie is not only a top professional, but she is a genuine and caring person and I miss our zoom calls and getting to chat all the time already! If you are getting married and considering a wedding planner, hiring Julie will be the best decision you can make.

Shayna Solomont

Julie was an absolute lifesaver! From the moment we started working together, she was incredibly communicative and always available to answer any question or concern, no matter how small. Her level of organization was beyond impressive—she thought of every detail and anticipated any possible issue before it even crossed my mind. Julie helped us stay within our budget while still bringing our vision to life. She also did an excellent job of communicating with our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page, ensuring everything went off without a hitch. Thanks to her, our wedding day was completely stress-free and truly unforgettable. I can't recommend her enough to anyone looking to plan their dream wedding.

Grace Whittemore

As a florist whose been in the industry for almost 10 years I have worked with tons of planners and Julie is hands down the BEST around! If you are looking for a planner who prides herself in giving impeccable customer service, undivided attention, has an amazing eye for design and makes you feel so important the day of your wedding whilst navigating and directing all your vendors, Julie is your girl!
She makes planning & event coordinating look effortless, is so personable, professional and is truly someone you want in your corner throughout the planning process and day of!
I have personally worked with Julie on some of my biggest and most beautiful weddings and can not recommend her enough! As a vendor, it can be difficult finding planners who work really well and coordinates with all vendors. Julie makes sure that everyone has any and all information needed to make your wedding day run smoothly. She's a GEM and your need to hire her now because she books up quick!!

Vaia Medrano

Hiring Julie was the best decision I made! You never realize how much detail goes into planning a wedding until you start. Julie helped me plan and design my dream wedding. One that everyone is still raving about months later. I had so many design ideas and Julie was there to help execute them to a tee! She went above and beyond by having her husband customize a beer & champagne wall for my cocktail hour and a gorgeous greenery wall for my reception/photobooth space! Months leading up to my wedding Julie was the point person for all vendors and I can’t stress how helpful it was! I’m the biggest stress case and she was able to set my mind at ease. Days leading up to my wedding, Julie had a slight back injury and it DID NOT stop her from running a smooth rehearsal and wedding. I swear she’s Wonder Woman! If anything did happen behind the scenes I wouldn’t even know because she takes charge and makes sure you can be present for your special day. Honestly, what planner extends your cocktail hour for you because you’re running late? Julie….Hire her, you won’t regret it!

Leah Friedman

Julie was absolutely outstanding to work with! We hired Julie for Design & Coordination services over the ~10 months leading up to our wedding and truly can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience!

Julie is exceptionally professional and organized — she kept us informed of key milestones with our venue and vendor teams to ensure we stayed on track, despite our very crazy work schedules, and was always prompt and responsive, even about the tiniest of questions (and we had many!!).

Moreover, Julie leverages a robust network across the wedding industry and was always armed with a short-list of trusted recommendations for any service or item we wanted to consider, from florals, to invitations/paper goods, signage, specialty lighting, miscellaneous decor, etc. Julie also helped us prioritize the best ways to achieve design “impact” without overextending our budget, including brainstorming a number of creative and bespoke details to layer personal, unexpected touches into our overall design. She quickly understood our style and vision and helped us communicate effectively with our vendors to ensure this vision came together cohesively.

In the final weeks leading up to our wedding, Julie was truly the calming force we needed. She was proactive and transparent to address any information that might have differed from our expectations: e.g., when we ran into a few miscommunications as a result of turnover within one of our vendor teams (completely out of our control), Julie was a strong and effective advocate and resolved several of our concerns within a few short hours.

On the day of our wedding, Julie and the Something Bleu team (thank you Daniella and Rachael!) ensured every detail was in place and every transition was seamless so we could enjoy each moment without any stress. We cannot thank Julie enough and highly recommend Something Bleu to any couple looking for A+ support in their wedding planning process!

Christina Spleen

Day of Coordinators are the silent unsung heroes of the wedding day. As a fellow wedding vendor I always encourage brides to have one if they don't already have a full planner or coordinator. So when it came to my own wedding day I knew I needed a day of coordinator to relieve any day of pressures and keep everything running smoothly. I can't even begin to describe how happy I am that I connected with Julie.

From our initial conversation I could tell how organized and detail-focused she was. It was also clear that she had a passion for planning and coordinating. She brought up so many great points and reminders that I didn't even think about! And as a fellow wedding vendor I thought I had this on lock.

Her communication through the whole process was incredibly professional, reassuring, and kind. When it came to the actual wedding day it was such an incredible relief to not worry about setup and logistics. Instead I could focus on marrying the love of my life and celebrating with my friends. I chose to have my wedding at a venue where I knew that I could bring in all my own vendors I wanted from catering to alcohol to decor. Julie made sure that each vendor knew the correct timeline for deliveries and helped to make sure everything was in place. She even set up the sweetheart table and table decor!

And while Julie did an outstanding job coordinating the day and making sure everything ran smoothly, I will be forever grateful for her kindness and genuine willingness to make sure that my husband and I had nothing to worry about. My father has some mobility issues and specific health needs and Julie made sure that my parents were comfortable. Even making sure that my dad got to the reception hall first to make sure he could comfortably access anything he needed. She also checked in on my parents throughout the night to make sure they had everything they were ok. We also had our dog be part of our wedding and Julie checked up on her during the reception a few times making sure she got a few walks and extra attention.

My husband and I are forever grateful for the part Julie played in making our day as fun and easy as it was. If you are looking for someone that you can trust with your wedding day, Julie is IT.