Best Event Coordinators in Chicago

I had my daughter’s engagement celebration event on August 15,2026. Vanikaji and Gaurav Malikji from RuRu events were so helpful. Words are not enough to express our gratitude towards them. They made us feel so comfortable, easy to reach out, they understand your vision. Talking with them felt like home. Our event decoration and coordination was so smooth and beautiful. They provided services more than what we asked for. Vanikaji and Gauravji are such a humble and caring people to work with. Together they make you feel it is not only your family event, it is theirs too. Vanikaji and Gauravji Thank you for helping us and planning our event so successful, beautiful, and memorable????

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

Choosing Blue Llama Events for our wedding was the best choice we made. Jean was so easy to work with and guided us through the process. When we explained our vision she was able to execute on it perfectly. She suggested great vendors and made the planning process much simpler and easier than it otherwise would have been. On our wedding day she handled all of the on site vendors and setup, allowing us to relax and focus on enjoying ourselves. I could not recommend Jean and her team more.

Raj from Shimlapeppers Naperville !! Very good decoration and my guest also love this place and I personally love the events over there thanks Malik ji ??

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

Raj from Shimlapeppers Naperville !! Very good decoration and my guest also love this place and I personally love the events over there thanks Malik ji ??

Amazing Experience with Events by Ruru ! We had a fantastic experience working with Events by Ruru ! Ruru was absolutely great to work with from start to finish. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and positive energy made the entire process completely seamless and stress-free. They truly listened to what we wanted and executed every single detail perfectly. If you are looking for an event planning team that delivers top-tier service and peace of mind, I highly recommend them !!

Events by Ruru made our family event so much fun and totally stress-free! They took care of everything .. decorations, food, timing, all of it and it all came together beautifully. Everyone had such a good time, and honestly it was such a relief not to be running around trying to manage things myself. They were super easy to talk to, quick to respond, and really listened to what we wanted. Would 100% book them again for our next family get-together. Highly recommend if you want your event to feel special without all the stress of planning it yourself!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

Raj from Shimlapeppers Naperville !! Very good decoration and my guest also love this place and I personally love the events over there thanks Malik ji ??

Gaurav and his team were great to work with! They came through with amazing decor for our wedding reception and a flower wall for guests right outside the venue. I was extremely impressed by his professionalism, responsiveness, kind demeanor, and overall workmanship. The final product was beautiful and elegant - and very well coordinated with the bridal wear and overall spring theme. The cost was also budget friendly for the overall quality. Thank you Gaurav!

A heartfelt thank you to EventsByRuru for bringing our son’s pool party vision to life! The decor was absolutely stunning—bright, fun, and perfectly matched the summer pool party theme. Every little detail was beautifully done, and it created such a festive atmosphere for the kids and adults alike. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly easy to work with, professional, creative, and attentive to every request. Everything was set up on time, looked even better than we had imagined, and received so many compliments from our guests. Thank you for making our son’s special day so memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend EventsByRuru to anyone looking for beautiful, stress-free event decor!

Absolutely love the work by Events by Ruru! Their designs are stunning, and the quality of the products they use really stands out. Whether it’s a lavish wedding, an elegant birthday celebration, or a fun kids’ party, they have beautiful décor and customized themes to match every vision. Their creativity, attention to detail, and ability to bring unique theme ideas to life are truly impressive. Highly recommend them for making any event extra special!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

Raj from Shimlapeppers Naperville !! Very good decoration and my guest also love this place and I personally love the events over there thanks Malik ji ??

I've seen the hard work and dedication Jenny has put into these beautiful events. The attention to detail is phenomenal!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

They got great people to work with, i had him do an event in my backyard, it was super fun, they have really good decorations, food, and their dj is fire. Thanks for making it happen

Raj from Shimlapeppers Naperville !! Very good decoration and my guest also love this place and I personally love the events over there thanks Malik ji ??

The whole team is a delight to work with, they take all the details for your event very seriously and make the whole experience of planning so smooth. They have some of the best decorations in the area and were able to create a beautiful setup based on just some references. They helped me with a friend’s bridal shower and everyone loved the decor, table setup and the party favors. Highly recommend!

Events By RuRu is THE BEST!!!

We hired Events by RuRu for my brothers backyard graduation party, and they did a wonderful job. They handled the balloons, tent, tables, chairs, bounce house, lighting, waiting staff, and beverage service. Everything was set up beautifully and professionally, and the team made the event feel smooth and stress-free. Our guests enjoyed the setup, and we were able to relax and enjoy the celebration with family and friends. We would DEFINITELY recommend Events by RuRu for backyard parties and graduation events. Will be hiring again for future events! Thank you again Events by RuRu.

Events by RuRu put together a dramatically whimsical balloon display for our child’s first birthday. A 10/10 experience.

We’ve worked with this team for multiple events, and they never fail to amaze us. Whether it’s a traditional celebration, a modern theme, an indoor gathering, or an outdoor event, they bring every vision to life with exceptional quality and attention to detail. Our guests always compliment the stunning décor and elegant setups, and we’re constantly impressed by their creativity and ability to make each event feel unique. Their flawless execution and passion for design truly set them apart. Highly recommend!

We had a great experience working with RURU. The outdoor events were well organized. Excellent service and a seamless experience from start to finish. Thank you Gaurav & Vanika for helping make the event a success!

This is by far the most enjoyable event business to go to! I wish I found them a long time ago! Events for ruru is the best!

We had an amazing time working with Events by Ruru, Gaurav ji, and the owner, Vanika Nain, when we planned our son's first birthday party in May of 2026. From start to finish, Gaurav ji and his team were super professional and just a joy to work with. We had a general idea of what we wanted, but Gaurav ji and the team took it to a whole new level, bringing our ideas to life with incredible creativity and patience. He worked closely with us through many rounds of our vision, making changes that fit perfectly with our budget. The final result was way better than we ever imagined. Our guests were totally wowed by how beautiful and unique the decor was for the event, and we got so many compliments. The decor really set the perfect vibe for the occasion. We couldn't be happier and totally recommend Events by Ruru. Thanks so much, Gaurav ji and the team, for everything—10/10!

All the members of Events by Ruru are there to make sure you're event planning process goes smooth and the event itself goes even smoother. Jennifer was someone I worked with in the past, she is knowledgeable, bubbly, and has an over all great personality. Make sure to book your next event with Events by Ruru

The best decision I have made all year was hiring Events By RuRu. Everything was set up perfectly hours before my guests started to arrive and taken down just as fast. The staff was super nice, friendly and attentive. My balloon arc came out perfect!!!

They did amazing decorations for one of very special events for our family. The communication was spot on. The help and cleanup was timely. Highly recommended.

Would like to thank Events by ruru for planning my daughter s birthday, great ideas, amazing coordination and beautiful decor.

Events by Ruru did a great job for our baby’s first birthday celebration. They were thorough in planning understanding our needs and executed everything on time. Would highly recommend!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

We were so thankful to have collaborated with Jean on Komal and Gurpreet’s wedding. There were many unknown details when we first started planning the logistics, and Jean did an excellent job bridging communication between vendors to ensure everything came together smoothly. She truly excels at handling logistics and vendor coordination. We would be happy to collaborate with Blue Llama Events anytime.

Blue Llama Events did a fantastic job for us. Jean was very engaging and receptive throughout the whole process. She had a lot of good suggestions to help out as well. On the day all we had to do was arrive and have fun! Would absolutely recommend them, they are awesome.

If you are looking for a wedding planner, hire Jean and Blue Llama Events immediately. I am still overwhelmed by how amazing our wedding turned out. Jean is professional, attentive, and so wonderful to work with. She and her team handled everything with such grace and precision that we were able to actually enjoy our day. They truly delivered an unforgettable experience!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Blue Llama Events for our wedding, and we truly couldn’t be happier with our experience. Jean, the owner and our wedding planner, helped us plan the most beautiful Christmas wedding, and everything was simply perfect. She took care of every single detail with so much professionalism, dedication, and care, which allowed us to truly enjoy the process and the day itself. Her team is amazing. We worked closely with Jessica, who was incredibly creative, friendly, and wonderful to collaborate with. On the wedding day, we also met Abby, who was so kind, helpful, and attentive — they made everything run smoothly and stress-free. From start to finish, Blue Llama Events exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful for Jean and her team for making our wedding day unforgettable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares and delivers excellence

Jean from Blue Llama is nothing short of amazing. From the start she was nothing short of prompt, professional, and excited to work on your event. She comes up with elegant and affordable ideas without being pushy. She is available and helpful beyond measure. I would not hesitate to call Blue Llama for any event planning. She will work right beside you to design the event of your dreams with creativity and excitement. You will not be disappointed.

Jean Rivers and her staff do a terrific job managing both weddings and corporate events. Jean is highly professional and responsive to client and vendor issues. You can count on Blue Llama Events to handle your event comprehensively and competently. I have had the opportunity to work with Jean and the Blue Llama staff officiating weddings and performing as a Santa actor at corporate sponsored events. All of the events have been very well organized and carried out. And best of all, Jean and her staff are easy to work with ! I highly recommend Jean Rivers and Blue Llama.

Blue Llama events are amazing. Jean made wedding day absolutely FLAWLESS. From the start to finish, their organization, creativity , and attention to detail were beyond impressive. Every vendor was perfectly Coordinated. The timeless flowed effortlessly. Choose Jean at Blue Llama events will be best decision. Highly recommended.

Going with Jean Rivers and her team at Blue Llama Events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Not only do they have an outstanding knowledge of the industry, relationships with the best vendors, an awesome eye for design, and a natural feel for event curation, but they took the time and asked the right questions to truly understand who we are as a couple. Every aspect of the weekend was deliberately curated to reflect who we are and to give our guests a wonderful experience, tailored to us. Blue Llama was well organized and presented us with a lot of great options for every detail, without being overwhelming. They made wedding planning fun and breezy.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

Jean and her team are absolutely amazing, you want them to plan and coordinate your wedding. They make the day flow seamlessly, so you have no stress at all. She really makes the planning process so smooth and is always available to help. They go above and beyond so you have the perfect day!

Jean & Team are beyond wonderful at what they do. For a Celebration of Life, Jean executed a beautiful park installation floral design and arrangements for the tables. She exceeded my expectations and left me in tears and smiles for the event.

Choosing Blue Llama Events for our 2 day Indian-Irish American fusion wedding was the best decision we made. Working with Jean and her team was seamless; Jean professionally guided us through each decision we had to make. She listened to our vision and ideas and made them into reality- but better. With Jean's expertise and impressive vendor relationships, we were able to create a wedding welcome event with fire dancers that ended up being the first event of it's kind at the Conrad Indianapolis! The May weather in Indy started raining on our parade - literally - but Jean quickly pivoted, and our Baraat was relocated to the Conrad's lobby. She ran the decision by me briefly that morning, but I had built that trust, so approving the last minute decision I believe is what made this event one of our most special for Sean. Some of the planning was long distance, and Jean always made sure to include us via phone/text/video with any updates. She is a master trouble shooter when it comes to semi-destination (& Indian-American) weddings! I was worried about making such big decisions over phone or email but with Jean meeting with the vendors and the endless communication, she was able to really provide us with the peace of mind that everything was in order during the final days leading up to the wedding weekend. On wedding day, she arrived before first call and delegated each task to the hired vendors with politeness and professionalism. As the bride, I was able to focus on relaxing with my fiance and family to enjoy the wedding events we worked so hard to plan! Jean took the time to understand my personality as a hands-on bride which left me feeling confident and relieved in my choice of Blue Llama Events for a full service wedding planner. I heard she does some non-wedding events, and hope to have another event soon to call her for! Thank you to Jean, Jessica, Alexis, and Holly!! -Sean and Sonali

Excellent decor great service

I hired Jean on as a same day coordinator originally just to help set up decor on my wedding day. But she became so much more than that!! Jean did such a great job keeping me organized and bringing the whole day together! She was always prompt in answering texts/emails and no task seemed too difficult for her! She was so great to work with the month before as well and helped de-stress so much! Between her helping with decor set up and allowing me to use some of her decor, she actually helped save me a lot on extra charges. Her cost is so reasonable the value is beyond what I could have imagined! I cannot say enough great things about my experience. She was always willing to go the extra mile with the vision I was going for and making sure the vendors were all on the same page. I HIGHLY recommend Blue Llama Events for any type of planning you may need!! Excellent service!!

Jean and her team were beyond amazing!! They went above and beyond their roles! From the moment we met with Jean, she was so organized and on top of everything, I knew hiring her was the right choice! For our reception, we had a lot of small details to be executed and her team set it up exactly as I envisioned. Jean was the go to for the night, my right hand woman, to guide us through the order of events. Right after our ceremony, we realized we forgot to bring the sparklers for our sparkler exit, I was devastated, and literally minutes later Jean said don't worry about it, we have it taken care of, no joke, within an hour her team found an open store on a Sunday, got long sparklers and had them put in the sparkler jar in time for sparkler sendoff. That meant the world to us since that's the one moment we were beyond excited for! Her and her team were lifesavers!! She stayed until the very end, cleaning everything up and packing it all into my family's vehicles. We were blown away by how efficient she was! Such a pro! We will definitely recommend her to engaged friends! A day of coordinator is definitely worth every penny, especially if it's Blue Llama Events! We highly recommend having the dream team work together, photographer(Dauss Miller), Videograher (Vibe Productions), DJ (Track Seven-Joel), and Blue Llama Events (Jean), they worked seamlessly together! Thank you Jean!! You're the best!

I just worked multi day wedding with Jean. She was amazing and very nice to work with. It was a fun event with all great people. Jean works super hard and was very informative. Thank you for everything!

I have had the blessing of working with Jean at Blue Llama on two occasions now and each time she is absolutely phenomenal. As a fellow wedding professional, I have come to see the incredible importance of having a talented and professional planner. I can truly say that Jean fits that bill to a T. We worked together recently on an Indian wedding and she managed to run the entire event seamlessly even though she was working on a holiday with minimal help. I highly recommend her and will be encouraging all of my clients to utilize her amazing skills and services.

Jean is the best! She gets things done! She was the Coordinator of a wedding that I photographed and she did an amazing job!!! There was a problem with a DIY bridal detail that malfunctioned and I didn’t even notice because she was able to smoothly make it work and the reception was absolutely flawless! She is a professional and able to think on her feet which is so important since there are always little things that will come up!

My experience with Blue Llama Events was phenomenal. Everything went off perfectly and it was an extremely difficult event to plan and execute. I came to Blue Llama Events with a completely bespoke event request. Other event planners did not even want to take on the project, and Jean welcomed the challenge. The logistics were difficult, as everyone attending was from out of town, so all of the planning had to be done from a distance, but I always felt reassured that everything was set and ready to go. Jean runs a very tight ship, everything is thoroughly thought out, many options are given, accompanied by excellent advice. Expenses are watched carefully, and the attention to detail is outstanding. Jean is operates the business with the utmost integrity and professionalism. I could not have been happier with the experience and the result!

I was recently the DJ at a wedding that Jean from Blue Llama Events was the event planner and coordinator. If I had to sum her performance up in 1 word I would say AMAZING. She was fast in her communications with me prior to the wedding! She helped work out some last minute details with the room arrangement which was no small effort! On the wedding day she helped everything go smooth! She jumped in when she was needed and did it all with a smile on her face! I do hope to work with Jean again soon and I highly recommend her if you need an event planner, she is excellent!

I absolutely loved working with Jean for our wedding day! I was initially hesitant to hire a wedding coordinator due to our budget, but she was BEYOND worth it and I can’t imagine pulling the day off without her. She was quick with communication and coordination between me and the wedding venue – which had been a HUGE struggle before working with Jean. She always kept my wishes as a top priority and truly had my back throughout the months that we worked together. Even on the wedding day she was the one person that kept me sane and relaxed! I could not be more thankful to have had Jean as a part of our big day!

Blue Llama events is amazing to work with! She takes care of everything for you, so you have absolutely ZERO stress during your wedding or event OR during the planning process. She's very professional and so good at what she does. I HIGHLY recomend her!

We definitely made the right decision by working with Jean and Blue Llama Events for our wedding! Jean is creative, responsive, level headed, and strategic. Her coordinator, Katie, helped us on the day-of, and she kept our unusual event from becoming stressful. We had originally planned a December 2020 wedding, and like so many couples, the pandemic created too much uncertainty to move forward. In June, my fiance and I decided to elope in our backyard - with 20 days notice. Jean and her team stepped up without hesitating. She kept us on track, helped us think through these strange scenarios, and made the whole day so special and stress-free. We look forward to working with her on our post-pandemic party plan!

Jean was truly wonderful to work with in planning my event! She knew great vendors and I even enjoyed just chatting with her. Could not recommend Blue Llama enough!

During a pandemic and all the ups and downs of wedding planning, this team knows how to make your dream wedding happen! Jean and her team have been there with me months in advance. They have answered every question quickly and have helped every bump in the road. My main thing was to not stress during our wedding day and that was what they did! Every little detail months before to the end of the night was perfect and I have a lot to thank because of them! If you’re ever thinking about needing a wedding planner? You DO! And I 100% would recommend them to everyone!

I can't say enough positive things about Jean, Maddie and the rest of the team. I wish I could keep them on for my day to day life lol Jean really took the weight of wedding planning off my shoulders and was just generally nice to talk to. The help on the wedding day was invaluable. They took care of everything so I didn't have to and stayed the entire night to help with any clearing up after the party was over. It was so nice to have someone calm and in control to lean on. 10/10 would reccomend

Jean is absolutely amazing. She helped coordinate the most beautiful Indian fusion wedding. We were able to enjoy our day because she made sure everything was perfect. Our day was EPIC and ELEGANT. Highly recommend!!

I loved working with Jean to help her with a virtual event! She is very responsive and takes care of her customers with creative solutions! I highly recommend her for your next event!

Jean and her team are AMAZING! When I started wedding planning I thought I had it together but Jean literally came in and saved me when I didn’t know where to go or who to turn to! Her team is amazing with same day coordination even with crazy Indian weddings! I can’t thank Jean and her team enough!! They go above and beyond!

This team is AMAZING! I was about six months into wedding planning and feeling completely overwhelmed. I reached out and spoke with Jean Rivers who instantly made me feel at ease. She took the reigns for the following six months and coordinated/handled everything from several vendors, picking up all rental items, handling everything day of (controlling the crowd, getting me where I need to be in time, etc). I am so thankful for her and her awesome team! Brides... you must get a wedding planner ASAP!

Booking Blue Llama Events and working with Jean was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. She was worth every penny. I do not live in Indy, and I had to plan my entire wedding remotely. She was very responsive, always had excellent recommendations for venders, and helped me keep every detail organized. I know she had many other events to work on, but she always made me feel like my small event was a priority. I highly recommend working with Jean and her team from Blue Llama.

Where to begin.. Jean and her team are one of a kind. We hired Jean right from the beginning and were always in contact with her for the 1.5 yrs of planning! She was the point of contact for our venders, set up meetings with them, and handled EVERYTHING the day of the wedding. I didn’t have to worry about anything but enjoying my wedding day, which is something not a lot of people get to do. Her team helped set up the decorations, take them down, and pack them into my families car. We had our dogs in our wedding and her team even brought treats to help distract them when needed. Yes hiring a wedding planner is an investment, but you will not go wrong with Blue Llama Events. 100% recommend to a friend. Thanks so much Jean!(:

After the incredibly tough decision to postpone our wedding, we knew we needed help to plan our wedding and Jean was there every step of the way to ensure our wedding ran smoothly and according to plan. Immediately after we started working with Jean it felt like a weight was lifted off our shoulders as she put together a great itinerary and worked with all our vendors. On our wedding day, Jean and her team went above and beyond to make our day special- we couldn’t have done it without them! Rain came into play and her team picked up umbrellas for the bridal party and guests as well as making adjustments to ensure the rain didn’t rain on our parade! Thank you for everything, Jean and team! We cannot recommend Jean & Blue Llama Events enough for your next event =)

I wish I could give Jean and Blue Llama Events more than 5 stars - highly recommend! I went with the month-of option and Jean and her team not only were there to help with random questions and give suggestions before that month-of takeover but executed every detail better than I could have ever imagined. Jean and her team are the main reason my now-husband and I were able to relax and actually enjoy our wedding day and we are so incredibly thankful for their skill and professionalism. If anyone is on the fence as to whether to hire a coordinator - it is an absolute MUST and worth every penny, and Jean and Blue Llama Events are the best of the best.

I had a unique experience with Jean in that our wedding was scheduled for March 28, 2020 — right at the time of the first lockdown. We had already been planning for a year, but Jean quickly took the initiative in rescheduling with all vendors. We ended up rescheduling twice due to the pandemic and finally had our amazing reception on Feb 19, 2022 Through all the cancellations, vendor changes, and small detail changes, Jean was there to make sure everything went smoothly. Planning and replanning this for 3 years would not have been possible without her. The reception was magical and everything I wanted. I cannot recommend her services enough!

Jean (owner) and the Blue Llama Events team is exactly who you want to hire to plan and coordinate your wedding! I started planning my wedding by myself for an out of state venue that didn’t have many included amenities. When it came to putting it all together, I felt lost. This is where Jean came in and saved the day (literally)! We hired her 3 months out for her coordinating services and wish we would have hired her from the beginning! She is beyond professional, knowledgeable, and resourceful. She coordinated with our vendors before our wedding, sorted out finishing details with me, ran our rehearsal, set up the day of the event, and handled every detail of the wedding. Because of Blue Llama Events, me, my husband, friends, and family were able to enjoy the wedding day knowing everything was taken care of.

Jean is the best! We sought her help for planning our daughters wedding from two different States outside of Indianapolis (I was in one State, my daughter in another State). She thought of everything and recognized concerns while planning therefor avoiding problems on the special day making it absolutely perfect. She is patient, calm, understanding, and will go above and beyond to make anything you desire happen. I am 100% positive we could not have managed without her. Thank you for caring for your clients. Your compassion shows in your work!

Jean and her team are amazing at what they do. We had an Indian and American fusion wedding. She took the ideas I had and turned it in to a fairytale wedding. Of course with every wedding, there is going to be issues. Our photographer got covid 2 days before the wedding and she took care of the issue so we did not stress. She had all the contacts for vendors, she booked everything, sent out invitations, got permits for the baraat, arranged details with photographers, and basically created a beautiful wedding that not only my husband and I will never forget, but neither will the guests forget. And she knew more about Indian weddings than I did! She is so professional but also she became my friend in the end. I’m so grateful for Jean and her team!

We recently had a wedding at the Marriott Downtown. Jean was absolutely amazing and professional. Everything went by smooth and everyone was able to enjoy the food services. Kudos to Jean and her team!

My daughter had her perfect wedding - and it was all because of Jean. Besides living in a different state, I knew nothing about planning a wedding and finding vendors. From our initial zoom meeting, my daughter and I felt like we had known Jean forever. She understood our vision of the wedding & reception and carried that vision through in every aspect - flowers, photographer, tablecloths, DJ, etc. The other important thing to me, as Mother of the Bride, was to be able to enjoy the day with my daughter. I was able to spend the entire morning with her as the bridal party were in hair & make-up. I didn't have to worry about anything! I would choose Jean all over again and highly recommend her!

From the very first interaction with Jean, I knew she would be the perfect fit to plan my dream wedding! She is incredibly easy to get a long with and feels like you are working with a very familiar friend. She gets excited for you when planning all the small and big details. She was quick to understand my style and vision, and nailed every detail. She is more organized than I could ever imagine and super quick to respond. I've heard all my friends say wedding planning is too stressful for them, but Jean took away all my stress and made the planning process enjoyable. She found the perfect vendors for us, all while keeping our budget in mind. I cannot say enough great things about her! I would recommend her to anyone in a heart beat! She is just as fun as her company name. :)

As part of Violet Vintage Rentals, we LOVE working with Jean with Blue Llama Events! She has such creative vision and is able to bring unique and fun events to life! We love working with her team!

I had a wonderful experience working with Jean in planning my wedding! Jean and her team literally took care of everything. All I had to do was show up for appointments, most of which were virtual which was very convenient for me since I live a ways away from her office. She made recommendations for florists, photographers, etc and even found a wedding pet sitter for us! She also helped organize our rehearsal brunch. All of our guests raved about how organized and beautiful the wedding was and this is because of Jean’s good work! I could sit back and relax and rest assured that everything for my wedding was taken care of. If you are feeling overwhelmed with wedding planning like I was, definitely spend the extra money to hire Jean and her team. It was definitely worth it for me!

Jean and the folks at Blue LLama are true professionals and do an amazing job! They are creative, easy to work with and take care of everything! Whether it’s a backyard party to a large scale 250 person event - they are fabulous! Recently did a wonderful job decorating a Diwali party. Gorgeous and colorful! Book them!

We would recommend contacting Blue Llama Events for any of your event planning needs in the Midwest! We had a wonderful wedding planning experience with Blue Llama Events (Jean Rivers and her team)! Jean and her team were always responsive, organized and provided invaluable insight and recommendations as we planned our wedding from a distance (we live in Seattle). With Jean’s expertise and guidance, we were able to plan a beautiful Hindu wedding ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse, a wedding reception at the Eiteljorg Museum, and a welcome dinner/mehendi event at the Westin Hotel. Jean is very solution oriented and was always so calm and positive – there’s not much more you can ask for from a wedding planner!

I want to give Jean Rivers and her team a shout out! They were the wedding coordinator for my daughter’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. I must say on the day of the wedding from the moment I took a shower to get cleaned up and until the end of the evening I didn’t worry about a thing and was able to enjoy myself completely! I knew that Jean and her team was covering what needed to be done! My daughter was very much at ease and was able to enjoy her wedding day without fretting over details! Thank you so much Jean to you and your team for taking care of those details, and for helping to make it the day of my daughter’s dreams!!!

Kimani Lashley. &. Dominique Michael Lewis

If you are looking for someone who was born to plan a seamless, gorgeous wedding, you NEED Jean! My husband and I had a rocky start to planning our big day, but Jean saved the wedding from being a mess. It speaks volumes when Jean and her team were able to turn a stressful situation into the wedding of our dreams in a matter of a few short months. She was incredibly attentive, flexible, and calm whenever we needed her. Our only regret is that we didn't find her sooner. My husband and I had an Indian fusion wedding, so Jean and her team were aware of the various cultural elements we needed to incorporate into our events. On top of that, we did a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic. Our wedding was a challenge to plan in many ways, but Jean and her team are so experienced and professional that they knew exactly what to do. They made it seem like a breeze! Blue Llama Events is the best wedding money you will ever spend, and you'll be so glad to have Jean and her team in your corner! We already miss our Zoom calls with her!

Our wedding weekend was flawless and we cannot thank Jean and the Blue Llama team enough for making sure everything was taken care of and went extremely smoothly. She was there every step of the way, and extremely detail-oriented — even making sure things that weren’t even on our mind were handled. We have really enjoyed working with Blue Llama and seeing how they were able to bring all of our and our families’ random ideas to life! We will be sure to recommend Blue Llama to all of our friends!

We definitely made the right decision by working with Jean and Blue Llama Events for our wedding! Jean is creative, responsive, level headed, and strategic. Her coordinator, Katie, helped us on the day-of, and she kept our unusual event from becoming stressful. We had originally planned a December 2020 wedding, and like so many couples, the pandemic created too much uncertainty to move forward. In June, my fiance and I decided to elope in our backyard - with 20 days notice. Jean and her team stepped up without hesitating. She kept us on track, helped us think through these strange scenarios, and made the whole day so special and stress-free. We look forward to working with her on our post-pandemic party plan!

As part of Violet Vintage Rentals, we LOVE working with Jean with Blue Llama Events! She has such creative vision and is able to bring unique and fun events to life! We love working with her team!

Jean is the best! We sought her help for planning our daughters wedding from two different States outside of Indianapolis (I was in one State, my daughter in another State). She thought of everything and recognized concerns while planning therefor avoiding problems on the special day making it absolutely perfect. She is patient, calm, understanding, and will go above and beyond to make anything you desire happen. I am 100% positive we could not have managed without her. Thank you for caring for your clients. Your compassion shows in your work!

I was recently the DJ at a wedding that Jean from Blue Llama Events was the event planner and coordinator. If I had to sum her performance up in 1 word I would say AMAZING. She was fast in her communications with me prior to the wedding! She helped work out some last minute details with the room arrangement which was no small effort! On the wedding day she helped everything go smooth! She jumped in when she was needed and did it all with a smile on her face! I do hope to work with Jean again soon and I highly recommend her if you need an event planner, she is excellent!

I have had the blessing of working with Jean at Blue Llama on two occasions now and each time she is absolutely phenomenal. As a fellow wedding professional, I have come to see the incredible importance of having a talented and professional planner. I can truly say that Jean fits that bill to a T. We worked together recently on an Indian wedding and she managed to run the entire event seamlessly even though she was working on a holiday with minimal help. I highly recommend her and will be encouraging all of my clients to utilize her amazing skills and services.

I absolutely loved working with Jean for our wedding day! I was initially hesitant to hire a wedding coordinator due to our budget, but she was BEYOND worth it and I can’t imagine pulling the day off without her. She was quick with communication and coordination between me and the wedding venue – which had been a HUGE struggle before working with Jean. She always kept my wishes as a top priority and truly had my back throughout the months that we worked together. Even on the wedding day she was the one person that kept me sane and relaxed! I could not be more thankful to have had Jean as a part of our big day!

I wish I could give Jean and Blue Llama Events more than 5 stars - highly recommend! I went with the month-of option and Jean and her team not only were there to help with random questions and give suggestions before that month-of takeover but executed every detail better than I could have ever imagined. Jean and her team are the main reason my now-husband and I were able to relax and actually enjoy our wedding day and we are so incredibly thankful for their skill and professionalism. If anyone is on the fence as to whether to hire a coordinator - it is an absolute MUST and worth every penny, and Jean and Blue Llama Events are the best of the best.

After the incredibly tough decision to postpone our wedding, we knew we needed help to plan our wedding and Jean was there every step of the way to ensure our wedding ran smoothly and according to plan. Immediately after we started working with Jean it felt like a weight was lifted off our shoulders as she put together a great itinerary and worked with all our vendors. On our wedding day, Jean and her team went above and beyond to make our day special- we couldn’t have done it without them! Rain came into play and her team picked up umbrellas for the bridal party and guests as well as making adjustments to ensure the rain didn’t rain on our parade! Thank you for everything, Jean and team! We cannot recommend Jean & Blue Llama Events enough for your next event =)

Booking Blue Llama Events and working with Jean was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. She was worth every penny. I do not live in Indy, and I had to plan my entire wedding remotely. She was very responsive, always had excellent recommendations for venders, and helped me keep every detail organized. I know she had many other events to work on, but she always made me feel like my small event was a priority. I highly recommend working with Jean and her team from Blue Llama.

Jean (owner) and the Blue Llama Events team is exactly who you want to hire to plan and coordinate your wedding! I started planning my wedding by myself for an out of state venue that didn’t have many included amenities. When it came to putting it all together, I felt lost. This is where Jean came in and saved the day (literally)! We hired her 3 months out for her coordinating services and wish we would have hired her from the beginning! She is beyond professional, knowledgeable, and resourceful. She coordinated with our vendors before our wedding, sorted out finishing details with me, ran our rehearsal, set up the day of the event, and handled every detail of the wedding. Because of Blue Llama Events, me, my husband, friends, and family were able to enjoy the wedding day knowing everything was taken care of.

My daughter had her perfect wedding - and it was all because of Jean. Besides living in a different state, I knew nothing about planning a wedding and finding vendors. From our initial zoom meeting, my daughter and I felt like we had known Jean forever. She understood our vision of the wedding & reception and carried that vision through in every aspect - flowers, photographer, tablecloths, DJ, etc. The other important thing to me, as Mother of the Bride, was to be able to enjoy the day with my daughter. I was able to spend the entire morning with her as the bridal party were in hair & make-up. I didn't have to worry about anything! I would choose Jean all over again and highly recommend her!

From the very first interaction with Jean, I knew she would be the perfect fit to plan my dream wedding! She is incredibly easy to get a long with and feels like you are working with a very familiar friend. She gets excited for you when planning all the small and big details. She was quick to understand my style and vision, and nailed every detail. She is more organized than I could ever imagine and super quick to respond. I've heard all my friends say wedding planning is too stressful for them, but Jean took away all my stress and made the planning process enjoyable. She found the perfect vendors for us, all while keeping our budget in mind. I cannot say enough great things about her! I would recommend her to anyone in a heart beat! She is just as fun as her company name. :)

I had a unique experience with Jean in that our wedding was scheduled for March 28, 2020 — right at the time of the first lockdown. We had already been planning for a year, but Jean quickly took the initiative in rescheduling with all vendors. We ended up rescheduling twice due to the pandemic and finally had our amazing reception on Feb 19, 2022 Through all the cancellations, vendor changes, and small detail changes, Jean was there to make sure everything went smoothly. Planning and replanning this for 3 years would not have been possible without her. The reception was magical and everything I wanted. I cannot recommend her services enough!

I had a wonderful experience working with Jean in planning my wedding! Jean and her team literally took care of everything. All I had to do was show up for appointments, most of which were virtual which was very convenient for me since I live a ways away from her office. She made recommendations for florists, photographers, etc and even found a wedding pet sitter for us! She also helped organize our rehearsal brunch. All of our guests raved about how organized and beautiful the wedding was and this is because of Jean’s good work! I could sit back and relax and rest assured that everything for my wedding was taken care of. If you are feeling overwhelmed with wedding planning like I was, definitely spend the extra money to hire Jean and her team. It was definitely worth it for me!

I want to give Jean Rivers and her team a shout out! They were the wedding coordinator for my daughter’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. I must say on the day of the wedding from the moment I took a shower to get cleaned up and until the end of the evening I didn’t worry about a thing and was able to enjoy myself completely! I knew that Jean and her team was covering what needed to be done! My daughter was very much at ease and was able to enjoy her wedding day without fretting over details! Thank you so much Jean to you and your team for taking care of those details, and for helping to make it the day of my daughter’s dreams!!!

Where to begin.. Jean and her team are one of a kind. We hired Jean right from the beginning and were always in contact with her for the 1.5 yrs of planning! She was the point of contact for our venders, set up meetings with them, and handled EVERYTHING the day of the wedding. I didn’t have to worry about anything but enjoying my wedding day, which is something not a lot of people get to do. Her team helped set up the decorations, take them down, and pack them into my families car. We had our dogs in our wedding and her team even brought treats to help distract them when needed. Yes hiring a wedding planner is an investment, but you will not go wrong with Blue Llama Events. 100% recommend to a friend. Thanks so much Jean!(:

Jean and her team are amazing at what they do. We had an Indian and American fusion wedding. She took the ideas I had and turned it in to a fairytale wedding. Of course with every wedding, there is going to be issues. Our photographer got covid 2 days before the wedding and she took care of the issue so we did not stress. She had all the contacts for vendors, she booked everything, sent out invitations, got permits for the baraat, arranged details with photographers, and basically created a beautiful wedding that not only my husband and I will never forget, but neither will the guests forget. And she knew more about Indian weddings than I did! She is so professional but also she became my friend in the end. I’m so grateful for Jean and her team!

We would recommend contacting Blue Llama Events for any of your event planning needs in the Midwest! We had a wonderful wedding planning experience with Blue Llama Events (Jean Rivers and her team)! Jean and her team were always responsive, organized and provided invaluable insight and recommendations as we planned our wedding from a distance (we live in Seattle). With Jean’s expertise and guidance, we were able to plan a beautiful Hindu wedding ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse, a wedding reception at the Eiteljorg Museum, and a welcome dinner/mehendi event at the Westin Hotel. Jean is very solution oriented and was always so calm and positive – there’s not much more you can ask for from a wedding planner!

Our wedding weekend was flawless and we cannot thank Jean and the Blue Llama team enough for making sure everything was taken care of and went extremely smoothly. She was there every step of the way, and extremely detail-oriented — even making sure things that weren’t even on our mind were handled. We have really enjoyed working with Blue Llama and seeing how they were able to bring all of our and our families’ random ideas to life! We will be sure to recommend Blue Llama to all of our friends!

If you are looking for someone who was born to plan a seamless, gorgeous wedding, you NEED Jean! My husband and I had a rocky start to planning our big day, but Jean saved the wedding from being a mess. It speaks volumes when Jean and her team were able to turn a stressful situation into the wedding of our dreams in a matter of a few short months. She was incredibly attentive, flexible, and calm whenever we needed her. Our only regret is that we didn't find her sooner. My husband and I had an Indian fusion wedding, so Jean and her team were aware of the various cultural elements we needed to incorporate into our events. On top of that, we did a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic. Our wedding was a challenge to plan in many ways, but Jean and her team are so experienced and professional that they knew exactly what to do. They made it seem like a breeze! Blue Llama Events is the best wedding money you will ever spend, and you'll be so glad to have Jean and her team in your corner! We already miss our Zoom calls with her!

Kimani Lashley. &. Dominique Michael Lewis

I loved working with Jean to help her with a virtual event! She is very responsive and takes care of her customers with creative solutions! I highly recommend her for your next event!

I just worked multi day wedding with Jean. She was amazing and very nice to work with. It was a fun event with all great people. Jean works super hard and was very informative. Thank you for everything!

Jean was truly wonderful to work with in planning my event! She knew great vendors and I even enjoyed just chatting with her. Could not recommend Blue Llama enough!

Blue Llama events is amazing to work with! She takes care of everything for you, so you have absolutely ZERO stress during your wedding or event OR during the planning process. She's very professional and so good at what she does. I HIGHLY recomend her!

Jean is absolutely amazing. She helped coordinate the most beautiful Indian fusion wedding. We were able to enjoy our day because she made sure everything was perfect. Our day was EPIC and ELEGANT. Highly recommend!!

During a pandemic and all the ups and downs of wedding planning, this team knows how to make your dream wedding happen! Jean and her team have been there with me months in advance. They have answered every question quickly and have helped every bump in the road. My main thing was to not stress during our wedding day and that was what they did! Every little detail months before to the end of the night was perfect and I have a lot to thank because of them! If you’re ever thinking about needing a wedding planner? You DO! And I 100% would recommend them to everyone!

We recently had a wedding at the Marriott Downtown. Jean was absolutely amazing and professional. Everything went by smooth and everyone was able to enjoy the food services. Kudos to Jean and her team!

I can't say enough positive things about Jean, Maddie and the rest of the team. I wish I could keep them on for my day to day life lol Jean really took the weight of wedding planning off my shoulders and was just generally nice to talk to. The help on the wedding day was invaluable. They took care of everything so I didn't have to and stayed the entire night to help with any clearing up after the party was over. It was so nice to have someone calm and in control to lean on. 10/10 would reccomend

My experience with Blue Llama Events was phenomenal. Everything went off perfectly and it was an extremely difficult event to plan and execute. I came to Blue Llama Events with a completely bespoke event request. Other event planners did not even want to take on the project, and Jean welcomed the challenge. The logistics were difficult, as everyone attending was from out of town, so all of the planning had to be done from a distance, but I always felt reassured that everything was set and ready to go. Jean runs a very tight ship, everything is thoroughly thought out, many options are given, accompanied by excellent advice. Expenses are watched carefully, and the attention to detail is outstanding. Jean is operates the business with the utmost integrity and professionalism. I could not have been happier with the experience and the result!

Jean and her team are AMAZING! When I started wedding planning I thought I had it together but Jean literally came in and saved me when I didn’t know where to go or who to turn to! Her team is amazing with same day coordination even with crazy Indian weddings! I can’t thank Jean and her team enough!! They go above and beyond!

Jean and the folks at Blue LLama are true professionals and do an amazing job! They are creative, easy to work with and take care of everything! Whether it’s a backyard party to a large scale 250 person event - they are fabulous! Recently did a wonderful job decorating a Diwali party. Gorgeous and colorful! Book them!

Jean is the best! She gets things done! She was the Coordinator of a wedding that I photographed and she did an amazing job!!! There was a problem with a DIY bridal detail that malfunctioned and I didn’t even notice because she was able to smoothly make it work and the reception was absolutely flawless! She is a professional and able to think on her feet which is so important since there are always little things that will come up!

I hired Jean on as a same day coordinator originally just to help set up decor on my wedding day. But she became so much more than that!! Jean did such a great job keeping me organized and bringing the whole day together! She was always prompt in answering texts/emails and no task seemed too difficult for her! She was so great to work with the month before as well and helped de-stress so much! Between her helping with decor set up and allowing me to use some of her decor, she actually helped save me a lot on extra charges. Her cost is so reasonable the value is beyond what I could have imagined! I cannot say enough great things about my experience. She was always willing to go the extra mile with the vision I was going for and making sure the vendors were all on the same page. I HIGHLY recommend Blue Llama Events for any type of planning you may need!! Excellent service!!

Jean and her team were beyond amazing!! They went above and beyond their roles! From the moment we met with Jean, she was so organized and on top of everything, I knew hiring her was the right choice! For our reception, we had a lot of small details to be executed and her team set it up exactly as I envisioned. Jean was the go to for the night, my right hand woman, to guide us through the order of events. Right after our ceremony, we realized we forgot to bring the sparklers for our sparkler exit, I was devastated, and literally minutes later Jean said don't worry about it, we have it taken care of, no joke, within an hour her team found an open store on a Sunday, got long sparklers and had them put in the sparkler jar in time for sparkler sendoff. That meant the world to us since that's the one moment we were beyond excited for! Her and her team were lifesavers!! She stayed until the very end, cleaning everything up and packing it all into my family's vehicles. We were blown away by how efficient she was! Such a pro! We will definitely recommend her to engaged friends! A day of coordinator is definitely worth every penny, especially if it's Blue Llama Events! We highly recommend having the dream team work together, photographer(Dauss Miller), Videograher (Vibe Productions), DJ (Track Seven-Joel), and Blue Llama Events (Jean), they worked seamlessly together! Thank you Jean!! You're the best!

This team is AMAZING! I was about six months into wedding planning and feeling completely overwhelmed. I reached out and spoke with Jean Rivers who instantly made me feel at ease. She took the reigns for the following six months and coordinated/handled everything from several vendors, picking up all rental items, handling everything day of (controlling the crowd, getting me where I need to be in time, etc). I am so thankful for her and her awesome team! Brides... you must get a wedding planner ASAP!

We definitely made the right decision by working with Jean and Blue Llama Events for our wedding! Jean is creative, responsive, level headed, and strategic. Her coordinator, Katie, helped us on the day-of, and she kept our unusual event from becoming stressful. We had originally planned a December 2020 wedding, and like so many couples, the pandemic created too much uncertainty to move forward. In June, my fiance and I decided to elope in our backyard - with 20 days notice. Jean and her team stepped up without hesitating. She kept us on track, helped us think through these strange scenarios, and made the whole day so special and stress-free. We look forward to working with her on our post-pandemic party plan!

As part of Violet Vintage Rentals, we LOVE working with Jean with Blue Llama Events! She has such creative vision and is able to bring unique and fun events to life! We love working with her team!

Jean is the best! We sought her help for planning our daughters wedding from two different States outside of Indianapolis (I was in one State, my daughter in another State). She thought of everything and recognized concerns while planning therefor avoiding problems on the special day making it absolutely perfect. She is patient, calm, understanding, and will go above and beyond to make anything you desire happen. I am 100% positive we could not have managed without her. Thank you for caring for your clients. Your compassion shows in your work!

I was recently the DJ at a wedding that Jean from Blue Llama Events was the event planner and coordinator. If I had to sum her performance up in 1 word I would say AMAZING. She was fast in her communications with me prior to the wedding! She helped work out some last minute details with the room arrangement which was no small effort! On the wedding day she helped everything go smooth! She jumped in when she was needed and did it all with a smile on her face! I do hope to work with Jean again soon and I highly recommend her if you need an event planner, she is excellent!

I have had the blessing of working with Jean at Blue Llama on two occasions now and each time she is absolutely phenomenal. As a fellow wedding professional, I have come to see the incredible importance of having a talented and professional planner. I can truly say that Jean fits that bill to a T. We worked together recently on an Indian wedding and she managed to run the entire event seamlessly even though she was working on a holiday with minimal help. I highly recommend her and will be encouraging all of my clients to utilize her amazing skills and services.

I absolutely loved working with Jean for our wedding day! I was initially hesitant to hire a wedding coordinator due to our budget, but she was BEYOND worth it and I can’t imagine pulling the day off without her. She was quick with communication and coordination between me and the wedding venue – which had been a HUGE struggle before working with Jean. She always kept my wishes as a top priority and truly had my back throughout the months that we worked together. Even on the wedding day she was the one person that kept me sane and relaxed! I could not be more thankful to have had Jean as a part of our big day!

I wish I could give Jean and Blue Llama Events more than 5 stars - highly recommend! I went with the month-of option and Jean and her team not only were there to help with random questions and give suggestions before that month-of takeover but executed every detail better than I could have ever imagined. Jean and her team are the main reason my now-husband and I were able to relax and actually enjoy our wedding day and we are so incredibly thankful for their skill and professionalism. If anyone is on the fence as to whether to hire a coordinator - it is an absolute MUST and worth every penny, and Jean and Blue Llama Events are the best of the best.

After the incredibly tough decision to postpone our wedding, we knew we needed help to plan our wedding and Jean was there every step of the way to ensure our wedding ran smoothly and according to plan. Immediately after we started working with Jean it felt like a weight was lifted off our shoulders as she put together a great itinerary and worked with all our vendors. On our wedding day, Jean and her team went above and beyond to make our day special- we couldn’t have done it without them! Rain came into play and her team picked up umbrellas for the bridal party and guests as well as making adjustments to ensure the rain didn’t rain on our parade! Thank you for everything, Jean and team! We cannot recommend Jean & Blue Llama Events enough for your next event =)

Booking Blue Llama Events and working with Jean was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. She was worth every penny. I do not live in Indy, and I had to plan my entire wedding remotely. She was very responsive, always had excellent recommendations for venders, and helped me keep every detail organized. I know she had many other events to work on, but she always made me feel like my small event was a priority. I highly recommend working with Jean and her team from Blue Llama.

Jean (owner) and the Blue Llama Events team is exactly who you want to hire to plan and coordinate your wedding! I started planning my wedding by myself for an out of state venue that didn’t have many included amenities. When it came to putting it all together, I felt lost. This is where Jean came in and saved the day (literally)! We hired her 3 months out for her coordinating services and wish we would have hired her from the beginning! She is beyond professional, knowledgeable, and resourceful. She coordinated with our vendors before our wedding, sorted out finishing details with me, ran our rehearsal, set up the day of the event, and handled every detail of the wedding. Because of Blue Llama Events, me, my husband, friends, and family were able to enjoy the wedding day knowing everything was taken care of.

My daughter had her perfect wedding - and it was all because of Jean. Besides living in a different state, I knew nothing about planning a wedding and finding vendors. From our initial zoom meeting, my daughter and I felt like we had known Jean forever. She understood our vision of the wedding & reception and carried that vision through in every aspect - flowers, photographer, tablecloths, DJ, etc. The other important thing to me, as Mother of the Bride, was to be able to enjoy the day with my daughter. I was able to spend the entire morning with her as the bridal party were in hair & make-up. I didn't have to worry about anything! I would choose Jean all over again and highly recommend her!

From the very first interaction with Jean, I knew she would be the perfect fit to plan my dream wedding! She is incredibly easy to get a long with and feels like you are working with a very familiar friend. She gets excited for you when planning all the small and big details. She was quick to understand my style and vision, and nailed every detail. She is more organized than I could ever imagine and super quick to respond. I've heard all my friends say wedding planning is too stressful for them, but Jean took away all my stress and made the planning process enjoyable. She found the perfect vendors for us, all while keeping our budget in mind. I cannot say enough great things about her! I would recommend her to anyone in a heart beat! She is just as fun as her company name. :)

I had a unique experience with Jean in that our wedding was scheduled for March 28, 2020 — right at the time of the first lockdown. We had already been planning for a year, but Jean quickly took the initiative in rescheduling with all vendors. We ended up rescheduling twice due to the pandemic and finally had our amazing reception on Feb 19, 2022 Through all the cancellations, vendor changes, and small detail changes, Jean was there to make sure everything went smoothly. Planning and replanning this for 3 years would not have been possible without her. The reception was magical and everything I wanted. I cannot recommend her services enough!

I had a wonderful experience working with Jean in planning my wedding! Jean and her team literally took care of everything. All I had to do was show up for appointments, most of which were virtual which was very convenient for me since I live a ways away from her office. She made recommendations for florists, photographers, etc and even found a wedding pet sitter for us! She also helped organize our rehearsal brunch. All of our guests raved about how organized and beautiful the wedding was and this is because of Jean’s good work! I could sit back and relax and rest assured that everything for my wedding was taken care of. If you are feeling overwhelmed with wedding planning like I was, definitely spend the extra money to hire Jean and her team. It was definitely worth it for me!

I want to give Jean Rivers and her team a shout out! They were the wedding coordinator for my daughter’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. I must say on the day of the wedding from the moment I took a shower to get cleaned up and until the end of the evening I didn’t worry about a thing and was able to enjoy myself completely! I knew that Jean and her team was covering what needed to be done! My daughter was very much at ease and was able to enjoy her wedding day without fretting over details! Thank you so much Jean to you and your team for taking care of those details, and for helping to make it the day of my daughter’s dreams!!!

Where to begin.. Jean and her team are one of a kind. We hired Jean right from the beginning and were always in contact with her for the 1.5 yrs of planning! She was the point of contact for our venders, set up meetings with them, and handled EVERYTHING the day of the wedding. I didn’t have to worry about anything but enjoying my wedding day, which is something not a lot of people get to do. Her team helped set up the decorations, take them down, and pack them into my families car. We had our dogs in our wedding and her team even brought treats to help distract them when needed. Yes hiring a wedding planner is an investment, but you will not go wrong with Blue Llama Events. 100% recommend to a friend. Thanks so much Jean!(:

Jean and her team are amazing at what they do. We had an Indian and American fusion wedding. She took the ideas I had and turned it in to a fairytale wedding. Of course with every wedding, there is going to be issues. Our photographer got covid 2 days before the wedding and she took care of the issue so we did not stress. She had all the contacts for vendors, she booked everything, sent out invitations, got permits for the baraat, arranged details with photographers, and basically created a beautiful wedding that not only my husband and I will never forget, but neither will the guests forget. And she knew more about Indian weddings than I did! She is so professional but also she became my friend in the end. I’m so grateful for Jean and her team!

We would recommend contacting Blue Llama Events for any of your event planning needs in the Midwest! We had a wonderful wedding planning experience with Blue Llama Events (Jean Rivers and her team)! Jean and her team were always responsive, organized and provided invaluable insight and recommendations as we planned our wedding from a distance (we live in Seattle). With Jean’s expertise and guidance, we were able to plan a beautiful Hindu wedding ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse, a wedding reception at the Eiteljorg Museum, and a welcome dinner/mehendi event at the Westin Hotel. Jean is very solution oriented and was always so calm and positive – there’s not much more you can ask for from a wedding planner!

Our wedding weekend was flawless and we cannot thank Jean and the Blue Llama team enough for making sure everything was taken care of and went extremely smoothly. She was there every step of the way, and extremely detail-oriented — even making sure things that weren’t even on our mind were handled. We have really enjoyed working with Blue Llama and seeing how they were able to bring all of our and our families’ random ideas to life! We will be sure to recommend Blue Llama to all of our friends!

If you are looking for someone who was born to plan a seamless, gorgeous wedding, you NEED Jean! My husband and I had a rocky start to planning our big day, but Jean saved the wedding from being a mess. It speaks volumes when Jean and her team were able to turn a stressful situation into the wedding of our dreams in a matter of a few short months. She was incredibly attentive, flexible, and calm whenever we needed her. Our only regret is that we didn't find her sooner. My husband and I had an Indian fusion wedding, so Jean and her team were aware of the various cultural elements we needed to incorporate into our events. On top of that, we did a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic. Our wedding was a challenge to plan in many ways, but Jean and her team are so experienced and professional that they knew exactly what to do. They made it seem like a breeze! Blue Llama Events is the best wedding money you will ever spend, and you'll be so glad to have Jean and her team in your corner! We already miss our Zoom calls with her!

If I could give Jean 10 stars out of 5, I would. She works INCREDIBLY hard to make sure everything is perfect for your event. She responds promptly and politely (always), and her prices are more than reasonable. She is amazing, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else to do your event other than her!

Jean is the best! She gets things done! She was the Coordinator of a wedding that I photographed and she did an amazing job!!! There was a problem with a DIY bridal detail that malfunctioned and I didn’t even notice because she was able to smoothly make it work and the reception was absolutely flawless! She is a professional and able to think on her feet which is so important since there are always little things that will come up!

Yes jean is amazing! She will bend over backwards and make sure you have everything you need for your big day!

I absolutely loved working with Jean for our wedding day! I was initially hesitant to hire a wedding coordinator due to our budget, but she was BEYOND worth it and I can’t imagine pulling the day off without her. She was quick with communication and coordination between me and the wedding venue – which had been a HUGE struggle before working with Jean. She always kept my wishes as a top priority and truly had my back throughout the months that we worked together. Even on the wedding day she was the one person that kept me sane and relaxed! I could not be more thankful to have had Jean as a part of our big day!

Jean at Blue Llama events has been very helpful to give guidance and expertise to my layman’s understanding of everything it takes to get an event planned! I highly recommend working with her and her team!

I have had the blessing of working with Jean at Blue Llama on two occasions now and each time she is absolutely phenomenal. As a fellow wedding professional, I have come to see the incredible importance of having a talented and professional planner. I can truly say that Jean fits that bill to a T. We worked together recently on an Indian wedding and she managed to run the entire event seamlessly even though she was working on a holiday with minimal help. I highly recommend her and will be encouraging all of my clients to utilize her amazing skills and services.