kind words & REVIEWS
“I wish I could give Blue Gardenia Events more than 5 stars, because Belinda seriously deserves it. I can’t even begin to explain how integral she was in making our wedding so absolutely perfect. She went so above and beyond what I ever expected. I loved our meetings, during which we’d pour over inspiration pictures, specialty linens, florals, color palettes, etc. and with a million tiny (but very important!) details, she made our dream wedding a reality. I literally cried when I walked into our venue (the Elms Mansion) and saw how perfect and beautiful everything was - exactly how I had pictured it all in my mind, except better. She made things so much easier on us, and was extremely helpful with tasks and errands. I think it’s really important to note that Belinda is extremely organized, professional, & detail-oriented, but she still felt like a friend as opposed to ‘just another wedding vendor’ - she kept me calm and level-headed whenever I felt overwhelmed, and was always there to crack a joke, give me a hug, and have a cocktail with me! The week leading up to our wedding, and especially the day of our wedding, we were able to completely relax and enjoy ourselves because we were 100% confident that BGE had everything under control - this is especially important, as you don’t want to run around on your wedding day worrying. Our wedding experience would not have been the same without BGE, and I already miss working with Belinda! - Ariana S.”
from lauren V. in houston…
“We were referred to Belinda through our venue and could not have been more happy with her services. We were planning a wedding from Houston and were becoming overwhelmed with the details leading up to the big day. Belinda jumped right in and made the month of the wedding stress free and even helped provide ideas and assistance to pull the last minute details together. Our wedding day went absolutely seamlessly. With her guidance and direction we were able to completely enjoy our special day and knew everything was being handled while we danced the night away. Belinda was so sweet and easily accessible any time I had a question. I can’t thank her enough for making our day perfect in every way!”
from Diana Chauvin galle at audubon tea room…
“Belinda was amazing!! From the beginning, when we met to talk about ideas for my wedding to the finishing touches of my wedding, Belinda’s hands on approach was nothing but fantastic!!! She was so easy to work with, professional and very enthusiastic which i love!! Her attention to detail far exceeded my expectations and her personality is just great!! I am a restaurateur so I believe i started with the highest expectations & she far exceeded all of them!”
“Words cannot describe how incredible of a wedding planner, and more importantly of a person, Belinda is. I put several New Orleans wedding planners through a rigorous selection process including reviewing their resumes and websites, phone screenings, in-person interviews and reference checks in order to select my wedding planner; and I am so thrilled I chose Belinda. She is an extremely talented designer with an extreme attention to detail, and was able to turn my wedding vision into an unforgettable reality. I believe there are many talented wedding planners in New Orleans who are capable of doing that. What differentiates Belinda; however, is her undeniable passion for what she does and her unwavering commitment to you and your wedding. I honestly do not know how she is able to provide such a personal and attentive service to each of her wedding couples, because she truly makes you feel like your wedding is the only wedding she is currently planning (which I know is absolutely not the case). Countless times Belinda went over and above my (very high) expectations in order to not only make my wedding day beautiful and seamless, but also to make the entire wedding planning process a fun, enjoyable, and exciting experience. I could go on-and-on about her exceptional skills and capabilities to plan, design, and execute, but what really stuck with me is how she makes you feel and the overall experience she gives to you. So many brides complain about how stressful and overwhelming the planning process is – yet I loved every part of it because of Belinda’s guidance, support, and honestly, friendship. Belinda is a real gem. I am honored and feel so lucky that she was a part of one of the most important days of my life (and the 9 months leading up to it)! If you have the opportunity to partner with her, do it. You won’t regret it.”
— LINDSEY Z”