This summer, Blue Lily Events is hitting a milestone that honestly feels surreal to say out loud…

600 weddings.

Six hundred love stories. Six hundred timelines. Six hundred “deep breath, we’ve got you” moments. Six hundred happy tears (ours included... I cry every time) And countless memories made on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the most beautiful venues, the most talented vendor teams, and the most incredible couples.

When I think back to where we started, and how far we’ve come, I feel immense pride. Not just in the number itself, but in what it represents: years of hard work, growth, teamwork, trust, and the kind of experience you simply can’t fake.

And above all, I feel deeply grateful.

Grateful to every couple who trusted us with one of the biggest days of their lives. Grateful to the families who welcomed us in like we were part of the celebration. Grateful for the vendor teams who show up with care and talent every single weekend. And grateful for the Blue Lily team - the calm, capable, kind humans who make the magic happen behind the scenes.

What 600 Weddings Has Taught Us

If there’s one thing we’ve learned after planning hundreds of weddings, it’s this:

Weddings are never just about the details. They’re about people. Feelings. Family dynamics. Stories. Energy. Timing. Weather. Expectations. And those fleeting moments that pass in a blink.

Experience doesn’t mean we’ve “seen it all” , (although we have seen some things), but it does mean we’ve built a level of calm confidence that helps our couples feel supported no matter what the day throws our way.

Here are a few of the biggest things we’ve learned along the way:

1. Planning should feel exciting — not overwhelming

Our goal has always been to make wedding planning feel manageable. We guide you with structure, clear next steps, realistic timelines, and helpful advice that comes from doing this over and over again.

The best weddings aren’t the most “Pinterest perfect”…They’re the ones where the couple feels present, relaxed, and genuinely happy.

2. The best weddings feel effortless (because someone worked really hard behind the scenes)

We always say: a calm wedding day doesn’t happen by accident.

Behind every smooth, joyful, “how is everything running so perfectly?” wedding is a planner team quietly handling 100+ moving pieces at once.

From creating timelines and troubleshooting issues before they become problems… to managing vendors, guests, décor, and transitions — we’re there so you don’t have to be.

3. People don’t remember every detail… but they remember how it felt

Trends change. Colour palettes come and go, but the feeling of a wedding stays with you.

The way the ceremony made you cry. The way dinner felt warm and welcoming. The way the dance floor came alive. The way your family laughed together.

We design and plan weddings with that in mind — not just how it looks, but how it feels.

4. Every couple deserves to feel taken care of

We’re not just here to “execute the plan.”

We’re here to advocate for you, support you, cheer you on, and make sure you feel held through the process. Because wedding planning can bring up a lot — emotions, family stress, budget decisions, and the pressure to make everything perfect.

You don’t need to carry that alone.

5. A strong vendor team makes all the difference

One of the biggest advantages of having an experienced wedding planner is access to trusted vendor relationships.

After 600 weddings, we’ve worked with so many talented creatives across Vancouver Island — and we’ve learned who shows up with professionalism, kindness, and consistency.

We help our couples build a vendor team that aligns with their vibe and delivers a high level of service, so the entire experience feels elevated and seamless.

Why Couples Choose Blue Lily Events

We know there are lots of wedding planners out there — and we truly believe couples deserve to find someone who feels like the right fit.

Here’s what makes Blue Lily Events different:

Experience you can feel

Nearly 600 weddings means we’ve built an instinct for what works, what doesn’t, what couples forget to plan for, and what small details make the biggest difference.

We bring calm energy to high-stress moments

Your wedding day should not feel like a performance you’re managing.

We keep things organized, grounded, and flowing — even when the unexpected pops up (because it always does!).

We’re structure people (in the best way)

We’re timeline lovers. Checklist makers. Detail trackers. Communication pros.

Planning is a lot easier when you have someone keeping everything clear and moving forward.

A team approach

Weddings aren’t a one-person job — and we’re proud to have a team that supports our couples with care, professionalism, and so much heart.

We care. Like… a lot.

We care about your experience from the first meeting to the last song of the night.

We care about how your day feels.

We care about the people you love most.

And we care about helping you create something that feels like you.

Our Favourite Part of This Milestone

Yes, 600 weddings is a big number.

But what matters most is what’s behind it.

It’s the couples who still message us years later with photos and updates. It’s the parents who hug us at the end of the night and say “thank you for taking care of our kids.” It’s the moments that feel small in the schedule, but huge in the heart.

And it’s the reminder that this job — this wild, beautiful career — is still something we feel incredibly lucky to do.

So from the bottom of our hearts…

Thank you.

To every couple who trusted us. To every vendor who worked beside us. To every venue that welcomed us. To every friend, supporter, and follower who has cheered us on.

We’re proud of what we’ve built, and we’re so excited for what’s ahead.

Here’s to 600 weddings… and the next chapter of Blue Lily Events.

Love Tam xo