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About Blue Elephant Events and Catering
Based in Saco, Blue Elephant Events and Catering works with couples planning weddings throughout Portland and the Maine Coast. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including River Winds Farm And Estate and Sea Shell Events. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Portland
How much does a wedding planner cost in Portland?
Day-of coordination in Portland commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Portland?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Blue Elephant Events and Catering
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| River Winds Farm And Estate | 3.4 mi |
| Sea Shell Events | 3.8 mi |
| This Old Barn | 5.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Blue Elephant Events and Catering to each venue listed on Lazo.
Portland weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 16° | 22% | 3:44 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Feb | 35° | 17° | 24% | 4:31 PM | 5:11 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 26° | 23% | 6:09 PM | 6:47 PM |
| Apr | 54° | 35° | 23% | 6:46 PM | 7:24 PM |
| May | 64° | 46° | 23% | 7:18 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Jun | 74° | 55° | 23% | 7:40 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 61° | 22% | 7:37 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Aug | 79° | 60° | 17% | 7:05 PM | 7:44 PM |
| Sep | 71° | 52° | 18% | 6:13 PM | 6:51 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 41° | 22% | 5:18 PM | 5:57 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 32° | 23% | 3:32 PM | 4:15 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 22° | 25% | 3:17 PM | 4:04 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Portland International Jetport (2.3 mi from Portland). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Portland.
Getting to Portland
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PWM Portland International Jetport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | 49 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| AUG Augusta State Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 98 mi | 2 hr |
| Providence | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 190 mi | 4 hr |
| New York City | 277 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Portland; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 265 North St, Saco, ME 04072, USA
- Where
- Saco · 14 miles southwest of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers · Wedding Rentals
- In Portland
- One of 59 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (207) 281-3070
- Website
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From Blue Elephant Events and Catering's website
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Around Saco
- Nearest venue
- River Winds Farm And Estate, 3.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 16 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 4 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Biddeford, Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach, Dayton
Distances are straight-line from Blue Elephant Events and Catering; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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