History

About Bend Event Company

We believe experience matters. With almost 400 events in over 16 years, the Bend Event Co. has the experience to create an event that you will always remember. With some of the most sophisticated and stylish events in Central Oregon, from weddings to non-profit events and corporate retreats, the Bend Event Co. has an attention to detail that is unrivalled. We believe you will be able to see the difference.

Our client list includes, but is not limited to:

Paul Bell, CEO of Dell Computers, London • Craig Johnson, Financial Founder of Yahoo.com & Garage.com • David Sokol, CEO of MidAmerican Energy & Board of Berkshire Hathaway • Suzanne Bukinik, Walt Disney Studios • Bill Egan, Former CEO of Johnson & Johnson • Stanley Resor, Pillsbury Family • Joe Krause, Co-Founder of Excite.com • Greg Griccus, National Geographic • Tim Koogle, Former CEO of Yahoo.com • Alex Dawson, The History Channel • David O’Connor, Creative Artist Agency, Los Angeles • Jennifer P. Murphy, Morgan Stanley • Chris Taylor, Director/Producer Food Fight Documentary • The Environmental Center • The Center Foundation • FrontLine Foundation • Mill Quarter Design District • KIDS Center • Pregnancy Resource Center

About Aimee Baillargeon

I first began my event planning career by planning my own wedding, beginning in 1994. I started the Jackson Hole Event Co. just months later, and during my tenure with JHEC, I had the privilege to plan some of the most wonderful and inspiring events in Jackson Hole.

In 2003, I moved to Bend, Oregon and began to plan events in Central Oregon, while commuting back and forth to produce events in Jackson Hole. I was fortunate enough to meet Elizabeth Lavigna-Dorros in 2005 (Sr. Event Planner with InStyle Magazine), who would go on to purchase the Jackson Hole Event Company in 2006.

Today, the Bend Event Co. is growing and thriving, and it has been both a huge inspiration and joy in my life. In my everyday world, as well as my events, I love creating things that are beautiful and unique. I love utilizing my gifts to bring joy and happiness to my clients and believe that the art of designing and creating spectacular, memorable events is something that cannot be taught, but is a gift.

As I navigate the fine art of balancing a career while being a wife and mom,I reflect often about the amazing opportunities and adventures the past 16 years of event planning has brought me.
I am truly blessed.