Melissa Alison Events

Working with Melissa and her amazing team was the best decision we made for our wedding! From the get go Melissa was so wonderful to work with and made sure all the small details were handled. Because Melissa was welcoming her second little one (congrats to Melissa!!) right around our wedding we had the amazing Kayla and Alex helping us out on our wedding day and they absolutely nailed every detail! Our ceremony and reception spaces were perfect and Kayla and Alex were on top of everything. We cannot thank this amazing team enough for everything they did on our wedding day!!

As a couple from the states, the idea of planning a wedding in Banff was daunting- luckily for us, that’s where Mel and her team came in. From our first call, we knew her and her team were the right fit. She understood our need and want to have a wedding that didn’t feel like a wedding- but felt like US! From a murder mystery rehearsal dinner, to renting out a coffee shop for our guests, to a dog themed brunch- Mel and her team made sure every detail we wanted were executed to perfection. Mel helped every step of the way, from walking through silly steps of our timeline I didn’t understand, to calming my nerves before walking down the aisle- she is truly not only an amazing planner, but someone we now consider a friend. If you are looking for someone who will value your wants and needs on your special day, who will hear you and go to bat for you when necessary, Mel is the right choice for you!

Working with Melissa Alison Events for our special day was by far the best decision my now husband and I could have made!! Mel and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with, from beginning to end. She immediately matched our vibe, communicated clearly, and was so organized. There was literally not a single moment I felt stressed... and I was planning a wedding in Yoho National Park from South Florida! Melissa truly knows her stuff, and provided the best support and recommendations, guiding me every step of the way. She is not only your wedding planner, though. Her design was... WOW. I simply sent Pinterest ideas of my overall vision and she made it come to life. She truly knocked it out of the park on the day of, I could not believe my eyes when we did the room reveal. Mel will also go to bat for you, if needed as well! (Wedding vendors can be tough sometimes, and she handled it all with ease) And last but not least - she will ensure your day goes off without a hitch, working behind the scenes and allowing you to truly indulge in the events of the day. She is also the best resource for brewery recommendations 😉 Overall, just book her. You wont regret it.

Melissa and her team coordinated our wedding day and we could not be happier with how the day went! She touched base with all of our vendors a few weeks before the big day and created a highly detailed production schedule, ensuring all events on the day would run smoothly. She was also extremely helpful with any questions we had leading up to the wedding and was always quick to respond with her thoughts or ideas. On the day of, her and Laura executed our vision perfectly and managed other aspects we hadn't even thought about. We were able to enjoy ourselves and spend quality time with our friends and family without worrying about any of the details. Her energy and warmth was infectious and much appreciated on what can be a very stressful day. We highly recommend any couple looking for a wedding planner or day of coordinator to look to Melissa and her team. We cannot emphasize enough how much we appreciate everything she did for us to ensure our wedding day was everything we envisioned and more!

We can't say enough great things about Melissa Alison Events! From start to finish, Melissa and her assistant Alex made our wedding day absolutely perfect. The decor was stunning—every detail was exactly what we envisioned, and then some. But it wasn’t just about the decor; Melissa and Alex took care of everything, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy our special day. Investing in Melissa Alison Events was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. The value we received far exceeded our expectations. Their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail relieved all the stress and headaches that come with wedding planning. If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator and designer, don’t hesitate—Melissa Alison Events is worth every penny. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out, and we highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!

I cannot begin to express how happy we were to have Melissa and her team be a part of our special day! I consider myself an organized planner but Melissa’s attention to detail during the planning process allowed us to fully enjoy our time without any stresses of the day. She truly has a passion and talent for this industry, she took our vision and created such a beautiful space that our guests kept raving about. From the beginning, Melissa was always very responsive, intuitive, and tremendously helpful. She allowed us to send a lot of our decor from the states months before the wedding and helped us find another florist when our original one vendor fell through a month before. The best way I can describe her is that she is your biggest advocate. She will always have a line of communication with you but steps in to handle things when necessary. She goes above and beyond for her clients that you can’t help but feel so grateful for such a kind soul to be a part of your day. Thank you Melissa and Alex!!

Melissa and her team coordinated our wedding day-of, and we couldn't be happier with working with her on our wedding day! We interviewed over 10 wedding planners, all with their different flairs, and Melissa was the best culture fit for us in terms of being open-minded to our ideas, not too "girly" or "Instagram-y", and still stayed professional and patient with us as we bounced many ideas back and forth. The biggest help Melissa gave us was connecting us to many trustworthy vendors during our wedding prep. All the recommended vendors were superb: catering (An Affair to Remember), DJ (Revolution Entertainment), and photo/video (Summer Team). On the day of, she coordinated all the arrival and departure times of the vendors so bride / groom / family members could focus on the wedding day.