Melissa Alison Events

Melissa Alison Events
10 Strathcona Crescent SW
T3H 1L1, Calgary
+1403-629-2422

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: (closed)
  • tuesday: 9h-16h
  • wednesday: 9h-16h
  • thursday: 9h-16h
  • friday: 9h-16h
  • saturday: (closed)

At Melissa Alison Events, we specialize in crafting exceptional weddings in Calgary, Alberta, and the stunning surrounding areas, including Canmore and Banff. Our passion is to create memorable events that reflect your unique love story. We offer a variety of wedding planning packages tailored to meet your needs, including our comprehensive Signature Package and specialized wedding management services.

We pride ourselves on our ability to turn your vision into a beautiful reality while keeping the planning process fun and stress-free. Our team of dedicated wedding planners are not just coordinators; they are creative problem solvers and meticulous organizers, ensuring that every detail is perfectly executed on your big day.

From hand-picking the right vendors to crafting a cohesive design plan, we’re with you every step of the way. Whether you envision a wedding at a unique venue, a trendy restaurant, or a charming brewery, we thrive in bringing diverse wedding concepts to life.

Your wedding should feel authentic and joyful, allowing you to immerse yourself in the experience. Let us relieve you of the logistics so you can enjoy your meaningful celebration fully. Reach out to us today, and together, we’ll make your dream wedding a reality!

Our comment from WeddingPlannerPedia about Melissa Alison Events:

Melissa Alison Events is a highly regarded wedding planning service based in Canada, known for their exceptional attention to detail and ability to create memorable experiences for couples. With a dedicated and professional team led by Melissa, they strive to exceed client expectations at every turn.

Among the many highlights shared by clients are:

  • Expert Coordination: Melissa and her team efficiently manage vendor communications and logistics, allowing couples to fully enjoy their wedding day without stress.
  • Attention to Detail: Clients applauded Melissa's meticulous planning and organizational skills, which ensure that every aspect of the event is executed flawlessly.
  • Warmth and Professionalism: Melissa is known for her kind demeanor and ability to connect with clients, making the planning process enjoyable and personable.
  • Creativity: Many reviews mention her impressive design capabilities and the ability to bring clients' visions to life, often exceeding their expectations.
  • Highly Respected in the Industry: Many vendor partners express their admiration for Melissa, citing her as a joy to work with and for her professionalism in managing events.

Overall, Melissa Alison Events is a fantastic choice for any couple looking to ensure their special day is not only successful but unforgettable.

Melissa Alison Events: Reviews

4.8/5 (45 Reviews)
Janelle Gerestein (Janie) Posted on Google 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: As a wedding florist, I absolutely love working with Melissa Alison Events. Melissa is consistently kind, considerate, and respectful to her vendor partners, and she truly values our creative input as professionals. She remains calm and organized under pressure, even during high-profile weddings with large guest counts and significant budgets — a quality that makes a huge difference on wedding days. I genuinely enjoy working with Mel and her team and am always happy to refer them to clients looking for a wedding planner in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. Highly recommend!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much for your kind words Janie! We have loved working with you and Flowers by Janie, and creating magic for our couples. We appreciate your kind words, and thank you being an amazing vendor to work alongside. I can't wait for more successful weddings together! :)

Krushi and Jillian Posted on Google 5 months ago

Negative experience: We hired Melissa Allison Events for month‑of coordination for our multi‑day wedding, and while there were some aspects we appreciated, our overall experience fell short of what we had hoped for. Their standard coordination package didn’t fit in well with some aspects of multi-day weddings. Expectations that work well for a one‑day wedding — such as décor pickup/drop‑off not being included or limiting guest communication to the event itself — didn’t translate well to a multi‑day event. While we would have been happy to pay more, the only option we were given was to upgrade to the full-planning package which doesn’t make sense when we’d already planned the entire wedding. Across the weekend, we found ourselves fielding questions from vendors and guests because our coordinator didn’t consistently establish herself as the primary point of contact. This added stress during moments when we were hoping to be fully present. Additionally, there were several coordination gaps — microphone issues went unaddressed, our photographers were given incorrect information about the event flow, and we ended up managing all communication between a lion dance group, our Chinese banquet venue and ourselves. The following day, chairs were initially arranged behind pillars and had to be corrected by a family member, and a misunderstanding around cleanup wasn’t escalated or resolved, which ultimately led to our damage deposit being withheld. We also noticed a lack of preparation around the non‑Western elements of our ceremony, which resulted in confusion for participants and hesitation from the coordination team at key moments. We recognize that multicultural weddings can introduce unfamiliar elements, and we appreciate that the team was willing to take ours on. However, we were hoping for more proactive engagement, clearer ownership, and stronger support throughout the weekend. Saying all this, MAE had great visual sense, strong organization, and were very easy to communicate with. For a traditional 1-day western wedding we would recommend them without hesitation. If you’re looking for something more complex however, you may want to consider other options.

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Jillian, Krushi,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review - we truly appreciate you sharing your experience so openly. We’re genuinely sorry that parts of your wedding weekend didn’t meet the expectations you had, especially given how meaningful and complex a multi-day, multicultural celebration can be. You’re correct in saying that our wedding management coordination package is primarily built around single day weddings, and your feedback clearly highlights where that structure didn’t translate as well as it should have in your case. We regret that there were moments where support didn’t feel as strong as you deserved, as the whole point of having a coordinator is to take stress off your plate, and we are sorry that wasn’t your experience throughout the weekend. The specific areas you mentioned, and non-Western ceremony elements, will be reviewed internally and we will continue to have conversations around how we better prepare for more complex celebrations moving forward.

We’re grateful for your kind words about our organization, and appreciate the balanced perspective you shared. Thank you again for trusting us with such an important celebration and for offering feedback that will help us continue to grow and improve. We wish you nothing but the very best as you begin this next chapter together.

Jessica Anderson Posted on Google 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: We came to Melissa in January with the hopes of a wedding in October - I know a quicker turnaround then most weddings - and she never once made us feel like it wasn't possible. Melissa took our budget and made everything come to life. She worked seamless with all vendors and shared everything in a timely manner, bringing fresh ideas to the table for design! Oh and did I mention she also had a baby during this time - a true superhero!! Our entire wedding process, day before and day of wouldn't have been as seamless, calm cool and collected without Melissa and her team. I would highly recommend working with Melissa, she takes all of the stress out of planning, works within any range of budget and does it all with a smile & enthusiasm. Thank you to the entire MAE team - you were all amazing. I want to do it all over again!!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Jess! Thank you so so much for your kind words :) It was so much fun helping you and Scotty with your wedding, and helping your bring your ideas to life! Wishing you both the best lifetime together and I hope our paths cross again!

Aron Lu Posted on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Melissa Alison Event's team helped us with our wedding and they were professional and so attentive to our needs around and during the event. They were able to make it so we did not have to worry about anything else and were able to focus on one another and our families. They managed all the coordination with the vendors and any unforeseen events. It was a peace of mind and a relief in a hectic and exciting time. I highly recommend Melissa and her team to help with any event.

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much for your kind words!!! It was our pleasure helping you and Allison plan your wedding and I am so happy that you were able to have such a fun, and relaxing day!!!!

Shannon Saunders Posted on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: We truly cannot thank Melissa and her incredible team enough for the exceptional job they did coordinating our wedding. She came highly recommended by a friend, and from our very first meeting we knew we were in the best hands. Melissa's calm presence, attention to detail and genuine care made the entire planning process feel easy, enjoyable and completely stress-free. From the beginning, our biggest wish was to be able to fully enjoy our wedding day without worrying about the logistics and Melissa delivered on that promise flawlessly. Thanks to her and her team everything ran seamlessly behind the scenes allowing us to be completely present and soak in every moment on our wedding day! We are so grateful for her professionalism, kindness, and the way she went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more, and it simply would not have been the same without Melissa and her team. If you are looking for someone who is organized, thoughtful, and truly passionate about what they do, Melissa is the one. She is an absolute gem and we feel so lucky to have had her by our side on our special day!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Shannon!! Thank you so so much for your sweet review - we are so happy that we could make yours and Mike's wedding day so special, and that you were able to fully enjoy the day - our mission was accomplished!! Wishing you both so much happiness in your future ❤️

Lamiah Adamjee Posted on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had the pleasure of work Melissa for 18 whole months! Finding a wedding planner was an important decision, especially since we are based in NYC, but Melissa took so much time to help us find the right venue for our wedding and mehndi event. She also helped us secure some of the best vendors in the area and made the weekend of so seamless. She is such a calming presence during a really stressful process and always had such a great attitude. Her assistant Kayla was also exceptional and helped keep us informed while ensuring we had a good time during our wedding weekend. She brought our tiny Pinterest board to life and I’m so grateful we had the opportunity to work with Melissa

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Lamiah!! Thank you so much for your kind words - it was so much fun planning yours and Jake's wedding over the last year and a half. I'm so glad that we were able to make your day amazing, and that the weather was PERFECT for you! Thanks for trusting us with your wedding, and I wish you both nothing but happiness in your future :)

Uptown Strings Posted on Google 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: We’ve had the chance to work with Melissa at Melissa Alison Events many times, and she’s always a joy to collaborate with. Melissa is professional, kind, and takes wonderful care of her vendor team, which makes every event smooth and enjoyable. We’re always excited when we see her name attached to a wedding or event, because we know it’s going to be a great experience!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Darcy and team! It's always such a pleasure working with you and your musicians, and we will continue to recommend you to all of our couples looking for live music for their wedding. Amazing service, absolutely talented musicians! :)

J Posted on Google 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Melissa and her entire team were nothing short of extraordinary. From the beginning, Melissa made us feel comfortable and answered our every question and put our minds at ease in her very capable care. The perfect balance of ‘get it done’ and ‘calm, cool, and collected’, the team made our every wish come true and executed our wedding flawlessly. Dan & I can’t thank Melissa and the team enough because without them, our dream wedding would still be a dream!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Justine!! Yours and Dan's wedding was so much fun, and we had the perfect weather for it! Thank you for trusting me and my team to help make your wedding day a reality :) Wishing you both the best!

Ayesha Nurani Posted on Google 8 months ago

Negative experience: Highly Disappointing Experience – Proceed With Caution! As a medical professional accustomed to working in high-pressure environments with high standards of communication and accountability, I approached wedding planning with the same level of organization, communication, and professionalism I expect from any service provider—especially one hired to reduce stress during such an important life event. My husband and I chose this wedding planner based on her many positive reviews and her apparent experience. Unfortunately, our experience with this wedding planner was not only disappointing, but fell drastically below the standard promised or contractually agreed-upon obligations. We were forced to terminate our agreement due to repeated incompetence exemplified by poor follow-through and neglected responsibilities. Despite assurances in our contract which included “sourcing vendors, managing timelines, reviewing contracts, and providing full design development,” we were consistently met with delays, incomplete information, and dismissive rationalizations. Only one vendor was sourced and confirmed with her assistance in over two months—every other vendor (music, florals, henna, photography, rentals, videography) was ultimately researched, contacted, and secured by us, despite that being a core service she was contracted to provide. At one point, she suggested we parse down our vision for florals rather than explore other vendors. Upon further review of the one quote she provided in detail, based off the design board we designed with her, she included items that were not approved and items that were entirely missed making the quote outrageously inaccurate. Her explanation was that the vendor she went with is “generally one of the more affordable yet quality florists in the industry, so once we knew his quote was out of the budget, that's when I reached out to Callia as per your suggestion, as most other Calgary florists that we work regularly with would not be able match his quote.” No further quotes from other florists were provided. Furthermore, she indicated that a quote “super fluid” up until 2 weeks leading up to the wedding as we add and subtract things along the way. Suffice it to say, we were able to find multiple affordable and suitable options ourselves within days. Communication was a constant source of frustration. This wasn’t a matter of “fit”, “communication style,” or “unrealistic expectation.” This was outright neglect of duties and a clear breach of contract. Important deadlines were not met, follow-ups were neglected entirely until we asked for clarification when another check-in was to be scheduled, and vendors she claimed were unresponsive actually replied to us within hours when we contacted them directly. The process became more stressful, caused more confusion, and added hours of extra work that we were paying her to manage —completely negating the intended benefit of hiring a planner. Even foundational tasks like creating a simple wedding website were incomplete or had stagnant progress despite setting a clear cut deadline (crucial for our invitation timeline). By April (months after hiring her and after the deadline), only two photos and a single page had been uploaded. In addition, the first piece of work we received—a digital “Save the Date”—had the wrong date. While I understand that every client relationship is different and that many others appear to have had a good experience with her, I cannot ignore the reality of our own. Our experience was not only disappointing but fundamentally misaligned with what was contractually promised and professionally expected. Planning a wedding is stressful enough without needing to double-check, redo, or entirely take over your planner’s job. See Response in photos

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Hi Ayesha, Garrett,

Thank you for sharing your feedback - we are always open to every opportunity to improve our business, and we’re truly sorry to hear you’re disappointed with your experience with us. It appears there was a miscommunication about what was included in the service package you selected and when those services were to be delivered. While our full planning package provides assistance and management in all areas of planning (including vendor sourcing and booking), our day-of coordination and design package that you chose, solely deals with design vendors, and wedding day execution. In hindsight we should have spent more time explaining the ins and outs of our service offerings prior to partnering, and we apologize for the lack of clarity.

Unfortunately, as we were let go more than 3 months before your wedding date, which is when our coordination phase begins, we did not have the opportunity to provide the core part of our service, which is something we take great pride in. We also pride ourselves in being a professional organization who works with other skilled vendors in the wedding industry – we recognize that vendor services, specifically florals, can vary widely in cost, and while less expensive options do exist, they may not consistently provide the reliability, service, or quality we expect for our couples. For this reason, we only recommend florists whose work we know will uphold the standards necessary for a seamless wedding day. Our priority is always to ensure that every vendor we suggest can be trusted to deliver both the experience and results our clients deserve.

We always aim for clarity, responsiveness, and professionalism, and we regret that this wasn’t your experience. While we respectfully disagree with the characterization of our work, we wish you both the very best and hope that your wedding day was a wonderful event.

Laine MacKay Posted on Google 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: We couldn’t feel more fortunate to have worked with Mel throughout the entirety of our wedding process. She allowed us to actually enjoy our day and the planning process throughout. On top of being phenomenal at her job, she’s also an incredible human constantly advocating for her clients. Half of our sadness about our wedding being done is knowing we can’t talk to her everyday. We’d recommend her to ANYONE considering a wedding in the Calgary / Banff area.

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Laine! Thank you so so much for your kind words. I'm equally sad that we aren't working together anymore - it was such a fun experience to help you and Parker plan and execute your wedding. What a beautiful day, every vendor had a fantastic experience, and it seemed that your guests did too! I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of this special day in your lives, and am wishing both the best for the future!

Alex Fisher Posted on Google 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: 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!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Alex!! Thank you so so much - you and Ian were so fun and sweet to work with. I am forever grateful that you placed your trust in our team, and your wedding was an absolute blast to plan and execute. It will be a wedding we will never forget ❤️

Brooke Whitaker Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We used Melissa Alison Events for our day of coordinators on our wedding and they were amazing! Alex and Melissa were personable, kind, and highly professional! They really captured our vision from our wedding and executed it better than we ever had imagined! We highly recommend using them for your special day!!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Brooke!! We loved working with you both, and am so happy to hear that you had the best day! Congratulations again to you and Mike!

Chelsey Sherloski Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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!!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Chelsey, thank you so much for your review!! Our team had so much fun at yours and Craig's wedding and we are so glad it went off without a hitch!!! Wishing you both all the best as husband and wife!!!

Lisa Dack Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience working with Melissa and her team. They are organized, professional and fun. As a wedding photographer I know that the wedding planning team can ether make or break a wedding day and Melissa and her team executed everything flawlessly. I can't wait to work with them again and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding planner in Calgary or the Rocky Mountains

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Lisa!!!!! Likewise, we had a blast working with you and can't wait to experience more weddings together :)

Shannon Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Melissa and her team are absolutely amazing!! I cannot stress enough how they made all my wedding day dreams come true. I feel like I am such a type-A bride and needed to be involved in every part of the planning process, so I asked for the “wedding management package”, and yet Melissa still went above and beyond to help me when I needed to find a photographer last minute or needed help finding childcare for my baby. There were times when I even felt bad reaching out because I knew she was on vacation and would still respond back within a couple of hours to any email. Every vendor said that Melissa and her team were extremely professional and accommodating too! I would also like to point out that they were so proactive and helpful on the wedding day. There was one point during the reception I needed bobby pins and without even mentioning it to them, I had bobby pins in my hands mere minutes later! I could continue to go on and go about how perfect they all are, but I would like to say that I couldn’t have done this without them and I would HIGHLY recommend Melissa and her team to anyone getting married!! Thank you again :)

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Shannon!!! Thank you so so much for taking the time to leave a review, and for your words of recommendation! Alex, Bethany and I loved working on your wedding - you and Brody were such a laid back and fun couple, it was all our pleasure. Thank you again, and we are so happy that you had such a positive experience with us!! :)

Victoria Griffith Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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 Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Victoria, Christian - we had such a blast being a part of your wedding day and the lead up to! Hosting couples from below the border is our favourite thing to do, as we get to showcase the beauty of the Rockies so close to our home! Thank you so much for trusting us with your wedding day and we are so happy with how everything turned out. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together and hope to see you again next time you're in Canada! :)

Theresa Zuliani Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We absolutely loved working with MAE and couldn’t recommend them more! Melissa worked with us leading up to the event and then our lead coordinator Kyla stepped in and executed flawlessly on the day of with the help of a couple other coordinators. Melissa was very attentive and took very detailed notes of our vision and plans. She never told us what we wanted to hear and always gave us a thoughtful and professional opinion, which I highly valued. She and Kyla were so on top of everything that it made planning a wedding less stressful and I couldn’t be more grateful. Hiring MAE was one of the best decisions that I made and definitely one of the big reasons I feel like our wedding was perfect. Nothing but a positive experience!!!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so so much Theresa! We had a blast working with you and Rosh on your wedding, and are so happy everything came together perfectly on the day. We love our restaurant weddings, so your venue was a dream for us to work at, and the two of you were such a sweet couple. Thank you again, and wish you both a lifetime of wedded bliss :)

Renee Lorenz Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We got the pleasure of working with Melissa for the past year and a half doing full wedding planning for us. Melissa was a literal saint the entire process and made us feel so happy with our decision to go with her. She’s very organized, thoughtful, and truly wants nothing but the best for her clients big day. We would’ve been lost without Melissa and her team. Her day of coordination was beyond professional and she made sure we were able to sit back and relax the special moment. I would recommend her over and over again!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Ahh Renee! I'm going to miss working with you and Jonah - it's been such a fun journey planning your wedding, and you two were a dream to work with! I can't believe it's all over now :( Your wedding was such a blast, and I wish you both the happiest future! Thank you again, and please stay in touch!

Katherine Nguyen Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Katherine! Thank you so much for having us be a part of yours and John's wedding day last month. We honestly had a BLAST and your venue was so unique and beautiful. We are so happy that you both had a worry free wedding day, and that you were able to enjoy it to the fullest :)

Eleanor Jones Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Melissa and her team were incredible to work with! Their expertise and attention to detail are unmatched, and they ensured that our day went smoothly and on schedule. I am so grateful that I had Melissa to lean on during the months leading up to the wedding, and she provided such helpful guidance and suggestions. I would highly recommend this team of all-stars to help coordinate your wedding!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much for your kind words Eleanor! We loved being a part of yours and Mike's wedding at Alloy, and it was such a beautiful day! Thank you for trusting on us, and wishing you both the most amazing future together :)

Silvia F. Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Hiring Melissa Allison Events was the best decision we made for our wedding! We had been planning for months but were unsure how it would all come together—until we found Melissa. She introduced us to the concept of a day-of coordinator, and her guidance was invaluable, especially since this was the first wedding in both of our families in Canada. Melissa's energy is contagious, and her help on the big day of going the extra mile to bring it all together was beyond anything we could have imagined! The venue looked stunning, and the entire day ran flawlessly thanks to her meticulous planning and coordination with all the vendors. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how smooth everything was. Melissa Allison Events truly made our day perfect!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Silvia! Your wedding was a blast, and it was so great working with your venue at Heritage Park! Your design was beautiful, and I'm so glad you had such a great experience with us! :) Wishing you and Zorian all the best!!

Sam Bruhl Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We hired Melissa and her team to help with the design and decor for our wedding, as well as set up and tear down. She was incredibly helpful through the whole process, organized, flexible and really gave us the ability to relax throughout our whole day! I cannot recommend her enough as I know she has high standards in making your big day run as smoothly as possible!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Sam! Thank you so much for your kind words - our team was so happy to have been a part of your wedding day, and am so glad you and Zach had an amazing day! Thank you again for choosing us, and wishing you both the happiest future :)

Luke Gram Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Luke, thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure helping you and Keara with your wedding, and I'm so happy you had the best day! Wishing you both all the best for your future :)

Diyi Zhu Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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.

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Ahhh Diyi, Nick, thank you so much! It was so great working with such a fun, laid back couple, and I'm so glad we were able to help with your big day!!

Royce Lee Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Melissa, Alex and the team were amazing to work with. They were on site to ensure our special day went off without issue. Highly recommend hiring Melissa and your team to relieve some stress on one of your most important days!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Royce and Carolyn! We are so happy that we could help you have the most wonderful wedding, and wish you many happy years ahead! ❤️

Kelly Hobson Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Once you’ve given Mel the vision for your wedding, she and her team handle the details so you can truly be present and enjoy your special day. Not only is she inclusive of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, but she is also sensitive to any tricky dynamics amongst guests. 11/10, highly recommend! We hired Melissa Alison Events as our day-of coordinator and began touching base about 6 to 8 weeks prior to our wedding day. We were amazed at how quickly Mel solved problems we had been grappling with for the entire wedding planning process. More importantly, she solved problems on our wedding day that we could never have anticipated. For example, when the only path from where we were getting ready to the ceremony ended up flooded and muddy, Mel arranged for vehicles to transport the wedding party so our clothes, shoes, and makeup didn’t get ruined. Mel was truly like our guardian angel in the lead up to our wedding, and we strongly recommend hiring her as your wedding planner. We’re so grateful we got to work with her!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Ahh Kelly, Olivia! Thank you so so much for your kind words. You were both so fun and wonderful to work with, and I was so happy to be able to witness this beautiful wedding. I miss you both, and wish nothing but the best for your future together!!! ❤️

Brayden Krusch Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I'm beyond grateful for Melissa & her team for their expertise during our wedding in Banff. With no rehearsal or walk through, Melissa took our ideas through a couple of zoom calls and emails and brought them to life. The ceremony setup was perfect, and then the reception (with a quick turnaround time and at a different location) was more than we could have imagined. Everything was absolutely perfect and I can't recommend Melissa Alison Events enough. Let them take the stress of setup/tear down/decorating off your shoulders, you will be forever thankful you did. -I'll update this review with photos once I get them from our photographer. Thank you again!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Brayden! We had the most fun at yours and Erika's wedding, and absolutely loved the beautiful winter ceremony and brewery reception. We are so glad everything went smoothly, and that you had the perfect day :) Thank you again for letting us be a part of your special day

Robbie Carter Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brining Mel into help us out was without doubt one of the best decisions we made! If only we had done it earlier. Thanks for all your help, support and just generally being fantastic before and during our day!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Robbie and Norm! We are so happy to have helped you both on your wedding day, it was so much fun and we are so grateful that we could be a part of it!

Isabel Rodriguez Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Melissa was our day of coordinator, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to make sure our day went smoothly. She was always prompt with emails and replies, and always kind and friendly when we spoke. She also helped us tie any and all loose ends, and gave great suggestions for how our ceremony should run (we did a few secular rituals). I can’t recommend her and her team enough!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Isabel, Matt - thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate it, and are so happy that we could help you both on your wedding day. Thank you! :)

Ryan Wolf Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Working with Mel was an absolute dream - being from the states, we knew we needed a wedding planner with local connections to ensure a beautiful wedding in Banff. After interviewing a few, we best connected with Mel, who is detail oriented yet relaxed (which helped with our stress!), kind, knowledgeable, and so so good at planning and adding little ideas to ensure our day went perfectly. Mel's communication was INCREDIBLE, often responding within 24 hours and she was always available for a quick zoom if needed. We felt so relieved when she took the reigns a month before the wedding (we chose the month of package, but felt so supported for the entire year of planning). It has been a week since our wedding and every single guest has commented on how lovely the day was. I have no hesitations recommending Mel for any event planning and hope you consider her for your own wedding!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Ryan, Ashley - I'm already sad that your day has come and gone! I loved working with the two of you, and am so happy we could give you the day you wanted up here in the Rockies. It was the perfect day, and I hope our paths get to cross again in the future. Wishing you both the best for your future!

Sherilyn Tan Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Our wedding ran so smoothly because of Melissa! She made sure that all of our vendors were updated and that we felt at ease leading up to the big day. She had a very detailed production schedule that kept everyone involved very organized and on time. Melissa also helped execute the vision of our décor and stationary just how we imagined, if not even better! If you're looking for a planner or month of coordinator, I HIGHLY recommend Melissa.

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Sherilyn, Tristan - thank you so much for your review! We had the best day celebrating your wedding, and are so glad we could help make it a smooth, stress free day! Wishing you both the best for your future together!

Matthew Lount Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We hired Melissa to assist us with the day-of planning for our wedding, and within a couple of days she had a draft schedule and was helping us deal with all our vendors' questions (they have a lot of questions). We went from feeling highly stressed to finally being able to relax practically overnight. Melissa was always attentive and quick to answer questions, be they by phone, email or text message. She is a wealth of knowledge and advice on how to make an event of this scale run smoothly. Melissa was incredibly kind and organized, and kept our wedding running on track. She helped our MCs and the rest of the wedding party understand what their duties would be, answering questions that my partner and I would have only been guessing at. We had a brief medical situation (everyone is well) during our wedding, and Melissa gave us great advice on how to handle it and get the party back on track. I recommend Melissa without reservation 100 percent.

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Matt, Jessie - thank you so much for your kind words! Knowing that I helped take some of the stress away from the chaos that is wedding planning, makes me so happy. Your wedding was so much fun, it was lovely meeting your friends and family (and your dog!), and I am so grateful that you welcomed me to celebrate in your special day.

Ashley Laanstra Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Melissa Alison Events was absolutely incredible! From the very beginning Melissa is super comfortable to talk to and knows what she is doing. She was with us every step of the way in the planning process, and gave us so many great recommendations to help us plan the perfect day. Her and her assistant set up our ceremony and reception and made it better than I could have imagined. She was very organized throughout the whole process and made our wedding day so much easier and stress free. If you want a wedding coordinator that will go above and beyond for you, we highly recommend Melissa!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Ashley and Austin - we had so much fun at your wedding, and we are so glad we made it an amazing day for you! Thank you for trusting us to help you, and for your kind words :)

Hanna Thorsen Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Melissa and team!! You made the day stress free and so much more enjoyable! Mel made our venue more beautiful than I could have imagined and the entire team was so attentive to our needs and the needs of our guests. I was so relaxed and truly got to enjoy the day! I’ve had numerous guests (and vendors!) approach me and say what a great job you guys did and I couldn’t agree more! Thank you so much!!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Hanna, Braden! We loved being able to help you with your wedding day, it was so beautiful :) Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm glad we were able to make it a memorable and stress free day! Wishing you both the best in the future!

Gabriella Russo Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Melissa and her team were amazing! They were very organized, experienced, friendly, and they asked us questions we hadn’t thought of (like whether we had a mic for the ceremony)! They were very easy to work with and made sure our wedding day was everything we wanted it to be. Can’t recommend Melissa Alison Events enough!!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Gabby! You and Alex were the sweetest, we had the best time working with you and your loved ones on your wedding day. Thank you for having us celebrate with you, and we are so glad we could make it such a special experience!

Mollie Robertson Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We cannot recommend Melissa and her team enough. From day one her help and organisation was absolutely flawless. She helped us set up hotel room bookings, kept in constant contact and gave us the most detailed, minute by minute breakdown of how our wedding day would go that I have ever seen. The relief of knowing that she had taken the reins and would be calling all our vendors to tell them where to go and what to do was immense. After all our work finding and booking vendors we could just focus on the day itself and being with our family. On the day of our wedding she set up all of our decorations, picked up (and added decorations to) our wedding cake and met all the vendors to make sure it was all ready to go while we got ready at the hotel. At the end of the night everything was neatly packed into our car ready to go home without us having to worry! If you are considering any wedding planner in Calgary, make it Melissa Alison Events. They are absolutely flawless, so kind and caring, and will make you love your wedding day even more thank you already will!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Mollie, Seb - thank you so so much! We had the most amazing time at your wedding, you were both so fun to work with and we are so happy you had a fantastic day. The zoo was the absolute perfect venue! Wishing you all the best in your future together :)

Sarah White Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely incredible!! Hiring Melissa was probably the best decision we could have made in planning/executing our wedding. We met with several other planners and she blew them all out of the water. She was always available to assist during the planning process, incredibly organized, and suggested many great vendors. She perfectly accommodated my Type A need to make decisions while also being totally involved and supportive every step of the way. I loved her monthly checklists that kept us on track without being overwhelming and her Master Production Schedule was a work of art. She made us feel calm and confident that everything would work out the way we wanted it to and she truly understood our wedding vision and priorities. On the day, she handled everything with ease and allowed us to simply enjoy every moment and not worry about any logistics or problem solving. She fixed a couple of issues as they went and I did not even know they had happened until afterwards. She is also an incredible person and was very fun to work with and be around. We truly cannot recommend her enough. My husband gave her a shoutout in his wedding toast and we actually miss working with her. Absolute legend.

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Sarah, Aidan!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for such kind words. We miss you both too! We had the most amazing day celebrating your wedding and are so glad that we could make it an unforgettable day for you. I hope our paths get to cross again soon! ❤️

Kristy Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Melissa was wonderful to work with. We booked her Month of Planning package. She coordinated all our vendors for a seamless wedding day, created our master production schedule, and ensured that our vision was executed to the tee. Her communication and attention to detail helped our wedding day run flawlessly. We can't thank Mel enough!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Kristy! We had so much fun helping with your wedding, and I'm so happy that you and Dan had the best day!

Tiffany Tang Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We can't thank Melissa and her team enough for making our wedding dreams a reality! From the first meeting to the final moments of our special day, they were absolutely incredible! Their attention to detail and organization ensured that everything ran smoothly, leaving us stress-free and able to fully enjoy our celebration. Melissa's expertise and professionalism were evident throughout the entire process. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect, thanks to her and her amazing team. We are forever grateful for their hard work, and would recommend anyone getting married to have her for your wedding management needs! Luke & Tiffany

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Tiffany and Luke! We really appreciate your kind words, and are so happy that we were able to help make your wedding dreams a reality. We truly love what we do, and hearing that our couples had the best time makes us tear up! :) Thank you again!

Kate Vincent Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Mel for making our wedding the best day of our lives! We really didn’t have to worry about anything at all day of which allowed us to completely relax and enjoy every moment. Highly recommend!!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Kate!! Thank you so much for your kind works :) I am so grateful to have been part of yours and Chris' wedding, it was such a beautiful day, and I wish you both all the best! :)

Jenna Lee Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: 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 Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Jenna! Thank you so so much for your kind words, and thank you for having Alex and myself be a part of your and Keith's wedding day. It was such a pleasure helping you both in the lead up and on the day, and I wish nothing but the best for you both in your future. ❤️

Kennedy Coull Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Melissa was absolutely amazing and made our wedding day run so smooth. She had incredible attention to detail, great communication with all of our vendors, and amazing organization skills! Our vendors personally told us that Melissa was great and made everything operate with ease during the planning phase. Our whole wedding weekend was stress free, and so much fun with Melissa taking care of all of the major details and flow of the day. Words cannot express our gratitude and appreciation: thank you Melissa and team!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Kennedy! We are so grateful to have been part of your special day, and are happy that we were able to make it stress free and easy for you!

Matt B Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have had the opportunity to work with Melissa not only on my personal wedding, but also on various luxury editorial shoots. I cannot begin to describe how lucky we were to work with someone so talented, organized, detailed and creative! Melissa has her pulse on EVERY detail that comes up - best of all she handles all the unexpected things a wedding throws at you with laughter, and a calm easy-going attitude. Artistically, Melissa can take your multiple ideas and turn them into stunning concepts - that will photograph exceptionally and details that you will remember! I cannot recommend Melissa enough as an event planner and just all-around amazing person! She has a heart of hold and is one of the kindest people you will meet! Thank you Melissa for everything!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Matt - I have loved working with you, and cannot wait to collaborate more in the future!

Amber Stallard Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I has the pleasure of working with Mel on styled shoot in August and I was so impressed with her talent and skill. She is an excellent organizer and really thinks about all the details (and most importantly the small ones). She is a gem of a human being and so sweet. She really went above and beyond to make sure the team pulled off a beautiful shoot. Would 100% recommend her services when planning a wedding.

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you so much Amber! It was so great working with you, I can't wait to do it again :)

Stephie Sousa Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had the absolute pleasure of working with Melissa this week on a beautiful styled shoot! As a floral designer, I have the upmost respect for wedding planners and with the events of 2020, the value someone like Melissa brings is immense. With Melissa involved, this styled shoot was beautifully executed for everyone involved. I can't wait for another opportunity to present itself, where we can work together again!

Melissa Alison Events
Melissa Alison Events

Thank you for your kind words Stephanie, very appreciated! Cannot wait to have the chance to work with you again, it was a fantastic experience!

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