Originally from Perth, Australia, I bring nearly two decades of event planning expertise to help engaged couples plan their perfect day. Having earned my Bachelor’s degree in Event and Arts Management from the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, I began my career in 2004 organizing a wide range of events; from the Red Bull Air Race sporting event and Victoria’s Canada Day celebrations, to local music festivals, corporate conferences, and children’s festivals.
After relocating to Calgary, I founded Melissa Alison Events in early 2019, with the goal of creating modern, stress‑free weddings that reflect each couple’s unique vibe and personality. Known by friends and clients alike as ambitious, organized, bubbly and outgoing, I thrive on bringing people together through thoughtful design and impeccable execution.
Outside of planning weddings I am happily married and a proud mom to my son Morrison and daughter Stevie. I am a self-proclaimed beer enthusiast, love playing video games when time allows, eating Italian food as often as I can and prefer snow over sand any day of the week.
calmly confident, logistics obsessed, aperol spritz lover
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