where intentional design meets seamless management
Design + Direction
You've started your wedding planning journey, secured your venue, even locked down some core vendors and have a pretty good idea of what tasks need to be completed - but now you're stuck on design. Our Design + Direction package is a combo package of planning and design, where we take your wedding vision and help bring it to life.
Phase 1: planning
Expert Insight On-Demand
Stuck on something? Book a power-hour with us anytime for focused no-pressure support where you need it most.
Strategic Support, Your Way
From the get go you’ll receive 6 virtual planning calls with us. These can be used to assist you with any area of wedding planning that you are struggling with - vendor recommendations, budget planning, timeline creation - we can help with it all.
Checklist Confidence
Access your personalized Aisle Planner portal for a clear, step-by-step planning checklist tailored to your wedding vision.
You’ll receive six 60-minute virtual planning sessions to use whenever you need whether it’s budget advice, timeline help or vendor referrals - we’re here to guide you through it all.
Phase 2: design
Design Vendor Management
We source and coordinate your florist, rental company, lighting, draping and stationery vendors then make sure everything shows up, sets up and stuns.
From Vision to Vibe
Starting around the 6 - 7 month mark, we get to dive in to your wedding aesthetic and begin designing everything from table top layout to ceremony backdrop and everything in-between. We work together to learn your vision and put together a design deck to help you fully imagine your day.
Venue Walkthrough + Floor Plan
We conduct an on-site visit and craft a detailed layout to bring your ceremony and reception flow to life.
We build a custom design deck that reflects your style and love story - refined, edgy, romantic or bold - with up to three rounds of revisions.
Phase 3: event management
Wrap-Up Without the Worry
We assist with tear-down, pack up your décor and make sure your marriage license, gifts and personal items are handled - so you can head into married life stress-free.
Timeline, Locked and Loaded
We take over the reins and make magic happen - we execute your design with full set up and tear down of decor on your wedding day, along with full event management of vendors and of major events throughout the day.
Seamless On-the-Day Execution
From ceremony cues to reception transitions, we’re on-site for up to 12 hours - managing vendors, styling your décor and keeping every moment running smoothly.
We create your full production schedule and timeline then share it with your vendors to keep the day on track from start to finish.
Why Choose design + direction?
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You Want Confidence Behind the Scenes
You’re excited to plan, but want a professional to refine your ideas, manage the details and make it all run seamlessly on the day.
You’ve Got the Vision
You know what you want your wedding to look like, but need help sourcing the right pieces and pulling it all together cohesively.
You’re Halfway There
You’ve got your venue and key vendors booked, but you’d love a little extra support and someone to lean on through the rest of the process.
Style Matters to You
You care deeply about the aesthetic and want to look back years from now still loving the way your day looked and felt.
imagine this
Make Every Frame Count
Set the Scene for Something Magical
Bring Your Vision to the Table
From flatlays to florals - we design with your photos in mind. With our unique approach to styling, we help create magazine-worthy moments that feel effortless and elevated.
Thoughtfully styled and visually striking, your ceremony space feels intimate, refined and unmistakably you. As Calgary wedding planners, we specialize in creating stunning backdrops for unforgettable vows.
From statement cocktails to layered decor, your reception tells your love story in the most stylish way. We design with intention - balancing edge and elegance in every detail.
Cue the Collective Gasp
The moment you walk into dinner it hits you - everything is exactly how you imagined it. Candles flicker, glasses clink and your guests are fully immersed in the celebration.
your investment
- Final 25% one month prior
Additional fees for out of town weddings, multiple locations or days and additional staffing if required
$4,950
Split your investment into manageable installments over the course of your planning journey.
Includes:
✔ Planning support from start to finish
✔ Custom wedding design down to the last detail
✔ Vendor management + timeline creation
✔ Full wedding day execution
✔ Extra touches that make a big difference
Payment Plan - 3 payment split
We offer flexible pricing options to meet your needs and planning timeline.
- 50% deposit
- 25% halfway between booking and the wedding date
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"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 :) "
loving words FROM PAST COUPLES
Shannon & Brody
