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Based in Montreal, Quebec, An English Rose specializes in wedding planning services throughout Montreal and the surrounding areas. British born Rachel has been working with couples to create their dream wedding since 2007. As a wedding designer Rachel works hand-in-hand with couples, eliminating planning-related stress and providing them with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Services offered

An English Rose consists of a highly professional and experienced team of planners. The team's relaxed attitude coupled with immaculate organizational skills offers couples peace of mind ahead of their wedding day. The team takes time to get to know each couple, listening to their thoughts and visions so that they can transform their dream into reality. The company offers a wide range of packages and services for couples. Some options available include a wedding coach, a virtual wedding planner, exclusive wedding designs (only 5 per year), wedding day services, and a micro wedding for intimate gatherings.

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Frequently asked questions

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Budget analysis
Day-of coordination
Event design
Full planning
Guest list creation
Partial planning
Timelines
To-do lists
Vendor referrals

What types of weddings do you accommodate?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double weddings
Eco-friendly
Military
Non-religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,900

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100
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Reviews for An English Rose, Luxury Lifestyle Weddings

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Lisa Sent on 09/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Mother of Bride

Rachel is very detailed and adds special touches that you didn't know you needed.
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Phil Sent on 12/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Rachel was a pleasure to work with

Working with Rachel was such a delight. She was organized and made our special day go so smoothly for us while she made sure everything was perfect.
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Annie Sent on 07/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Want a worry free wedding! This is the way!!!

Having a wedding planner was the best decision I made.
Rachel was exceptional!
She was extremely professional and made me feel in control.
We work together to take the best decisions and you can trust her opinion. Everyone that was suggested as vendors where all fantastic to work with.
Rachel makes sure that all is taking care of and as a bride you have to do is focus on getting your perfect dress as all is under control.
The day of wedding went so very smooth everything was well organized and in place as requested.
I suggest everyone who gets married to get not just any wedding planner but Get Rachel from An English Rose, Luxury Lifestyle Weddings!!
Thank you again for everything!
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Mark Sent on 18/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Astounding Wedding

Rachel was amazing to work with. We came to the process not knowing where to start, and Rachel patiently guided us through, step by step. She worked hard to understand who we are and what we wanted. The result was a wedding that fit us perfectly and was more beautiful (in many ways) than we could have imagined. Our families were thrilled, and we are very grateful.
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Maria Sent on 14/03/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Rachel was very attentive to detail and made sure to give us lots of insights into what we needed to prepare for the wedding. She has a lot of connections and can definitely help with any vendor you might need. She’s very attentive to your needs and makes sure the day of the day goes off seamlessly! We loved working with her, she adapted constantly to what we needed and was extremely professional!
Aaron
Aaron Sent on 19/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding Planner for Everyone!

My name is Aaron and I was the groom in a beautiful summer wedding in 2022 planned by An English Rose. The ceremony was at St. George Anglican Church and the celebration was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. In a little over a year, Rachel, from An English Rose, helped us plan a wedding that guests have continually said was the best they have ever been to. Rachel has keen analysis into where to put more of your budget into, while saving in other areas of the celebration, depending on what is important to you. By your wedding date, Rachel does not only plan your celebration, but becomes a part of your celebration. Regardless of your budget, you can expect an elegant, classy, and fun wedding thrown by An English Rose that everyone will remember. For optimal success, I would advise that you are responsive to their emails and ask for their professional opinion. The one unique thing I can say about An English Rose is they help you wrap your personal touches into the style of a great wedding everyone can get into. After all, your family and friends are there to celebrate your love. To conclude, I would high recommend An English Rose to plan your next wedding! My email is aarontylererdman@gmail.com if you have any questions about my recommendation. Cheers!
Kim
Kim J. Sent on 28/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutley amazing!

Very good with details, taking on any stress you may have about the wedding. They make everything you want to get done happen. They make sure to keep you on track. They will come to you to go over details about your special day and will do so many times. Absolutely wonderful to work with and we would recommend An English Rose to anyone who needs that extra assistance to get the stress load/ worrying off your back
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Kjersten Sent on 10/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Planner Ever

Rachel was simply the best. Our wedding was something out of a magazine! It was the PERFECT wedding and we owe it all to Rachel. We would show her some Pinterest ideas and she worked her magic to make it come to life. She had great ideas to make our ideas even better! She is a great collaborator. She is the most professional, experienced, organized and punctual. She is always a quick phone call, text or email away. She is a strong communicator with us and with all vendors. She is on top of it so you and your partner (and parents,friends, etc.) can relax and enjoy your special day. We had 1000% confidence in Rachel who made our day the smoothest, most magical, memorable, and special.

She is absolutely the person you need to plan your wedding. She took away all of our stress and helped us throw the most amazing wedding we could have ever imagined. We were able to enjoy every second of our day because we knew Rachel was there to take care of everything.
Carly
Carly Sent on 13/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

An A+ Planner!

Hiring Rachel to coordinate our wedding was arguably the easiest decision we made throughout all of our planning. I work as an event planner and know how important it is to have someone take care of all the little details leading up to the wedding and, particularly, on the day of. Having worked with Rachel in the past, she was the obvious choice as we knew that she met all of our needs and so much more. She is detail-oriented, professional, communicative, and proactive. Dealing with our venue was not an easy task and Rachel handled it expertly helping to relieve much of our stress and allowing us to enjoy our day. We could never thank her enough!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 11/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

Working with Rachel made the entire wedding process more enjoyable. Every step along the way she guided us, ensuring every detail was well organized and well executed. Having her coordinate our wedding day alleviated all the stress, allowing us to fully enjoy the day with our guests and each other. Her exceptional organization and preparedness is an incredible comfort on the day and allows for a seamless timeline. We were so grateful to work with Rachel, we would unquestionably refer her to our friends and family. Planning a wedding can be daunting but with Rachel by your side the wedding of your dreams truly is possible. Thank you for making it all possible An English Rose.
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WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2015 Winner
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Meet the team

Rachel Cripps-Gervais
Rachel Cripps-Gervais
Company Owner & Wedding Planner

Never one to sit still I have been planning and organizing since the day I could walk and talk! It was no wonder I started my career in the buzz and excitement of hotel's working at London’s finest ‘Park Lane Hotel’ on Piccadilly. I soon progressed and by the time I was 21 I was already heading up banqueting divisions in London & South Africa!

I moved into a corporate career after having my daughter, working in Human Resources and heading up departments of 100+ staff in addition to managing external vendors which has given me great management and negotiation skills, which comes in very handy when working with wedding vendors.

It was important for me to be a professionally qualified Wedding Planner and I achieved ‘highest honors’ in gaining my diploma in Bridal Consulting, as well as holding the title of ‘Professional Bridal Consultant’ with the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). In addition I am certified with the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada, and in January of 2011 along with 3 other great Montreal Wedding Planners we founded the Association of Montreal Professional Wedding Designers – creating a platform and raising the profile of ‘professional’ Montreal wedding planners.

So some things you may not know about me… I'm British (the accent gives it away lol), I was born close to Windsor Castle on the outskirts of London and moved to Montreal in 2003, I'm also related to ‘Sir Stafford Cripps’ who was the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer to Sir Winston Churchill… I absolutely adore's Reuben’s Smoked Meat Poutine, I love to sing – but sadly can’t and one day I would love to take a course in becoming a ‘Sommelier’.

Christian Gervais
Christian Gervais
Second Wedding Planner

A native of Québec, I have had a very successful career throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and North America where I've lead very large corporate departments on a global scale at senior Management level, overseeing very large strategic projects and budgets. This is great because my background gives me an amazing level of expertise to manage events and to surpass client`s expectations in planning the biggest event of their lives!

Having lived in so many places for 20 years especially in Hyderabad India, Casablanca Morocco and London UK it has allowed me to develop a keen eye for design, colour and style. Being an avid photographer, travelling the world has opened new creative horizons and allows me to see things differently.

It was also important to me to increase my knowledge in the Wedding Industry, therefore I also became a `Certified` Wedding Planner through the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada and licensed to perform civil marriages across the province of Quebec. My knowledge of the wedding industry coupled with my project management skills and vendor relationships makes me a very calming support resource that exceeds our client’s expectations.

Things you don’t know about me… I am a Watercolour artists and loves to paint whenever I can, in addition to increasing my woodworking skills. Rachel & I built a Log Home in the Eastern Township called “Coombe Lodge” named after the very special “Coombe Abbey” in England where Rachel and I were married. I also love ‘spicy’ food and am continuously searching for a restaurant who can satisfy my palette!

Carly Gunther
Carly Gunther
Wedding Day Manager

Ever since I was little, I have always been one to jump at the opportunity of planning events; whether it was movie nights, birthday parties, conferences, or fundraisers – I had a love for events of all varieties! As I grew older, my passion for event planning and design grew even more and eventually lead me to fall in love with all thing’s weddings! A perfectionist at heart, I strive to achieve seamlessness and beauty in everything I do.

I graduated from Dawson College’s Community Recreation and Leadership Training program in Spring 2012 and graduated in Human Relations at Concordia University in 2016. Since then, I have been working in Corporate Event Planning in Montreal. This knowledge as well as being a Certified Wedding Planning with the Wedding Planning Institute of Canada has been invaluable to me and has allowed me to attain the proper skills to contribute to the wedding industry.

My favourite aspect of wedding planning is knowing how much work has gone on behind the scenes and being able to see how it all comes together on the big day.

Things you don’t know about me…… I love to spend my free time being inspired by new trends and styles such as baking, swimming, attending concerts, trying new restaurants, and seeing beauty in everything around me! I too am planning my wedding, sadly postponed twice by covid, however I believe that everyone should live their very own fairy tale with a happily ever after and this being said, my favourite wedding moment is when the couple are first announced as being married!

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