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On WeddingWire since 2020

Last update: November 2025

We're not just wedding planners, we're your behind-the-scenes magic makers. From full-service Wedding Planning to flawless Day-Of Coordination, we handle every detail so you can be fully present on the most important day of your life.

Love a beautifully styled event? So do we. We're passionate about wedding design and you'll have access to our curated collection of décor pieces at no extra cost—a stunning perk offered exclusively to our couples.

Cherry on top, we now offer Content Creation services to capture every heartfelt moment, happy tear, and unexpected laugh as it unfolds in real time. It's your love story—let us help you tell it beautifully.

Frequently asked questions

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

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
Eco-friendly
Military
Non-religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

1x Planner + 1x Designer + 1x Coordinator + Content Creator

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

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,250

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

False

What is the hourly rate?

$100
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Reviews for Avea Wedding Co.

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Elise Sent on 09/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Making dreams come true!

Abbi and her team at Avea Wedding Co. made all our wedding dreams come true! We are so grateful we had Abbi walking with us every step of the way. She was always there to answer questions, provide guidance, and went above and beyond in bringing our vision to life. She brings such care and passion to her work, and put us our families at ease knowing the wedding was in such good hands. We had a large (260+ guests) wedding downtown Calgary, and Abbi and her team were so organized, professional, and approachable. They blew us away with the beautiful church and ballroom set up, kept everything running on time and smoothly, helped so much with the vendors, and were so kind and helpful to everyone. I was also so grateful when they came back for take down and had everything in order to easily pack up the venue afterwards. There are truly not enough words for how grateful we are that they were a part of our day. We 1000% recommend Avea Wedding Co. for your wedding – it’s one of the best decisions you could make!
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Hanna Sent on 05/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Abbi made our wedding dreams come true!

Abbi and her team were AMAZING! Abbi is the perfect combination of chill and down to earth, but extremely detail oriented, organized and creative. She brought a bunch of her decor for both the ceremony and reception and has a wonderful selection to choose from - we gave a rough idea of what we wanted and what she created was STUNNING! Everything ran extremely smoothly and she did a rehearsal for us as well. She did a great job at giving suggestions, calming us down when we were stressed, and adjusting to ensure timeliness. The MC’s were also grateful to her for ensuring everything ran on time and for assisting them throughout the evening as well! I can’t say enough good things, she really made our wedding dreams come true and everything went perfectly thanks to her! Highly recommend!!!
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Eric Sent on 02/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible value, experienced planner, and genuinely good human

We hired Abbi for full-service wedding planning for our 84-person celebration at the Fairmont Banff Springs in June 2025, and she was an absolute dream to work with. From the very beginning — even before we’d chosen a venue — Abbi was by our side, offering thoughtful guidance and support throughout the entire planning process, which spanned nearly two years.

She struck the perfect balance between letting us take the lead on our vision and stepping in with expert suggestions whenever we needed direction. Her experienced, calm and confident presence was so reassuring.

Abbi is everything you could want in a planner: professional, organized, flexible, and down to earth. After interviewing about six different planners, Abbi was the clear choice - and we are so grateful we found her. She was especially patient and responsive in the final eight weeks of crunch time — fielding our endless questions with grace, efficiency, and an appropriate amount of humour!

We can’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you for everything, Abbi!
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Maegan Sent on 30/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Amazing

If you're looking for a wedding planner, Abbi is the one you need to hire! From our very first phone call to the day of the wedding, she was absolutely incredible. I had a lot of questions throughout the process, and she was always there to answer them with patience and clarity. She was caring, honest, and supportive every step of the way. Our wedding day was perfect thanks to her dedication and attention to detail. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner.
Sola
Sola Sent on 22/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny!

Abbi was one of the first vendors we hired for our recent wedding and, hands down, the best decision we could have made! She offered helpful suggestions for other vendors, met with us closer to the wedding and gave us some invaluable tips that we never would have thought of ourselves. I can’t describe how stress free and peaceful our wedding day was with Abbi and her assistant in charge! She truly took control of everything and made the day run so smoothly! Things that could have turned into a crisis were nipped right in the bud and we truly felt like we had someone watching out for us all day. She also has beautiful decor pieces in her collection that cut down on needing an additional decor vendor. We can’t sing her praises enough! Thank you so much for everything Abbi! We wish we could get married again just to experience your magic. If you’re thinking on your decision, just book her! You will not regret it for a second.
Eiann
Eiann Sent on 16/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Must Have for Every Wedding!

Abbi and her team were amazing to have at my sister's wedding. They very organized, could handle anything thrown their way, and most importantly took SO much stress off the bride, groom, and their families. Highly recommend Abbi for every wedding!
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Jhonel Sent on 30/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Coordinator and Decorations

Abbi and her team were amazing to work with for our 140 person wedding. They were very thorough in planning and coordinating the wedding, and were always able to accommodate our requests. We received so much compliments on our decorations and the organization of our wedding. Abbi and her team were able to make our dream wedding into reality. The decorations provided by Abbi and her team were aesthetic and affordable. We would definitely recommend Down the Aisle to anyone in search of a wedding coordinator.
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 25/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Abbi and her team are INCREDIBLE

My husband and I had our wedding yesterday and to say that Abbi and her team were fantastic is an understatement. Abbi is a great communicator and an absolute lifesaver. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her. The amount of stress that was lifted by knowing she was on it and had it all under control was such a relief. From picking up the rentals and cake, and even returning things the next day, Abbi had it all covered. The venue set up, the music coordination, keeping things running smoothly… it was all just perfect. I can’t thank you enough!!!
Anyone would be crazy lucky to work with this team!
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 02/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hands down the best investment for your wedding day!

Down the Aisle was incredible throughout the planning process. As a planner myself, I wanted to ensure the day of the wedding was seamless, with a few planning sessions beforehand. Abbi created a custom package that perfectly suited my needs, and it was worth every penny. The wedding day was flawless, with every beautiful detail meticulously handled, allowing me to relax and enjoy the moment. Abbi and her assistant truly nailed it, and our venue looked stunning – just look at the reception photos! Abbi's inclusion of her décor options made everything so easy, from the table numbers to the seating chart.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 08/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Crème de La crème of wedding planners!

I cannot say enough good things about Abbi. She is perfect in every conceivable way. Not only is she extremely professional, detail-oriented, and organized; she is the kindest and most compassionate person. Our wedding would not have gone off without a hitch, like it did, without her! From our initial meeting to every one after that, we felt more at ease and less stressed because she just knows exactly what to be doing and when to be doing it. She made sure every detail, timeline, and vendor was organized and perfect! Plus she kept everyone in line too. She is the best money you will ever spend on your wedding, bar none. Thank you Abbi for making our dream day a success!
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Meet the team

Abbi Brinkhaus
Abbi Brinkhaus
Lead Planner & Owner

Hi, I’m Abbi — a wedding planner, world traveller, and proud wife, mom, and fur mama. I have been all over the world. Seriously. I've slept in Bedouin caves, luxury hotels, and countless Airbnb in between. I've hot air ballooned over the Serengeti at dawn and dove with the great whites in South Africa in summer season. I've road-triped across Europe and sand duned in the Middle East, and through it all, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for meaningful and memorable experiences — and that’s exactly what I strive to create for every couple I work with.

I started my wedding planning business with the dream of building something of my own, and I’m endlessly grateful that it’s grown into a thriving venture — one I hope to pass on to my daughter someday. Bougie desserts, heartfelt speeches, and a front-row seat to countless love stories never gets old. It’s a pleasure and an honor to pour my heart into this work and I love helping couples celebrate their “best day ever”.

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198 WINDRIDGE ROAD T4B3R9 Calgary (Alberta)

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