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What if you could actually be present at your wedding and spend quality time with the people you love the most?

On your wedding day, you should not be acting as the main point of contact, setting up decor, and putting out fires. Instead, you should be enjoying the celebration of your love and dancing the night away with all of your favourite people.

With over 10 years of experience, we like to think that working with us as your wedding planner is an investment in your wedding memories.

Whether you are newly engaged and unsure of where to start or you're further along in the planning process, knee-deep in Pinterest Boards, and to-do's we are here to help you with as much or as little support as needed.

SERVICES

FULL PLANNING & DESIGN | You have a busy lifestyle balancing, work, family, and social commitments. You need a wedding planner to swoop in and plan all of the elements of your wedding, top to bottom.

Our full wedding planning service is designed to put your mind at ease and guide you through the decision-making process. We take care of all the wedding planning details including, finding your dream venue, assembling the perfect vendors, negotiating your contracts, developing your budget, creating your wedding itinerary, and more.

We get to know you and create a custom wedding design that perfectly reflects your style. You will get access to your custom wedding planning workbook that we will manage on your behalf so you can approve and check in on your plans at any time.

Rehearsal and wedding day management along with complete set-up and tear down are all taken care of. You will make all the final decisions knowing you have a thoughtful wedding planner providing expertise every step of the way.

CUSTOM PLANNING | You have already put a lot of work into your wedding day. You have secured your venue and booked most of your vendors but you're starting to feel stressed. Our custom wedding planning service is designed to help take things off of your plate so you can get your life back and enjoy your engagement!

We will discuss your current plans, review your contracts, and source the remainder of your vendors. We will also provide you with creative design ideas and vendor recommendations. You will get access to your custom wedding planning workbook that we will manage together so you can keep track of your plans and efficiently share your details with us.

Itinerary creation, rehearsal, and wedding day management along with complete setup and tear down are all taken care of. You will be responsible for some of the legwork but we will be there to guide you along the way.

More information

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Budget analysis
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
Eco-friendly
Non-religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

1

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

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150
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87% Recommended by couples

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6 reviews
Kate
Kate H. Married on 08/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing

Where do I even start! Jess was absolutely amazing from day 1 and was there for us every step of the way. When we reached out to her to help plan our wedding, she jumped right into finding our dream venue, giving us all the information we needed and provided some awesome advice throughout the planning process. She was organized and attentive and made sure we had everything checked off the to-do list.
She took all the stress off our shoulders and made this a FUN process vs something daunting and stressful, not to mention she's funny as heck and super easy to talk to.
I could not recommend Jessica enough for making our dream wedding come true
Gina
Gina A. Married on 19/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Personalized Planning

We needed Jessica and somehow the factors aligned so she could facilitate/coordinate our wedding day - our venue had two prior event planners leave during our contract. Jessica supported us right from the beginning and on a tight timeline (3 months out). She was extremely professional, organized, reassuring, and kept all the details in order. We had various meetings and she ensured that our vision would come to life! We are grateful our paths crossed for this milestone. She was so connected to all our vendors and on the day of she made sure I was able to be in the moment by taking all the stress off my plate. I can’t thank her enough for making our day so wonderful.
Stephanie
Stephanie M. Married on 22/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Thank god for Bonafide!

We absolutely loved working with Lindsey from Bonafide Events Studio. It is not easy to plan a wedding during a pandemic, but Lindsey was so so helpful guiding us through this wedding planning process. She came to our meetings with vendors and asked all those questions a bride and groom may not think of. She worked seamlessly with all of our vendors, and made sure everyone was on time and communicating with each other. We were able to sit back, relax, and enjoy our special day without having to worry about anything because we knew Lindsey had it all covered! Additionally, our parents and wedding party just got to eat, drink and enjoy the day instead of having to do tasks, and Lindsey coordinated with them if she needed them.. she kept those groomsmen in line! Lindsey was my voice of reason and reassurance during the planning process. She had me covered literally when it poured rain sideways after our ceremony, and then made sure we were able to get our photos when the sun did shine through after. I will honestly miss texting her on the regular planning our wedding. She may be a planner but she felt like a bridesmaid and best pal. We truly enjoyed working with Lindsey and would highly recommend her and the Bonafide Events Studio team to anyone getting married in southwestern Ontario!!
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Keegan Married on 04/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding coordination

So happy to have had Jessica and Bonafide Events Studio work our recent wedding. We hired Jessica to coordinate the wedding about 3 months prior, and it was the absolute best choice. Jessica was so pleasant to work with, navigated discussing all the details with our vendors, and made sure all were on the same page for the event. Jessica is extremely organized and responsive, friendly, and went out of her way to make sure the wedding, and our experience, was amazing. Jessica made sure any stress on the day of did not fall on to us. Jessica was such a pleasure to work with from the planning stages throughout the event day. We literally could not have done it without her and are so thankful we had her on our team. 10/10
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Laura Married on 02/10/2021
1 out of 5 rating

Owner cancelled contract 29 days before wedding

Because I could not guarantee every person including the bride groom would wear masks the day of the wedding she cancelled. We’d hired her in April 2020. She clearly is unaware that under the Privacy Act you cannot ask as a business provider for whether someone’s been vaccinated unless you are a medical practitioner. She decided to post this confidential information that although the bride and groom had a mild case of Covid and we’re not contagious, she
posted their names on social media as “anti vaccinators” and refused to continue with her contracted services unless I could guarantee all guests and bride and groom would wear a mask every moment of the day. I cannot guarantee how other people will behave. Has she done this to other clients? Does she ask for proof of vaccination from the bride and groom? If she just takes their word they’ve been vaccinated and they haven’t been, then what? To make matters worse, she knew from the beginning I had major health issues and needed help the month before and day of but it didn’t matter. She refused to give a full refund.
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Sonia G. Married on 01/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Jessica is a life saver! Highly recommend

We are so happy we came across Jessica's services because she helped our dream wedding become a reality. We initially discovered Bonafide Events when sourcing hair styling services in the London/Stratford area. I wasn't looking for anything extensive, but the trouble was finding anyone willing to offer services for just two hairstyles over Canada Day weekend in a remote area. Luckily, Jessica offered a custom package which included Coordination services fit for our event along with hairstyling. Jessica is one of the more organized people I've met in this industry and you can tell she's passionate about what she does. Our wedding was more complex than most, where we sourced all of our vendors ourselves and had to make sure all the various little puzzle pieces fit together. Jessica ran the show without a hitch and even surprised us with decor that helped make our vision come to life. Would gladly recommend!!!
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Meet the team

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Jessica Stacey
Owner & Lead Planner

Welcome to Bonafide Events Studio!

We help couples like you navigate the process of planning a personal and stress-free wedding with a calm, organized, and reassuring presence so you can actually enjoy your wedding day along with your people.

When we work together, my goal is to supply you with a customized experience providing you with knowledgable advice and creative ideas.

Starting out as a hairstylist has taught me a lot about people. It’s no wonder I went on to take Sociology at Brock University. It was there that I discovered my passion for planning.

I earned my event management certification through Mohawk College and I am also a certified wedding coordinator with the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada.

I can't wait to hear from you and help you plan the wedding of your dreams!

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P.O Box 1191 N0K 1N0 London (Ontario)

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