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On WeddingWire since 2018

Last update: December 2023

Certified by the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC), Velvet Bordeaux Events is a full-service wedding and event planning company based in Pickering, Ontario. They offer several packages that are designed to be affordable, customizable, and suitable for different types of celebrations and events. Velvet Bordeaux Events has an experienced and passionate team to efficiently and beautifully translate the client's vision into a stunning, luxurious, and bespoke event.

Services Offered

Velvet Bordeaux Events offers packages for full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination. The team can conceptualize, plan, and coordinate the entire event from start to finish. They cater to all types of wedding styles and are able to plan religious and non-religious weddings. The company aims to transform the couple's unique ideas into a memorable, perfectly orchestrated celebration. Other wedding-related services are offered, such as planning for proposals, engagement parties, and wedding showers. Among the additional customizable services are:

  • Event theme, design, and style development
  • Timeline and schedules
  • To-do lists
  • Guestlist creation
  • Seating chart
  • Vendor referrals
  • Attendance at site visits
  • Managing the rehearsal

Other services

The amazing services of Velvet Bordeaux Events are available for planning a variety of events. This includes corporate functions, trunk shows, pop-up shops, holiday parties, and more. The team is enthusiastic about helping clients host gatherings that leave a lasting impression.

Frequently asked questions

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

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?

Cultural
Non-religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

1+

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

$2,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100
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100% Recommended by couples
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Maxime C. Sent on 08/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Velvet Bordeaux Events

We booked with Ashley at Velvet Bordeaux Events a year ago with the Full Planning Package for our Montreal wedding because between work schedules and living in L.A., we didn’t have the time or tools to plan our dream wedding.

Ashley was extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire planning process! Planning a wedding abroad is not the easiest task not to mention factoring in time differences and then having the actual wedding in a totally separate province from where our planner was located but she surpassed any and all visions we had!

We can honestly say now, we don’t get why couples say planning a wedding is so stressful. Ashley made this experience the most seamless, enjoyable and stress free experience we have ever had! She dealt with every single one of our vendors and ensured only the best were part of our day. She took care of all schedules, floor plans and event designs and that’s just skimming the surface of what she did.

Ashley went beyond all means to research all the perfect elements for our day, she even picked up and mailed out all of our Save The Dates and Invitations which was a lifesaver for us! She was on top of every single detail, reminded us of upcoming payments and was always incredibly cheerful to deal with even when we forgot to update her with details! Anything and everything thrown her way was handled with professionalism and a smile.

My wife and I are not great communicators but it was like it didn’t even matter because Ashley was always in our heads. She knew exactly what we wanted, understood our vision and knew what we needed before we even knew we needed it.

Our wedding day would have never been possible without the knowledge, expertise and passion we received from Velvet Bordeaux Events. She really let us sit back, relax and just enjoy the ride.

There will never be enough thank you’s in the world for what Ashley did for us and we know we could have never done it without her. Trust us, your wedding needs Velvet Bordeaux Events if you want your wildest visions to come to life!
Meg
Meg Sent on 17/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience! Highly Recommend!

Ashley and her team at Velvet Bordeaux Events are incredible! From the moment we hired her she went above and beyond to ensure our day was exactly what we hoped for. She is organized, kind, encouraging, gives excellent advice, and has so much experience. Our timeline, ceremony and reception were seamless because of her attention to detail and her ability to work with all of our vendors! We had so much fun on our calls with Ashley, and she made us feel comfortable and confident leading up to and during our wedding day. Choosing Ashley to coordinate our wedding was the best decision we could have made and, we are so grateful to have been able to experience her talent and professionalism!
Ashley
Ashley G. Sent on 02/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So grateful for Ashley & her team!

Honestly it was the BEST DAY EVER! The last month leading up the day went so smooth because of Ashley & her team. From planning to coordinating everyone & the vendors. You took so much stress off our hands and that I could never repay you for. I underestimated how vital it can be to have a day of coordinator and I’m so glad I made the decision to hire you & your team!

Jessica and Myles were FANTASTIC! All that planning that Ashley did for us Jessica and Myles executed to a T. They were super attentive to both my husband and I. Always asking if we needed anything from them. They dealt with the small hiccups. We didn’t have to worry about a thing!

I can’t say enough good things about Ashley & her team! And we will forever be grateful for you all.
Karley
Karley M. Sent on 16/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley made our dreams come true this September!

My husband and I had the most amazing experience with my wedding planner! They effortlessly turned my vision into reality, managing every detail with precision. The attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism exceeded my expectations. Our special day was stress-free and absolutely perfect, thanks to their dedication and expertise. Thank you so much Ashley! Highly recommended!
Patricia
Patricia C. Sent on 26/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stop Looking - this your your wedding planner!!

Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and this was in no small part to the dedication, organization, and flawless execution of Ashley and her team as our month of/day of coordinator. From the moment we connected, Ashley made me feel instantly excited about partnering with her. Her knowledge, positive personality, and personal and professional experience with weddings at the Guild Inn was exactly what I was searching for. Weeks before the event Ashley was in touch to take over all coordination and scheduling with our vendors. She put together an itinerary that maximized our day, and made sure all vendors knew where they were supposed to be and when (we where ahead of schedule and got to join our cocktail hour due to the excellent time management of Ashley and team!) She was always available to answer my questions or help problem solve. She talked me through all our options and always gave her professional recommendation for what she knew would work best. She was a blast to work with and so kind to us, but also firer and feisty when she had to be, sticking up for us and making sure we were getting exactly what we wanted. Ashley and team, thank you so much for taking such good care of us in our big day. The stress you eliminated from us afforded us the opportunity to be present and enjoy our day more than we thought possible, and that was priceless!!! If you’re looking for month of coordination I urge to stop and PRAY Ashley and her team is available for your date. You will not regret it!!!
Geoff
Geoff S. Sent on 02/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience, highly recommend Ashley and her team!

Ashley was so organized and made the planning process so easy. We couldnt have done it without her. The wedding day was perfect and we didnt have to worry about a thing. I highly recommend her services if you want a stress free wedding, thanks again Ashley!
Julia
Julia Sent on 17/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day Review!

Do yourself a favour and hire Ashley! She was amazing.

Like many couples, we were on the fence about getting a coordinator for our day. However, after seeing Ashley in action at a friend’s wedding, we knew we’d need her the day of our wedding as well. She is incredibly knowledgeable and organized - she ensured our day went off without any issues. It was a perfectly planned day and we owe it to her!

You are the best, Ashley!

Julia & Joe
Gerald
Gerald S. Sent on 02/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great energy! Seamless day.

As the DJ for the wedding we worked on together, Ashley was a very easy co-ordinator to work with! The program went on seamlessly & on time. She had a great energy to her & I didn't sense an once of stress from her at any point in the day. BIG thank you to Ashley & her assistant Stephanie for creating such a positive working environment!
Sarah
Sarah S. Sent on 03/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An Absolute Blessing To Have Her

Ashley was an absolute hero behind the scenes and throughout our entire wedding process. We have nothing but amazing things to say about working with her. We first found her when she coordinated a friend’s wedding, and her work and her vibrant energy really speaks for itself (we’ve been to many weddings and don’t usually remember the coordinator). My wife and I had a large bridal party (18 people plus 6 people with different roles for the ceremony), and Ashley effortlessly coordinated everyone’s roles and guided them without a single look of stress. She was also very knowledgeable with the cultural wedding traditions my wife and I incorporated into our ceremony (even taught us the procedures). Our guests were also really impressed with Ashley, because they noticed she was always in such a great mood as she ran around gathering people for each segment of the night, and they were amazed at how well the night flowed. Ashley ESPECIALLY saved the day when our wedding cake tragically collapsed during transportation (my Aunt made the cake). She jumped on it right away, pieced together whatever she could and somehow managed to make the cake photo ready (see our photos, we couldn’t believe it ourself lol). On top of that she didn’t even tell my wife and I about the situation until it was fixed, during cocktail hour so that we wouldn’t spend time stressing! With Ashley, we really felt like we were in good hands. She was so pleasant to work with, and we honestly can’t explain enough how grateful we are to have her!!!
Jamie
Jamie F. Sent on 12/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley is the Best Wedding Planner

I cannot emphasize enough how incredibly grateful my husband and I are to have had Ashley as our wedding planner for our wedding last year. She is truly the best in the business and exceeded all of our expectations.

One of Ashley's remarkable qualities is her organizational skills. Throughout the entire planning process, she flawlessly managed every detail, ensuring that nothing was overlooked. From the logistics to decorations, Ashley had everything planned with precision. This allowed us to focus on getting married without feeling overwhelmed.

But Ashley's role went far beyond that for me personally and way more than a typical wedding planner. She became our part-time therapist and friend lending her compassionate ear whenever I needed to vent or simply needed reassurance during the stressful moments leading up to the wedding. Her calming presence and empathetic nature were truly a blessing, and I felt so lucky to have her.

What sets Ashley apart is her dedication to her clients. She was always available to chat, promptly responding to our messages and emails, no matter the time of day. It felt as though we were her only clients, as she gave us her undivided attention and made us feel like our wedding was the most important event in the world!

Ashley's expertise and experience were evident in the recommendations she provided for vendors. She understood our vision and preferences, and her suggestions were spot on.

On the day of our wedding, Ashley was an absolute superstar. It was truly a stress-free day.

Ashley is an absolute gem!!! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank Ashley for everything she did for us, and we are forever grateful to have had her by our side! We recommend her to any couple looking for a wedding planner who goes above and beyond.
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Meet the team

Ashley
Ashley
Owner & Principal Planner

Hi!

My name is Ashley, Theatre and Fashion Management Major, retired Disney Princess from PPBS, Certified by the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada, Certified Floral Designer from Canada's Institute of Floral Design and Owner & Principal Planner of Velvet Bordeaux Events. *phew!*

My love for the Wedding and Event Industry started in 2010 when I ran Little Cakes, a small baked good company serving cakes, cupcakes and fun, little treats for all kinds of events. Cakes eventually turned into planning parties for children while attending as the entertainment which, then opened doors to a slew of other events. Before I knew it, the costume was off and I was behind the scenes the entire time...and LOVING it!

I am and always have been a dreamer, so to be able to connect with other people and their dreams comes naturally to me. I love learning about what makes people smile and making that thought a reality. I love to laugh and enjoy making people laugh, I am personable, enthusiastic, and the only Hype Girl you will ever need!

Do you have a birthday coming up? Office party? Maybe you just got engaged! Let's chat, tell me all about it and lets make your dreams, real life!

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1007 Lytton Crt L1W3Z2 Pickering (Ontario)

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