Weddings
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Winnipeg Wedding Planner
Photos by | Left Cody Goetz,
Middle | Victoria Koehler Photo
Right | Casey Nolin Photography
hello friend....
Welcome here
You’ve been dreaming about this day your whole life. Planning your wedding should be a fun, joyful celebration of your love with all of your favorite people. A day that you and your guests will treasure forever.
Whether you’re shouting your love from the rooftops or seeking a private celebration, I’m here for you.
I want your experience to feel like working with a trusted friend — a friend that just so happens to have over 14 years experience planning weddings and events in Manitoba, and warm connections with the most incredible local vendors.
Take a breath, grab your favorite beverage, and let’s make real life magic.
hey,
I’m Sheila
Photos by | Reanna Khan Creative
I have a passion for bringing people together and nourishing connection through extraordinary memories.
My approach is to listen and invest time in getting to know you so we can create an intentional event that is uniquely yours - naturally elegant, timeless and above all else, a memorable experience.
I believe in being generous with my time, my knowledge and my positive energy. You can expect fine-tuned attention to detail, laughter and someone who is always willing to go above and beyond for you.
My Why
Services
FULL PLANNING
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Full planning lends support to you from I do to we do! We help guide the process, taking the stress and guess work out of planning your dream wedding day.
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Regular scheduled meetings
Unlimited emails + phone calls
Personal planning timeline
Budget creation + management
Vendor + Venue Recommendations + Walk Throughs
Scheduling + Attending Vendor Meetings
Managing Vendor Communication + Reviewing Contracts
Event Design - conceptualization of event vision from color palettes ot floor plans to help you create an effortlessly elegant space
Reception Planning - menu creation, alcohol selection, set up details, program
Creative problem-solving at it's best
Scheduling all of the vendor load-ins, deliveries, arrivals, set ups + tear downs
Creation + Distribution of your week of timeline
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Onsite ceremony rehearsal direction
Supervision of vendor set up for ceremony + reception
Personal Decor set up for the ceremony + reception
All Vendor management + communication on the day of the wedding
Access to my professional emergency kit
Small pick ups on the day of the event (or the week of)
All reception program coordination (timing of music, introductions, toasts etc.)
Distribute any final payments for vendors day of (provided by client)
One assistant on the day of the wedding and up to one additional for set up
Includes all mileage
End of night tear down
WEDDING MANAGEMENT
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You’ve taken care of the the big things (venue, photographer, florist, dress) and now you need someone to pull all of the pieces together for you.
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Four scheduled meetings; One virtual check in prior to your invitations being finalized (this meeting is to make sure you're feeling confident in where you are, to help create a broad timeline for the day to ensure that we have intentionally created time for all the important things in your day)
One in person meeting at 60 days - I call this the binder hand over. It's when we discuss all the pieces you have thoughtfully put together
One in person meeting at 30 days - here we review your itinerary, your venue paperwork, floor plans etc.
One venue meeting within the 60 day period.
Email access during your planning process
Curated checklists to keep you on track
Reception timeline planning + floor plan creation
Vendor management + communication from 60 days prior to the wedding
Scheduling all of the vendor load-ins, deliveries, arrivals, set ups + tear downs
Timeline creation + distribution
Wedding rehearsal direction (1 hour)
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Onsite ceremony rehearsal direction
Supervision of vendor set up for ceremony + reception
Personal Decor set up for the ceremony + reception
All Vendor management + communication on the day of the wedding
Access to my professional emergency kit
Small pick ups on the day of the event
All reception program coordination (timing of music, introductions, toasts etc.)
Distribute any final payments for vendors day of (provided by client)
One Lead Coordinator + One assistant on the day of the wedding
Photos by | Picture + Poet
LET'S CELEBRATE
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LET'S CELEBRATE ~
Let’s make some magic
Photos by | Brenna Faris Photo
FAQs
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A WEDDING PLANNER?
I have been involved in wedding and event planning since 2006 while I lived in Ottawa. I. moved back to Winnipeg in 2009 and began my career in Event Coordination at some of the city’s most iconic venues. I created Inspired Elegance Events in 2014.
WHY HIRE A PLANNER?
I believe with my whole heart that every couple deserves a wedding planner. Your wedding day should be about you and the joy of spending it with family and friends. I strive to create an environment of trust so that you can focus on what is important – getting married, beginning your life as a married couple and being present for every beautiful second of it.
WHAT MAKES INSPIRED ELEGANCE SPECIAL?
My unique experience in the events industry and my unwavering commitment to you and your wedding day. When you work with me, I welcome you into my family. I strive to make wedding planning personal and believe in a people first approach.
My focus is on creating magic in the details and a wonderful roadmap to help your day go off with a beautiful ‘bang’ (as they say). On the day of, I will always be seeking to strike the balance between being a stickler for the details, and creating a welcome and warm environment for your guests. Knowing when and where to move things along with tact, grace and a little bit of lightheartedness is my superpower.
Do you do destination weddings?
Traveling is one of my favorite things in the world! The answer is yes! Where are we going?
DO YOU WORK ALONE OR WITH A TEAM?
Teamwork makes the dreamwork! I have a staff of dedicated coordinators that live for love and wedding days as much as I do.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF WEDDING PLANNING ADVICE?
Plan YOUR wedding, YOUR way.
As a couple, set your wedding priorities in the beginning and stick to them. Invite the people you truly want to surround yourself with. Don’t love cake? Don’t get one. Make the day personal, make it yours and you won’t go wrong.
