Originally from Perth, Australia, I bring nearly two decades of event planning expertise to help engaged couples plan their perfect day. Having earned my Bachelor’s degree in Event and Arts Management from the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, I began my career in 2004 organizing a wide range of events; from the Red Bull Air Race sporting event and Victoria’s Canada Day celebrations, to local music festivals, corporate conferences, and children’s festivals.  

After relocating to Calgary, I founded Melissa Alison Events in early 2019, with the goal of creating modern, stress‑free weddings that reflect each couple’s unique vibe and personality. Known by friends and clients alike as ambitious, organized, bubbly and outgoing, I thrive on bringing people together through thoughtful design and impeccable execution. 

Personally, I only take on a handful of weddings each year, to focus on managing our team and ensuring our clients get the best possible experience. Outside of planning weddings I am happily married and a proud mom to my son Morrison and daughter Stevie. I am a self-proclaimed beer enthusiast, love playing video games when time allows, eating Italian food as often as I can and prefer snow over sand any day of the week. 

calmly confident, logistics obsessed, aperol spritz lover 

hi i'm mel

about the owner

Cheers,

Our team of wedding planners are problem solvers, decision makers, researchers and spreadsheet afficionados.

We know wedding planning can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to create something that doesn’t look or feel like everyone else’s. That’s where we come in.

We're here to take your ideas - whether bold, edgy, refined or romantic and turn them into a wedding that feels completely your own. No pink fluff or fairytale clichés - just thoughtful design, seamless coordination and a celebration that looks like you and runs like clockwork. From our first meeting to the final tear-down we handle the details so you can stay present and actually enjoy the day you’ve worked so hard to plan.

At Melissa Alison Events we specialize in designing seamless, unforgettable weddings for couples who want to skip the stress and dive straight into the fun. 

Things You Should Probably Know About Us

We love couples that ditch tradition

Don't want a cake or a first dance? We love it when couples carve their own path!

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We love colour

We get pretty excited when couples aren't afraid to go bold and incorporate colour throughout their wedding aesthetic.

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logistics are our love language

We keep things running on time so you don’t have to - no stress, no surprises. Just a beautifully paced celebration.

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We keep calm while having fun

Our team genuinely love what they do and you'll always catch us with a smile on our faces during wedding days.

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alex

kayla

Kayla began her career in the wedding industry in 2013, starting in décor, florals, and event execution. For the past three years, she has been part of the Melissa Alison Events team, where she has supported and led the seamless execution of weddings from start to finish. Being on-site for so many celebrations has shaped her calm, organized approach and given her a strong understanding of what it takes to ensure a wedding day feels smooth, thoughtful, and well cared for.

She truly loves being part of such an important moment in the couple's lives, helping their vision come together, exactly as planned so they can be fully present. Now based in Calgary, Kayla is excited to continue building connections within the wedding community. Outside of weddings, you’ll find her on the golf course, playing pickleball, or spending time with friends & family. 

Meet the Magic-Makers

lead Coordinator

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND lead coordinator

Alex started in the wedding industry as a setup/take down crew member back in 2017 and quickly fell in love with all things wedding! She has continued to be a part of various planner's teams since then and is excited to be part of the team at Melissa Alison Events. In her Monday-Friday job she has 10+ years' experience as an assistant and loves all things planning behind the scenes, and taking on all the stress so others can sit back and enjoy! Alex is looking forward to meeting all the amazing couples this year and being a part of such a special day. She is married to her amazing hubby Ryan and together they share a son Caden, daughter Isla, along with two small pups who she loves spending her free time with, enjoying the outdoors or playing games. 
 
Alex's friends and family would describe her as outgoing, organized, a little OCD and a people pleaser - She will go out of her way and do anything in her power to ensure a seamless execution.

bethany

laura

Meet Laura, originally from the vibrant culture of Venezuela, she moved to Canada back in 2004 where she has called Calgary home ever since. She loves working with the team at Melissa Alison Events and the opportunity to work in such a creative and dynamic industry.

Laura spends most of her free time sharing laughter with friends, cherishing moments with family, cuddling up with her cat (who doubles as her trusted sidekick and best friend) and looking for the next adventure.

assistant Coordinator

assistant coordinator

Bethany joined our team after falling in love with wedding planning when planning her own wedding in May 2023. Since then, she has walked alongside some friends through wedding planning, and she absolutely loved organizing all of the details and seeing everything come together. When she isn't planning, she is often going on adventures in the mountains, capturing moments on her camera, or sipping on chai lattes. Whether it's hiking, kayaking, camping, or simply enjoying a scenic picnic, Bethany loves spending time in nature. Bethany also loves being creative and is often found behind a camera lens or making things on her Cricut.

Outside of wedding planning, Bethany has a degree in psychology and has experience in the mental health field. She understands how stressful weddings can be, and she wants to help ensure things are as fun and as smooth as possible! Bethany is beyond excited to celebrate with you, bring your vision to life, and make your day extra special!

"I cannot begin to express how happy we were to have Melissa and her team be a part of our special day! I consider myself an organized planner but Melissa’s attention to detail during the planning process allowed us to fully enjoy our time without any stresses of the day. She truly has a passion and talent for this industry, she took our vision and created such a beautiful space that our guests kept raving about. From the beginning, Melissa was always very responsive, intuitive, and tremendously helpful. She allowed us to send a lot of our decor from the states months before the wedding and helped us find another florist when our original one vendor fell through a month before. The best way I can describe her is that she is your biggest advocate. She will always have a line of communication with you but steps in to handle things when necessary. She goes above and beyond for her clients that you can’t help but feel so grateful for such a kind soul to be a part of your day. Thank you Melissa and Alex!!"

loving words FROM PAST COUPLES

Jenna & Keith

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