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Lavender and Honey (Editorial) - The Brownstone, Calgary

Set in the modern and beautiful Brownstone in downtown Calgary, this elopement paired romantic hues of purple and yellow for a romantic,...

Wedding Tips

Wedding Morning Tips to Ensure You Have the Perfect Wedding!

The big day is finally here, and let’s be honest, not a lot of sleep is had the night before! Making sure you have everything prepared...

Real Weddings

Spruce Meadows Wedding | Mellisa & Mikko

Mellisa and Mikko's Spruce Meadows wedding was an elegant affair, with beautiful white florals decorating each guest table, coupled with...

Wedding Tips

Tips From a Wedding Planner on Choosing Your Wedding Venue

There are so many choices for wedding venues – churches, barns, rooftop patios, even breweries, the possibilities are endless if you can...

Editorials

70's Modern Funk Elopement Styled Shoot

Modern love meets 70’s vintage funk! This retro inspired elopement designed by Melissa Alison Events and captured by Lily and Grey Photo...

Wedding Tips

Why Having an Engagement Photography Session is a Must!

Unsure if you should have engagement photos taken? The answer is YES! There are so many reasons why having an engagement photography...

Real Weddings

Silvertip Resort Wedding | Megan & Josh

Love was in the summer air at Megan and Josh’s wedding in Canmore, and family and friends were delighted to witness their special day,...

Wedding Tips

Open Bar vs Cash Bar

Alcohol is usually a key player at weddings, I mean, after all you need to pop some champagne to celebrate love! However, if you choose...

Editorials

Harvest Moon Elopement (Editorial) - The Gathered, Calgary

This striking fall Harvest Moon elopement shoot was inspired by the song 'Harvest Moon' by Neil Young, and was a joint vision between...

Wedding Tips

The Importance of Having a Contingency Plan For Your Wedding

The number thing I will always tell my clients is that they need to make a plan B, especially when it comes to the weather. Mother Nature...

Real Weddings

Pinebrook Golf Course Wedding | Melissa & Brendan

After helping other couples plan their dream wedding, it was so fun to finally plan my own! After 1.5 years of planning, we were ready to...

Wedding Tips

A Fresh New Look for Melissa Alison Events - A Brand Refresh

Hey hey! It’s been quite a while since my last blog post, so I thought I’d give a little life update on what’s been going on. And going...

Wedding Tips

Pour Some Sugar on Me - Wedding Dessert Ideas and Inspiration

My sweet tooth is dreaming about desserts over here lately! The world of wedding desserts is a wonderful array of colours textures, and...

Wedding Tips

Fall Wedding Inspiration From Our Favourite Season

Winter is my favourite season, closely followed by fall. Yes, I know I’m crazy, summer has just arrived and I’m already thinking about...

Wedding Tips

Elopements – A Beautiful Alternative to a Traditional Wedding

Elopements are going to have their big year in 2020! While eloping traditionally means to run away, or flee in secret to wed, this term...

Wedding Tips

Hello From Isolation - A Hello and Welcome From Melissa Alison Events

Hello! Mel here, owner and lead planner of Melissa Alison Events. I felt it was about time I started blogging with my business, and what...

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EXPLORE OUR STORIES

In our blog we share tips, tricks and inspiration for your wedding planning journey! We also share galleries of love stories we have been a part of