Wedding Planning

As one of the most sought after Ottawa Wedding Planners, our primary goal is to establish a personal connection with you, our client, allowing us to better understand and create your unique wedding vision. We believe that a close and friendly relationship between client and planner allows us to feel comfortable with one another while maintaining your confidence in our professionalism. Our passion is connecting with couples in love and creating beautiful weddings to celebrate their union.

We take our greatest satisfaction in knowing that we have had a small part in your very big day. Including Kennedy Event Planning into your day will allow you to enjoy your wedding day to the fullest, backed with the knowledge that you have a seasoned professional taking care of everything for you! We will work closely with you throughout the planning process, taking care of the preparation and full coordination of your wedding, allowing you to be VIP guests on your day!


Wedding Planning Services start at $4,000


Full Wedding Coordination

A comprehensive wedding planning service that provides our clients with the resources, guidance, and expertise to make their wedding day memorable. We take care of the full planning, preparation, and coordination of your wedding, allowing you to enjoy the entire process – stress-free. Learn More

Highlights include:
– one-on-one personalized planning experience
– exclusive access to our online planning platform
– comprehensive wedding ‘to-do’ checklist
– budget creation, allocation, and management
– full decor and design development
– full vendor referral, sourcing, and procurement
– full vendor, details and logistics management
– creation and distribution of custom wedding program
– orchestration of wedding ceremony rehearsal
– hands-on support throughout the planning, coordination, and full execution of your day 


Essential Wedding Coordination

A creative and personalized service for couples who require assistance with the finer details of their wedding. Together with our clients, we prepare and coordinate the remaining details of your wedding planning, assisting you from any stage in your planning through the final process. Learn More

Highlights include: 
– collaborative planning experience
– exclusive access to our online planning platform

– budget management
– aid with remaining vendor referral, sourcing, and procurement
– aid with remaining logistics planning
– creation and distribution of custom wedding program
– orchestration of wedding ceremony rehearsal
– hands-on support throughout the remaining coordination and execution of your day


Customized “Month Of” Coordination

For our “do-it-yourself” couples, this month-of coordination option (previously known as ‘Day Of’ planning) allows our clients to take the leading role in their wedding planning while we aid them with the final details that will make their day unforgettable. Together, we will tailor a custom planning package that best suits your needs. Learn More

Highlights include:
– independent planning experience
– exclusive access to our online planning platform
– vendor review, confirmation, and final detail management
– creation and distribution of custom wedding program
– orchestration of wedding ceremony rehearsal
– hands-on support throughout the final coordination and execution of your day


Working with a planner is an investment in the success of your wedding day. Our wedding commissions range, on average, from $4,000 to $8,500+ based on your personal planning needs. To ensure we continue to offer and maintain the high level of service that we have become famous for, we only accept a select number of clients per season. For more detailed information on our services and how Kennedy Event Planning can fit into your wedding day, contact us.


Let’s Get Planning!

Fill in the contact form below to get in touch with us to schedule your complimentary consultation. We look forward to meeting you soon!


“I cannot say enough about the benefits of Shannon and her team on the day of our wedding! We were truly able to just enjoy the day and spend time with our loved ones because Shannon took care of everything!” – Corie & Andrea