

Angelique Sobschak
Former talent and model agency owner Angelique Sobschak has some pretty remarkable talents of her own. For more than fifteen years Angelique has planned weddings and other events from small and intimate to large and extravagant with a creative, unique flare. As a graduate of the Niagara College visual promotions program and recipient of Niagara Region’s “40 Under 40 Business Achievement Award,” Angelique gives her clients a creative mix of detailed planning, visual appeal and quality service.

David Vallee
David Vallee has a genuine passion for the event planning biz, especially when it comes to weddings. After working for two catering companies he finally decided to venture out on his own in 2004. He strives for excellence and professionalism with each event he takes on, no matter the size or budget. But David’s biggest challenge was one he couldn’t plan for - a diagnosis of cancer two years ago. After battling the disease for eight months, he’s now in remission, recovering and leading his team to bigger and better things.

Laura Atendido & Kelly Spinelli
Laura and Kelly provide experience, creativity and support to all areas of the wedding process they strive to think outside the box, while working within any budget. From tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of thousands- each wedding gets the same personal touch. The girls are so committed to making a couples’ day truly special that they almost found themselves in belly dancing costumes when the dancers that a bride had hired refused to go on!

Heidi Allen
Heidi Allen has worked in the wedding planning industry for over sixteen years. Her outgoing, honest and warm personality gives her the ability to shine in every scenario. Known as the “Wedding Etiquette Guru,” Heidi is the owner and editor-in-chief of Weddings Heidi Style Magazine and runs the largest bridal salon in Niagara, Ontario. With her extensive background in wedding day photography, this “40 Under 40 Business Achievement Award” recipient also captures stunning photos her clients can cherish forever.

Karina Lemke
As a wedding professional Karina Lemke never lets her clients make the wrong choices. She guides each one through the process, from start to finish, adding special flare to their big day. Karina can plan anything from intimate backyard weddings to high-end extravaganzas. Celebrities like Kate Hudson and Cher love her contemporary, garden-inspired floral designs, many of which have been featured on her new television series Petal Pushers.

Allister Reid
When it comes to planning weddings, Allister Reid has a style and flare all his own. Having been in the business for nearly 10 years, companies like Ethan Allen, Ross Mayer and Louis Vuitton – and couples alike have benefited from his event planning, interior design and personal shopping savvy. Allister’s dedicated and talented team of professionals always puts the needs of their clients first with a special focus on attention to detail that promises each event goes off without a hitch.

Claudio Perri
Claudio Perri has been planning and organizing weddings and other events for nearly 10 years. From fundraisers and club promotions to private galas and themed parties, Claudio has maintained an outstanding reputation with his clientele, no matter what the budget. First breaking into the wedding scene as a full-time makeup artist, Claudio offers a variety of expertise. His long-lasting and continuous career in fashion and bridal cosmetics still proves to be one of his greatest assets.

Cynthia Martyn
With nearly eight years of event planning under her belt, Cynthia Martyn has planned some of Toronto’s most high-profile weddings. She oversees a chic, wedding planning boutique where brides have access to dozens of portfolios of Toronto's most in-demand wedding vendors. Cynthia holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario and has completed the event management program at George Washington University, the industry’s only internationally accredited event management program.

Jaime Crouch
With creativity and determination, Jaime began his career producing and choreographing live stage performances. He also honed his skills by directing a number of functions and events. His motto of “conception to completion” is a principle he believes has attributed to his success as a special events and wedding planner. However, it’s Jaime’s unique designs and exceptional planning style that brings him to the cusp of cutting-edge and inspires him to persevere above the rest.

Tara O’Grady
Tara O’Grady has been designing memorable weddings and events for nearly 10 years, providing uniquely personal, stylish and stress-free events for each of her clients. Tara’s focus is to capture the client’s vision and bring it to a breath-taking reality. Whether creating a sophisticated Soho warehouse inspired wedding at a downtown gallery, or an elegant garden wedding set in the splendor of wine country, Tara offers easy solutions, creative, one-of-a-kind touches and boundless energy to every couple’s day.

Yvette Shier
Yvette started her own wedding and special event planning business fifteen years ago and specializes in multi-ethnic and multi-faith weddings. She’s organized weddings with budgets from $20K to $300K. A constant professional, Yvette prides herself on her patience and passion for detail. She holds a Bachelor of Education from McGill University and her recent studies in Family Mediation and Conflict Resolution have proven valuable to her clients in helping keep stress levels low at what some consider being a highly stressful time.

Stacey Price
Stacey really understands the key elements that go into hosting a truly memorable wedding. Always working in close connection with her clients, she plans, co-ordinates, and personally manages every detail of each event, always mindful of their needs, vision and budget. Stacey’s high-energy vibe and charismatic personality is infectious. A WPIC Certified Coordinator, Stacey incorporates personal touches unique to each couple into every event.