Photography & Videography
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Melissa V. Photography & Event Planning
Whether Melissa is helping you plan your perfect day or capturing the perfect day you’ve planned, she creates a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere so you can feel comfortable and at ease throughout your time together. When photographing your day, she focus on capturing candid, authentic moments and the small, true-to-life details, striving to create timeless memories you’ll cherish forever. Her editing style reflects true-to-life colours with a touch of warmth. As your wedding planner or coordinator, Melissa is there for you every step of the way. Specializing in private property weddings, but she truly loves all weddings. With any of Melissa's services, her goal is always to help couples create genuine moments and memories that feel personal and true to them.
Southwestern, Ontario
Services Offered
Wedding Photography, Full Wedding Planning, Partial and Specialized Wedding Planning, Wedding Coordination, Family and Newborn Photography
Website
Instagram @melissavpp
photographyandplanning@gmail.com
Why We Love Them
Melissa helped my husband and I plan and coordinate our wedding and she was absolutely AMAZING to work with! She thought of every detail and worked seamlessly throughout the day to make sure that every moment unfolded perfectly. I honestly can't have imagined my day without her. So thankful to Melissa and her wedding coordinating services.
Event Planners & Coordinators
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Melissa V. Photography & Event Planning
Whether Melissa is helping you plan your perfect day or capturing the perfect day you’ve planned, she creates a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere so you can feel comfortable and at ease throughout your time together. When photographing your day, she focus on capturing candid, authentic moments and the small, true-to-life details, striving to create timeless memories you’ll cherish forever. Her editing style reflects true-to-life colours with a touch of warmth. As your wedding planner or coordinator, Melissa is there for you every step of the way. Specializing in private property weddings, but she truly loves all weddings. With any of Melissa's services, her goal is always to help couples create genuine moments and memories that feel personal and true to them.
Southwestern, Ontario
Services Offered
Wedding Photography, Full Wedding Planning, Partial and Specialized Wedding Planning, Wedding Coordination, Family and Newborn Photography
Website
Instagram @melissavpp
photographyandplanning@gmail.com
Why We Love Them
Melissa helped my husband and I plan and coordinate our wedding and she was absolutely AMAZING to work with! She thought of every detail and worked seamlessly throughout the day to make sure that every moment unfolded perfectly. I honestly can't have imagined my day without her. So thankful to Melissa and her wedding coordinating services.
Mobile Bars & Specialty Rentals
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Tipsy Jack Mobile Bar Rental
Tipsy Jack Mobile Bar Rental is a fully renovated horse trailer that will double as the bar and photo backdrop for guests. It is sure to be a conversation starter at your next event.
Stratford, Ontario
Services Offered
Mobile Bar Rental, Backyard Game Rental, Bartending (with rental)Instagram @_tipsy_jack_
tipsyjackmobilebarrental@gmail.com
Why We Love Them
Adding the Tipsy Jack Mobile Bar to our cocktail hour and reception bar, made serving our guests pre-ceremony and cocktail hour refreshments so easy, and without the mess and easy clean up. It really elevated our farm wedding.
Rehearsal Dinner Venues
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Tutt Co. Eatery
Tutt Co. Eatery in historic downtown St. Marys is a chef-led gem where local ingredients and culinary expertise come together to create incredible yet approachable meals. The full‑service bar and cozy, eclectic atmosphere make it ideal for everything from casual dinners to wedding rehearsal gatherings. They can comfortably accommodate small ceremonies, seated dinners for up to 50 guests, and rehearsal dinners—offering the intimate, polished experience your event deserves.
St.Marys, Ontario
Services Offered
Full-service bar, Chef-led kitchen, Indoor dine-in seating, full take‑out service, and online ordering for pickup, Event hosting capabilities including wedding rehearsal dinners, small ceremonies, and seated dinners for up to 50 guests
Website
Instagram @tuttco_stmarys
Why We Love Them
We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Tutt Co. on the Friday night before our wedding for about 30 guests including our immediate family, wedding party and close friends. Guests were greeted with a drink, and were able to socialize and hang out before dinner was served. The food was incredible, good portion sizes, all made from local fresh ingredients and the presentation of the meal was exceptional. We had short speeches in between courses and live music was playing in the background. It truly was such a beautiful, incredible, intimate night. Forever thankful to Andrew Tutt and the team for their hospitality!
Bachelorette Party Experiences
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Wandering Soul
Wandering Soul is a Stratford-based business specializing in handcrafted gemstone jewelry designed to inspire and uplift, with each piece created using natural gemstones chosen for their healing and energetic properties. Wandering Soul offers custom creations such as matching gemstone bracelets for bridal parties, as well as interactive workshops where guests can design their own meaningful pieces. With both in-house and mobile group experiences available, they provide a memorable and creative way to celebrate occasions like bachelorette parties, birthdays, and girls’ nights. You can also explore their full range of jewelry, gemstone points, oracle decks, and more at Back to Your Roots Wellness Centre in Stratford.
Stratford, Ontario
Services Offered
Custom Creations (personalized gemstone jewelry, including matching bracelets for bridal parties, groomsmen gifts, or unique sets), Mobile & Group Experiences (on-site workshops brought to you, perfect for bachelorettes, birthdays, girls’ nights, staff appreciation events, and holiday parties), In-House Workshops (hands-on jewelry-making experiences at Back to Your Roots Wellness Centre in Stratford)
Website
Instagram @w.andering_s.oul
Why We Love Them
Their group jewelry-making experiences are the perfect mix of creativity, connection, and celebration. Designing matching gemstone bracelets during a bachelorette party not only gave everyone a beautiful keepsake but also created a meaningful bonding moment to share with the bride-to-be. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that turns into a cherished memory -
Good JuJu Wellness
Julia is a passionate wellness practitioner, blending science, holistic and spiritual practises to help her clients feel more grounded and empowered through body-work, energy healing, light and sound therapies and so much more. Julia’s services help you to remember who you are—beneath the stress, expectations, and noise, so you can reconnect with your body and soothe your nervous system. The ultimate relaxation leading up to big events like weddings and showers, or a great option for a group at a bachelorette!
St.Marys, Ontario
Services Offered
Holistic Facial Massage (option for mini Holistic Facials at Bachelorettes and other group events), Indie Head & Scalp Massage, Hot Stone Full-Body Massage, Soul-Glow Healing Sessions, and more
Website
Instagram @goodjuju.wellnesss
Why We Love Them
Julia brings the ultimate relaxation experience right to you, offering holistic facial massage for your entire bridal or bachelorette party. Her unique blend of science, holistic practices, and spiritual healing helps you unwind, reconnect with your body, and soothe your nervous system. It’s a beautiful way to feel grounded and glowing before your big day while sharing a calming, restorative experience with your favorite people
Miscellaneous
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Stonewall Storage
Stonewall Storage offers safe and secure indoor and outdoor storage solutions in a fully fenced, gated, and video-monitored facility.
Stratford, Ontario
Services Offered
Self Storage Units 5' x 10' to 10' x 20' Units, Outdoor RV/Trailer/ Boat Storage
Website,
Instagram @stonewall_storage
Why We Love Them
As newlyweds ourselves, we know you're creating a shared aesthetic and merging two lives, two sets of furniture, and countless sentimental items. That's why we heartily recommend Stonewall Storage; their units were a lifesaver for holding our items until we had dedicated space or decided where everything fit best. -
K8THEGR8 Designs
K8THEGR8 Designs is a creative small business that specializes in creating personalized and customized items. K8 can create everything needed for your wedding—before, during, and after—from custom wedding party gifts and apparel to décor and keepsakes tailored to your special day.
Stratford, Ontario
Services Offered
Apparel, Drinkware, Decor, Custom gifts, Signage, Decals
WebsiteInstagram: @k8thegr8_designs
Why We Love Them
K8THEGR8 designed and created personalized vinyls for our wedding signs and seating chart for our wedding and was amazing to work with!
Real Estate Services (Post-Wedding)
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Shackleton's Real Estate Brokerage
Shackleton's Real Estate Brokerage is an independently owned and operated firm providing comprehensive real estate services. Whether you are a newlywed couple or wanting to purchase your first home before marriage, Shackleton's will help you navigate the home purchasing process, ensuring a smooth and confident journey to finding your first home.
Stratford, Ontario
Services Offered
First-Time Homebuyer Support – Step-by-step guidance through the entire buying process, Residential and commercial real estate sales
Website
Instagram @shackletons_co
Why We Love Them
Brent Shackleton was instrumental in our first home purchase, just two months before our wedding. We're incredibly grateful for his expertise and negotiation skills, as he tirelessly prioritized our needs to secure us the best possible deal. Thanks to Brent, we closed on our house the day before our wedding, making for a truly memorable experience.
