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Nadine Lamanna, owner and operator of 818 Events, is an expert at getting clients what they want and need. With many years of experience planning weddings and special events of all kinds in Toronto, Ontario, and beyond, Nadine relishes the opportunity to give you the wedding of your dreams. Nadine and her team possess the passion and skills to transform your wedding vision into a bona fide reality.

818 Events offers a variety of packages aimed at meeting your unique needs and requirements. 818 Events will work within your budget and vision to produce a celebration worthy of your commitment and love as a couple. Nadine is WPIC-certified and has experience planning and executing weddings, proposals, engagement parties, showers, and more.

Weddings

When it comes to your wedding, Nadine Lamanna, WPIC Certified Wedding Planner and Lead Coordinator of 818 Events, has an array of experience across Toronto and surrounding areas coordinating and executing not only weddings, but also proposals, engagement parties, and showers. Besides her social work background that proves beneficial in calming any overwhelmed bride, Nadine has received formal training and education from the most comprehensive, respected and modern Wedding Planner course available (Wedding Planners Institute of Canada). Her emergency bag-of-tricks, including her training in Emergency First-Aid and CPR, and her team of incredible assistants have been known to put out a few fires. Nadine has been able to provide her clients the experience of celebrating their special day with ease and enjoyment.

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Additionally, Nadine has been exposed to and educated by the entertainment industry in ways that set her apart from other event planners. Having shadowed some of Toronto's leading event planners and socialites, as well as personally curating and executing a collection of special events, which include fundraisers, conferences and meetings, large scale dance competitions and arts showcases, as well as boutique pop-up shops, fashion shows and private parties, Nadine is adept at handling the planning of even the most challenging of events. The combination of her quickly-acquired and assorted skill sets, ability to network, resourcefulness and her innate organizational skills make Nadine Lamanna the right planner for your next event, whatever it may be.

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Frequently asked questions

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of coordination
Full planning
Guest list creation
Timelines
To-do lists
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What types of weddings do you accommodate?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Non-religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

1+

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,650

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,250

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$50
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Reviews for 818 Events

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Erica R. Sent on 16/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nadine = Amazing

I stumbled across Nadine on TikTok. A particular video she posted stood out to me so I reached out. During the call, Nadine was very honest, she told me the type of support I was looking for (a heavy focus on decor setup) she doesn’t offer; however, she gave me a bunch of recommendations. I went with one of her recommendations. Four months later I reached out to Nadine again. Her kindness left an impression and I wanted her to bring my vision to life.

Nadine is great at her job! She’s helped navigate stressful situations with uncooperative vendors. She coordinated our wedding flawlessly.

We are grateful for all the support prior to and on the day of. Nadine is encouraging, kind and goes above and beyond. Nadine truly made the experience effortless. You are extraordinary at what you do. Thank you 💕
Bobbi-Jo
Bobbi-Jo C. Sent on 29/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Nadine and her crew were incredibly helpful, insightful, and so dedicated to making it the best day possible. They went above and beyond to make our wedding day dreams come true. Can't recommend them enough.
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Nadia P. Sent on 15/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Why you should hire 818 Events

818 Events is amazing! Actually, it's Nadine that makes this company more than just an amazing wedding/event planning company but an amazing experience. The only regret we have is not hiring her sooner! For our wedding, we started by picking our venue on our own, then we hired Nadine... we should have started with her first! We wish that wedding sites started with step 1, pick your planner... then it should have 818 Events beside it! Nadine made every stage of planning easy, and when things seemed challenging on my end she was always able to come up with the perfect solution or make me feel better. Her personal touch, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and ability to build rapport is exactly what every bride to be needs! My husband even said that having her really made our wedding day turn out to be even better than we could have imagined, and he's right it was! We highly recommend Nadine and her team at 818 Events for your wedding or any event you're planning. We really could not have imagined our wedding day without her.
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Penelope L. Sent on 18/04/2018
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Saved the best for last!!

My wedding was not my first and, because we are no “spring chickens”, we didn’t want a fuss, or a lot of people either. Nevertheless, Nadine created a special day out of “nothing” really. A photographer arrived to take pictures during the ceremony at the Marriage License Bureau, and then a stretch limo arrived to take us all to a breathtaking private residence on the waterfront in Miami. We had a glorious wedding dinner with our favorite music playing, outdoors on a patio overlooking the water. Under the darkening twilight sky, it was all absolutely perfect. The personal chef had arrived earlier with her team to create our special dinner, and it was served to perfection. The location, venue, decor and the table settings, along with the wonderful ambience, and the presence of close family and friends, created a “special moment in time” for us. Nadine truly DID pull everything she needed from her Mary Poppins bag, to give us a day that we will remember for ever.
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Kellie S. Sent on 30/05/2017
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I would highly recommend Nadine as your wedding planner. She takes charge and makes sure that you enjoy your day and do not have to worry about a thing. My day went smoothly and she was a joy to work with on our special day.
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Shanieka Sent on 16/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best event planner ever!!!!

If I could put more stars I would. 818 events made my day exactly what I wanted it to be. I was skeptic about using a planner for my wedding but honestly in the end I don’t think the day would have been what it was without 818 events. Nadine and her staff were amazing. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. I highly recommend her to everyone person I can who is planning an event.
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Sophie J. Sent on 14/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding Planner’s Dream Wedding Planner

I absolutely loved working with Nadine and her team for my recent wedding. I am a wedding planner myself, so turning my details over to someone else was such an unusual experience. Nadine and her team blew me away with their professionalism, hard work, and kindness. My vision was executed exactly according to my vision and I highly recommend hiring her to plan and coordinate your wedding!
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Gabe P. Sent on 28/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planner in the city

Our wedding would not have happened without Nadine. She rolled with the punches and pivoted several times due to our challenging venue or last minute requests from the bride and groom. She went above and beyond in every aspect of the our special day. Her assistant Lauren was also very helpful and very solutions oriented - everything that was thrown at her she figured out a way forward. Despite all the hiccups we endured behind the scenes, thanks to Nadine and Lauren, our guests were not affected and had only great things to say.

If you’re considering hiring 818 Events, take this as a sign you must book in your dates asap before someone else does.
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Logan A. Sent on 07/04/2020
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Our destination wedding wouldn't have been perfect if it wasn't for Nadine's expertise. She worked behind the scenes to make sure everything was running smoothly and we stayed stress free on our wedding day. Thank you for being a essential part to our big day. Cindy and Logan.
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Cristyna D. Sent on 28/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Event Planner Assistant

Working with Nadine is an absolutely amazing experience. She’s extremely hard-working and aims to make sure her clients are happy. She is non-stop right up until the event is over. My first event with her, we dove right in, working seamlessly as a team, I’m honored and extremely lucky to have her as my mentor.
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Nadine Lamanna
Nadine Lamanna
Owner/Operator & Lead Coordinator

I’d be lying if I said I don’t eat, sleep and breathe wedding and event planning. For me, this is my raison d’être. How would I utilize my obsession with organizing if it wasn’t for this industry? Every client I encounter gives me a new opportunity to reveal myself in my element and truly invest myself in the experience. I consider myself the Mary Poppins of event coordination. In my eyes, every single detail counts and my aim is to never overlook even the slightest one. This attention to detail and my ability to make a client feel confident about the planning process articulates the difference between myself and other planners. I have no panic button - I’m calm, cool and collected when it’s show time.” - Nadine

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165 Legion Rd. North M8Y 0B3 Toronto (Ontario)

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