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Umbrella Events believes there are no rules when planning your wedding. Traditions can be fun, but doing something different can be unforgettable! Umbrella Events is made up of a group of fun and innovative women that want you to have the best day ever- whatever that looks like to you! Contact us for a free consultation.

Services offered

This business offers personalized services to fit your needs and budget. For couples who would love to do all the planning themselves and want a coordinator only for the day of the event, Umbrella Events has got it covered. It also offers its services for couples who need experts to handle the entire planning process from beginning to end. Wedding events such as ceremony, reception, and rehearsal dinner are all covered by the business. Planning services include the following:

  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Event design
  • Full planning
  • Guest list
  • Partial planning
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists

Other services

All types of private events are covered by the business. These include anniversaries, birthdays, holiday parties, graduations, reunions, showers, and more. Special events such as charity events, pride events, trade shows, galas, concerts, opening nights, art shows, etc. are also covered by the business. Event rentals such as birdcages, chalkboards, pillars, vases, table runners, and much more, are also provided.

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Frequently asked questions

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Budget analysis
Day-of coordination
Event design
Full planning
Guest list creation
Partial planning
Timelines
To-do lists
Vendor referrals

What types of weddings do you accommodate?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double weddings
Eco-friendly
Military
Non-religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3

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

1,800.00

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

3,500.00

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

4,600.00

Do you offer an hourly rate?

False

What is the hourly rate?

$100
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Reviews for Umbrella Events

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Hayley
Hayley B. Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny!

Working with Jennifer was an absolute joy and we would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. She was quick to answer our questions, no matter how silly, and encouraged us to add so many special and silly details that truly made our day perfect. She helped to keep us on track, ensuring that we never felt like we were missing important details, and made sure we were asking all the right questions. On the wedding day, she made sure that all of our decor was exactly how we wanted it (if not better!), and that everybody was where they were supposed to be. Because of her, we were able to focus 100% on celebrating with each other and our family and friends. Working with Jennifer is like working with a friend, we are so grateful to her for everything she did for us!
Caitlin
Caitlin N. Sent on 25/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

When my husband and I decided to get married, we knew we wanted a wedding planner to help us keep the process of planning a wedding as stress-free as possible. Jennifer, by far, exceeded our expectations. She was so helpful in helping us make decisions about every aspect of the planning process, especially since we had no idea what we were doing. She was quick to respond to emails, answering any question we had about our wedding party, budget, decor, out-of-town guest accommodations, etc.

Our wedding day was so well-planned, that neither of us really even had to think, since we knew that Jennifer had everything under control and organized. We fully put our trust in her, and she did not disappoint! We both had such an amazing time, and Jennifer was an integral part of making our wedding day better than we could have imagined.
Dean
Dean K. Sent on 27/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Silent Ninja

Jeniffer and her colleauge were astonishing. From the beginning, Jenifer went above and beyond with communication and organisation, ensuring the wedding ran perfectly and had all the elements that could be involved around our budget.

On the day, we got positive feedback from various vendors, commenting on her being the most organised wedding planner they've met. During the event, she was on the ball, and other feedback received was that she made sure who was there to do their jobs and got them done.

On the day, Jenifer was a Silent Ninja in the background (I barely saw her, except when she was helping instruct us the bride and groom)

Everything went flawlessly, and I know who to thank.

Jenifer and her team appreciate all your hard work, communication, and the care and detail you put into our wedding.
Kc Miller
Kc Miller Sent on 28/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Jennifer is wonderful!

Jennifer was an IMPERATIVE help to us and integral to making not only the wedding day but also the weeks leading up to the wedding run smoothly. She came on board around 1 month before the wedding and was professional, incredibly sweet, timely with her email responses, and very efficient. She has obviously done this many times and knows the industry well. Can't recommend her enough, we couldn't have done it without her!
Tom
Tom T. Sent on 05/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

They made our night exceed our expectations

We were referred to Umbrella Events by an Icon in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and are so happy for the referral. One of us is in logistics so were already organized and had a Gantt chart started lol, but we were looking to hand over the entire décor piece to a planner. Our planner Ariel was amazing, and although we thought we had our bases covered, she was able to add important insight to make sure our i’s were dotted and our t’s were crossed and that we kept on schedule. Umbrella Events provided a list of preferred 2SLGBTQIA+ vendors and we ended up using a few which worked out brilliantly. When it came to her main role, which was looking after décor, she hit it out of the park. We gave her our vision and when we walked into the venue on the day of the wedding, she had executed it flawlessly. Additionally, she was on top of everything that night, coordinating with the catering manager at the venue, controlling the bar and the crowd during key moments, directing our entertainment, and everything was on point. The night exceeded our expectations thanks to Ariel and Umbrella Events We highly recommend them for anyone who wants some piece of mind on their special day, and a stellar event.
Jessica
Jessica D. Sent on 27/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Organized and delightful wedding planner

How do I even start to write a review for Cristie at Umbrella Events? There are hardly words to describe what a delight she is to work with and how she made our wedding planning stress-free and fun.

My husband and I are from NYC, but had a destination wedding at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver, BC. Not knowing much about the area, we knew we needed a local planner. Umbrella Events was listed as a preferred vendor for the venue, and from our first conversation with Cristie we felt confident about planning a wedding on the other side of the continent.

Cristie was responsive, timely, organized, and thoughtful during every step of the process. She was generous with her time, had amazing input on decor, introduced us to great vendors, and made sure every single detail was perfect on the day.

My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Cristie. We loved that she was part of our wedding!
Selena
Selena Sent on 09/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

My Best Friend!

Cristie was and is AMAZING and so kind. I felt no worries the day of my wedding because she had it handled. We had our share of "oops" moments but we all played it cool. One person said, "I didn't even see you wedding planner". And I replied that it's because she's a ninja. She makes everything look effortless and seamless which is the most impressive part about her. I hope I made a lifelong friend =) Love her!
Halley
Halley K. Sent on 16/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!!

We needed a wedding coordinator for our reception and are SO glad we went with Umbrella Events! Stephanie made everything run smoothly from start to finish and was absolutely brilliant. We really feel like the reception planned itself, but it was all Stephanie! She was also really fun to be around and a genuinely great person. Would highly recommend to anyone. Thanks, Umbrella Events!
Vanessa
Vanessa F. Sent on 03/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Can't say enough good things!

My wife & I worked with Jen at Umbrella Events for month-of coordination, and she and her team were an absolute joy to work with. From our first meeting, we felt her genuine excitement about our event, and were so impressed by her knowledge about all the details we might have otherwise forgotten. She was very efficient, reliable, and committed to realizing our vision; she was always checking in with us, which allowed us to feel at the centre of the process (making sure that we didn't get lost in the details). When last-minute hiccups came up, Jen was very calm under pressure and helped us find an even better solution! We feel so lucky to have been recommended Umbrella Events - it wouldn't have been the same without them. Thank you Cristie, Jen, and Blair for helping our wedding day be such a magical queer forest success!
Richelle
Richelle Sent on 12/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A Flawless Day

Our day would not have been the same without Cristie and her assistant Ariel. We chose Umbrella Events' Month Of coordination package because we wanted a stress-free wedding day. After our first meeting with Cristie we were confident we were going to have the perfect day we had been dreaming of. Cristie is detail oriented and has amazing ideas and recommendations. She is very organized and her experience in the industry is quite evident through her work. On the day of our wedding everything was smooth and flawless. Cristie kept in touch with all of our vendors both before and on the big day. Her services played a key role in us having the wedding of our dreams. Thank you Cristie and Ariel!
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1270 Robson St. V6E3Z6 Vancouver (British Columbia)

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