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All-in-one Weddings  Company in Calgary

We plan and coordinate weddings of any size. You save by hiring Simply Elegant to handle planning, catering, flowers and decorations.

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Check the budget-friendly wedding package at Waterfront Park in Calgary.

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All Wedding Services

Weddings are complex. “It takes a village” to make a wedding. Save time, money and nerves by booking with us.

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Venue selection

Choose from some of the best wedding venues in Calgary. Let us handle the venue selection process.

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Planning

Let us handle your wedding planning. Our award-winning wedding planners will offer packaged and custom options.

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Catering

Check our wedding catering portfolio. We’ve catered wedding receptions in Calgary since 1996.

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Decorations

Talk to us about your wedding decorations and rentals. Our wedding rentals inventory is one of the best in Canada.

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Flowers

Work with our in-house floral designer to choose the most unique flowers for your wedding.

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Commissioner

Work with Sharon Barwick to make unique, stress-free ceremonies crafted just for you!

Finance your wedding

Find answers to the most common questions about financing your wedding with a wedding loan. What it is? How much you can borrow? And at what rate?

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Our Customers Speak

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Simply Elegant4.7
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Sara L.
It was wonderful to have Simply Elegant cater our family wedding. I had the pleasure of meeting Sharon and Peter who were very kind, respectful and always ready to answer any of my questions. The food was exceptional and all our guests had only excellent things to say. The staff went above and beyond! Kind to all the guests, very professional and were constantly checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. I would absolutely recommend them to my family and friends. Thank you Simply Elegant for being a part of our special day. Betty.
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Jennifer C.
I recently contracted Simply Elegant to do the catering for my wedding and from the first step a year prior and right until the end I was completely satisfied with my service. Peter was incredibly helpful and offered so much advice and let me customize and then change my menu a few times with no problems, he even remembered me mentioning my husband had dietary restrictions and accommodated his needs without being asked. Everyone I spoke with was friendly, professional and very helpful. They day of my wedding with off without a hitch in regards to the role Simply Elegant played. They knew exactly what they were doing and I was able to enjoy my day with confidence that no issues would arise. If you're looking for catering, definitely choose Simply Elegant.
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Erika D.
Had a fantastic experience with Simply Elegant for our wedding and recommend them wholeheartedly! Peter was wonderful to deal with and had his chefs create a whole Southern-inspired buffet menu at our request - all of it was delicious! To put it in context, we'd previously tried pretty well all of the Southern restaurants in Calgary and found each of them to have some good dishes and some bad. Simply Elegant's pulled pork, mac and cheese, cornbread and creamy coleslaw were definitely tastier than anything else we tried. We also requested a pistachio cake, which was delicious, and collard greens which were a huge hit. The food was definitely a highlight of wedding, just as we'd hoped, and we keep getting tons of compliments on it. I only wish I could enjoy the whole menu again! I should mention that the service at the wedding itself was also great. We've already recommended you to friends. Thank you!!
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Sheila G.
Peter and staff's professionalism and attention to details, from start to finish, was very reassuring. Simply Elegant made the catered portion of our son's wedding absolutely worry-free and the meal was delicious. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend their services and would definitely hire them again. Cheers - Sheila
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Mandy M.
If you sincerely want to enjoy the experience of your own wedding, please hire Sharon Barwick for your own wellbeing. Believe me, I never care to write reviews online, but I know I am doing future brides a favour by telling everyone else that she is a “wedding fairy godmother.” I mean, where do I start? She is incredibly intuitive. I was shocked how she “got” my vision in an instant, and she could finesse the details seamlessly. She is hyper-organized even for my standards— and yes, that’s saying a lot. She’s also so darn honest. Even when everyone else says your lipstick looks “stunning” she can spot how you might look a little “off” and kindly help you achieve the look you know you want deep down inside. And get this, with her expertise, Sharon even saved me money while we were planning the décor and floral arrangements. Did I mention she stayed under budget? Having said all that, I ultimately I love her because she innately has a good, vibrant, and sincere energy to her. I think that is essential for every wedding. My entire family fell in love with her. That’s why I made sure her picture is part of my wedding album. I just wished I hired her when I first planned the wedding. She made this horrid planning experience fun! Yes, I said it, it was fun with Sharon! Anyway, I am so grateful she serendipitously fell into my life. Now I am paying it forward by introducing Sharon to all of you. Good luck!
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Amber M.
We just did a food tasting for our wedding. The food was amazing! Peter was an absolute pleasure! Very excited to have them cater our day!
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Jamie M.
Simply Elegant exceeded my expectations with their impeccable organization and ease of service. Their attentiveness and exceptional coordination made the planning of my wedding ceremony an absolute dream. I am profoundly grateful for their contribution to one of the most significant days of my life. Thank you for your unparalleled support and for helping create unforgettable memories.
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Count Z.
Had a great grad dinner at waterfront park and simply elegant did wonderful ! With that many people to serve you ALL DID AMAZING THANK YOU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wedding planner?

A wedding planner is a professional event planner who specializes in weddings. They coordinate and consult with the couple in selecting the venue and completing the design of the wedding. A wedding planner is not a decorator or a florist. BUT Simply Elegant can offer all of these services under one roof.

How much will my wedding planning cost?

Planning is offered on an as-needed basis. You can choose to use consulting services at an hourly fee; hire a wedding planner for the day of the wedding or use full planning services to take the stress away and plan the whole wedding from start to finish.

Out-of-town services include a travel fee and a per diem for meals and lodging.

Is a contract with a wedding planner necessary?

Contracts protect you and your vendors. Your wedding planner may help you assess vendor contracts as they are a legal documents you are agreeing to for your wedding services including payment schedules.

Do you have wedding décor packages?

Our décor is as individual and unique as our couples in their selection of their venue choice, theme and colour scheme. Our design studio showroom gives you the chance to view a variety of looks so that you decide on where you want to invest your décor dollars.

How can I save money on wedding decorations?

You can do parts of the wedding yourself. Simply Elegant provides rentals of linens, chair covers, centrepieces, backdrops, etc. You can do all of the installations and take it down yourself or hire our experienced decorators to do it all or just the takedown.

Can I provide some of the décors at my wedding?

Some clients want to use vases, ceremony gates and archways, antique prams, etc. in their ceremonies. Bring in your specialty décor pieces to our design studio prior to your wedding and our staff will include the décor in the whole look.

Are wedding decorations contracts necessary?

Contracts protect you and your décor providers. Read all of the fine print in every vendor contract as it is a legal document you are agreeing to for specific services they are providing plus a payment schedule. Ensure that your rentals are not taken or damaged by guests as you are responsible for their safekeeping.

Do I need a wedding planner?

A wedding planner offers advice and insight on “what a client doesn’t know that they don’t know!” Most weddings can take up to 250 hours to plan. Book your wedding planner first as they can help you save time and often money with vendors and in negotiations.

How can I save money while working with a wedding planner?

A wedding planner saves you time and may negotiate rates on your behalf. They know the preferred venues that will be the perfect fit for your wedding. As venues get booked a year in advance, this should be the first consideration.

Next, your wedding planner can assist with sourcing and booking the caterer and the church or wedding commissioner. Once these main suppliers are contracted, then they move forward with other suppliers such as the photographer, florist, decorator, entertainment, printer, etc. and can manage each of these vendors.

Do I need to match the flowers with my bridesmaid’s dresses?

No, as it is better from a camera’s point of view to accent the dresses – not blend in.

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