The Best Event Planners in Edmonton That Have Helped Us Throw the Best Parties
I love attending parties, but planning parties? Just planning the logistics alone is enough to give me hives, and nailing down the theme by myself has me sweating in panic.
After years of being the de facto event planner of my immediate circle, I finally made the jump to book an actual event planner. And my goodness, I can’t believe it took me this long to do this. Having an actual event planner has saved me so much time and energy that I can now focus on just having fun.
If you need help planning events as well, here’s a list of my favourite event planners in Edmonton.
How much does an event planner cost in Edmonton?
It’s hard to give a precise estimate for hiring an event planner in Edmonton because the price depends on many factors, especially the type of event and the event planner’s business model.
Some companies charge a flat fee while others charge by the hour. As for the types of events, weddings are going to cost a lot, while birthday parties can be on the cheaper end.
If you’re hiring an event planner for a birthday or an intimate gathering, you can expect the rate to be somewhere around C$800 and C$1,000. It can be lower if the event only has a few guests (around 30 or fewer).
For corporate events, the rates are usually around C$3,000 to C$5,000, especially if the event requires a lot of guests.
Weddings are the most expensive when it comes to event planning. The price range usually clocks somewhere between C$8,000 and C$10,000, especially if the wedding is huge and elaborate.
Cocktails and Details
Address: 3512 117 St NW
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday—10 am to 5 pm
Contact Number: +17802326723
Cocktails and Details is the recent addition to this list, and that’s only because I recently attended my friend’s wedding, which was planned and coordinated by a team at this company. The wedding was essentially a fairy tale come true, and when my friend had nothing but good things to say, I was impressed.
The main thing that my friend loved about them is how easy it was to work with their event planners. The planners were warm and friendly, and they listened attentively to everything my friend wanted. They were also updated about the newest wedding trends, and my friend appreciated all the suggestions they gave to make the event better.
Even though weddings are the company’s specialty, they also offer planning services for general private parties and corporate events.
I like that they even have separate service packages with their different perks and prices. They have a package if you just want someone to set up the venue and take down everything afterward, but if you want full-service planning, they have that, too.
This company also has its own online planning platform, which has everything you need to know about your event. It has checklists, timelines, a design portal, and more. This is such a convenient feature because it lets you check the progress of the event at any time.
The prices are definitely on the higher end, though; their cheapest option is around C$1,500. My friend and a few of the company’s other clients all thought that the price they paid was worth it, but some people might think that it’s too much.
Customer Reviews
Attentive planner, smooth planning
“Working with Jenna was an absolute joy! Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but she made it fun, stress-free, and genuinely exciting. Her calm presence and thoughtful guidance brought so much peace to the process. What amazed us most was her attention to detail—nothing was overlooked. She seamlessly brought everything together, down to the tiniest touches, creating a day that was not only beautiful but felt perfectly and personally ours. I honestly missed our planning chats once the wedding was over. If I could work with her again, I would in a heartbeat!”
-Anna Campbell, Google Review
Amazing from start to finish
“Jenna at Cocktails and Details was truly amazing from start to finish! From the planning stages, to bringing my vision to life, to the impeccable and easy clean up, she is the queen of planning. Very quickly she understood my vision and aligned my style and taste into something I didn’t even realize I wanted. She was dialled all day and ensured everything flowed perfectly. I can’t recommend Jenna and Ashley enough!”
-Rene Dechant, Google Review
Edge of Elegance by Ala
Operating Hours:
- Saturday to Thursday—8 am to 11 pm
- Friday—8:30 am to 11 pm
Contact Number: +17808435908
If you want your event to exude luxury and elegance, then Edge of Elegance by Ala is the event planner for you.
What I like about Edge of Elegance by Aya is that they own the props they use to decorate the parties, so you’re essentially cutting out the middleman if you have them as an event planner.
The variety of the props is impressive as well; they have all sorts of fabrics, centrepieces, backdrops, entrances, and ceiling decor. They even have staircases!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all your options? Then, don’t worry, you can just choose any of the set themes available and leave the decorations to the team. I personally love Garden Elegance, but Midnight Affair and Floral White Elegance also have my heart.
This event planning company is also flexible when it comes to the type of party they plan. They’re best known for their weddings and bridal showers, but they’ve also dabbled in intimate private events.
I also like that they don’t have set prices for their services. Instead, you can book a consultation (free of charge, by the way), where you can let your planner know what your vision is, and they can give you a rough estimate of what the final price will be.
That said, keep in mind that this estimate is exactly that: just an estimate. It’s rarely going to be the final price; it’s even possible that it goes up in the end. That’s to be expected, but I know some people won’t like the fact that the price they were initially given wouldn’t be the final one.
Customer Reviews
Patient and dedicated planners
“I can’t say enough about how incredible Edge of Elegance was in bringing my wedding vision to life! From the moment I met her, I knew I was in good hands. She truly understood every detail of my ever-changing ideas and managed to create a décor that was even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Her patience and dedication were remarkable — she really took the time to listen and knew exactly what to do to make everything come together. Our venue looked absolutely magical, and I’ll forever be grateful for how she transformed the space. The décor made our venue feel like something out of a fairytale, and I still get compliments on how magical everything looked. She truly killed it! So grateful to have had her by my side on our big day. Truly a dream to work with, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She nailed it!”
-Jihan W, Google Review
Professional, responsive, and accommodating
“We were absolutely thrilled with the decor provided by Edge of Elegance By Ala for our wedding. From the moment we walked into the venue, we were blown away by the attention to detail and the beauty of every arrangement. Ala listened carefully to our vision and brought it to life flawlessly. The floral arrangements were exquisite and perfectly complemented our theme. Throughout the planning process, Ala was professional, responsive, and accommodating. She was a joy to work with and made sure every aspect of the decor exceeded our expectations. Our wedding day was truly magical, thanks in large part to the stunning decor provided by Edge Of Elegance By Ala. We cannot recommend them highly enough and are so grateful for their part in making our day unforgettable.”
-Fatima Omar, Google Review
River City Events
Address: 1215 95 St SW
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday—9 am to 5 pm
- Saturday—10 am to 4 pm
Contact Number: +17804246001
One of my friends considers River City Events as their go-to event planner, primarily because of how versatile they are. Their planners are experienced in handling all sorts of events—from small, intimate events to large, elaborate weddings.
They also have a massive inventory of props and decorations, making it easy for anyone to build their dream event.
My friend has hosted several events, and all of them look vastly different, even though she had the same event planner. One time, she had a garden gathering, with barbecue and griddles, another time was a pool party, with inflatables and entertainment, and the most recent was an outdoor birthday party with a massive tent and a long table for catering.
Don’t even get me started about their décor. You can jazz up your event with florals, planters, candles, and jewel accents. You can even have pillars and arches if you want your party to look magical or romantic!
Their event planners also make sure to work with you every step of the way. I love that they listen attentively to your vision, and they try to give a few suggestions based on current trends.
On the day of the event, the team arrives way ahead of schedule to set up, and then once everything is over, they start packing up right away.
As much as I love the planning and designing team, the customer service of this company could be better. My friend told me that the customer service doesn’t reply as fast as she would like every time she has an issue, and more than once, she encountered a customer service representative who was rude and unhelpful.
Customer Reviews
Quick and seamless process
“We recently held our annual charity auction and got our table linens and table runners through River City Events— the quality of both these items was amazing! It fit so well with our theme and the pick up/drop off process was quick and seamless. They also offered us a discounted rate since we were fundraising for a charity.”
-Natasha Larson, Google Review
Pleasure to work with
“Thank you to River City Events for your attention to personal detail to ensure Karma Concerts was a success! Kayla’s support leading up to our event aligned for on-site execution and high five to Ashton’s who worked alongside us to ensure our vision was realized. He was instrumental and I could sense his genuine care to fulfill our requirements and pivot as needed. It’s a pleasure to work with you.”
-Tammy Bradley, Google Review
Bee Together
Address: 16819 111 Ave NW
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday—8 am to 5 pm
Contact Number: +17809384029
I first discovered Bee Together in 2017, which was around the same time they first started doing business, and since then, I’ve been a repeat customer. Even though this company is made up of a small team, everyone gives their all!
This company offers a good array of services, too, so you can just get the ones that fit your needs. For example, if you’re on a budget, you can just book their event design or rentals and figure out the planning yourself.
But if money isn’t an issue, you can book their full-service planning; that way, you don’t want to worry about anything at all. They can even facilitate a team-building event if you’re thinking of a fun event with co-workers.
Another thing I love about this company is that the team works like a well-oiled machine. The moment you book a consultation with them, they waste no time: they’ll listen to your needs, then assess them before coming up with a proposal that you can review.
Once you accept the proposal, they kick into full gear: they figure out the logistics, set up partnerships if needed, and more. Of course, they send you updates the whole time, which is greatly appreciated.
The team is also open to constructive criticism. After the event, they hold a debrief where you can discuss what went right and what went wrong. This is your opportunity to tell them (as kindly as possible) the mistakes, and they accept them graciously.
If I have to nitpick something about this company, it’d probably be the fact that there are no set prices on their services. On the one hand, it’s a good thing because it shows that the pricing is flexible, but on the other hand, it’s a downside because some people want to prepare their budget beforehand.
Customer Reviews
Easy to work with
“My wife and I worked with Amal for our wedding decor. Amal and her team did an excellent job of putting together the decor that elevated the look of our wedding venue which blended nicely with our wedding theme. Amal is easy to work with and she delivered an excellent product with which both my wife and I are happy.”
-Rehan Memon, Google Review
Very accommodating
“We are so grateful for Abe, Amal and their team planning our dream wedding. It was so wonderful to have Amal by our side every step of the way through our wedding—thanks for your amazing customer service and making it a memorable wedding for us. She was very accommodating to our schedules to meet and discuss wedding details and made sure everything looked perfect. If you are looking for a decorator to make your wedding dreams come true this is the place.”
-Kamil Dharshi, Google Review
Foundry Events
Address: Inside Work Nicer Beaver House, 10160 103 St NW
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday—8:30 am to 5 pm
Contact Number: +17809349801
Foundry Events is operated by people who have decades of experience in the event planning industry. They have worked with so many types of events, including a full-blown festival!
Their event planners go all out! Aside from the typical responsibilities of handling the equipment and scheduling, they can also offer you custom decorations to make your event pop. If you’re hosting a huge event, they’ll even incorporate a budget and financial strategy, as well as risk and contingency planning!
Their services don’t just stop there. They also offer creative program development (e.g., interactive workshops, demos, curated speaker lineups, and networking events), event production and execution, and corporate and VIP experiences.
All in all, Foundry Events is perfect for large-scale events like conventions, concerts, and festivals. They do handle intimate parties, too, but these are definitely not their expertise.
The pricing here is flexible, though from what I’ve gathered after asking their former clients, it seems like it’s usually on the higher end. That said, they don’t mind the higher rate because their events have been epic in scale, and the team has been fantastic to work with, so past clients think that it’s all worth it.
Customer Reviews
Well-organized and communicative
“I’ve worked with Foundry Events numerous times and as a performer they make my job so easy! Very well organized, great communication, and friendly people. The last event was a huge success and so much fun to work! I look forward to working with Erin and the Foundry team again in the future.”
-Amanda Syryda, Google Review
Very considerate and professional
“Working with Erin and her team was a true delight. As a production event professional, I felt heard by Erin throughout the process. Foundry took all aspects into consideration for her clients and ensured they had the most amazing experience from the start, all the way through.”
-Matthew Bugden, Google Review