EST.

2013

EST.

2013

Stratford & London, ontario wedding planner

EST.

2013

EST.

2013

Stratford & London, Ontario Wedding Planner

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Bonafide Events is a full service wedding planning and design studio dedicated to crafting personalized wedding celebrations that feel both timeless and effortlessly reflective of your  love story.

We specialize in planning outdoor, tented, and barn weddings as well as weddings at unique, historic, and blank-slate venues in London, Stratford, Bayfield, and all across Southwestern Ontario.

Bonafide Events is a full service wedding planning and design studio dedicated to crafting personalized wedding celebrations that feel both timeless and effortlessly reflective of your love story.

We specialize in planning outdoor, tented, and barn weddings as well as weddings at unique, historic, and blank-slate venues in London, Stratford, Bayfield, and all across Southwestern Ontario.

WEDDING PLANNING & DESIGN grounded in love and rooted in
YOUR STORY.

WEDDING PLANNING & DESIGN grounded in love 
and rooted in 
YOUR STORY.

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Planning a wedding and creating a meaningful experience for you and your guests is no easy task. Choosing the perfect venue, selecting the right vendors, allocating your budget, and balancing family expectations can feel unmanageable, especially when you already have so much on the go.

Planning aside, you also want a wedding that feels effortless and true to who you are, but you’re buried under a sea of Pinterest boards, TikTok trends, and cookie-cutter checklists, unsure of how to bring it all together.

That’s where we step in! Our planning and design approach ensures your wedding day is seamlessly planned, resonates with who you are as a couple, and allows you and your guests to be fully present in your celebration.


Planning a wedding and creating a meaningful experience for you and your guests is no easy task. Choosing the perfect venue, selecting the right vendors, allocating your budget, and balancing family expectations can feel unmanageable, especially when you already have so much on the go.

Planning aside, you also want a wedding that feels effortless and true to who you are, but you’re buried under a sea of Pinterest boards, TikTok trends, and cookie-cutter checklists, unsure of how to bring it all together.

That’s where we step in! Our planning and design approach ensures your wedding day is seamlessly planned, resonates with who you are as a couple, and allows you and your guests to be fully present in your celebration.


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Unforgettable WEDDING CELEBRATIONS that truly
reflect you.

Unforgettable WEDDING CELEBRATIONS that 
truly reflect you.

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FEATURED IN

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JESSICA Stacey

JESSICA Stacey

Founder & LEAD WEDDING PLANNER

Founder & LEAD WEDDING PLANNER

Since 2013, I have had the honour of guiding over 80 couples through one of life’s most momentous celebrations. My joy comes from planning and designing weddings that truly reflect who you are—your personalities, your lifestyle, and the journey that brought you together. 

When you choose Bonafide Events, you can feel confident knowing every detail is handled with care, allowing you to relax and enjoy an unforgettable day surrounded by all of your favourite people.


Since 2013, I have had the honour of guiding over 80 couples through one of life’s most momentous celebrations. My joy comes from planning and designing weddings that truly reflect who you are—your personalities, your lifestyle, and the journey that brought you together. 

When you choose Bonafide Events, you can feel confident knowing every detail is handled with care, allowing you to relax and enjoy an unforgettable day surrounded by all of your favourite people.


cameron house photography

cameron house photography

-Alex and Beth

Alex and Beth

Her organization and preparation were exceptional, nothing was missed. And her design for our ceremony and reception were spectacular. We are so happy and would recommend Jess and Bonafide Events to everyone!"

Her organization and preparation were exceptional, nothing was missed. And her design for our ceremony and reception were spectacular. We are so happy and would recommend Jess and Bonafide Events to everyone!"

"Jess was simply wonderful. We are so grateful for the support and expertise she provided us along every step of the way!

"Jess was simply wonderful. We are so grateful for the support and expertise she provided us along every step of the way!

sandra monaco Photography

sandra monaco Photography

-Lexi and Zach

Jess has been one of the best investments of our wedding day. With her coordinating most of the planning and completely handling the set-up and organization of the day, we were able to be present and enjoy our wedding with as little stress as possible. She brought so much experience into the planning process and was there to guide us through everything."

"Everything looked out of a magazine and we have gotten tons of positive feedback from our guests about how it all turned out!

maria denomme Photography

maria denomme Photography

Jess has been one of the best investments of our wedding day. With her coordinating most of the planning and completely handling the set-up and organization of the day, we were able to be present and enjoy our wedding with as little stress as possible. She brought so much experience into the planning process and was there to guide us through everything."

"Everything looked out of a magazine and we have gotten tons of positive feedback from our guests about how it all turned out!

Lexi and Zach

She was there for every step in the planning process, and made sure we stayed on track with timelines and budget decisions. She made the whole wedding planning process so enjoyable. The most common advice I received after I got engaged was to “enjoy the day” - having Jess and her team there the day of the wedding really allowed me to sit back and enjoy while she made sure everything ran smoothly."

"Jess understood what we for our vision and made that vision a reality! 

maria denomme Photography

maria denomme Photography

She was there for every step in the planning process, and made sure we stayed on track with timelines and budget decisions. She made the whole wedding planning process so enjoyable. The most common advice I received after I got engaged was to “enjoy the day” - having Jess and her team there the day of the wedding really allowed me to sit back and enjoy while she made sure everything ran smoothly."

"Jess understood what we for our vision and made that vision a reality! 

-Alycia and Hani

Alycia and Hani

On our special day, I felt so at ease knowing that Jess was the mastermind of it all and that everything would be handled just right! Working with Bonafide Events Studio was the best decision we could have made."

"Jess is a miracle worker! She made my husband and I’s wedding dreams come alive and supported us with every detail and decision along the way.

have and howl Photography

have and howl Photography

On our special day, I felt so at ease knowing that Jess was the mastermind of it all and that everything would be handled just right! Working with Bonafide Events Studio was the best decision we could have made."

"Jess is a miracle worker! She made my husband and I’s wedding dreams come alive and supported us with every detail and decision along the way.

-Jasmine and Steven

Jasmine and Steven

She took away the stress of planning our wedding and made the day such an enjoyable experience for both of us, since we didn't have to worry about the behind-the-scenes setup or coordination. We would 100% recommend Jess and Bonafide Events Studio as our wedding would not have gone off so wonderfully without her and her team!"

"Jess was the best investment we made for our wedding day. From start to finish, she helped us organize everything we needed!

bemiro Photography

bemiro Photography

She took away the stress of planning our wedding and made the day such an enjoyable experience for both of us, since we didn't have to worry about the behind-the-scenes setup or coordination. We would 100% recommend Jess and Bonafide Events Studio as our wedding would not have gone off so wonderfully without her and her team!"

"Jess was the best investment we made for our wedding day. From start to finish, she helped us organize everything we needed!

-Kate and Wes

Kate and Wes

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