EST.

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2013

2013

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

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

Bonafide Events is a full-service wedding planning and design studio, dedicated to crafting personalized wedding experiences with an organic, refined aesthetic.

We specialize in outdoor, tented, and barn weddings held on private properties, as well as unique, historic, and blank-slate venues throughout Southwestern Ontario.


Bonafide Events is a full-service wedding planning and design studio, dedicated to crafting personalized wedding experiences with an organic, refined aesthetic.

We specialize in outdoor, tented, and barn weddings held on private properties, as well as unique, historic, and blank-slate venues throughout Southwestern Ontario.

Maria Denomme Photography

Maria Denomme Photography

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

Planning aside, you also want a wedding that feels effortless and true to who you are, but instead, 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 truly meaningful experience for you and your guests is no easy task. Choosing the perfect location, 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 instead, 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.


maria denomme photography

maria denomme photography

Unforgettable WEDDING CELEBRATIONS that truly
reflect you.

Unforgettable WEDDING CELEBRATIONS that 
truly reflect you.

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Founder & WEDDING PLANNER serving STRATFORD, ON & beyond

Founder & WEDDING PLANNER serving STRATFORD, ON & beyond

Meet JESS

Meet Jess

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Amanda Verhoeve Photography

Amanda Verhoeve Photography

I started Bonafide Events Studio in 2013, and it has been an incredible honour to have served over 80 couples on one of the most important days of their lives. 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 to work with us, you can feel confident knowing that we are deeply committed to going above and beyond to ensure your wedding day is everything you've dreamed of and more. We will handle every detail, so you can relax and enjoy an unforgettable day surrounded by all of your favourite people.




I started Bonafide Events Studio in 2013, and it has been an incredible honour to have served over 80 couples on one of the most important days of their lives. 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 to work with us, you can feel confident knowing that we are deeply committed to going above and beyond to ensure your wedding day is everything you've dreamed of and more. We will handle every detail, so you can relax and enjoy an unforgettable day surrounded by all of your favourite people.




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

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What couples are Saying...

-Alex & Beth

-Alex & Beth

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"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! 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."

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-Lexi & Zach

-Lexi & Zach

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MARIA DENOMME photography

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"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."

"We hired Jess for the full wedding package and couldn’t have been happier! Jess understood what we wanted for our vision and made that vision a reality! 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."

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-Alycia & Hani

-Alycia & Hani

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"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! 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. Working with Bonafide Events Studio was the best decision we could have made."

"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! 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. Working with Bonafide Events Studio was the best decision we could have made."

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-Steven & Jasmine

-Steven & Jasmine

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

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-Kate & Wes

-Kate & Wes

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