Reviews of Kennedy Event Planning (Event Planner)

Lauren Gamble

Shannon helped plan our wedding three years and I cannot speak highly enough of her! She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, dedicated and professional. We worked together for a little over a year and she truly helped my vision become a reality. She responded to my e-mails and phone calls immediately and she was always on hand to attend meetings with vendors. Most importantly she kept me calm and stress free in the months and weeks leading up to my wedding and the day of. Weddings are stressful and they can be a lot of money for a short amount of time, Im very thankful Shannon was there so I could enjoy every minute of our day. Our day went off without a hitch and I could not have done it without Shannon. Thank you, Shannon for your hard work and dedication!

Fernando “Fernando M” Melo

Are you planning a wedding in the Ottawa area? Well Shannon is who you need in your corner. She helped my wife and I pull together an amazing day in an Ottawa Park. Her knowledge, experience, and ability really were put to great use as we navigated the Byzantine bureaucracies of the National Capital Commission and City of Ottawa. Shannon did it all from securing the venue, finding and coordinating all of our vendors, and even troubleshooting last minute SNAFUs to make our day perfect. Honestly, I could go on forever about how wonderful Shannon was to work with and how she is truly exceptional to work with as an event planner, but all you need to know is that YOU SHOULD HIRE HER!

Sage Designs

Shannon and her team are wonderful to work with. As a vendor who works with many planners I can attest to what a tremendous difference it makes to have a planner who is knowledgeable, experienced, and organized. The team at Kennedy is all of these things and much more!

Darren Brown

As a professional wedding photographer in Ottawa, I can attest to Shannon and her team's dedication to details and overall project management. When the wedding planner does a great job, it's reflected in the images I'm able to capture. Every wedding I've shot with Shannon at the helm has been a great success!

Priscilla Hwang

We met with several planners during our search, but Shannon blew us away with this perfect proposal package complete with a colour theme, inspo pics and a vision after our initial consultation! I knew I wanted a light tunnel for the reception, and Shannon knew exactly what I was talking about (her own wedding, which you should check out on her website, turned out to have THE MOST GORGEOUS light tunnel too!). I took it as a sign and we began our planning process. She has a package called a "petite wedding" (cute!) which we absolutely loved. We marketed our wedding this way to our guests so they knew it would be an intimate group. We told Shannon our Le Belvedere/pergola dreams, and within a few weeks, she was able to present the most perfect package for us (price, value, everything was spot on)! She was kind and accommodating when we had guest invite drama, and super reassuring when I had a couple of breakdowns. Her planning platform was a lifesaver for someone like me who's type A and loves organization. We planned for an outdoor ceremony and reception under the light tunnel, but thunder/rain was forecasted, so we had to do plan B. It was still SOOO dreamy and my slight disappointment quickly turned into pure delight when I saw the reception space!!! Shannon planned the WHOLE decor/concept with our florist (The Gathering Event Co.) and I didn't have to do one thing (except to post pinterest)! The day of the wedding, we did nothing but show up and enjoy ourselves and we had the most dreamiest of days. Though we never met in person before the wedding thanks to COVID, it was so lovely hugging her the day of and finally meeting her! We call her superwoman! Thanks Shannon for helping plan the best day of our lives ❤

Michael Swift

Shannon, Hilary, and Barbara were everything we could have hoped for as wedding planners. They went above and beyond any expectation we had. They genuinely cared about our wedding and did everything they could to make it a special day. I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Thank you Kennedy events!!!

Anne Rimmer

I loved working with Shannon - she did a fantastic job making the day exactly as we had dreamed of, and then making sure we were able to enjoy it. So many of our guests came up to us afterwards and they were blown away by the organisation and just how smoothly everything ran. I live in France, and my parents were leading on organising the event in Ottawa, Shannon did a brillant job of coralling us all towards a united vision. We really valued her professional insight into how to make the event run smoothly and the vendors she helped connect us to far exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend for any event organisation in Ottawa.

Duo d'Amore

Shannon is one of the finest wedding planners that our string ensemble has worked with. She is incredibly promt with communication and great to work with. Highly Recommended.

Anna Swimmings

Myself, my new husband, and all of our wedding guests were so incredibly impressed by the care and attention that Kennedy Event Planning brought to our wedding day. We had the best day ever, and it was made even more memorable by the way their team brought our vision to life and went above and beyond to take care of the endless details. Best decision we could have made for our day!

Rebecca Moore

YOU GUYS! We were recommended to Shannon through a friend of a friend and she was the most fantastic planner and spirit to have on our team throughout the wedding process! Shannon was organized, knew all the right people and vendors, made sure we stayed on track, and had a plan (and a backup plan) for everything we didn't even know we needed to think of. On our wedding day, everything ran SEAMLESSLY for us, we didn't worry about set up, tear down, or anyone being late. She made sure to be in contact with all of our vendors and keep everything running smoothly and safely! We had a groomsman faint mid-ceremony (don't worry - everyone was ok) and, out of nowhere, Shannon appeared with orange juice and helped him to a more private location to recover. Her professional and calm approach ensured that our groomsman was able to rejoin us for the reception and turned a scary moment into a humourous wedding story. We can't thank Shannon enough for the amazing work, talent, and personality that she brought to our wedding. Her main concern was ensuring that my fiance and I were comfortable in all the decisions we were making and the steps we were taking together. Our wedding party loved her and we recieved compliments for weeks after from our guests regarding her work and professionalism. Our wedding party, our families, and us were all in amazing hands with Shannon and we can't recommend her enough!

Heather Donald

Planning a wedding in these COVID times? (Or really at any time) Give yourself a gift and bring Shannon into your corner to make sure the day runs smoothly, you fill in those gaps for vendors, and your day is low stress and beautiful! We pulled Shannon and Petite Weddings into our plan less than 3 weeks to the new day-of. She quickly got up to speed on our scattered plans and secured finding us a caterer, decor rentals, tent and a mobile bar (shout-out to Country Club Caravans) available at a short notice and within our budget. Shannon was very responsive by email and text message, for even the littlest idea or question. She has such a positive energy and a vision for making your ideas come to life. Cannot recommend her enough!

Pamela Carstens

My husband, Josh, and I got engaged on Christmas Day 2019. We thought we would wait to get married in about a year and a half, but we didn’t start thinking about what we wanted to do until we were right in the heart of the first wave of Covid-19 in March and April 2020. I knew that with our work schedules, and I was also finishing a masters program, we needed a planner to help guide us through the process and keep our sanity in check. I had been following a few planners on Instagram, but when Shannon announced the launch of her Petite Weddings service in April - a small wedding, but still with all of the style of a full wedding - I knew she was ahead of the curve and would be a great ally to have when we decided to get married this October 1st. (We’re pragmatists and thought why stretch out the planning when the end result next year might be the same with public health restrictions and precautions?) We loved the decor team she was working with and she connected us with vetted vendors for the remaining services that we wanted. We had a simple, but gorgeous backyard wedding on my husband’s family property. We kept our guest list small (ended up being 20 the day of), but she set us up with a wonderful videography team who live-steamed / recorded our ceremony to share with family and friends who could not be there! Most of our planning took place in the last month and a half, and it all came together with absolutely minimal stress. Given everything going on during this pandemic, the only thing we had to worry about was that everyone was healthy. Shannon took care of everything the day of - coordinating the set-up with our decor, videography, and photographer, DJing our ceremony music, coordinating our processional and events afterwards since we couldn’t do a rehearsal - and we were truly able to enjoy our day and be in the moment. What a moment it was! (With double rainbows after the ceremony!) Thank you, Shannon, for making our petite wedding feel like a fairytale (in the middle of a pandemic!)

Shannon Ranger

As an industry professional, I have worked alongside Shannon K for many years, in fact, going back 8 years before KEP was even created. Shannon's passion, attention to detail and keen eye for perfection really does make her one of Ottawa's top wedding and event planners. Commonly, wedding vendors work in conjunction with each other quite closely, up to, and including the wedding day - Shannon is always easy to reach (and I've had to reach her at some really inopportune times!) and handles every situation with poise - she really is a leader in our community, a beacon of light in the wedding world in Ottawa! <3

Sarah Taylor

To all the Brides (and grooms!) out there — do yourself a favour and hire a wedding planner. We were truly able to enjoy our wedding day, knowing Shannon was managing everything (and I mean, everything) behind the scenes. Her professionalism, confidence, and enthusiasm literally jumped through the computer screen. Following our Zoom consultation, there was no question that we wanted Shannon to be part of our wedding day. Planning a wedding with Shannon was really enjoyable. We opted for the full wedding coordination package, and she assisted us in planning an intimate wedding for 50 of our family members and closest friends. Shannon takes the time to really get to know her clients and then delivers the exact vision you discussed. Some of our favourite parts about our wedding aesthetic were Shannon's ideas that we never would have thought of on our own (like a clear top tent, holy beautiful!). We trusted Shannon on all fronts including, vendor referrals, budget creation, contracts/bookings, day of coordination and so much more! Shannon was professional, bubbly, friendly, trusting, and responsive. No matter how small the question was she would always respond promptly. She has a way of making you feel like you're her only client. Seven days prior to our wedding we were thrown the biggest curve ball. The provincial regulations changed and we were no longer able to host our wedding at our original location. Shannon reached out to us immediately, and in a matter of a day, she coordinated a new location with all of our vendors. There is no way we would have been able to pull this off without her. Pandemic, or not, you need Shannon part of your special day. She works with an A-Team of vendors, and has a plan for everything. My husband and I were able to totally relax and get ready with our respective wedding parties day of, knowing Shannon was on site early ensuring all vendors arrived on time. Shannon even takes care of setup, and takedown at the end of the night. Nothing takes place on your wedding day, no matter how small, that Shannon isn't on top of. Shannon helped us plan, coordinate and execute a wedding that was so much more than we could have ever imagined. She was totally worth the investment, and then some. Thank you, Shannon!

Erika Harrison

Shannon, along with many other amazing Ottawa wedding professionals, graciously pulled together a magazine worthy (in fact published on style me pretty!) Wedding in just 6 short weeks! We are forever grateful for your incredible talent! Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication and for listening to us and bringing our dreams to light...thank you! Amd thank you to everyone who so selflessly donated!!! See our story by googling erika and eddy thank you!

Alan Viau

I have worked with Shannon for close to 10 years in the wedding industry. I consider Shannon among the best wedding planners in Ottawa. I have seen her in action where she takes care of all the details and stresses for a bride and groom. I highly recommend her

Genevieve Georget

Shannon is one of my most absolute favourite vendors to work with. Her professionalism and attention to detail are absolutely exceptional. It is always clear that Shannon's main goal is to bring to life the best day possible for any couple she is working with. She is considerate of everyone's needs, quick to address any issues, and extremely personable.

Madi Murariu

Shannon and her team are incredibly poised, professional and a pure pleasure to work with. They made the entire wedding planning process seem easy and I would absolutely wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone.

Krista Murphy

Kennedy Event Planning is the go-to for wedding and event planning. They are the creme de la creme of the industry. Creative, talented, knowledgable, organized and incredibly kind, trusting them with any event is a no brainer. Their style is classic, glamorous, with a touch of whimsy. Setting your day a part from everyone else's. To work with Kennedy Event Planning means you've hired the best. And hiring the best means your guests will be talking about this for years to come and all you had to do was sit back and relax. They take away all the stress you would have planning such an event and allow you to actually enjoy the entire process and big day. Cannot say enough good things about them. Worth checking out.

Anna Bailie

We would have been lost in planning (and replanning twice now) our wedding without Shannon’s excellent advice and support. She knows her vendors and is great in finding solutions to all sorts of potential problems. She helped us have a beautiful micro-wedding and we look forward to planning a further celebration to come!

Mustafa Kapasi

Absolutely fantastic event planner! We used Shannon for our wedding and my fiancée found that she took away a lot of the stress of planning. We got married in a different city than where we live and from where Shannon lives but she worked with vendors to realize our vision. The wedding day is where we appreciated Shannon's work most as she allowed us to enjoy the wedding rather than do work or worry about details. There were many instances where she managed to salvage unexpected roadblocks and save the day. Her resources and very extended connections in the wedding community were definitely an asset to have! Most of all, she was a pleasure to be around, always upbeat, positive, and confident in making our big day a success. Highly recommended!

Nazli Melda Erdogus

Not professional business at all, don`t even bother asking for the free consultation. Reached out to them 2 months ago. Never heard anything back till I finally called them, Shannon asked me to send her another email, which I did. Again nothing. Called the next day, she said she received and will reply in the afternoon. Never heard anything till a few days later with a very general email even though I was very specific in my email. Asked for an appointment in my next reply and she won`t reply till another 2 days later to say they are no longer available on the date I selected which is 9 months from now. Totally unacceptable and not professional enough towards earning your business. There is a big competition in this industry and losing prospects one after another is what seems to be the destiny of this company.

maeve

Shannon and her team were AMAZING!! I honestly couldn't have imagined our wedding without Shannon and her team! They were so organized and professional and really made sure our vision was carried out. The day was so relaxing and stress free. I strongly recommend using Shannon for your next big event !

Rebecca Melo

Shannon and her associate venders did an outstanding job creating a memorable and beautiful wedding day for our son and his wife. Every detail, from the flowers to the ceremony to location of the day was perfect. Thanks for your professionalism and fun spirit. I would highly recommend using your services. Rebecca Melo

Kirsty Kuzmin

After having seen Shannon be my sister's day-of wedding coordinator two years ago, I knew that once my turn came along that I would seek out her expertise again. I was matched up with Natalina, and I am so happy with how everything went. Natalina's hands-on approach began about 6 weeks out from my wedding day, as was the type of package I had gotten, and she took care of all the nitty gritty that comes with wedding coordination. She understood my vision, my wants and needs, and I knew I could trust her to execute everything I had planned for my special day. When the day finally came, I got to enjoy it completely stress free and totally live in the moment. I'm forever grateful that I was lucky enough to have her there with me on my special day. Thank you Natalina! :)

Laura Kelly

Shannon and her team at Kennedy Event Planning are incredibly talented, there are barely words. As a wedding photographer, I've had the pleasure of working with Shannon countless times on projects and weddings, and she blows me away every time. She is gifted with an eye for design, beauty, and ultimately that makes each of her weddings a truly beautiful event. I would recommend Kennedy Event Planning to all of my brides who are looking for support during their planning process, whether it's for day-of coordination or full planning. My clients always feel at ease when Shannon and the Kennedy Events team is involved.

Kaity Morrice

Working with Shannon was the best decision we made throughout the wedding planning process! She possess great skill and professionalism, and her organization skills and calming presence were very much appreciated to keep our anxieties at bay. She was invaluable on the wedding day as well, she worked with all of the vendors, the set up was gorgeous, and she ensured everyone was having fun, eating and enjoying the day to the fullest. She has a gift for having her presence known and felt on the day of the wedding (things running smoothly, venue looking perfect, etc.) without being intrusive. I really appreciated her help and guidance more than she will know. It was great working with Shannon!!

Stephanie Doyle

Kennedy Events is amazing! Working with them is like working with your best friends! Shannon was always very easy to reach and responded quickly to all my questions - there is no way I could have planned and enjoyed my wedding as much as I did without her and her team. I highly recommend Kennedy Events to anyone who needs help planning their wedding. They are totally worth the investment and then some! Thank you Shannon! You're the BEST!

Jennifer Smith

We booked full planning services with Kennedy Events and we could not be happier with the decision. We worked with Shannon for a little over a year to plan our wedding and every aspect of our day was so perfect and beyond words. She made the whole planning process as simple and stress free as possible. She always sourced multiple different vendors so we could compare in terms of quality and pricing. On the day of, Shannon made it so we could enjoy our day and not have a single worry throughout - she is amazing. She helped bring our vision to life and we're so beyond happy with how our day went. Thank you to Shannon and the Kennedy Events team for making our dream day a reality!

Shannon Noonan

After having planned our original wedding which we were forced to cancel due to COVID, the one thing we wanted when we approached Shannon was not to think/stress about anything. She definitely delivered on that front, and we trusted all of her knowledgeable suggestions and vendor selections from the beginning. We planned a petite wedding for ourselves plus 8 guests and definitely did not have to think about all the little details when the day finally came! Shannon gets to know you as a client with ease and accurately hones in on the vision you expect for your event/wedding day. Wedding guest quote of the night: “I definitely like tiny weddings better than “normal” weddings now!!” - many of our guests reflected on how much more special and better quality was included in all of the details (food, decor, ambiance, and fun!) For anyone considering what to do about your wedding in these uncertain times - don’t hesitate. Call Shannon and plan something that can mark your wedding day in a special way, with her knowledge, skills, and connections to be able to adapt and change the day (for bigger or for smaller!) depending on the current environment.

Keith Langille

In officiating wedding ceremonies since 2004, we (Lynne & Keith – Exceptional Ceremonies) have had the opportunity of working with most wedding planners in the Ottawa region and we can tell the true experts from the wannabees. To us, any couple hosting a large wedding should view engaging a planner as investment in sanity for them as well as their immediate family and wedding party members. During this time, we have worked extensively with Shannon Kennedy, both as the on-site coordinator at a high profile venue before she launched her own firm, as well as during the years since then. As a result of her broad and deep knowledge of what’s essential for a successful wedding celebration and her experience in translating and executing the many operational requirements and demands of her clients, she has earned a coveted position as one of the leading wedding planners in Ottawa and, one of the handful who do so on a full time basis. When we learn that Shannon has been hired for the same wedding as us, we are confident that everything will come together for the wedding couple with precision and without any stress. We look forward to working with Shannon for many more years to come.

Anna Temple

Shannon did such a wonderful job at our wedding that without her we simply wouldn't have a wedding. Being from out of town, we relied on her for everything and she was resourceful, responsive, and patient. I have to say that one trait you definitely want your planner to have is patience. Shannon's positivity and professionalism were simply incredible. My husband and I are not the creative kind, so she was in charge of coming up with everything in terms of decor and it looked spectacular. Her network of vendors was extremely impressive and everyone she recommended delivered over and above our expectations. My only suggestion for the bride and groom would be to ensure to discuss your budget expectations in as much detail as possible during your first meeting. It might help avoid any misunderstandings later on and also make Shannon's job much easier. I would without a doubt recommend Shannon to anyone I know as her incredibly hard work ethic and talent are the only reason we had our dream wedding. Thank you for everything Shannon!!!

Dana Salares

Shannon is an incredibly talented and dedicated planner providing a very high level of service to her clients. It is an absolute pleasure to recommend her to our brides, knowing they are in great hands and will have the wedding of their dreams thanks to Shannon and her team.

Ryan and Claire Irving

We recommend Kennedy Event Planning wholeheartedly. We received wonderful service on the day of our wedding, but also support and guidance throughout our wedding planning. They go above and beyond as a company. Lead planner Shannon and our day of coordinator Sonya were available 24/7 for any questions or concerns, and always handled everything with ease and confidence. Shannon and Sonya ensured on our wedding day we felt no stress and didn't have to deal with any problems. Do yourself a favour and instead of taking on all the scheduling and planning details, let Kennedy Event Planning handle your big day.

Emily Girardo

Shannon was absolutely amazing to work with! She was a tremendous help in organizing our wedding during COVID. It was a pleasure to have Shannon help us through the entire planning process and on the wedding day. The flowers were beautiful, the food was delicious! She created a gorgeous, intimate wedding that my partner and I are eternally grateful for! Shannon and the vendors that she works with are fantastic!

Julia Boucher

Amazing experience. I trusted her to plan the petite wedding of my dreams after COVID happened and our original wedding was cancelled and it completely exceeded my expectations. Extremely professional, excellent communication. I was able to enjoy the day knowing she was managing everything behind the scenes. Couldn't recommend her more!!

Spuntini S

We were disappointed by the service provided by Kennedy Event Planning. We found Shannon personable but not particularly organized. She missed her own deadlines and was often difficult to get a hold of. It may have been that she was busy with other contracts but in that case it would have been more professional for her to have been upfront in that regard and not take on our contract. Rather than making the work of planning a wedding easier, it actually added to our workload.

Laurent Paulin

Shannon Kennedy is an incredibly proficient wedding planner. She is professional, responsive, patient, kind, organized, and anticipates her clients' needs. Shannon helped us plan our large wedding and then pivot to a smaller ceremony when provincial restrictions were put in place. She was able to make arrangements that allowed us to be married safely all while having an incredible ceremony. I would highly recommend Shannon and Kennedy Event Planning - in fact, we will be hiring her once it is safe to have larger gatherings in order to plan our larger marriage celebration!

Jamie-Lynn Kraft

We put our Big Day in the hands of Kennedy Event Planning and were not disappointed. Shannon is a true professional who helped us through the crazy world of wedding planning. She kept us sane! She introduced us to the best vendors in town and helped make our dream become a reality. It was beautiful, classic, elegant, and fun. We really couldn't have done it without her and would highly recommend Kennedy Event Planning to anyone.

David Glick-Stal

Shannon was professional and organized. She did a wonderful job taking care of the logistics for the day of the wedding. Whether the task was lifting boxes of alcohol into her truck to get them to the venue, or directing event participants, she performed her job with a smile. My wife and I were able to fully enjoy our day because we didn't have to worry about a thing.

Andrea Turano

Shannon and her team took care of our wedding this past June and we have nothing but positive things to say!! Imagine having a giant SINKHOLE occur just outside your venue resulting in evacuations and lack of hot water and power within days of your wedding! Shannon was quick to keep us in the loop with updates and I could trust her to be on top of having a back up plan ready to go. My friends and family were shocked at how calm I was when the sinkhole happened and I can say that without a doubt, it was knowing we had Shannon and Kennedy Events on the job. That alone was worth the cost of a planner. I am notorious with my friends and family for being an unforgiving customer when I am not happy with service provided and I will admit that I can be difficult to please. Shannon and her team surpassed my expectations. Shannon was extremely responsive from day 1 and was always ready to take a call/text/email (say, for example, when you are in the middle of IKEA on a weekend trying to figure out which are the right candles to buy and need an answer right away because, well, it is IKEA on a weekend). In fact, Shannon's responsiveness is one of the major reasons we liked her and chose her after having met with other planners. I am sure no one wants to read a super long review, but here are some of the highlights of Shannon and her team's greatest contributions to our dream wedding day (above and beyond her caring and super enthusiastic attitude): -- recommending vendors for every possible idea we had which gave us comfort knowing that whoever we picked could be trusted to do a good job and was suited to us and our plans. -- made suggestions (and reality checks) to help us keep within our budget -- ALWAYS worked to ensure we were 100% satisfied with the "vision" (cheesy I know but it seems to be the best word to use here) even as it shifted over the planning due to availability, budget or just me changing my mind :) -- I have a tendency to overthink every decision (even the tiniest ones about ribbons...seriously, ribbons!) and having Shannon to constantly (and repeatedly) consult and to tap into her experience gave me tremendous piece of mind (and probably was a relief to my family :)) -- I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THE BENEFIT OF SHANNON AND HER TEAM THE DAY OF THE WEDDING !! We were truly able to just enjoy the day and spend time with our loved ones because Shannon and her team took care of everything that day. Actually, if anything went wrong, I still do not know about it. To us, it was a perfect day. --Making sure my new husband and I actually ate during our reception! -- Anytime Shannon thought I was stressing (and not admitting it to her) she would immediately suggest we have a chat over coffee and make sure she talked through whatever was on my mind (even ribbons!) --Attending any vendor meetings we wanted her to attend and asking all the questions we didn't even know we should ask. Also offering tips to help us choose the right vendors for us (and we LOVED every single one!) --I had confidence that the timeline was always being watched all year and she made sure everything in her checklist was being completed on time....again, her expertise with the timing of the day-of was invaluable. I could really go on and on but I think the best thing I can say is that I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Kennedy Event Planning. My view is that in the wedding planning business, it is critical to have a frank conversation about expectations with your planner and a conversation that is rather detailed (e.g. who will take care of procuring decor, who contacts vendors, who pays vendors, who sets up decor, who designs the reception, etc.). Shannon and I had this conversation and even for those tasks that were our responsibility she offered any support as needed. I truly felt that Shannon cared about my fiancé and I, and about giving us the wedding day of our dreams. That may seem like a small thing but it is huge. Corinne and Dre

Francesca Tauvette

Shannon truly saved the day for us, when our original venue had a kitchen fire just three weeks before the wedding! Shannon helped find a new location, plan new vendors, decor, timelines, everything! She listened to my fears and worries, had great suggestions and pulled off a beautiful wedding for us! Shannon was available to me at every whim, and kept me calm leading up to and on the day. I had no worries on our wedding day, thank you so much Shannon! What a great experience!

Paige Marshall

THE BEST! We are so beyond happy we had Shannon with us every step of the way to pull off our dream day! As a self-proclaimed Type A bride, Shannon was the perfect fit for me. We also were planning long-distance for part of our engagement and it was so nice to know we could rely on Shannon if we couldn't be there in person. Any time I wanted her advice on vendors, wedding timeline, you name it, she was always there to guide us with her calm, laid back yet organized manner. A girl after my own heart really! I totally appreciated her experience and expertise as we created such a special day. While I am the type that was heavily involved in the planning, I'm sure I could have told Shannon my wishes and she would have made it so. But in our case, she took my plans and made it happen and better yet I could 100% trust that every little detail would be perfect. I think it's so important to be able to trust your wedding planner and this is something I had zero doubts about. She also was so protective of us when it came to ensuring that our day was about us. It's so easy when planning a wedding to try and make others happy but Shannon was adamant that all of our wishes come true - it's so reassuring to know you have someone like that in your corner. The day of our wedding, I could not be happier to know we were in Shannon's hands. It allowed our families and us to have such a relaxing, stress-free day. I honestly couldn't say enough about how happy we are that we decided to hire Shannon. I would do it again (if only we could!!!) and would happily recommend her to any of my friends/family. I miss her in my life!

Sarah Turnbull

Like many couples this past year and a half, my husband and I were forced to cancel, reschedule, cancel and reschedule our wedding date countless times. It was a stressful, frustrating and emotional journey. The only consistent was Shannon - she provided a steady, calm, and optimistic outlook. She helped us navigate the messiness and was patient with us as we continued to change our plans. Finally, this September we tied the knot and it was...magical. Shannon took control and made sure everything ran smoothly. My husband and I were able to focus on the important moments without worrying about the inherent complications. She's a class act and a true professional. We will miss our weekly chats with her!

Julian Grego

This is probably the best day of my life, nothing could have gone any better from the final touches in the morning, to the beautiful ceremony, and the seamless transition to the venue for the reception. So many moving parts, yet Shannon, who was an extreme delight to work with, made sure everyone was calm and collected for the BIG DAY! It wasn't even my wedding (Groomsman and MC), but this goes to show how much added value a great wedding planner like Shannon brings to the table! I hope to work with her again soon, and wouldn't think twice about selecting her to help with my wedding!

Alexandra Ibrahim

Almost 4 years ago to the date, Shannon and her team at Kennedy Event Planning made our dream wedding come to life. Shannon worked closely with my husband and I for almost a year to make sure every little detail was perfect. She has a charismatic personality, tons of knowledge of the industry and her beyond exceptional organizational skills were a lifesaver. We wouldn't have been able to enjoy our big day as mush as we did without her help. We still recommend anyone we know getting married to connect with Shannon - she's the best!

Katherine Belley

Working with Shannon and her team was absolutely amazing. She was reliable, knowledgable, friendly, and made the task of planning a wedding so much easier. Kennedy event planning was everything we needed in a planner and more. If you are looking for a wedding planner - look no further - you have found one of the most amazing vendors in Ottawa.

Stephen Cotnam

Shannon Kennedy was pivotal in helping to make the wedding of our daughter Elizabeth and our now Son in law Emmet, a wonderful and fun event. The most common accolade we heard from our families and friends was “Best Wedding EVER!! Shannon covered everything including preparation, rehearsal, ceremony, day of and wind down. Kathryn and I were very impressed with her calm, organized and thoughtful approach which also included exactly the right amount of humour. Thank you Shannon!

Karine Veilleux Jackson

Shannon is an amazing wedding planner. From the very start she surpassed all my expectations. She made my wedding day go by stress free. I am so happy we had her by our side while planning our wedding, I could not imagine doing it without her. Thank you Shannon.

Susan Rimmer

Kennedy Event Planning was invaluable in helping us organize and host the wedding celebration for our daughter and son in law who live in France and who would not be able to attend in person the necessary planning. Shannon's attention to detail, experience and talent for identifying what we all were visualizing ensured that we achieved an elegant, personal and intimate celebration. We highly recommend Shannon and we hope to use her services again in the future.

Natalie Eyking

We were so happy to have had Shannon as our wedding planner! She respected our vision, was professional throughout, addressed all of our concerns and made our wedding planning process as seamless as can be. She truly cares about her clients, and we felt that from our initial meeting to when all the fun was over. Shannon was lovely to work with and we couldn't recommend her enough!

A. Storm

We had a fantastic experience. Shannon rose to the occasion to put on a flawless event.

Megan M

Shannon helped us plan and coordinate our intimate wedding that took place this Fall. She is literally a superstar and we couldn't have asked for a more organized, down to earth and brilliant planner! She took care of everything, and our actual wedding day wouldn't have been the fun and care-free party it was without all of her help and hard work. I would recommend Shannon and her team in a heartbeat to anyone looking for help with their next event. Thanks again for everything! - Meg + Mandeep

A Moore

Kennedy Event Planning was absolutely the right choice for day-of coordination services for our wedding. We hired Shannon because we wanted our families and ourselves to enjoy the day without having to coordinate the event and put out fires. Shannon went over-and-above our expectations. Her industry contacts, expert advice and wedding planning experience made our wedding day perfect!

Marc Abdelnour

Working with Shannon and her team was such a realizing smooth process! We had solo many details and the entire wedding wad DIY! Shannon kept me calm through the whole process and brought my wedding vision to life! It could not have been more accurate to the dream wedding I had planned in my head! Would recommend her hands down! If you want to truly transform a wedding space into you fairy tail wedding, Shannon and her team will help you make that dream a reality! Recommend recommend recommend! Thank you Shannon for everything you did for us! xoxo Janelle and Marc