Reviews of Graceful Weddings and Events (Event Planner)

Jessica Sellers

Hannah is a life saver. She is the only reason we managed to pull off such an amazing wedding day when COVID forced us to completely change our plans. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone. If you plan on using a wedding planner, Hannah and Graceful are the best option available.

Julia Thompson

I could not speak more highly of our experience of working with Hannah for our recent wedding! AMAZING does not even cut it. From being out of province and planning a wedding in Halifax, Hannah went above and beyond for us and executed a flawless beautiful day. She took care of every detail to perfection. Not only is she so responsive, organized, and professional she is a sweet heart and it felt like I had a good friend or family member watching over our wedding day to make sure everything was perfect. Our day was absolutely perfect and everything ran seamless thanks to Hannah and her team! I could not have done it without her. Without a question an ASSEST to any wedding you are trying to plan. She also didn’t miss a single detail with set up our room looked so beautiful thanks to her. I felt so calm the day of knowing she was there! Thank you Hannah for making our day so perfect we couldn’t have done it without you!

JiLL KiLEY

Hannah was an absolute delight to work with. She makes you feel incredibly comfortable and always shows up happy. I couldn't recommend her more for your big day!

Kelly Coolen

Hannah at Graceful Weddings was the most pleasant person to work with! I recently worked with her to plan and coordinate my outdoor August wedding. Hannah was always available to answer design and decor questions and to share her opinions! I trusted her 100% through the process as she is so professional and has an eye for making things look spectacular. Hannah set up and decorated my venue, made the flip after the ceremony to the dinner, and made sure everything looked pretty again before she left at the end of the night. She dealt with all vendors on the day of and was available for questions and anything that popped up last minute! My family or I didn't have to lift a finger and my "best day ever" flowed seamlessly from start to finish :) We were so so happy with the outcome of our day and with the way everything looked when it all came together. Thanks again Hannah!! <3

Rebecca Dimock

We worked with Hannah to plan our wedding in Chester at the Captains House and Chester Yacht Club! We loved getting to know Hannah throughout the planning process, she’s an absolute sweetheart! She did an excellent job coordinating the communication and details for all our vendors, especially while working with two venues. It was so helpful to have someone who had lots of experience with the local wedding industry as an extra ear to talk through details or budget decisions with. Our favourite part of working with Hannah was how blown away we were on the day of seeing our vision come to life, including everything from the venue design down to the smaller details. The day goes by too quickly and looking back we truly got to enjoy every minute of our day because the set up, decor, vendor communication, and overall coordination of the day was all taken care of! We would definitely recommend working with Hannah!! - Julie & Scott

devyn kirkwood

Hannah was such an invaluable part of planning our wedding. She happily took on (and rocked!) all the challenges associated with a super unconventional venue, out-of-the-way location, and did it all with us out of province. Hannah made sure we had an awesome stress free experience from creation to fruition. She did such an an amazing job, respected our budget, and handled any issues that arose extremely professionally. We cannot thank her enough!!!

Verena Rizg

Being so close with Hannah and having her involved with our big day was so special. Hannah was with us from the beginning - we originally planned our wedding for May 2020 and had almost all the details ironed out when COVID took us by surprise. Naturally we postponed, and later decided on our smaller ceremony in August on pretty short notice! Every step of the way, Hannah was there with advice and to assure us everything would turn out. Hannah’s amazing taste and eye for the fine details helped us reimagine what our day would look like after needing to change everything from our date, to our venue, to our guest list. She was there to help with site visits, timeline, styling, brainstorming… the list goes on. She was happy to take as much off our plate as we needed, and also to let us take on the things we wanted to and give trusted advice. Her flexible approach really made all the difference! One thing I couldn’t imagine doing without Hannah was selecting vendors. This process was so much easier with her help - not only does she have strong working relationships with so many amazing businesses, but she has a way of knowing exactly who will fit your vision and deliver the best product for your day. I know I can trust her judgement, and having her guidance on these choices definitely relieved a lot of stress. I felt 100% comfortable coming to Hannah with all of my questions. She really allowed us to express ourselves and create a celebration that was unique to us and so, so special. It didn’t matter if all of our choices were conventional or fit the norm. She was always up to customize plans and let our love story shine through. In my opinion, that is exactly what you need in a wedding planner - someone who knows how to make the most authentic celebration for you. Hannah has so much experience planning so many different types of weddings. As a friend, I’ve seen her at work and would trust her to make any celebration perfect for any couple. I’m not in the slightest bit surprised that she worked her magic on us, too!!

Marie Roy

Having Hannah as our planner was nothing short of amazing. Her biggest priority was to make sure our wedding day was exactly how we wanted it to be- and it was just that. Hannah helped us with deadlines, made selecting decor really fun, and was generally amazing when any obstacles arose leading up to our special day. She always kept the budget in mind and was great at offering alternative options whenever necessary. Hannah paid close attention to every little detail, and she put her whole heart into making our wedding a dream wedding. As well, she was a fantastic liaison with all our vendors ensuring smooth communication and execution of our plans. I highly recommend Hannah as a wedding planner. Look no further, she is the special events planner for you!

Candice MacNeil

Graceful Weddings & Events is absolutely amazing!! Hannah is beyond fabulous. She is so lovely, patient, and supportive. It was like planning our wedding with my best friend. Hannah looked after every detail. She ensured that everything was perfect and exactly how we envisioned it. She took care of every request with grace. Even when we threw her a curveball and made some significant last minute changes, Hannah ebbed and flowed seamlessly. I cannot thank her enough for making our dreams come true! The absolute best wedding planner…book her today!!!!

Josée Belcourt

Words cannot express how lovely Hannah is as a wedding planner and as an individual. As her longest clients to date (will be 3 years, thanks covid!) I can not thank Hannah enough. When I first met Hannah, her passion for wedding planning radiated through her and she made sure to make our day a priority in her life. With covid, we decided to elope and have a larger ceremony at a later date. Hannah went above and beyond to make our elopement day as special as it could be and even agreed to be my witness (and acted as my MOH). Throughout our planning process, Hannah has become one of my best friends and I know given the chance, she could build just as special of a connection with her other brides. I have recommended Hannah to everyone I know and will continue to do so! Oh, and Zach is just as great too!

WILLIAM GUAY

We hired Hannah of Graceful Events to help with our daughter’s wedding in Nova Scotia in early 2020, just as the pandemic was beginning. Through all the confusion, changes and challenges over the past year and a half, Hannah has been selflessly supportive and very flexible when plans were adjusted due to the continued US border closings. When we shifted, last minute to a much smaller, more intimate ceremony/dinner celebration, she quickly changed gears and jumped into action with the new plan. She even found a way to rearrange her busy schedule so she could be there the day of the wedding, and we were so thankful that she was. She skillfully created a beautiful setting at the oceanfront venue, that, coupled with her calm efficiency made everything perfect for our daughter, son-in-law and guests. Hannah is awesome, she is a knowledgeable, invaluable resource in the event coordinating process. We couldn’t have chosen a better planner, period! Kathryn & Bill Kennebunkport, Maine

Megan Neil

Words cannot express how lovely Hannah is as a wedding planner and as an individual. As her longest clients to date (will be 3 years, thanks covid!) I can not thank Hannah enough. When I first met Hannah, her passion for wedding planning radiated through her and she made sure to make our day a priority in her life. With covid, we decided to elope and have a larger ceremony at a later date. Hannah went above and beyond to make our elopement day as special as it could be and even agreed to be my witness (and acted as my MOH). Throughout our planning process, Hannah has become one of my best friends and I know given the chance, she could build just as special of a connection with her other brides. I have recommended Hannah to everyone I know and will continue to do so! Oh, and Zach is just as great too!

Cory Porteous

I cannot say enough good things about Hannah! I tell everyone that by far the best decision I ever made when starting my wedding planning process was hiring Hannah! We hired Hannah in November 2019 for our July 2020 wedding which we postponed to April 2021 due to COVID and not only did she have things changed and rebooked within days, she found the best solutions for any changes in vendors we required no problem. Then when COVID restrictions changed again, we had to change our wedding location & venue with only 48 hours notice and she was totally up for the challenge, kept me calm throughout it all with a smile on her face and her positive attitude! Our guests were shocked with the result - you would’ve thought it was the original plan, the ceremony and reception venues were gorgeous! She is so sweet, professional, caring organized - I could go on forever! Hannah is the best wedding planner you could possibly have - consider yourself incredibly lucky if you are able to hire her, I can promise you will not be disappointed! ????

Morgan Knickle Smith

Hannah was a true angel though our wedding planning process. She was so thoughtful and did everything in her power to help us as we navigated the stress of wedding planning in a pandemic. Her attention to detail and her experience is evident in everything she does. Hannah, we cannot thank you enough for all that you've done for us. You helped make our special day unforgettable and we are eternally grateful! We love you! ???? Verena and Christopher

Nicole Woodley

Hannah was so incredible to work with. Not only does she have an extremely keen eye when it comes to weddings, but she truly is the sweetest person. She was super responsive to all of our needs and went above and beyond leading up to and on the day of our wedding. When I tell you our timeline was perfectly executed and not a thing out of place, this was because of Hannah and her team. I didn't have to worry about anything on the day of our wedding and Hannah's calm demeanor put everyone at ease. I can truly say we had the perfect wedding day thanks to Graceful Weddings!

Anna Deacon

Hiring Hannah was the best thing we did in the wedding planning process. If you’re thinking about a wedding planner, no matter how much or little oversight you need, Hannah is the absolute best at what she does. In typically COVID fashion, our wedding planning was constantly evolving over time and Hannah helped up seamlessly navigate the (many) obstacles we faced. From liaising with a new venue who had limited experience with weddings, to advice on rentals/menus/flowers, she helped us create our create our dream day. One of Graceful’s greatest strength is how connected this business is within the wedding community. They are well respected and so very knowledgeable about what’s out there - at every different price point. She helped us hire an A-list of vendors, which really enhanced our planning experience and took away so much of the stress. Honestly, I wish I had the words to truly capture all the qualities Hannah embodies and what she brings to your big day with her services. She is organized, reliable, incredible kindhearted and a true problem solver. She also is very creative and will no doubt bring your Pinterest visions to life. Although we hired Graceful, we found a lifelong friend in Hannah and we couldn’t be more grateful for all she has done for us.

Megan Van den Hof

Well, we are married finally!!! :') <33 We called Hannah about a year and a half after we got engaged. We had no idea where to start with wedding planning. We needed someone to help us get started. Hannah is the wedding planner you never knew you needed but really, you couldn't have done it without her. She has all the connections - venues, stationary, florals, photography, video, whatever you need- she will be at your side. She even had a spreadsheet & schedule for us to follow to keep everything on track. We got the full package (highly recommend if you can afford it in your wedding budget!). Our wedding was planned for May 2021, it ended up being the most beautiful elopement. Hannah was there for us in an actual lockdown!! What more can you say, or ask for? Thank you Graceful Weddings aka Hannah, Zach & Honey, for all that you have done. It is near & dear to our hearts and we will always remember these beautiful memories. Cheers to our now 2022 Wedding!! The positive to our wedding being cancelled due to a provincial shut down is that we now have postponed and can work with Hannah for another year. We know this additional time and shuffling of events will only make the big day that much better. Who knew I would find an amazing human & friend in my wedding planner searches? Han I could go on about you forever! Love, Liz & Chris aka The Happy Couple *Pictures of our small elopement - private table for 5 in our Cabin @ the Venue // Hannah repurposed the arbour florals & placed them on our table. She added beautiful decor to make it feel sweet & special. It was perfect.

Renee Amiro

Hannah and Aurora went above and beyond to facilitate our Canadian destination wedding. From planning, sourcing linens and chairs, coordinating the rehearsal, to finding&buying last minute false lashes en route to Cape Breton (amongst many, many other things), she ensured every aspect of our day was executed according to plan. Hannah and I communicated on a regular basis throughout the year leading up to our wedding day. Her well organized emails, calls, and smart use of google docs, kept everyone on the same page, made certain nothing was missed, and created an overall stress-free process. Hannah and her assistant were very professional and upbeat throughout the weekend. They coordinated the rehearsal (on the eve of the wedding), decorated our wedding venue, liaised with all the vendors (prior to and on the day of), executed the wedding timeline, venue tear-down, and all the many “behind the scenes,” including pinning the boutonnières, cueing the musicians and bridesmaids during the procession, and assisting the emcees during the reception (to name a few). To anyone debating if hiring her is worth the cost, the answer is YES. I highly recommend both the partial planning and day-of décor & coordination services.

Kaitlin Bradley

Hannah is great! She’s very friendly and makes you feel at ease about the planning and coordinating of your big day! All of the vendors that we worked with had very positive things to say about Hannah and we felt we were in good hands. I would highly recommend her for your wedding planning/day of coordination!

Megan Neil

A million thank yous to Hannah. I can't say enough about her. She went above and beyond... everything for my son's wedding was perfect. Hannah is very professional, she took the vision and a dream came true. I love how she is so flexible and creative, not to mention she is a wonderful person and did a phenomenal job, within the budget. The bride, groom and the guest were very impressed. I would recommend her to everyone.

Ashley McCrickard

I really enjoyed working with Hannah during a recent styled shoot we did together! She was incredibly helpful in organizing the event. I had a huge list of vendors that needed to be organized in a small 4 hour window and she had everyone show up and deliver exactly how and what I had hoped! Her communication skills are incredible and she is SUPER organized! We even had weather issues (thanks Winter!) and she was relaxed and easy going and was able to make sure things were planned ahead of schedule so that the snowstorm wouldn't stop us!

Julie Himmelman

I highly recommend Graceful Weddings & Events! My original wedding plans were cancelled due to Covid-19 but my husband and I were set on still getting married on our day. We originally didn't have a planner due to our original venue providing one - but once we had to change plans to a smaller wedding in my mom's backyard I reached out to Hannah to see if she would be able to help. She quickly hopped on board and from there exceeded all of my expectations and more. I can't imagine trying to do everything she did myself especially after all of the stress Covid had on our plans. Hannah and Zach went above and beyond for Rob and I, they even helped out for our rehearsal dinner. The attention to detail Hannah had and her ability to take my vision and turn it into a reality was incredible. I can proudly say Hannah is now a friend and I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. She is truly amazing at what she does! I could go on and on about how incredible she is but all I will say is you will not regret having Hannah and her team be a part of your special day.

katelynn mcleod

Hannah's commitment to perfection and attention to detail is unmatched! I booked her day-of coordination services for my wedding and I could not be happier with this decision. Throughout the entire planning process (and re-planning due to COVID), Hannah was amazing to work with. She's organized, knowledgeable and thoughtful, and her passion for weddings is evident in every interaction. On the day of my wedding, I was able to relax and enjoy every moment with family and friends while Hannah handled all of the logistics, and the day went off without a hitch! The peace of mind I had was worth every penny, and I would highly recommend Hannah to future brides. She's not only great at her job, she's also so personable and lovely that I felt like I was working with a friend rather than a vendor. Thank you, Hannah, for giving me the wedding day of my dreams!

Corey M

Hannah and Zach are amazing! I cannot recommend Graceful Weddings and Events enough. If you are thinking about getting a wedding planner definitely do it, and definitely hire them! We ended up needing a wedding planner very last minute (Tuesday before the wedding on Saturday last minute), and Hannah was very organized, highly detailed, super responsive, and made the whole day so much easier! She and Zach did all of the set-up, kept the event on schedule and running smoothly, and were also just generally awesome positive fun people to have around  Hannah even answered my questions after the wedding about vendor pick-ups and everything else! 10/10 recommend!

Laurel Hogan

Hannah is such an amazing person. She made the whole process from wedding planning, to date changes, adding an elopement and juggling all of the covid regulations, the most stress free and easy process I could ever imagine. I wouldn’t have been able to keep track of all the vendors, set up, timeline and general day of organization without her. She is so professional and dealt with any issues that came up right away. I highly highly recommend Hannah to anyone who is planning a wedding or party in the future! Thank you so much for helping to make our (two) days so perfectly amazing <3

Michele Moore

I would highly recommend Graceful Weddings and Events! We planned our wedding from out-of-province and can't imagine doing so without Hannah. She is very organized, creative, dependable, calm under pressure, and always willing to go the extra mile. We and our families had the best day, knowing that Hannah had everything taken care of!

Susan Whalen

Being organized is obviously one of the things you'd want your wedding planner to be and Graceful is just that! Working along side Hannah in a recent editorial shoot was a breeze, she kept everything on schedule and it turned out so beautifully. She made sure we knew exactly what she needed so we could come prepared with all our paper goodies.

Elizabeth Pouw

From the onset of hiring Hannah as our wedding planner, it was clear why she came so highly recommended. Hannah’s professionalism, attention to detail, and calm demeanor were just some of the traits that drew us in. Our wedding would note have been an easy one to help with. With four different locations - indoor and outside, during a pandemic - Hannah was able to make everything look and feel magical. I can only imagine the many fires she had to put out throughout the day, just to ensure we had the best time of our lives. For anyone looking for a Rockstar planner, look no further, as Hannah truly is the best. - Julia & Elliot

Autumn Grant

My wedding was just yesterday and Hannah Forrest planned it! It was literally the best and most fun day of my life and it is all due to Hannah (and like marrying my husband... but mostly Hannah lol) I am so unorganized and she planned everything and planned it beautifully! I was like a guest at my own wedding which is exactly what I wanted! Everything I asked she got done and better than I could have imagined! Also was very accomadating as we had a lot of meetings on the phone! She knows everyone involved with weddings so we got the best people for hair/makeup/flowers! She was the best wedding decision that we made (apart from each other but really probably mostly Hannah haha) Would 30/10 reccomend!!

Maryn Walzak

As a vendor (hairstylist) that has partnered with the Graceful team on many weddings and styled shoots, I truly can say Hannah is an amazing planner! Her attention to detail and scheduling is impeccable, and she always wants to make sure that not only are the brides/ models are happy but vendors also have everything they need. You will not be disappointed with Graceful Weddings and Events by your side!

Aurora Douthwright

Hannah was recommended to me at a time when I was feeling pretty miserable about wedding planning (and the pandemic certainly wasn’t helping). After one phone call with her, I instantly felt like a weight was lifted off and I could feel excited again. This was such a gift! Hannah was so efficient and organized, and thought of countless things that were necessary but never would have crossed my mind. On the day, she went above and beyond by picking up and lending items for us. She and her assistant/partner even helped look after our dogs during the festivities! Our guests all commented on how amazing her work was. One thing I really appreciated is that even though our wedding was very small (basically an elopement), Hannah always made us feel prioritized and special; nothing was an afterthought and all details were considered. We are so grateful to her for keeping us sane and making us and our guests feel special! I would wholeheartedly recommend Hannah to anyone and everyone getting married!

Amanda Anderson

We can't thank Hannah enough for making our dream wedding day possible on very short notice, and despite what has been an especially challenging time to plan a wedding. Due to COVID-19, my husband and I canceled our originally-scheduled August 2020 wedding. A few weeks after our would-be wedding day, I reached out to Hannah to ask for her opinion on the feasibility of planning an outdoor elopement ceremony sometime in September. Hannah provided immediate peace of mind and got to work right away, identifying options and developing an entirely new plan for our wedding day. She truly made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. With Hannah's help, we were able to secure a beautiful venue that I never would have thought possible on such short notice. She also took the time to provide us with excellent vendor recommendations, and coordinated all of the logistical details of our wedding. This ended up saving us an enormous amount of time and energy and made the whole process so much easier! I really appreciated all of Hannah's thoughtful, calming and timely responses to my (many) questions, not to mention her professionalism and kindness. Hannah truly has an eye for detail, and went above and beyond to enhance our day in any way that she could. She truly cares about her clients, and it shows. With Hannah's industry experience, strong connections to key vendors, diligence and positive attitude, we would absolutely recommend Graceful Weddings to anyone. Hannah, we sincerely appreciate everything you did for us. We could not have pulled this off on our own, and can't wait to plan our reception with you!