Frequently Asked Questions

What does a wedding planner do? And what can a wedding planner do for me?

Although wedding planning is a thrilling experience, it can also be incredibly time consuming and sometimes overwhelming for brides and couples. A wedding planner will manage your wedding so that you are able to focus on what you enjoy about wedding planning while having a professional guide you through the unfamiliar aspects of wedding planning.

A wedding planner is able to fulfill your ideas in a practical manner, refining your wedding details and matching you with suitable vendors. A wedding planner will also be able to honestly explore your ideas so that you are not caving to familial/friend pressures.

Managing the logistical details of your wedding day can be a full-time job (and you already have one!), and it is impossible for you to be directing everyone while you are supposed to be focused on your wedding day. Every detail in a wedding needs to be treated with equal importance to create the stunning day you are craving, and a wedding planner oversees these details for you.

With such an important event in your life, can you really afford to be overwhelmed by all of the legwork and management of details to guarantee your wedding is just as you imagine? You don’t want to miss out on your own wedding day because you are constantly worrying. Look through our different wedding planning services for brides and couples around the Calgary area and contact Sweet Stylings wedding planners to see what a wedding planner can do for you!

What does a wedding designer do?

We often meet couples who have trouble streamlining all of their wedding ideas. With the popularity of wedding blogs and wedding shows, you may be overloaded with wedding ideas and can’t focus on a clear direction.

As wedding designers, we help you concentrate on the ideas that are most important to you and, together, we will find the right design for you as a couple…we may even come up with some ideas you have not even thought of.

Many couples worry that hiring a wedding planner and/or designer means that someone is taking over their wedding. This is not the case, as we are here to use our experience and specific skills to create what you are envisioning in addition to guiding you with suggestions. You are welcome to be as involved as you would like!

Sweet Stylings offers two packages for wedding design: Complete Wedding Planning & Design and also Design + Wedding Day Management. But if you are looking for something different, please contact us for a wedding design custom quote.

How do you determine your pricing?

Our pricing reflects our experience in the wedding industry as well as the quality of service we offer for your wedding planning journey with us. We have base fees for all of our packages, and the fee varies based on the specific details that are unique to your wedding.

For our Complete Wedding Planning & Design service, we offer a flat price based on a design fee and details like your guest count, your overall budget and potential complexity of decor. For Design + Wedding day Management and Wedding Day Management, your pricing is determined by the location(s) of your wedding, your guest count and the complexity of your decor or entertainment elements. For a custom Sugar Bar sweet table, your quote is based on the cost of food, cost of supplies, a design and labour fee based on a percentage of your costs, and a flat set-up and/or tear-down fee.

Our services are an investment in your peace of mind and guidance for your wedding day. Please contact us for your complimentary initial meeting to see if we are a match for you!

Can I pick and choose what parts of your services I want and do not want?

We have planned out our services so that we can provide the best and most in-depth level of service for our clients. With that said, you can always use our contact form to request a complimentary initial consultation to investigate all of your needs and choose the best service for you. Flexibility is an option but will need to be discussed further during the initial meeting.

Are you available for weddings and events outside of Calgary?

Yes! Please do not hesitate to discuss your details by going to the Sweet Stylings Contact page.

Why should I want a Sugar Bar?

A better question would be why wouldn’t you want a custom Sugar Bar? A custom Sugar Bar is a fun and interactive experience for your guests with a sweet reward for them. While the traditional cake cutting is lovely and symbolic, most guests do not (surprisingly) end up eating the cake. Instead of limiting your guests to one type of dessert, why not give your guests options and let them share in some of your favourite sweets?

Check out Calgary dessert tables: What is a dessert table anyway for more information.

Why should I hire Sweet Stylings to design a Sugar Bar for me instead of making my own sweet table?

Our Sugar Bar sweet table services are a great option for people who don’t have the time or dedication to invest in the work it takes to design and execute a sweet table for their wedding or intimate event. After all, if you are the Bride or a hostess, you cannot possibly be everywhere at once, so let us help you! Sweet Stylings will work with you to design a concept that is fitting for you while providing you with the particular supplies needed for your display.

We prepare for your event by setting up your Sugar Bar design and styling everything impeccably so that you don’t have to worry about a thing.

Contact us for your Sugar Bar sweet table!

Do you make any of the food for the Sugar Bars?

No. We, at Sweet Stylings, are not licensed bakers or pastry/dessert chefs. Although we love baking as a hobby, we work with amazing vendors that can take our ideas and designs and bring them to life for our Sugar Bars.

Do you offer rentals of your cake stands and plating?

No. Our inventory is exclusively for our Sugar Bar clients in order to manage our supplies and prevent breakage and loss.

Are you hiring?

If you are looking to gain hands-on experience in the wedding industry, consider contacting Sweet Stylings for the opportunity to join our staff. We are always looking for applicants that share our enthusiasm, superb attention to detail, strong work ethic and pursuit of quality and precision.

Members of our team must be able to take direction well, be resourceful, take initiative and work efficiently on their own and as part of team. Ideal candidates must be available evenings and/or weekends. While a love for weddings is a bonus, heavy emphasis is placed on good work ethic. Please go to the Sweet Stylings Contact page and write “careers” in the subject line and be prepared to provide a resume and short cover letter, or refer to
Sweet Stylings Careers for more information.