About us

Classic. Sophisticated. Refined. Timeless. Unforgettable.

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(those are just some of the words our clients use to describe us)

Founded in 2015, Sandra Bettina Weddings & Events is a boutique wedding planning firm specializing in weddings that embody contemporary luxury with a touch of tradition. With a focus on timeless and personal weddings, we customize and curate elegant weddings for couples in Edmonton, the Rocky Mountains and beyond. 

We believe in honouring a couple’s vision while providing expert advice and catering to each client’s unique wishes and needs, personality and style. Most importantly, we know how to throw an incredible party!

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 combining the process and the pretty

Our approach

Where the logistics and the aesthetics play an equally important role. When combined strategically, memorable magic happens for all the right reasons.

Meet Your Dream Team

Internationally Published wedding planners Based in edmonton

Armed with a love of weddings, Sandra launched SBWE in 2015 combining her passion for creativity and business. She is a Certified Wedding Coordinator through the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC) , a Certified Wedding & Event Designer (CWED) and a Bachelor of Commerce graduate from the University of Alberta School of Business. Known for a strong eye for detail and light hearted approach, Sandra makes wedding planning a process to look forward to. With years of experience producing events and working in the high-paced corporate world, Sandra brings professionalism, extensive organization, and fun to each event that she touches. 

She is considered an expert in the field as exemplified by many work publication features and contributions to press such as CTV, CBC, St.Albert Gazette & T8N Magazine on various wedding industry topics.

When she is not working, Sandra spends her time with her husband Tim & two daughters, Ariana and Maya!

Sandra

Owner & Lead Wedding planner / designer

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Get To Know Sandra

1. Favourite vacation spot

a) The Kenya safari, hands down.
b) Exploring the Tuscan vineyards
c) Montenegro, my childhood home!
d) Backpacking through Thailand

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2. Ideal date night?

a) Wine and dine me, please!
b) Fun at the Comic Strip and Rec Room
c) Hotel stay with brunch + spa day the next day
d) All of the above.

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What can I sey, I'm easy to plese!

3. Favourite Wedding Moment

a) The Room Reveal - juuuust fire 🔥 
b) Something about the music...
c) That Ceremonial Kiss! 
d) 100% The First Dance 

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4. Your zodiac sign is...

a) Scorpio
b) Leo (where the "Mane" comes in for XO & Mane!)
c) Gemini
d) Sagittarius

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5. If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Not needing to sleep... just imagine how productive you'd be!

6. ON YOUR BUCKET LIST IS...

Hiking Machu Picchu with our girls when they are older!

Jill

Taryn

Lead Wedding Assistant & Operations Coordinator 

Graphic Designer

After meeting in a new moms group when their daughters were just a few weeks old (fun fact, they are only 1 week apart and share almost the same name – Ariana & Alianna), Jill shared her earlier dream of being a wedding planner with Sandra. Soon after, she excitedly joined the team and has been an important part of the SBWE family since 2017. She is now also the Manager at Xo & Mane Boutique. Jill is a Certified Wedding Coordinator (WPICC) and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. In addition to her work experience with SBWE, she also has a lengthy background working in the finance world, a skillset that rounds out our creative team successfully.

Jill spends her days off with her husband whom she met when they were children at their families’ cabins where they were neighbours. Today they share their love of downhill and water skiing with their own daughters at the same place where they both learned as kids. A true full-circle moment! 

Jill

Lead Wedding Assistant & Operations Coordinator 

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Get To Know Jill

1. Favourite vacation spot

a) Eating my way through Italy
b) Backpacking through Thailand
c) Daydream on the Greek Islands
d) Bora Bora, need I say more?

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2. Your Zodiac sign Is...

a) Capricorn
b) Aries
c) Pisces
d) Virgo

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3. Favourite Wedding Moment

a) The First Dance
b) Wedding Party Entrance - a hoot!
c) The Speeches (aka the Roasts)
d) 100% Room Reveal

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4. on your bucket list is...

a) Bungee Jumping!!!
b) Eating Sushi in Japan
c) Run a 10K marathon
d) See the Northern Lights

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6. If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

A dolphin. They are smart and are the only other animal that has sex for pleasure!

5. What's your Favourite date night in Edmonton?

Definitely the Comic Strip!

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As the newest SBWE team member, Taryn brings together her love for technical skills and creativity in fine details!

As a trained graphic design graduate from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Taryn loves designing customized wedding day stationery that is a personal reflection of the couple. Her favourite part of her job is that every wedding has a different vibe and story, and that truly, no two are alike. 

When she is not designing, you can always find her hanging out with friends or finding new coffee spots around Edmonton.

Taryn

Graphic designer & wedding stationery designer

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Get To Know Taryn

1. Favourite vacation spot

a) Nashville, yeehaw
b) Ohhh, the Maldives!
c) Dreamy Tulum
d) Disneyworld. SO MAGICAL!!!

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2. FAvourite Clothing Brand

a) ASOS
b) Levi's
c) Aritzia
d) None! I prefer thrifting & and finding hidden gems

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3. Your Zodiac Sign is...

a)Aquarius
b) Taurus
c) Gemini
d) Scorpio

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4. Fav way to cheer myself up

a) Buying myself flowers
b) Bubble bath & rom com, please!
c) Where's the wine?
d) Writing poetry!

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6.  I WOULD DESCRIBE MY STYLE AS...

Modern 70s. I love all the rich tones and bellbottoms!

5. What's your ideal date night?

Going to the street performers festival and  trying all the food trucks

Armed with a love of weddings, Sandra launched SBWE in 2015 combining her passion for creativity and business. She is a Certified Wedding Coordinator through the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC) , a Certified Wedding & Event Designer (CWED) and a Bachelor of Commerce graduate from the University of Alberta School of Business. Known for a strong eye for detail and light hearted approach, Sandra makes wedding planning a process to look forward to. With years of experience producing events and working in the high-paced corporate world, Sandra brings professionalism, extensive organization, and fun to each event that she touches. 

She is considered an expert in the field as exemplified by many work publication features and contributions to press such as CTV, CBC, St.Albert Gazette & T8N Magazine on various wedding industry topics.

When she is not working, Sandra spends her time with her husband Tim & two daughters, Ariana and Maya!

Sandra

Owner & Lead Wedding planner & designer

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A Peek Behind The Scenes

The Experience

Learn more about the services we offer and how we can work together to bring your Pinterest board to life.

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The Galleries

Take a glimpse at some of our most recently celebrated weddings, each with their own flair and style infused in their love stories.

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The Shop

Explore our adorable boutique (if we do say so ourselves) that has all of your lifestyle and bridal accessory needs!

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