Opal & Oak Occasions

Last reviewed: August 13, 2026. Business status: Active.

Opal & Oak Occasions’ current official identity is Opal & Oak Events, a Red Deer wedding planner led by owner Megan. The official website uses the distinctive Opal & Oak name, identifies the business as a wedding-planning service, and provides a consultation contact route. The earlier Calgary location, telephone number and unrelated salon website were not confirmed and are not used here.

The business presents four wedding and event support options: full planning, wedding day management, event design and setup, plus event setup and teardown. The site describes packages as customisable, so couples can use this profile to identify the documented options and prepare focused questions before booking.

Identity and review scope

Last reviewed: August 13, 2026. This profile is based on Opal & Oak Events’ official website. Its name differs slightly from this page’s legacy title, but the official brand shares the distinctive “Opal” and “Oak” terms and is clearly connected to wedding and event coordination in Red Deer, Alberta.

The official site identifies Megan as the owner and says she became a certified wedding and event coordinator through the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada in 2020. It does not publish a street address, postal code or telephone number, so those details are intentionally left blank rather than reconstructed from older listings.

Services and specialization

The official services page lists full planning, wedding day management, event design and setup, and event setup and teardown. Full planning is described as covering venue selection, vendor coordination, design, logistics and timeline management.

Wedding Day Management is also described as month-of coordination. The published scope includes vendor arrivals, timeline execution, last-minute problem solving and keeping setup on track. Event Design & Setup covers design elements such as colour palettes, floral arrangements, lighting and décor. Setup and teardown is presented as practical support for décor placement, table arrangements, pack-up and venue reset.

The website does not currently publish a separate partial-planning package, guest-count limit, event-type limit or full inclusion list for each option. Couples needing a narrower planning scope should ask whether the custom package discussion can address that need.

Service area and who it may suit

Opal & Oak Events identifies its location as Red Deer, Alberta. The official website does not state a defined travel radius, destination-wedding policy or whether travel fees apply, so this profile does not assume service throughout Central Alberta or beyond.

The documented service mix may suit couples who want help from the earliest venue and vendor decisions, as well as couples who have planned much of the wedding and want management closer to the date. It may also be relevant for couples seeking design and setup support without assigning every planning task. Suitability ultimately depends on the event date, venue, location, budget and the final written scope.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the clear separation of services on the official website: full planning, wedding day management, design and setup, and setup and teardown each have a stated focus. The site also gives published starting prices, which provides a practical first point for an inquiry rather than requiring couples to begin with no pricing context.

Another documented feature is the direct contact route: the official contact page invites prospective clients to complete a form and says Megan will reply. The owner’s official biography also records wedding and event coordinator certification through the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada in 2020.

Important practical limitations are evidence gaps, not negative findings. The official site does not display a street mailing address, phone number, fixed service boundary, date availability, contract terms, insurance information, payment schedule or package-by-package inclusions. Those items should be confirmed directly before a deposit or booking decision.

Pricing

Current starting prices are explicitly published on the official services page: full planning starts at $5,000; wedding day management starts at $1,500; event design and setup starts at $1,000; and event setup and teardown starts at $650. The page does not state whether these figures include applicable taxes, travel, rentals, décor purchases, venue requirements or other third-party costs.

Because the business says packages can be customised, couples should treat the listed figures as starting points rather than a complete quote. Ask for the exact scope, what is included and excluded, travel or mileage treatment, overtime, payment milestones, retainer terms and cancellation or postponement terms in writing.

Contact and booking

The official website directs prospective clients to book a consultation through its contact form. It also publishes the email address megan@opalandoakevents.ca. No official telephone number is displayed on the pages reviewed.

For a useful first inquiry, include the wedding date, venue or planned location, estimated guest count, planning stage, which of the four services interests you and whether setup or teardown is required. Ask whether the date is available before treating the contact route as a confirmed booking.

What couples should confirm

Confirm which named service best fits the event: full planning, wedding day management, event design and setup, or setup and teardown. Request a written scope identifying the planner’s responsibilities, vendor communication, timeline creation, onsite coverage, setup work and teardown work.

Also confirm the service area for the venue, any travel charges, total price before taxes and add-ons, payment and cancellation terms, insurance requirements, staffing or backup arrangements, and current availability. These details are not fully published on the official site and can materially affect the final booking decision.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Opal & Oak Occasions now called Opal & Oak Events?

The official website identifies the current business as Opal & Oak Events in Red Deer, Alberta. This profile uses that confirmed official name rather than the unverified legacy details.

Does Opal & Oak Events offer month-of coordination?

Yes. The official services page calls this Wedding Day Management and describes it as month-of coordination, with a published starting price of $1,500.

What prices does Opal & Oak Events publish?

The official site lists starting prices of $5,000 for full planning, $1,500 for wedding day management, $1,000 for event design and setup, and $650 for event setup and teardown. A complete quote and inclusions must be confirmed directly.

Sources checked

• Wedding Planner | Opal & Oak Events | Red Deer
• services | Opal & Oak Events
• about | Opal & Oak Events
• contact | Opal & Oak Events

Website: https://www.opalandoakevents.ca/