Meet your Planners
Behind the Clipboard
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We believe in the personal touches that make your wedding meaningful, romantic and unique. The name “Maid for the Bride” is exactly that – we are here to serve you when and where you need help most.
The best part is that you choose how much (or how little) assistance you require.
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Our goal is to cater to your needs, no matter where you are in the planning stages. No matter how large or small the request, we are always happy to lend a hand. Rather than relying on family and friends to get the details done, we take on the challenging tasks and help you coordinate, guide, delegate and deliver all of the key details.
All services are tailored to your individual needs. In fact, what you plan to spend is entirely up to you.
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So, let's get you married!
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Shalini MisirWPICC, DWC
Lead Wedding Planner, Coordinator & Designer
Having had the honour of planning, coordinating and designing weddings over the past 17 years in the Toronto and Thunder Bay areas, Shalini can confidently take the guesswork out of your hands. She specializes in personalized and unique weddings, meaning she loves to bring together different cultures, families and traditions to best showcase the couple and their unique relationship.
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She is versatile and has worked on weddings of all scales, from small elopements of with only witnesses in attendance, up to 1000 person receptions and everything in between. She has extensive experience with a wide variety of budgets, customs, traditions and communities.
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Shalini is a certified wedding planner, coordinator and destination planner with The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC). She also studied event planning at Humber College in Toronto. She has co-owned a successful event décor company and has just opened a new event company, Eventive, in 2023.
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Shalini now splits her time between Thunder Bay and Toronto with her two children and two dogs in tow. She prides herself on her experience, versatility, and detail-oriented skills. It is her goal to deliver flawless execution, personal touches and dedicated support. Above all, she is here to help make your wedding a unique reflection of you, as well as stress-free and unforgettable.
Gracie DekkerWPICC
Lead Wedding Coordinator & DIY Designer
Going into her third year of being a wedding coordinator with Maid For The Bride, Gracie has worked dozens of weddings and trained as an assistant for a year before becoming a lead coordinator. She has recently become a certified coordinator with The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC).
Gracie was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario and is a graduate from Hammarskjold High School. Post-grad, she initially went to school to become a Law Clerk. When she isn’t working weddings, she is creating social media content and working on event concept details with Eventive.
Gracie is enthusiastic about making your wedding day as special and stress-free as possible, while also building strong relationships with clients and vendors alike.