We’re
Corina & Sydney
And we’re the
Un-Wedding Planners
Multi-passionate, creative rebels, dedicated to helping you have a wedding experience inspired by what really matters
Hello!
Photo Credit: Katie Burnett Photography
Photo Credit: Katie Burnett Photography
We’re
Corina & Sydney
And we’re the
Un-Wedding Planners
Multi-passionate, creative rebels, dedicated to helping you have a wedding experience inspired by what really matters
Hello!
Left Photo Credit: Twenty Four Photo and Video | Right Photo Credit: Staff Photo
So how did we get here?
Well, like most things,
it starts with a good story
We’re about to scoot back in time a decade, so grab some neck support and prepare yourself for a wild ride through history
(AND DON’T MIND US IF WE SWEAR A LITTLE…)
About
a decade ago, Corina had a wedding.
This is her →
Photo Credit: Katie Burnett Photography
Believe it or not, this unicorn-haired trailblazer wasn’t always quite so outspoken. A big, traditional wedding was what was expected of her, both by her family and by a very pushy media and industry, and so that’s exactly the wedding she had.
A few years later, the unthinkable happened
Corina unexpectedly lost her father and one of her best friends within mere days of each other.
In times of grief, struggle, and despair, the people who supported her were a small portion of the faces who she had worked so hard to please in her time of joy.
She blinked and the expectations she had been held to were suddenly *BULLSHIT*.
And when this girl starts questioning something, you bet she’s going to do her research.
So when Corina started her wedding planning business, Your Personal Fairy Tale in 2015, she focused on planning custom weddings that didn’t conform to anyone’s expectations and instead focused on the true desires of the couple.
In 2019, a young upstart coming from the world of inclusive summer camps found this message very appealing. Sydney sent Corina her resume in an email that Corina still gushes about as “the greatest application [she has] ever read in [her] history of hiring”.
Sydney likes words.
This is her→
So Corina invited Sydney to join the team as an event assistant, and be Number One when making wedding day magic happen.
Together this dynamic duo proved they were able to make those details come together as no one else could!
Photo Credit: Katie Burnett Photography
Sydney
likes words.
This is her↓
Photo Credit: Katie Burnett Photography
So Corina invited Sydney to join the team as an event assistant, and be Number One when making wedding day magic happen.
Together this dynamic duo proved they were able to make those details come together as no one else could!
Then in 2020, the world fell to shit. And by that, we mean that there was a big ol’ pandemic called COVID-19. (Honestly, it’s a bit weird that we have to tell you that. It was kind of big news!)
Already considering directing her business to focus solely on intimate weddings, Corina found the perfect reason to rebrand. Shortening guest limits comes with shortening business names and Your Personal Fairy Tale became YPF Weddings & Co.
While laid off from her job at a gym for – You guessed it, falling over and destroying her knee while jogging a short distance – Sydney was able to spend more time working with Corina and building ideas for the future of YPF.
Their super-neurodivergent brains came together in an explosion of unicorn feathers and wood chips and Corina decided the pairing was so good, she’d tell Sydney where she kept the secret stash of cookies in the office.
Photo Credit: Katie Burnett Photography
Together they got into cyclic conversations about responsible business practices, human-centric design, pretty stuff, and injustice. Sydney pointed out that the Instagram handle Corina had been using for years was the strongest conversation starter around. And thus, rebrand number three happened and The Un-Wedding Movement was born.
Here we are today, the Un-Wedding Planners of the Un-Wedding Movement, operated by YPF Weddings & Co. Inc.
We are dedicated to each event so that nothing ever feels like it’s done because “that’s how it’s always been done”. We are believers and students of experience design and purpose-driven experiences.
Weddings are an investment into the life you as partners are building together. You wouldn’t invest in your future by paying for stocks in someone else’s name, so why invest your emotions, time, and money into the expectations of someone else?
Instead, we help you discover the purpose behind your wedding, which will guide you through the whole planning process and help to ensure we create a wedding that is authentic to who you are and how you want to celebrate.
When you plan an Un-Wedding, you’re saying fuck the rules, this is who we are and how we love and this is how we are going to celebrate it
We happen to like people who talk like that
Photo Credit: Studios Photography
Corina’s professionalism and reliability made working with her a pleasure. She provided us with advice, guidance, and contacts, and really paid attention to the details.
The wedding planning process for us was relatively stress-free because we knew she had our backs. We didn’t worry about any logistics on the day of because she had it taken care of. Highly recommend!
— Julie & Nick
Our Promise
When You Work with Us
We Will Strive to:
Photo Credit: Gabriela Cruz Photography
Be inclusive in every detail
lead you through a wedding planning process that is fun and approachable
advocate for you and your wedding vision
respect and be honest with you every step of the way
create a wedding experience that is undeniably you
Photo Credit: Gabriela Cruz Photography
What We Believe
Our Mission
To create a movement that empowers nearlyweds to shrink their guest lists, throw out the wedding rulebook, and instead plan a wedding that focuses only on the things that matter most to them.
To lead our clients in the planning of a wedding that is purpose-driven & features experiences that will allow them to celebrate and connect with their guests in meaningful, memorable ways.
To empower them to be bold, be daring, and most of all, be true to themselves.
Our Vision
To generate change in the wedding marketplace by creating innovative weddings & exceptional client experiences that shake up the norms and drive future trends.
To be inclusivity warriors that lead the way in revolutionizing the wedding industry by calling for equal representation and celebration of all bodies & relationships in wedding media and publications.
Our Values
Belonging
Love is love. Everyone is welcome. Provide an inclusive, accessible & safe space for staff, vendors, nearlyweds & their guests alike.
Authenticity
Be real, be transparent & be honest in all interactions. Lead with empathy & vulnerability.
Experience
People matter.
Make every interaction count, even the small ones. They are all relevant.
Teamwork
Build teams of creative partners & work together towards creating the best outcome for our clients.
Imagination
Take risks.
Explore possibilities, embrace the non-conventional and think outside the box.
Sustainability
Love on our planet. Conserve resources, avoid unnecessary waste & operate paperlessly. Support our community.
Meet the Team
We’re a bunch of caring, creative, crazy people ready to help you plan the ultimate wedding experience
Photo Credit: Twenty Four Photo and Film
Interested in Working with Me?
Corina Waldie | WPICC, DWC, CIP
Founding Partner | Lead Un-Wedding Planner
Pronouns: She/They
Hi there! I’m Corina! While I wear many hats around here officially I’m the Founding Partner and Lead Un-Wedding Planner & Designer for the Un-Wedding Movement.
I love to travel, study and interpret history, cook & bake (and eat!), play both board & video games, and hang out with my husband Jon.
I describe myself as an unapologetic, neurodivergent unicorn, here to not only plan fabulous experiences but to help my clients plan a wedding that puts the focus on that what truly matters.
I hold certifications in both wedding planning (WPICC) and destination wedding planning (DWC) from The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada, as well as hold LGBTQ+ inclusive certification (CIP) from Equally Wed. Since becoming a wedding planner in 2015, I’ve had opportunities to plan weddings and events of all shapes and sizes – from tiny elopements all the way up to festivals for the City of Edmonton, and have been featured in several national publications and podcasts.
Corina Waldie | WPICC, DWC, CIP
Founding Partner | Lead Un-Wedding Planner
Pronouns: She/They
Hi there! I’m Corina! While I wear many hats around here officially I’m the Founding Partner and Lead Un-Wedding Planner & Designer for the Un-Wedding Movement.
I love to travel, study and interpret history, cook & bake (and eat!), play both board & video games, and hang out with my husband Jon.
I describe myself as an unapologetic, neurodivergent unicorn, here to not only plan fabulous experiences but to help my clients plan a wedding that puts the focus on that what truly matters.
I hold certifications in both wedding planning (WPICC) and destination wedding planning (DWC) from The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada, as well as hold LGBTQ+ inclusive certification (CIP) from Equally Wed. Since becoming a wedding planner in 2015, I’ve had opportunities to plan weddings and events of all shapes and sizes – from tiny elopements all the way up to festivals for the City of Edmonton, and have been featured in several national publications and podcasts.
why i love
weddings
Weddings more so than any other type of event allow us to connect in meaningful ways and share who we are with those we love the most – helping my clients discover what their weddings can become and then creating that for them is *chef’s kiss*.
my favourite weddings to plan
- I love planning weddings that are fun, focus on personal details, and are at least a little unorthodox – the more outside the box, the better
- I love a solid theme and a bold colour palette – I don’t think they are tacky when done right
My personal
design style
For me, experience is EVERYTHING – not just for my clients, but for their guests too. From the chosen design elements down to the day-of timeline, I focus on how each detail will build on the next – to create something that’s intentional and impactful.
Interested in Working with Me?
Interested in Working with Me?
Sydney Spidell | WPICC, DWC
Partner | Lead Un-Wedding Planner
Pronouns: She/Her
Hello, I’m Sydney. I would describe myself as half snooty-gentry-type-in-
When not obsessing over progressive, collaborative business practices or how to create complete immersion in an event, I like to hide in my cave (a.k.a. basement apartment) with books, art, music, and my cat Berlioz.
After a decade working in the summer camp world – reinforced with stints in education, tourism, retail, food service, disability advocacy, community organizing, and film & television – I realized I loved creating joyful experiences and setting the stage for some pretty epic memory building. I was certified as a wedding planner in 2016, and as a destination wedding planner in 2022 by the Wedding Planner’s Institute of Canada. I finally found Corina as my mentor in 2019 and in 2021 became a partner in YPF. She’s the Picard to my Riker, and there’s no looking back.
I’m anti-racism, anti-ableism, pro-land-back, pro-weed, pro-gay, pro-choice, pro-trans, pro-fat, and pro-hoe. In the words of Bob Dylan, “Either be groovy or leave, man.”
Sydney Spidell | WPICC, DWC
Partner | Lead Un-Wedding Planner
Pronouns: She/Her
Hello, I’m Sydney. I would describe myself as half snooty-gentry-type-in-
When not obsessing over progressive, collaborative business practices or how to create complete immersion in an event, I like to hide in my cave (a.k.a. basement apartment) with books, art, music, and my cat Berlioz.
After a decade working in the summer camp world – reinforced with stints in education, tourism, retail, food service, disability advocacy, community organizing, and film & television – I realized I loved creating joyful experiences and setting the stage for some pretty epic memory building. I was certified as a wedding planner in 2016, and as a destination wedding planner in 2022 by the Wedding Planner’s Institute of Canada. I finally found Corina as my mentor in 2019 and in 2021 became a partner in YPF. She’s the Picard to my Riker, and there’s no looking back.
I’m anti-racism, anti-ableism, pro-land-back, pro-weed, pro-gay, pro-choice, pro-trans, pro-fat, and pro-hoe. In the words of Bob Dylan, “Either be groovy or leave, man.”
why i love
weddings
A wedding is a celebration of a promise and a choice. We make choices hundreds of times each day, but this choice is to allow another human to share a life beside us. One big enough that we ask those we love to witness the promises made. What could be a better reason to celebrate?
my favourite weddings to plan
- Bring me the lovers who are grounded in themselves and their relationship
- Those that feature some kind of unusual concept or an element of surprise
- The more immersive the experience, the better
My personal
design style
Rich colour and texture, wild and natural elements, classic lines and touches. No person is one thing, nor does design have to be. I love a little bit of comfortable chaos – finding ways to shake the ground below you while ensuring you never lose your balance.
Interested in Working with Me?
Headshots Photo Credit: Katie Burnett Photography
All planners on our team are required to hold certification in good standing with the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada.
As WPIC alumni, we are held to a strict code of ethics and a commitment to ongoing professional development and education to ensure that we are up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the wedding industry.
Think an un-wedding
might be for you?
Love is Love. Everyone is welcome.
The Un-Wedding Movement operates on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional gathering place of many diverse Indigenous peoples, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others, whose footsteps have marked these lands on Turtle Island since time immemorial.
With this land acknowledgement, we affirm Indigenous sovereignty, our commitment to truth and reconciliation, and to hold our local, provincial and national governments accountable to Indigenous peoples.
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Creating Experience-focused intimate weddings, micro-weddings & elopements in Edmonton, The Canadian Rockies, The Okanagan Valley, & Destinations Worldwide
© 2023 The Un-Wedding Movement
A Subsidiary of YPF Weddings & Co. Inc.
LOVE IS LOVE. ALL ARE WELCOME.
The Un-Wedding Movement operates on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional gathering place of many diverse Indigenous peoples, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others, whose footsteps have marked these lands on Turtle Island since time immemorial.
With this land acknowledgement, we affirm Indigenous sovereignty, our commitment to truth and reconciliation, and to hold our local, provincial and national governments accountable to Indigenous peoples.