I’m Corina
And I’m the UN-Wedding Planner
A multi-passionate, creative rebel, dedicated to helping you have a wedding experience inspired by what really matters
Hello!
Let’s Be real:
Not everyone is into the big, traditional, fairy tale wedding
What if. . .
You didn’t have to spend thousands of $$$ on guests you don’t even know or like?
You could get married anywhere, any time, and in whatever way you want?
You had total permission to do what you really want with your wedding?
your wedding stood out from every other because it wasn’t
typical?
WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY?
10 years ago, I was sitting where you are now…
I was engaged and planning my wedding
I was so excited to marry my hubby, but I was under a f*ck tonne of pressure to have a big, traditional wedding.
My family expected it and society told me I had to have it, so I thought that it was the only option.
So that’s exactly what happened. I had a big, traditional wedding.
We hosted 150 people, wed in a beautiful white church, I wore a white dress, had a reception at a banquet hall, and followed pretty much every tradition to the letter.
While I wouldn’t go back and do it over again (after all I did get to marry my best friend!) when I look back now I realize that the vast majority of those guests were people that I barely knew. Invited because of a brief connection in time or blood, not because of what their relationship meant to me.
My perspective changed when I lost my dad and one of my best friends within mere days of each other a couple of years after my wedding. And as I’m sure you can guess, when the sh*t hit the fan, only a small handful of those guests were there for me.
It was then that I realized that all of the expectations around weddings are total bullsh*t. That all the rules and traditions and what everyone else wants is meaningless.
This is why I created the Un-Wedding Movement.
Over the past 6 years, I’ve dedicated myself to helping engaged people create a wedding where nothing is done because “that’s the way it’s always been done.
Instead, we dig deep, figure out what really matters, and then create a wedding that’s meaningful, unique, and personal.
Anything but Typical
Our Promise
WHEN YOU WORK WITH US, WE WILL STRIVE TO:
CREATE A WEDDING EXPERIENCE
THAT IS undeniably YOU
RESPECT & BE HONEST WITH YOU, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
BE INCLUSIVE IN EVERY DETAIL
LEAD YOU THROUGH A WEDDING PLANNING PROCESS THAT IS FUN & APPROACHABLE
ADVOCATE FOR YOU & YOUR WEDDING VISION
Our Promise
WHEN YOU WORK WITH US, WE WILL STRIVE TO:
Be Inclusive in Every Detail
LEAD YOU THROUGH A WEDDING PLANNING PROCESS THAT IS FUN & APPROACHABLE
ADVOCATE FOR YOU & YOUR WEDDING VISION
RESPECT & BE HONEST WITH YOU, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
CREATE A WEDDING EXPERIENCE
THAT IS UNDENIABLY YOU
Our Promise
WHEN YOU WORK WITH US, WE WILL STRIVE TO:
Be Inclusive in Every Detail
LEAD YOU THROUGH A WEDDING PLANNING PROCESS THAT IS FUN & APPROACHABLE
ADVOCATE FOR YOU & YOUR WEDDING VISION
RESPECT & BE HONEST WITH YOU, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
CREATE A WEDDING EXPERIENCE THAT IS UNDENIABLY YOU
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 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
Inclusivity
Love is love. Everyone is welcome. Provide an inclusive, safe space for staff, vendors, nearlyweds & their guests alike.
Authenticity
Be real, be transparent & be honest in all interactions. Lead with empathy & vulnerability.
Our Values
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.
Corina’s professionalism and reliability made working with her a pleasure. She provided us with advice, guidance, 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
— Julie & Nick
Meet the Team
Corina Waldie | WPICC, DWC, CIP
Founder & Chief Un-Wedding Experience Designer
Pronouns: She/Her
Hi there! I’m Corina, Founder of YPF Weddings & Co. and the visionary behind the Un-Wedding Movement. It’s so nice to meet you and I’m thrilled that you’re here.
Just in case you can’t tell, I’m definitely NOT your average wedding planner. I’m a fearless, bold, colour-loving, multi-passionate creative b*tch meets that friend that’s got your back and is not afraid to tell you the truth. Planning amazing experiences is my superpower, and I love the impact that I get to make in the lives of my clients.
I have a passion for planning weddings that are fun, uniquely personal, and at least a little unorthodox.
I currently live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with my husband, Jonathan (better known as Dear). When I’m not planning weddings, I love to cook and bake, play video & board games, crochet, and do yoga. I’m a confessed Starbucks addict and history nerd. I’ve got a permanent travel bug, and my passport and suitcase are always on standby, ready to find an adventure at a moment’s notice.
And yes, I know my stuff…
- Dually Certified by the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada for both local and destination weddings (WPICC, DWC)
- LGBTQ+ Inclusive Certification through Equally Wed (CIP)
- Specialized Training in Hindu/Muslim & Sikh Weddings through Desi Bride Dreams
- Featured in National Publications, Blogs & Podcasts
- Previous clients include Fort Edmonton Park, Kids with Cancer Society & Ice Castles
- 10+ years of project management and customer service experience
Hey there! I’m Sydney, YPF’s People & Operations Officer or the P.O.O. – Yeah, that’s right – I’m the Sh*t.
I would describe myself as half snooty-gentry-type-in-
Half freak, half geek. I’m into pretty much everything and am happiest when having conversations with people about their passions.
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 by the Wedding Planner’s Institute of Canada in 2016 and finally found Corina as my mentor in 2019. She’s the Picard to my Ryker, and there’s no looking back.
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.
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
People & Operations Officer
Pronouns: She/Her
Sydney Spidell | WPICC
People & Operations Officer
Pronouns: She/Her
Hey there! I’m Sydney, YPF’s People & Operations Officer or the P.O.O. – Yeah, that’s right – I’m the Sh*t.
I would describe myself as half snooty-gentry-type-in-
Half freak, half geek. I’m into pretty much everything and am happiest when having conversations with people about their passions.
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 by the Wedding Planner’s Institute of Canada in 2016 and finally found Corina as my mentor in 2019. She’s the Picard to my Ryker, and there’s no looking back.
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.
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.”
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Based in Edmonton, Alberta, we are a wedding planning firm dedicated to creating experience-focused intimate weddings, elopements, & pop-up weddings
Serving Alberta, Eastern British Columbia and Beyond
P: 780.306.2369
E: [email protected]
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