The Happiness Ring

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OVERVIEW

If you’re searching for a wedding planner who is genuinely invested in bringing your dream day to life, you’ll feel right at home with Kadija Felipe, the heart and mind behind The Happiness Ring. With over five years of international and Sydney-based planning experience, Kadija brings creativity, organisation, and a calming presence to couples across New South Wales.

Kadija has planned weddings of every style, theme, size, and budget — always tailoring the experience to each couple’s vision. Her background in detailed event management means she can anticipate needs, navigate challenges, and guide you through the planning journey with confidence and clarity.

“My husband and I can’t stop remembering how good Kadija is at what she does… It goes beyond a contract. She is kind, experienced, and she can foresee both good and not-so-good situations — especially when we take a while to do what she instructs us to do.”
— Rejane


As the owner of The Happiness Ring, Kadija’s mission is simple: to eliminate stress so her couples can focus on the fun and meaningful moments — like cake tasting, menu selections, décor dreaming, and celebrating with their loved ones. She manages everything from the big-picture planning to the tiny details that make your day feel effortless.

Couples consistently rave about her warm personality, supportive nature, and the genuine care she brings to every single wedding. Her pricing is designed to be fair and accessible, and her packages offer incredible value for the level of service, communication, and dedication you receive.

“Kadija was the most wonderful, switched-on, and thoughtful wedding planner. From our very first call, she put us at ease. We almost coordinated our wedding ourselves — thank God we didn’t. Thanks to Kadija, we enjoyed our day fully without worrying about a single thing happening behind the scenes.”
— Hannah

✨ Highlights of The Happiness Ring
Detail-oriented, organised, and calm under pressure
Bespoke packages available to suit your needs
Planning weddings in Sydney since 2022
Excellent relationships with trusted, budget-friendly suppliers
A supportive, responsive planner who genuinely cares
Bilingual (English & Portuguese) communication available

✨ A Note From Kadija
“We coordinate everything leading up to the day, ensuring all suppliers are aligned and every detail is accounted for. We even brief and manage your bridal party so the day runs smoothly and everyone knows exactly where they need to be and when.”
— Kadija, Owner of The Happiness Ring

✨ The Happiness Ring Packages
The Happiness Ring offers three beautifully flexible packages — Full Wedding Planning, Partial Wedding Planning, and On-the-Day Coordination — all of which can be personalised to your needs.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s included in the Full Planning Package:

Supplier research, recommendations, and sourcing
Contract negotiation and ongoing supplier management
RSVP and guest-list management
Complete wedding day coordination
All pre-wedding coordination to ensure every supplier, detail, and moment flows seamlessly

About

Years ago, my best friend was running a successful Wedding Planning Business when she found herself in need of staff and asked me at the last minute for help. I said yes! Cliché or not, I fell in love with that amazing Wedding Planner backstage world and every single step involved. I became an integral part of her team until I moved to Sydney. Since the experience, I’ve never lost the passion for supporting others plan, celebrate and craft their Big Day into the unforgettable moment they deserve

Ms Kadija Felipe

Owner

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Planning a wedding can often feel overwhelming, but couples who work with Kadija consistently rave about her warm, attentive, and professional approach. She is celebrated for her calm presence, exceptional organization, and ability to seamlessly coordinate all aspects of the day, allowing couples to relax and truly enjoy their celebration. Her keen attention to detail and proactive problem-solving ensure that everything runs smoothly, even in challenging situations like venue issues or last-minute changes. Many reviewers highlight her genuine care, friendly demeanor, and responsiveness, which foster confidence and reduce stress throughout the planning journey. While her clients consider her a trustworthy and integral part of their wedding day, some note the importance of clear communication early on, especially when timelines are tight. Overall, Kadija's dedication and expertise consistently transform wedding visions into flawless realities, making her a top choice for couples seeking a stress-free, memorable celebration.

October 2024

From the very first day Kadija made our wedding planning experience an absolute breeze, and even more than that, a complete joy! She kept us on track throughout every step, and her vendor suggestions were 100% on the mark - they all made an amazing contribution to our special day. On the day, Kadija & the team were completely in control, and incredibly attentive not only to us, but to every single detail, which made the day more perfect than we could have ever imagined. Thank you!

Leighton B.

August 2024

Working with Kadija for our wedding was the best decision we could have made. We expected wedding planning to be extremely stressful from all the stories we heard from friends and family, yet we both found our wedding planning experience to be very stress free. Kadija worked with us in every step of the planning process and at just the right pace so that at no point we felt overwhelmed. She picked up on a lot of the things that we would have easily missed if we had planned it ourselves. She was very attentive to our needs and we felt so at ease on the wedding day knowing that we had a safe pair of hands looking after everything. Thank you Kadija for everything and making our wedding day unforgettable!

Jonathan S.

May 2024

Kadija from The Happiness Ring was the perfect wedding coordinator! Her attention to detail, amazing problem-solving skills, friendliness, and professionalism made our day perfect. She understood our vision and executed it efficiently, allowing us to enjoy every moment stress-free. Our guests are still raving about how well-organized and stunning everything was. We highly recommend Kadija for an unforgettable wedding experience!

Gilcely R.

July 2025

From the moment we booked her, Kadija was so attentive and on top of it. Meeting her on site really settled our nerves, because she instantly got our vision and could see exactly what we were going for. She took the time to understand our vision in person and gave honest and helpful feedback on all our ideas. On the day, she was incredible. She coordinated all the vendors bumping in and out, had the run sheet down to a tee, and handled everything behind the scenes. As the bride and groom we felt we could trust her completely and that left us able to enjoy the day we had been looking forward to for such a long time. Kadija genuinely went above and beyond with everything and we are so grateful that we had her there to run everything. The best money we spent was on booking Kadija!!

Eliza

July 2025

Kadija was a pleasure to work with and so helpful right throughout! We just had the 'on-the-day coordination' package, however, Kadija was always happy to help with adhoc queries and really responsive. She made us feel calm throughout the process and confident that the day would run smoothly. On the day, Kadija had another wedding and so Leticia & Larissa were our on the day coordinators - they were both wonderful and made sure things ran to plan. Thank you so much for helping make our day so special (and stress-free).

Matthew S.


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help i havent started planning and it's in four months

The Happiness Ring

Hey lovely! First—breathe. ??
You’re not alone, and it is 100% still possible to plan a beautiful wedding in four months!

Here’s what I recommend to get started quickly and stay on track:

? 1. Lock in the non-negotiables first

  • Venue / ceremony location
  • Celebrant/officiant
  • Photographer (they book out fast!)
  • Catering (if not included with venue)

? 2. Create a simple planning timeline
Instead of trying to do everything at once, break it into weeks (e.g. this week = venue, next week = dress + photographer, etc.). Small steps = big progress.

? 3. Be willing to simplify where needed
Shorter guest list, fewer DIY projects, or using vendor packages can save time and stress.

? 4. Communicate with vendors honestly
Tell them your timeline—many are used to shorter turnarounds and can offer streamlined options!

? 5. Ask for help (friends, family… or a planner!)
A wedding planner or coordinator can help you fast-track decisions and avoid overwhelm, especially with a tighter timeline.

?? The good news? Weddings planned in shorter timeframes can actually be LESS stressful—because you make decisions quickly and go with your gut!

If you looking for professional support, send me a message!

You’ve got this!

Is there such a thing as a day of coordinator?

I'm happy to plan things, but would like a fairy godmother type to help keep timelines running smoothly.

The Happiness Ring

Hi Catriona.

I hope you are well and you are enjoying the planning process.

Yes, Day of Coordinatior exist and you may found as Event Management as well.

Here at The Happiness Ring we start the handover between 8-6 weeks going with you to Venue visit to understand your ideas and have all the minimum details about your big day. After that, we get in contact with your suppliers to confirm their services and put together a wedding day timeline so all suppliers are on the same page.

We will be together by the time your first supplier is schedule for the bump in until the time we put you and your partner in the car to leave the venue. 

I hope that help you to have a better idea.

Happy Planning. Im here if you need. :)

Have a good day!

Kadija.

Catriona B

Is there anything we need to consider/do differently for a weekday wedding?

Hi there. We're considering a weekday wedding, maybe a Thursday or Sunday. Is there anything ] different or unexpected we'd need to consider about having a non-weekend wedding?

The Happiness Ring

Hi Bride.

Yes, there are some things to consider when having a weekday wedding:

Is your wedding a destination wedding?

Do the majority of your guests need to take time off work to travel? Are they anticipating a multi-day event? If your guests' calendars are already blocked off, then you’ve got more flexibility with the day of the week you choose.

In Regards to a Thursday or Sunday wedding, there are two main difference between the way to see the party happening:

Thursday and Friday nights are still considered 'party nights. People are at the end of their work week, or they can get the beginning of their work done, make the event, and still feel like they have more days to recover before they have to be back at work.

On the other hand with Sundays you’re running into everyone’s upcoming week, and your guests' mindset may not be in party mode.

Some pros are:

You can secure your drem vendor

You will save money

You can draw low your guest list

Some cons are:

Not everyone will be able to attend

The party might not deliver the same mood as wekeend wedding (work hard, play not too hard)

Save the date/invitation will need to be send in a longer notice.

I hope that helped.

Kadija

The Happiness Ring

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