By Marisa Leigh, C’est Beau Events Coordinator 2021 has been an interesting year! As a Canadian, it is hard to watch the rest of the world go “back to normal” while we are still stuck in lockdown. HOWEVER, I have been able to watch and see what trends larger weddings taking place in other parts of the world are being drawn to! So, after taking 2020 into consideration AND looking into weddings being shared through social media, here are my assumptions on what I think the top 5 wedding trends will be for 2021/2022: PERSONALIZATION – with weddings being smaller,...
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WHY I don’t watch the weather channel on event day!

By: Marisa Leigh, C’est Beau’s Event Coordinator I’m not one to believe in superstitions, but on event days – I will not allow myself to look at the weather. A couple years back, I was coordinating an event in Florida, OL and allowed myself to take a peek at what the weather would look like on the event date. I thought, “You’re being silly – you won’t jinx the weather and last week’s outdoor event was great!” So, I peeked. ALL SUN was the forecast, not a cloud in the sky. I took a sign in relief. However, come event...
An Introduction to our Wedding & Event Coordinator

Marisa Leigh WEDDING & EVENT COORDINATOR Marisa Leigh has worked in the events industry for over 8 years, executing special events varying from non-profit fundraisers, to multi-day corporate events across North America. Marisa currently specializes in corporate events and weddings where she prioritizes working with the client or couple to bring their vision and unique characteristics to life! Through event planning, Marisa is able to combine her two passions for assisting and bringing joy to others with art and creativity. She takes pride in her work as she is able to help couples turn their dreams into reality. Marisa’s educational background includes a...
Marriage Requirements in Ontario

Please note, these are requirements as of April 2021. Age minimum You need to be at least 16 years old to get married in Ontario. Under 18 years old: you will need written consent from both your parents. You can get consent forms where you get a marriage licence. Who can perform a marriage in Ontario Registered marriage officiants The following persons registered with the Office of the Registrar General as a marriage officiant under the Marriage Act can perform a marriage in Ontario: a person duly recognized by their religious body as entitled to perform religious marriages in Ontario, or a person...
The Difference Between a Wedding Planner & Wedding Coordinator

When you start planning a wedding, you may be looking into hiring a professional. While looking on sites you may see different verbiage, wedding coordinator, wedding planner. While looking to hire these individuals to assist in facilitating your perfect wedding day, you may wonder what the differences and similarities are between them. While at first glance they may seem pretty much identical, they’re actually very different. Wedding Planner Think of a planner as an all-in service when it comes to making your day happen. From start to finish, planners help you book and, in some cases, negotiate prices with vendors that...