I am an experienced event planner with more than 30 years’ experience built through my role as an event planner for a large national corporation… and now I offer my services to you!
I am an independent event planner, living in Pictou County, Nova Scotia with a unique knowledge and understanding not only of the events themselves, but the level of professionalism that corporate executives expect.
I have orchestrated countless meetings, conferences, and other special events for senior executives giving me a keen eye for detail, immaculate planning skills, and an ability to bring event visions to life. These carefully honed skills also crossover to wedding planning, with wedding parties delighted to put their big day in such a safe and experienced pair of hands.
I am an experienced event planner with more than 30 years’ experience built through my role as an event planner for a large national corporation… and now I offer my services to you!
I am an independent event planner, living in Pictou County, Nova Scotia with a unique knowledge and understanding not only of the events themselves, but the level of professionalism that corporate executives expect.
I have orchestrated countless meetings, conference, and other special events for senior executives giving me a keen eye for detail, immaculate planning skills, and an ability to bring event visions to life. These carefully honed skills also crossover to wedding planning, with wedding parties delighted to put their big day in such a safe and experienced pair of hands.
Locations and guest lists
Whether your conference is within Canada or outside of Canada, my services encompass the entire scope of work from tendering for locations to organizing out of country conferences. I have executed countless conferences and business meetings within Canada, from the East coast to the West, but also have experience in more logistically challenging locations, having organized events in locations including Mexico, Jamaica, and onboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean.
My events are scalable from intimate get-togethers (20 people) to largescale events (1,200+ people). Attendees at my events have included heads of multi-national corporations and government dignitaries, where certain protocols must be observed.
A proud moment
I am proud to have managed a large charity event in Halifax for several years. It was the first large event at the Halifax Convention Centre in 2021, hosting 700 guests. It is the most successful fundraiser for this hospital charity in its history and draws participation from national and international companies alike.
I grew this event from 300 guests to a thriving guestlist of nearly triple the attendance. It is now a well-recognized charity for the children’s hospitals in Atlantic Canada.
Focus on Details
After so many years in the employ of senior executives, I have an in-depth understanding of the level of detail and professionalism required for a top-drawer event.
I am known throughout the industry for working to strict deadlines, juggling priorities and taking care of the important personal details for discerning executives. I excel under these circumstances and will deliver an unforgettable event. Not all events go exactly according to plan. Whether it’s a weather issue, a guest speaker that doesn’t show, or even a medical emergency, an event planner must be prepared to act quickly and effectively, while keeping the disruption to the delegates to a minimum. I can (and have) manage damage control with a calming demeanour and deliver effective solutions. This ability to adapt can be crucial, sometimes proving even more important than the initial planning.
Whatever your event needs, Marilyn will handle:
- Sourcing for your location
- All off-site activities
- Dinners for dine-around options
- Gifts for your delegates to take home
- Flights and ground transportation
- Conference registrations
- Meet and greet options for your delegates at destination airports
Although Marilyn is extremely versatile, her focus is on weddings and corporate events, such as management conferences, senior leadership retreats, awards galas, and other corporate celebrations.
Marilyn handles everything for her clients, from booking venues to meal planning, from air and ground transportation to audio-visual requirements, from team-building activities to awards, and, of course, she creates immaculate décor and themes.
Outside of corporate events, Marilyn is also skilled at capturing the perfect arrangements for weddings and other social event celebrations. Her eye for detail and precision, built up through her experience in the corporate field, has proved to be an immense asset across the board, with every minute detail catalogued and followed up.
The above information is an outline of what Events by Marilyn Roy planning services include but the scope of your event need not be limited. If you have specific ideas or plans for your event, I am equipped to take care of it for you and deliver on your dream.