Corporate Events – Marilyn Roy Events

Events that show your business at its best

Marilyn Roy has 30+ years’ experience as a corporate event planner. She has executed countless meetings, conferences and other special events for the most senior and discerning executives with style, precision, and professionalism. Her unique knowledge and understanding of events and the corporate sector allow her to deliver unforgettable results time after time.

Marilyn’s services cover the entire scope of work allowing you to leave event planning off of your to-do list. She has organized conferences, business meetings, dinners and celebrations across Canada but also coordinated events in locations such as Mexico, Jamaica, and aboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean.

Her events can be scaled; perfect for guestlists as intimate as 20 or as grand as 1,500. Marilyn has organized celebratory events with various levels of government and the heads of multi-national corporations, observing the delicate protocols in these situations. Sit back, relax, and let Marilyn deliver a show-stopping event for your business.

Versatility and Valuable Relationships

From golf tournaments to employee fun days, from formal dinners to scavenger hunts, Marilyn has planned them all. Each event is unique on its own, but all events have a common thread… details. Paying attention to and executing even the smallest detail will go a long way to making your event a success.

Marilyn has worked for many years with most of the major venues not only in Atlantic Canada, but across the Country. She has built up a strong relationship with these locations and also has extensive knowledge of excellent small, unique venues that would serve your needs for an executive offsite, or team building event.

Working to deadlines, juggling priorities and taking care of the important personal details for the discerning executive is what she’s known for, and excels in. If you trust your conference or special event to Marilyn, you won’t be disappointed.

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. Having the ability to handle damage control with calm and effective solutions is as important, and often times more important than having the ability to plan it in the first place.

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“Marilyn is one of the most organized, competent and professional women I have ever had the opportunity to meet. She is resourceful, diplomatic and knows how to get things done. I’d trust Marilyn completely with any event, no matter how big or small. She can turn an impersonal venue into something spectacular and memorable, all the while doing it with understated style and grace.”

Deborah Clarke

President, Clothesline Media Inc.

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Deborah Clarke

President, Clothesline Media Inc.

Corporate event gallery inspiration

Whether you have a clear idea of the event you want to create, or are searching for inspiration, Marilyn can put you on the right path and plan an event that will wow its attendees.

Marilyn Roy can transform your space.

Pictou County Wellness Centre in its original hockey rink state.

3 days of transformation to a glamorous space.

This space is unrecognizable at the annual Christmas gala.

Corporate event testimonials

“Events by Marilyn Roy has coordinated numerous very successful Sobeys galas and events. These galas and events have ranged from intimate local events of 150 individuals to extravagant national galas attended by over 1000 individuals. What makes Events by Marilyn Roy special is their attention to every detail. She creates that unique gala or event that you envisioned but were not sure could be a reality. The facility decor, food and entertainment always cultivate in a gala or event that results in one word from participants “WOW”. A very sincere thank you Marilyn. Because of your commitment and dedication I have never, ever had any concerns regarding the success of a Sobeys gala or event.”

Jim Cooke

Vice President Total Rewards, Sobeys Inc.

“We are always thrilled to work with Marilyn on her events. She brings fresh concepts to the table every time, pushes the creative envelope, and always keeps everyone well organized with her clear communication style. The result is always a flawless event that not only leaves guests with a memorable experience, but also gives everyone behind scenes a positive and stress-free environment to work in.”

Keith Budgell

Account Manager for Atlantic Region, Encore Global

“Marilyn is an experienced planner who produces professional, elegant and polished events. She is very direct in her expectations which in turn has garnered her great respect among members and suppliers of the events community. Our team always values an opportunity to work on her events!”

Stephanie Purcell

Vox Agency

“I have been fortunate to know and work with Marilyn for many years and her calm, professional demeanor is the perfect compliment to her passion for event planning. She is exceptional at clearly articulating the vision and objective of her events and ensuring all of the details are communicated and executed as designed. Marilyn’s approach to a successful event is one of partnership, she makes working with her fun and we are thrilled whenever we have an opportunity to play a role in bringing one of her creations to life.”

Dawn Baldwin

Director of Sales, Halifax Convention Centre

“Thank you for your work on the 2021 Grocery Foundation of Atlantic Canada Gala, you did an amazing job putting this all together during the most challenging time in the history of the charity (Pandemic). Ticket sales were double what we expected. I attribute the jump in ticket sales to your great work.”

Perry Chippin

Retail President Atlantic, Target Food Brokers

“If you are looking for a person of integrity, vision, follow-through, someone who takes total accountability for her work, you have found the right person in Marilyn Roy. I have worked with Marilyn for 13 years and during this time she has planned and executed to the highest degree events from 10 people -1,500 people. Her ability to take on small board-meeting style events to gala events with full media and awards is second to none. She is a very easy person to work with and her experience has provided her the ability to capture the smallest of details. Doing events with Marilyn will make your life easier and allow you to shine at your event as she will take all the stress off you. A well respected planner.”

Lorne MacLean

Former Senior VP Sobeys Operations

“I had the pleasure of working with Marilyn and she was a breath of fresh air. She is an extremely professional, well organized, open minded individual. Her attention to detail is an enormous asset and her events were always well planned and executed. I always enjoyed our conversations as I found Marilyn more than willing to share her knowledge and she has a keen sense of humour. I am confident that you will have a great event experience with Marilyn.”

Kevin MacKie

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront

“To describe the talents of Marilyn Roy in a few words…where do I begin? This lady is extremely talented in understanding the sense of an event, creating a vision, managing the expectation of the guests and ensuring that every detail, no matter how tiny, is addressed. Marilyn and I have worked together to coordinate many events, large and small, over the last decade. She is one of our most valued clients, we appreciate her professionalism and passion for each event she plans. She’s excellent to work with and clearly articulates what she wants for her clients and works with us to reach beyond the norm to achieve the very best.”

Elizabeth Newman

VP - Sales and Marketing, RCR Hospitality Group

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Marilyn Roy for several years on various kinds of events. Marilyn is known for putting an entire event together almost single-handedly and her attention to detail is phenomenal. Her planning and understanding of how the different facets of an event have to work together makes them a pleasure to do. Marilyn has brought in entertainers who internationally famous as well as many local groups. We are always kept updated on any changes along with complete onsite direction. If I had to use one word to describe Marilyn, it would be ‘communication’. The key to a successful event.”

David Corkum

President, Sound Systems+

“We have had the pleasure of working with Marilyn several times over the past 8 years and have always found her to be very organized and professional. She knows and understands the relationship requirements between entertainers, AV and production crew and the audience. Marilyn Roy treats everyone with respect and has a great understanding of the needs of everyone involved. Our experience with Marilyn has always been a positive one. She communicates in a timely fashion and is always clear and concise. This allows for an exceptional experience every time. We would highly recommend Marilyn for your wedding or special event.”

“Marilyn Roy of, “Events by Marilyn Roy”, has been a pleasure to work with on the many and various sized corporate events and weddings for several years. With excellent leadership skills, creative vision, logistical awareness of the entire project, each detail is handled with precision. Atlantic Event Décor highly recommends Marilyn Roy for all your event planning needs.”

Beth Robichaud

Atlantic Event Décor