Petite Pearl Events

Hi I'm Gordon! You may recognize me from the top half of photos posted of the Petite Pearl team. I've worked with Petite Pearl on and off since almost the beginning in 2010, whether through vendor relations or helping put things up high during setup, I've now been full time with PPE for the past few seasons. I've been planning events since my first events job at a golf course in Ontario back in 2007 and can't stay away from the crazy creativity that comes with event planning. I've always been passionate about logistics and making sure the events are well timed and perfectly executed. working with the ladies at PPE has been a highlight of my 15 years in this industry, not only because of our shared love for wine and sarcasm, but because they're all so extremely talented and up to date with all the design and decor elements. Working with them makes my days so much easier and enjoyable... which when you're in the height of wedding season is so important. They say you can't choose your family, but I feel like I did and this one is pretty great.

Hi everyone! My name is Brit and I am an Event Designer + Stylist with PPE. I joined the talented team at the beginning of 2018. It has been a whirlwind + tremendously rewarding ever since. I am so thrilled to be a part of the PPE family. The long hours + the dozen checklists + sleepless nights; is absolutely worth it. When I look back on our weddings, the thing that stands out to me the most, is watching relationships between our team + our clients. The cheek to cheek smiles, the laughs, the hugs, the thank-yous, it proved to me why I want to be in this industry. How lucky are we to be trusted to be apart of a milestone chapter of people's lives? Standing back and watching all the firsts; first look, first time seeing their venue, first kiss, first dance, it's a magical thing! You will most likely find me tearing up in the corner at every wedding!

Hola everyone! My name is Melissa + I’ve been working with this amazeballs PPE team since 2014! I remember my first (and many) experiences as Jess + Margot’s day-of assistant being incredibly busy but a whackton of fun. Although my full time gig is wrangling small children (aka a kindergarten teacher), spending my weekends + summers with the team is something I always look forward to. One of my favourite parts about showing up to set up is the buzzing energy everyone’s got to get shit done and make beautiful things come together! In my books, a Petite Pearl wedding is never complete without master chair straightening, pulling out our handy dandy BBQ lighters, and snackin on a boatload of treats to keep up the sugar high until the early morning!

Hi there, I’m Marcie. I’m a Lead Planner + Designer at Petite Pearl specializing in Whistler and Squamish. I’m excited to be joining Jessica and her talented team of creatives. After selling my Whistler event planning company six years ago and moving to Victoria I took some time to travel, work for a non profit and hang out with my kids. It was fun but I missed the mainland, the hustle and of course connections. So here I am in Vancouver, a couple of blocks from the beach, surrounded by family, friends and events. I’ve never been happier.

For a good 10 years I was lucky enough to create flowers for Petite Pearls Whistler clients. I’m one of those people that believes there’s a reason for everything. My past partnership with Jessica cemented my respect for her teams commitment to creating the perfect wedding experience for her clients. Something that was always so important to me when I owned my business. So when Jessica asked if I wanted to join the team, how could I say no?

I love, love, love weddings and events. There really is nothing like a minute by minute itinerary. Budgets give me a little thrill. Designing fulfills my deep need to be creative. But most of all I love the people and their hugs|kisses at the end of wedding day. Knowing that they will always remember what a magical day they had filled with so much love. As a planner you just can’t ask for more.

Hi! I'm Marielle. A 2019 Petite Pearl bride turned planner because I loved working with Jess, the process + my experience SO much that I needed to be apart of the magic making for others. I decided to dive right into the deep end (like most things in my life) in 2022, the height of the busiest wedding season the industry has ever seen to assist, learn + run with THE most inspiring team of creatives. I am a natural planner at heart, from planning an extraordinary life revolving around my three sons Ry, Levi + Coen with my husband - to guidance advising hundreds of youth + individuals in my previous career - to hosting epic kid birthday parties and family holiday dinners (I’ve been called Martha Stewart on steroids and I like to believe that’s a compliment ;) But my love in the art of story telling is what drew me into this industry. Connecting with amazing couples, translating their love stories into the small details that are unique to them, bringing vision + big ideas to life, creating an ambience, “feeling”, and experience that leaves a lasting emotional impact on the couple and their people is why I love what I do!