Jessica

creative director / planner

When Jessica plans a wedding she likes to keep things classic, thoughtful with nothing overdone. She’s able to combine ideas, designs, and expectations so that the first day of the rest of your lives together is exactly what you both imagined. Her eye for clean lines and knack for picking out the essentials makes her the perfect go-to. Jessica is organized, personable, creative, adaptable and just a little bossy—in essence everything you want in a wedding/event planner.

After graduating from university, Jessica spent two years backpacking across Asia & the US before returning to Toronto and getting her WPIC certification, studying event management at George Brown and studying floral design. After traveling to Paris for the first time, she fell in love with everything French; the architecture, the history & the opulence.. even the company name!

I WAS BRAINSTORMING NAMES FOR MY NEW COMPANY, I WAS TALKING TO MY HUSBAND (BOYFRIEND AT THE TIME) AND WHEN WE HUNG UP, HE SAID WHAT HE ALWAYS DOES.. "BISOUS."

She credits her resourcefulness and her ability to connect with almost anyone to her travels and broad work experience. Jessica has years of experience with weddings, corporate and private events; always taking a hands-on approach. As her full-time career since 2014, her meticulous planning skills will help your dream day materialize while staying on track.

Intuitive. Dedicated. Quirky.

Fun facts:

Jessica married her husband in the middle of a busy wedding season in the summer of 2017 and even had a wedding the very next day! Her dog, Misu (RIP), acted as flower girl in her intimate wedding to her husband, Joseph. 
                               

During the pandemic, Jessica gave birth to two busy identical twin boys.

Wedding Planning Q+A

Q: WHAT DOES "bisous" MEAN?

It means "kisses" in French and pronounced "bee-zoo". It's a common expression in France (where Jessica's husband is originally from) for loved ones, mostly family and lovers, that can replace "bye"! 

Q: What sets Bisous Events apart from other wedding planners/event planners?

Events and weddings are our full-time gig! With over a decade of experience, we know how to handle all types of events and situations. We work with you from conception, design, logistics, finalization to full execution (and fixing anything that pops up on the day!). We have a long list of reputable suppliers and vendors we work with to ensure a smooth event!

Q: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO HIRE A PLANNER?

We always say the sooner the better. You will not be charged more if you book a planning package 5 months before your wedding or 1 year so might as well get as much help as you can early on. The earlier vendors you book tend to be the most complicated and expensive so it's wise to use our experience and contacts to your advantage. However, sometimes couples just need to learn how tricky wedding planning can be on their own before reaching out.

Q: DO YOU TRAVEL?

Destination weddings definitely take a lot more time based on the logistics so please inquire early. But yes, we can travel!
Lately, I've had a lot more bookings for out-of-town or out-of-country clients so if you'd love to get married in Toronto but don't live here, let us help! Or if you live in Toronto and want to take your loved ones on an adventure.

Q: HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WEDDING STYLE?

Checking out the Bisous Events portfolio on Instagram is the best and most up-to-date way to see our general style, especially since it's alway evolving (for the better). I love getting inspired by the venue, my clients and trends. Overall, here is how we would describe our wedding aesthetic:

• romantic

• organic

• elegant

• non-traditional 

• multicultural / interracial

• intimate

• modern

• urban

• thoughtful
  
  We are open to clients from all backgrounds, religions, cultures and LBGT-friendly!

Q: IF WE DO FULL PLANNING, DO WE STILL HAVE CONTROL OVER THE OVERALL STYLE AND DAY?

Absolutely! I'm here to help as an extension of your style and preferences. I will make sure it all flows and is cohesive but at the end of the day, it's your special day. I will always assist in bringing what's important into the event as a reflection of my client.

I'm more a supervisor, you're the boss. 

Q: IF I GO AHEAD WITH PARTIAL PLANNING, CAN I UPGRADE TO FULL PLANNING?

Yes, all packages have the flexibility of upgrading, just not downgrading once work has begun within the first month. Feel free to start smaller to lock in your date and upgrade once the planning gets rolling. More likely than not, you'll wish you booked the upgraded package!

Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY DECOR RENTALS?

Yes, we have a selection of limited, high-quality and beautiful decor rentals for our clients only! We bring them ready to go on the day (stickers removed, cleaned, organized, wrapped and based on your aesthetic) and bring them back with us on the day. No minimum spend, no pressure to rent anything at all, no delivery fee or set-up fee and best of all, you don’t need to bring anything with you on the day or at the end of the night! Items are quite often less than other rental companies and are always updated based on event trends. Inquire with us on what you need and we can make recommendations.

Here are some of our rentals: cake stand, floor easel, frames, table numbers, votive holders, taper candle holders, pillar hurricanes, trays, cake knife/server, money box, faux candles, runners, stationery holders. bud vases and more.

Q: WHEN DOES THE COORDINATION PACKAGE BEGIN? CAN I GET RECOMMENDED VENDORS?

Coordination packages with other companies often begin 2-4 weeks prior the wedding but with Bisous Events, we prefer to start 6 weeks prior. This way, we ensure you are not stressed having to fill us in on everything so close to the wedding date while finishing up at work, hosting guests and finalizing those little details.

Unfortunately, to be fair to our planning clients, referrals and recommendations are for our planning clients. Along with the recommendations, we also follow-up, attend meetings, takes notes, review prices and portfolios... this is no easy task but we want to ensure the recommendations are a great fit and fulfill their role for your wedding. 

If you do need an extra guidance along the way, perhaps inquire if we are able to bump up your package to partial planning!

Q: HOW DO WE BOOK? NOW WHAT?

1. decide on your package. sign and date. send it back to Bisous Events

2. send in your deposit ( usually 40-50% of the full package amount) by e-transfer

3. email to set up your first meeting!

4. 1 month before your event, finalize your details, guest count and rental items. Send in final instalment 10 days prior to the event.

5. You will get your final itinerary 1 week before along with the rest of your vendors/family/friends you supplied emails

6. relax for the last week (spa and massage svp!) and let us know of any final detail changes (people unable to make their flight, etc.)

7. wake up on the event day and breathe a sigh of relief you don’t need to make sure any of the set-up or little details on the day - just enjoy!

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