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Located in Seeley's Bay, Ontario, CC Weddings and Events is a company that specializes in professional wedding planning services for area brides and grooms. Owner Chantal Valkenborg is an accomplished wedding planner with more than 10 years of experience creating events of all sizes in a variety of different venues. Her keen eye for detail and organizational skills make Chantal an excellent choice for your wedding!

Services offered

Chantal's aim is to meet your goals and wedding vision. The services she offers can include budget analysis, day-of coordination, event design, full planning, guest list creation, partial planning, timelines, to-do lists and vendor referrals. She is available to cover weddings in Kingston, The Thousand Islands, Prince Edward County and Perth.

CC Weddings and Events is able to accommodate different types of weddings, including civil, cultural, destination, double weddings, eco-friendly, military, non-religious and religious weddings.

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Frequently asked questions

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Budget analysis
Day-of coordination
Event design
Full planning
Guest list creation
Partial planning
Timelines
To-do lists
Vendor referrals

What types of weddings do you accommodate?

Civil
Cultural
Double weddings
Eco-friendly
Military
Non-religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

1

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,250

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75
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Mikayla
Mikayla D. Sent on 26/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

She is amazing!

I literally don’t even know where to begin
Chantal was an absolute dream to work with. A calming presence during the planning stage, a guide during the rehearsal date and an absolute machine the day of!!
I cannot even begin to explain how stress free I felt day of because I knew she had everything under control. I planned my wedding from start to finish with her and the moment I had to let go of the reigns I felt completely at ease.
Chantal knew how anxious I was about everything and even on the day of, when I know she was running around wild, she still kept me in the loop through text and communicated every step of the way.
My in laws were very stressed about having the wedding at their home, but I know Chantal made it much easier for them.
Throughout the day I kept hearing them say how wonderful she was and so very professional and kind.

She was all of those things and so much more.

My husband had said it to me best.
Of all the things we spent money on for the wedding, he could not understand the value of Chantal. He had trepidation about why we would hire someone and spend the money had when I had planned so much of it myself. I kept telling him there was value in what she did and he would see it eventually. He just needed to give her time.

It took one video call with Chantal for him to turned to me and say “I get it”.
She went above and beyond his expectations and even to the point where he commented about how of all the services we paid for, hers was by far the best choice we made.

Through our crazy day not only did Chantal keep a smile on her face, but she rolled with all the punches and delivered a truly amazing day.

Could not give her enough praise or recommend her more highly.

Thank you Chantal!
Alissa
Alissa J. Sent on 02/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our amazing experience with Chantal!

We decided to hire Chantal after seeing her in action at a friend's wedding and immediately knew we needed her to coordinate ours. She was hustling all day and night, making sure every detail was perfect, and we were confident she’d do the same for us.

We booked her wedding day coordination package, and the process began about eight weeks before our wedding. Even though I’m a type-A person with a lot already organized, I was carrying so much of the mental load that it became overwhelming. From our first meeting with Chantal, that mental load lifted almost instantly. She quickly took the reins, alleviating a huge burden from us. She reorganized our timeline, making it far more efficient, and handled communication with all of our vendors to ensure every detail was squared away well before the big day.

She also stepped in to direct and coordinate our rehearsal dinner, which was invaluable since we had a friend officiating. Chantal was an absolute pro and a genuinely kind, caring person who truly wanted to make our wedding dreams come true. On our wedding day, everything went perfectly, and that’s thanks to her hard work behind the scenes. We were completely stress-free, knowing she had everything under control. We trusted her fully to make the important decisions so we could focus on enjoying every moment of our day.

I cannot recommend Chantal enough to all future brides. Hiring her was the best decision we made throughout the entire wedding planning process!
K & B
K. Sent on 26/09/2024
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Chantal is great!

We hired Chantal as our day of coordinator and it's a decision I'm so glad we made! We had a clear idea of how we wanted our wedding to look and Chantal really helped us to deliver on it. Our weekly check-ins helped to manage the stress of planning and kept us on track. She let us guide her on our wants and offered insights into things we hadn't considered or simply overlooked. We felt in control of our planning, but she was ready to support us where needed and made a fantastic recommendation for our bar service - in short, she understood the assignment! I was able to be present and just enjoy our wedding day because Chantal and her team had everything covered. Honestly, Chantal is great and you can tell she is passionate about her work!
Sarah
Sarah M. Sent on 05/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Chantal is amazing!

Chantal was a huge help in our wedding planning. We originally thought we would plan everything ourselves but as we started looking at all of the details decided we would at least entertain the idea of a planner. Originally just looking for a day of planner we ended up using Chantal for her partial planning services and she proved her worth! She helped suggest which vendors to look at within our budgets and which to stay away from. She helped us to navigate the various contracts we dealt with and understand some of the more confusing quotes. Our monthly chats were always pleasant and helpful and the last weeks where she began to take over really helped to take the load off. During our day she kept us and everyone else on track and it really let us focus on ourselves and each other. We’d occasionally catch a glimpse of her taking care of something during the dancing like moving flowers or blowing out candles that we wouldn’t have had the attention for but appreciated the foresight.
We didn’t think we’d need a planner but have recommended to our friends that if they can afford it, Chantal was well worth the peace of mind.
Jennifer
Jennifer U. Sent on 24/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

There is no one better than Chantal!

Hiring Chantal as our day-of coordinator was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. Right from the start we wanted to work with. Her attention to detail, her patience, and her knack for understanding exactly what we wanted were incredible. Every meeting with her was not only productive but also surprisingly fun—she has this infectious enthusiasm that made planning enjoyable.

Chantal's dedication to making our day special was evident in every interaction we had with her. She truly went above and beyond, from crafting a flawless timeline that ensured everything ran smoothly to handling last-minute details effortlessly. On our wedding day, I felt completely at ease knowing she was there to manage everything behind the scenes. Chantal, you're not just amazing at what you do—you're a true gem. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had you as our coordinator!
Shannon
Shannon F. Sent on 21/05/2024
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Best Wedding Planner!!

If you're considering hiring a wedding planner/coordinator, I wholeheartedly recommend working with Chantal!! She is genuinely nice and caring, and I couldn't imagine working with anyone else for our wedding. When I first got engaged, I thought I could handle all the planning myself and was only looking for a day-of coordinator. However, after speaking with Chantal, I knew I wanted her help and support to make my wedding perfect. We hired her for partial wedding planning and day-of coordination, and she was incredible. The day went perfectly without any stress. I trusted her completely, and she took care of everything. All the vendors loved working with her, and she made my decor look even better than I imagined. We received numerous compliments on how smoothly and on time the day went, how amazing everything looked, and that we were so calm and not stressed—this was in large part thanks to Chantal. Whether you need full wedding planning, partial planning, or day-of coordination, you will be more than satisfied with her work and the support she provides. Planning a wedding can feel lonely, but with Chantal, you will never regret it. Hiring her was the best money we spent.
Hetty
Hetty R. Sent on 23/09/2023
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Chantal is the best!

Chantal is an absolute expert in her field and we feel so lucky to have found her when we did. In our first meeting she easily helped us clear up any logistical questions we had and she continued to problem-solve throughout the planning process. Chantal is like your wedding best friend and her presence makes you feel at ease. Her knowledge, hard work, and passion for the job are so valuable. We know the day would not have run as smoothly without her and we are so grateful for all the care she took to get to know us and help us on this most special day. We cannot thank her enough and also cannot stress enough how amazing she is.
Katy
Katy Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Chantal is such a wonderful event planner!

If you're looking for a professional, organized, reliable, knowledgeable and kind wedding planner or day-of coordinator, look no further. Chantal is your girl! She was absolutely amazing to work with. We hired Chantal as our day-of coordinator for our wedding so her services officially started about 1 month before our wedding. Even before her services officially started though, she was always happy to help and quick to respond to any questions I had. 1 month before the wedding, our weekly meetings on Zoom started and it was like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. She was so knowledgable and organized. She kept us on track and made sure we had everything done on time. She thinks of everything so you don't have to! She was so kind and easy to work with. My husband and I looked forward to our Zoom calls every week! She even sent us an MC template and met with my cousins who were our MCs to help guide them. She was a huge help at our rehearsal making sure everything was organized and ready to go. On the wedding day, she had every detail taken care of. Every detail we had planned was executed PERFECTLY! She worked so well with all the other vendors. She guided everyone and made sure everyone was where they needed to be all day long. She was just perfect and I am so grateful to her for making sure everything went perfectly on our big day. I didn't worry about a single thing on my wedding day because I knew she was taking care of everything. Do yourself a favour and hire her!!

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Sinead C. Sent on 11/11/2022
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I had my wedding in late October, 2022 - but I was engaged in 2020. So I booked most of my vendors in 2021 because I thought I was going to get married in 2021. Chantal was amazing even though she talked to me for much longer than her normal plans allow for. Not being from Kingston, I knew i needed local insight, support and help. Chantal offered all three and even though she was not feeling great the day of the wedding - she was amazing and was just what we needed.
Someone to be where I couldn't be and making sure the plans we confirmed fell into place. I organize events for work and volunteer and i needed Chantal on my wedding day. So if you're on the fence. Think about what you want to focus on for your wedding is it your friends, family and new spouse? Then save a bit more money and make this investment. You will not be sorry.
Ryan
Elizabeth T. Sent on 03/07/2022
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Incredible experience

Chantal was absolutely incredible and so integral to how well our wedding day ran! Working with Chantal was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. She kept us so organized, asking us questions we didn’t even know we needed the answer to! Having her running things on our wedding day kept us so relaxed and enjoying the day - we feel so fortunate that we were able to simply enjoy the day and be present to soak in every moment with our loved ones. We had no stress the day of our wedding knowing everything was in excellent hands. We couldn’t have been happier with the day, and are so thankful for the work Chantal put into it!
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Meet the team

Chantal Valkenborg
Chantal Valkenborg
Owner

I have been working in events for over ten years. These have ranged from academic events and conferences, to weddings and festivals. I have a BAH and MA in art history from Queen’s University and completed a diploma in event management certified by the Chartered Institute of Marketing in 2016 while living in the UK.

During my time in the UK I had the amazing opportunity to work on Pride in London. I worked specifically as a liaison between Prides throughout the UK and towards creating an accessible Pride for all. In 2016 at our first attempt we achieved Silver Certification with Attitude is Everything.

I subsequently moved back to Canada in the summer of 2017 and shortly thereafter my partner and I welcomed a baby boy into our family. Having a year to reflect on my career helped me realize that it was the perfect time to start my own business.

In the summer of 2018 I helped plan the annual Kingston Multicultural Arts Festival – hosting 22 cultural associations, coordinating 12 performances on the main stage and 6 free art workshops for up to 8,000 visitors. I currently work on events with Advancement at Queen’s University.

What makes me stand out as a wedding planner? My organizational skills and knowledge. My love for my job. Most importantly, my commitment to you, your vision, and your goals.

I would love to hear from you about your vision and how I can help make your dream a reality. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Seeley's Bay, ON K0H2N0 Kingston (Ontario)

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