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CHELSEA LAWRIE-KANJI

MEET
CHELSEA

Chelsea Lawrie is an Edmonton-based event producer and creative director specializing in experiential events, corporate activations, and design-driven celebrations. Her work sits at the intersection of creativity, logistics, and guest experience, with a reputation for calm execution under pressure.

 

She brings over a decade of professional event production experience across corporate, wedding, and brand-focused environments.

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Chelsea Lawrie-Kanji

Boss of the Party
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WHERE IT STARTED

Chelsea’s introduction to events began early, growing up in Muskoka, Ontario. She spent time assisting with her parents’ catering work while also experimenting with fashion and presentation at home. Those early experiences shaped how she thinks about flow, atmosphere, and how people move through shared spaces.

This foundation established an intuitive understanding of hospitality and coordination long before formal training entered the picture.

PROFESSIONAL
FOUNDATION

Chelsea trained in fashion arts and event production before relocating west to Alberta. After arriving in Edmonton, she quickly became embedded in the local event industry. In 2014, she joined one of Edmonton’s leading event firms as Senior Event Manager, where she led planning and on-site execution for a wide range of events.

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Event types she managed included:

  • Large-scale corporate functions

  • Design-led weddings

  • Private celebrations with complex logistics

  • Multi-vendor productions requiring tight timelines
     

Her role required constant coordination between clients, vendors, venues, and production teams, with accountability for both creative outcomes and operational precision.

RECOGNITION & CREDENTIALS

Chelsea’s work has been formally recognized within the events industry for both creative quality and execution standards.

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Professional recognition includes:

  • Most Outstanding Wedding Planner award (2018)

  • Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)
     

The CSEP designation reflects advanced knowledge in event logistics, risk management, budgeting, and production standards, and is recognized internationally within the events industry.

HOW SHE WORKS

Chelsea is known for a steady leadership style and a direct approach to problem solving. She prioritizes clarity, preparation, and adaptability, especially in fast-moving event environments.

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Clients and collaborators value:

  • Clear communication

  • Calm decision-making

  • Respect for timelines and constraints
     

A strong balance between creativity and logistics

CREATIVE EXPANSION

In 2020, Chelsea founded Ivory & Marnier, a creative studio that allowed her to deepen her focus on styling, colour, and visual storytelling within events. The studio bridged her fashion background with large-scale event execution, reinforcing the importance of strong systems behind visually striking work.

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This period refined her approach to balancing design ambition with practical delivery.

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