Chic + Swell is Ottawa’s
premier event design firm…
creating unique and memorable guest
experiences that elevate your brand.
Chic + Swell is Ottawa’s
premier event design firm…
creating unique and memorable guestexperiences that elevate your brand.
When you hire CHIC + SWELL, you're hiring a reputable, seasoned and professional event design team that will guide you through the process of planning your event.
At CHIC + SWELL, we pride ourselves on our client service excellence and making sure every detail of your event is taken care of. From intimate gatherings for 10 people to galas for more than 1,000, our expertise will ensure your event is impactful and distinct. We are dedicated to developing innovative ideas to bring our clients’ vision come to life.
The CHIC + SWELL team will guide you from event conception to execution, looking after all elements of event production including décor design, entertainment selection, and logistics.
Theme development + Event logistics + Table décor + Linens + Specialty chairs + Centerpieces + Menu cards and programs + Stage décor + Lounge groupings + Specialty bars + Food and beverage coordination + Scripting + Audiovisual + Sound and light production
Theme development + Event logistics + Table décor + Linens + Specialty chairs + Centerpieces + Menu cards and programs + Stage décor + Lounge groupings + Specialty bars + Food and beverage coordination + Scripting + Audiovisual + Sound and light production
Carole
Carole Saad is the chic director of this swell company with more than 20 years of experience in the event industry. Carole’s passion for planning creative, one-of-a-kind events led her to found Chic + Swell Event Designers in 2009. She loves working with clients to perfect all of the small details that go into creating an outstanding guest experience.
Carole has been an active member of Meeting Professionals International since 1999 and has sat on the MPI Ottawa Board of Directors and served as President in 2010-11. Carole has also won several awards, including MPI Ottawa’s Volunteer of the Year, Supplier of the Year and Mentor of the Year.
Looking to help shape the next generation of event professionals, Carole has taught part-time in Algonquin College’s Event Management graduate program. Carole is also fluently bilingual in French and English.
CathY
Cathy Montopoli has been with Chic + Swell Event Designers since its inception and has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality and service industry. Known for her calm demeanor, Cathy prides herself on providing excellent client service and efficient planning and logistics skills. Fluently bilingual in French and English, Cathy will go the extra mile to ensure your event is a success.
Rebecca
Rebecca Trafford joined Chic + Swell Event Designers in 2013. Since then, she has become an integral part of the Chic + Swell team, known for her organizational and communication skills and outgoing personality.
Rebecca has been an active member of Meeting Professionals International since 2013. She has sat on the MPI Ottawa Gala Committee since her first year of membership and was the Gala Committee Chair for 2018-19. Rebecca was twice nominated for MPI Ottawa’s Rising Star award and was nominated as Supplier of the Year in 2019.
Caresse
Caresse Ley joined Chic + Swell Event Designers in 2019. Prior to diving into the event industry, Caresse spent five years as a television news producer for a major network working primarily on Parliament Hill. She is a member of Meeting Professionals International and looks forward to growing her skillset and event industry experience.
James
James Brown has been in the audio-visual and hospitality world for over 20 years and brings a wealth of experience to the chic + swell team. James is an intricate part of the logistics team and helps bring the magic to life.
Carole
Carole Saad is the chic director of this swell company with more than 20 years of experience in the event industry. Carole’s passion for planning creative, one-of-a-kind events led her to found Chic + Swell Event Designers in 2009. She loves working with clients to perfect all of the small details that go into creating an outstanding guest experience.
Carole has been an active member of Meeting Professionals International since 1999 and has sat on the MPI Ottawa Board of Directors and served as President in 2010-11. Carole has also won several awards, including MPI Ottawa’s Volunteer of the Year, Supplier of the Year and Mentor of the Year.
Looking to help shape the next generation of event professionals, Carole has taught part-time in Algonquin College’s Event Management graduate program. Carole is also fluently bilingual in French and English.
Cathy
Cathy Montopoli has been with Chic + Swell Event Designers since its inception and has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality and service industry. Known for her calm demeanor, Cathy prides herself on providing excellent client service and efficient planning and logistics skills. Fluently bilingual in French and English, Cathy will go the extra mile to ensure your event is a success.
Rebecca
Rebecca Trafford joined Chic + Swell Event Designers in 2013. Since then, she has become an integral part of the Chic + Swell team, known for her organizational and communication skills and outgoing personality.
Rebecca has been an active member of Meeting Professionals International since 2013. She has sat on the MPI Ottawa Gala Committee since her first year of membership and was the Gala Committee Chair for 2018-19. Rebecca was twice nominated for MPI Ottawa’s Rising Star award and was nominated as Supplier of the Year in 2019.
Caresse
Caresse Ley joined Chic + Swell Event Designers in 2019. Prior to diving into the event industry, Caresse spent five years as a television news producer for a major network working primarily on Parliament Hill. She is a member of Meeting Professionals International and looks forward to growing her skillset and event industry experience.
James
James Brown has been in the audio-visual and hospitality world for over 20 years and brings a wealth of experience to the chic + swell team. James is an intricate part of the logistics team and helps bring the magic to life.
