Mel Wood is the Founder and Creative Director of W Events by Mel Wood, a luxury wedding planning, design, and production house working across North America, Europe, and beyond.
Her background is in luxury hospitality, built over 14 years that began in the Canadian Rockies, working within high-end hotels and resorts. That's where she developed the philosophy that still guides her work: true luxury isn't what guests see, but how they feel.
Supported by a team of 10 planners and event professionals, Mel is known for her calm presence and for being a steady, trusted partner to clients long before the wedding day arrives. Her focus is less on the visible details and more on what surrounds them — trust, connection, and genuine care throughout the planning process.
While weddings remain the heart of the business, the team also produces milestone celebrations, corporate events, and charitable galas, partnering with hospitals, foundations, and luxury brands across Canada, the US, and Europe.