— Welcome, I'm Leigh
About me
About Me
Funny thing: I can wax poetic on the great things I know about others, but when it comes to writing about myself I always have a hard time! Well, here goes…
From helping those just starting out develop a solid foundation to Pros who need to refine and grow their businesses, there is something for everyone! The foundation of the Wedpreneur is based on the strong belief that our industry is filled with heart-centric, talented and hard-working people – our challenge, however, is becoming better business-people – and that’s where we come in. We also believe that as an industry, we are stronger together. Focusing on community over competition will only raise the bar for everyone, and it’s in the best interest of every member of our industry that we support one another.
The official stuff first:
- I graduated with a BA in Communication Studies from the University of the West Indies, and my early career was in Advertising and Public Relations.
- I’m certified through the WPIC and also a Preston Bailey Protégé.
- I’ve been in the Wedding Industry since 2009… and I’m still loving it!
- Specifically, I’m a Wedding Planner & Designer. My company Events by Leigh currently specializes in planning and decorating weddings in Barbados for destination clients from all over the world!
- I love making a connection with others and sharing knowledge and support- this is why I am dedicated to creating content that can help as many people as possible!
- I was a student of the Wedding Planner Intensive in 2017 and it totally transformed my business- so I am a die-hard believer in the Wedpreneur! I’ve unofficially mentored so many colleagues, they encouraged me to pursue it as a career. This collided with an opportunity to purchase the Wedpreneur from its original owner, and my former teacher, Mary.
Now for the fun stuff:
- I absolutely love my pet cats, I have 3, Louis, K-Ci &Jojo.
- I literally live in a beautiful tropical island year round (Barbados) though I’m originally from Trinidad and Tobago
- I love coffee and chocolate
- Never put my music collection on shuffle or be prepared for the world’s most random playlist from gospel to rock n’roll to soca music.
- I am a hopeless romantic and absolutely adore how excited couples are to be in love and planning their weddings.