MEET

THE

TEAM

Get to know our
incredible crew
– we’re proud of our team. The
heart and soul
of our brand starts with them. Under the leadership of Canadian design visionaries David and Rachel Clingen, our firm has become synonymous with the
most stylish and curated events
in the Toronto and Canadian
event industry
.

Rachel and David

Founded in 1992, Rachel A. Clingen Design began as a shared vision between the husband and wife team, Rachel and David Clingen. Together they have established one of the most sought-after Canadian event, wedding, and floral design firms in Canada. 

Rachels discerning esthetic and a passion for event styling is matched by the management, leadership, and logistical expertise of David. With his 35 years of management experience in the event industry, David brings to the partnership his wealth of knowledge for high profile and complex events. Together, they have created a brand that has stood firm on the foundation of creative strength, a commitment to ethical excellence, as well as strong client relationships. David and Rachel have built a brand and a reputation with unparalleled accolades.

Although humble beginnings began with a garage office, warehouse and floral studio, their client roster has grown to include many A-list clients including pro athletes and celebrities. They have built a brand and reputation with unmatched distinction, which includes a portfolio of the most luxurious and curated events across Canada as well as overseas assignments.

Although this dynamic duo celebrates their growth in the event industry, they deeply cherish their three sons and daughters-in-law and can’t get enough of their little granddaughters. They love being business partners, but love being best friends more. Their professional success is routed deeply in their faith and their love for their family. In their down time, David and Rachel, love travelling, adventure seeking, and finding any excuse to spend time with their granddaughters.

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Rachel

Owner/Creative Director

Award-winning Principal Designer and Creative Director Rachel Clingen brings a sharp eye for visual aesthetics and a deep passion for colour, form, and texture to every project. Renowned for her ability to envision and execute stunning transformations, Rachel consistently rises to any design challenge with creativity and confidence.

A true tastemaker in fashion-forward event design, Rachel’s love for florals and sophisticated styling is the foundation of her celebrated portfolio in weddings and special events. Under her leadership, our firm has earned numerous accolades, including Wedding Designer of the Year and Wedding Florist of the Year.

Our work has been featured in leading wedding publications and blogs worldwide.
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Jessy

Lead Designer/Account Manager

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Kim

Lead Florist

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Emily

Designer/Account Manager

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Victoria

Designer/Account Manager

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Sierra

Social Media/Marketing

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Rebecca

Warehouse and Product Manager

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Jessy

Jessy is a long standing employee at Rachel A. Clingen Wedding and Event Design, after joining the team full-time right out of University. Jessy’s passion for design and the arts led her to pursue a career using her creative strengths, and working her way through the ranks, her portfolio and design skills became a huge asset to our growing firm and quickly allowed her to move into management and creative director roles within the company.

Today in her role of Creative Director, Jessy consistently exceeds our customers’ expectations, designing some of Toronto’s most stylish events and weddings. Jessy is an edgy designer whose talents are a huge asset to our creative team. She loves the process of getting to know our clients and working with them to create memorable and beautiful events, while building lasting relationships along the way! Our clients love her attention to detail her professional and timely correspondence and of course her commitment to event file completion.

On her days off, Jessy enjoys spending time with her daughter and niece, hanging out with her wild dog Penny, and shopping.

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Kim

Kim is our floral queen. A 34-year veteran in the floral design industry, Kim is lead designer and manager of the Rachel A. Clingen floral department. Kim works closely with Rachel and Jessy to understand the design needs of every client file. Her flexible attitude, allow her to over-see and create diverse styles in arranging florals suited to every clients design needs.

Besides her creative eye and incredible knowledge of flowers, Kim handles this stressful position with ease. Her calm and pleasant nature keep our floral team smiling and the atmosphere positive. Kim says she loves the feeling of belonging to the Rachel A. Clingen work family. She says she “loves bringing Jessy/Rachel’s designs to life with flowers, but also loves the collaborative and positive atmosphere the position brings.”

Kim loves to spend her down time travelling and spending time with her family. 

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emily

Emily brings nearly 7 years of experience in the event industry, and over 12 years in customer service, making her a natural at connecting with clients and understanding their needs. She started with Rachel A. Clingen as a member of Boutique Blooms brand to manage the administrative operations, including client services. 

Having grown within the company, she currently works closely alongside Rachel, focusing on their wedding and event assignments.  Emily plays a key role in managing many of the firms event files as well as client services and customer relations.  Her cheerful disposition, attention to detail, creative spirit, and team-first attitude make her an essential part of every event we create. From initial consultation to day of execution, Emily brings commitment and professionalism to every event. 

Outside of the events she manages, Emily loves making small, personal gatherings feel just as special and meaningful. She’s also passionate about wellness and enjoys spending time working on her health and well-being. 

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Victoria

With a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic, Victoria plays an integral role in the logistics behind Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design. Whether she’s hands-on in the flower shop, crafting detailed client design decks, collaborating with Boutique Blooms, or helping execute custom builds, Victoria brings energy and precision to every part of the process. On event days, she’s a vital force behind the scenes, helping to bring stunning concepts to life.

When she’s not immersed in florals and installations, Victoria loves hosting meals for her friends and family, running trails with her dog Toga, and—believe it or not—cleaning her house (yes, really!). Just don’t let her sweet demeanour fool you—she’s also the resident prankster, keeping everyone in the office just a little on edge and always laughing.

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Sierra

Don’t be fooled by the phone in Sierra’s hand all the time…she’s actually working. Sierra is our Social Media Manager.  Sierra brings her creative edge to our marketing team. With her fashion merchandizing, bachelor of science, Sierra has a keen eye for for visual esthetic and keeps us fresh on social media trends. Sierra captures our work and all the behind the scenes stories our followers have come to love. In addition, she captures authentic event day content keeping our social platforms current and interesting. 

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Rebecca

It takes a lot of behind the scenes organization and prep work to make every event a success. Meet our ultra organized queen of product management and warehouse control. Rebecca is our dedicated RAC Warehouse Manager.

With 25 years of experience managing a busy household, home-educating three daughters, and leading countless programs and events as a volunteer, Rebecca brings a wealth of organizational expertise and energy to our team.

Side note, Rebecca is Rachel’s sister, no one around RAC denies that Rebecca was the highly efficient, and organized one in the family. 

At RAC, her days are spent overseeing inventory, coordinating products before and after events, and optimizing space to keep the warehouse running efficiently. Her commitment to order is summed up in her favourite saying: “Don’t put it down, put it away—clutter attracts clutter!”

Rebecca loves the warm, welcoming atmosphere at RAC, describing it as “just one of the many highlights of working here.”

Outside of work, Rebecca cherishes time with her husband and family, stays active through running and skiing, and embraces all things outdoors. A passionate cook and baker, Rebecca especially finds joy in sharing homemade meals with friends and loved ones.

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