Meet Melissa and Laura: The Hearts Behind Marigold Moon
We’re Melissa and Laura — two friends who share a love for bringing people together, adding a fun spark to everyday life, and savoring the simple joys that often get overlooked.
Marigold Moon was born out of friendship, curiosity, and the belief that life doesn’t have to be lived at full speed to be meaningful.
We believe in slowing down, celebrating the everyday, and creating space — both literally and emotionally — where people feel like they belong.
But first, a little about how it all started.
A Friendship That Sparked Something More
We first met in 2017, both newly arrived in London, Ontario and looking to connect.
Neither of us had deep roots here yet, but we were lucky — we found each other (and a great circle of friends) through a local Meet Up group.
What started as casual hangouts quickly grew into something more meaningful: community, laughter, shared adventures, and a sense that we weren’t alone in wanting deeper, more joyful connections.
Over the years, we’ve hosted brunches and themed parties, gone on nature walks and group excursions, shared coffee chats, late-night conversations, and plenty of spontaneous game nights.
Through it all, we’ve realized just how important it is to have people you can simply enjoy life with — no agenda, no pressure, just good company and meaningful connection.
And yet, we kept hearing from others — especially women — who were struggling to find those kinds of friendships.
Who wanted to meet new people but didn’t know where to start. Who missed having something to look forward to that wasn’t tied to work or self-improvement.
We knew we could help.
Building Community Just for the Joy of It
So much of modern life is structured around achievement — building your career, expanding your skills, checking the next box.
While there’s nothing wrong with ambition, we started to wonder: What about life outside of all that? Where are the spaces just for joy, just for connection, just for fun?
That’s where Marigold Moon comes in.
Our name carries the essence of what we’re all about.
Marigolds are flowers of light and joy — bright, bold, and cheerful. They remind us to celebrate life, to find beauty in the ordinary, and to keep our hearts open to warmth and wonder.
The moon, on the other hand, is soft and natural. It reminds us that life moves in cycles — that there’s value in stillness, darkness, and slow growth. It’s a symbol of reflection, quiet power, and the rhythms of nature that we’re so often disconnected from.
Together, Marigold Moon reflects our vision for a life that’s both joyful and grounded. Bright and soft. Social and soulful. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to choose between fun and mindfulness, connection and calm — you can have both.
Living Seasonally, Gathering Intentionally
Our events and community are seasonal by design — a way to welcome the changing rhythms of the year and anchor ourselves in the present moment. From sun-soaked summer picnics to candlelit winter dinners, we aim to help people reconnect with the natural world and with themselves.
There’s something powerful about pausing to really feel the season you’re in — not just on the calendar, but in your life. When we stop rushing, stop comparing, stop trying to “get ahead,” we make space to actually enjoy the life we already have.
Marigold Moon is an invitation to slow down. To savor. To gather. To live more softly — not as a weakness, but as a strength.
What We Love (And What We’d Love to Share with You)
At the heart of everything we do is a love for creating beautiful, welcoming experiences — whether it’s a group hike, a spontaneous get-together, or a carefully curated themed brunch. Some of our favorite things include:
- Nature walks and exploring small towns
- Coffee chats that stretch for hours
- Casual games nights and group hangouts
- Dressing up for no reason other than fun
- Brunch parties with pretty table settings
- Theme nights (because why not make everyday life more magical?)
We’re two people who believe that how you spend your time — and who you spend it with — matters deeply.
Join Us
If you’ve ever longed for a sense of community outside of work…
If you’ve missed having people to do things with — just for fun…
If you’re craving more presence, more beauty, more lightness in your life…
If you’d like to host the people in your life, but need some inspiration and encouragement …
We hope Marigold Moon feels like a place you can belong.
Whether you join us for an event, read our seasonal musings, or simply feel inspired to slow down and savour your own life — you’re always welcome here.
We’re so glad you’re with us.
With warmth,
Laura & Melissa
The hearts behind Marigold Moon
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