The moments that surprise and delight guests most are often the ones they weren’t expecting – a beautiful picnic waiting for them after an autumn walk, an intimate wine tasting with a local producer, or musicians appearing as dinner moves into dessert. I love giving each day its own character, with little discoveries woven throughout […] Read more…

I believe strongly in collaboration between vendors. The best weddings are usually the ones where everyone respects each other’s role and nobody needs to be the most important person in the room. I enjoy teams where people communicate, help each other and keep the focus on the couple. It makes the experience and the final […] Read more…

My dream project would be the opportunity to plan a wedding outside Portugal. I would love to experience working in a new destination, discovering different cultures and traditions, and bringing my approach to wedding planning to an international setting. It would be an exciting opportunity to grow creatively while creating something truly meaningful for the […] Read more…

Intention throughout the whole process sets my works apart from other videographers. I want to understand the couple before filming them, then shape the edit with the care I would give a short film. Each story is built individually. I want the finished film to bring back how the wedding felt, and something of why […] Read more…

For us, luxury is never about excess. It is about creating meaningful experiences, genuine hospitality, and timeless memories. Our goal is for every guest to leave feeling they have truly lived the Italian Dolce Vita – not just attended a wedding…” Sandro Poli, Founder and Creative Director, The Couplers Sandro Poli is Founder and Creative […] Read more…

Our style is timeless, epicurean, immersive and, above all, guest-oriented. My couples’ happiness is essential, but I believe their guests’ experience is just as important. Guests bring the energy, create spontaneous moments and ultimately contribute to the magic of the celebration. I love taking care of them and creating those little details that make them […] Read more…

One thing I always remind couples is that guests won’t remember every napkin fold or linen choice, but they’ll always remember how your wedding made them feel. If we’ve created an experience where our couples are fully present and their guests leave talking about the atmosphere, the joy, and the memories they made, then we’ve […] Read more…

I believe a wedding weekend should unfold like a great story, with each event naturally building anticipation for the next. One favourite itinerary of mine began with a relaxed rehearsal dinner, followed the next afternoon by a Chicago Cubs game. That evening, guests enjoyed beer, pizza, and a salsa lesson. The salsa class wasn’t random; the wedding reception […] Read more…

I would like to offer a sincere piece of advice to couples: don’t choose a destination based solely on its visual appeal on social media. Choose a place whose soul, cuisine, and lifestyle you genuinely love. Planning a destination wedding should be an effortless and unforgettable experience. To ensure the transition from dream to reality […] Read more…

I feel really lucky to do this work on Maui. I’m drawn to images that feel alive, where you can almost feel the sun kissing you, hear the waves crashing, and your heart strings are pulled. My hope is that couples look back at their photos and remember how it felt: the warmth, wind, sunset, […] Read more…

Growing up in Emilia-Romagna has profoundly influenced the way I work. This region is known for its hospitality, conviviality, and its ability to make every guest feel at home. Here, hospitality is a way of life before it is a service. This is the same philosophy I bring to every wedding I organise. Attention to […] Read more…

The couple that chooses a beach wedding generally values the experience itself over extravagance. They want their wedding to feel like a vacation where guests spend meaningful time together rather than attending a single evening event. They plan three to five days of celebrations, which includes welcome parties, excursions, wellness activities, and farewell brunches…” JoAnn […] Read more…

10 KEY QUESTIONS: Lisa Simpson is a Southern California-based wedding producer and the founder of Lisa Simpson Wedding Celebrations, Inc. Operating her business out of Irvine, California, Lisa coordinates ceremonies, receptions, and destination weddings, often partnering with regional venues. Today, at the height of wedding season, we fire ten key questions… C&B: “Lisa, how would you describe […] Read more…

I work mainly with New York-based planners – ‘if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere!’ I love working with Matthew Robbins and Luis Otoya, Jung Lee of Fete, JZ Events, Metier Events, Lewis Miller, Augusta Cole, David Stark, Bash Please. I’m grateful I get to witness professionals that are so good […] Read more…

What I value most is being entrusted with life’s most meaningful celebrations. Whether in New York, Italy, or anywhere in the world, our role is to listen, understand what matters most, and create experiences that feel personal, effortless, and unforgettable. That trust is something I never take for granted…” Cristina Verger, Founder, Cristina Verger Event […] Read more…

While we’re based in California, our work extends far beyond. We specialise in destination weddings and multi-day celebrations around the world, partnering with clients and creative teams across continents to produce unforgettable experiences wherever their story leads…” Thomas Bui, Founder, Thomas Bui Lifestyle Thomas Bui Lifestyle is a premier luxury event production and wedding planning […] Read more…

One of the elements I love most about this job is the concept of variation. I wouldn’t want to say I favour any particular place or region because each wedding, each couple, and each venue is a creative playground for me to put my stamp on. Variety is what makes me tick!” Danny Lavalette, Lavalette […] Read more…