When she’s not planning an upcoming event, wedding planner Roberta Burcheri (above, left) of Roberta Burcheri Events, can be found travelling, gathering inspiration for future designs, scouring interiors magazines, cooking gourmet meals and finding ways to give back to the event design community that she holds dear to her heart. Here, we discuss the ethos […] Read more…
My company Holy Water is a collective of creatives, scientists and storytellers who give a f**k…” Adam McVay, founder, Holy Water ADAM MCVAY, the passionate and dynamic founder of event bar company Holy Water, works with select brands and individuals operating at the very top of their respective fields. The company launched back in 2009 after […] Read more…
INTRO BY NICKY SUMMER: The theme of this summer’s content is ‘The Garden Party’ and that’s been inspired by scenes such as this one here, above, created by Melinda Gill of award-winning Luxus Events, credited with being one of the top wedding planners in the UK. I’d describe a wedding designed by Melinda’s company as […] Read more…
Colin Cowie, the Zambian-born event planner, designer, and lifestyle guru, moved from South Africa to the USA in the 1980’s to pursue a career in event planning, and quickly became known for his creativity, attention to detail, and ability to create unforgettable experiences for his clients. Over the years since, Colin has planned a wide […] Read more…
INTRO BY NICKY SUMMER: Over the course of my life and career, I’ve socialised and liaised with some of the most powerful and influential figures in global film, music, politics, public relations, media, hospitality, fashion, aviation, property, interiors and events… and they all have something in common – a generosity of spirit and a certain […] Read more…
Following a fifteen year career in luxury hospitality, I set up my own event planning business; originally the main focus was on weddings, and we’ve expanded to parties and wider events over the years…” Bruce Russell INTRO BY NICKY SUMMER: “The international event organiser Bruce Russell is a French Canadian who made his way to […] Read more…
Susie Evans is the founder of Susie Evans Wedding and Events Co., a company that specialises in bespoke planning for weddings and celebrations. Many of these events take place over multiple days in a marquee at the private home of her clients, or on an exclusive country estate. From her base on the border of […] Read more…
INTRO BY NICKY SUMMER: An Italian wedding sounds like a dream – and there are so many romantic locations within the one country… there’s the glamour of Rome, the grandeur of Venezia, the uplifting and nostalgic vibe of the Amalfi Coast plus the relaxed, romantic charm of Tuscany. Which would you choose? Rome-based destination wedding […] Read more…
At any wedding I’ve organised, I love the moments when the father of the bride and also the groom see the bride for the first time in her gown – I always feel very privileged to be in the room for this special moment and have been known to shed a tear…” Jo Woolfe, Zev […] Read more…
Ben Matthews, Managing Director and founder of The London Essentials, is known for creating the perfect vibe at soirées, parties and gala events from here in the city to global destinations far and wide. His band is one of the most highly sought after, with a reputation for setting exactly the right tone and giving guests a hugely memorable interactive […] Read more…
