Geoff Walker is the owner and musical director of multiple award-winning Ambassador Band – a huge fan of (the artist formerly known as) Prince, Geoff has worked around the world alongside some of entertainment’s finest. Here we discuss how he started out in the business and where his career has taken him and his band mates: […] Read more…
For over a decade, Claire German has been at the helm of the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, acting as Managing Director and working closely with the owners to deliver their unique conceptual vision – she’s therefore directly credited with creating an exciting mecca for interior designers and architects who are looking for the finest furnishings, […] Read more…
THE LONDON ESSENTIALS live music band is a welcome fixture at many of the most high profile events around the world – working with the best planners – and giving each occasion an instant injection of fun with their enthusiasm and unique presence. Every six weeks or so, Ben Matthews (below, right) – who is […] 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…
Catering is one of the most crucial components of any event and with discerning international guests who are aware of current trends and often attend a different event every other night of the week, it’s important to keep menus fresh, novel, interesting and delicious. Alexander & Björck is a luxury catering and events company based […] Read more…
I lose track of all time when I’m in my studio working to beautiful music, hours can pass when I am ‘in the zone’ and it often feels as though someone else is doing the work through me! As the quote from the French author André Gide goes: ‘Art is a collaboration between God and […] Read more…
