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…
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…
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…
I need to touch, feel, and work with my hands. It was an immediate love affair with paper and print; I was fascinated by how a story could be told through stationery…” Michelle Iadarola-Cruz, Artscroll Printing Corp, NYC Michelle Iadarola-Cruz is the Chief Retail Sales Officer for Artscroll Printing Corp, based in New York City. […] Read more…
Being both Italian and American, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work. I’m fluent in both languages, which allows me to navigate every aspect of the planning process. Clear communication is essential – whether working closely with Italian vendors to ensure precision and authenticity, or guiding my international couples in English with clarity and […] Read more…
Photography to me has always been more than a craft. The camera matters, the light makes a difference, the editing refines the end result – but at its essence, photography means capturing a moment in time, freezing an emotion, and making sure people get to relive it again and again exactly as it felt. That […] Read more…
