My dream project/s will be to plan both my daughters’ weddings! They’re the loves of my life and they both have such a unique eye…”
Norma Cohen, founder, Norma Cohen Productions
For the past thirty-eight years, Norma Cohen, a top event planner and designer based in Brooklyn, has been committed to transforming the visions of high-profile clients into reality. Specialising in a diverse array of special occasions, Norma particularly excels in the planning and design of weddings. Her work has received recognition in prominent publications, including BRIDES, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine, Barron’s, Allure, The Wedding Biz with Andy Kushner, Harper’s Bazaar, and Fortune Magazine.
Here, we discuss the background to Norma’s career, explore her favourite destinations for weddings and events, and reveal her aspirations for an ideal project…
C&B: “Norma, your portfolio is astounding! How did you first gain your experience in event design?”
NC: “My local community center gave me my ‘foot in the door’ of organising fashion shows, plays and other events at only twelve years old! From that experience alone, I started developing skills that helped me find my way to the professional event planning industry as a teenager then on to adulthood…”
I have the best job, creating such special events for the best clients! Making their dreams come to life is the best job ever…”
Norma Cohen, founder, Norma Cohen Productions
C&B: “One of the main factors of the business is obviously bringing in new clients; how do you attract them?”
NC: “By word of mouth, and that’s grown even further with my social media presence…”
C&B: “What would you say has been your most memorable event design project so far, and why?”
NC: “That would be a project in Puglia… a seven day destination wedding in Italy – need I say more?! The wedding reception was a complete transformation of the local beach club!”
C&B: “Destination planners tend to find the absolute best locations overseas; where have you personally travelled to while on projects?”
NC: “Puglia, Sardinia, London, Paris, Anguilla, St. Barths, Puerto Rico, Los Cabos, Miami… and, of course, the best: NYC!”
Overseas, my favourite destinations include Le Crillon in Paris; at home in New York, I love The Waldorf Astoria – which is where I got married; also, The Plaza Hotel, The Pierre and Casa Cipriani!”
Norma Cohen, founder, Norma Cohen Productions
C&B: “We know from our own experience that it takes a lot to produce a large event – so much work goes on behind the scenes and there are so many variables. What has been your biggest challenge while organising client events?”
NC: “Weather is a huge unknown stress! All my clients know that if there’s no budget for a tent then there’s no NCP!”
CONTACT: http://www.normacohenproductions.com
