Best Matteucci Podcasts (2024)

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500 JENNIFER STEIN: Building Destination Dreams: Two Decades of Wedding Industry Resilience 33:06

4d ago33:06

33:06

Returning to the podcast this week is none other than Jennifer Stein, editor-in-chief, publisher, and co-owner of Destination I Do Magazine, a magazine that can be found online and on newsstands. Jennifer joins Andy today to explore the journey of building a renowned brand in the destination wedding industry, sharing how she and her business partne…

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499 FALLON CARTER: Fusing Southern Hospitality with International Luxury 28:01

11d ago28:01

28:01

Andy is happy to welcome Fallon Carter to the show this week! Fallon is a renowned founder and creative director of Fallon Carter Events, and she is acclaimed for her fusion of southern hospitality with international luxury in event planning. Listen in as she shares insights into her childhood inclinations towards hosting and entertaining, tracing …

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498 REVISIT CALEB JORDAN LEE - Filmmaker Extraordinaire! 40:41

18d ago40:41

40:41

“I resonate with the client that wants to make you a part of their family throughout the wedding weekend.” Listen as Andy and his guest Caleb Jordan Lee discuss Caleb’s early passion for travel and filmmaking, Caleb starting his LLC at sixteen and why he decided to film weddings, plus much more on this episode of The Wedding Biz. Caleb is a brillia…

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497 KELLSIE BAIN: Globetrotting Glam: Navigating Makeup Artistry 22:45

25d ago22:45

22:45

Andy is thrilled this week to take listeners on a journey through the inspiring world of makeup artistry with sought-after makeup artist and educator, Kellsie Bain! Join Andy and Kellsie as they dive into Kellsie's upbringing in Sydney, Australia, where she draws inspiration from the strong, hardworking women in her family. From her corporate begin…

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496 SIMON T. BAILEY: Riding the Waves with Resilience 24:16

1M ago24:16

24:16

Join Andy for this episode of The Wedding Biz as returning guest Simon T. Bailey sits down with him to talk about his latest book, Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself into a Thriving Future! Simon shares insights on bouncing back better, the metaphor of surfing as a universal concept for resilience, and the significance of intentional actions an…

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495 ALEX LE ROUX: The Soundscapes of Luxury 33:05

1M ago33:05

33:05

Join Andy as he welcomes Alex Le Roux, the CEO and founder of ALR Music based in London, back to the show! ALR Music specializes in providing entertainment for luxury events worldwide, boasting an impressive clientele, including Idris Elba, members of the Royal Family, the Beckham-Peltz’s and events for high-profile brands like Google, Jo Malone, a…

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494 REVISIT LEWIS MILLER: The “Banksy of Floral Design 40:21

2M ago40:21

40:21

“Before I know what flowers I’m going to use, I need to know what backdrop I’m going to create to show off those flowers.” Listen as Andy and his guest Lewis Miller discuss how Lewis came to be in New York City, his process with clients, how he gets inspired for his designs, how he has been able to maneuver through the pandemic, and so much more on…

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493 CHRISTINA MATTEUCCI: Upping Your Speaking Game and Crafting Compelling Narratives 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

Andy really hopes that you will embark on a journey through the vibrant world of public speaking with returning guest Christina Matteucci, also known as Teucci Mama. In this lively conversation, Christina, the executive director of David Beahm Experiences, draws on her two decades of global event execution experience. With a theatrical background f…

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492 RAY THOMPSON & JACKSON FLAGG: Lighting Design & Telling A Story Throughout An Event 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

Andy hopes that you will join him for this captivating conversation with two prominent lighting designers, Ray Thompson and Jackson Flagg of Images by Lighting in Los Angeles. Images by Lighting boasts an extensive portfolio, having worked on high-profile events with major film studios, award shows, and renowned musical artists. Ray, who Andy has h…

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491 CECI JOHNSON: The Art of Constant Evolution and Elevating Brands 31:07

2M ago31:07

31:07

Andy is so thrilled to welcome Ceci Johnson back to the podcast! The founder of Ceci New York, a globally renowned luxury invitation design agency, Ceci is recognized by Tory Burch and also Anna Wintour of Vogue magazine, as well as numerous others, and is here to share insights into the constant evolution of her business over the past three years.…

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490 REVISIT LISA VORCE: The Intangible Soul of an Event 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

“My proudest moments aren’t only about design. They are about how my clients feel when they see and experience the design.” Listen as Andy and his guest Lisa Vorce discuss Lisa’s love of celebrations, what inspired her to leave corporate America to launch her own business and much more on this episode of The Wedding Biz. Lisa is a world-renowned ce…

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489 ALEJANDRA POUPEL: Innovation, Audacity, and the Art of Event Planning 27:50

3M ago27:50

27:50

Join Andy this week for The Wedding Biz as he interviews returning guest Alejandra Poupel, internationally renowned event planner! Renowned for planning upscale events that cater to a diverse clientele from different cultures and backgrounds, Alejandra of Alejandra Poupel Events shares her unique approach to event planning and the crucial role of c…

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488 SOPHIE FELTS AND ERICA GAMBLE: Floral Design Journey to a Blossoming Business 34:56

3M ago34:56

34:56

In this exciting episode of The Wedding Biz, Andy engages with the power-duo behind Sophie Felts Floral Design, Sophie Felts, Founder, and Erica Gamble, Partner and President. This dynamic duo, based out of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, thrives in the high-end design realm, curating stunning floral designs for wedding and event clientele t…

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487 REVISIT DIANE KHOURY: Australia’s Premier Event Planner & Designer 39:39

4M ago39:39

39:39

Andy invites you to join this week for a revisit of his 2020 interview with Diane Khoury!! Have you ever heard of a bride planning her own wedding with 500 guests and with no experience in planning an event of any size? Listen as Andy and his guest Diane Khoury discuss how she was able to pull it off and why it was the reason she started her own we…

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486 JAMESA ALEXANDER: Elevating Weddings with Storytelling, the Collaborative Process, Work-Life Balance, and More! 34:44

4M ago34:44

34:44

Andy welcomes you back to The Wedding Biz as he interviews Jamésa Alexander, the Founder of Jayne Heir Weddings & Events, a premier boutique planning agency. Listen in as Jamésa shares insights into her journey, discussing her background in kinesiology and how it shaped her perspective. The conversation delves into her approach to event planning, e…

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485 LAURA RITCHIE: Grit, Grace, & Grand Celebrations 47:42

4M ago47:42

47:42

Andy is so thrilled to welcome someone he has known for a while but is a first-time guest on The Wedding Biz - Laura Ritchie, a seasoned luxury wedding planner and founder of Grit & Grace based in Washington, D.C.! With fifteen years of industry experience, Laura shares her journey from a fashion major to venturing into hotel and catering roles bef…

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484 REVISIT JOHN EMMANUEL - Australia’s Premier Floral Designer 43:16

5M ago43:16

43:16

In today’s episode of The Wedding Biz, Andy is excited to welcome John Emmanuel. John is the premier floral designer out of Sydney, Australia. He is best known for creating exquisite grand scale floral installations, and whatever he creates has a stunning element of luxury. A known leader in his market, John has worked alongside many high profile A…

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483 BROOKE KEEGAN: The Long Game, Creative Partners, Pricing Strategy, and More! 41:13

5M ago41:13

41:13

In this captivating episode of The Wedding Biz, join Andy as he dives into an enlightening conversation with Brooke Keegan, the esteemed owner and creative director of Brooke Keegan Special Events. Known for her exceptional expertise in crafting one-of-a-kind, multi-day destination weddings, Brooke has been acknowledged as a top event planner by Ha…

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482 MICAELA ERLANGER: Celebrity Fashion Stylist and Elevating Moments Behind the Seams 27:03

5M ago27:03

27:03

In this episode of the show, Andy welcomes back celebrity fashion stylist and bestselling author Micaela Erlanger! Micaela, who has styled renowned personalities like Lupita Nyong'o, and Jennifer Hudson, shares her insights into the world of high-profile styling and how it intersects with the wedding industry. Micaela discusses the importance of st…

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481 REVISIT ROB VAN HELDEN - Perfect Simplicity and Floral Design for Royalty 26:32

6M ago26:32

26:32

Today’s guest believes “that flowers speak for themselves.” Rob Van Helden discusses what he means by "perfect simplicity”; starting a business out of the back of a car with his sister Patrice; how, through word of mouth, they were able to grow; and much more on this episode of The Wedding Biz! Rob is the owner of Rob Van Helden Floral Design Limit…

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480 LAURIE ARONS: Navigating Challenges and Elevating Expectations 34:37

6M ago34:37

34:37

Andy hopes that you will join him today as he chats with recurring guest Laurie Arons of Laurie Arons Special Events which she founded nearly three decades ago in 1994. Laurie has become a staple in the industry, working with high-profile clients like Sofia Coppola, Vanessa Getty, and Christy Turlington. In this candid conversation, Laurie shares i…

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479 JEN GOULD: Designing Dreams, Embracing Technology, and More! 29:24

6M ago29:24

29:24

Andy is so thrilled to welcome first-time guest Jen Gould of Jen Gould Events to the show this week! Jen's journey in the event industry began when her mother, Diana Gould, established the company nearly fifty years ago, making them pioneers in the evolving world of professional event design. Listen in as this episode delves into Jen's unique appro…

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478 BOB CONTI: From Visual Merchandising to Luxury Wedding Success 30:04

6M ago30:04

30:04

Welcome back to The Wedding Biz! This week, Andy has Bob Conti on the show! Bob is a principal member and business partner of Ed Libby and Company Events. For over two decades now, Bob has made a name for himself in the event industry by designing and producing milestone luxury events. Bob shares his journey from a background in visual merchandisin…

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477 REVISIT GREG FINCK/Photographer: The Leap to Professional Fulfillment 42:17

7M ago42:17

42:17

Andy is excited to be speaking with Greg Finck on this episode of The Wedding Biz. Greg is a brilliant photographer based in Paris. He studied business in France then came to the U.S to get his MBA. Greg was a marketing executive for ten years with Proctor and Gamble and at first, was doing wedding photography on the side as a hobby. Greg is now a …

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476 CHRIS J. EVANS/Photographer: Capturing Love Stories 29:24

7M ago29:24

29:24

Andy has known today's guest for a really long time so is very excited to have him on the show for the first time! Join him as he sits down with luxury wedding and destination photographer Chris J. Evans, who has photographed weddings all over the world such as in Italy, Santa Barbara, Laguna Beach, Hawaii, and Napa Valley! Chris discusses how luck…

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475 RENNY PEDERSEN: Crafting Personalized Experiences for Clients While Maintaining a Balanced Lifestyle 38:26

7M ago38:26

38:26

Welcome to another episode of The Wedding Biz, with Andy interviewing Renny Pedersen, the owner of Bliss Events based out of Chicago! Bliss Events is an award-winning company renowned for its creativity and unique approach to wedding planning, and Renny truly has a remarkable entrepreneurial journey dating back to her childhood when she started her…

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474 JULIE NOVACK: Update on Digital Marketing, AI, and More! 27:22

7M ago27:22

27:22

Andy is so excited to have Julie Novack of PartySlate back on the show yet again! While he would highly recommend that you go back and listen to the previous episodes she has been on, in case you aren’t familiar with Julie, she is the CEO and co-founder of PartySlate, a groundbreaking photo-rich website connecting event professionals, planners, and…

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473 TYLER SPEIER: How to Best Incorporate Social Media into Your Marketing Efforts 23:45

8M ago23:45

23:45

Today’s guest on the show, Tyler Speier, is the genius behind Tyler Speier Events, a luxury event planning, designing, and floral company based in Santa Barbara, California, and Andy is truly excited to have him on for this episode! Tyler isn’t just an expert at crafting dream weddings either; he's also a social media maestro, and he and Andy dive …

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472 NORA SHEILS: Automating Your Way to Success 25:04

8M ago25:04

25:04

Andy hopes that you will join him in this insightful conversation with Nora Sheils of Rock Paper Coin, a pioneer in wedding industry automation! Listen in as Nora talks about all things automation, explaining how it can save events and wedding pros considerable amounts of time and money while boosting efficiency and reducing mistakes. She recommend…

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471 CHRISTOPHER CONFERO: Wedding Planning from the Inside Out 31:27

8M ago31:27

31:27

Andy welcomes you to another episode of The Wedding Biz in which he interviews Christopher Confero, a well known wedding planner and designer based out of Atlanta who manages to balance being not only the owner of his award-winning company Confero but also editor of the magazine Alabama Weddings. Christopher describes how his passions for music, pe…

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470 REVISIT ALEX FITZGIBBONS: Orchestrating The Life And Soul Of A Wedding 41:59

9M ago41:59

41:59

“Our interests are totally aligned with our clients, to make sure their wedding is the best it can possibly be.” Listen as Andy and his guest Alex Fitzgibbons discuss how Alex got involved in the event industry, his journey to Fait Accompli, why he feels his work there is about finding and expressing the life and soul of weddings he orchestrates, p…

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469 TAYLER CUSICK HOLLMAN: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Your Marketing Strategy 39:02

9M ago39:02

39:02

Get ready to welcome Tayler Cusick Hollman, marketing consultant, small business builder, and founder of Enji. Taking what she has learned over nearly a decade of helping small businesses with marketing to design and build a suite of online marketing tools that fits your lifestyle and makes sense for you, she joins Andy today to talk about the rise…

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468 TODD FISCUS: Pillars of Production 40:34

9M ago40:34

40:34

Andy is excited to bring to you his engaging conversation with Todd Fiscus, event designer and founder of Todd Events. Todd has a very impressive client roster, and also plans and designs events for noteworthy professional athletes and civic organizations. In this conversation, he discusses his background growing up loving to redecorate spaces as w…

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467 JOHN DOLAN/Photographer: “Unpredictability Is What Makes It Memorable" 35:50

9M ago35:50

35:50

Andy is so happy to welcome a first-time guest to the show - John Dolan! John is a professional wedding photographer, and as someone who developed an interest in photography at a very young age, this interview is especially exciting for Andy. John truly stands out as a pioneer in contemporary wedding photography, having woven a career out of advert…

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466 REVISIT RACHEL BIRTHISTLE: The Lake Como Wedding Planner and Creating a Wedding with Contrasting Events 45:15

9M ago45:15

45:15

Andy welcomes Rachel Birthistle to The Wedding Biz. Rachel is the Owner and CEO of The Lake Como Wedding Planner based in Como, Italy. In addition to her own events, she has worked with people like Lisa Vorce on Chrissy Tegan and John Legend’s wedding and many others. She says she is predominantly a wedding planner in a destination rather than a de…

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465 JOHN AND MARIJO ELEAZAR: The Power of Storytelling with Video 33:25

10M ago33:25

33:25

Andy is so excited to welcome John and Marijo Eleazar to the podcast in this episode! John and Marijo are the managing directors and visual storytellers of Eleazar Film and hail from the Philippines. They spend their time traveling the world looking for inspiration and excitement but also found a home to raise their children in Vienna, Austria. Ele…

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464 JOEL SERRATO: Artistry in Wedding Photography 39:47

10M ago39:47

39:47

Joel Serrato is today’s guest, and Andy is so excited to have him on the show! Joel has been named a top wedding photographer by Harper’s Bazaar and Martha Stewart Weddings, and his photography is based on capturing pure moments of authentic emotions. Some of his noteworthy work includes work for Pat Benatar, Tamara Mowry, and Adam Housley, and the…

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463 MEGHAN ELY: Navigating the Editorial Boom and Getting Your Real Weddings Published 19:14

10M ago19:14

19:14

Andy is happy to welcome returning guest Meghan Ely back to the podcast today! Meghan is the owner of OFD Consulting and combines in the trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR, empowering her clients to take their businesses to the next level, and her team’s publicity efforts are even regularly honored by the Public Relations Society o…

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462 REVISIT LAURIE ARONS: Fast-Tracking To The Lux Level 51:47

11M ago51:47

51:47

We’ve all been told to “fake it till we make it,” but sometimes honesty and tenacity is all it really takes to succeed. Today’s guest, Laurie Arons, is a luxury event planner who has been named one of the top planners in the industry by esteemed magazines such as Vogue, Harper Bazaar and Martha Stewart Weddings. Based in San Francisco, Laurie’s bus…

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461 MATTHEW ROBBINS: Catching Up Since the Pandemic 24:01

11M ago24:01

24:01

Matthew Robbins joins Andy in this episode to be featured on the show three times! Matthew is the founder and creative director of Matthew Robbins Design, an event-planning firm with a focus on design and production for weddings and other events, and he is the co-owner of Robbins Otoya, a company which focuses on destination events internationally.…

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460 LYNN EASTON: Taking Planners from Luxury to Ultra-Luxury 31:38

11M ago31:38

31:38

The creator of Easton Events, Lynn Easton returns to the podcast today! Easton Events is a luxury destination wedding design and planning company that works all over the world. Lynn is also the creative force and co-founder of Easton Porter Group, a luxury hospitality company with a portfolio of award-winning boutique hotels, vineyards, restaurants…

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459 CINDY NOVOTNY: Defining Iconic Luxury & Identifying Its Heart 27:28

12M ago27:28

27:28

Andy is so happy to welcome Cindy Novotny of Master Connection Associates back to the podcast to catch up! Cindy is an icon in the hospitality industry and is the original founder of MCA. She is an internationally renowned leader in sales, leadership, and customer service and has been recognized by the American Society of Training and Development a…

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458 REVISIT DEBBIE GELLER: Creating Legacy Clients 45:59

12M ago45:59

45:59

It takes a certain level of skill, a problem-solving attitude, and more than a dash of creativity to throw a spectacular wedding. Between coordinating the client’s vision, compiling vendor partners, troubleshooting setup, and sending the bride down the aisle, wedding planners have a lot on their plate. After creating absolutely stunning weddings an…

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457 KRISTIN BANTA: Her Client Process, Navigating Burnout, Pricing, and More 24:07

12M ago24:07

24:07

Kristin Banta of Kristin Banta Events, Inc. returns to the podcast today to follow up and share some updates! Kristin Banta Events is headquartered out of Los Angeles and specializes in event design, planning, and production. She has been featured on several television stations such as Bravo, Style, Food Network, and Fox and in countless publicatio…

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456 JENNIFER ZABINSKI: Running A Successful Business As A Destination Planner 30:07

1y ago30:07

30:07

Andy welcomes Jennifer Zabinski of JZ Events back to the podcast for a follow-up interview after initially having been on the show back in episode 96! Jennifer is the founder and CEO of JZ Events and has been named by Vogue and Brides in their listings of the best wedding planners of the world. Martha Stewart Weddings and Harpers Bazaar has also na…

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455 RISHI PATEL of HMR Designs: Lessons Learned, Inspiration, Life Balance, and More! 30:21

1y ago30:21

30:21

Andy is so happy to welcome Rishi Patel of HMR Designs back to the show today, who was first on the show back in 2019. Rishi is the CEO of HMR Designs which is a premier event design and production firm based out of Chicago. Rishi has even been named one of the top wedding and event designers in the world by Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Brides, and Mart…

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454 REVISIT PABLO OLIVEIRA: Combining Business Savvy with Impeccable Design 44:21

1y ago44:21

44:21

Pablo Oliveira’s work is so elegant and sophisticated, his portfolio images alone are a feast for the eyes. Nuage Designs, the name of Pablo’s company, is growing internationally. From royal weddings to inaugural balls, Nuage Designs has been dressing the tables of some of the most prestigious events globally including Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding. Pa…

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453 BARBI WALTERS: Listening to Clients and Expanding Your Brand 37:31

1y ago37:31

37:31

Andy welcomes Barbi Walters, founder of and one of three principal designers with Lynden Lane, a multigenerational brand led by strong and creative intuition. Barbi and her daughters Lyndsey and Lane have decades of combined experience creating thoughtful environments both at events and inside of homes. Barbi talks about what she was doing before s…

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452 MAURICIO KIRSCHNER: Architect of Dreams and Deep in the Heart of Event Design 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

We are excited to announce that today’s guest is Mauricio Kirschner, the founder and chief designer of House of Kirschner. They create out-of-this world interior and event design, and are also professional architects which enables them to design and produce unique constructions and designware beyond the usual. In this insightful conversation with A…

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451 JOANN GREGOLI: Making or Breaking the Party with Music 22:14

1y ago22:14

22:14

Returning to the podcast is JoAnn Gregoli of Elegant Occasions, who creates events which tell the stories of its couples. JoAnn has been included in Modern Bride Magazine as one of their Top Trendsetters of the Year and was also recognized as one of the top twenty-five most influential wedding planners in the world. Listen to her return today as sh…

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