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Tag: Wedding planning

  • Katherine Gray – Michelle Rago Destinations


    In this episode hosts James and Otto are joined by Katherine Gray, Senior Event Producer at Michelle Rago Destinations, a globally renowned luxury wedding planning firm. To begin, explains her title as senior event producer, emphasizing the full-time, collaborative nature of her role compared to freelance event producers. Katherine aligns her professional identity with a…

  • Bianca Hall & Erica Vanco – Estera Events


    In this episode hosts James and Otto are joined by Bianca Hall and Erica Vanco, the powerhouse duo behind Estera Events, a luxury wedding planning and design firm based in Chicago. To begin, they recount their journey to becoming co-owners of Astera Events. In 2010, Erika interned for the original owner, Hillary, while in college.…

  • Jose Villa


    In this episode Hosts James and Otto are joined by Jose Villa, a Santa-Barbara based photographer with over two decades of experience in the wedding industry. Originally from Mexico, Jose has had a major influence on the wedding industry, pushing the envelope and paving the way for creative growth. To begin, Jose shares that his…

  • Melissa Sullivan – Studio Sully

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    In this episode James and Otto are joined by Melissa Sullivan, the owner and founder of Studio Sully, a design and production firm focused on events that is located in Los Angeles and New York. Melissa had years of professional experience in the wedding and event industry with top designers, and after the tail end…

  • The Fourniers


    In this episode James and Otto are joined by Joshua, half of the incredible fine art wedding photographer duo The Fourniers. To begin, Josh shares that he comes from a background in medicine, with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Grand Valley State University in Michigan. He recounts how his venture into wedding…

  • Rosemary Events


    In this episode On today’s episode, hosts James and Otto are joined by Rosemary Hattenbach of Rosemary Events. Rosemary plans weddings and social events, but first got her start in the film industry as a line producer. She worked with A list film directors on commercial work with US television and abroad. Listen on Apple…

  • Diwan by Design


    In this episode James and Otto are joined by Sneh Diwan of Diwan by Design. Sneh shares her background, beginning with her education in fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned a degree in design and merchandising. Sneh draws a unique connection between her love for watches and her role in wedding…