Yifat Oren: Industry Innovator

With extensive experience in food styling, lighting and floral design, fabric treatment, space planning and technical production, Los Angeles based event stylist, Yifat Oren and her staff design and manage every aspect of an event down to the smallest detail. Ms. Oren is often acknowledged by her peers and the press as an innovator of industry trends. An event planner since 1997, the services of Yifat Oren & Associates are available for weddings, bar mitzvahs and social events.

A Diamond in the Rough: 24 Carrots Catering & Events

24 Carrots is staple in catering events in southern California and across the nation. Owners Norm Bennett and Jon Brown have taken their love for cooking and entertaining to a whole new level.

Norm Bennett

Norm Bennett, Swiss-born, American raised chef-owner has a list of culinary credentials from around the world. Norman Brown graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He then traveled to Europe where he worked in many countries, learning first hand the taste and culture of each place. Returning to the United States he continued to work in some of the finest hotels and restaurants across America.

Jon Bennett

Jon Brown, is entirely business minded and with his managerial experience and an obsession for flawless customer service and operational excellence, you will be guaranteed the ultimate event.

Armed with a team of some of the industry's most talented wedding and event professionals 24 Carrots is committed to making your event a memorable one.

 

David Rafanelli: A Man With a Plan

When word broke about Chelsea Clinton's wedding, all of the wedding professional community was abuzz about who was the lucky event planner was the nabbed the gig. The Clinton-Mezvinsky wedding took place this past July with grand fairand was successfully guided with much care and attention by Boston's premier event planner, Bryan Rafanelli of  Rafanelli Events.

 Mr. Rafanelli got his start in the business after a good friend of his passed away from AIDS he found himself volunteering in the special events section of the AIDS Action Committee. He volunteered for every event and soon found himself chairing and eventually running events. Handling a non-profit, galas, weddings and fundraisers with Creative Director, Billy Ivers, the Rafanelli Events team produces over 100 events per year! 

New Super Planner™ iPhone App

Introducing the new business app for event planners. This super device provides a variety of planning tools, including calculators for venue capacity, staffing, catering, staging, projection and dance floor, as well as useful tips in several areas. Currently available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. For $9.99, it’s a terrific value and will making your planning a snap! Now available in the iTunes App Store!

Engage 10! Speakers Lineup Announced

The famous luxury wedding business summit lineup of speakers has been announced! These are some of the top wedding professionals in the event industry. Get your tickets soon because this seminar sells out fast! 

Speakers:

Mindy Weiss

Darcy Miller

Randy Fenoli

Carly Roney

David Liu

Bryan Rafinelli

Sylvia Weinstock

Maria McBride

Cindy Novotny

Marcy Blum

Abby Larson

Todd Fiscus

Amy Atlas

Tara Guerard

Sean Low 

Michelle Rago

Simon T. Bailey 

Lisa "Ceci" Johnson

Carol Poon

Susan Moynihan

Harmony Walton

Liz Banfield

Lara Casey

Liene Stevens

Jill Meister

Rebecca Grinnals

Kathryn Arce

Joan Beaver

Kate Parker

Walt Shepard

Brooke Thomas

Ali Phillips

Donna von Bruening

Grace Ormonde Book Tour

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 The long awaited Grace Ormonde 20-city book tour is under way! Book launch parties are popping up all over the country. Click here to find our more information of dates and how to get your invitation.

Marcy Blum: Eventiste

Marcy Blum is well respected in the event planning industry. She is the owner of world-renown Marcy Blum Associates. In addition to her event planning services, Blum has a culinary background and is the author of Wedding Planning for Dummies, Wedding Kit for Dummies and Weddings for Dummies.  How awesome is that!  Recently she teamed up with fellow event designer Preston Bailey for an interactive weekend workshop. Be sure to keep up with Marcy on her blog The Adventures of Wedhead & Eventista.

Amy Atlas Events

Amy Atlas’ signature dessert tables have made her a household name when it comes to event planners!

After several years of working on political campaigns and practicing law, Amy decided to return to her creative passion for entertaining and party planning.

So whether you are planning a stylish wedding, a whimsical birthday, or an elegant engagement party, Amy Atlas Events will create something unforgettably sweet for you and your guests.

Amy Atlas Events

Phone:  917-974-9285

Website:  http://www.amyatlas.com/

Email:  info@amyatlas.com

International Event Company (IEC)

As opening Director of Catering at the Four Seasons Los Angeles in April of 1987, Jonathan embarked on an exciting career of planning, organizing and producing events that quickly became the standard of entertaining in Beverly Hills. Through his hard work, attention to detail and professionalism, the Four Seasons hotel soon became a premiere venue for weddings and social events of every kind. Entertainment, corporate and fundraising events immediately followed. Jonathan was instrumental in ensuring the hotel install a dedicated kosher kitchen in which to serve the needs of the local community. Eleven years and many events later, Jonathan accepted the position of Director of Catering and Conference Services at the newly renovated Beverly Hills Hotel. He diligently worked at bringing the overall guest experience to new heights by restoring the level of service and quality of food. In August of 2000, Jonathan entered the world of private event planning. He focused on weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, birthday parties and corporate events held at varied locations including private homes, country clubs, beaches, historical venues and hotels. In April of 2007, Jonathan opened International Event Company, a premiere event planning company specializing in weddings, including destination weddings.

9744 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 370 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: 310.271.1900 Fax: 310.271.1945

Website: http://www.internationaleventcompany.com/homepage.php

Email: info@internationaleventcompany.com