Dempsey & Carroll’s Kara Alexander sat down with event planner, Mary Bartolucci of Island Style Weddings, to learn about her move to St. John and planning weddings in the Virgin Islands. Here’s what she said. KA: You specialize in destination weddings throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands, but what made you set up shop in St. …
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American Made
We are honored to be included in Martha Stewart Living’s 25th Anniversary Issue. We applaud Martha and her team on this wonderful accomplishment – 25 fabulously successful years – and thank them for highlighting Dempsey & Carroll in their “American Made” feature. Our commitment to manufacturing and production in the United States remains integral to …
Spotlight on Jacqui Spice
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with Jacqui Spice of Touch of Spice to discuss her favorite must-do activities in New Zealand and more. AA: You’re regarded as one of the best curators for New Zealand events and experiences. Can you give us a brief introduction to Touch of Spice? JS: Touch of Spice craft and …
Spotlight on Andrea Adelstein
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner Andrea Adelstein of NYLUX Events to talk about her favorite venues and more. Austin: Invitations were a family business when you were growing up. How has the wedding invitation changed since then? Andrea: I believe invitations set the tone for the party. The wedding invitation …
Spotlight on Hall Cannon and Miles Refo
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with ex-pats Hall Cannon and Miles Refo to talk about life in New Zealand and their wonderful resort, Otahuna Lodge. AA: The lodge was built more than a century ago and not long after Christchurch was founded. Who was its first resident and what are the origins …
Spotlight on Jordan Payne
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner, Jordan Payne, of Jordan Payne Events to chat about the great state of Texas and beyond. AA: What should we think of first when we think of Jordan Payne’s style? JP: You know, I like to think that when you think of Jordan Payne’s style …
Spotlight on Sarah Goodwin
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with Sarah Goodwin of Daisies and Pearls to chat about Maine and the coming seasons. AA: How did the name Daisies and Pearls come about? SG: DAISIES & PEARLS pays homage to my two German Short Haired Pointers, Daisy Mae and Pearl, aka The Pointer Sisters. AA: What …
Spotlight on Sofia Crokos
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner Sofia Crokos of Sofia Crokos Events to talk about her favorite venues and more. AA: Please tell us about your favorite venue in Greece and how you took advantage of such a spectacular location? SCE: One of my all-time favorite venues is in Athens, called …
Spotlight on Easton Events
Dempsey & Carroll’s event curator Austin Ackles sat down with Lynn Easton of Easton Events to talk about Charleston, planning destination events, and more. AA: Charleston has to be the most beautiful town in America. How has the city grown and changed for the better? LE: Charleston just continues to get better and better! It is …
Spotlight on Amy Nichols
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with bridal consultant, Amy Nichols, to talk about working on the East and West Coasts, her favorite venues, and more. AA: You’ve worked extensively on both coasts. What’s easier about working in New York and what’s easier in the San Francisco Bay Area? AN: That’s a great question! …