Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner Charley King of Bluebell Events and spoke about the endless beauty of Southern California and beyond. AA: Bluebell is such a lovely name for your business. Can you please tell us about its significance? CK: Bluebell is the special name my father called me ever …
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Spotlight on Danielle Couick
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles met with event planner Danielle Couick of Magnolia Bluebird for drinks at charming Orsay on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. AA: Magnolia Bluebird is such a pretty name. How did you come to choose it? DC: Thank you! Magnolia Bluebird was supposed to be a bed and breakfast somewhere in my …
Real Wedding: Helen & Bryan
Real Wedding: Helen & Bryan Old Lyme, Connecticut Lauren Sozmen of Loli Events has collaborated with Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles for several celebrations and this time the wedding invitations would be just as spectacular as those before. The ceremony was held at Old Lyme’s stately First Congregational Church after which festivities carried on into …
Spotlight on Cristina Verger
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner Cristina Verger and spoke about her beginnings in Rome and her enormous success here in New York. AA: In just a few words, can you share with us the essence of Cristina Verger Event Planning & Production? CV: The essence of Cristina Verger …
Real Weddings: Catherine & Robert
Real Wedding: Catherine Corwin & Robert Durante November 14th, 2015 The Breakers Palm Beach, Florida A perfect 75 degrees, gently swaying palm trees, and lush gardens surrounded Catherine and Robert as the Atlantic Ocean spread out beyond them. The renowned Breakers hotel would provide a fantastical setting for a gathering of dear friends and family …
Spotlight on Mary Bartolucci
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. …
Real Weddings: Claudia & Georg
Real Wedding: Claudia & Georg September 19th, 2015 Rainbow Room New York, New York On an absolutely glorious September Saturday, lovely couple Claudia and Georg were married with the bluest skies and the sublime New York City skyline as their backdrop. 200 dear friends and family came from all corners of the globe …
A Selection of Save the Dates
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles put together a selection of some of his favorite save-the-dates from our recent work. Seaside in the Caribbean The bride and her mother were undecided about incorporating the couple’s photograph in their save the date design and Dempsey & Carroll was thrilled to provide this pleasing solution: A nice thick …
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 …
Last Night with Tourism New Zealand
Despite the rain, nearly fifty guests joined us last night in celebration of our partnership with Tourism New Zealand. We are proud to unveil the beautiful Postcard Travel Journals that we created as a way to showcase the country’s breathtaking landscapes and natural beauty. Our showroom was meticulously decorated with enlarged versions of the journal’s photographs, …