Gorgeous Gatherings

Travel from the coast of Japan to the beaches of Mexico, from New York City to the Utah desert, and discover how a professional planner designs exquisite celebrations inspired by the world’s most stunning destinations. In these pages, Alison Hotchkiss—named best wedding planner by Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Goop, and widely recognized in the event industry as a creative luminary—reveals the process of choosing the color palette, flowers, paper goods, textiles, menus, music, and other travel-inspired details to create memorable parties with a sense of place.
 
Helpful tips and how-tos for designing bespoke weddings and events are woven throughout, such as:

• Making a mood board
• Constructing a floral chandelier
• Choosing your first dance song
• Dealing with inclement weather
• Crafting a sweet send-off gift
• And so much more