17 Rita Bloom: Pioneer of Wedding Planning and Design

17 Rita Bloom: Pioneer of Wedding Planning and Design

To say Rita Bloom is the pioneer of the wedding planning business would be an understatement. Rita’s story of discovering an entire industry need and growing her business is one of amazement and empowerment. From the 1960s when there was no such thing as wedding...
16 Ellen Weldon: The Art of Calligraphy, Invitations, & More

16 Ellen Weldon: The Art of Calligraphy, Invitations, & More

Would you ever expect an industry lauded calligrapher to have gotten an F in handwriting? For Ellen Weldon, that black mark ignited a lifelong passion for handwritten designs. Ellen’s portfolio is as impressive as her calligraphy skills, having worked for companies...
15 David Stark: Creativity in Design, Creativity in Business

15 David Stark: Creativity in Design, Creativity in Business

“You’re only as good as your last party.” This old adage is something that renowned event producer and designer David Stark holds in high regard. David has produced events for noteworthy celebrities like Glenn Close and Brad Pitt, organizations like Saturday Night...
14 Christie Narvaez: One Bride’s Wedding

14 Christie Narvaez: One Bride’s Wedding

Christie Narvaez is an entertainer who’s worn many hats—actress, producer, comedian, and more. Today, Andy talks with her about her latest roles: Wife and mother. In a first for The Wedding Biz, we get the bride’s side of the story! Andy conversation...
13 Marc Eliot: Design, Music & Cipriani’s

13 Marc Eliot: Design, Music & Cipriani’s

Marc Eliot is Founder and CCO (Chief Creative Officer) of swoop, a New York-based design studio for upscale luxury celebrations for weddings, social events, and corporate events alike. swoop is also the exclusive in-house event design affiliate for Cipriani. In this...