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The Many Phases of Event Planning: Mastering the Art of Events

Kathy Romero is the Founder and Lead Planner for Kathy Romero Weddings and Events. With 21 years of experience in the event world, Kathy has planned and overseen some of the most elaborate installations, weddings, corporate events and social galas for a client list that includes celebrities, business tycoons, socialites, and royal families. She is the former CEO and Head Planner for Preston Bailey Designs where she worked with Preston on some of his most notable projects since 2012.

 

Known for her unique ability to provide clients with concierge style luxury planning while maintaining a strong professional approachability, Kathy has developed a worldwide client base resulting in exceptional event execution on a global scale. Her love for design, fashion, art, and style has positioned her as a lifestyle expert and a source of inspiration for many.

Prior to establishing her own brand in 2008, Kathy managed and designed over one thousand events for Blue Chip companies throughout North America and Europe, and served as General Manager for a privately-owned communications company in New Jersey. This experience resulted in a strong skill set that continues to allow her to seamlessly plan and execute events and experiences in a wide range of spheres. Kathy’s creativity, planning background, and strong business acumen have positioned her as a leader in the planning industry. In 2016 she launched a series of workshops called KR: The Planner Collective and travels worldwide to train and empower other planners and business owners teaching them how to master the art of the business of events. Kathy is incredibly grateful when she is able to work one-on-one guiding planners of all levels through their journey into luxury planning.

Notable Clients: DJ Khaled, Own Network -Oprah, Gucci Mane, Keyshia Ka'oir, Latham Thomas, Sean Parker, Ken Leung, Fat Joe, Cynthia Erivo, 

Boutique Venue of Excellence

Heather Jones,  Wente  Vineyards:   Entry Title Bridget & Gary -- SFBA 

Rawan Asad,  Elite Pour La Vie:  Entry Title  Fashion, Food and Fun -- Atlanta 

Clothier of Excellence

Ryan Wagner, Bespoke Edge:  Entry Title Bespoke Edge -- Colorado 

Rawan Asad. Elite Pour La Vie:  Entry Title Elite Fashion House -- Atlanta

Designer of Excellence

Nahid Farhoud , Nahid's Global Events:   Entry Title Reina and Kavi --SOCAL

Ashley Ulloque, Bold Catering & Design:  Entry Title Woodland Winter Wonderland Wedding -- Atlanta 

Gillian Marto,  Events of A Lifetime: Entry Title Something Old, Something New, A Sumptuous Wedding Designed to Celebrate Love -- Atlanta 

Filmmaker of Excellence

Jonathan Snyder, Jonathan and Kaye:  Entry Title I love you more than yesterday, but less than tomorrow… -- Atlanta 

Jonathan Snyder, Jonathan and Kaye:    Entyr Title Love from worlds apart -- Atlanta 

Josh Fair, Fisheye Studio:   Entry Title  A Fairmont Santa Monica Wedding -- SOCAL

Full Service Venue of Excellence

Rebecca Steffen, Four Seasons Resort & Residences:   Entry Title Winter Love Affair -- Colorado 

David Watts,  Enclave: Entry Title Enclave Wedding -- Las Vegas 

Lighting Designer of Excellence

Matt Clauser, Active Productions:  Entry Title Lush Lighting  -- Atlanta 

Lindsay Fogarty, Fantasy Sound:  Entry Title   Galeos/Padron Wedding   -- SFBA 

Lindsay Fogarty, Fantasy Sound:  Entry Title Jensen/Kooperman Wedding -- SFBA 

Linen Provider of Excellence

 Veronica Taylor, Luxe Linens:  Entry Title  Hibiscus of Excellence -- SOCAL

Tamara Gollob, I Do Linens: Entry Title Light and Airy Summer Affair-- Atlanta 

Rental Company of Excellence 

Cassius Wright, Eclectic Hive, Inc.:  Entry Title Cross Cultural Spirituality  -- Colorado

Roy Arriaga, Unique Event Element:   Entry Title Elliot & Susan-September 2017 -- Atlanta

Sandy Radicevic, Premiere Party Rentals:  Entry Title Minimalist Malibu Wedding  -- SOCAL

Wedding Planner of Excellence  Wedding Guests 101 or More 

 Emily Campbell,  Go Bella: Entry Title Elegant Ranch Wedding -- Colorado

Thersese Cole-Hubbs, Electric-Karma International:  Entry Title  3 Times Married -- Member at Large Houston

Gillian Marto, Events of a Life Time:  Entry Title:  Something Old, Something New, A Sumptuous Celebration of Love, Atlanta 

Wedding Planner of Excellence  Wedding Guests 100 or Fewer

Cristina González ,  Simply Weddings Las Vegas:  Entry Title Simply Weddings  -- Las Vegas 

Gillian Marto, Events of a Lifetime: Entry Title Wedding Amongst 19th Century Ruins -- Atlanta

Brynn Swanson, First Look Events:  Entry Title Ally & Aimee's Wedding  -- Colorado 

Photographer of Excellence

Spencer Clark,  Anna & Spencer Photography:  Entry Title A Classically Blue Wedding   -- Atlanta

Kristen Hansen, KMH Photography:  Entry Title Glamorous, Luxe Resort Wedding  -- Las Vegas 

Montoya Turner,  Made You Look Photo & Film:  Entry Title Made You Look Photo & Film  -- Atlanta

Laura Stone,   Blue Print Studios:  Entry Title  Happily Ever Alford -- SFBA 

Leadership Nominations are open

Brit Bertino, Immediate Past President and Nominations Chairman, has announced that nominations for leadership for chapters and the International level are now open. 

All members in good standing who are, according to the bylaws, eligible to vote are also eligible to nominate themselves or another person for either a Chapter Board Position or the International Board. All three nominations forms are located on the Members Landing page of WIPA.org. https://wipa.memberclicks.net/member-landing-page (only members can submit these forms.  

And are listed as:

 Interested in nominating yourself to serve on a Chapter Board? Please complete this form

 Interested in nominating yourself to serve on the International Board of Directors? Please complete this form

Interested in nominating someone to serve on a Chapter Board or the International Board of Directors? Please complete this form.

 Each form is submitted by the individual completing it and is held on file on the WIPA website where it can be viewed by the administration. Once nominations close we will send each chapter a list of the submissions for their chapter.

Don’t delay -- Nominations will close on Oct 30, 2018.

WIPA Webinar Series - Education on Demand

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