Gorgeous Gatherings

Travel from the coast of Japan to the beaches of Mexico, from New York City to the desert of Utah, and discover how a professional planner designs exquisite celebrations inspired by the world's most stunning destinations. In these pages, renowned event planner Alison Hotchkiss 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 your own bespoke wedding and events are woven throughout