In the early years of my business, I thought being a great planner meant being everything to everyone. I answered every email because I wanted clients to know I cared. I built every timeline because I was convinced no one else would notice the small things I noticed. I sat in every meeting, tracked every revision, remembered every conversation, and showed up on every wedding day believing that if I simply worked hard enough, I could carry the entire experience myself. For a w

One of the greatest surprises of building this company has been discovering what kind of people I am drawn to. When I first started hiring, I assumed I was looking for planners, designers, or people who knew how to execute weddings. Experience certainly mattered, but over time I realized that wasn’t what made someone exceptional. The people who stayed with me, the people who made our company better, all had something much harder to define. They noticed things. I remember walk

When I first started my business, I believed every successful entrepreneur was carrying the same invisible badge of honor. They were busy. Their inboxes were overflowing. They answered client emails late at night, took calls during dinner, and somehow convinced themselves that if they just worked a little harder, everything would eventually feel manageable. I admired people who seemed capable of holding an entire company together with sheer determination, and without realizin

When people find out that most of our work today falls into the luxury wedding market, they usually assume that was always the goal. They picture me years ago dreaming about six-figure weddings, elaborate installations, and destination celebrations, carefully planning my way into that world. The truth is much less glamorous. For a long time, I actively avoided it. It wasn’t because I didn’t appreciate beautiful design. It certainly wasn’t because I lacked ambition. If anythin

People ask me all the time why Irene + Co. has offices in Connecticut, New York City, Park City, and now Newport. They assume there must have been a strategy behind it, that I mapped out exactly where I wanted the company to go and built each location one after another. The truth is, almost none of it happened that way. Looking back, I don’t think I ever chased growth. I chased ideas, places that inspired me, and people who cared deeply about this work. Somewhere along the wa

Photo by Morgan Leigh Photography There is a common misconception that corporate event design is simply branding in three dimensions. The reality is much more intentional. The most successful conferences are designed around human behavior. How people gather. How conversations begin. Where relationships are built. How a space can shift someone's mindset after hours of meetings, presentations, and networking. For this multi-day conference welcoming more than 400 attendees from

There is a common misconception in the wedding industry that planning and design are the same thing. They are not. A beautiful wedding does not happen because someone selected a color palette. It also does not happen because someone created a timeline. The most extraordinary celebrations are the result of three disciplines working together seamlessly: planning, design, and production. At Irene + Co Events, we believe these three elements are inseparable. Luxury isn't created

I don't think the question couples should be asking is, "Do we need a wedding planner?" I think the better question is, "What kind of experience do we want to have while planning our wedding?" Because those are two very different conversations. Over the years, I've worked with couples planning intimate celebrations with fifty guests and multi-day wedding weekends with hundreds. Some weddings had custom-built structures, multiple installations, and months of production behind

Photo By Tiana Simpson Some weddings begin with a color palette. Others begin with a venue. This one began with a person. From our very first conversation with Tasia and James, it was clear that this celebration would never be about following trends. It would be about honoring the people, traditions, and memories that shaped them while creating an experience that felt effortlessly modern. Every design decision was made to reflect who they are, allowing their story to guide th

Becca Photo Co. There is a moment that almost every couple experiences shortly after getting engaged. The excitement settles in, someone asks if you've picked a date yet, another person wants to know where you're getting married, and before you've had a chance to simply enjoy being engaged, you're staring at an endless list of decisions that suddenly feel urgent. I've always found that interesting. Not because wedding planning is inherently overwhelming, but because we've so

At Irene Co Events, weddings begin with people, not palettes. Before design, before logistics, and before a venue is ever selected, the process starts with understanding the relationship at the center of the celebration. For this Utah wedding, the foundation was already clear. After eight years together, the couple became engaged on December 21, 2023, along the Lake Michigan lakefront, a place woven into their everyday life. What was meant to be a routine evening walk became

At Irene Co Events, we design weddings with one goal in mind. To create a fully immersive luxury wedding experience. While visual design is often the starting point, the most unforgettable weddings are shaped by all five senses. Sight, scent, sound, taste, and touch work together to transform a wedding from something guests attend into something they truly feel. Designing for the five senses is what elevates a wedding from beautiful to experiential. What Does It Mean to Desig

At Irene Co Events, we believe the most meaningful designs are shaped through collaboration. The weddings that feel the most immersive, the most layered, and the most intentional are always the result of creative partners who understand how to build something beyond what is expected. This perspective on floral design comes from one of our trusted collaborators, Lilly and Iris, a studio we work with frequently on our luxury weddings. Their approach to florals aligns deeply wit

Let’s be clear from the start. This is a safe space. No exceptions. At Irene + Co Events, we do not tolerate environments where anyone feels uncomfortable, overlooked, or less than. We honor the diversity of cultures and traditions that shape them. You deserve to walk into your wedding weekend feeling grounded, respected, and fully yourself. Not questioning the room. Not shrinking to fit expectations. That is the baseline here. At the heart of what we do is making space for

photo by ashleebrookephoto At Irene Co Events , we believe a truly memorable wedding goes far beyond beautiful florals and stunning design. The most impactful celebrations are the ones where guests feel welcomed, comfortable, and completely immersed in the experience from beginning to end. Thoughtful guest experience design transforms a wedding from simply an event into something meaningful and unforgettable. By carefully considering every moment of the day, from the first in

Weddings are no longer confined to one place. Today’s couples live, work, and build their lives across cities, states, and coastlines. At Irene Co Events , bicoastal wedding planning is not a trend. It is a natural extension of how modern couples move through the world. With experience planning luxury weddings on both the East and West Coasts, Irene Co Events brings a destination mindset to every celebration. The focus is not on geography, but on story, experience, and inte

This luxury mountain wedding planned and designed by Irene + Co Events transformed a traditional wedding day into a fully immersive guest experience. Set against a dramatic mountain backdrop, the celebration featured a sculptural ceremony installation inspired by a digital rendering, an all-white reception designed around light and reflection, and layered entertainment that carried guests through the evening. Every detail, from ceremony design to tablescape and production,

At Irene Co Events , wedding design is approached as storytelling. Every element is intentional, layered, and deeply connected to the couple it represents. This editorial design was created as a confident love letter to color, emotion, and unapologetic self-expression, proving that romance can be bold, expressive, and full of life. Designed for couples who value individuality and artistic vision, this space embraces fearless color while remaining grounded in nature and meanin

February arrives with a quiet shift. The energy softens, conversations slow, and attention turns toward love, commitment, and connection. For Irene Co Events, Valentine’s Day is more than a holiday. It is a reflection of the very reason weddings exist in the first place. At its core, Valentine’s Day has always been about choosing one another. Long before cards and roses, the holiday represented devotion, loyalty, and intentional partnership. These same values sit at the fou

Winter weddings carry a distinct kind of magic. Crisp air, layered textures, candlelight, and an undeniable sense of intimacy set the season apart. At the same time, winter celebrations require careful planning, flexibility, and experience. At Irene Co Events , winter weddings are approached with both creativity and realism, ensuring couples understand not only the beauty of the season but also the considerations that come with it. The Benefits of a Winter Wedding One of the