42 | LUXlife Magazine Bespoke Wedding and Events Planning Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli is dedicated to creating memorable events that reflect clients’ personal style and individuality. Driven by values of luxury and quality, the company is passionate about curating events that tell a story and delivering an exceptional guest experience. Its comprehensive services strive to design and execute exclusive events with a personal touch while respecting clients’ vision. Recognised in this year’s Leaders of Luxury Awards, Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli makes clients’ dreams come true with exceptional weddings and events that deliver flawless results. JoAnn Gregoli has established an illustrious career in event management. Since completing her degree in Public Relations, JoAnn has planned countless events for many renowned corporations and private clients. Her most memorable project involved assisting brides who lost their wedding venues after the 9/11 attacks in NYC. With the support of The Knot and Brides magazine, she was able to relocate over 200 brides to new venues across the city. For her remarkable efforts, The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) awarded her the title of Professional Wedding Planner, and she was appointed the New Jersey State Coordinator of ABC. JoAnn went on to complete the ABC course and earned the distinction of Master Wedding Planner. She was also appointed the New York Metro Coordinator for the Association. In recent times, destination weddings have grown in popularity and JoAnn has evolved her services to deliver experiences in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. With her industry knowledge and extensive network, JoAnn is uniquely positioned to curate couples’ dream weddings. Modern Bride magazine has named her as one of their Trendsetters of the Year and JoAnn was recently recognised as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Wedding Planners in the world. It is her mission to support couples throughout their wedding journey and incorporate personal details to reflect clients’ priorities and desires. Elegant Occasions caters to clients who appreciate luxury, unrivalled quality, and personalised experiences. Its esteemed clientele is usually high-net-worth individuals and celebrities seeking lavish and exclusive weddings. From the save the dates to the ceremony itself, the company strives to delight the senses with an all-encompassing guest experience. To maintain its commitment to excellence, the company takes on only one wedding per weekend. This exclusivity allows the business to provide every event with the care and attention it deserves to exceed clients’ expectations. In addition to full-service event planning, Elegant Occasions also offers month of event planning and delivers hourly planning and consultations. The talented team handle all aspects of the event including management on the day, creating detailed wedding timelines, and coordinating with vendors. Elegant Occasions has curated events in various locations including New York City, Paris, and Rome. These beautiful cities guarantee an extraordinary backdrop for the special day. A tented wedding service is also available, providing draped ceilings and an empty canvas for clients to unleash their creativity. Challenges in today’s wedding industry revolve around changing health and safety regulations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The wedding industry is one of many still struggling with supply chain issues, which have impacted venues and suppliers. During the pandemic, JoAnn established a grassroots nonprofit, the Front Line Sewing Angels, to supply front line workers and women’s shelters with life-saving PPE. Through its community work, Elegant Occasions aims to give back to society and create a sustainable social impact. The company is also passionate about addressing sustainability concerns and works hard to reduce the business’s carbon footprint. Elegant Occasions strives to cater to the evolving preferences of conscious couples who seek environmentally and socially responsible venues and suppliers to create their unique experiences. JoAnn shares, “Our team is an integral part of our success. We cannot do anything without the team that supports us. Keep in mind it takes a village to create magic. We look for hard-working, dedicated individuals who have a passion for making people smile. We do not treat clients like a business transaction, we treat them like family and that also applies to our team members.” Moving forward, Elegant Occasions’ plans will involve embracing diversity and inclusion with a focus on LGBTQ+ weddings. By expanding its services, the business can stay relevant in the rapidly evolving market. With JoAnn’s expertise and the support of her dedicated team, Elegant Occasions creates bespoke events that incorporate clients’ personal style and individuality. Its objective is to provide luxurious and high-quality experiences that consistently exceed expectations. Through its superior services, Elegant Occasions crafts beautiful stories that clients and their guests will remember for years to come. For its exclusive events, we have bestowed on Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli this year’s award for Best Luxury Event & Wedding Planner – New York. Contact: JoAnn Gregoli Company: Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli Web Address: www.elegantoccasionsbyjoanngregoli.com
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