8. Monica Francis - Planning a Destination Event on the Amalfi Coast

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Monica is the owner of Monica Francis Design, a bespoke design studio specializing in thoughtful, high-end websites for aesthetically-driven entrepreneurs. Based in New York, Monica is a tastemaker and luxury travel aficionado whose celebrated personal style is effortlessly interwoven into her designs and life, which came together beautifully in her recent ten-year wedding anniversary celebration on the Amalfi Coast. Today, we’ll be diving into how Monica planned a fabulous three-day destination event in Italy and infused her brand throughout the entire experience.

In Monica's episode we discuss:

How Monica's upbringing and background as a dancer inspired her to become a designer
Her creative process
What made Monica and her husband decide to plan a 10-year wedding anniversary party on the Amalfi Coast
Ins/outs of planning a luxury destination event from venue selection to hiring the creative team including Rachael Ellen Events and Molly Carr Photography to inviting their guests
The three unique events Monica planned including a welcome party in Ravello and dinner in Positano, a boating day to Capri, and a black-tie anniversary party at Belmond Hotel Caruso
How fashion was one of the most crucial elements of the entire weekend and how she created sophisticated yet thoughtful looks for each day
Advice for couples looking to plan a luxury destination wedding or event

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