VIP
Events & Company offers a bespoke event planning service that includes the gamut: greeters at the plane, luxury transfers for groups of two-300, photography, videography, world-class DJs and entertainers, TED talk speakers and international experts, floral design, furniture and tent rental, tabletop decor, competitively priced A/V. Following an initial complimentary phone or Zoom` call to determine both your budget and needs, we can then arrange a turnkey program that covers your entire stay in France as well as your event.
Here’s What’s Included
- Propose venues that address your particular event and negotiate the best possible price to accommodate your budget
- Book accommodations for you and your guests (châteaux, villas, hotels, apartments)
- Book accommodations for you and your guests (châteaux, villas, hotels, apartments)
- Source the best local service providers and establish costs for furniture rental, wedding décor, gourmet catering, beverages (wines, champagne, open bar), entertainment for adults and children, DJs and live performers, customized and seasonal floral arrangements, hair and makeup, as well as transportation
- Do site inspections of venues and menu tastings
- Provide a detailed visual presentation and an itemized schedule for your event regardless of whether it's a single day or multiple days
- Organize additional event activities such as guided tours in and outside of Paris, wine and champagne tastings, cooking classes, cultural tours, golf outings, shopping events
- Provide on-site coordination on the day of the event with a staff of dedicated hostesses and assistants
- Help define your event budget priorities, including where to cut and where to splurge
- Strict adherence to the event budget based on your specific needs and requests
Ala Carte Services
VIP Greeters, Hostesses and Transportation
With Events & Company, you and your guests can bypass passport control with our VIP greeters, be met by chauffeured limousines and luxury buses, and even visit Paris or the French Riviera in a Rolls-Royce, Porsche or Ferrari, depending on your tastes. Remember the movie “Midnight in Paris”? Well you can relive the movie in our vintage traction Citroens—whether you are a small group or a large party—ideal for a vintage shopping program.
Vintage Car Rallies & Sports Car Events
Events & Company can arrange vintage car rallies and sightseeing tours in and outside of Paris. We can also arrange test drives of sports cars throughout France and other parts of Europe, as well VIP packages to best car racing events such as Monte Carlo’s Formula One and the 24-hour Le Mans car race.
Private Boat Rentals
If you are looking for something different for your wedding service or marriage proposal, how about renting a private boat on the Seine or on the French Riviera? We are able to arrange everything from a private motorboat (the same model boat once owned by JFK!) to elegant receptions on private yachts.
Photography & Videography
We work with several award-winning photographers and videographers that offer a range of styles, capturing the most important and unforgettable moments of event. Furthermore, our photographers are skilled at shooting unique events both indoors and outside, and are ready to travel if need be. They are also skilled at doing “surprise” photo & video shoots thus enabling you to capture your event on film—when your guests least expect it. Serendipity and authenticity—just as you wish.
Music & DJs
We have access to some of the finest musicians and DJs in France specializing in a wide range of musical styles: classical, jazz, pop, andworld music, as well as ethnic music appealing to different audiences. At one of our recent events at Versailles, we used the same all-female quartet that played at the pre-wedding event of Kanye and Kim Kardashian. If you have a special play-list, don’t hesitate to send it along—we’ll make sure it’s at your upcoming event.
Décor & Flowers
Color-coordinated centerpieces, exotic flower arrangements and unusual room décor are just a small sample of what our floral & event designers can offer in terms French art de vivre and elegance. Based upon your choice of a particular style, color or flower, we will accommodate all your decorating needs—whether it’s for a private luncheon or dinner, or a corporate event celebrating an anniversary or office opening.
Multilingual Guides and Local Experts
Our selection, training and close supervision of over 75 expert multilingual guides and seasoned lecturers permits your groups to gain unique insights into French and European history, art, architecture and culture. Our French chefs, as well as food experts and sommeliers, not only provide unique gastronomic experiences, but allow behind-the-scenes, whether it’s a celebrated restaurant, a famous vineyard, or a chocolate artisan or pastry chef.
Innovative A/V Setups at Competitive Prices
We can provide turn-key A/V presentations for a wide range of events including award nights, product launches, seminars, trade shows and corporate meetings. We work closely with the best service providers and pre-test all presentations in advance of the event to make sure that everything works seamlessly. We work with English-speaking A/V experts who provide excellent on-site services.
