Fictionalized Biography About a Wedding Planner

¶ … Alice King, the undisputed Queen of luxury wedding planning. Her ability to transform visions into reality is unparalleled because she has access to a wealth of otherwise unattainable venues that offer the bride, groom, and their special guests an event to remember. King draws her taste and inspiration from a rich heritage in haute couture, bestowed by her mother, the designer Catherine King. Since she was young enough to be a flower girl, Alice King has been attending exclusive wedding parties around the world. Now it is her turn to shine. The Alice King agency plans weddings in Paris, Rome, Cote d'Azur, and similar locations that provide the ideal levels of privacy and exclusivity.

Background

Alice is the second child of Catherine and Louis King, prominent art collectors. Her mother Catherine solidified her brand in couture through Parisian fashion houses, and Catherine grew up surrounded by the elite men and women who wore King's designs to weddings and parties in London and on the continent. Catherine's father Louis served as a barrister before retiring to their family estate in 2014.

While studying at Cambridge, Catherine helped several of her classmates plan their weddings. Party planning was initially something Catherine did just for fun, but after graduating with a degree in political science, Catherine decided to start her own business. With clients she had met through her Cambridge connections and through her family, Catherine established a solid reputation and soon opened an office in London under the Alice King name, whist working for ten years at the Edelman PR firm.

The Main Event

Understanding the increased demand for unique weddings and particularly destination affairs, Catherine decided to shift her focus from smaller London-based events to the more elaborate affairs she now organizes down to the last detail. Her network of associates includes the finest chefs in the catering business, including the owners of restaurants in London and Paris. In addition to being able to provide her clients with the most memorable wedding feast imaginable, Catherine has forged alliances with property management companies that grant her exclusive access to private properties and estates otherwise unavailable for events. Some of these properties have never before been used as wedding venues, making it possible for the bride and groom to host their guests in the most extraordinary and personalized way. The materials and decor for the special event, including tableware and all furnishings, are provided by a select handful of companies who create custom-made products to suit the sensibilities and aesthetics of their clients. Moreover, the suppliers Catherine works with remain firmly committed to social justice and all are located in the UK or Europe. Clients recommend Catherine King because of her unwavering commitment to ethical business practices.

Catherine's older brother Thomas plays flute for the London symphony orchestra. Through her sibling's connection in the music industry, Catherine has access to the world's finest harpists, pianists, and chamber orchestras. This allows each event to become the once-in-a-lifetime occasion the bride, groom, and their guests expect. In addition to planning all events on location, Catherine's team of executive assistants offers travel-planning services for guests. Everything from flights, transfers, hotel rooms, and excursions can be booked through the Catherine King Company. Each member of the wedding party simply needs to RSVP, allowing Catherine to take care of the rest. Catherine also offers clients the opportunity to create marvelous registries at a network of merchants and provides consultation for creating an optimal registry list. Finally, Catherine respects the privacy of her guests while also recognizing the need to work with the media to manage all publicity before, during, and after the event.

Upcoming Events

Everyone loves a traditional ballroom event, but few are able to capture an authentic 18th century ambiance. Working with the masquerade theme, Catherine King is hosting a masquerade ball in the Oakes Castle. The event has already drawn actors, writers, and directors from all over the world with a guest list including Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter. Also in attendance will be the staffs from Italian fashion magazine Moda, Marlon James, the most recent recipient of the Man Booker Prize, and literary judges and editors Ellah Wakatama Allfrey and Frances Osborne. In addition to the masked ball, there will be poetry and literary readings.