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Celebrations.com has the party ideas and planning tools for all of life's occasions. Meet the team of event planners and designers behind Celebrations' expert party ideas and tips! From glimpses into celebrity parties to easy at-home entertaining tips to delicious food and cocktail recipes, the Celebrations.com Experts are here to help inspire your next fete!

Mark Addison

EVENT DESIGNER

"Mark believes entertaining is creative, meaningful and detailed."

Jeanne Benedict

Jeanne Benedict

LIFESTYLE PARTY EXPERT

"Jeanne has made over a 100 appearances as a lifestyle party expert and chef!"

Andrea Correale

Andrea Correale

ELEGANT ENTERTAINING AND CATERING EXPERT

"Andrea and her team at Elegant Affairs are known for bringing style and sophistication to events of any size."

Cheryl Dent

CREATIVE FOOD STYLIST

"Cheryl has invaluable tricks and tips to create a memorable and affordable party."

Jes Gordon

ROCK STAR PARTY PLANNER TO THE STARS

"Jes has lent her creative eye and talent to such clients as Madonna and Barbara Streisand."

Rachel Hollis

LIFESTYLE AND PARTY EXPERT

"People.com calls her the "amazing Rachel Hollis" and for good reason!"

Julie Mulligan

FLORAL LIFESTYLE EXPERT

"Julie's been featured on numerous television shows like NBC's Today Show!"

Lulu Powers

CELEBRITY CHEF AND ENTERTAINING EXPERT

"Lulu believes sophisticated entertaining should be fun, simple and stress-free."

Shawn Rabideau

PARTY PLANNING EXPERT

"Shawn's appeared on shows such as Good Morning America and Bethenny Getting Married?"

Lara Shriftman

ENTERTAINING AND CELEBRITY PARTY GURU

"With Lara's tips, you don't need to be Sean 'Diddy' Combs to throw a smashing soiree!"

Tracey Toomey & Leanne Shear

Tracey Toomey & Leanne Shear

COCKTAIL THERAPISTS

"We've discovered there's a cocktail suited for every calamity and celebration!"

Jackie Lacey

FLORAL DESIGNER

"Praise for Jackie's expertise and floral experience can been seen in Flowers & Floral, Modern Bride and Inside Weddings."

Lena Katz

CELEBRATIONS TRAVEL EXPERT

"Lena has appeared on E!, Bravo, and Entertainment Tonight."

Mike Russo

EVENT PLANNER

"Mike possesses a palpable energy and meticulous attention to detail."

Wendy Diamond

PET LIFESTYLE EXPERT

"Wendy Diamond is the Go-To Expert for Your Four-Legged Friend Festivities!"

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