About Our Experts

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

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Mark believes entertaining is creative, meaningful and detailed.

Jeanne Benedict
LIFESTYLE PARTY EXPERT

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

Andrea Correale
ELEGANT ENTERTAINING AND CATERING EXPERT
ElegantAffairsCaterers.com
Andrea and her team at Elegant Affairs are known for bringing style and sophistication to events of any size.

Cheryl Dent
CREATIVE FOOD STYLIST

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

Jes Gordon
ROCK STAR PARTY PLANNER TO THE STARS
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Jes has lent her creative eye and talent to such clients as Madonna and Barbara Streisand.

Rachel Hollis
LIFESTYLE AND PARTY EXPERT

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

Julie Mulligan
FLORAL LIFESTYLE EXPERT

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

Lulu Powers
CELEBRITY CHEF AND ENTERTAINING EXPERT

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

Shawn Rabideau
PARTY PLANNING EXPERT

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

Lara Shriftman
ENTERTAINING AND CELEBRITY PARTY GURU

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

Tracey Toomey & Leanne Shear
COCKTAIL THERAPISTS
Co-Authors of Cocktail Therapy and The Perfect Manhattan
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

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

Mike Russo
EVENT PLANNER

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Mike possesses a palpable energy and meticulous attention to detail.

Wendy Diamond
PET LIFESTYLE EXPERT

Founder, Animal Fair Media, Inc., Best Selling Author
Wendy Diamond is the Go-To Expert for Your Four-Legged Friend Festivities!