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Founder, CEO & CCO @rafanellievents | Entrepreneur, Innovator, and Event Visionary | Creating unforgettable moments through design and leadership

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At the Freeda Forecast we skipped the standard panel answers and discussed the real friction and shifting client dynamics in luxury events today🙌

The old playbooks are breaking down, and you don’t need another fancy cocktail party where everyone gives the surface, polished version of their story. You need a room where you can speak off the record with peers operating at your exact level.

We’re currently accepting fall and winter applications, apply for membership at the link in bio.

Partner Credits-
Host: @freedanetwork
Photo: @allanzepedaphoto
AV & Lighting: @greatfamilyartists
Flowers: @bircheventdesign
Backdrop: @gotoshout
Video: @edisonkoo
Takeaways: @pistachiostudionyc
Linens: @reverie_social
Rentals: @luxeeventrentals
Beauty: @facetimebeauty
Venue: @cathedralenewyork

Speakers- @lindsaylandman @renny.events @jzevents @bircheventdesign @tarafayevents @bryanrafanelli @marcyblum @david_stark_design

#ceomindset #freedanetwork #referralnetwork #creativefounders #weddingindustry Oyerhdard at the Freeda Forecast

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Beneath the glitter, there is a story we don’t always see.

For the 2026 @projecthealthyminds Gala, Rafanelli Events had the honor of producing Beneath the Glitter, an immersive experience inspired by Studio 54 that explored the contrast between outward glamour and the struggles we carry beneath the surface.

In collaboration with Naeem Khan, this year’s Artistic Curator, we brought this powerful message to life through design.

In an industry dedicated to creating moments of celebration, we recognize how important it is to make space for the conversations that often go unseen.

Mental health touches every industry, every community, and every one of us.

We are proud to stand alongside Project Healthy Minds in turning awareness into action. Putting our creativity and expertise behind a cause we believe in is more than work. It is a privilege, a joy, and a responsibility we hold close.

Vendors:
Planning, Production, & Design: @rafanellievents
Artistic Curator: @Naeemkhannyc
Venue: @springstudios
Catering: @acquolina.catering
Installation: @Balloondesignstudio
Graphics & Fabrication: @c2imaging
Fabrication: @Wearesbi
Draping: @drapekings
Carpet: Flemington
Rentals: @partyrentalltd and @bubbledesignrentals
Florals: @Winstonflowers
Photography: @rickyrodriguezphotography @phillipvnweddings
Videography: @Jesseciulla
Lighting and AV: @bentleymeeker

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An intimate dinner at @innatperrycabin, surrounded by people with stories worth hearing and experiences worth sharing.

Planning, Design & Production: @rafanellievents
Venue: @perrycabinweddings @innatperrycabin
Hosts: @rafanellievents @bryanrafanelli @forma_mgmt
Furniture Rentals & Floral: @amaryllisinc
Tabletop: @maisondecarine
Photo & Video: @drydenandemily
Stationery: @papertreestudio
Music: @moseslinmusic

With the beautiful company of
@neillieb
@socialsupplydesign
@carolinefullerevents
@evoke_dc
@arneywalker
@overthemoon
@laurynprattes
@tracytaylorward
@cristinacalvertweddings
@shannonleahyevents
@reaganevents

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Last night we celebrated the launch of Unspeakable in Boston. There was so much love in the room, and I felt incredibly supported. Thank you to John and @stephconnbos for hosting, and to Stephanie for such a thoughtful conversation about the book. And thank you to all of my colleagues, friends, neighbors, and family who came out. I’m so happy I got to celebrate this big moment in my life with all of you.

Unspeakable is out now. Link in bio.

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The art of October entertaining is in the details guests experience.

Draw inspiration from the changing foliage, let seasonal ingredients guide the menu, and bring the evening to life with interactive culinary experiences and live music.

From color and texture to flavor and atmosphere, every element should feel intentional, creating a gathering that captures the spirit of the season.

Photography by:
@henryandmac @rickyrodriguezphoto @drydenandemily

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An intimate private dinner with @rafanellievents and @forma_mgmt at the @innatperrycabin.

The evening was built around connection, conversation and depth, so the music had to serve that, not compete with it. Elevated yet unobtrusive, giving every conversation room to breathe, and fully engaging with guests when the moment called for it.

Knowing when to dive in and when to pull back is the art of reading a room.

Footage by @drydenandemily

EVENT PARTNERS
Planning, Design & Production: @rafanellievents
Venue: @perrycabinweddings @innatperrycabin
Hosts: @rafanellievents @bryanrafanelli @forma_mgmt
Furniture Rentals & Floral: @amaryllisinc
Tabletop: @maisondecarine
Photo & Video: @drydenandemily
Stationery: @papertreestudio
Music: @moseslinmusic

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An intimate private dinner with @rafanellievents and @forma_mgmt at the @innatperrycabin.

The evening was built around connection, conversation and depth, so the music had to serve that, not compete with it. Elevated yet unobtrusive, giving every conversation room to breathe, and fully engaging with guests when the moment called for it.

Knowing when to dive in and when to pull back is the art of reading a room.

Footage by @drydenandemily

EVENT PARTNERS
Planning, Design & Production: @rafanellievents
Venue: @perrycabinweddings @innatperrycabin
Hosts: @rafanellievents @bryanrafanelli @forma_mgmt
Furniture Rentals & Floral: @amaryllisinc
Tabletop: @maisondecarine
Photo & Video: @drydenandemily
Stationery: @papertreestudio
Music: @moseslinmusic

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An intimate private dinner with @rafanellievents and @forma_mgmt at the @innatperrycabin.

The evening was built around connection, conversation and depth, so the music had to serve that, not compete with it. Elevated yet unobtrusive, giving every conversation room to breathe, and fully engaging with guests when the moment called for it.

Knowing when to dive in and when to pull back is the art of reading a room.

Footage by @drydenandemily

EVENT PARTNERS
Planning, Design & Production: @rafanellievents
Venue: @perrycabinweddings @innatperrycabin
Hosts: @rafanellievents @bryanrafanelli @forma_mgmt
Furniture Rentals & Floral: @amaryllisinc
Tabletop: @maisondecarine
Photo & Video: @drydenandemily
Stationery: @papertreestudio
Music: @moseslinmusic

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Some tents take days to build. This one took weeks.

Load-in began June 22. The wedding was July 18. Our team remained on-site through August 1.

But the scale of this production tells only part of the story. Behind every structure, installation, and design decision was a clear intention: to create something extraordinary, deeply personal, and worthy of the celebration taking place within it.

And when the mother of the bride stepped inside for the first time, her reaction said it all: “How lucky are we?”

From the magnitude of the build to the smallest design details, our Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Bryan Rafanelli, takes us behind the scenes of what it took to bring this vision to life…and the moment that made it all worthwhile.

Planning, Production & Design: @rafanellievents
Tenting: @Greenwichtentco
Sperry Tent: @luxuryloo
Catering: @Thecateredaffair
Wedding Cake: @celebrated.co
Photography: @EricKelley and @danielcolvinphotography
Videography: @newenglandcreative and @bstudios_sb
Tabletop Rentals: @maisondecarine
Lighting: @portlighting and @catchlightdesign
AV: @elementexperiential
Rentals: @peakeventservices
Florals: @winstonflowers
Stationery: @chereeberrypaper
Vinyls: @flagraphics
Decor: @frostfl_events and @wooden_kiwi_productions
Custom Installations: @thepaintedwolfstudio
Hair & MUA: @ericareneebeauty
Manicurist: @hushstudio_ri
Stylist: @tsbstyling
Ceremony Entertainment: The Bridge Collective
Reception Entertainment: @alrmusic
Weather: @ironicreports

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The best service is often the part you never notice.

What guests experienced as an effortlessly beautiful setting was the result of weeks of construction, months to years of meticulous planning, and countless decisions made long before the celebration began.

From the architecture of the tent to the placement of every table, floral installation, and lighting detail, each element was considered not only for how it looked, but for how the experience would unfold.

Because exceptional event production isn’t simply about bringing a vision to life. It’s about anticipating every need, orchestrating every transition, and creating an environment where our clients can be entirely present.

The complexity is ours to manage. The celebration is theirs to enjoy.

Planning, Production & Design: @rafanellievents
Tenting: @Greenwichtentco
Sperry Tent: @luxuryloo
Catering: @Thecateredaffair
Private Chef: @Chefbae
Wedding Cake: @celebrated.co
Photography: @EricKelley and @danielcolvinphotography
Videography: @newenglandcreative and @bstudios_sb
Rentals: @maisondecarine
Lighting: @portlighting and @catchlightdesign
AV: @elementexperiential
Rentals: @peakeventservices
Florals: @winstonflowers
Stationery: @chereeberrypaper
Vinyls: @flagraphics
Decor: @frostfl_events and @wooden_kiwi_productions
Custom Installations: @thepaintedwolfstudio
Hair & MUA: @ericareneebeauty
Manicurist: @hushstudio_ri
Stylist: @tsbstyling
Ceremony Entertainment: The Bridge Collective
Reception Entertainment: @alrmusic
Weather: @ironicreports

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When you know, you know // with @kej.films

As seen in @vogueweddings

Planning, Production & Design: @rafanellievents @bryanrafanelli
Videography: @kej.films / @luago.agency
Photography: @corbingurkin @chanelxevans
Fashion: @moniquelhuillier
Hair & Makeup: @jamilahcurryhair @rennyvasquez
Floral: @winstonflowers @winstonflowersevents
Tenting: @peakeventservices
Entertainment: @alrmusic (Brooklyn Soul) @killsing
Cake: @confectionerydesigns
Catering: @thecateredaffair
Drape: @swagdecor
Scenic: @wooden_kiwi_productions
Rentals: @peakeventservices & @bigskytentpartyrentals
Vinyl: @flagraphics
Linens: @nuagedesignsinc @lolavalentinadesigns
Lighting: @frostboston
Audio: @bergstenmusic
Stationery: @chereeberrypaper

#LUÁGOAGENCY #LUÁGO #2027wedding #KEJfilms #TopWeddingTalent

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For 34 years, BC Pops on the Heights has brought the Boston College community together for an evening rooted in celebration, tradition, and possibility.

This year, the design looked forward.

Grounded in the history and traditions that have shaped generations of Eagles, the experience became a visual bridge between where Boston College has been and where its students are headed next.

A story of legacy, momentum, and a future still being written.
And this year, that future became even more tangible: $12.4 million raised for student scholarships at Boston College.
34 years of bringing people together. An impact that reaches far beyond the room.

Vendors:
Planning, Design, Production & Content Creation: @rafanellievents
Venue: @BostonCollege
Entertainment: @thehughjackman @thebostonpops @brattleentertainment
Technical Production & Stage Management: @bearsesteve & @ariadne.villarreal.7
Lighting Design & Production: @earlybirdvisual & @portlighting
Audio/Visual Teams: @elementexperiential, @claavery, & Scorpio Sound Systems
Video Production Team: @thistlecom
Rigging: @sgpsshowrig
Stage Scenic: @thepaintedwolfstudio
Drape: @swagdecor
Photography: @matt2ten & @michaelblanchard
Videography: @newenglandcreative
Comms Team: @briggette_audio_services
Rentals: @peakeventservices and @rolandlappleton
Linens: @nuagedesigns
Catering: @bc_dining, @flourbakeryandcafe, & @thecateredaffair
Carpet: @ajrosecarpetsflooring

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