Top Event Planning Influencers

The adage, “If you want something done, give it to the busiest person you know,” rings no truer than with planners. As masters of scheduling, coordinating and managing details, the best event planners can turn an idea into actionable steps. Whether you’re looking to plan a national convention, host a party that will be talked about for years to come, or take your dream wedding from concept to reality, these top event planning influencers know how to take an idea and run with it.

Event planning influencers known for their attention to detail

Kristin Banta  — kristinbantaevents

The winner of multiple Event Planner of the Year Awards, as well as Best Private Event, Kristin is one of the top event and wedding planners in the country. She also appeared on Bravo’s “The Wedding Party,” helped create entertainment guides, and has facilitated panels on LGBT weddings.

Akeshi Akinseye — keshevents

Offering global luxury wedding planning and event design, Akeshi is regarded as one of the best wedding planners in the nation. She’s worked with celebrities, athletes, and TV personalities and wrote the best-selling book, “The Art of Floral and Event Design.” Akeshi hosts “The Art of Celebrating” podcast, and her stunning work has appeared in countless magazines.

David Adler — bizbash

David is the chairman and founder of bizbash Media, the leading source of ideas, news, and resources for event and meeting professionals in the United States. His decisions influence planning professionals on everything from transforming venues and understanding food trends in catering to high-caliber event production. The planner posts the most innovative meetings, pop-up events, and the poshest events of the year on his Instagram.

Mindy Weiss — mindyweiss

Knowing that Patrick Mahomes, Ellen Degeneres, Serena Williams and Gwen Stefani trust Mindy Weiss to plan their events is probably enough to convince potential clients they can, too. The event and wedding planner has captured 763K followers on Instagram with her posts of glamorous ceremonies, bridal parties on the beach in Cabo, and even enchanted birthday parties for kids. Even Mindy’s work on dinner parties is next level.

Julius Solaris — tojulius

Specializing in marketing strategy for events, Julius loves what he does. His Instagram posts cover key trends in the event industry, including popular foods to consider for your next event and innovative seating for attendees. He also spots and summarizes issues to warn other planners about, such as supply chain disruption and hospitality workforce resignations.

Jennifer Matteo — jennifermatteoeventplanning

Jennifer owns her luxury planning and styling event company but enjoys being hands-on down to the tiniest (but most glamorous) details. She has planned and produced everything from equestrian shows to weddings on the beach, in the mountains, and with traditional Southeast Asian luxury. Be sure to check out the shoot of the violinist in the pool at what was formerly the Versace Mansion.

Jamie Wolfer — JamieWolfer

Jamie is the owner and lead planner of JW Coordination, a wedding planning service that handles everything from venues and wedding timelines to rehearsal dinners and wedding decor guidance. Her 124K subscribers on YouTube tune in for tips on wedding budget killers, venue design hacks, and DIY dessert tables for under $150. It’s particularly generous of a wedding planner to share videos like, “9 Things You Need to Know to Be Your Own Wedding Planner.”

Marcy Blum — marcyblum

Rated a top event planner and designer of festivities by both Vogue and Bazaar, Marcy shares idyllic wedding images and videos with her 98K Instagram followers. Whether it’s an outdoor rehearsal dinner on Cape Cod or a hotel lobby camouflaged to look like a chapel for a wedding, Marcy ensures everything is perfectly planned.

David Tutera — davidtutera

Sure, there may be some glory in it, but David plans weddings and celebrations for celebrities because he loves it. He also hosts reality shows. His own wedding day with partner Joey was featured in “The Knot.”