Tory is the owner of smith + james events, a high-end destination wedding planning and design boutique who curates some of the most iconic events worldwide. Named one of the Best Wedding Planners in America by BRIDES Magazine, Tory and her Studio Manager, Lauren, are known for their extremely edited eye and their innate understanding of what is of the moment and what's next in weddings. Based in LA and featured in publications from Vogue to the New York Times, Tory has planned events from Bora Bora to Palmetto Bluff to the Amalfi Coast. In today's episode we discuss: * Tory's background working in fashion and for the Grammy's which led her to opening her own event design boutique * How smith + james events approaches planning destination weddings (client relationships, venue selection, design, and hiring the creative team) * Attracting your ideal client * Instagram strategy * Destination wedding trends * Getting on smith + james events preferred vendor list * Opportunities to learn from Tory The Wedding Destination Podcast, brought to you by international wedding photographer Molly Carr, whose work can regularly be seen in publications such as Harper's BAZAAR, Town & Country, BRIDES, and Martha Stewart Weddings and who was voted a Top Wedding Photographer in the World by The Wed. Designed to educate and inspire couples and creatives on all things destination weddings, the Wedding Destination Podcast interviews luxury wedding industry professionals who are at the top of their fields to give inspiring and actionable business and wedding planning advice. Tune in to the Wedding Destination Podcast every week to stay up to date with the latest destination wedding trends, advice from luxury wedding industry professionals, and plan the destination wedding of your dreams! Subscribe now, and get the inside scoop. FOLLOW ALONG: The Wedding Destination Podcast @weddingdestinationpodcast smith + james events https://www.smithjamesevents.com/ @smithjamesevents Molly Carr Photography https://mollycarrphotography.com/ @mollycarrphotography