Monica is the owner of Monica Francis Design, a bespoke design studio specializing in thoughtful, high-end websites for aesthetically-driven entrepreneurs. Based in New York, Monica is a tastemaker and luxury travel aficionado whose celebrated personal style is effortlessly interwoven into her designs and life, which came together beautifully in her recent ten-year wedding anniversary celebration on the Amalfi Coast. Today, we'll be diving into how Monica planned a fabulous three-day destination event in Italy and infused her brand throughout the entire experience. In Monica's episode we discuss: * How Monica's upbringing and background as a dancer inspired her to become a designer * Her creative process * What made Monica and her husband decide to plan a 10-year wedding anniversary party on the Amalfi Coast * Ins/outs of planning a luxury destination event from venue selection to hiring the creative team including Rachael Ellen Events and Molly Carr Photography to inviting their guests * The three unique events Monica planned including a welcome party in Ravello and dinner in Positano, a boating day to Capri, and a black-tie anniversary party at Belmond Hotel Caruso * How fashion was one of the most crucial elements of the entire weekend and how she created sophisticated yet thoughtful looks for each day * Advice for couples looking to plan a luxury destination wedding or event 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 Monica Francis Design https://monicafrancisdesign.com/ @mfrancisdesign Molly Carr Photography https://mollycarrphotography.com/ @mollycarrphotography