Interior & Event Design

Event Production & Staging

Venue Coach 

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Laurie opened her first flower shop at the age of 24 and has been going strong in the events and design industry ever since. As a business owner and designer for over three decades there is not much that Laurie has not done or seen as an event industry leader. Her passion to connect her clients with that perfect look is a reflection of her personality and style. 

Laurie Andrews 

Hospitality, Catering and Design 

Venue Coach

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Fausto Pifferrer/Vice President

Co-Founder of Blue Elephant and Catering, Fausto began his career in catering and event planning nearly 25 years ago in Philadelphia. He has an eye for detail and production, and is passionate about creating high-quality memorable events for his wedding and corporate clients. Fausto currently sits on the board of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club and is a member of the board of directors of the International Caterers Association.

Fausto 

Hospitality, Catering, and Editorial 

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Reuben Bell/President, Blue Elephant Events and Catering
Co-Founder of Blue Elephant Events and Catering, Reuben began his career in event management in the museum and publishing worlds in Philadelphia before returning to Maine to open Blue Elephant in 2007. He enjoys guiding his clients through the event planning process and helping create unique experiences for their guests. Reuben is a past President of the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce and recently joined the board of the Institute for Family Run Business.

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Reuben Bell 

Sage Solutions Marketing 

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Every great company needs a marketing confidant. How about the publisher of Real Maine Weddings. She knows a thing or two about how to market your venue! Christine will guide you and your budget in the right direction to get you noticed. 

Christine Parker 

Photography & Drone Video

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Lucia has put up with Will for far longer than either of them are willing to admit. They started Focus Photography in 2005 when they moved back to New England from Southern California, with Lucia leaving a career in corporate training and development because Will begged her to spend every hour of her life with him (probably not those exact words…) They both avoided sending over text for this page, saying something about meeting clients I hadn’t heard of as they hurried out the door.  I chose a transcript of a podcast interview they did with Wedding Photographers International a while back so this page wouldn’t be empty.  The transcript is abbreviated a little bit, because it featured hours of Will and Lucia gushing about how great their team is, and how they couldn’t function without me, and honestly, after the first hour of that it just got embarrassing.  

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Lucia & Will 

Hospitality

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With over 28 years at the Marriott hotel, Meg has met all the challenges with business meetings, social events and weddings. Her experience with hospitalty will get your venue noticed. Catering and hospitalty training is her specialty. Let her help you and your staff become recongized as industry 

Meg Poulin

Staging and Merchandising, Design 

Spread sheet expert

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As the former owner of Minott's Flowers, Melissa's experience is invaluable. Not only is her attitude fun and engaging, she is smart and has 25 years experience in the events industry. 

Her knowledge of P&L's will help you to become profitable and will make your job easier so can take on other tasks you enjoy. 

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Melissa Wirth