ABOUT US
We are a multi-disciplinary events studio with an eye for elevated moments and unexpected details — all told through an innovative, global lens.
Mel Allison Events combines design, storytelling, and innovation to produce experiential moments that become memories. Our philosophy, rooted in curiosity, comes from Allison’s experience in large-scale, high-end event planning and her background working with visionary brands, including LVMH and KKR.
NO TWO MEL ALLISON EVENTS LOOK ALIKE.
From elaborate weddings on the Amalfi coast to intimate dinners in Amagansett, our events start with a story — yours. We recognize each client is unique, so we start (always) by exploring your vision. Our job is to celebrate that vision as we build an execution plan rooted in design, our knowledge of current trends, and our innate sense of timeless style.
We specialize in unexpected details and take inspiration from art, fashion, location, and literature. Events should feel like organic gatherings but elevated. The goal is to make your guests feel both inspired and at ease.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
When you work with Mel Allison Events, you benefit from more than 20 years of experience in international and luxury event planning. We specialize in planning events that redefine industry standards and receive recognition in publications like Vogue Italia and Vogue Espana. Our team lives for a challenge — and we specialize in meeting each one.
You will work directly with Mel Allison and with experts she has vetted personally. Each moment with our team will make you feel seen and heard. You bring the event idea; we bring the expertise and innovation; together, we bring your event to life.
THE DREAM TEAM
AN EVENTS STUDIO THAT BREAKS THE STATUS QUO
Every event should go beyond expectations. In a social media and AI world, our experiences will remind your guests what it feels like to touch glasses with a friendly stranger, share an intimate conversation with an old friend, and lose track of time.
Let us prove that a single night can change how each of us thinks and feels.
Whatever your dream event is, Mel Allison Events will create it — beyond your wildest imagination.
A WORD ABOUT MEL
From a childhood on an organic farm in eastern Long Island to a career planning and executing events in Italy, Asia, Europe, and throughout the U.S., Mel has spent her life at the intersection of authenticity, taste, and connection. A champion of unexpected moments, Mel specializes in creating events that defy definition and celebrate the unexpected — whether that be an al fresco dinner party in Amagansett, New York or a siciliano-themed wedding at the Palazzo Alliata di Palermo in Italy.
Melanie has nearly 20 years of event marketing experience, ranging from luxury fashion houses to top private equity firms. She began her career at Condé Nast’s bridal group before working in-house at several luxury and wellness brands, including Tory Burch and Dior Beauty. Eager to round out her experience, Melanie then joined the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR), where, for eight years, she oversaw the firm’s global events strategy. Next, Mel moved to Sakara Life, where, as Chief of Staff, she supported leadership by managing all company-wide events, including retreats, quarterly board meetings, and the launch of the company’s first cookbook, among her other duties.
Mel then joined Bronson Van Wyk’s renowned event design team, where she served as a relationship and project manager for luxury private and corporate clients, designing and executing complex productions. Most recently, Mel held the role of Director of Operations at Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP), a tech investment firm backed by Alphabet, Google’s parent company, where she also produced all internal and external events.
Ready to build an events studio distinctly her own that honored her bold ideas and diverse experiences, she founded Mel Allison Events in 2023. The studio’s inaugural event, a wedding in Sicily, was immediately profiled in Vogue Italia.
Based in New York and the Hamptons, Melanie’s work carries her across the world.