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The Today Show | January 2013

Texas-sized inauguration party rocks D.C. Everything’s bigger in Texas! And this state-sized inaugural party, called the Texas Black Tie and Boots Ball, is one of 50 unofficial inaugural bashes this weekend. TODAY’s Erica Hill reports on the people behind Washington…

Travel + Leisure | January 2013

André Wells Event planner and designer The area around the Golden Triangle, just off K Street and 16th Street, has great restaurants and lounges. At the end of a long day, I like to fill up on Southern comfort food…

Washingtonian | August 2012

An adult with an eye for style can easily fill one good-size closet with shoes. Andre Wells needs three. Don’t judge him, though – it was the gentlemanly thing to do. When he and his wife moved into their 1927…

Event Innovators 2011: What’s Your Biggest Mistake?

For our first Innovation Issue, we set out to find the most innovative people in the event industry, the creative professionals at the forefront of how this business is changing. To better understand what makes our 2011 innovators tick, we…

Ebony Video | July 2012

Red carpets are primarily a sensory illusion. Appearing on the forefront of the glitz and glamour, for journalists it’s oftentimes the opposite. As celebrities glide by in their skyscraper Louboutins and eye-blinding jewels, showcasing their fine figures and even finer…

Fox 5 Summer Entertaining Tips

A great summer party doesn’t have to break the bank. If you want to throw a summer bash but you are short on cash, there are plenty of ways to have a great get together while saving on money. Event…

Entertaining At Home

Although extravagant galas and over the top parties are fun, many of the best parties happen at home.  Whether you are entertaining 4 guests or 40 preparation is the key to success.  If you are know in your group as…