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Washington Life | December 2011

Home Life: Holiday Entertaining Tips Stop stressing about your holiday party! Just follow these steps by event planning guru Andre Wells and you’ll be festive and fine. Set the Scene Atmosphere is arguably one of the most important facets of…

Kontrol Magazine | November 2011

Amidst sounds from music group Black Violin, and an atmosphere exquisitely accented with finishing touches from Andre Wells, the opening reception  for The Black List exhibition was “picture perfect”. “The Black List” is at the National Portrait Gallery through April…

Event Innovators 2011

To better understand what makes our 2011 innovators tick, we asked some of the 68 people in the issue, “What has been your biggest mistake?” Click here to watch the video.

WUSA 9 | May 2011

Angie Goff reports on one of DC’s newest restaurants that was transformed into an ultimate playground. At DC’s posh new restaurant and lounge, Lincoln, red velvet curtains draped windows to keep the sun out during the day so people could…

HipHollywood | May 2011

HipHollywood is inviting YOU into the weddings of your favorite stars with celebrity event planner Andre’ Wells as your guide. Flip it for VIP access into Tamera Mowery, Vivica Fox, Monica, Nicey Nash and Jennifer Hudson’s special day… Read more…

InTents | April 2011

…being based in Washington, D.C., affords his company, Events by André Wells, the frequent opportunity to work in spaces unique to the U.S. capital. “It’s a very transient city, a very political city, a city of power,” he says. “There…

UPTOWN Weddings and Travel | Spring 2011

His full-service firm, a great pick for the hands-off bride and groom, takes care of everything from wedding concept and design to planning the rehearsal dinner. The minimum wedding budget is $125,000.

BizBash | February 2011

On Thursday, Mandarin Oriental Hotel general manager Amanda Hyndman hosted a Chinese New Year celebration for some 300 guests in the hotel’s Sou’Wester restaurant. Andre Wells worked with Mandarin associate director of catering Dominic Sanchez to produce the event, which…

The Georgetowner | January 2011

Andre Wells is at the center of glitzy fundraisers, expensive weddings, and corporate parties. And that’s when he’s not scoping out the hottest hotels and restaurants. But a glamorous life comes loaded with responsibility. As planner, producer, and owner of…

Capitol File December 2010 / January 2011

“Master event guru Andre Wells makes elaborate entertaining easy with these tips. The holiday season is often stressful enough, so my rule is to keep it simple.  Half the battle is creating a beautiful look, so come up with a…