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Nina McCandless, Design & Planning
Nina McCandless is a seasoned events professional who has spent the past 19 years working across brand marketing, strategic partnerships, retail activation, special event production and content management. Fusing her strong emotional intelligence and business acumen, Nina serves as a creative partner to her clients, delivering effortless elegance and a calming under-pressure poise. Both a consulate professional and a diligent servant, Nina works to bring value to all budget levels.
Nina graduated Cum Laude from Columbia University in New York and has worked with and for Jamestown, Macerich, Sony, Condé Nast, Hearst, Coach, Revlon, Bloomingdales, Clinique, Reed Krakoff, Restoration Hardware, West Elm, Esteé Lauder, the CFDA, Fendi, NBC Universal, The Faena Miami, The Brooklyn Nets, Mack-Cali, 1 Hotel, The Pearl Brewery and Hotel Emma to name a few. She has executed highly-produced special events and brand installations all over the world including in New York, Paris, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Marrakesh, Tel Aviv, Milan, St. Moritz, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Mexico City/Oaxaca, Venice, Istanbul, Cairo, Toronto and Beijing. In 2021, Nina expanded her planning services to include social events and weddings as she launched her jewelry line Saint Simone.
Nina recently earned an advanced graduate degree in Sustainability and Circularity Strategies from Cambridge Judge Business School in London. Nina resides between Williamsburg (Brooklyn, New York) and Pownal, Maine (just 20 minutes outside of Portland) with her husband and their 6-year old daughter, Liv.
Wedding and event services are offered in
United States: New York, Maine and Coastal New England, New Jersey, Washington DC and Miami.
Abroad: Anywhere you desire! Specializes especially with Italy, Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Turks & Caicos, Mexico, The Seychelles
Nicole Smith, Management & Logistics
A natural-born connector of people and resources, and creator of remarkable experiential value,
Nicole Smith understands the human interest at the heart of every strategic goal — and role, for that
matter.
Smith’s entrepreneurial spirit has driven her diverse career across various fast-paced industries —
each representing new frontiers and challenges sought by this life-long learner.
From media and publishing to residential and commercial real estate, she’s pursued elevation of her
operational and logistical skills to new heights; all the while, honing the keen ability to apply best
practices across disciplines thoughtfully and efficiently. Smith’s talents for strategic foresight, service
excellence, and creative activation have shone brightly at various heights along her multi-faceted
journey — elevating top-tier brands including HBO, Harper-Collins, WEtv and Savills.
When not creating marketing experiences or managing VIPs, you can find Nicole Smith refurbishing
furniture pieces — her all-time favorite DIY pastime, or preparing to embark on another international
pleasure trip for cultural indulgence and inspiration.
Location: Anywhere you need me to be!
Let Us Make Your Event Magical!
Get in touch for a free consultation and proposal.