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Like a martini in a matte glass—clean, intentional, and crafted to make your brand impossible to ignore. Events with edge. Strategy with taste.
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Events That Quiet the Room — Then Own It.
Not loud. Not overdone. Just the kind of design that knows exactly what it’s doing. Every detail considered, every element working together — built to hold attention without begging for it.
Whether it’s a dinner, a lounge, or a weekend experience, we create environments that speak volumes without saying a word.
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Blending In Isn’t Just Risky—It’s Forgettable
Most events check boxes. Fewer actually shift perception. When everything looks the same, your presence has to do more than show up — it has to signal something.
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Anyone Can Be Bold.
Few Can Be Precise.
Big gestures don’t make great events, discernment does. The right layout, the right pacing, the right mood at the right moment. It’s not about more. It’s about knowing exactly what to move — and when.
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Enter: LaPorte & Co.
We think like your guest and your brand. Every detail is filtered through intention, timing, and tone so nothing feels random, and everything lands. We read the vibe before the room’s even built. You just get to show up and own it.
“Bennell’s got impeccable taste, non-negotiable standards, and a sixth sense for fixing things before you even blink.”
— jeffrey s.
“Weeks later, people were still talking about the energy in the room. That’s not coincidence. That’s craft. ”
— justin r.
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The Signature Suite
A hospitality lounge that elevates your presence at high-profile events. Smart flow, refined design, and a guest experience that speaks for itself.
A high-touch hospitality lounge designed to feel less like an add-on and more like the main event. Elevated design, intentional flow, and space that holds attention without trying too hard. Whether it’s an intimate power dinner for twenty or a three-day lounge experience that becomes a brand’s most talked-about flex, our hospitality moments are immersive from start to finish.
Curated, intentional, sensory-rich spaces at larger events — a temporary home base with permanent taste.
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The Brand Immersion
A one-day, high-impact experience that brings your brand to life in the real world. Curated environments, layered design, and strategy that moves people.
For brands ready to show up in 3D. The Brand Immersion is a one-day, high-impact experience designed to translate your identity into a space people can feel. We design strategic environments that shift perception, anchor identity, and move brands into deeper market presence.
Smart, focused, and designed to make people feel your brand — not just see it.
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The Escape Edit
A multi-day experience set in standout destinations designed to heighten connection. Refined flow, elevated design, and moments that feel cinematic start to finish.
Not a retreat. Not a resort weekend. The Escape Edit is built for clients who want their guests flown in, dialed in, and fully immersed. Think moody views, layered moments, and destination details that do more than just photograph well.
Multi-day, designed environments where hospitality meets intention. Not a retreat. Not a conference. Something better.
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The Power Dinner
An intimate dinner experience designed to build connection and shift perception. Elevated atmosphere, strategic guest flow, and details that do the talking.
This isn’t a networking dinner — it’s a culinary experience in designer heels. The Power Dinner experience pairs intimate guest lists with standout chefs (think José Andrés or Michelin-level) for a multi-course journey that stirs more than just conversation. Timed to the vibe. Plated like a gallery. Served with storytelling in every course.
High-touch, intimate gatherings that create conversation, connection, and power moves behind candlelight.
TAKE IT FROM THEM
She gets how to make something feel both and intentional without complicating it.
Bennell gets me. She gets my audience. I trust her with my vision and my reputation.
luxurious
— JENNIFER M.
We gave her a loose idea, and she turned it into a fully-realized experience.
I feel like I've just roamed the earth looking for these products up until now. So grateful for you!
I’ve seen a lot of lounges that look the same. This wasn’t that. It felt like it was for us. People kept asking who designed it.
Guests stayed longer, asked better questions, and really engaged with what we were doing. That’s what the right space can do — and she nailed it.
The weekend gave our team exactly what we didn’t know we needed — time, clarity, and space to actually connect.
People walked in and got our brand without us having to say a word.
We’ve done pop-ups before, but this felt like a true experience.
The space didn’t just look good — it worked. For our goals, for our guests, and for our brand.
I didn’t have to explain what I wanted — she just got it. Every guest, every detail, every course… it all felt aligned.
Her team thought of things we didn’t know we needed — and that made all the difference.
It felt like the kind of dinner you remember. Not just because of who was there, but how it all flowed.
HOW IT WORKS
Discovery & Direction
We start with a deep-dive consult to get clear on your goals, audience, and what success actually looks like. No guesswork. No fluff.
Creative Development
From vibe to visuals to voice, we shape a concept that actually holds weight. Think flow, taste, and atmosphere—not just a color palette.
Production & Curation
We source the right partners, lock in logistics, and build every detail around clarity and ease. Yes, even the ones you forgot to think about.
Onsite Production
We run the show so you don’t have to. Every touchpoint, timed and managed so you can show up as a guest at your own event.
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Do you only design for premium venues or can you transform simple ones?
We’ve worked in both. While high-end venues certainly help, our expertise lies in transforming a space’s energy through layout, lighting, furniture, and pacing—regardless of its base.
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Do you create the concept or do we bring one to you?
We can work either way. If you already have a concept, we’ll elevate and execute it. If not, we’ll develop a creative direction rooted in your goals, audience, and aesthetic.
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For the Escape Edit, do you help with the location scouting or do we bring our own?
Our location recommendations are guided by the vibe you want to create, not just what looks good on paper. We’ll scout, source, and suggest spaces that align with the experience you’re trying to deliver based on a roster of elevated properties and global connections we typically work with. We can also work with your preferred destination or venue and build from there. The goal is to ensure every detail supports the bigger vision.
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What’s the typical planning timeline for something like this?
We recommend reaching out as early as possible but at minimum 6-8 months in advance. That gives us room to design thoughtfully and secure the right partners without compromising on the vision due to a constrained timeline.
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What’s the investment to work with you on a full-service event?
All full-service events at LaPorte & Co. begin with a non-refundable $18,000 retainer to reserve your date and initiate the discovery process. This retainer is applied toward our total planning fee.
Our full planning fee ranges from 15–17% of your event budget, depending on the complexity, scope, and location of your experience.
While final budgets vary, we work exclusively with clients whose overall event investment meets or exceeds the following starting thresholds:
Power Dinner: $40,000+
Signature Suite (hospitality lounge): $50,000+
Brand Immersion (activation): $65,000+
Escape Edit (destination experience): $85,000+
These figures reflect the minimum total investment required to produce a high-impact event that aligns with LaPorte & Co.’s standard of detail, strategy, and execution. This includes your planning fee and the baseline vendor/production budget.
Once we align on vision, scope, and outcomes, you'll receive a tailored proposal that outlines the full investment required to bring it to life.
You’ve seen what's possible when strategy meets design and every detail pulls its weight. If you’re ready for an experience that reflects your brand, we’ll take it from here.