From planning special celebrations: milestone birthdays, Mitzvahs, or parties, to corporate functions: premiers, galas or fundraisers, Olivia Browning helps create memories. Abby Gray, Susan Charbonnier and Liz Leger will personally assist you throughout the process from start to finish.

We will help to create a theme, select vendors, and coordinate with the venue for catering. We also handle rental needs, invitations, gift bags and favors, and even aid in hotel accommodations for guests. “Out of Town Welcome” bags or baskets for wedding guests, party guests, etc. are also a specialty. A planner will be on-site for the entire event (if appropriate for event and wanted by client). We also provide artistic control, per the client’s vision, for the aesthetics of the venue and all additional visual components.

Abby Gray, Owner of Olivia Browning, has years of Event Planning experience in Corporate America. From planning Political Panels that appeared on C-Span while working at Campaigns & Elections; or planning for 2000+ parties and/or financial services conferences at American Banker (Thomson Financial); there is no challenge too great for Abby and her team. In the early 1990’s, Abby and her sister, Liz Leger (The Leger Company, Great Falls, VA) owned a small catering business together in Washington, DC. Always a hit with family and friends, they took their love of cooking to the Corporations of Greater Northern Virginia and Washington. Abby has encountered every kind of situation. Personable, energetic, “getting it right” is her motto. Any event that Olivia Browning contracts to do will be done with enthusiasm, passion and professionalism. We specialize in the Best Customer Service – period.

Susan Charbonnier, Manager of Olivia Browning, owns her own Interior Design Businesses, “Susan Charbonnier Design”. Years of design experience and floral design experience help to bring a unique angle to Olivia Browning’s Events business. Anyone who knows Susan knows that she has a special gift in turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Anyone interested in her Interior Design services should speak with her directly (susan@oliviabrowning.com). Susan will be collaborating on events for Olivia Browning; and maintaining her own clients as well.

Here is what Boston.com wrote about 19 Design on May 2, 2006:

Susan Charbonnier of 19 Design (617.312.2595) used unique and original room separation ideas in the model units—cutting edge materials that are anything but drywall—as both a resource for buyers and as a means to set this property apart from other lofts. Each of the 12 units, four of which have sold, caters equally to financial district professionals, savvy investors, and suburbanites looking to lockdown a placer dans la ville.

Liz Leger, owner of her own Fundraising and Events Company, The Leger Company (LizLeger@theLegerCompany.net), will be a consultant on events when needed. Liz brings years of catering and events planning experience to the table. From working as a Catering Manager at the Capital Hilton (handling every kind of event you can imagine); to Director of Events at the Independent Insurance Agents of America for 10 + years, Liz has the ability to bring any event or party to life. Her work ethic, style and dedication make her an extremely valuable asset to the Olivia Browning team. Please contact abby@oliviabrowning.com to schedule an appointment for your event. You may also reach Abby Gray at (617) 997-5822.

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