Alison Hotchkiss is the founder of Alison Events, a globally recognized luxury event production and design company that creates unforgettable celebrations and travel experiences in local and far-flung spots worldwide. Since 2003, she and her team have produced over five hundred events in over seventy-five cities on four continents. Alison Events has been recognized as one of the best wedding planners by Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Goop. When she's not working, she's surfing, snowboarding, and hiking in Marin County, California, where she lives with her daughter, Vivienne.