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The Wedding Biz

Jul 31, 2017

In today’s conversation, Andy talks with Ashfer Biju, the executive chef and food and beverage director at the iconic The Pierre, A Taj Hotel in New York City, responsible for all things culinary. To Ashfer, however, he's more than his official job title; he’s a self-proclaimed “crafter of perishable art.”...


Jul 24, 2017

Colin Cowie is a top designer for all things weddings—as well as galas, charitable events, corporate and destination celebrations. He's beloved by the likes of Oprah, Jerry Seinfeld, Elton John, Michael Jordan, Bruce Willis, Jennifer Aniston, and countless other A-list celebrities. Ever since Colin arrived in Los...


Jul 17, 2017

When planning a dream-come-true wedding on an island getaway, only one name immediately comes to mind: JoAnne Brown. In this week's conversation, Andy talks to the go-to planner for weddings in the Cayman Islands and beyond. Even before she dominated the destination wedding world, JoAnne was fittingly immersed in...


Jul 10, 2017

As the second of three generations to uphold the Fred Marcus Studio brand, Andy Marcus has grown into his status as one of the rare few wedding photography legends, with his son, Brian, poised to carry the legacy forward. In Andy’s nearly 50 years of work in the industry, he’s photographed the weddings of Eddie...


Jul 3, 2017

An icon of the hospitality industry, Bill Spinner was literally born into it—as a young man, he first learned what it means to make people's experiences special by doing everything that needed to be done at his family's restaurant and inn. Today, Bill is in his 20th year at The Pierre New York, where he's Director of...