PROUD TO BE FEATURED ON CANVAS REBEL

CanvasRebel is an online creative magazine that spotlights entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and other high‑impact creatives. Their mission is simple yet potent: to create a space where real voices and personal stories take center stage—not ivory‑tower clichés or recycled biz-speak. I was thrilled and humbled to be invited to share my story with them and their readers.

CanvasRebel dove deep into my journey—from launching a luxe, opulent wedding planning brand in Las Vegas to building an empire grounded in storytelling, creativity, and high-end experiences.

This isn’t your typical “meet the planner” profile. They captured the essence of how I’ve bent environments, atmospheres, even galaxies to my will—creating once‑in‑a‑lifetime love-filled experiences for clients who expect nothing less. If you’re curious about how I channel obsession, elegance, and vision into every luxury celebration, trust me: you’ll want to read it.

When You Tell Your Story, Everything Changes

Being asked to talk about yourself is… vulnerable. It’s thrilling, yes. But also tender. Because when you really share—when you pull back the curtain and let people see why you do what you do—you’re offering a piece of your heart. And you hope people understand it. That they feel it.

For years, I’ve stood firmly behind the work. I’ve let the details speak. The lighting. The music. The scent of gardenias in a ballroom. I’ve let my clients’ stories take center stage—which is exactly how it should be.

But this time, the spotlight shifted. And it reminded me just how powerful it is to share your “why.”

Because when we talk about where we come from—what we’ve overcome, what we dream of, what we believe in—it changes the way people see us. It creates connection. And for those of us in the luxury space, where everything can feel a little elevated and out of reach, that connection matters more than ever.

People don’t invest in a service. They invest in a soul.

They invest in your passion. Your principles. Your point of view.

And storytelling is the bridge.

What I Loved Most from the Feature

While each answer in the CanvasRebel feature is layered with nuance, these moments leapt off the page:

🎙️ The Vision of Impact

CanvasRebel asked: What drives your mission?
My response: You don’t orchestrate weddings; you orchestrate connection. You nurture feelings that linger forever—every sight, scent, and sensation, averse to the ordinary. They get why I obsess over sensory detail. That relentless dedication defines the difference between a pretty party and a night that lives in your soul .

🎙️ The Origin Story

They wanted to know: How did you scale to this opulent level in Vegas?
We talked about boldness. Not aspiration—boldness. Vegas is an icon, and I chose to lean into it, elevate it, and, yes, push its limits: couture experiences, million-dollar décor, flawless logistics. Instead of fitting in, I forged a new category: classic beauty meets runway-level spectacle youtube.com+2canvasrebel.com+2andreaeppolito.com+2.

🎙️ Celebrating Every Role

Beyond hyper-luxe weddings, the piece highlights my life as a mom, educator, and coach—roles that shape my wider mission. Whether I’m speaking on stage, teaching pro planners, or coaching restaurants, the through-line is the same: empowerment through design, discipline, and purpose .

What I Shared

In the CanvasRebel piece, I opened up about how I built this brand—not just logistically, but emotionally.

How I’ve spent decades crafting events that don’t just look beautiful, but feel meaningful.

How luxury, for me, isn’t about excess… it’s about excellence. It’s about intentionality. It’s about making people feel seen in the most extraordinary way.

We talked about what it means to be a working mom. About my early days in hospitality. About being relentless in your vision, even when the world tells you to scale back or play small.

I talked about my clients—the brilliant, successful, high-performing people I get to create for. How they trust me with some of the most intimate moments of their lives. And how I never, ever take that lightly.

There’s also a glimpse into my coaching and speaking work—something that’s become just as much a part of me as event planning. Helping other creatives find clarity and build businesses that reflect who they really are? That fills me in a different, deeply personal way.

Why It Meant So Much

I think this feature meant so much to me because it felt earned.

It wasn’t a press placement I pitched. It wasn’t tied to a marketing push. It came from someone seeing the work and wanting to understand the woman behind it. And I want you to know—if you’re building something, creating something, trying to be something in this world—it’s worth telling your story. Even if you’re still figuring it out. Especially then.

You don’t have to have a fairytale ending. You just have to be honest.

People are drawn to truth. They want to know what you believe in. What drives you. What lights you up and keeps you going.

Whether you're a planner, a designer, a florist, a creative, or just someone navigating your own journey—there is power in saying, “This is who I am, and this is why I do what I do.”

Check out CanvasRebel

Take a few minutes to read the article. Click here to read my CanvasRebel feature.

Not because it’s about me - Because it’s about what’s possible when you stay true to your vision, lead with heart, and let the world see you—not just your work.

And if it resonates… if it inspires you to reflect on your own journey… then please, tell your story. It might change their life. Or yours.

With love, always,
Andrea

Celebrating life, luxury, and, above all else, love.
Creating extraordinary experiences for people who lead extraordinary lives.