Evantine Design

What Evantine Design does

Evantine Design is a Philadelphia-based, founder-owned event design and production firm established in 1980 by Brian Kappra. The company provides integrated event production services across four primary segments: weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate and non-profit galas, and private celebrations. Operations are anchored by a 50,000+ square foot design studio, showroom, and production facility at 7500 Wheeler Street in Philadelphia, which includes floral studios, fabrication shops, warehouses, greenhouses, and rental inventory stored on 15-foot-high shelving. The firm produces more than 100 events annually and has been active in the special event industry for over 40 years.

The company's service portfolio spans the full event lifecycle under a single conceptual narrative: event planning and coordination, wedding planning with bridal styling and day-of dressing, theatrical lighting design, sound reinforcement, video production, stage management and technical direction, entertainment acquisition, floral and environmental design, custom fabrication of furniture and props, menu and food styling, and creative/graphic design. Technical capabilities include in-house custom fabrication, an extensive rental inventory, and a Broadway-grade theatrical production setup that enables the firm to deliver complete venue transformations. There are no licensed technology products; all revenue derives from professional services delivered per engagement. The offering is integrated rather than modular, with most engagements touching multiple service lines under one creative direction.

The business model is professional-services and quote-based, with each engagement priced custom to scope, scale, and services required. Go-to-market is direct and appointment-based at the Philadelphia design studio, supplemented by earned media features (The Knot, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Philadelphia Style Magazine, Four Seasons Magazine) and an active organic social presence across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter. Customer mix is anchored by high-end society weddings and luxury hospitality venues (Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, Four Seasons, The Logan, The Rittenhouse) alongside a recurring roster of Philadelphia cultural and healthcare institutions including the Barnes Foundation, University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Brian Kappra (President & Creative Director) and Dean Springman (Business Manager, 20+ years) lead the firm, which has no disclosed outside investors or institutional ownership.

Name

Evantine Design

Legal name

Evantine Design

Website

https://evantinedesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evantine Design is a Philadelphia-based, founder-owned full-service event design and production firm specializing in luxury weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate galas, and private celebrations from a 50,000+ sq ft production facility. Founded in 1980, the firm produces 100+ events annually for high-end society, cultural, and non-profit clients across the Mid-Atlantic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Design and Production Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Design, Decor & Styling (HSACAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding Design, Decor & Floral Planning (HSACABAH), Event Floral Design & Arrangements (HSACAOAA), Event Tablescapes & Centerpiece Styling (HSACAOAF), Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG)

Keywords

• Event design services
• Wedding planning
• Event production
• Floral event design
• Custom event fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Planning and Design Services: Full-service event design firm providing integrated event production services including planning, design, production, and management. Services include event coordination, wedding planning, theatrical lighting, sound, video production, floral design, custom fabrication, rentals, menu design, and hospitality management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Evantine Design provides full-service event design, planning, production, and management from a 50,000+ square foot Philadelphia studio, delivering weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate galas, non-profit fundraisers, and private celebrations. The integrated offering covers event coordination, bridal styling and wedding day dresser service, theatrical lighting, sound, video production, stage management, floral and environmental design, custom fabrication, rentals, menu and food styling, and creative/graphic services. Clients engage the firm through studio consultations and contract per-event for a single conceptual narrative that spans design through execution.

Product overview

Evantine Design is a premier event design and production firm offering integrated event production services as a single-source provider. The company's service portfolio includes event planning and coordination, wedding planning with bridal styling, theatrical lighting and audio/video production, stage management, floral and environmental design, custom fabrication and rentals, menu and food styling, and creative/graphic design services. Their offerings are delivered through a 50,000 square foot design studio and production facility featuring showrooms, warehouses, and greenhouses. Event types served include weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate and non-profit galas, and private celebrations. The company operates as a single integrated offering rather than discrete modular products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weddings

Quantifiable outcome

• Produces more than 100 events annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boyds PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021Evantine Design partnered with Boyds Philadelphia to operate a Mother's Day pop-up flower shop inside Boyds in Center City. Evantine created pre-designed floral arrangements using hydrangea, roses, ranunculus, tulips, peonies, and lily of the valley. 100% of proceeds were donated to Philly Fights Cancer.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019Evantine Design produced the 2019 Carousel Ball presented by Wawa, which raised a record-breaking $3.5 million to benefit the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Over 900 guests attended the black-tie event.
• Philly Fights CancercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Evantine Design has supported Philly Fights Cancer since its inaugural gala, producing major annual fundraising events. The Round 5 Gala raised nearly $13 million with performances by Hugh Jackman, John Mulaney, and Andy Grammer. Previous rounds featured Lionel Richie, Jennifer Hudson, Jerry Seinfeld, and Maroon 5.
• Philadelphia OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvantine Design designed the Opening Night Gala Celebration for The Philadelphia Orchestra celebrating their 125th anniversary. Event held at the Kimmel Center.
• Friends of Rittenhouse SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvantine Design has created magic for the Annual Ball on Rittenhouse Square for over 35 years. This black-tie summer gala raises funds to support the preservation and maintenance of Rittenhouse Square.
• Abramson Cancer CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrian Kappra hosted a luncheon at the design studio for the Abramson Cancer Center announcing performers for the Philly Fights Cancer Round 2 Gala. Brian is a generous contributor to this cause, donating time, talent, and resources.
• Jana Bannan PhotographyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred photography partner for events and weddings. Listed as photographer on multiple corporate and wedding events.
• Kaleidoscope WeddingsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWedding planning partner for multicultural wedding at The Barnes Foundation featured in Modern Luxury Weddings Philadelphia.
• Constellation CateringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatering partner for Indian-Jewish wedding at The Barnes Foundation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roberta Nusim Event Design: Full-service event design and planning firm serving weddings and corporate clients on the East Coast. Comparable to Evantine in integrated planning, design, and production service model.
• Preston Bailey Designs: Celebrity event and floral designer producing ultra-luxury weddings and corporate events globally. Closely comparable to Evantine in full-service luxury event design, custom fabrication, and high-end client roster.
• Colin Cowie: Celebrity event designer and lifestyle brand producing luxury weddings, corporate, and social events. Comparable to Evantine in founder-led, design-forward luxury event production.
• Rafanelli Events: Boston-based luxury full-service event design and production firm serving weddings, mitzvahs, and corporate clients. Comparable to Evantine in regional full-service model with integrated design and production capabilities.
• David Tutera: Celebrity event planner and designer producing high-end weddings, mitzvahs, and social events. Directly comparable to Evantine in the luxury wedding/social event segment with a strong brand-led creative approach.
• Birch Event Design: Philadelphia-area luxury floral and event design studio. Most directly comparable regional peer to Evantine, with similar floral-first approach and overlap in wedding and corporate event clientele.
• Marcy Blum Associates: NYC-based luxury event planner and designer specializing in high-end weddings and corporate events. Comparable to Evantine in targeting affluent clientele with full-service design and planning.

Emerging players

• Tantawan Bloom: Floral design and event styling studio with a focus on luxury weddings and editorial work. Comparable to Evantine's floral and event design capabilities but typically smaller scale and newer.

Broad incumbents

• The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company (Events): Global luxury hotel brand operating luxury weddings and event programming. Directly competes with Evantine for luxury wedding business at hotel venues but operates as part of a broader hospitality platform.
• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (Events Division): Global luxury hotel brand with extensive in-house event and wedding design services. Comparable to Evantine in serving ultra-luxury weddings and galas but as part of a broader hospitality portfolio rather than a dedicated event studio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/evantinedesign
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EvantineDesign
• Facebookfacebook.com/EvantineDesign
• Instagraminstagram.com/evantinedesign
• Pinterestpinterest.com/evantinedesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evantine-design-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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