What Cerbelli Creative does

Cerbelli Creative is a New York-based, founder-led creative and event production agency that designs and executes corporate events, luxury weddings, social celebrations, and non-profit galas. The firm organizes its work around three service pillars: Planning (event conceptualization, venue selection, catering, timeline and budget management, vendor coordination, talent procurement), Design (creative direction, spatial planning, floral design, custom branding, branded materials, and website design), and Production (run of show, staffing, lighting, staging, sound, guest management, and talent coordination). The team consists of roughly 13 named professionals led by founder/CEO Michael Cerbelli, a nearly 50-year industry veteran, and includes a Managing Director/VP of Operations, Director of Events, Entertainment Manager, and dedicated design and logistics staff.

The company generates revenue through bespoke professional services fees charged to enterprise corporations and high-net-worth individuals, supplemented by managed-services revenue from TwoFortyThirty, an owned intimate event venue in Chelsea that also serves as the company's global headquarters. Go-to-market is direct-inquiry only — via contact form, email, or phone — with no e-commerce, marketplace, or channel-partner distribution. Marketing relies primarily on earned media (New York Times, People Magazine, BizBash, Special Events Magazine) and a website portfolio. The firm holds no disclosed technology, SaaS, or AI products and operates as a pure services business whose competitive position rests on founder reputation, a curated global talent network, and venue ownership.

Cerbelli Creative is part of Cerbelli Collective, a holding entity encompassing TwoFortyThirty and other curated brands. Ownership is founder-controlled with family involvement (Director of HR Denise Tavarez-Cerbelli); no external institutional investment or venture/PE backing is disclosed. The firm is recognized through the founder's 2019 BizBash Event Industry Hall of Fame induction, the 2023 Special Events Gala Lifetime Achievement Award, and its own 2024 Best Corporate/Association Event ($500K+) award.

Name

Cerbelli Creative

Legal name

Cerbelli Creative

Website

https://cerbellicreative.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cerbelli Creative is a New York-based, founder-led creative and event production agency that plans, designs, and produces corporate events, luxury weddings, social celebrations, and non-profit galas for enterprise clients and high-net-worth individuals, with its headquarters at the owned TwoFortyThirty venue in Chelsea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Planning & Production Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Festival & Event Producers/Organizers (MPAIAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA)

Keywords

• Event planning services
• Corporate event production
• Luxury wedding design
• Non-profit gala production
• Creative event direction

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Event Planning & Production Services: Full-service event planning and production agency providing services across three main categories: Planning (event conceptualization, venue selection, catering, timeline management, budget planning, vendor coordination, talent procurement), Design (creative direction, spatial planning, floral design, custom branding, materials, website design), and Production (run of show, staffing, lighting, staging, sound, guest management, talent coordination). Revenue is generated through professional service fees for bespoke event production.
2. Venue Management: TwoFortyThirty, an intimate event venue managed by Cerbelli Collective, serves as the global headquarters of Cerbelli Creative. This venue operation contributes to revenue through hosting events at the restored 1894 fire patrol building in Chelsea.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cerbelli Creative is a full-service event production agency that designs and produces corporate, social, and non-profit events through three integrated pillars: Planning Services (conceptualization, venue and catering selection, timeline management, budget planning, vendor coordination, talent procurement), Design Services (creative direction, spatial planning, floral design, custom branding, materials, and website design), and Production Services (run of show, staffing, lighting, staging, sound, guest management, and talent coordination). The agency delivers large-scale corporate affairs, intimate social gatherings, and luxury weddings at prestigious venues, operating as a premium creative partner for clients seeking story-driven, fully produced events.

Product overview

Cerbelli Creative is a global creative and event production agency offering a comprehensive suite of event services organized into three core pillars: Planning Services (Event Conceptualization, Venue Selection, Catering, Timeline Management, Budget Planning, Vendor Coordination, Talent Procurement), Design Services (Creative Direction, Spatial Planning, Floral Design, Custom Branding, Website Design), and Production Services (Event Run of Show, Staffing, Lighting Design, Staging, Sound Production, Guest Management, Talent Coordination). The company specializes in producing a wide range of elevated events including large-scale corporate affairs, intimate social gatherings, luxury weddings, and non-profit galas. Their portfolio showcases themed events at iconic venues across New York City, the Hamptons, and Beverly Hills. Additionally, the company publishes Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™, an industry-recognized resource showcasing innovative event ideas and industry trends.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Planning Services Full-service event planning covering event conceptualization and storytelling, venue selection, catering selection, timeline creation and management, budget and logistics planning, vendor selection, negotiation and coordination, and talent procurement, offered to enterprise corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals.
• Event Design Services Creative direction and design services including spatial planning and decor, floral design, custom event branding, branded materials and personalized gifting, and website design for corporate and luxury private events.
• Event Production Services On-site event production including event run of show, staffing, lighting design, staging and sound production, guest list coordination and registration management, and talent coordination and management for corporate affairs, social celebrations, weddings, and non-profit galas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Producing memorable experiences with precision, imagination, and heart that resonate long after the final moment

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cerbelli CollectivecoreOthersCerbelli Creative is proud to be part of the Cerbelli Collective—a curated group of brands from around the world, united by a shared mission of elevating every experience. Cerbelli Collective includes TwoFortyThirty venue.
• TwoFortyThirtycoreOthersAn intimate event venue managed by Cerbelli Collective that serves as the global headquarters of Cerbelli Creative. Housed in a restored 1894 fire patrol building in Chelsea, the space brings together immersive, design-forward experiences with a curated network of industry professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Knot Worldwide: Large wedding marketplace and vendor directory operating at massive scale across the US. Comparable as a wide-incumbent in the same end market (weddings) but operating as a platform rather than a bespoke agency.

Direct peers

• David Tutera: Celebrity event planner specializing in luxury weddings and high-profile social affairs, with TV-led brand and HNW client base. Comparable on bespoke service model, founder-driven marketing, and premium wedding/social focus.
• Rafanelli Events: Boston/NY full-service event design and production firm serving corporate, non-profit, and luxury social clients. Comparable on integrated planning, design, and production capabilities and corporate-affairs positioning.
• Sterling Engagements: NYC-based luxury wedding and event planning studio serving affluent couples and corporate clients. Comparable on bespoke service model, NYC premium positioning, and dual wedding + corporate event revenue.
• Preston Bailey Designs: Renowned luxury event designer producing high-end weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations globally. Comparable on creative-direction-led service, theatrical floral and design capabilities, and ultra-premium price points.
• Marcy Blum Associates: NYC-based luxury wedding and event planning firm serving high-net-worth clients and corporate accounts. Comparable on premium NYC positioning, integrated planning/design/production model, and HNW + corporate dual-segment approach.
• Eventique Productions: NYC luxury event planning and design firm producing weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Comparable on premium NYC positioning, full-service planning/design/production model, and HNW + corporate client base.
• Colin Cowie Lifestyle: Premium celebrity event planner and lifestyle brand producing luxury weddings and corporate events in NYC, Beverly Hills, and destination markets. Closely comparable on premium positioning, founder-led brand, and corporate + HNW client mix.
• Bash by Brittany: Bicoastal luxury event planner producing high-end weddings and corporate events in NYC and Los Angeles. Comparable on bespoke service model, premium positioning, and corporate + HNW segment focus.

Emerging players

• Lottie Events: Emerging NYC event planning firm focused on luxury weddings and corporate events. Comparable as a next-generation NYC competitor targeting the same premium HNW and corporate segments, though with smaller scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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