Biography
Celebrity Event Planner, Mary Litzsinger, CSEP, is one of southern California’s most prestigious event professionals.. Her award winning parties have been featured in numerous magazines including OK!, Los Angeles Weddings, People, and Inside Weddings as well as on television shows such as Access Hollywood, E!, ABC and KNBC. She has produced events for celebrities Jennifer Love Hewitt, Geena Davis and Suzanne Somers. She is the Owner of VP Events, Inc. a boutique style event company, where she has been designing and producing events for her discriminating and high profile clientele. Her design sensibility and approachable style draw clients to her. She has traveled to numerous cities and countries with her clients, bringing their vision to life, creating lifelong memories and having a great time through the process. Her style is chic and contemporary. She combines her love for fashion and her passion for food and wine into her events.
Mary’s background in corporate event planning for her Fortune 500 clients provided the perfect foundation which led her to designing social celebrations. Presidents and CEO’s of companies, including her YPO clientele, around the country asked her to plan their Private events and parties and even their children’s weddings!
In addition to designing and producing events, Mary also teaches event planning for the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and UC Riverside, in the Extension Program. She is a recognized leader in the industry and is a sought after speaker for many prestigious organizations and companies. She has been nominated three times for the prestigious Gala Award from Special Events Magazine, and has won several Westie Awards through the International Special Events Society.
Industry Expertise (1)
Events Services
Education (3)
California State University-Fresno: BS, Marketing 1986
California State University-Fresno: BS, Marketing, Business 1986
California State University Fresno, California: B.S. in Marketing, Business 1986
Affiliations (3)
- iMeet
- currently teaching Social Events Planning for UNLV
- Past member ISES
Links (1)
Event Appearances (2)
Planning Destination Weddings
The Special Events Conference Los Angeles, CA
Are Your Clients High? (Managing High Expectations)
The Special Events Conference Tampa, Florida
2012-01-27
Sample Talks (1)
Create Events that go Beyond the Wow Factor; How to Build True Event Experiences
Anyone can schedule a meeting or event at hotel properties or private venues around the world. VP Events demonstrates how to take yours to the next level. From an Olympic Experience training as a world class athlete, to intimate dinner parties with renowned Celebrity Chefs, to BMX riders in a ballroom as part of the event decor; VP can show you how to use events that motivate, excite and, reinforce your Brand and corporate message -
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Corporate Training
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