A Closer Look Events: Precision Meets Presence
Founded in Brooklyn in 2017 by Carri Farrand Clemens, A Closer Look Events is a boutique, women-owned studio rooted in over 20 years of industry experience. With origins spanning hospitality, corporate affairs, and event logistics, Carri brings a rare blend of vendor-side savvy, venue knowledge, and client insight to each event.
A Client List Built on Trust & Impact
The firm serves notable organizations across finance, tech, non-profit, and entertainment sectors. Brands like Listrak, Commerzbank AG, FGS Global, ODDO BHF, Sanity.io, Girl Be Heard, and Girls Inc. rely on Carri’s team for everything from award-winning investment conferences and luxury investment summits to black-tie galas and VIP dinners.
What Sets Them Apart: Scalable Care & Custom Design
Prepping for events ranging from ten to a thousand attendees, Carri’s team offers white glove service that scales without losing intimacy. Whether the gathering is on a sandy beach or inside a boardroom, clients benefit from access to elite networks—chefs, florists, AV teams, designers, venues—handpicked based on fit and flair. Their work often proceeds under budgets exceeding seven figures, with seamless operation across time zones or hybrid formats.
Events That Feel Thoughtful, Never Overproduced
Design and execution are built into one cohesive experience. Guests notice the effortless pacing, crisis-proof transitions, and careful staffing—everything happens, but nobody feels the moving parts. Corporations, dignitaries, executives, and celebrities all share the same experience: grace under pressure, poise under bright lights, and warmth from behind the scenes.
A Philosophy Centered on Care, Clarity & Connection
Carri leads the team personally through every project—from budget alignment and vendor negotiation to spatial design and branding strategy. Her approach feels personal: strategic, tailored, and responsive. Reviewers consistently mention how clients feel supported in real time, from solving last-minute vendor issues to adding personal touches that surprise and delight.
Visit their website to see how Carri Clemens and her team produce events that scale with soul—meticulous, meaningful, and always rooted in presence.
