Creative direction

Dave

Owner & Event Director

A point of view, with people at its heart.

dave@thefortunate.net

Dave reviewing a wedding-day timeline with a bride in an editorial scene.
Editorial team photography.

Dave leads The Fortunate’s creative direction and client relationships. He begins with the people behind the event: what matters to them, how they like to gather, and what they want their guests to experience.

His background spans wedding styling, client service, venue coordination, and team leadership. Since becoming Event Director in 2018, he has brought those perspectives to the work of planning and producing celebrations at The Fortunate.

Within the house, he connects the larger idea with the decisions that give it shape. He guides the brief, brings the right specialists into the conversation, and helps the hosts make the choices that are genuinely theirs to make.

What he keeps in view.

The people.

The celebration begins with its hosts, not a predetermined look.

The direction.

Creative choices need to belong to the same event, even when different specialists make them.

The experience.

A host should be able to take part in the gathering, with a clear lead for the work around it.

Within the House.

Dave holds the overall direction while Claire develops the visual experience, Arjun coordinates operations, and Sophie supports guest care and event-day detail. Their work is connected, with leadership and coverage agreed for each commission.

Explore our commissions.

Weddings, private celebrations, and events for brands and organizations.

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Tell us what brings you together.

Share what you have in mind, even if the details are still taking shape.

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