A natural born leader, detail oriented, and a passionate worker, Antonia Christianson has all the qualities to make her clients’ dreams a reality. Owner of Antonia Christianson Events, this Virginia Beach native is thought of as the “go to” event professional in Coastal Virginia. Antonia Christianson Events has quickly become a top wedding and social events planning firm, respected by clients and fellow event professionals alike. For fifteen years, Antonia has lived and breathed social events and it is shown in her list of clients that range from PGA Rookie of the Year (2009) to nationally known radio personalities. From her humble beginnings in radio promotions to her corporate event experience working as the marketing coordinator for a large wireless phone provider, her knowledge and awareness of varying event styles is displayed in every aspect of her company. She prides herself in continuing to educate the wedding community on how to better business while keeping family the top priority. This is shown in her ability to balance her brand while being an active wife and mother to James, her husband and Noah and Jackson her two sons.
In early 2012, Antonia made the decision to expand her company to the California market. With a bi-coastal company, Antonia has established herself as one of the most sought after wedding planners in the US. In 2013, Destination I Do named Antonia one of the top seven destination wedding planners in the world, demonstrating that she made the right decision to expand her brand. Today, Antonia Christianson incorporates her keen sense of style and steadfast attention to detail into parties that go beyond the ordinary occasion by fulfilling the vision and uniqueness of each client and their distinct taste. She is known for her platform “colleagues not competition” which has expanded out of the social event industry into the realm of educating small businesses. She has been recognized for her outstanding talents in publications, television, and online media sources such as: Brides Magazine, Bridal Guide, Southern Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Glamour Magazine, Essence Magazine, Inspired by This, Fox News, Huffington Post, Green Wedding Shoes, and many more. She is also the proud recipient of Virginia Living Magazine Top Wedding Vendor for the past three consecutive years and was inducted into The Knot Best of weddings Hall of Fame in 2014. Antonia Christianson Events has taken both the East and West Coasts by storm, creating nationally recognized, one-of-a-kind events.
