Colin Cowie has led an extraordinary life. He arrived in America from South Africa with $400 in the pocket of a good suit and a tan. But it was his smarts, personality and stylish sensibility that led him into the fast-track, glamorous world of planning over-the-top parties for the who’s who of royalty, celebrity and business. Colin has been at the forefront of event and wedding planning for the past 25 years, creating trends and raising the bar for creating the ultimate experience for guests.

He is the author of 8 best-selling books that are sold around the world, a contributor to the Today Show, a designer for lifestyle products sold on HSN, and now is at the helm of a new digital venture that is revolutionizing the online wedding planning industry, www.colincowieweddings.com.