Haute in the

By Joseph Palmisano

The

dynamic

duo and

co-founders

of Ticket2Events (@ticket2events) Brian

Kelly

(@officialbriankelly) and Sean Koski

(@seankoskii)

know how to Party! Whether they’re designing weddings in Palm Beach, the Hamptons, or helping to raise funds for places like the Southampton Arts Center or providing access to performers like Kelis, these two know how to create a good time. They are the co-creators of the annual events that we love to attend every Summer such as Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon and The Hamptons Interactive Brunch. You can see them around town with their friends and clients such as Jill Zarin, LeeAnne Locken, Kristen Taekman and Vicki Gunvalson, to name a few. The two of them have a unique and redefined style when it comes to planning for those used to a life of luxury, partly because they live it all year long. From one beach town to another, they spend their time between Montauk, NY and Palm Beach, FL, a place where they most recently tied the knot! The newlyweds, Mr. and Mr. Kelly, say they look forward to the future as they plan for Summer 2023 and beyond!

We love Jill and her Luxury Luncheon in memory of Bobby Zarin. How did this all come to be? ‘We were introduced to Jill through a mutual friend who knew that Brian had spent his life growing up in New York, he summered in Montauk, and could handle the job with the help of Sean by his side.’ ‘That mutual friend also knew we could do a great job at making Jill’s event a success without breaking the bank.’ They drove vendor prices down, reverse engineered Jill’s overall event idea and ultimately won the bid with blessings from Bobby. From that moment on, they got to work with Jill and plan the ladies’ luncheon, or what you now know of today as, Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon. How long does it take to plan Jill’s event? ‘We spend a minimum of 7 months planning our event as event producers and planners.’ ‘This job is not for the faint of heart’. They eat, breathe and sleep all things ‘event’ related to ensure that it’s bigger and better than any of the other previous year’s events. They explained that they like to highlight one or two areas of the total party experience to make it stand out. This year they’re going all out in the food and beauty category. With the food, they’re doing a mini taste of the Hamptons and for beauty, they’re introducing the beauty brands everyone loves while also showcasing new and fun brands. They manage all aspects of the event from attendee invites to brands, to on-site experiences, they leave nothing untouched by their talent. They’re no stranger to partying in the Hamptons and for them it’s the ultimate party locale. The Hamptons are a no-brainer when it comes to hosting a party. As event planners to the stars, they know what it takes to pull off a fantastic event. If you want to enjoy your event, there is no better way to do that than to hire event planners. All you need to do is show-up and PARTY! Brian and Sean use the happy guest metric. If the guests are happy, then they and the host are happy and that’s what is all about!

As their company has grown, so has their relationship. They recently got married at The Hilton West Palm Beach which allowed them to collaborate with partners who supported them in every aspect of their life. They are super excited to be doing what they love with the person they love-each other. Now, most couples don’t work with each other, how do you separate your personal and business lives? ‘It can be separate? LOL!’ ‘We’ll let you know once we figure that out!’ ‘Seriously though, being able to have a confidante and co-worker is much more helpful than you’d imagine.’ ‘We love it and wouldn’t have it any other way.’

Brian and Sean are also the co-founders and producers, along with Vanessa Gordon, of The Hamptons Interactive Brunch, taking place on August 5, 2023, at Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor. Along with the event planning they do here, in LA and Palm Beach, they also publish their own digital magazine, Eternal Traveler magazine, which they created during the pandemic. Their online magazine is dedicated to showcasing global travel and the many unique facets told through the eyes of the story tellers you see on social media! The contributions are of those who travel and who want to contribute to an overall idea of having a community of ‘fun seekers.’ These ideas are driven by travelers who can’t wait to share their journeys. This all came to be because after many trips of ‘fun in the sun’, they wanted to share where they and their friends LeeAnne Locken and Kristen Teakman, of Bravo TV Housewives fame, traveled to. Their mission is to highlight hotels and destinations where ‘fun in the sun’ is unmistakable.

Brian and Sean are the ones who can take your event from fun to FUN and FABULOUS!

IG: @Ticket2events @officialbriankelly @seankoskii @hamptonsinteractivebrunch Eternaltravelermagazine.com