DESIGNER
KAREN BUSSEN has been a leader in the celebration sphere for more than TWO decadeS.
Her well-edited perspective and breadth of expertise have led to collaborations with celebrity chefs, media moguls, design institutions, and luminaries of business and Hollywood.
Her editorial work and art direction have appeared online and in countless publications, including her own series of books.
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For more than a decade, Karen partnered with Palladium Hotel Group, a Spanish-based global hospitality brand, to develop and implement a wildly successful Destination Weddings program at their properties in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.
Karen was the brand’s exclusive designer and consultant. The project included creating client-facing products and experiences in the Weddings and Romance spheres, along with building internal business infrastructures, refining procedures, and developing marketing materials and sales training methods to support the complete Weddings by Palladium program.
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THE SIMPLE STUNNING SERIES
Her well-edited perspective and breadth of expertise have led to collaborations with celebrity chefs, media moguls, design institutions, and luminaries of business and Hollywood.
She has blogged and written for numerous clients and strategic partnerships, and she writes about her life in France on Substack. She is represented by the David Black Literary Agency, is a member of the Women’s Media Group, and is currently working on her first novel.
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Her well-edited perspective and breadth of expertise have led to collaborations with celebrity chefs, media moguls, design institutions, and luminaries of business and Hollywood.
ENTERTAINING EXPERT
Before opening her own business, KAREN worked for years in the New York City restaurant industry.
she STARTED HER CAREER at hospitality giant Danny Meyer’s original eatery, Union Square Cafe, and opened a restaurant—the legendary Follonico, a food insider’s favorite—with chef Alan Tardi.
Karen holds the prestigious WSET Level 3 Certificate in Wines and Spirits and the French Wine Scholar (FWS) certification from the Wine Scholar Guild. She has been a featured expert for entertaining articles and segments in numerous media outlets, including the Today Show, Parade, CBS Sunday Morning, and many others.
A self-taught master florist and internationally recognized event planner, Karen spent years in the New York City flower market working with top purveyors. Her work with global hotel brands has made her an expert in hospitality, client experiences, and team development.
strategic partner
With a breadth of expertise spanning food, wine, design, etiquette, communications, and hospitality, KAREN BUSSEN is a sought-after partner.
She has worked with international companies as a design and style consultant, and has partnered to promote a range of products, including wines, spirits, and food ingredients.
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For more than a decade, Karen partnered with Palladium Hotel Group, a Spanish-based global hospitality brand, to develop and implement a wildly successful Destination Weddings program at their properties in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.
Karen was the brand’s exclusive designer and consultant. The project included creating client-facing products and experiences in the Weddings and Romance spheres, along with building internal business infrastructures, refining procedures, and developing marketing materials and sales training methods to support the complete Weddings by Palladium program.