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Events & Private Groups

Exceptional Occasions, Thoughtfully Delivered

From intimate private dinners to elegant celebrations and hosted group occasions, Proven plans and manages memorable events around your guests, vision and preferred setting.

From Concept to Celebration

Proven provides full-service event planning and execution, coordinating the people, places and details required to deliver a polished guest experience.

We also use this expertise within our own journeys, including private chef's tables and end-of-tour gala dinners.

What We Do

Event Planning Services

Concept and Experience Design

Shaping a distinctive vision tailored to your occasion and guests.

Venue Sourcing and Booking

Identifying and securing the right setting for your event.

Catering and Supplier Coordination

Managing culinary and service suppliers to deliver a seamless experience.

Entertainment and Décor Coordination

Curating atmosphere through considered styling and entertainment.

Guest-Experience Planning

Designing the flow, comfort and touchpoints that guests remember.

Event-Day Management

On-the-day coordination so you can be present with your guests.

Private-Group Travel Coordination

Extending event planning into multi-day private-group travel experiences.

All venues and suppliers are subject to availability and confirmation.

Types of Events

Private Chef's Tables

Intimate culinary experiences with exceptional menus.

Gala Dinners and Tour Celebrations

Elegant occasions marking the close of a journey or tour.

Milestone Occasions

Birthdays, anniversaries and personal celebrations elevated.

Private Group Experiences

Bespoke occasions designed around your group's interests.

Corporate Hospitality

Refined events for clients, teams and business milestones.

Golf and Social Events

Golf days, clinics and social tournaments with style.

Wine and Culinary Events

Tastings, pairings and gastronomic experiences at celebrated venues.

The Right Setting for Your Occasion

We can source and coordinate an appropriate venue around your preferences, guest numbers and event requirements.

Distinctive possibilities may include venues such as Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront, subject to availability, approval and booking.

The Team Behind the Details

Managed With Care

Our event planning service is curated and managed by the same women-led team responsible for Proven's signature Women-Only Escapes.

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Ulua Shomang

Event Planner & Manager

Ulua is an entrepreneur with a diverse professional background spanning corporate finance, marketing and sales. As a qualified real estate agent, she also brings an informed understanding of venues, presentation and client service. She applies this commercial experience and attention to detail to planning and managing thoughtfully executed events and special occasions.

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Kirsten Williams

Women-Only Travel Concierge

Kirsten is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in the entertainment industry as a singer and performer. Her background has developed a natural understanding of hospitality, guest engagement and creating memorable experiences. As the Women-Only Travel Concierge, she helps guests feel welcomed, informed and thoughtfully supported throughout their journey, while also assisting at selected events when required.

How It Works

1

Share Your Vision

Tell us about your occasion, preferences, guest numbers and ideal setting.

2

Receive a Tailored Concept

We propose a curated concept with venue, menu and experience suggestions.

3

Refine the Details

We work with you to fine-tune every element until it feels right.

4

Enjoy the Occasion

We manage the day so you can be present with your guests.

Let's Create Something Memorable