Venue sourcing
Historic palazzos, villas, industrial spaces and unconventional venues, in Tuscany and across Italy.
Services
Everything an event needs, handled by us
JD Events started as an events service provider and over the years brought organisation, set design and a travel agency in-house. For you that means one supplier and one point of contact, from the first idea to the final report.
Chosen by Saint Laurent, Dior and Frescobaldi
Design and direction
of contemporary events.
We build essential and curated experiences,
designed with method and vision
01
Event direction and design
The concept, the running order, the choice of suppliers and the direction on the day. Direction holds the creative, technical and operational sides together, and one person answers for all of it.
What's included
- Concept and moodboard
- Feasibility, budget and timing
- Negotiations with venues, suppliers and artists
- Live direction: arrivals, speeches, scene changes
Does direction include finding the venue?
Yes. We start from the concept, choose the spaces and carry it through to the direction on the day.
How far ahead should we start?
For large events or popular venues, write to us 3–4 months ahead. We also work with 4–6 weeks.
02
Guest management and travel
From the guest list to the last hotel check-out. We collect every guest's confirmations, dietary needs, arrivals and departures and keep them up to date until the event. Flights, hotels and transfers go through our in-house travel agency, Taols.it.
What's included
- Guest list and RSVPs
- Hotel bookings
- Flights, trains and transfers, within Italy and from abroad
- Dietary needs and special requests
How many guests can you handle?
Saint Laurent's annual meeting at Stazione Leopolda had 900 guests across the plenary, a dinner show and the after party.
Do you also arrange travel for participants?
Yes, through our in-house travel agency: one contact for the event, hotels and transport.
03
Hostesses, stewards and hospitality
The people your guests meet first. Hostesses and stewards for registration, accreditation, assistance in the room and access control, coordinated on site by our team.
What's included
- Registration and accreditation
- Hostesses and stewards
- Access control and reserved areas
- Coordination with catering and technicians
Is there a staff lead on site?
Yes, our team coordinates hostesses, stewards and suppliers for the whole event.
Do you also provide staff for fairs and presentations?
Yes. For Chanel we handled hospitality during Pitti Immagine.
04
Entertainment and shows
Live music, DJs, performances and shows, chosen for the audience and the moment of the evening. We build the running order with the direction and technical teams, so every act comes in at the right time.
What's included
- Italian and international artists
- Live music and DJ sets
- Performances and installations
- Openings for launches and conventions
Can I choose the artist?
Yes. We work from your brief or suggest a selection that fits the audience and the tone of the event.
Have you produced shows for corporate events?
Yes. For Saint Laurent at Stazione Leopolda, the dinner show and the after party with a DJ were part of the annual meeting evening.
05
Set design and production
Sets, stages, lighting, audio, video and LED walls. We design, build and dismantle them, and on the day we coordinate the crews on site.
What's included
- Bespoke sets and styling
- Audio, lighting, video and LED walls
- Stages and structures
- Build, dismantling and logistics
Is dismantling included?
Yes: build, dismantling and post-event logistics are part of the service.
Do you work in unconventional spaces?
Yes: from Stazione Leopolda to Fortezza da Basso, to private villas and estates.
Also
Catering
Menus and service planned together with the rest of the event.
Post-event report
Once the event is over, a report on what was delivered and how it went.
Our approach
A tailored method, built around people.
Listening
We welcome the client's
vision
Every project stems from an
authentic dialogue, to
understand values, style
and desires.
Design
We create aesthetics,
identity and atmosphere
From concept to detail,
we develop a coherent
and distinctive imagery.
Experience
We coordinate every phase
with care and precision
From production to guest
management, we ensure fluidity
and quality at every moment.
How we work
From first contact to the final report, with one point of contact
You don't need a finished plan to get in touch. Many clients write to us with just a date, a guest count and a goal. We build the rest together.
- 01
The brief
A call or a meeting to understand goals, guest numbers, dates and budget. You don't need everything figured out: we build it together.
- 02
First reply in 48 hours
Within two days we reply with first ideas and the questions we need to move forward, with no obligation.
- 03
Proposal and quote
Within 7 working days you receive the creative proposal with venues and a detailed, itemised quote.
- 04
Production
Once approved, we handle everything: set design, technical production, catering, staff, guest logistics and transfers. Your point of contact stays reachable throughout.
- 05
Event and report
On the day, our team is on site. Once the event is over, you receive the post-event report.
How far in advance should we contact you?
For large events or popular venues, write to us 3–4 months ahead. We also work with 4–6 weeks, depending on the venue and the type of event.
How much does an event cost?
It depends on the venue, guest count, technical setup and catering. Before anything starts you get a detailed, itemised quote.
Who will look after our event?
One point of contact, from the first call to the post-event report, who coordinates our in-house team and stays reachable up to the day of the event.
Do you only work in Tuscany?
No. We are based in Florence and work across Italy, in big cities and smaller places alike.