ABOUT

THE TEAM

BENISON EVENT CO.

A PREMIER EVENT DESIGN & PLANNING FIRM

Founded by David M. Handy (David M. Handy Events) in 2004, and later joined by his husband Donald, the design duo of Handy & Dallaire Events has been setting the scene for weddings, events, and fundraisers for over a decade.

H&D Events has been featured in top publications such as Vogue, House Beautiful, Veranda, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Southern New England Weddings, Boston Weddings and Bliss Celebrations. Known for discerning taste and sophisticated style, their work has been featured in many wedding blogs including Over the Moon, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Wedding Wire and Well Wed.

POONAM MODI

FOUNDER

A creative heart, a logical mind and a spiritual soul can describe her precisely! With a great passion for creating something, it is fitting that Poonam is the Founder + Chief Executive Officer of Benison Event Co. A engineer from the Gujarat University and with multiple post graduations from University of Leeds and CEPT University in fields of renewable energy, climate change and sustainable development, Poonam brings nearly a decade of experience in event planning, leadership, marketing as well as in public relations. She is most proud of the culture that she has built within the team – a culture of collaboration, connectedness, + respect.

On any given weekend, you can typically find Poonam spending time in the lap of nature with family. Poonam also makes time for reading and spending time with her parents. All of them together love cheering on their son Shaurya on various aspects. Poonam also makes sure to get her own workout nearly every morning before work + enjoys attending events throughout A Town! Spending time with friends is also something makes a point to do.

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BHARGAV VAIDYA

BUSINESS MANAGER

Bhargav is a proficient sales and marketing professional with 12 years of experience. Holding a B.Com degree, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. Outside the corporate world, he enjoys traveling and has a passion for music, adding a well-rounded touch to his professional profile.

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SHAIVAL MODI

DIRECTOR

Shaival is a creative, musical being with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, he has a deep understanding of people and what makes them tick. This unique background allows him to create events that are not only visually stunning but also emotionally engaging.

Outside of event planning, Shaival is passionate about drumming, playing cricket, and spending quality time with friends. His love for music and rhythm often inspires the creative elements in our events, adding a personal touch that resonates with our client.

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