Behind the
experience.
Selected celebrations. Personal stories. A closer look at how I turn a vision into an experience.
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Sweet Home
Chicago.
Film by Kyrie Copeland Films ↗
First, their story.
Then, the soundtrack.
For Lauren and Sam, music was personal. Their vision brought together the artists they loved, the energy of a great night out, and the city that meant so much to them.
“A true love letter to Chicago.”
I listened for what connected those ideas. Then I shaped an evening with four distinct chapters, each with its own sound, atmosphere, and reason for being.
From a conversation
to a shared vision.
The proposal gave the couple something to see, respond to, and help shape before the wedding day.
Listen closely.
Understand their musical taste, their connection to Chicago, and how they wanted guests to feel.
Give it form.
Use AI concept visuals alongside talent and musical direction to make the possibilities tangible.
Plan the delivery.
Connect the creative direction to the talent, transitions, planner coordination, and run of show.
One city. Four chapters.
Explore the creative intention, then watch the real performance. All video clips retain their live audio.
A welcome that felt like them.
Lauren and Sam chose cocktails before the ceremony. I designed the opening around connection and conversation, with DJ Madrid Perry setting the musical atmosphere as guests arrived.
“We were absolutely heard
at every planning session”
“Wanted to send you a thank you note for helping create the best night of our lives.”
Designed by Duerell.
Brought to life together.
My work began with the couple’s vision and continued through the proposal, talent selection, planning conversations, and performance flow.
I led the creative direction before the event. Their planner and our onsite DJs, musicians, dancers, and production team brought that plan to life on the wedding day.
That is what entertainment design means to me: listening carefully, making the vision clear, and giving the team a thoughtful plan to deliver.
What’s your story?