The Founders of Nomad Republic
Stephanie
Owner & creative director
French native with a master’s degree in Communications, Languages and International Business, Stephanie has over 15 years of experience in marketing management, event and wedding planning. She is addicted to travel, constantly looking for out-of-the-box design inspiration, exclusive vendors and fun activities. Stephanie has lived in gorgeous regions of France and Italy, including Provence, French Riviera & Tuscany and spent a year in San Diego where she experienced California culture and values. She envisions each event through the eyes of the couple and those of their guests, making sure to provide them with an authentic and unforgettable experience.
Tom
Executive director
With a master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations & Political Science, Tom has more than 20 years of experience in the European financial industry, including many years in international event management. He speaks Luxembourgish, German, French and English fluently. Well-traveled, his forte is to scout hideaways full of character and charm, but also places that are the perfect base from which to discover the surroundings. During his spare time, he loves nothing more than exploring miles of mountain trails or underwater treasures. Tom makes sure the production and logistics of your day runs without a flaw.
Our Local Coordinator
Adela
Planning talent & coordinator
Adela joined the team in 2018, bringing 15 years of experience working with a luxury international clientele and collaborating with worldwide suppliers. Born in Prague, she speaks French, English, Czech and Italian and has a passion for art, culture and all things creative. Her attention to details, positivity and adaptability make her an invaluable asset to our clients. Inspired by the culture and natural beauty of the South of France that has been her home for the past 10 years, she’s our go-to person for cultural and creative immersion workshops and retreats in the region.
Our International Collaborations
Heather
Creative & design director
From a young age, Heather has always loved planning events and parties. With a bachelor’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development, she has over 15 years of event and design experience, crafting events full of details that have never been seen or done before. Her work has been showcased throughout the world in various magazines and editorial shoots. To her, each wedding is an opportunity to tell a beautiful story, while breathing life into a new event. Your relationship and unique personalities will serve her as the best inspiration to create a one-of-a-kind wedding concept and ambiance for the most joyous occasions… your wedding.
Troy
Creative & design assistant
Wanderer at heart but a California local, his French heritage has made his fascination for Europe a passion. With an associate degree in Business Administration, Troy has over 10 years of experience in marketing and business development in the US wedding industry. In addition to having a creative eye, he is also very conceptual and is ace at visualizing where things are headed. An impassioned musician, he is enthusiastic about all things artistic, from composing new melodies to designing and building amazing decor installations and custom backdrops. And oh, like the rest of the team, Troy is what we call a “people” person.
Christy
Event designer
Christy is a Southern California native with a love affair for all things creative and beautiful. After graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara, she followed her passion into entrepreneurship and created a boutique wedding design and styling studio out of San Diego. Christy is a lover of the outdoors and an insatiable traveler. Every country she visited is a source of design inspiration to her. Surfing and her dog are the two things that make her instantly happy. Having an affinity for minimalist aesthetics, she will help tell your story and make your big day one of a kind.
