About HMR Destinations

HMR Destinations was created to fill the ever expanding network of destination work of HMR Designs, which produces top local weddings and celebrations.

With more than 40 years of experience as one of the nation’s premier event design firms, we at HMR Destinations believe that the event experience should be as unique as the people behind them. In addition to our incredible creative design talent, our 200,000 square foot warehouses play host to team members with decades of experience in graphic design, 3D art production, floral design, atmospheric lighting design, carpentry and welding, upholstery, scenic design and a multitude of other curated skill sets, all focused on event design. It is through the artful integration of these capabilities that unforgettable events are made.

Rishi Patel

Chief Creative Officer/CEO
Named one of the top Wedding and Event Designers in the world by Harper’s Bazaar, VOGUE, Brides and Martha Stewart Weddings, along with being recognized as Top 40 under 40, Rishi remains one of the most highly coveted event designers among discerning clientele and notable figures alike. An advocate for fully transformative design, he specializes in celebrations of all kinds – all while adhering to the firm belief that service and guest experience are the cornerstone to great events and the definition of true luxury. From galas, to weddings, to milestone celebrations, any event is in his wheelhouse. As much of a creative visionary as an astute business leader, Rishi’s insistence on unconventionality has continuously transformed the landscape of event design while granting him the honor of designing events for some of the most notable figures, families and organizations in the world. A loyal Chicago native and avid traveler, Rishi regularly seeks inspiration from whatever cultural landscape he can find himself in. The destination event and wedding world has allowed Rishi and the HMR team to embrace so many incredible regions and pockets of the world to create spectacular events. Regardless of the marvelous adventures in design that await him, Rishi will always consider himself an artist at heart.

Our team

Brittanie Ahrens

Hadley Saute

Jason Williquette

Brittanie Ahrens

Designer

Brittanie began her career as a wedding planner in Chicago and transitioned to HMR to pursue her interest in design. Her experience in event planning makes for a harmonious balance between creativity and logistics. Her power to connect these elements creates effortless installations with a show stopping outcome.

Brittanie’s greatest inspiration is her clients. The most fulfilling aspect of her role as a designer is the ability to bring a client’s vision to life. Brittanie always goes the extra mile by adding personalized touches. She is known for her amazing vendor relationships and making sure all clients feel informed and included throughout the process. She believes that anything can be accomplished with a positive attitude, high energy, and quick thinking.

Hadley Saute

Producer

From event project management to the catering industry, Hadley’s held countless positions under the umbrella of the event industry. Her expansive knowledge of the industry makes her indispensable as an event producer. Hadley excels in marrying structure and organization with fluidity and creativity both in the office and on-site.

For Hadley, the most exciting element of the job is the opportunity to experience destinations across the globe and to tackle every day with enthusiasm and adaptability. Her positive outlook and can-do attitude allow her to thrive in the fast paced environment of luxury events and installations. Hadley is focused on learning as much as she can from her colleagues, the places she visits, and the amazing events she works on. Her never-ending desire to improve and learn encourages her to strive daily to become the best asset to her team she can be.

Jason Williquette

Designer

Born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, Jason started helping out in his aunt’s flower shop at a young age, where he made his first boutonnieres and corsages by the time he was eight. He continued his passion in the floral field and inevitably grew an interest in the ephemeral beauty of weddings and events. This rich history of working with florals helped propel him into the event industry – crafting florals by hand, shopping in the flower markets, and even growing his own garden, his extensive knowledge makes his creations truly bespoke.

Jason is inspired by the infinite possibility to create. Hearing a client’s vision, then enhancing it, so that it’s better than they could have dreamed is what he excels at and strives for. With over 15 years of professional design experience, Jason excels in large-scale, experiential installations, and ethereal floral arrangements.

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