Houston, Texas  ·  Since 2009

Mariana Cefaratti

Luxury Experience Producer 15+ years INIBEP Certified

Before the lights go up and the applause begins, there is a story few people see. That is the one I produce.

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Who is behind it

I don't plan events.
I produce memory.

My path did not start yesterday. It began more than fifteen years ago, when I decided to certify as an international wedding & event planner at INIBEP, the most important institute in the world in the discipline.

Before Houston there was Venezuela: the Venevisión sets, the Súper Sábado Sensacional team and the La Orquídea Festival. That is where I learned what no school teaches — a production holds up in the minutes nobody sees.

Today, from Texas, I direct everything from load-in to the final curtain. Intimate weddings, quinceañeras, award galas, two-day corporate summits. When a client tells me “I want…”, I make their vision my own and work with my heart until it is real.

Mariana Cefaratti Founder & Executive Producer
Mariana Cefaratti, luxury event planner in Houston, Texas
Mariana Cefaratti Houston · Texas
0+ Years of experience
0 Awards in 2026
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AWARDED
The city already said it

Awards are not requested.
They are earned producing.

In 2026 Houston recognized what the Latino community had known for years.

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2026

Best Event Planner

Presented in recognition of excellence, leadership and outstanding contribution to the Houston Latino community.

The Best of Houston Latino Awards
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2026

Impact & Trajectory

Presented at the Mi Gente en Texas gala, on the Telemundo Houston (NBCUniversal) set, for a sustained career in the industry.

Mi Gente en Texas · Telemundo Houston
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Certification

International Wedding & Event Planner

Certified training at INIBEP, an international benchmark in protocol, ceremonial and event production.

INIBEP · International certification
What I produce

Every event has
its own essence.

From the intimate twelve-person celebration to the two-day corporate summit, in Houston and across Texas. The range is the craft.

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Weddings

From the engagement to the last toast. Protocol, setup, vendors and the invisible choreography that makes it all look easy.

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Quinceañeras

The first big event of her life, treated as seriously as a gala. Waltz, court, staging and a timeline down to the minute.

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Birthdays & Anniversaries

Themed celebrations produced end to end, with an original concept, styling and live entertainment.

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Openings & Launches

The day your business introduces itself to the city. Turnout, press, protocol and a first impression people remember.

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Galas & Award Shows

Full production of award galas: show script, protocol staff, red carpet, broadcast timing and closing.

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Summits & Corporate Events

Conferences, panels and brand gatherings. Agenda, speakers, sponsorships, setup and attendee experience.

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Expos & Trade Shows

Multi-day events with exhibitors, a stage, programming and crowd flow. Large-scale logistics.

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Community & Cultural Events

Gatherings with a cause, forums and charity drives. Broad turnout with the sensitivity the occasion demands.

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How we work

From “I want…”
to the final ovation.

Four stages. One person responsible for making sure nothing falls apart.

01

Listening to you

We talk about the occasion, the people, the budget and what you want guests to feel when they walk in. No templates.

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Designing the vision

Concept, staging, venue and vendor selection. I show you the whole event before it exists.

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Producing

A minute-by-minute schedule, coordination of every team and the full setup. This is where I live, so you do not have to.

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Directing the day

With my protocol staff I direct from load-in to closing. You have one job: enjoy your own event.

Selected work

Some nights
I directed.

Expo · 2 days

Expo Celebraciones

Houston Edition, October 10–11, 2026. The biggest experience of the year for the city's celebrations industry, co-created with Laritza García and in collaboration with Telemundo Houston.

Marriott HoustonTelemundo HoustonRostros Magazine
Corporate summit

Impulsa Tu Marca Summit 2026

“The new era of brands with purpose.” Tenth edition, with panels of driving voices, accredited press and a dedicated protocol staff.

Executive producer10th edition
Award gala

Caballeros Élite 2026

An evening that gathered the circuit's most influential men, in Rostros Magazine's 42nd edition. Red carpet, stage and closing.

Rostros MagazineIssue 42
Television · Venezuela

La Orquídea Festival

One of Venezuela's longest-running shows. Being part of the Súper Sábado Sensacional production team shaped the craft.

VenevisiónProduction
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We make your vision our own and work with our hearts until it is real.
Mariana Cefaratti
Let's talk

Your date already exists.
Let's book it.

Tell me what you are celebrating and for how many people. I will reply with availability and a first proposal of how your event would look.

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Instagram@marianacefarattievents
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Emailevents@marianacefaratti.com
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Based inHouston, Texas & surrounding areas

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