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Claire Duran

Crafting Experiences That Move People

Claire Duran is a luxury destination wedding planner, creative director, and founder known for designing culturally rich, emotionally driven celebrations around the world.

Beyond the events themselves, Claire is passionate about sharing the strategy, mindset, and behind-the-scenes realities of building a globally recognized planning brand.

She speaks to planners, creatives, entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals who want to elevate their client experience, refine their positioning, and build businesses with intention.

SpeakingEngagements

PAST

  • Intrigued Experience, Annapolis, MA
  • FleurSociety Online Summit
  • Congreso de Bodas LAT, Guanajuato, Mexico 
  • RSVP Symposium, New York, NY
  • Masterclass: The Business side of Wedding Planning, Santo Domingo, DR
  • Kinetic Experiences, Santa Barbara, CA

Managing production, expectations, and emotions with confidence and structure.

Navigating Complex, Multi-Day, Multi-Cultural Events

Signature Topics

From Planner to Creative Director

Positioning yourself beyond coordination and stepping into leadership, vision, and brand authority.


The Art of Designing Destination Weddings

How to create culturally meaningful, logistically seamless, and visually elevated celebrations anywhere in the world.

Building a Luxury Wedding Brand

Attracting high-end clients through clarity, storytelling, and experience-driven marketing.

Client Experience at the Highest Level

Designing every touchpoint with intention — from inquiry to farewell brunch.

“Claire’s masterclass completely changed the way I view my business...

I can truly say it was a turning point. Many ideas had already been bouncing around in my head, but Claire confirmed that it is indeed possible to place a premium on your work—and attract your ideal client—by correctly projecting your business and your processes. I left with a wealth of ideas, plans, and improvements that I know will help restructure the industry and transform the way us planners are perceived."

- Gabriela Lugo

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Whether it’s a keynote, panel, workshop, or intimate mastermind, Claire brings real-world experience, thoughtful insight, and honest conversation to every stage she steps on.

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