ADH Events
Planning a small business meeting, high-end customized event or simply craving something fresh and different? Are you looking for a unique way to thank your clients or reward outstanding associates?
Look no further than ADH Events to plan your next meeting, themed gala, or private event. We are tops in our field for finding unique and interesting venues, designing custom decor and lighting, developing interesting and unusual entertainment options and creating innovative menus. ADH also offers exclusive concierge services including hotels, tours and transportation,
Additionally, we provide all audio and visual needs, prop and special effects rentals, amenity and gift selection, invitation and thank-you service, destination management and more.
We have in-depth working knowledge of the ins and outs of all the industries essential to planning a flawless, fabulous, unforgettable event for you.
An Event, Incentive Trip, Product Launch, Board Meeting, Sales Meeting, Training Seminar, Client Dinner, Spouse Tours or Spousal Tours can be planned in Chicago, New York, Boston, New Orleans, Miami, Washington D.C., Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Miami, Orlando, Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Canada, United States, 312, 212, 504, 202, 305, 415, 213, 617, 407, 206, 619, 416, 514, Dubai, Istanbul, Turkey, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Holland, U.K., United Kingdom, England, London, Paris, Nice, Monaco, Scotland, France, Ireland, Dublin, China, Beijing, South Africa, Cape Town, Buenos Aires, Rio, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Frankfurt, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Poland, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, New Zealand, Hawaii, Maui, Honolulu, San Jose, Spain, Madrid, Barcelona, Italy, Rome, Venice, Portugal, Luxembourg, Croatia, Russia, Leningrad, Moscow, Belgium, Mexico, Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun
We take care of DMC, Hotel, Air or Ground Transportation, Decor, AV, Sound, Lighting, Linen, Floral, Entertainment etcetera.
Planning a PROGRAM or EVENT?
Why not work with the best team there is?
With over 20 years experience in the catering, hospitality, entertainment and tourism fields, ADH Events has the insider knowledge necessary to deliver the most outstanding programs in the industry. If you desire a high impact seamless event, than ADH Events is the firm for you. We have the experience, talent and drive to make amazing things happen.
Just ask our clients....
Alexander deHilster - Principal
Since starting ADH Events, Alexander deHilster has taken every opportunity to enrich client ideas with his own creative vision. Endowed with a true passion for the industry, Alexander is proof positive of ADH Events' dedication to events that are every bit as unique as they are fanciful, as effective as they are visually stunning.
unique as they are fanciful, as effective as they are visually stunning.
Prior to joining starting ADH Events, Alexander planned large corporate meetings for large firms in Chicago and New Orleans. Originally specializing in the medical industry, Alexander oversaw the planning and execution of both corporate and private events in both the North America and Europe.
Alexander was born in the Netherlands and speaks fluent English, German, and French, as well as his native Dutch, rendering him an ideal candidate to coordinate themed events and meetings that incorporate a foreign flair.
Alexander boasts a high level of pertinent experience. He mastered an understanding of space - and its potential - which is being used daily in the creation of detailed 3-D floor plans.
Alexander's prodigious personal skills were honed on the road while planning and conducting major tours throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Paul E. Sullenger
Paul E. Sullenger has an extensive background in entertainment, catering, event production and management.
His performing career has seen Paul on stages throughout the United States and in the Chicagoland area. Paul also has traveled extensively,
has traveled extensively, performing for Disney in Orlando, Florida and at Tokyo Disneyland and sailing for Birka Cruise Lines (Baltic Sea Cruises) and for Cunard Cruise Lines (World Cruises).
Paul began catering in between performing gigs and was immediately bitten by the events bug, quickly moving up the ranks from wait staff to event supervisor. Soon after, he started managing private catering events at The Kentucky Derby, The Breeder’s Cup and The Buick Open.
These experiences lead to an event production position with a successful event planning company in Chicago. During his three years there, Paul produced events and meetings for large and small companies throughout the United States and Canada, made arrangements for customized tours and managed their specific transportation needs, managed events and meetings from set-up through breakdown, designed customized themed events, booked and managed stylized entertainment and décor for events, made private dining arrangements for dine around programs and managed budgets for the events.
With his familiarity and relationships with private venues, hotels, caterers, restaurants, décor and floral companies, equipment and linen companies, entertainers/production companies and audio/visual companies, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to ADH Events.
Why Choose ADH Events?
ADH is a boutique firm that focuses on small to medium sized couture events. This niche focus translates into countless advantages for our clients.
Most agencies have a variety of large and small events being planned simultaneously. Too often, the larger events take up more time and man-power than was originally allotted, and guess who gets pushed to the back-burner? By concentrating our attention on small to medium sized events, we are best able to utilize our experience planning from galas to produce the most exemplary and seamless intimate events in the trade.
ADH Events also possesses in-depth knowledge of different cultures and traditions allowing us to produce engaging and creative programs throughout the world. ADH Events speaks multiple languages including Dutch, French and German and have worked throughout the globe so there are no barriers when planning worldwide events.
When designing international events the ability to converse in several languages is vital for translating goals and ideas globally. ADH Events is here for you so you can focus 100% of your attention on your guests and the contents of the program while ADH Events concentrates on all the details.
A majority of ADH Events’ clients are repeat clients.
We are more than happy to provide you with references. Just ask!!
ADH-Events:
2010
The CHEST Foundation – Vancouver
2009
The CHEST Foundation – San Diego
GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis)
2008
GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis)
The CHEST Foundation – Philadelphia
2007
Ravenswood Billboard Factory
Holiday Park
The CHEST Foundation – Chicago
Kolmar Petrochemicals – Miami
Assurant Solutions – Washington D.C.
Assurant Solutions – San Diego, California
Testimonials:
“Alexander has been instrumental in facilitating our event from working with celebrity chefs in attendants to arranging all equipment to developing decor and entertainment consistent with the theme and cuisine. I highly recommend Alexander deHilster as an extremely competent and detail oriented professional.”
Provost, Washburne Culinary Institute Chicago
“I've had the pleasure of working with Alexander deHilster on a wide variety of corporate events since 2003. Alexander has successfully planned events for UPM ranging from annual sales meetings to corporate holiday events, both locally and on the East Coast. Alexander is also creative in finding unique venues for our meetings whether it be Chicago, New York or New Orleans, he's always on mark and very reliable. Most recently, Alexander facilitated our annual FIPP event in New York City for 200 individuals that flew in from all over the world.”
Senior Vice President Marketing – UPM-Kymmene North America
“Alexander deHilster is a visionary and a professional, striking the difficult balance between the creative and the practical. He is original, yet open to ideas and able to run with any concept – however complicated. He’s extremely comprehensive – every detail is covered and his execution is flawless. He is also able to manage several events at a time, which speaks to his ability to organize and meet expectations, while being focused on developing an easy and honest relationship with his client.”
Vice President – Public Affairs - A Chicago non-profit Organization