Corporate Events
Executive meetings, brand moments, client experiences, and conferences that feel polished, purposeful, and easy to navigate.
Explore Services →12K+
Attendees per event
7+
Years of excellence
13+
Trusted clients
∞
Details covered
Who We Are
Not your typical party planners.
Carlisle & Voelker blends creative direction, hospitality, logistics, and production into a process that feels seamless from the outside and deeply considered behind the scenes.
Led by Audrey Voelker and Ali Carlisle, the team partners closely with clients to shape events that are polished, personal, and built around the guest experience.
What We Do
Events, expertly managed.
From corporate gatherings to cultural programs, conferences, galas, and social celebrations, Carlisle & Voelker brings structure, creativity, and calm to every stage of the process.
Social Events
Celebrations, dinners, parties, and private gatherings shaped with warmth, style, and personal detail.
Explore Services →Conferences & Cultural Programs
Large-scale programs, speaker events, festivals, and museum gatherings that require structure and thoughtful guest flow.
Explore Services →Selected Work
Signature events with substance.
Explore selected events that show how Carlisle & Voelker manages scale, solves complexity, and creates experiences that feel effortless to guests.
New Orleans Book Festival
A three-day literary festival across five buildings and a main-quad tent.
12,000 attendees · 75 sessions
View Case Study →The National WWII Museum
Grand openings and the American Spirit Awards gala dinner.
600 seated guests · 7+ years
View Case Study →Jazz Museum Improv Gala
An annual fundraiser at the historic U.S. Mint with four live stages.
1,200 attendees · 4 stages
View Case Study →Client Testimonials
Trusted by teams who care about every detail.
“Carlisle & Voelker has been instrumental in the continued success and growth of the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane. Ali and Audrey consistently go above and beyond to ensure that no detail is overlooked.”
Cheryl Landrieu
Co-Chair, New Orleans Book Festival
“They have significantly decreased the amount of work required by our staff and increased the efficiency of the planning process. We look forward to a long relationship.”
Robert Siebel
President, Carriage Healthcare
“Over our four-year partnership, Carlisle & Voelker has elevated the attendee, author, and sponsor experience. They are trusted and valued members of our team.”
Allison Hjortsberg
Director of Operations, NOLA Book Festival
“From a beautiful stage design to white-glove treatment for our speakers and VIPs, they are one of the best event production partners I’ve worked with.”
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Brett Durrett
Event Partner
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