As founder and design director of Perfect Surroundings, Inc., Richard Carbotti brings a wealth of knowledge and a talent for creating unique décor solutions when designing detailed thematic environments. Mr. Carbotti was recently selected by his peers as Designer of the Year—a Spotlight Awards sponsored by Event Solutions Magazine and Virgo Publishing. His work has been featured in Town and Country Magazine, Event Solutions Magazine, Ad/Com magazine, Special Event Magazine, and Hallmark’s Weddings Book, and his design solutions have won international awards, including three industry coveted Special Event Magazine Gala Awards and five ISES Esprit nominations. A long-time promoter of the ‘professionalization’ of the special event industry, Mr. Carbotti served on the Board of Governors for ISES, and is presently the President of the Rhode Island ISES chapter and a member of ISES Southern Florida/Caribbean. Jordan Carbotti, his oldest son and partner, recently won the Event Solutions Magazine Spotlight Award for Rising Star.

The staff of Perfect Surroundings, Inc. believes that trends influence, but the experience and the imaginative use of aesthetics is what ultimately create the gift of style. It is a hint of individuality and a twist of unique energy that make the guests react. For almost three decades Richard Carbotti and his team have developed countless relationships with top industry professionals while working internationally and in over 25 states. Perfect Surroundings offers to their clients access to many of the best resources the special event industry has to offer. Those resources, combined with their distinctive creative approach and ability to implement and install their design concepts, truly allows them to create the perfect surroundings for any occasion. For more photos and information please visit their website.