Rio Event Design

Specialties

Services

As providers of comprehensive all inclusive wedding packages, it is up to us to understand your vision, style, and unique needs. At Rio Event Design, we do just that. By offering customized event designing solutions for you, we determine every detail after a thorough discussion with you. Our event design solutions at Rio Event Design include:

Concept development

Scalable floor plans

Fresh and perfectly chosen floral arrangements

Distinctive and exclusive tabletop designs

Stylized design for food stations and bars

Stylized uniforms for waiting staff

Customized treatment for walls, ceiling, and floor

Customized furniture and accessories

Exclusive lounge equipment, tables, bars, and banquettes

Appropriate upholstery, linens, and drapery for the event

History

Established in 2012.

Rio Event Design is run by business partners and married couple, Carolina Carabetti and Rodrigo Botta. Originally from Brazil, the two met in New York City’s TriBeCa in 2009 on Rodrigo’s birthday. Soon after, the two began a relationship, eventually marrying the following year. The couple then moved to Maui, Hawaii in hopes of a better life and to pursue their joint dream of running their own business on event design and planning. After a few years of hard work and fruitful collaboration, Rodrigo and Carolina, both aged 32, proudly launched Rio Event Design to serve the event design needs for events all over Hawaii.

Meet the Business Owner

Rodrigo B.

Business Owner

Carolina Carabetti was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil and completed her Bachelor’s degree in 2004, specializing in Tourism and Hospitality. Soon, she moved to New York City where she received her certification in Food and Beverage from the New York University in 2009. Enjoying a healthy, active, and well-​rounded lifestyle, Carolina has worked in every position in her career, including hostess, bartender, server, assistant manager, and wedding planner.

Rodrigo Botta was born in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and moved to New York City in 1999. Since then, he has worked with several prominent event designers like Antony Todd, Preston Bailey, David Stark, as well as Frank Alexander NYC. Rodrigo has also worked with a number of local as well as international clients in a freelance capacity. Currently residing in Hawaii with his wife Carolina, Rodrigo enjoys waking up early to go surfing before he hits the office. Botta is an avid follower of soccer and enjoys stand-​up paddling during his leis