About
THE ARDORY
The Ardory is a New York-based and women-led event agency.
Our core values highlight the importance of creativity, inclusion, and sustainability not only in the events industry but in the world. This allows us to forge meaningful partnerships with inspiring non-profit organizations, innovative women-led businesses, impactful corporations, and government agencies while creating unreasonably excellent events.
NYC certified WBE - pending NYS
OUR MISSION
To create an unreasonably excellent event for our clients.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Kelly's journey into the world of event production began amidst the fast-paced realm of fashion shows while studying Fashion Business in California. Enthralled by the intricacies and orchestrated chaos of event execution, she delved deeper, expanding her expertise beyond fashion into corporate event planning for an entertainment management company.
Her professional quest led her to Germany, where she orchestrated events for some of Europe's largest industrial and consumer companies, enriching her understanding of the industry's nuances and vast potential.
Returning to the US in 2014, Kelly contributed her talents to Cornell University's event portfolio before settling in New York City in 2016. There, she honed her management prowess and expanded her network, serving as the second-in-command at a prominent woman-owned event production company.
In November 2019, just before the global pandemic, Kelly seized the opportunity to create her own agency, The Ardory (formerly CRE agentur). Despite the challenging timing, Kelly thrived, finding immense joy in crafting exceptional experiences for clients, vendors, and all stakeholders involved in the planning process. Today, she is the happiest she has ever been, living her passion for creating unforgettable event experiences.
