CORE VALUES
Communication - Integrity 48-hour response
Humble Excellence - reliability, timeliness,
Hospitality - start to finish, you can enjoy the
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Core Values
Communication - Integrity 48-hour response
Humble Excellence - reliability, timeliness,
Hospitality - start to finish, you can enjoy the
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TEAM
Christina Van Essen
Founder, CVE Productions
Christina Van Essen is the founder of CVE Productions, a full-service event production studio based in New York City. With a background in high-level corporate events, weddings, and nonprofit experiences, Christina is known for her rare mix of logistics expertise and warm, grounded hospitality.
Clients often describe Christina as the “Swiss army knife” of event planning — not because she does everything (though she can), but because she shows up with calm, clarity, and a deep commitment to creating something that feels personal, thoughtful, and beautifully executed.
Whether she’s designing a three-day retreat, coordinating a destination wedding, or managing a major donor gathering, Christina brings a steady presence, a sharp eye, and a deep love for serving people well. She finds joy in the relationships that form along the way. With past clients ranging from LVMH to Johnson & Johnson to local nonprofits and creative entrepreneurs, Christina’s work spans industries — but always centers on the same things: beauty, intention, and belonging.
MARY CHAPMAN UNDERWOOd
Operations Coordinator, CVE Productions
Mary brings over five years of experience in the health and wellness space — where her gift for caring for people first found its home. That same heart for connection is what makes her such a natural fit at CVE Productions.
As Operations Coordinator, Mary works alongside Christina to ensure every event runs with calm, clarity, and care. She’s the steady hand behind the scenes — organizing details, tracking timelines, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. But she’s also the kind of person who remembers the little things: the extra welcome note, the last-minute shift, the guest who needs just a bit more attention.
Mary believes that hospitality is about more than plans — it’s about people. She’s honored to help create events that feel thoughtful, beautiful, and deeply personal.
TEAM
Christina Van Essen
Founder, CVE Productions
Christina Van Essen is the founder of CVE Productions, a full-service event production studio based in New York City. With a background in high-level corporate events, weddings, and nonprofit experiences, Christina is known for her rare mix of logistics expertise and warm, grounded hospitality.
Clients often describe Christina as the “Swiss army knife” of event planning — not because she does everything (though she can), but because she shows up with calm, clarity, and a deep commitment to creating something that feels personal, thoughtful, and beautifully executed.
Whether she’s designing a three-day retreat, coordinating a destination wedding, or managing a major donor gathering, Christina brings a steady presence, a sharp eye, and a deep love for serving people well. She finds joy in the relationships that form along the way. With past clients ranging from LVMH to Johnson & Johnson to local nonprofits and creative entrepreneurs, Christina’s work spans industries — but always centers on the same things: beauty, intention, and belonging.
MARY CHAPMAN UNDERWOOd
Operations Coordinator, CVE Productions
Mary brings over five years of experience in the health and wellness space — where her gift for caring for people first found its home. That same heart for connection is what makes her such a natural fit at CVE Productions.
As Operations Coordinator, Mary works alongside Christina to ensure every event runs with calm, clarity, and care. She’s the steady hand behind the scenes — organizing details, tracking timelines, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. But she’s also the kind of person who remembers the little things: the extra welcome note, the last-minute shift, the guest who needs just a bit more attention.
Mary believes that hospitality is about more than plans — it’s about people. She’s honored to help create events that feel thoughtful, beautiful, and deeply personal.
TEAM
Christina Van Essen
Founder, CVE Productions
Christina Van Essen is the founder of CVE Productions, a full-service event production studio based in New York City. With a background in high-level corporate events, weddings, and nonprofit experiences, Christina is known for her rare mix of logistics expertise and warm, grounded hospitality.
Clients often describe Christina as the “Swiss army knife” of event planning — not because she does everything (though she can), but because she shows up with calm, clarity, and a deep commitment to creating something that feels personal, thoughtful, and beautifully executed.
Whether she’s designing a three-day retreat, coordinating a destination wedding, or managing a major donor gathering, Christina brings a steady presence, a sharp eye, and a deep love for serving people well. She finds joy in the relationships that form along the way. With past clients ranging from LVMH to Johnson & Johnson to local nonprofits and creative entrepreneurs, Christina’s work spans industries — but always centers on the same things: beauty, intention, and belonging.
MARY CHAPMAN UNDERWOOd
Operations Coordinator, CVE Productions
Mary brings over five years of experience in the health and wellness space — where her gift for caring for people first found its home. That same heart for connection is what makes her such a natural fit at CVE Productions.
As Operations Coordinator, Mary works alongside Christina to ensure every event runs with calm, clarity, and care. She’s the steady hand behind the scenes — organizing details, tracking timelines, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. But she’s also the kind of person who remembers the little things: the extra welcome note, the last-minute shift, the guest who needs just a bit more attention.
Mary believes that hospitality is about more than plans — it’s about people. She’s honored to help create events that feel thoughtful, beautiful, and deeply personal.
TEAM
Christina Van Essen
Founder, CVE Productions
Christina Van Essen is the founder of CVE Productions, a full-service event production studio based in New York City. With a background in high-level corporate events, weddings, and nonprofit experiences, Christina is known for her rare mix of logistics expertise and warm, grounded hospitality.
Clients often describe Christina as the “Swiss army knife” of event planning — not because she does everything (though she can), but because she shows up with calm, clarity, and a deep commitment to creating something that feels personal, thoughtful, and beautifully executed.
Whether she’s designing a three-day retreat, coordinating a destination wedding, or managing a major donor gathering, Christina brings a steady presence, a sharp eye, and a deep love for serving people well. She finds joy in the relationships that form along the way. With past clients ranging from LVMH to Johnson & Johnson to local nonprofits and creative entrepreneurs, Christina’s work spans industries — but always centers on the same things: beauty, intention, and belonging.
MARY CHAPMAN UNDERWOOd
Operations Coordinator, CVE Productions
Mary brings over five years of experience in the health and wellness space — where her gift for caring for people first found its home. That same heart for connection is what makes her such a natural fit at CVE Productions.
As Operations Coordinator, Mary works alongside Christina to ensure every event runs with calm, clarity, and care. She’s the steady hand behind the scenes — organizing details, tracking timelines, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. But she’s also the kind of person who remembers the little things: the extra welcome note, the last-minute shift, the guest who needs just a bit more attention.
Mary believes that hospitality is about more than plans — it’s about people. She’s honored to help create events that feel thoughtful, beautiful, and deeply personal.