What started as a casual Sunday braai in 2013 quickly turned into the beginning of our business journey.

During one of our chats about creating a side hustle to fund our adventures, Lené mentioned a company whose owner dropped off Tiffany Chairs every weekend for weddings – operating like clockwork at all the venues. Inspired by the idea, Chris found 129 brand-new White Tiffany Chairs for sale the very next day, and by that afternoon, we proudly owned them – with no storage space or transport. That’s how Authentic Planning was born, and our deep dive into the events industry began.

From learning how to store, move, and maintain our chairs to figuring out the art of client service, we embraced every challenge with enthusiasm (and a little improvisation).

Over the years, we have met incredible people, worked at stunning venues, and grown through every success and setback – always guided by the same principle: delivering premium quality products and service at a competitive price.

A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing team who help make the magic happen every day.