Ep. 213 - Serving Up Style: Rebecca Merritt, The Racquet Queen of Events

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Fresh Bunch, we’re joined by Rebecca Merritt, Founder & CEO of Beyond Merritt Events. Rebecca’s firm delivers creative direction, strategy, interior design, branding, room planning, and extraordinary florals for corporate, agency, and private clients across the country.Ryan first met Rebecca at the Orchid Dinner at the New York Botanical Garden, where the two instantly connected over design and event production. In this episode, they revisit that moment and dive into Rebecca’s unique path in the industry.Often referred to as the “Racquet Queen” (even though she insists she’s not exactly sporty), Rebecca has carved out an impressive niche producing events in the worlds of racquet sports (Padel, pickleball, tennis) and culinary clients. She shares stories from working in TV floral production, discusses how to transform practical production challenges into something magical, and offers insight into executing high-profile events from New York City to Miami.From orchids and arenas to television sets and unforgettable dining experiences, Rebecca explains how thoughtful design and strategic production can turn any event into something extraordinary.