Diane is passionate about happiness and works diligently to please her clients by making each event vision a reality. Using her creative talents, resources, and expertise, she excels in producing top-notch, worry-free events for clients and their guests to enjoy.
A native New Orleanian, Diane brings her vast knowledge of the local culture, food, and music to every event and can seamlessly merge new trends with long-standing traditions. Throughout her impressive 33-plus-year career, she and the ACCENT New Orleans DMC team have won numerous awards. Diane actively supports several nonprofit organizations, including FestiGals, a celebration for women she created in 2011.
She has been recognized twice as a “Top Woman in Business” by New Orleans City Business magazine, was the recipient of the inaugural HandCraft Heroes Award for her contributions to women with cancer, and earned a lifetime achievement award from the DMC Network for her contributions to the event planning industry.
Getting to Know Diane
What is your favorite restaurant/chef in New Orleans?
Oh, I don’t know if I have a favorite! New Orleans now has more than 1,400 restaurants, which is nearly double compared to 2005. My mood defines my favorite food/chef. Cute helps. A hottie in the kitchen adds flavor to any meal!
What is your favorite festival?
FestiGals the Ultimate Girl Party
Do you have a favorite food?
Lump Crabmeat
What is your favorite cocktail?
There are so many, again it depends on our mood. FestiTini, FestiRita — just about Festi-anything when I’m hanging out with girlfriends.
Do you have a favorite pastime/hobby?
Painting Zulu coconuts! Exploring New Orleans with friends and being a tourist in my own town. Anything, anytime with my 6 grandchildren. Speaking about New Orleans to anyone around the world. Have to keep reminding myself to take a breath.