Who is Kevin Lee? Kyle Richards hires Lisa Vanderpump's event planner for 'RHOBH' Season 13 Finale White Party
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Kyle Richards took her White Party to the next level for the Season 13 finale of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'.
She hosted it at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with Erika Jayne returning to perform. Further, Kyle roped in Lisa Vanderpump's event planner, Kevin Lee, to put her famous bash together.
"The White Party is very nostalgic for us because this has always been about our family. I’d much rather put my energy and focus on planning a White Party than all the stuff I’m dealing with in my personal life. So the White Party is coming back bigger and better than ever," Kyle stated in the episode.
Kyle added, "If I'm going to be doing a party that is so over-the-top that it's at SoFi Stadium, I need an over-the-top party planner." Accordingly, she turned to Kevin Lee, who has hosted some of Lisa's most memorable events.
The party has come a long way since she first started throwing it in the early 2000s in the backyard of the house where she lives with her ex-husband, Mauricio Umansky.
Season 13 of 'RHOBH' is coming to an end, with the finale scheduled to air on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Episode 17, titled "Soirées and Separations", will cap out the season with a bang, and it's no surprise that OG Kyle will host the finale.
The mother of four will offer long-time fans of the franchise huge nostalgia with her big White Party. This time, the celebration is "bigger and better" than before, with Kyle going all out, transferring the party from her lawn to the prestigious SoFi Stadium.
A preview for the forthcoming episode shows Kyle in the planning stages as she explores the venue with Kevin. Kyle had another surprise for her guests: a performance by the one and only Erika.
The 'RHOBH' finale promises to be unforgettable, particularly for long-time fans, and we've got a sneak peek for you. The footage shows Kyle in full preparation gear as she works on putting together her White Party.
The video also shows Kyle and Erika at SoFi Stadium, together with Kevin and his staff, discussing the event logistics.
Who is Kyle Richards' 'RHOBH' party hire Kevin Lee?
Kevin Lee Weddings has become the most sought-after event planning agency in Los Angeles after serving as the creative force behind several private Hollywood parties and spectacular celebrity weddings.
From huge awards events like the Oscars, Grammys, and Emmys to extravagant weddings, Kevin tailors each event to create a one-of-a-kind experience.
He has planned weddings and parties for A-list celebrities like Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, Kim Kardashian, and many others. He has been featured in various magazines, including People Magazine, Architectural Digest, and In-Style Magazine, among others.
Moreover, Kevin has been nominated as one of the top three wedding planners in the country.
Who is attending Kyle Richards' White Party in 'RHOBH' Season 13 finale?
The sneak peek shows Kyle's guests arriving, including 'RHOBH' stars Annemarie Wiley, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, and Garcelle Beauvais.
They are eventually joined by Justin Sylvester, Camille Grammer, Faye Resnick, Jeff Lewis, Cynthia Bailey, and other guests.
When did Kyle Richards’ White Party begin?
The summer feast has always been linked to Mauricio's June birthday.
"That whole White Party really started for my birthday," Mauricio told The Daily Dish.
"My birthday's June 25, so we just figured every year it'll be the beginning of the summer, and we'll kick it off with a birthday party that will be the White Party that will become more known as the White Party rather than my birthday party."
Kyle is known as a perfectionist on 'RHOBH'. Her attire-themed bash originated because she wanted all of her guests to look fantastic and coherent.
"Everybody looks pretty in white," she explained to BravoTV.com in 2016.
"I really like everything to look beautiful at a party, and you do these parties where you’d be all dressed up, and some people come in jeans, and other people come dressed up. So, I thought, ‘I’m going to make it like everyone’s in white.' That way, whether they’re in white jeans or a beautiful white gown, everyone’s going to look good."
"A lot of times people ended up in the pool with their white outfits, but whatever," Kyle added. "Hey, it's all in fun."
Much to her delight, attendees were equally excited about the clothing code. "It just sort of stuck, and everyone loved it," she said. "Next thing you know, months in advance, friends would be calling: ‘When’s the White Party? Because I already found my outfit.’”
Erika Jayne performs at Kyle Richards' 'RHOBH' Season 13 Finale White Party
Fans will also get the opportunity to see Erika perform on the big day.
"I cannot believe that, number one, Kyle's having her party here, and that she asked me to perform," Erika says in a confessional in a teaser.
"Erika, you got this far. This is the warm-up for your Vegas residency. You have a chance to redeem yourself. Erika Jayne is back, and she's at SoFi Stadium. So, take that."
Tune in to the Season 13 finale of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' on Bravo on Wednesday, February 21 at 8/7c, and the next day on Peacock to see the whole White Party.