I have a question this time, mostly for suppliers. The question I am asking might be answered differently depending on the particular supplier. I am addressing conflict of interest. I pose two different situations, one as an independent planner, and the other when working with a faith-based, nonprofit organization. In one scenario, I represented theContinue reading “Handling Conflict of Interest”
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Going Once, Going Twice…
I need $30, $30, somebody give me $30…now $35, $35…somebody give me $35. Do I hear $40? Auction chant. Ever wondered how a person becomes an auctioneer or how the event of an auction came to be? Well, wonder no more. I happened to overhear the din of an auctioneer’s bid-calling from the other roomContinue reading “Going Once, Going Twice…”
My Favorite Things
Numbers on spreadsheets and contracts rewrittenBright colored gobos and rooms chairs will fit inBrown cambro coffee urns hotter than sinThese are a few of my favorite things Cream-colored napkins and catering noodlesDoormen and details and warm snickerdoodlesAirplanes that fly with the clouds on their wingsThese are a few of my favorite things Wedding white linensContinue reading “My Favorite Things”
Sittin’ by the Fire
I mentioned in my blog The Camper Club that I grew up camping. A lot. I have a lot of fond memories, but it’s not an experience choose to have again. Take me to the Hilton with a pool, indoor plumbing, fresh sheets, and I’m happy. However, there is a part of the camping experienceContinue reading “Sittin’ by the Fire”
Dressing in the Dark
In my blog “Why Not Weddings” I explain why I don’t plan weddings as an event planner. That doesn’t mean I don’t work in venues where weddings are held. In fact, I plan many events in venues where couples are pledging their undying love to each other on a regular basis. I am often preoccupiedContinue reading “Dressing in the Dark”