I regularly work with caterers. All planners do. Throughout the years I have tried to get my clients the best price I can by meal-sharing,* booking a caterer for multiple events, and even offering a caterer the chance to partner with me as the exclusive provider for a period of time. And yet, I findContinue reading “How Much Per Person?”
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Rites of Passage
I’ve mentioned before that my husband and I are members of a local park. It’s just beautiful all year-round in different ways and includes walking paths, a historic home, museum, playground, and tons of gardens. When the weather is nice and the flowers are at their peak, we see many lovely ladies in their glittering,Continue reading “Rites of Passage”
Light It Up
As event planners, we often work with production teams, especially when planning the details of conferences with general sessions involving some type of performance. I work with a lot of faith-based organizations whose events include contemporary worship sessions. Christian artists lead attendees through various songs and different stage lights pierce the haze with colors andContinue reading “Light It Up”
Potayto, Potahto, Tomayto, Tomahto…
How do you know when your event needs an emcee, a host, a moderator, a master of ceremonies, a facilitator, or just someone to make an introduction? What is the difference? Does something strange happen if you have the wrong one at your event? What purpose do they serve? Does every event need one? OverContinue reading “Potayto, Potahto, Tomayto, Tomahto…”
Green Thumb Hotels
Speaking of going green (see my blog “It’s Not Easy Being Green“), were you aware that many hotels have green thumbs? They grow produce, have herb gardens, and keep vineyards. They garden with hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, and good old-fashioned dirt. When planning an event with F&B, be sure to ask if the venue has theirContinue reading “Green Thumb Hotels”