Just because an event appears to be simple does not mean it is easy to plan or execute. Dictionary.com defines simple as “not complicated, not complex, or easy to understand.” It defines easy as “not hard, requiring no great labor or effort, not difficult to overcome.” A simple event with very few components might lookContinue reading “Simple Isn’t Always Easy”
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Ripe For The Harvest
I love fall. The weather turns colder, frost finally shows up in the mornings, and the leaves turn orange and yellow. At least here in Illinois they do. School starts back up, football returns, and fun fall events get planned. All around me farms that support their whole year open their acreage in autumn toContinue reading “Ripe For The Harvest”
Prost Like a Pro
When traveling to Munich, Germany, recently, my husband and I attended Oktoberfest. It’s something I recommend you attend at least once. There are a zillion brewer’s tents to visit, but by far, the famous Hofbräuhaus was the place to be. It’s also a place where new friends are made, community happens, and a fun timeContinue reading “Prost Like a Pro”
The Attendee IS the Event
Occasionally I hear planners or suppliers talking about their experience with attendees as if the attendee is a complete inconvenience to them. Believe me, I’ve encountered my fair share of EGR (extra grace required) attendees. They present themselves in the form of those who reply to your email asking a question that you answered inContinue reading “The Attendee IS the Event”
The Real Magician
Aside from planning a high school talent show which included a magician or two, I can’t recall actually planning a magic or illusionist show. I hired an illusionist as an Emcee for an event once. He was great with slight-of-hand magic and worked it in between the lines so well that the attendees adored it.Continue reading “The Real Magician”