A friend and fellow CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) recently shared one of her previous event experiences with me. I thought I’ve had a variety of adventures in event planning in my days, but this was a new one for me. She was asked to plan an eighth-grade graduation party. A surprise party from one ofContinue reading “Behind the Scenes-Revealed!”
Category Archives: food & beverage
Dinner Dynamics
It’s the holidays. We have passed Thanksgiving and are coming up to Christmas. Facebook is filled with people posting photos of their gatherings; smiling children, everyone in matching family outfits, and perfectly cooked and staged dinners sitting on well-appointed tables. Other photos are of family members in the kitchen baking, seasoning a turkey, stirring gravy,Continue reading “Dinner Dynamics”
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”
From Livestock to Lemonade
Every summer in our area we have a county fair. It’s an eclectic combination of activities and food at a very unusual venue. The thought of planning this five day event makes me sweat. Not because of the amount of work, the number of contracts involved, the liability, or the sheer number of people inContinue reading “From Livestock to Lemonade”