I have a friend (we’ll call him “Mr. Great”) who jokes about living with an event planner. He considers it a blessing and a curse. As planners we usually end up with a basement of event supplies; votive candle holders, folding tables and chairs, a variety of linens, dishware, flatware, fake flowers, clipboards, and checklists.Continue reading “Epic Fail”
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Buffet Math Basics
I don’t know anyone who likes standing in a line, especially one that doesn’t seem to be moving very fast, and definitely not when they’re hungry. Buffet-style seems to be the most popular way to serve a meal lately, but not everyone executes these well. There is a bit of coordination to a buffet, itContinue reading “Buffet Math Basics”
Some Like it Hot
Discussing the perfect temperature can be a subjective topic; the perfect temperature of your room when sleeping, the perfect temperature to hop in the pool, the perfect temperature to go fishing… People have their own opinions – some like it hot, some don’t. There is one area, however, where there is no debate on whatContinue reading “Some Like it Hot”
An Outing on the Links
Fore! Or is it four? Actually it depends on which “for” you are talking about. “Fore” has been used for decades as a way to warn golf spectators and other players of an incoming ball heading their way. “Four” is the number of people in a golf “foursome” who tee off and play the courseContinue reading “An Outing on the Links”
White Linen Napkins
As I was dining out recently, I had an experience that I wanted to share with not only the restaurant industry, but planners who plan banquets as well. It was a great reminder for me. It seems like the fashion trend these days is to wear something black or dark-colored in nature. Men generally wearContinue reading “White Linen Napkins”