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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Shoes
They can make a statement. They can be functional. They can be high-heeled, flat, sporty, ballerina, chunky, practical, or platform. They can make us feel tall, fast, smart, sassy, or all of the above. They may pinch, rub, cause us to blister, or slip off of our feet. They might be just the thing weContinue reading “Shoes”
A Rhinestone Cowboy
I heard this country song by Glen Campbell while walking through an airport recently. It conjured up an oddly specific image in my mind. I envisioned the Marlboro man but Elton John-style; all glitz and glam with sequins on his hat yet rugged, fit, and tan. When in the world would there be a needContinue reading “A Rhinestone Cowboy”
Is a Silent Auction Silent?
Not necessarily. Not the good ones anyway. They may be anonymous, but silent? Yeah, no. There’s commotion during the organizing phase, marketing phase, execution phase, close-out phase, and follow-up phase. Silent auctions are fundraising events. You don’t want to go quietly into that good night, you want to pack the house with excited people andContinue reading “Is a Silent Auction Silent?”
Wait Your Turn
I understand being in a hurry or walking fast. I walk fast, talk fast, listen fast, and think fast. Most event planners do. However, there are certain moments in one’s life when you have to pause for just a second. I’m talking about when the elevator doors open. You understand that in order for youContinue reading “Wait Your Turn”