What traditions come with Quinceanera planning? Historically there are lots of celebrations for young boys and girls marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. In the Hispanic community when a young lady is growing up and turns Sweet 15 the occasion is marked with a … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert – Back to Basics
Ask the Expert is back for another round of event planning Q&A. After a busy summer, the backbone of our column, our group of event planning experts, are back at the table. Ready to share the knowledge, know-how and wisdom we have all gained over the years. If you have a question, … [Read more...]
What Do You Do to Combat Pre Event Nerves?
There isn’t an event planner alive that hasn’t had a case of the pre event nerves. No matter how much effort and hard work that goes into every task and detail. It’s normal to have some pre event butterflies. And for me that means sometimes becoming a slight basket case. It doesn’t … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert – Summer Edition
Time for this month’s summer edition of Ask the Expert. With the beautiful weather finally here; helping to create happy summer times. It seems those who can are taking some vacation time. While the rest of us are plugging away planning our future events and meetings. Or maybe like a … [Read more...]
Save Your Celebration with a Party Planner Checklist
Who would have thought a party planner would garner so much attention. This past weekend I helped out a friend by being her designated total party planner during her open house gala. And when the guests heard that I am an event planner by trade. All I could say is let the onslaught of … [Read more...]