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Building [Lego] Birthday Fun
Do you have a little girl that loves building with Legos? Then, take note; she will love this celebration! Last weekend, I produced an 8th birthday party with a Lego Friends theme. For the...
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The ABC’s of Producing an Event
I’m in the moving business (and you probably are, too). While I don’t actually move heavy boxes, my job is moving people to participate in events. Sounds like sales (yuck!). It’s actually non-sales...
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Special Events are like Family Vacations
Have you ever been on vacation trying hard not to think about work but ultimately, thinking about work? That was me last week. While lounging at the pool one afternoon, I thought about how planning a...
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Award-Winning Ideas for Your Next Event
Did you hear the News? On Sunday evening, I won a coveted Capital Award from the Greater Washington DC chapter of the International Special Event Society (ISES DC) for a fundraising gala I co-produced...
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What Makes an Event Successful?
What makes an event successful? Is it the people who attend, the food and drinks they consume, or their actions after the event? No surprise, it’s a variety of success factors … but primarily, it’s...
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Why Don’t People RSVP?
If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me ‘why don’t people RSVP”, I would be a rich gal! Seriously, I get asked this question all the time by family, friends, colleagues and clients. It...
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Experience your Event with a Tasting
Our final rental selections! If you want to [partially] experience your event before the big day, request a tasting with your caterer. More than just tasting food, tastings allow customers to see the...
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Punctuate the End of Your Event!
If you were attending an event, which ending would you prefer? “Is the event over?” “That was fun. I’m ready to leave.” “Wow, what a great event! I can’t believe it’s already over!” Without a show of...
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Repurposing: A Different Shade of Green for Special Events
Happy Memorial Day weekend! I know most Americans are thinking red, white and blue but I’m thinking of shades of green, too … sustainable ideas that save money. Do I have your attention? Please read...
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Why Less is More at Events
Have you ever been to an event where there was too much … decorations around the room, china/stemware/flatware on the table or speakers on the agenda, for example? Did you feel overwhelmed,...
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