Often, when explaining my role to clients, they ask, “Doesn’t the venue liaison do that?” While a few responsibilities may overlap, the jobs are vastly different.

Often, individuals book a venue and then contact a planner to create magic on their special day. Sometimes, clients are conflicted by the question - “Is there enough money in my budget?” However, the answer should always be “YES,” because a planner can   be beneficial in assisting a client with his/her dream venue selection. The event industry is all about building relationships so that my clients benefit. Here’s why you should say yes to the planner before the venue!

Did you know that 37% of engagements occur between the months of November and February? December ranks as the most popular month to get down on one knee and ask that life changing question. You want to pull out all the stops so that the proposal can be PERFECT and of course sentimental. Here are some winter proposal ideas that are sure to receive a “yes”!

It is the most wonderful time of the year! Everyone is celebrating the holidays, reflecting on their successes and planning ahead to make next year even better! Many businesses host holiday parties to thank their employees for their hard work and recognize their company’s achievements. Of course, every GREAT event has a theme to ensure that every detail is noticed! Here are some my favorite holiday party themes currently trending and some ways to jumpstart your planning:

Over the past few years, the trend of wearing multiple dresses has been popular amongst the bridal community. Some brides are choosing to wear one dress for the ceremony/reception and changing for their after party or midway through their celebration! However, why spend time changing into a new dress and potentially missing elements of your reception when you could choose a dress with versatile looks?

Planning a one-of-a-kind event takes a lot of care, precision, and creativity. Providing your guests with experiences, pulls at their emotions and leaves them raving about each moment of the night. You want to give guests something that they have never seen before and budgeting money for show-based experiences elevates your party to another level. 

For those of you who do not know me, I am a teacher turned event planner. While some may think that educating children and planning parties are two different arenas, the skill sets required to mold the future citizens of tomorrow and plan life’s most cherished celebrations are actually the same!

Over the years, the terms coordinating and planning have been used interchangeably. While there are some responsibilities that overlap, there is a clear distinction between these roles.

Choosing a venue is like buying a house. There are so many aspects to consider before signing on the dotted line for your special occasion. Whether you are planning a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, anniversary party, or baby shower, the venue sets the tone for your event and gives guests a little glimpse into what to expect at your party.