How To Keep Planning Your Wedding During COVID-19
Many couples are unsure of how to move forward with their wedding plans during COVID-19. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track throughout the process.
Stella Artois is Giving $30,000 towards the Wedding of a Lucky Couple Affected by COVID-19
Photo by @Wedding_Photography Times are tough, and COVID-19 has caused countless couples to be heartbroken over delays and cancellations of their weddings. Knowing this, Stella Artois is hoping to add a silver lining for one lucky couple with their "Far From You, But...
5 Tips for Booking Celebrity Talent
This past Sunday marked one of the biggest events in the US: The Oscars. We still have celebrity fever, and so we got some great tips from entertainment and event industry expert Brett Ihde, CPCE, on how to add celebrities to your next event. Brett has managed tours...
Build Up Your Resources: Add V.I.P. Valet Services to Your Vendor List
There are many aspects to planning events, and some are more obvious than others. But what sets good planners apart from the best planners is the ability to manage and be prepared for more than just the space, food, music and decor. The best planners know that...
Creating Beautiful Invitations and Save the Dates for a Wedding with basic invite
*Sponsored Content from basicinvite.com As many of us in the events industry know, it's engagement season and there are a variety of events are planned around an upcoming wedding. From engagement parties to bridal showers, a save the date for a wedding and even...
How To Keep Planning Your Wedding During COVID-19
Many couples are unsure of how to move forward with their wedding plans during COVID-19. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track throughout the process.
Stella Artois is Giving $30,000 towards the Wedding of a Lucky Couple Affected by COVID-19
Photo by @Wedding_Photography Times are tough, and COVID-19 has caused countless couples to be heartbroken over delays and cancellations of their weddings. Knowing this, Stella Artois is hoping to add a silver lining for one lucky couple with their "Far From You, But...
5 Tips for Booking Celebrity Talent
This past Sunday marked one of the biggest events in the US: The Oscars. We still have celebrity fever, and so we got some great tips from entertainment and event industry expert Brett Ihde, CPCE, on how to add celebrities to your next event. Brett has managed tours...
Build Up Your Resources: Add V.I.P. Valet Services to Your Vendor List
There are many aspects to planning events, and some are more obvious than others. But what sets good planners apart from the best planners is the ability to manage and be prepared for more than just the space, food, music and decor. The best planners know that...
Creating Beautiful Invitations and Save the Dates for a Wedding with basic invite
*Sponsored Content from basicinvite.com As many of us in the events industry know, it's engagement season and there are a variety of events are planned around an upcoming wedding. From engagement parties to bridal showers, a save the date for a wedding and even...
Chicago Planner Magazine 2016
I am very excited about this year’s upcoming revamp of Chicago Planner Magazine and making 2016 the best year yet! 2015 was a very tough year for me, losing both my Dad and my Grandma to cancer. I had big goals for 2015 but as the lack of postings show, things...
Read of the Month: The Eureka Factor
This Month's read is all about figuring it out. Even if you brain feels like it's running low, just read this book and rest assured. Available on Amazon.com
Read of the Month
Holiday Season is upon us and sometimes we just need a refresher on how to be the best event planners possible. This book is the perfect refresher course before the insanity of holiday hits. Get it on Amazon.com
Read of the Month: Good to Great
This book illustrates what makes a good establishment from a great one. If you want to learn to be great, check out this month's read. Available on Amazon.com
Labor Day Party Ideas
Labor Day is more than just a three day weekend. It's a great reason to relax and throw a party. Here are ideas for hosting a great Labor Day Party THEMES & DECOR FOOD & BEVERAGE
Labor Day Cocktails
Labor Day is basically Summer's Last Hurrah. Make it tasty with these beverages! Blackberry Soda Recipe from Imbibe Magazine 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves, loosely packed 2 pints fresh, ripe blackberries Ice cubes Soda water...
Fall Conventions in Chicago
Conventions are happening all the time in Chicago, but fall is definitely one of the busier seasons in Chicago. Stay on top of what's going on by checking out this list of Fall Conventions from Choose Chicago.
Easy and Delicious Hors d’Oeurves
Having a house party? Selecting interesting appetizers before the main show isn't always easy, especially if you've had enough of the mini sausages and egg rolls to last you a lifetime. Here are 7 great recipes for delicious hors d'oeuves everyone will love! (Click...
Read of the Month
Sometimes it can be challenging to try to work with people who think differently, however that doesn't mean it's a bad thing! This month's read is "Collaborative Intelligence: Thinking with People Who Think Differently" Expand your horizons and grab this month's...
Read of the Month
The Read of the Month for June 2015 is from the Founder and CEO of the famous KIND Bars. A must read this summer! Available on Amazon.com