New Year’s Eve Done Right (Even If You’re On a Budget)
Want to host a holiday party like a pro? We got some tips from some of PartySlate's top vendors to give you some ideas on effortlessly hosting New Year's Eve. INTEGRATE TEXTURE INTO YOUR BUFFET TABLE OR BAR Sweet Soirees used a simple gold and white palette to create...
Chicago Planner Magazine – November/December 2017 Issue
Issue Features: 2017 Fall Weddings | Making Cocktail with Chicago's Only Cidery - Right Bee | Planning for Safety: A Look at Security Measures in the Wake of the Las Vegas Shooting | Why You Should Host Your Holiday Party in January | New Venue Openings & More!...
September/October 2017 Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory
Inside This Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory | 2017 Fall Decor Trends with Beatriz Mercado of Virginia Wolff Inc. | Our Favorite Tech-Based Event Management Tools Right Now | How to Host the Perfect Holiday Showcase Event with Hilary Saurer of River Roast | Could...
Chicago Planner Magazine – July/August 2017 Issue
We're excited to be releasing our first official issue! Articles include: How the Travel Ban is Affecting the Events Industry Women in Business featuring Jessica Denay, Lisa Nation and Winnie Sun. Plus tips on starting your own event planning company! Staying Healthy...
Venues & Entertainment 2017 Wedding Guide
Learn what you need to know about working with your vendors and download this document to be able to print out our FREE wedding planning checklist! [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/0B1GeewTw_7LXU0dQM010TlZvVnc/preview" query="" width="640" height="480" /]
New Year’s Eve Done Right (Even If You’re On a Budget)
Want to host a holiday party like a pro? We got some tips from some of PartySlate's top vendors to give you some ideas on effortlessly hosting New Year's Eve. INTEGRATE TEXTURE INTO YOUR BUFFET TABLE OR BAR Sweet Soirees used a simple gold and white palette to create...
Chicago Planner Magazine – November/December 2017 Issue
Issue Features: 2017 Fall Weddings | Making Cocktail with Chicago's Only Cidery - Right Bee | Planning for Safety: A Look at Security Measures in the Wake of the Las Vegas Shooting | Why You Should Host Your Holiday Party in January | New Venue Openings & More!...
September/October 2017 Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory
Inside This Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory | 2017 Fall Decor Trends with Beatriz Mercado of Virginia Wolff Inc. | Our Favorite Tech-Based Event Management Tools Right Now | How to Host the Perfect Holiday Showcase Event with Hilary Saurer of River Roast | Could...
Chicago Planner Magazine – July/August 2017 Issue
We're excited to be releasing our first official issue! Articles include: How the Travel Ban is Affecting the Events Industry Women in Business featuring Jessica Denay, Lisa Nation and Winnie Sun. Plus tips on starting your own event planning company! Staying Healthy...
Venues & Entertainment 2017 Wedding Guide
Learn what you need to know about working with your vendors and download this document to be able to print out our FREE wedding planning checklist! [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/0B1GeewTw_7LXU0dQM010TlZvVnc/preview" query="" width="640" height="480" /]
Pay Attention to Food Allergies
Start of the year right by educating yourself. Picking the ideal menu is always fun, however, people do have food allergies and they can be serious. While some of this information may see obvious, it never hurts to brush up on your allergy knowledge. Nothing will...
New Year’s Resolution: What Organization Should I Join?
Make an Attainable Resolution by Ensuring It Fits Your Lifestyle Every year most people make the same resolutions which are often not too different than the year before: be healthier, travel more, go for that new job or promotion, etc. It's the time of year when we...
Read of the Month: The Reputation Economy
It is important to make sure that you are creating the appropriate online image for yourself. Every photo, tweet and status update creates a digital footprint that can't be taken back. That's why this book by Michael Fertik and David C. Thompson is our Read of the...
Drink of the Month: Cranberry Vanilla Holiday Cocktail
Looking for a beautiful, seasonal cocktail? Try this recipe from http://thefromagette.com/blog/ CRANBERRY VANILLA COCKTAIL RECIPE INGREDIENTS Juice + Zest of 3 large navel oranges 2 12oz bags fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over 1/2 cup Truvia 2 cups water 3...
Read of the Month: Setting the Table
Being an event planner is all about knowing the industry and hospitality is a large part of it. Many event planners work with or for hotels and restaurants which is why this is a great read to expand your horizons on what makes for amazing service! Available on...
What’s Going on in November
EVENTS IN CHICAGO (<- CLICK LINK, FROM CHOOSE CHICAGO) SHOWS & CONCERTS IN CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 2014 http://www.chicago-theater.com/common/monthly_events.php?category=Top%20Show&sortCat=top%20show&month=11&year=2014...
Foodie Fun with Renown Chef Mychael Bonner
Chicago Planner Magazine brings you Foodies some tasty cooking treats from renown Chef Mychael Bonner. Representing Petterino’s and Saranello’s Restaurants, these 2 dishes will leave your palette satisfied. FROM PETTERINO’S Located at 150 S. Dearborn St. Chicago IL,...
Style Trends for Fall from BBJ Linen
Metallics are taking over tablescape designs this year and it couldn’t be more mesmerizing! Metallic hues are bold and beautiful and can be incorporated into almost everything – especially event tables. If you should decide to explore your own gorgeous metallic table...
Meet The Genius Behind Olivia Pope’s Wardrobe: An Interview With Lyn Paolo, Costume Designer
Chicago Planner Magazine got the chance to interview, Lyn Paolo, Costume Designer and genius behind Olivia Pope’s flawless professional wardrobe on ABC’s hit “Scandal”. She also just finished her fourth season on the Showtime Series “Shameless” starring William H....
Spa Day! Relax and Rejuvenate This Sunday at BeHealthyful’s Health & Wellness Retreat
It’s important to take care of yourself, especially if you are a busy event planner! So this weekend Whole Foods will be hosting “Be Healthful”, an all-day wellness retreat and holistic health industry event at Moonlight Studios (1446 W. Kinzie) on Sunday, September...