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How to Budget for an Event Like a Pro: Food, Drinks, and Planning Tips
Planning an event, whether it’s a company holiday celebration, client dinner, or private gathering, starts with one key step: understanding how to budget for an event effectively. The right financial plan makes the difference between a seamless experience and one that...
Affordable Event Planning: Luxury Guest Experiences on a Budget
When it comes to event planning, “high-end” is often mistaken for “high-cost.” But creating a memorable, luxurious event isn’t about blowing the budget. It’s about thoughtfulness, intention, and making your guests feel valued. By focusing on experience over expense,...
From Startup to Catering Industry Leader: Jodi Fyfe on 15 Years of The Paramount Group
In 2012, Chicago Planner Magazine interviewed this new, up-and-coming catering company called Paramount Events. From the get-go owner Jodi Fyfe showed heart and determination to have delicious, sustainable food that create incredible events. Now, we're checking in...
Where to Celebrate National Oyster Day 2025 in Chicago and the Suburbs
Oyster lovers, get your slurp on because National Oyster Day is coming up on Monday, August 5, and restaurants across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs are celebrating with delicious deals, inventive toppings, and chic seafood specials. From $2 happy hour...
The Quiet Shift from Leading Events to Leading Teams
A Thought Leadership Piece by Joey Rodriguez Event planners are leaders. We orchestrate chaos, juggle a thousand moving parts, and somehow make it all look effortless. From the outside, we’re the ones with the clipboard and the calm smile. But somewhere along the way,...
What Event Planners Need to Know About Virtual Events: Expert Tips from LMH Experiences
Virtual events burgeoned out of necessity during the pandemic, with webinars, Zoom panels, and remote happy hours being the only way to gather. But as society returned to in-person activities, many thought this might be the end of virtual events. Instead, virtual...
Lollapalooza 2025: Chicago’s Ultimate Music Festival Guide
Lollapalooza is more than another music festival: it’s the cultural event of the summer. This year marks the 21st year of its Grant Park residency, and in this article we’ll share everything you need to know about one of Chicago’s biggest annual events: from top performer spotlights and after-hours shows to road closures and what to plan for if you’re attending.