Earlier this month I hosted my annual client appreciation celebration in collaboration with saluting to my brand being in existence for 20-years! This dual soiree was a wonderful opportunity to express my gratitude to clients who I have worked and supported me since the last appreciation event, as well to thank my team, family, friends, and myself for all of
As the holiday season approaches, one key element that can make or break your corporate holiday party or social celebration is the musical entertainment. Whether it’s a live band or a DJ, the right choice can elevate your event to unforgettable heights. My clients often opt for a band or DJ as the main musical attraction, with live music setting
Advanced planning is the key to success for any event and now is the time to start planning your company’s holiday party. A well-planned holiday party can reinforce company culture by showcasing what makes the company unique and communicating its values in a fun and festive way. To get you started with the planning process, I want to enlighten you
Special delivery! You’ve got Mail! Okay, I am not referring to the 1998 American romantic comedy-drama film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. A special friend has sent you a formal invitation in the mail (or by email) to possibly attend their holiday party. You’re excited to attend and you quickly post the date on your calendar, and you begin
Creating event experiences for clients as a planner usually means that I am continuously a part of their life at a minimum of 12-months. During that time the client relationship transcends beyond anything that I could ever imagine as evolve into friends and we evolve into intimately knowing each other’s lives! We ultimately become lifelong fans of each other –
You have made it to a point in your professional career that everyone wants to hear from you, learn from you, lean into your superpower, and the requests start to fill your inbox to be a speaker on various platforms. There are so many reasons to say, yes, to grace the stage to be seen as an authoritarian, give your
From cocktail hour rooftop soirees and all white poolside parties, to rustic vineyard weddings and picnic style backyard barbecues, I’m sharing “Tara’s Tips” to plan the perfect outdoor event (with extra bonus tips that you may not have thought of 😃) to help you host an outdoor celebration full of style and substance – without a hitch. There’s a nostalgic
It is not every day I get the opportunity to plan a jubilant occasion for a client who is celebrating two milestones in their life; a birthday and the adoption of twins! My client was turning 41 and didn’t get the opportunity to celebrate her 40th because of COVID, however, during the year she received the news she had been
As the world and events community gradually open from being in solitude resulting from COVID-19 pandemic, we are striving to achieve normalcy and balancing safety for our industry. We did not allow the pandemic to stop us completely, as we pivoted to a digital experience through video to connect with our clients and industry peers. But there is nothing like
We could not have been more excited to get the call from Teresa’s daughters, Helen and Anne, to plan her 75th birthday shindig! As we gathered to plan the celebration, the trio knew exactly the overall feel they wanted to experience: A modern but casual environment Full of color and texture Soulful food experience that felt like you’re eating at
