In March 2020, as I adjusted to the immense toll COVID-19 was having on the event planning industry, I was faced with the decision of whether I should postpone or cancel my annual, flagship event, The Signature CEO Conference. During this uncertain time of closures, cancellations and social distancing, it became evident that my creative community still longed for ways
It has been a challenging time for everyone who have been planning events for several months to have them immediately disrupted; the disruption we have come to know as “COVID-19”. As many of my event professionals, we are proactively working with our clients and event partners to minimize the chaos, and to move forward with new plans of action. Our
Last week our team had the opportunity to host an event for a group of event professionals at the Inn at Willow Grove in Orange, Virginia for a “Wondrous Planner Experience”; an Aladdin-inspired retreat. Located approximately 90 minutes outside of Washington, DC and centrally located in Virginia Wine Country, this luxury boutique resort boasts southern charm from the moment
Being outdoors prevails to Nature’s beauty and evokes tranquility in its purest form, however, there are many caveats to consider when planning an outdoor celebration. Below are a few helpful tips to consider when planning an outdoor event, ie., corporate retreats/team building activities/celebrations, social events, weddings. Make sure your guests are comfortable. Consider the weather and the length of time
Match Week for students enrolled in a medical college is a moment that is equal to or greater than graduation day! Match Week occurs the third week in March. It is the period of time beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET on Monday and ending at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday when applicants and programs learn the results of the Match.
As we are in the trenches planning conferences, galas, and retreats for our corporate clients, it made us reflect on our top locations that create the ultimate experience and meet our objectives to: Establish or enhance our Client’s Brand image. Enhance their corporate community or culture. Boost company morale with team building activities, networking, recognition galas or award ceremonies. Launch
Audio-visual is one of the most essential elements of event production. With the combination of lighting, sound, and special effects, each component infuses life to your event. Partnering with the right audio-visual company will enhance your audiences engagement for a longer period-of- time by heightening the awareness of their sight and hearing. This longer period-of-time is your audience’s ability
Being invited to any occasion is an exuberant feeling. The recipient receives a beautiful envelope with their name on it saying, “You’re Invited”! And based on the invitation or stationery’s appearance, the guest plans their entire experience to attend around the invitation style to include their dress attire to how they are imagining their time at the event. In