From Masquerade Balls and Ghouls Night In to Boos and Booze and Hallow-wine tasting parties, Halloween has always been a time for festivity and creativity – especially when it comes to party planning. It’s the mix of my two passions: ingenuity and planning – and the perfect holiday to let my imagination run wild. Although...
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...
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. ...
Last month I hosted a client appreciation dinner for 50 + clients whom I have had the opportunity to create memorable celebrations. Clients ranged from corporate to weddings to social clients. It was a time to thank and recognize them for entrusting Perfect Planning Events to produce such occasions of value to them. I used...
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...
When planning a conference or seminar there are a plethora of details to consider making sure that all involve receive a return on investment (ROI). As an Organizer/Host, the top desired ROI’s are attendance which then correlates to the second return is profit! From an attendee’s view of return on investment this can vary depending...
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...
Tis the season to grant delightful gifts to those you love! To aid in your search for scouring the globe for the perfect gift(s)…I have identified my top picks that will certainly help you scratch the gift giving task off your list! The best part of my gift list…all gifts can be purchased conveniently from...
Today is the “One Year Anniversary” for the Duke & Duchess of Sussex (Prince Harry & Meghan Markle). In honor of today’s celebration, I’d like to reflect back to last year around their nuptials leading up to the big day. I (Perfect Planning Events) partnered with area Washington DC Planners, Howerton + Wooten Events...
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...
