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With all of the events I've had the pleasure of being a part of for over a decade...I have so many experiences to share with you! While here, you may find inspiration for your wedding day, corporate function or the things I like to get into when I'm not planning like a BOSS!

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Planning a wedding in Houston can be exciting but also overwhelming, especially when it comes to finding the perfect vendors. From florists to caterers, photographers to DJs, the list of vendors needed to pull off your big day can quickly grow. But at what point do you know when you’ve found enough vendors? If you […]

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Picture this: You’re sitting at your kitchen table, surrounded by vendor contracts, with the not-so-glamorous task of figuring out who’s worth what you’re paying. Your florist is charging more than you’d pay for a used car, your DJ wants a deposit bigger than your rent, and the photographer’s bill might just require a second mortgage. […]

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You got the ring, popped the bubbly, and now… wedding planning mode activated! You sit down to start making plans and suddenly find yourself buried in a sea of Pinterest boards, bridal magazines, and endless “helpful tips” from every friend, aunt, and second cousin twice removed.  If you’re feeling a bit like a deer in […]

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Hey Brides, this post is for you! I know from both a planner perspective and a former bride perspective that planning a wedding can be as overwhelming as trying to fold a fitted sheet. You start with high hopes, but somewhere along the way, you’re lost in a pile of “must-have” Pinterest boards, seating charts, […]

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Making Sure Your Team is Worth Every Penny (And Then Some) Measuring the ROI of your implementation team isn’t exactly the kind of thing you do for fun on a Friday night (or any night, really). But you know what else isn’t fun? Spending time, money, and resources on a team, only to realize they […]

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Can I be honest? Project planning isn’t usually what most people would call “fun.” It’s the broccoli of the business world: you know it’s good for you, but that doesn’t make it any tastier to chew on. If you’re struggling with never-ending to-do lists, constantly shifting priorities, and budgets that seem to have a mind […]

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If you’re like most people juggling multiple priorities, project planning might feel like an overwhelming chore. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, planning an event, or managing day-to-day operations, it’s easy to fall into the trap of feeling like there’s never enough time or resources. But here’s the thing—effective project plans don’t just save you […]

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Let’s paint a picture: You’ve just been handed the job of planning your company’s next big event—a conference, product launch, team retreat, you name it. You’re excited, motivated… and then suddenly, reality hits. “Wait, how much is this going to cost?!” You can already feel your wallet cringing.  Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Figuring out […]

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When you decide to host a corporate event, partnering with a professional event planner can be a game-changer. A great event planner helps you bring your vision to life while managing logistics, budgets, and schedules, so you can focus on the bigger picture. But working together effectively is key to making sure your event goes […]

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Imagine this: You’re at your company’s annual conference, mingling with clients, coworkers, and VIPs. The event is stunning—everything from the venue to the food to the décor is chef’s kiss perfection. And then you wake up from the dream and remember that you’re in charge of planning the event this year! Cue the panic. Hiring […]