Event Planning
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09/27/12For an Elegant Way to Celebrate Your Holiday EventThe holidays are a time to join together with friends, family, and loved ones, to reflect, reminisce, and laugh about the good times and revive old traditions and inaugurate new ones. Regardless the activities, merriment, or customs that accompany your special gatherings, one thing that is consistent and brings everyone together is incredible and decadent dining. With over 30 years of catering to every type of holiday party imaginable, Elegant Fare has the experience and expertise as one of the premier caterers in Cincinnati to transform your event into an unforgettable occasion. It is a distinct and rare ability to be adept at creating stunning menus for every possible festivity. Whether your impending event is small or large, holiday or culturally themed, private,... Posted at 01:15 PM | Permalink |
08/27/12A Beautiful Collaboration of Art, Entertainment, and Dining at the Dayton Art InstituteWritten by Jamie Rogers There are countless places to visit on a day out. One might consider taking a lovely stroll through the park, catch a newly released movie, or have a pleasant lunch at a local café. But when is the last time you took the day to enlighten and enrich your senses with a dose of true beauty teamed with history and delight? At Dayton Art Institute (DAI), you can experience the essence of art in a rich history that has brought awe and wonder to countless minds for more than 90 years. Whether it’s spending a Saturday afternoon, viewing a favorite exhibit, or celebrating the best day of your life marrying your loved one, you can always expect a glorious art-filled and elegant ambiance. And though you may not generally associate a museum with decadent... Posted at 06:55 AM | Permalink |
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06/29/11Classic Gathering of Family and FriendsThis weekend is a classic gathering of family and friends. We all have our traditions. Some are shared, while others are just with family. Fireworks seem to be a shared tradition. Children cover their ears as the fireworks boom, with the look of awe on their faces.Blueberry and raspberry lambic sundaes with Graeter's vanilla ice cream. The classic American Flag cake, with all stars and stripes in fruit. Watermelon, hot dogs, burgers and even potato salad.A parade in the morning. Patriotic banners hung about town. Mini flags as centerpieces mixed with red, white and blue pansies. Hydrangeas in blue and white are beautiful too, on a red linen.Whatever your tradition may be, may you all have a Happy Fourth of July. Posted at 10:54 AM | Permalink |
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06/27/11Classic Summer EveningThe rain clouds departed, the sun came out and on this night we celebrated a classic summer evening with an elegant wedding in our client’s backyard.Last time, I shared some of tips to remember when hosting an “at home” wedding. This week, I’d like to share the results, the fun and the beauty of the event!Having a wedding at home is truly one of life’s luxuries. You’re in familiar surroundings, which is always more comfortable and your family has plenty of room to spread out. The wedding day also tends to be more relaxing because no one has to rush anywhere.My crew spent the day working on the details. Each one adds a subtle touch and becomes the whole that everyone enjoys. This bride was classic. She wanted easy, outdoor elegance. We chose to invest... Posted at 02:17 PM | Permalink |
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06/16/11Summer PartiesWith summer here, and in full swing, parties are on the rise. From Debutante parties to weddings and family BBQs, many different types of parties are happening all over the place. Colors, floral, and sometimes even glitter are among the decor at these parties. Bright colors are typical of the summer season, but this year, they seem quite prevalent. Colors can be brought out in floral, dresses, backdrops, drape, and even lighting. One can even bring color into the food, such as for the Fourth of July, with Blueberries, Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Lobster, Crab, and more. Colors can pop out wherever you would like! Colors can truly theme your event, whether it be one big theme of a particular color, such as green, or even pick a theme such as plaid, and play off of the colors from... Posted at 12:46 PM | Permalink |
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06/10/11So Many Things…So Little Time!It’s crunch time at Eventurous as we are completely in the thick of wedding and event season. I thought that this week you might like a sneak peek into our world and the four million and one things that we have going on at any one time.This week it’s about wrapping up the details for a 200 person “At-Home” wedding for a lovely family in Loveland. Outdoor, home weddings are spectacular and one of our absolute favorite events to plan because we need to use every single part of our creative and logistical brains to make them work flawlessly. Think about it for a minute, the average home is designed for daily living and even though entertaining may have been considered in the planning, the architects probably weren’t thinking on this scale. So here we come... Posted at 06:55 AM | Permalink |
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06/02/11Planning an Event for an Event PlannerLet me start by saying that it’s not easy! Everyday I see and experience amazing things. I’m very lucky that my clients and my job let my imagination run wild. In this case, it’s a bit of a blessing and a curse. I’m the girl that always said if I got married I would like nothing better than to completely turn it over to my friends and be absolutely surprised by the outcome. That would be great and that plan is still in place if I ever tie the knot, but right now I have a bit of a crisis!Eventurous, Inc will be twenty years old on July 10, 2011. My goal is to have fun dinner with my team, family, vendors and a few clients. This is a personal thank you to them for their support, faith, loyalty and service. Without them, Eventurous would not be what it is today and... Posted at 02:28 PM | Permalink |
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06/02/11Decision MakingWith wedding season here and parties taking shape left and right, decision making is what I've found to be what makes the planning process take so long.Everyone has an idea of what they want their event to look like, whether it be a particular color, flower incorporated, or even involving an elephant. Even a Bride, who typically has imagined her wedding since she was young, has an idea of what she wants, or even knows exactly what she wants.It's placing these decisions into motion, often with the help of an Event Planner. The hard part takes place when there are so many options, and budgeting factors in, that the decision making can make the planning process drawn out.With Memorial Day weekend last weekend, events were abundant. A party was thrown at the home of Sarah Warrington, of... Posted at 02:11 PM | Permalink |
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05/19/11Designing, Creating, and Producing One of A Kind EventsRecently, Steve Wanamaker, Publisher of Venue Magazine asked me about myself and Event Planning. I wasn’t exactly sure where to begin. To be asked to talk about one’s self, and explain what one does, each and every day, is quite a feat. Event planning consists of more than just a party. It’s a production, if you will. And I love “Producing”.From start to finish, Event Planning comes quite naturally. Maybe I get floral from my Mother, and my sense of etiquette and social aspect form my Grandmother. I’ve trained and worked with some of the best in the country. From Cincinnati, to Las Vegas and San Francisco, I’ve seen grandeur others can only imagine. And I love being able to bring that back to Cincinnati. Working with vendors is a pleasure, and... Posted at 06:32 PM | Permalink |
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05/09/11Spring CelebrationsAwake from your winter hibernation; it’s time to celebrate! Whether there is a wedding, graduation, christening, or mitzvah in your future, the warm weather definitely inspires a wide array of celebration opportunities.Here are a few thoughts to keep in mind when planning events for the spring.• The nights are cool. This seems obvious, but once sun and warmth hit the daylight hours, we get so excited that it’s easy to forget the chill that immediately sets in when the stars make an appearance. Be sure to have outdoor heaters or an inside locale available for guest comfort.• Rain is one of the best and worst things about the season. While you may love the idea of storms and lightning shows, chances are that you would not find them so exciting while standing under a... Posted at 01:20 AM | Permalink |
