Back in September I agreed to speak at our first Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) meeting of the year for North Carolina. I've spoken a few times and as the President, I was especially excited to address the group about our goals for the year. I had just 10 minutes or so before we called the meeting to order when I noticed I was in trouble...
Welcome to iKidUNot!
A Look Back: The Moment I Should Have Known I Would Become An Event Planner
Leave It To The Professional
Making "Happily Ever After" A Reality Despite Setbacks with Kristen Prescott: Part 2
From Engagement to Pinterest Board to "I Do" with Kristen Prescott: Part 1
There are millions of creative posts on Pinterest these days and you can find just about anything for your home, party, dinner, and most importantly, wedding. I know that Pinterest was my "go-to tool" for creating my perfect wedding day. This is just one of the many things the Kristen Prescott loves about her job as the Senior Catering Manager at The Carolina Inn.
The Importance of Perspective
Haunted Mazes & Horror Make-Up = A Hair Raising "Howl-O-Scream"
Juggling Projects, Trying to Do It All, and Making It Look Easy
I should coin this phrase for those of us that lead lives as event professionals. "The Not So Secret Life of an Event Planner: Juggle Multiple Projects, Try to Do It All, and Make It Look Easy." I realize that event planning is not the only profession that likely has these qualities, but I just can't get away from the idea that the expectations that people have of event planners (and the expectations that we put on ourselves) can be overwhelming sometimes. It can also be completely necessary.
Wedding Savings Tips
Don't Forget to Celebrate Your Accomplishments
Are you an Ambivert?
Rain or Shine Events
Why Hire a Great Photographer?
Photography is one of those things that we sometimes forget about when it comes to events. My most recent encounter with this was a few weeks ago. I wish that I had a professional photographer to document Gardner's 1st birthday. Because there is so much involved in the details of your event, taking photos can often slip your mind. Having a great photographer can truly make a difference. Which leads me to the Spartan (again).