April 1, 2008

Columns

Editor's Page: I Learned it in Special Events Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Lisa Hurley Welcome to our annual wedding issue a rich mix of design, menu and venue ideas for unforgettable ceremonies. Our reader base is broad everything from...

Guest Room: Ed Libby's Center-stage Centerpieces Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Christine Landry You can't miss an Ed Libby piece. The owner of New York-based Ed Libby & Co. specializes in giant floral, more art than centerpiece. His work is so popular,...

The Last Word: Wedding Planner Robyn Martin is Fancy on the Plains Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Natasha Garber Bridal consultant and 2007 Gala Award nominee Robyn Martin always knew she had a knack for events. But it wasn't until 2004, after years spent slogging...

Departments

Party Favor: Tiny Dresses as Party Favors Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM Dress sizes just zipped way past a size zero. Couture Keepsakes by Keepsake Concepts features a palm-sized outfit party favor filled with kosher Jordan...

In Season: Spring is in the Air Mar 31, 2008 2:59 PM In Season: Spring is in the Air...

Confetti: Address Book for April 2008 Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM John and Cathy Casey have launched I.E. Design Events ... ...

Confetti: Newspaper Redesign Relaunch Takes the Runway Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Christine Landry While a newspaper's redesign may be newsworthy, few would consider it the stuff that fashion shows are made of. President and CEO Carolyn Luscombe, CSEP,...

Galas: Two Parties in Two Nights from Elite Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Natasha Garber One difficult venue, two consecutive nights, a thousand-plus tough-to-please guests. What's a production company to do? In the case of Laguna Niguel,...

Secrets to Controlling Costs in Event Rental Apr 1, 2008 1:43 AM Orders are flowing in, inventory is flowing out, but you have to ask yourself, “Am I making any money?” ...

Strolling Menus for Wedding Receptions Apr 1, 2008 1:25 PM Wedding receptions that move are all the rage. Rather than sitting guests down for sit-down meals, newlyweds now sate friends and family with an array of tiny tastes....

Site Lines: Wedding Spaces Indoors, Out Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Natasha Garber Romantic indoor-outdoor wedding locations offer fine-weather brides the best of both worlds....

Special Event Faces & Places Los Angeles Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Natasha Garber The Place: Sofitel Los Angeles The Scoop: After a $40 million overhaul, the sleek Sofitel reopened in 2006 and has been making a splash on the event scene...

Articles

Super Bowl Creates Party Potential Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Natasha Garber The Super Bowl is, without question, the biggest pro football event of the year. But for countless event professionals and their savvy clients, the big...

Weddings Get Personal With Signature Motifs Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, CHRISTINE LANDRY Weddings are still formal affairs, but lately they're getting a giant pop of personality. These days couples might nix the traditional white cake and...

Going Green Goes High-Tech Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM Increasingly, technology is stepping into the picture, offering digital alternatives that save precious resources....