WORLD AFFAIRS ARE in flux, while the global economy struggles to find firm ground. But despite the turmoil, one fact holds steady in the world of events: Hard times won't prevent social clients from celebrating the good times in style...
TAKING TIME TO do the job right the first time is a lot cheaper than doing the job over. Party rental pros, tired of spending time and money on go-backs, have developed smart strategies for getting the order out right the first time...
HER CELEBRITY weddings make headlines in national magazines, yet Sharon Sacks, founder of Reseda, Calif.-based Sacks Productions, is a master at creating private moments for very public people. Along with producing events for major corporations...
THE THREAT TO business posed by the uncertain economy remains the No. 1 worry of special event professionals, a response consistent over the last three years. The finding comes from a poll conducted annually at the Leadership Lunch during The...
THEY DON'T REQUIRE washing, polishing or special handling. They look great on the table and even better in the budget. They're the new disposables, and they're making the move from backyard barbecues to an upscale event near you...
IN THE AFTERMATH of a turbulent 2001, Mary Ross' client got ready for her birthday party by querying friends about the state of the world. “She asked what their thoughts were, and everyone said the way life is now is just surreal,” says Ross, co...
Duct tape, the event pro's best friend, has made a foray into the world of fashion. Products in the new DUCTI line of handmade accessories are crafted from a durable, non-stick form of the indispensable event setup staple. The DUCTI collection...
Floral foam so festive that it doesn't have to hide? That's Rainbow Foam from Kent, Ohio-based Oasis Floral Products. Versatile polyurethane Rainbow Foam comes in bricks, cubes, disks and powder, and can be used wet or dry. Six snappy colors —...