Special Events Magazine is now accepting entries for its 2008 Gala Awards competition.
This year's competition is open to events that have taken place between Sept. 1, 2007, and Aug. 31, 2008. Events that place after Aug. 31 may be entered in ne...
The Place: Onyx and Thin
The Scoop: Located in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Onyx and Thin offer two seductively different venue experiences in one decidedly hot spot. Onyx, with room for 300 reception-style, is posh, plush and candlelit...
DESIGNING WOMAN
Cupertino, Calif.-based henna artist Roopa Raman brings the traditional Indian body-painting art of Mehndi to people of all ages and cultures through her company Henna Bash. Raman uses henna paste — made from the dried, powdered ...
The beauty and traditions of Texas set the tone for the wedding of U.S. President George W. Bush's daughter Jenna on May 10 at a ceremony and reception at the Bush family ranch in Crawford, Texas.
From the start, First Lady Laura Bush was “intim...
In 2002, I met one of the people I admire most. It was culinary legend Julia Child, and I was just one of many fans lined up at a cooking school where she was signing her books. I have a photo of me with Mrs. Child, which I wish I could have...
Creating upscale events is nothing new for Los Angeles-based event planner Sonia Sharma, owner of Sonia Sharma Events, so she was quick to take on a high-end Sweet 16 party. Inspired by her teen client's interest in French history — particularly ...
It used to be that the sole family-friendly corporate event was the company picnic. But not anymore. Now, corporations host a wide range of events that free parents from the babysitter hunt and include kids in the fun.
GOOD, GREEN FUN
Janine Mi...
She got her start planning elaborately themed parties for family members when she was barely old enough to drive. She honed her skills by aligning herself with big-name event pros including Colin Cowie and Mindy Weiss, observing every move her me...
HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT AND SPA'S SHANGRI-LA
ADDRESS: 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761
WEB SITE: www.maui.hyatt.com
LEARNING THE ROPES: The 65-foot Shangri-La is available for private snorkel excursions, scuba diving and whale-watching...
