Have you ever seen a painting so vibrant that the figures seem to leap out of the canvas? At the Hammer-stein Ballroom in New York last summer, they actually did...
Whether you're planning a backyard bash in a pole tent or an elegant event in a giant clear-span structure, careful planning is key. Here, five tent experts cover the basics...
GOING PLACES Classic Party Rentals of Culver City, Calif., has promoted Walter Borchert and Jeff Sparks to sales consultants and Camille Conroy to office manager. Kristjan Gavin has joined the company as vice president of operations and Gus...
In 1998, Bobbi Taylor, president of Indianapolis-based BT Event Productions, produced 125 events. In 1999, she produced only 25. Yet her revenue has doubled, and her personal income has quadrupled. What's her secret...
Although I have enjoyed many enlightening conversations with many special event professionals, every now and then someone I call tells me no. As in, “No, I don’t talk to the media.” ...
Thanks to themes, 300 party revelers traveled from ancient Rome to the jungle and the Antarctic-without leaving the host's residence. Designs by Sean, a Dania, Fla.-based event design and production company, transformed a 22,000-square-foot...
For its December holiday party at One Market Pavilion in San Francisco, ProBusiness of Pleasanton, Calif., envisioned a Winter Wonderland theme complete with falling snowflakes and a magical snow queen...
MPI Offers Industry Software Guide Meeting Professionals International has published The Ultimate Meeting Professional's Software Guide, with descriptions of 180 meeting industry software packages. Corbin Ball, CMP, owner of Bellingham, Wash...
AIFD Considers Accreditation The American Institute of Floral Designers' national board of directors is studying the concept of converting AIFD membership so that the name would stand for "accredited in floral design," according to executive...
Hello Florida's creative services division has opened an office in southeast Florida. Services include theme decor, games, entertainment and lighting design. 5310 N.W. 33rd Ave., Suite 206, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309; 954/677-9770. Rebecca Sims has...
