By Brooke Rester Have a big event coming up? Food is a cornerstone of any big gathering, and one of the elements your guests will remember most. Here are some tips to help you get the menu just right: DO 1. Start early. The last thing you want to happen is to finally pick your […]
By Ginger Felder Cook You find yourself in charge of planning a large-scale event, but you don’t know where to start or what the first steps are. The first and most important question to ask is a simple one: Why? Whether the event is a wedding, corporate event, fundraiser, gala, social party, business launch, festival, […]
Those who know me are familiar with my extreme love of entertaining — especially around the holidays. If you’re expecting guests this season, here are some tips for being a great host while staying within a reasonable budget. SET A BUDGET I know this may seem obvious, but for me, it’s easy to go overboard […]
By Kelsie Dove Denise Baumann is bringing color, excitement and innovation to events and venues throughout the Southeast with her company, Creative Elements Productions. “My company is an agency, so we book talent,” she says. “We can also do full front-to-back production of any live shows. I work with the best lighting guys, the best […]
