Maries Blog

The movies and event planning

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:49:00 -0500

I thought I'd add a more personal touch to my blogging and reminense about my film days and how does it compare to being an event planner today. Well I certainly don't miss those 15 hour days and lying awake nights hoping to god I hadn't forgotten something I needed to have on set for the next day and reminded every second how costly a mistake is. And I certainly don't miss getting screamed at by some "insane" director who one minute ago wanted one thing and now wants something else. Ah yes...memories

I do miss the creative energy that goes with being part of making a movie. I miss watching something that once only lived on paper become real as the construction guys built the research offices for Hollow Man or built the offices for Jerry Maguire.

But event planning is an awful lot like making movies. You're taking someone's idea for something and trying to make it real. You're making something that once only existed as an idea into something tangible. It's making sure you've taken care of every little detail so your "director" or your client is taken care of. That your proud of your work and your client is happy with your efforts.

There's a certain satisfaction as well as a bit of sadness when a project you've worked and spent hours of your life on is completed... finshed... and the lights on the set go dim or the lights in reception hall go out.

Looking for vendors who give outstanding service

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:16:00 -0500

Have you worked with or hired a vendor whether it be a caterer, Band, event rental service, Dj, photographer etc. that you felt did an outstanding job at your event? Someone who you want to make sure gets the credit they deserve for performing above and beyond the call of duty? If so let us know. We only want to work with the best and maybe there's someone out there that we would like to work with but we just haven't had the opportunity to meet yet.

Marie's lists in My Party Planner

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:57:00 -0500

Hello All

We're working on getting our name out their to more and more people. We just signed on with My Party Planner.com. Check out the site for lots of helpful info.

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Check out the newest website design for Marie's

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:13:00 -0500

Our new site is up and running...we'll be adding more to the site as time goes on. We want this site to be the one you'll think about logging onto to find the best and most current information and advice on whatever event you're thinking about hosting...whether it be a business party, your wedding, birthday party or fundraiser.