February 20, 2012
Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two?
The candy station can.
It's safe to say that event planners emulate certain children's movie characters - we carry around our own Mary Poppins bags - wide, infinite in depth and often the reason why many of us need to seek chiropractic assistance. There's the Lasso of Truth (also known as a production schedule), Blasters (steamers) and Pixie Dust (ok, maybe that is an exaggeration) are all in our arsenal. Although clicking our ruby red-bottom heels three times doesn't turn an event into a fairy tale, we, at Amy Kimball Events, have what we call the "Dream Team" otherwise known as our awesome staff who ensures every woman has her Cinderella moment. One children's movie that we can't help but love to incorporate into our events these days is the original candy man, Willy Wonka.
Enter the candy station - a way to give something sweet to your guests as they depart your event. If you're planning a wedding, stick with the colors you've used in the reception's decor. Buy candy in bulk and purchase vessels of various sizes and shapes to put them in. If your wedding is a winter wonderland say, stick with white - try white M&M's, yogurt covered pretzels, raisins and almonds, white chocolate covered malt balls, clear jelly beans, white chocolate squares and throw some rock candy in for a vintage surprise.After hours of tearing up the dancefloor, it's likely your guests may need a snack for their journey home. Why not something sweet? Regardless of what type of event you're planning, it's always a nice touch to give your guests a parting gift. Scatter containers of your choice around your bar, escort card or banquet table and let your guests make their own goodie bag.
You may not find the Golden Ticket amongst the assorted candy, but you can pretend to be a kid again. Even if it's just for the ride home...
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February 14, 2012
Hallmark. Chocolate & Flowers. Red & Pink. These are a few choice words many of us associate with February 14th. Valentine's Day is supposedly a 24-hour period in which we express how much we love one another to significant others, friends, family members, pets and whatever else holds a prominent place in your heart. Here's the thing, though...expressing your love shouldn't be restricted to this day only. We, at Amy Kimball Events, challenge you to approach each day as though it were Valentin... Continue reading...
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January 21, 2012
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” - St. Augustine
The importance of travel is something that simply cannot be told, but shown. From the vast green landscape in the Irish countryside to the seemingly infinite Manhattan skyscrapers - we draw inspiration from everywhere. As important as local business is, what can give you an edge as a producer is to integrate other cultures into that local business. If you're not able to travel for business then travel fo... Continue reading...
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January 21, 2012
Putting on your favorite pair of heels can give you that extra pep in your step at work. Candles can have that same effect at home. As all event planners know, the way to achieve great success is in the details of your event - planning, design and otherwise. Going that extra step to ensure a prompt timeline, adding that extra votive for visual aesthetics and just accommodating guests in any way possible are all ways to ensure your event is a success. Paying attention to detail is everything i... Continue reading...
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January 11, 2012
Here's the thing about ideas: they never travel solo. Often times after getting to know a client and figuring out what their fairytale wedding looks like, we have multiple ideas for the given event. These ideas translate to "stories" during the design presentation phase of planning. It is here that we give clients many different options for anything design related such as color schemes, floral arrangements, lighting and linens among other things.
All of these elements should have a personal t... Continue reading...
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January 2, 2012
Glamour. Let's face it - we all need it more in our everyday lives.
We know what you're thinking, I don't have the time, patience or money to add yet another task to my day, but here's the thing - adding glamour to your day shouldn't take too much time, preparation or money. In fact, the concept of glamour itself is merely in the details. If you're having a dinner party, for example, give your dining room table a face lift with a variety of candles and vessels, add a pop of color of your choi... Continue reading...
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January 2, 2012
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About Me
Amy Kimball Events is a boutique event planning company that approaches each project with creativity, customization and the highest level of client service. Because every event is special and unique—Amy Kimball Events works individually with each client to ensure that your event dreams and goals are realized.
At Amy Kimball Events, Amy brings her personal enthusiasm, style, professionalism and absolute passion to every event. Having a diverse background—living in Cork, Ireland, Los Angeles and New York City--gives Amy a distinguished edge—understanding and appreciating different environments, distinctive points-of-view and sophisticated senses of style.
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