I had a unique challenge earlier this year helping a business owner plan a launch party. She wanted to introduce her services to the community, while showcasing her offerings in a fun and engaging way.

My sister-in-law turned 30 this year and I had the privilege of planning a surprise party to celebrate. Alyssa was born in the era of smash hit rom-coms and secretly dreamed of getting to be the real life Jenna Rink from the movie 13 Going on 30 for the last decade or so…

Cathy described Mary Love as a firecracker, vivacious and unstoppable, even at 80. So I set out to make her celebration a reflection of her life.

The idea: a magical afternoon of festive family fun, complete with hot cocoa bar, ornament decorating, letters to Santa, and of course, a killer Christmas concert by local band Matthew Bell & the Next of Kin.

To say “I do” is one thing, but to follow through everyday is something completely different. That’s why I love planning anniversary parties!

I work closely with a nonprofit called Redeemer Christian Foundation, which provides education for children living in poverty in South Asia. I have the pleasure of planning their events and we’d been working on a big fundraiser…

Last week, I was supposed to board a plane home from my elopement and European vacation. I had a long-standing daydream of eloping somewhere abroad and my now-husband Jarod, who makes all my dreams come true, was on board so…