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4th of July DIY Party Ideas!

Check out our 4th of July DIY Party Ideas! #partyplanner

Celebrate a long weekend with friends; the more the merrier! This holiday is about celebrating freedom and what better way to do so than with friends?!

It’s summer, it’s hot, and this year the 4th of July falls on a long weekend. You still have time to host a last minute celebration!

Decorations Start with the decorations to set the tone for your party. It doesn’t have to be fancy; get creative!

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5% goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

5% goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! #MotivationalMonday

What a fantastically, fun, 90’s themed wedding we had the privilege of planning with our client for their May 21 wedding at the W Hotel Union Square! They have chosen to give their 5% donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and it’s another “Event that Gives Back!”.

An excerpt from their website:

“The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s…

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Check out our last minute Mardi Gras party ideas! #fattuesday #mardigras #partyplanner Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, is one of our favorite holidays to celebrate so we wanted to share our Pinterest board with some last minute party and decorating ideas in case you're planning to throw a party!

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Valentine’s Day Party Planning!

Check out our Valentine’s Day Party Planning ideas! #dayoflove #partyplanner #valentinesday #diy

What is Valentine’s Day without a few surprises for the ones you love? It’s the perfect holiday to throw a party for friends and those who have touched your heart. Since we love throwing parties, and we love any holiday revolved around LOVE, we couldn’t let Valentine’s Day go by without sharing some festive ideas to make your party shine!

Tips for a Great Party

Party size is everything. To show…

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Super Bowl 50 Party Planning!

Check out our DIY Super Bowl 50 Party Planning, Denver Broncos themed! #superbowlparty #denverbroncos

We’re absolutely thrilled that the Denver Broncos are going to the Super Bowl this year! Yes, yes…we love the New York Giants too (and of course the Cowboys…I mean what do you expect, I’m a Texas girl!). It’s estimated that close to 115 million people around the world watch the Super Bowl so it’s no surprise that it’s a popular day for people to host a party. Since Denver is also considered home…

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A "Smashing" 40th Birthday Party!

A "Smashing" 40th Birthday Party! Check out our recap of our client's party at 3 distinct venues in NYC! #partyplanner #nyc #thebox #citywinery #upanddown

Our client celebrated his 40th birthday with a bang and Karen Brown New York was there to plan every step! The party took place at not one, not two, but THREE distinct venues around New York City. We started at The Box where dancing acrobatics hung and twirled above, while guests below were greeted at the bar with signature cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. Guests were in for a surprise as…

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John Hardy's 2015 Radical Innovation Award Ceremony

A recap of John Hardy's 2015 Radical Innovation Award Ceremony at New Museum, NYC.

And the Winner Is…

The four words every contestant longs to hear the answer to.  For the contestants of the 2015 Radical Innovation Award Ceremony held at the New Museum in New York City on September 30, 2015, this year was no different.

But what is a Radical Innovation Award you may ask? Radical Innovation is a movement that challenges the hotel industry to elevate the guest experience using…

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5% goes to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

5% goes to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - it's another event that gives back for Karen Brown New York. #MotivationalMonday

After a very emotional and heartfelt memorial service we helped plan on January 2, our client has chosen The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for their 5% donation. It’s another “Event that Gives Back!”

An excerpt from their website:

“The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s…

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Last Minute New Year’s Eve Décor!

Check out our last minute DIY New Year’s Eve Decoration ideas! #2016 #eventplanner #partyplanner #nye

New Year’s Eve can sneak up on us very quickly after Christmas, so we wanted to give you some last minute ideas for decorating for your New Year’s Eve get together!

Start by choosing a color scheme – traditional New Year’s colors are black, silver, gold and white.

If you have empty wine or champagne bottles from Christmas, spray paint them gold or glue gold glitter to them.

You can also do this…

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Christmas Party Decoration Ideas!

Check out our decoration ideas for hosting your Christmas Party! #eventplanner

Many of you will probably be hosting family and close friends on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so we wanted to give you some decoration ideas to make your get together even more special.

Table décor is important if you’re planning to host guests for a Christmas meal, but it doesn’t have to be over the top or expensive.

Put candy canesin clear glass jars with a red ribbon and set them around…

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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Party!

Check out our ideas for a DIY Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Party! #fashionshow #victoriassecret

This Tuesday is the perfect night for a girl’s night in since the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is airing on CBS at 10pm EST. Get your best girl friends together and enjoy watching the new extravagant pieces the Victoria’s Secret team is unveiling.

We wanted to give you some ideas to make your viewing party even better!

First, pick a fun color palette. The classic colors for Victoria’s Secret…

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Decor Ideas!

Check out our last minute Thanksgiving decor ideas! #thanksgiving #tablescapes #falldecor

  Thanksgiving is approaching fast, and we wanted to give all you fabulous hosts some ideas to make your Thanksgiving decor amazing, even if you don’t have much time to plan.

  Shoppingcan be crazy the day before Thanksgiving, so use what you have around the house.

Grab some fall flowers and pumpkins and use them as centerpieces.

Use votive candlesto create simple ambiance in seconds. Lighting…

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5% goes to the Food Bank for NYC!

Our bat mitzvah client has chosen to give their 5% to the Food Bank for NYC! #MotivationalMonday

It’s a tradition for a bar/bat mitzvah child take on a charity or community service project as part of their mitzvah preparations. Our November 14 bat mitzvah client chose to work with Food Bank for NYC, which made it an easy decision on where to give their 5% donation! It’s another “Event that Gives Back!”

An excerpt from their website:

“As one of the country’s largest food banks, our mission is…

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5% Goes to Alzheimer's Association!

It's #MotivationalMonday & our wedding client decided to give their 5% to the Alzheimer's Association! It's another "Event that Gives Back! "

We loved having the opportunity to work with Katie & Paul on their destination wedding on October 17 at Captiva Island, Florida and they have chosen to give their 5% donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Katie’s grandmother, Marian Lytle, who passed away from Alzheimers. It’s another “Event that Gives Back!”

An excerpt from their website:

“Founded in 1980, the Association is the…

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5% Goes to ASPCA!

5% Goes to ASPCA!

We such a great time at Molly & Kevin’s wedding on September 6 and they have chosen to give their 5% donation to the ASPCA. It’s another “Event that Gives Back!”

An excerpt from their website:

“Founded in 1866, the ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. Our mission, as stated by founder Henry Bergh, is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to…

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Ideas for hosting a Football party!

Need ideas for hosting a Football party? Check out today's blog, just in time for Thursday night football! #nfl #footballparties

The start of Fall means football season has officially begun! Many people love heading out on a crisp day to cheer on their favorite team but what do you do when you want a fun day at home watching the game from the comfort of your sofa? Well, we’d love to share some of our ideas for throwing a game day party!

Make sure you have enough seating! If you plan to have a large number of people, move…

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Ways to Give Back during Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Check out our ideas on how you can give back during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! #BCAM #givingback

As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This is the month when pink pops up more than usual and people are inspired to to give back to by raising money for the cause so we thought we would give you some ideas on how you can get involved when planning your wedding or special event.

Brides Against Breast Cancer is an organization that allows women to donate or buy their wedding dress…

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