Inside Trump Mar a Lago Club
Perfect weather and the mellow sound of Big Band music created an elegant mood for the red carpet arrivals and photo shoots in the...
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gracieandlacy
Jun 19, 20171 min read
Inside The USS Yorktown at Patriots Point
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC: June 16, 2017 - The popular Charleston-based sister act, Gracie & Lacy appeared once again on the beloved historic...
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gracieandlacy
Mar 10, 20171 min read
You Know You're An Event Planner If . . .
You know you are an event planner if . . . - Your five-year-old knows what an RFP is - You forget to take in the moment at your friend's...
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gracieandlacy
Mar 10, 20171 min read
Event Planner Confessions . . . What Are Yours?
"No, the goldfish in the centerpieces aren't dead . . . they're just sleeping." Admit it. If you are an event planner, you're just not...
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gracieandlacy
Mar 10, 20173 min read
And Then, God Created #EventProfs . . .
And so it was in ancient times, that on the 8th day, God created event planners. Gazing down from heaven He saw that the event planner...
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gracieandlacy
Mar 10, 20174 min read
When Sound Check Is . . . Not So Sound
This article was written by Gracie & Lacy's audio guru, Sallie the Sound Lady - enjoy! As event professionals, we are all too aware that...
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gracieandlacy
Mar 10, 20172 min read
What The Event Planner Lived To Tell
Good news! If you are reading this it means you have survived being an event planner thus far. Chances are you have more than one story...
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gracieandlacy
Mar 10, 20171 min read
The Secret Life of Event Planners
Admit it #Eventprofs . . . You are adept at turning off light switches with your toes because your hands are full. You have 2-3 polite,...
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gracieandlacy
Jan 16, 20172 min read
An Insiders Top 3 Pro Booking Tips
So you missed one lousy meeting, and your co-workers gave you the leftover task nobody else wanted. You have just learned you are now in...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 21, 20165 min read
Out of Creative Event Ideas?
It happens to everyone. . . those days when our brain can't think of any new, fresh, ideas. Ironically, it tends to happen when we are...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 15, 20167 min read
Avoid the OOPS! How To Prepare For Guest Entertainers And Speakers
Seasoned Entertainers and Speakers have a "show-must-go-on" mentality. Here are some tips to help event planners cover the bases for...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 15, 20164 min read
Tips for Lighting Up Your Event
Create the perfect ambiance for your event, hush a crowd, infuse energy, contribute to decor, and create focus, all with the use of...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 15, 20164 min read
Did You Plan The Background Noise?
Don't miss the opportunity to enhance the mood and impact of your events through the power of music. Merge the tips below with my...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 15, 20163 min read
Event Planner BURNOUT In 9 Easy Steps!
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Benjamin Franklin I know Mr. Franklin was not an event planner by trade, however his...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 4, 20163 min read
How To Double Your Volunteer Base
Have you ever been standing before a room full of people making a call for volunteers, and no one raises their hand? The people squirm,...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 4, 20165 min read
Pro Tips for The Savvy Event Talent Buyer
Perhaps you were drawn to this article by the curiously unsettling title. Or, perhaps you have a bit of PTSD over the last group you...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 2, 20161 min read
4 Unforgettable Holiday Event Ideas!
4 Unforgettable Holiday Event Ideas! 1. Make it SNOW on your audience! Snow machines are reasonable to rent and make a great effect. TIP:...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 2, 20162 min read
13 Showbiz Words Event Planners Should Know
13 Showbiz Words Talent Buyers Should Know . . . Don't let entertainers scare you with big technical sounding words. Here's a cheat...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 2, 20163 min read
8 Things That Should Be On Your Event Planning Checklist
Here are a few easy-to-forget items that should be on every event planner's checklist. The great news is that they are easy to implement...
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gracieandlacy
Apr 1, 20163 min read
How to make your event BORING
Why should event planners and meeting planners read this post? To avoid common pitfalls that lead to guest boredom and depletion of...
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