Originally posted September 16, 2009
Last night I donned my pencil skirt and heels and hit the town to attend not one, but TWO industry parties! First I attended the ISES 2009-2010 Launch Party at The W Hotel on 15th St. in DC. Afterwards, I jetted over to The Knot Wedding Network’s Industry Networking Event at The Historical Society of Washington DC, a few blocks away near Mount Vernon Square. Other than feeling very “Sex & the City” in my social prowess, I also had a great time connecting with the people who share in the experience of working special events.
- Left to right: Lisa Schulz, Jamie Sears, Stephanie Ascari, Haynal Papp, Terri Eaves
It’s a rare thing to be able to chat breezily with coordinators, photographers, florists, site managers and caterers. All of us are in high-speed work mode at events and can rarely discuss more than the schedule or logistics. Last night we were able to connect, reminisce and make future plans. It was fun!
A special shout out to some of the people who make our workday easier:
Coordinators: Jamie Sears at Simply Chic Events, Terri Eaves at Bash, Vicky Choy at Event Accomplished, Lisa Schulz at The Posh Planner
Photographers: Andrea Jacobson of The Observatory, Stephanie Ascari of Cleverly Candid, Sandi Foraci of Sandi Foraci Photography, Greg Gibson of Greg Gibson Photography and Amie Otto of Amie Otto Photography
Event Sites: Alison Okobi of The Hay-Adams and Susan Gruskin of The St. Regis
Entertainment: Chris Laich of Chris Laich Music Services
It was great seeing you last night!
- left to right: Haynal Papp, Greg Gibson, Chris Laich
- left to right: Haynal Papp, Andrea Jacobson, Amie Otto, Vicky Choy