Getting Down to Business!

By: Lisa, The time is now to start planning those Holiday Parties...

Yes, it is that time of the year when the kids go back to school.  Fall is just around the corner and so are the Holidays.  It was just three years ago when I was planning my daughter's 13th birthday "surprise" party.  She is a December baby and for eight years she performed in the Kansas City Ballet's The Nutcracker...This particular year my daughter was cast as Clara and what a dream come true for my soon to be teenager.  During this time I was planning the Kansas City Ballet School's Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon; the event that historically opens the Nutcracker season in Kansas City.  I worked with some of the most amazing vendors who never said no when it came to the arts for children. The Marriott Downtown KC was where the party was hosted and 13 girls hid until the guest of honor would appear.  The cake was designed by Natasha's Mulberry and Mott especially for the "Birthday Girl".  Still more surprises for not only the birthday girl, but for the guests as well.  There was a limo waiting outside the Marriott to escort the guests to their homes while taking the scenic route through the Plaza Lights.  Yes, I did indeed pull off the surprise and a birthday that she will remember for a life time.

I love making memories for my family and for others.  To make this season one to remember contact Millie's Event Designs and let's make a Holiday memory together!

Jazzoo 2011 - Kansas City Zoo

By: Lisa, Events in KC...

This Friday night the Kansas City Zoo will open its gates and welcome guests to the one of the largest charitable events – Jazzoo 2011.  In case you are not familiar with Jazzo this event began back in 2003 and is the Kansas City Zoo’s largest fundraiser.  This charitable event last year raised over $730,000 to help support the Zoo Learning Fund and enable to feed more than 1,000 animals.  Jazzoo 2011.

Come enjoy a night under the stars for a good cause...Contact Millie's Event Designs for your next charitable event and we'll have you singing “Hakuna Matata”  no worries….

2011 Sprint Cup Series - Kansas Speedway

By: Lisa, Corporate Hospitality comes to Kansas Speedway…

This weekend the Kansas Speedway comes alive with the invasion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.  If you have never been, this would be an opportunity to see the best drivers in the world take to the pavement at the Kansas Speedway.  

Corporate America spends millions of dollars every year on hospitality inviting employees, customers and prospects to each NASCAR event.  If you or know someone who may be interested in hosting a corporate event, contact Millie's Event Designs. 

Millie's has all of your event planning needs covered!

The reEVENT in KC

By: Lisa, Events in KC...

Last Wednesday night I had the opportunity to attend the First Annual reEVENT held at the Overland Park Convention Center.  This four day event was all about inspiration & education while reUsing, rePurposing, & reInventing items.  While visiting with vendors and gathering ideas I meet the founder/organizer of the event Anne Kelly Acock. Save the date for next years reEVENT, it's a must attend.

Meaningful Events Need a Guiding Touch!

By: Lisa, in The Beginning

Every successful event that I’ve ever attended, whether it was a wedding, a fundraiser or a charity ball, had someone purposefully guiding it from inception to execution.  Being in sales and marketing my entire adult career, I understand how much a good presentation can mean.  I got my first real taste of planning events when I was asked to coordinate the grand opening of a new manufacturing facility in Reynosa, Mexico for Seagate Technology.  After that, I began to volunteer to chair various fundraising events for my college sorority and other groups.  I reached the pinnacle of being a volunteer event coordinator when I chaired Kansas City’s annual Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon in 2005, 2007 and 2008.  After these events, many of my friends and even some of the vendors I worked with suggested that I should get into the event planning business as a career.  After much thoughtful reflection, I’ve decided that life is too short to not pursue it passionately by doing something you love.  With that in mind, I’ve created Millie’s Event Designs so I can bring together people, vendors and events from inception to execution.  Because every meaningful event, needs a guiding touch!