Event Planning

WATCH: The Secret Jennifer Gilbert Has Been Hiding for 20 Years

Amy Palmer | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Heatlh, Women's Rights, Mental Health, Nyc, The Real Housewives of New York City, Violent Crimes, Amy Palmer, Women Entrepreneurs, Televison, Jennifer Gilbert, Women in Business, Powerwomentv, Event Planning, Victim, Women News

In May 1991, a 22-year-old Jennifer Gilbert was visiting friends in New York's West Village. It was a beautiful day -- the sun was shining and she was happy. Then the unexpected happened.

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"You Picked The Wrong Girl": How One Woman Took Back Her Life

The Huffington Post | Margaret Wheeler Johnson | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Jennifer Gilbert, Video, Memoirs, Books We Love, Fearlessness, I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag, Alopecia, Becoming-Fearless, Save the Date, Event Planning, Women News

At 22, Jennifer Gilbert was attacked in the hallway of a New York City apartment building and stabbed multiple times. She survived, told very few peop...

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WATCH: Why Colin Cowie Loves Event Planning

Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Mondays With Marlo, Video, Event-Planning, Colin Cowie, Weddings, Women News

Wedding expert Colin Cowie shares what inspired him to become an event planner, and what he enjoys most about his job. var src_url="http://pshare...

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WATCH: A Unique Idea For A Baby Shower, From Colin Cowie

Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: Mondays With Marlo, Baby Shower, Marlo Thomas, Video, Colin Cowie, Event Planning, Women News

Wedding expert Colin Cowie shares an unconventional idea for a baby shower. var src_url="http://pshared.5min.com/Scripts/PlayerSeed.js?playList=5...

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WATCH: Mondays With Marlo: Wedding Expert Colin Cowie

Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Wedding Planning, Wedding Expert, Video, Colin Cowie, Bridesmaids, Event Planning, Women News

Wedding expert Colin Cowie joined me to answer your questions on all things wedding! var src_url="http://pshared.5min.com/Scripts/PlayerSeed.js?p...

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7 Tips For Finding The Perfect Wedding Gown

Nicole Janowicz | Posted 05.20.2012

Read More: Wedding Planning, Wedding Style, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Gown, Wedding Dress, Wedding Dress Shopping, Wedding Gown Shopping, Planning 101, Event Planning, Weddings News

After years of working as an international celebrity and wedding fashion stylist, I bring to you my favorite tips to ensure a successful wedding-gown shopping experience.

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WATCH: Family Turns Backyard Into Booming Wedding Business

Posted 01.19.2012

Read More: Wedding Planning, The Swans, Event-Planning, Swanderosa, Wedding Planners, Cmt, Swan Family, Wedding Planning Business, Swanderosa Cmt, Video, Weddings News

Family-run wedding and event-planning businesses aren't uncommon, but one ambitious Texas family has taken it a step further -- running a full-scale w...

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Pushing Through and Making It Work

Kathleen Hyppolite | Posted 02.26.2012

Read More: Small Business, Kat Flower, Women Entrepreneurs, Flowers, Women in Business, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Weddings, Slidepollajax, Bv-Life, Black Voices Life, Black Voices News

I wasn't always a floral designer. Yes, I love what I do and I can't imagine doing anything else but not very long ago, I was an event planner. I guess technically, I still am.

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Chasing Beauty for a Living

Kathleen Hyppolite | Posted 12.27.2011

Read More: Black-Owned-Businesses, Event-Planners, Event-Planning, Small Business, Black-Entrepreneurs, Women Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur Spotlight, Bv-Money, Wedding Planning, Weddings, Fashion Features, Black Voices News

You can say that I leap first, look later. I believe that you need some of that impulse, fearlessness and confidence as an entrepreneur. You have to have heart and Lord knows, I've got tons. But for floral design you also need an eye and a hand.

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Wedding Expert David Tutera On Mondays With Marlo

Posted 08.10.2011

Read More: David Tutera, Marlo Thomas, Video, Mondays With Marlo, Celebration, Weddings, Party, Event Planning, Marriage, Women News

Celebrity wedding planner and TV host David Tutera joined me on Mondays With Marlo to answer all your questions about orchestrating the ideal marri...

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A Night with Patience and Fortitude

Liz Neumark | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Slidepollajax, Event-Planning, Great Performances, New York Public Library, Nypl, New York News

Had you noticed that the iconic main branch of the New York Public Library at 42nd Street has been wrapped Christo-esque for what seems to be forever?...

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The Secrets To Throwing A World-Class Fundraiser

Annie Vranizan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Event-Planning, Vivanista, Slidepollajax, Events, Fundraiser, Small Business America, Business News

I have yet to meet a small business owner or entrepreneur who didn't have money woes. A great majority of, if not all, small businesses and entreprene...

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7 Easy Ways to Green Your Wedding

Lauren Elyse Matison | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Event-Planning, Green Travel, Engagement, Cake, Weddings, Sustainability, Eco-Weddings, Green Holiday, Green News

This day is supposed to be the most beautiful day of your life. It also happens to be one of the most egregiously un-green traditions we have.

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RSVP, RIP

Anna Jane Grossman | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Obsolescence, Parties, Rsvps, The New York Times Op-Ed, Social Norms, Evite, Invitations, Computers, Technology, Facebook, Manners, Event Planning, Social Media, Etiquette, Healthy Living News

The funny thing is that it is so ridiculously easy to reply to invitations these days. Whether you are using Facebook, Twitter, eVite, email or text, you can pretty much reply with just a few finger movements.

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