On Thursday, December 4, 2014, the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce took to the offices of Odin, Feldman & Pittleman for a celebratory bash that shined: The Gold & Silver Soiree. As Reston’s Golden Anniversary year concluded, this annual event (formerly known simply as Celebration) commemorated Reston’s past, while embracing its rich present, and looking […]
Here we are, three days before Christmas, and your mom just called: She wanted to know if you will, “Pretty please, bring a dessert to dinner.” Talk about last minute. But hey, it’s the holidays; what the family wants, the family gets. You’ll don your baker’s cap, and your apron; break out the measuring cups […]
Cooking is great, and cooking is fun, but if there’s one thing better than cooking, it’s cooking with friends! And if there’s one thing better than cooking with friends, it’s eating with friends. And if there’s one thing better than eating with friends, it’s celebrating Christmas with those friends. And if there’s one thing better […]
As we work with couples and corporate event planners to organize special events, we often see the birth of exciting ideas. Here are a few we’ve seen that are catching on, spreading like wildfire, and are our pick for the top catering trends for 2014. Food Stations Sit down dinners are very formal, very sophisticated […]
There’s one expense many couples forget to include when making a wedding budget. That’s vendor tips. Tipping is both expected and appreciated. Here are some things to consider when planning your event. Whom Do I Need to Tip? The number of vendors you should tip depends on how many vendors you have. Your list might […]