PickAPlacePlanAParty: Summer Is Upon Us! Lets Get Social!!

PickAPlacePlanAParty: Summer Is Upon Us! Lets Get Social!!: Im so excited that the weather is finally starting to come around here in New York, There's always amazing things to do right here in th...

Summer Is Upon Us! Lets Get Social!!

Im so excited that the weather is finally starting to come around here in New York, There's always amazing things to do right here in the city. There are some truly great outdoor ideas for having celebrations in the city, with amazing parks, outdoor and roof top venues in all five boroughs boroughs. 

Lets start with manhattan, one gem of a place that Ive found was a place called Upstairs Rooftop Lounge in Midtown its truly a great Venue for small Parties, its NY Sheik and very sophisticated you can get info @ upstairsnyc.com they have an awesome brunch and lounge menu complete with deserts Created by Chef David Andrews. 

So on my quest for summer fun I also Came across a Quaint little Rooftop Bar At the La Quinta Inn on 32nd street Called VU Bar its small But also very nice for an intimate engagement party or bridal shower, the menu is a bit modest and Composed of dishes like Hummus and Chips, Gourmet Pizzas and meat and cheese platters, but its really all about the cocktails isn't it? *(wink) get all the Details @vunyc.com. 

Last up on the summer Venue list is Plunge Bar and Lounge at the Gansevoort Hotel in the meat packing District, also a great american bistro style menu. This is definitely the scene if your celebrating a birthday or having a girls night out bachelorette Celebration, or Even an Evening out for the fellas. You can get all the details @gansevoorthotelgroup.com 

Now of course there So many other Venues to visit here in the city, as well as Brooklyn, Queens and the bronx. New york City is a great big smorgasbord of entertainment waiting to be experienced and now that we have some great weather its time to shed your layers and get Social!! 

Enjoy!!! TTYL

PartyPlannerMe

PickAPlacePlanAParty: Spring is in the air and its filled with "Marsala"...

PickAPlacePlanAParty: Spring is in the air and its filled with "Marsala"...: Hey everyone its been a minute since I've touched base. I have been busy getting planning season under way. With it being the begining o...

Spring is in the air and its filled with "Marsala"

Hey everyone its been a minute since I've touched base. I have been busy getting planning season under way. With it being the begining of wedding season i wanted to chat about wedding colors. So here goes!!....

Pantone's color forecast for Spring and Summer are filled with Cool nature like neutrals one of which being Marsala which is an earthy  Burgundy/ wine color. This Color provides a beautiful tone to floral layouts as well as bridal party attire. The first of Pantone's color palate for Spring Summer is a cool color called "Aqua marine " i have always loved this color it reminds me of vacationing in the tropics, and who doesn't love a tropical vacation? to incorporate this color into your wedding will leave your guest feeling like they have entered a destination of calming peace.

The next color on Pantone's list for 2015 is "Scuba Blue" this is a playful color that will blend well with the prior.
the next is called "Lucite Green"  this is a light airy color and being a "green Girl" myself i love love love this palate its very interchangeable and provides that perfect POP to your wedding Scenery.
Next on the list is Classic Blue, now this is the warmer of the cool colors and also anchors all of the prior colors in together to create a beautiful palate of blues which i especially love for a spring or summer wedding.


the first of the warm colors on Pantone's spring summer Forecast is a sun tanned Neutral called Toasted almond. This color is perfect for weddings, its light and Natural and can be blended in with so many other tones. next up is a color that Pantone is calling "Strawberry Ice" i like to think of it as a kind of Mauve which has always been a favorite for me it sings of Rita's ices to me. this color makes me think of something Cool on a warm spring day and i just love it. "Tangerine" is also a lovely color on the list that adds that warm but cool effect on a beautiful spring or summer day.

Next up is the Delicious Shade of "Custard" which to me is a blending color.Think about it... if you close your eyes and imagine any of these amazing colors Custard is a color that will tie in amazingly with all.

Next up is Actually Pantone's color of the year which is Affectionately named "Marsala" i mean who doesn't love a good Marsala or red wine that is exactly what this color gives, when i see this color i think Rich, Culture, Love and Warmth. It can brighten up any Reception and add a sense of Regality to your wedding.

Last but not least is "Glacier Gray" its Neutral and unobtrusive but is an enhancement to all of the aforementioned colors i like this color because its safe and abiding and can be the base for many of the top tens.

so here you have it all of the beautiful hue's for spring and summer that will make your special day be the the buzz of all of your guest!

Thanks for reading TTYL and Happy Planning!!!

PartyPlannerme :)

LOVE IS IN THE AIR..

Its that time of year again when lovers all across the US show their affections for the object of their desire. there are so many things to do around the city for "V-Day" as i like to Call it. My friends and family that know i'm an Event planner often ask me whats good to do for V-Day, so i came up with a list of things for you and the Love to do on this particularly FRIGID Valentines Weekend. 

First is one of my favorite places in the world its called Color me Mine 
http://tribeca.colormemine.com/ its located in Tribeca and is a quaint little spot for you and your date to get cozy and Crafty together. they offer  packages starting at $50 per couple from Feb 13th through the 15th , so check out the link and Create something made of love. 

Next is a cute way to get hands on expierience from a culinary expert and create your own signature love dish Coursehorse http://coursehorse.com/ offers dozens of classes that cater to all palates whether you are a vegan, or enjoy italian or soul food this is an exceptional way to get a feel for what your Sweetie likes to eat.

Last but not Least is a place to take that person in your life who is still a kid at heart. Build a Bear workshop http://www.buildabear.com/  is all decked out for the valentines day expierience and will welcome you with open "paws". i love to take my godsons here and you can certainly spend time getting to know Your Boo better while designing your own special V-Day Bear. so these are my top picks and they are full of fun and togetherness, so get cozy with your love and experience the Moments. Happy V-Day and ENJOY


TTFN
PartyPlannerMe

PickAPlacePlanAParty: Whatdoes your Emergency Kit say about you?Withth...

PickAPlacePlanAParty: Whatdoes your Emergency Kit say about you?

Withth...: What does your Emergency Kit say about you? With the busy season coming about, I always find that I am advancing my emergency tool ki...

What does your Emergency Kit say about you?

With the busy season coming about, I always find that I am advancing my emergency tool kit. I have all kinds of crazy stuff in there from glue guns to extra buttons. I thought it would be fun to find out what other planners are hiding in their emergency kits, and to give clients an idea of things that they should have on hand in case of an emergency. I’ve had so many requests for emergency items so I am constantly replenishing. The bride will need things like mints, hairpins, nail glue or maybe even extra eyelashes. All of these things are a must if you intend on being a well-prepared planner. I read these two great articles and thought id share with my audience…. The first one I read was http://techsytalk.com/ “What’s in my Event planner emergency kit”

The next was on one of my favorite industry sites http://www.bizbash.com/. I’ve learned that there is a wealth of information out there that is important in our field so check it out take notes and update your Emergency kits!! You wont regret it.

Happy Planning

TTFN

LaRueScott Event Planning

Wave Hill House An AmazingVenue

Wave Hill House An AmazingVenue

Back in October I had the pleasure of taking a private guided tour of an amazing estate in The Bronx, The wave Hill House is nestled in the hilly suburb of Riverdale NY. This estate is absolutely Amazing. The Grounds boast beautiful gardens and greenery (Perfect for outdoor weddings) as well as A gorgeous main house with a banquet hall and cocktail area. Wave Hill offers awesome scenery for photos, it is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. 

I fell in love with this place, it felt like a small piece of paradise right in the bronx. I found my self imagining all of the lovely events that I could plan on these grounds, Charity Events, Weddings or an intimate concert the opportunities are limitless. Wave Hill could Easily Be the Backdrop for any event that you have in mind. I would recommend Wave Hill to any of my clients as a venue option and I'm sure that they would fall as much in love with it as I did. Wave hill offers memberships starting at $50 and you get so much in return. 

Wave hill also offers cultural events for children and tours of grounds, Concerts and An annual Picnic to name a few activities. The best part of Wave Hill is that Once you book it as a venue, you will have access to all of the grounds for your private event. Wave hill also offers Catering done by their Exclusive house caterers Great Performances, they will work with you to make you and your Guests experience a memorable one. you can check out the website www.wavehill.org and arrange a visit to expierience the beauty for your self.

TTFN,

PartyPlannerMe

South Beach Not So South Beach

January 15, 2015

Recently I was Invited to go to a friends Birthday Party  in Washington Heights NYC at a location Called South Beach NYC. As soon as I got the invitation I was curious about the location so being the Event Planner that I am, I began doing my research. I had never heard of the place and if you know New York you know that new speak easy’s,  restaurants and lounges are popping up all over the place so I put my feelers out and I asked a couple of people if they had ever been and To my surprise no one I knew had heard of it either,  so my thoughts were this must be a very new spot. I then decided to go straight to the source, I thought any venue worth its salt will have a website so I googled it,  Jackpot I had found the website www.southbeachrestaurantny.com  and began to browse through the gallery and pages of it. Judging from the pictures it was a bright and happy place that was sort of reminiscent of a lounge in Actual South Beach Miami, it made me want to have Blue cocktails (which they do serve but not in the lounge) and relax and let loose. When I arrived I saw that it was a fairly large place divided in two sections, there was the actual restaurant entrance and then the lounge/takeout entrance. It looked like a nice place and as the website mentioned it was a mostly latin crowd, I observed the process of entering into the lounge and there was a two checkpoint process, First where you would pay and then one checkpoint where you would be frisked by the security Guard. Once I had passed the checkpoint process already exhausted by the crowd and may-lay I then began the Coat check process which was another long and hectic line. Finally! I was in to enjoy what I had hoped would be a lovely expierience the lounge was decorated in true south beach style with white couches and tall white tables that people stood around. At each Table there was a bottle menu suggesting that you would have to purchase bottles in order to occupy a table (which made no sense to me). The couches all had seating tables in front of them and on the table there were "RESERVED" place cards which is where I thought should be the necessary bottle purchase areas. The waitresses were Dressed in Scantily Clad rompers with “cheeks exposed” which i didn't think odd since this place was purposing to offer “the south beach Experience” . What i did not understand was that my friend had clearly booked a party but was not offered a designated area and the waitress kept coming over and suggesting that she had to purchase a bottle of some sort to stay there. I started to become uncomfortable as she explained to me How unhappy she was with the service. there were people sitting at the “reserved couches” that were not asked to purchase bottles nor did I see bottles at there tables.  the music was a constant flow of latin music with maybe a song or two that was not. we were never offered an appetizer menu an it is my belief that the lounge area does not serve from the kitchen (since i didn't see anyone eating)  just alcohol and dancing. I started to feel bad for my friend because after all it was her birthday and she was so upset by the treatment she received,  it was almost as if we were invisible. Needless to say, I was very disappointed with South beach NYC. Although they had the Atmosphere down, this place offered nothing else of south beach, it lacked the warmth and happiness of the people and the service and level of Professionalism you get when you visit an actual Miami south beach Restaurant or lounge. I can not recommend this place to anyone although its pretty its not very accommodating which is what I look when I'm scouting Venues for my clients. All in all South beach was not so south beach.  

Amazing Venues/The Don Pancho Expierience

January 9, 2015

Amazing Venues

The Don Pancho Expierience

Back in September before I Decided to do this blog, I went to this awesome little spot in the Bronx Called Don Pancho. It was my cousins birthday and I was there Purely as a guest of hers and not as an Event Planner. I am So not a Bronx Explorer, but I figured hey its right across the bridge and its for my cousins birthday. So I threw on my Aztec Pencil Skirt and made it happen. I jumped in a Cab and it was literally right across the bridge from my native harlem in an industrial area. As I approached I noticed that it was a couple doors down from another local restaurant/lounge, it was not a very big place if I had blinked I would have missed it. Much to my surprise, as I approached and entered the Venue it was neatly organized and had a very modern decor and warm atmosphere to it. its very small but Quaint and extremely inviting.  The food was outstanding and surprise…..in addition to being an Event Planner i am an absolute Foodie!. I Ordered the Crab-cake which was accompanied by an Arugula Salad and some sort of onion crisp. the fried shrimp appetizer was cooked to perfection, accompanied by a fish bowl drink that was a little heavy handed but none the less delicious.  the food was a bit slow on the service but the wait staff was very accommodating and the drinks came within minutes of us being seated. Overall I would definitely Suggest Don Pancho to anyone looking for a nice quaint place to hold an Event as well as anyone just looking for a nice little spot to hang out. Food, Atmosphere, Drinks and great service I was definitely pleasantly surprised. you can check out the website http://www..com/ to get a feel for Don Pancho and make a visit to judge for yourself.

Tata For Now,

PartyPlannerMe