..::B is for Blair's Blog::..: Event Planning = MY HEART

As many of you may know, I have a huge passion for planning and organizing anything! About 3 months ago, I landed my dream job! I am now an official "Event Coordinator" at TCU for Donor Relations and I love it!!! Recently, at work I have been doing so many fun things, I thought I would share some with everyone.

Setting up a tasting with our catering dept. for 3 events we are holding in March (2 dinners, 1 lunch) - look at the yummy stuff we are going to be tasting! This will make you hungry!!!

Mixed Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Candied Walnuts and Feta Cheese
Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Chipotle Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Corn Relish
Chocolate Stout Cake with Bailey’s Cream frosting
Baby Blue Salad with Fresh Pears with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Wilted Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Caramelized Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast with Fontina and Bing Cherries
Prosciutto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce
White Chocolate Mousse in Crisp Tuille Cup with Fresh Berries and
Blackberry Coulis Drizzle
Cornish game hen plate (no bones) with wild rice and haricots verts (green beans)

Setting up a time to go check out table cloths, napkins and chargers - SO FUN!!!
Scheduling a time for a person to come look at an event space in regards to set up. For one of our events, we will have to construct a stage, entrance, reception area and dinner seating. We will be taking a blank pallet and working from scratch to create something amazing! I will def. post pics of this one!
Pricing and setting up all vendors - everything from rentals, lighting, sound, catering, florist, etc.
Speaking of florist - we just met with him in regards to our vision for one of our events. We are celebrating a 25th Anniversary and we want to incorporate silver as much as possible. Silver represents 25 years, if you didn't know - So pretty to work with!!!
Meeting with a group of people in regards to parking, the flow of people into the event, what entrance would be best and valet.
And, I was invited to be on a committee to help plan all the events for our new stadium re-opening and dedication!! I accepted... of course! So exciting! It is going to be amazing, check it out here - Amon G. Carter Stadium

There are so many more things that go into planning a large event, but I just wanted to share a couple of neat things with you. I have included below some event pics that have come out of our office. Remember, I have only been here for 3 months - the other people in my office are absolutely amazing at what they do and they def. had the upper hand in the ones I am highlighting below....