One of the interesting things about weddings is that there are so many things within the ceremony and reception you can take for granted yet so many things you can make your own. Marriage is a venerable tradition/institution in many cultures so there is a certain method to the affair – the most important (and […]
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Wedding Receptions: Served, Buffet, or something else?
One of the recurring themes on the Simple Pleasures blog is the different aspects of celebrating your special day. How do you make the food a distinctive and memorable part of your event that also says who you are? Today we’ll talk about three different ways to do that. Served Meal This is the most […]
Why a corporate retreat is important for a business
Everyone knows about the corporate holiday party,or the occasional corporate outing, but few companies take seriously the notion and importance of an annual company retreat. Such an event can be seen as an unnecessary expense and distraction instead of what it can be: a way to boost profits and reward employees. Today we want to […]
Traditions behind Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
Wedding celebrations aren’t just about feting the bride and groom; they’re also about honoring the friends and family who have supported and loved the couple throughout their relationship and in their individual lives. Bridesmaids and groomsmen deserve to be lauded for their support of the betrothed duo. They’ve likely been there from the beginning, as […]
Crystal Bridges and Motorcoach tours
On November 11, 2011 (11-11-11), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opened to the public. Designed by internationally-known architect Moshe Safdie, who also designed the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts a few hours north in Kansas City, it instantly became a regional attraction for northwest Arkansas, but also southeast Kansas, and eastern Oklahoma. That […]
Wedding Planning Shouldn’t be a hassle
It was so simple—you fell in love, forged an indelible bond, and, at the right moment, you became engaged to be married. You and your fiancé(e) felt carefree, happy, and at ease knowing that the two of you would be side-by-side for life. And you wanted everyone you knew to share in this happiness, so […]