Do Extraordinary - Part II

For the second year in a row I was able to stand along side some of my favorite peers and represent the Houston Chapter at the Annual Conference for the National Association of Catering and Events.  The Enjoy Events team took home the 2011 Best Guest Table Presentation for Kaleigh + Jared's remarkable wedding.  The team we worked alongside to complete the masterpiece of art was the perfect combination of passon and I will personally hold this event in my memory for a lifetime.   I am thrilled to represent all of them through this award and am more than happy that this celebration of love was recognized with a national award.

I spoke of doing extraordinary things the last time I wrote about taking home a national award and there are a few people who represent this well. I had the pleasure of working along side Shelly Kent and Jill Vidal, two amazing extraordinary guru's as their Entertainment Chair for 2011 NACE Wedding Trends event.  They represented the Houston chapter be taking home a long-time-coming-award for Best Chapter Program of the Year.  There was not a dry eye in the Houston chapter.  That journey was remarkable and no small feat.

Lisa Carruth, Braeburn Country Club did extraordinary and took home the 2011 Best Wedding Event of the Year.  

And for two years in a row, the NACE Student Chapter gurus represented by being honored with the Student Member of Year award.

I am thrilled my path has crossed Stephaine Truett, who kicked some guru extraordinary butt and was awarded the 2012 Foundation of NACE Vince DeFinis Scholarship.

And, if this was not enough, Lisa Hopkins, Director of Catering at the Houstonian and mentor to many is our new NACE National President, while Adam Reiner, Director of Catering at the Westin Galleria is in control of finances as the NACE National Treasure, and Gary Baumann, Director of Royal Sonesta Hotel is the NACE Foundation President.   To top of it, the nation and everyone in the New Orleans Marriott knew Houston was in the house.  

Guitars n' Cars

A person who commits to serve in the military and protect the great land of our country is one of the most selfless things I can think of.  I can comprend so many things, but the training and sacrifice the men and women do is remarkable and mind blowing to me. To the men and women  of service, we are grateful for your amazing dedication.

When Enjoy Events was approached to partner with the Houston Construction Industry Auto Show and  the Clunn family (Kaleigh & Jared) to raise money to build a kitchen facility for the US Vets we were delighted for the opportunity to pay it forward.   The two-day event started with an evening dinner reception showcasing 40 of the most remarkable cars along side 40 vintage guitars.  The Guitars 'n Cars event was born and brought in a record number of financial support though tickets, silent auction, and car raffle.

Barbara + Jonathan

Love is an emotion of a strong affection and personal attachment.  It could be something tangible or not.  It could be something big or small.   In the end, it always makes your toes tingle.  

Love is...creating an amazing stationary design and finding a great find at a yard sale.

Mustang Shrimp Boil

This annual celebration always takes on an ambitious theme and delivers above expectations every time.  This year was set to even exceed those goals.  With samba dancers, ariel bartenders, stilt-walkers/dancers/jugglers, face painters, strolling tables, silk aerialist, and life size puppets, the guest were entertained during this action packed lunch.  The theme was rio-carnival and even the employees got into the action with their face masks, feathers, and colorful shirts as well as bar stations mimicking floats.  It was a hip-shaking-good-time.

Event Manager and Designers: Enjoy Events

Atmospheric Entertainment:  J & D Entertainment and Puppet Pizzazz

Event Decor:  Let It Fly

Rentals:  Prestigious Event Rentals

Venue:  Houston Farm and Ranch

Shrimp Boil:  Louisana Fine Foods

Cupcakes: Cupcake Central

Photography:  Steve Lee Photography

Enjoy the highlights.

Weddings in Houston Feature

We are honored to be featured in the latest Weddings in Houston edition showcasing a table design at the I Do Bridal Soirée. The design was inspired by one of our favorite clients celebrating her wedding day later this month.  Just a small sample of what we have in store for Becky & Trevor.

Father's Day tribute

A father is an irreplaceable figure in every little girl’s life.  He usually assumes the role of hero, friend, role model, and her favorite man in the world. Over the years, we have had the opportunity to meet many wonderful fathers as they have helped play a special role in their daughter’s big day.  

Mustang Engineering Chili/BBQ Cook Off

Team building is an important factor in any environment, its focus is to specialize in bringing out the best in a team to ensure self development, positive communication, leadership skills and the ability to work closely together as a team to problem solve.   Team building can be seen in many forms and refers to a wide range of activities.  I am thrilled to have a client whose company recognizes team building programs are essential to companies moral and support.   Team building events are by no means an easy task, especially when you have to execute over 120 of them for varies departments.  There are many people behind the scenes who spend many sleepless nights to come up with a new creative idea and execute them with great ease.  The Mustang Engineering Chili/BBQ Cook Off is a program that has been around for many years and and brings the entire corporation together for one huge team building extravganza.  The annual show down of who will reign supreme in the slow simmering of great seasonings and spices!  Not only is the direction to cook and grill your heart out, but to truly get involved and decorate your booth.  From skits to costumes, do not hold back.  This year was no exception.

The winners:

Indemnify This, Shoztogoya and The Beginning of Thangs placed 1^st- 3^rd in Chili
SPG’s Freak Show won People’s Choice BBQ 

Showmanship winners:  The Beginning of Thangs and Fright Night Chili

The ancillary ingredients:

Event Planning:  Enjoy Events

Catering:  Bailey Connor Catering

Rentals/Tents:  Prestigious Event Rentals

Disposable Product:  Your Green 2 Go

Photography:  Laura Burlton