Event Accomplished

04/23/2024

What a priviledge it was to support this wonderful organization again in planning its annual gala, which had a special guest this year receiving its Sizanani Award. Photo by Ashlee Wilcox Photography

We were truly honored to have Lawrence O'Donnell present the Sizanani Award to Dr. Anthony Fauci at our annual gala on Saturday. Congratulations, Dr. Fauci, and thank you for your extraordinary work in the fight to protect children's health in the global battle with HIV and AIDS.
https://www.globalcampsafrica.org/partners


Photo credit https://www.facebook.com/AshleeWilcoxPhotography/

04/17/2024

We are excited to support once again at their gala this week, raising funds to provide HIV/AIDS education and life skills programs for disadvantage youths in South Africa​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​.

01/01/2023

A new year full of possibilities. How will you fill yours? Cheers to 2023, to good health, to good friends, to whatever brings you joy!

12/25/2022

"Into this climate of fear and apprehension, Christmas enters, Streaming lights of joy, ringing bells of hope. And singing carols of forgiveness high up in the bright air." . Merry Christmas!

07/29/2022

#2004. At our wedding, for the tea ceremony & cocktail hour, I changed into a traditional Chinese kwa/kua. I found out years later that my father-in-law thought I was a waitress. Yeah. The kwa is a 2-piece where the skirt has a draw string top. It was so comfortable I didn't want to put my white dress back on! Happy to us!

03/24/2022

03/18/2022

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02/14/2022

Sending much love & virtual hugs to all!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​

02/01/2022

Year of the Tiger - my year (figures)! On , you always greet friends & family with "Happy New Year 新年快樂" followed by another wish, usually one that mentions good fortune, good health, good wishes.

01/14/2022

I am pleased to announce that Event Accomplished is honored to be selected as one of the best Wedding Planners in the Washington, DC area by Washingtonian Weddings and Washingtonian. More than anything, this honors my team's hard work and dedication, especially after such a challenging and stressful year. I am humbled to still be included in the company of such esteemed professionals. Thank you to our clients for trusting us and event partners for their support and encouragement. — Vicky

01/13/2022

05/19/2021

A little "get to know you" Cocktails & Conversations with AWP of Greater Washington, DC this afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to chat! - Vicky

02/23/2021

FACTS
- Events in Washington, DC bring in over $1 billion in estimated tax revenue annually to the city.
- Currently, DC is actively losing events to Virginia, Maryland, and other states.
- Events need more time to plan: i.e. if the permissible capacity of restaurants changed tomorrow, establishments would be able to handle and manage changes easier than the events community. Events need more runway to plan.
- Increased capacity at venues is the starting point to get the whole industry back to work.
- The DC event industry is READY and WILLING to do whatever we have to move on to the next steps.

HOW TO DO THIS SAFELY
- The events industry is prepared to re-open while following all COVID-19 compliance guidelines from the city.
- Most venues, planning/producing companies, and catering companies have a COVID compliance officer on staff.
- Venues have made adaptations of their facilities to accommodate reopening guidelines.
- All vendors have adapted to accommodate COVID-19 compliance guidelines.
- The events industry is inherently creative and will introduce event adaptations to fit the new guidelines.
Mayor Bowser / Ralph Northam / Larry Hogan

01/19/2021

I am pleased to announce that Event Accomplished is honored to be selected as one of the best Wedding Planners in the Washington, DC area by Washingtonian Weddings and Washingtonian. Thank you to all the support and trust our clients and event partners have placed in us throughout the years; and to the hard work and dedication from my team (Jen Briley Dannaher, Juanice Jenkins, Kristine Poplawski Thomas). Especially after such a difficult year filled with self doubt and bleak outlooks, I am even more humbled to still be included in the company of such esteemed professionals. — Vicky

10/26/2020

Just found this article we had contributed to back in early summer. Many of the ideas here from me and other wedding planners still hold true on what to consider if your wedding plans are affected by Covid.

Wedding postponement wine glasses. Decorative protective masks. These are signs of our COVID-19 pandemic-tainted times. What to do about the already planned wedding? Postpone? Cancel? Intimate ceremonies — immediate family only — with the larger celebration postponed are increasingly popular. Ho...

07/29/2020

I’m one of 12 million Americans who works in the live events industry. Today we’re asking , to include support for hardworking people like us in the next stimulus bill. Please show your support at https://bit.ly/30kVQrV

Photo 2: Casey Templeton

07/27/2020

. This campaign has provided an introspective opportunity for me to revisit what I like most about corporate events. I enjoy the challenge of taking an event concept and weaving it throughout the event for our clients - even in small opportunities like a custom cocktail napkin with a drink recipe, tying in with the "sharing" concept. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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With a workforce of 12 million people in the US, many of whom are independent contractors and micro businesses, the live events industry could use your support to stay afloat. We can't wait to get back to helping our clients make new connections & reinforce existing ones.

07/07/2020

. You know what I miss most about social events? Being a part of our clients' biggest celebrations like this 50th birthday party last summer - the biggest smiles, warmest hugs, hearty laughs, buzz of conversations. I miss the energy! The events industry, made up of thousands of micro and small businesses, has been hit particularly hard globally due to this pandemic - first ones to shut down and the last ones to come back. Imagine a year's planned revenue wiped away. We can't wait to get back to the business of celebrations! Photo: Kurstin Roe Photography⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

is an advocacy campaign to bring awareness to the struggles of this wide-reaching industry

01/21/2020

Thanks to Martha Stewart Weddings for including us in this article, where we offer some advice on what to expect when you are getting ready to book your wedding venue. This is a timely article as couples become engaged and you need to get your finances in order as you plan your wedding. As weddings can be a big expense especially in major metropolitan areas like DC, you often need money up front for deposits and retainers. Check it out!

If you're just embarking on your wedding-planning journey, one of the first to-dos on your list is likely booking a venue. This is an ideal…