YPD Events

08/23/2019

Elopement wedding on the Metolius River. Beautiful couple, beautiful day, beautiful wedding.

04/06/2018

Such a lovely evening of tasting all the delicious things at Bleu Bite Catering’s open house! A great company and I look forward to working with them in the future!

02/12/2018

The Grand Opening of Too Sweet Cakes was an incredible time and I was so happy to be a part of it. Hoping all events are as sweet as this one was!

12/20/2017

The last four days of SantaLand in the Old Mill District are today-Saturday, 11am-5pm. We open the doors at 10:45 to sign up. No reservations so come get signed up then enjoy some time playing in SantaLand or go shopping, eat lunch or see a movie in The Old Mill! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to everyone!

12/19/2017

Big changes are coming for YPD Events! The last 14 years have been wonderful and filled with amazing events and truly great relationships with vendors & clients. I am happy to announce today that I have sold YPD Events to Noel Wood, a long standing employee and friend. I will be pursuing real estate and excited for this new adventure. Thank you to everyone who trusted me with their events & helped me in this amazing business. Noel is amazing & is excited to continue with the same integrity, excellence & friendliness this business has been built on. Please continue to refer YPD Events to everyone you know! You will absolutely love working with Noel. Merry Christmas ! A’Leah Knight

12/03/2017

Coordinated another Christmas Party for Bend Surgery Center. Always so much fun & a great group of people. Tonight one department did the whole thriller dance & did it well!

11/24/2017

It’s that time of year again when I get to coordinate one of the most fun events of the year! Bring your kiddos to come see Santa fly in via helicopter tomorrow at Les Schwab Amphitheater at 10am then he’ll be at SantaLand in the Old Mill (by Orange Theory & Athleta) until 5pm.

09/15/2017

Wine sale going on now at World Market! Great deals & even better if you buy 4 or more. Stock up for your next event!

08/23/2017

If you are getting married don't miss out on this great opportunity! This is a friend of mine who is a Pastor & Chaplain. He is offering to marry couples for free & it includes marriage counseling!

08/17/2017

I've coordinated weddings for many years and the following is a list of some rules I've come up with for wedding guests:
1. Dress appropriately (be modest-no plunging necklines, wear wedges not heels on grass ladies, no jeans guys & please no flip flops!).
2. Be on time (preferably 15min-1/2hr early-if you are late be very careful walking in as you may be walking down the isle with the Wedding Party).
3. Bring a gift (preferably one from the Bride & Groom's registry).
4. RSVP every time by date listed on invitation.
5. Stay for the Reception.
6. Don't bring kids unless it's specifically requested or your kids have a special bond with the Bride or Groom (exception: nursing babies).
7. This isn't about you. It's about the Bride & Groom (keep this in mind with how much you drink, how loud you are, and all of the above).
8. No speeches unless specifically asked.
9. Don't take seconds unless there is a lot left (both dinner & dessert).
10. Refer to the picture above. Always.

08/05/2017

From a Mother of a Bride...

07/30/2017

Another gorgeous wedding with some of the kindest people! Congratulations Shane & Holly! Too Sweet Cakes Bleu Bite Catering

06/25/2017

Congratulations Charlie & Mandy! Such a gorgeous setting for an intimate & sweet wedding.

06/17/2017

Safeway is having an amazing wine sale right now so stock up if you have an event coming up!

06/14/2017

I will never take for granted the kind people I get to work with. Their events always end with me a little sad I don't get to meet with them anymore, wonderful thank you notes like this & often times friendships.

05/23/2017

Central Oregon wedding scene...I love our vibe!
http://www.bendbulletin.com/lifestyle/5298773-151/new-wedding-trends-hit-central-oregons-food-scene?referrer=fpblob

Bend’s wedding scene is a bustling one. The well-regarded food scene, a variety of DJs and bands, and the natural backdrop of the Cascade Mountains, make it an enticing wedding venue. While some couples stick to the classic wedding ceremony and reception, others are foregoing tradition for something...

05/15/2017

As a Wedding Planner I agree with all of this except the garter & bouquet toss are still pretty popular & if the Bride has a Father it's so precious to see him give her away. The rest of it-take notes future Brides & Grooms!

http://www.fashionbeans.com/content/overrated-wedding-trends-that-need-to-be-retired?rtg=dailyvibeshp-URlIZh¶m4=fsb-fni-fbss-1789-us-mo-ocpm¶m5=10154383427601186¶m6=23842583811080669

Ditch the outdated ideas.