Lisa Michele Designs

07/16/2024

INFLATION, INFLATION, INFLATION!!!! Explaining to potential clients the cost for event design is a daily effort . This article on is spot on when it comes to event decor costs . https://www.brides.com/average-cost-of-wedding-decorations-8419095

06/20/2024

Just a little bit of GLAM for a Garden Party themed Meet & Greet .

06/11/2024

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✨ As we approach our 4-year anniversary on June 16th, we can’t help but reflect back on our 1-year milestone, celebrated with our incredible Washington DC Area Members and streamed virtually. It was an exciting time for us, starting this journey together and building something new and groundbreaking!⁠
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To all our A1’s from day one, tap in if you’ve been locked in with us since year 1! Let us know in the comments below.⁠❤️⁠
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Be sure to Join us virtually as we toast to four years of excellence, unity, and groundbreaking achievements in the wedding and event planning industry. Tap the Events link in our bio to join the celebration! 🥂✨⁠

Our anniversary is June 16th, but we are celebrating it on Thur., June 20th at 6pm
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📅 Date: June 20th⁠ at 6pm⁠
📍 Location: Virtual Party⁠
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Our Motto: “We have become the change we want to be”⁠
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06/03/2024

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🎉Hey, party people! Get the confetti ready because is turning four, and we’re about to throw the virtual bash of the year! 🥳⁠
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🥂Mark your calendars for Wed., June 20th, and join us for a toast to four incredible years of The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals (NSBWEP). We’re talking about a celebration packed with joy, reflection, and of course, lots of virtual fun!⁠
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It’s been a journey filled with major wins and unwavering dedication to excellence since NSBWEP kicked off in the summer of 2020. And guess what? We’re just getting started! With big plans to expand our reach across states and beyond, while keeping education and financial empowerment front and center for our members.⁠
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So, as we raise our glasses to the past and look ahead to the future, let’s keep building this legacy together. Cheers to four years of NSBWEP, and to countless more to come!⁠
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Get ready for a night filled with:⁠
🔸Special Guest Appearance & Words of Empowerment from the fabulous !⁠
🔸Live Deejay spinning the tunes⁠
🔸Virtual Cocktails to keep the party vibes flowing⁠
🔸Virtual Photo Booth for those picture-perfect memories⁠
🔸Insights into NSBWEP’s journey so far and our exciting vision for the future!⁠
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Best part? This party is open to ALL, and it’s totally complimentary! 🎉⁠
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🥳TAP THE LINK IN OUR BIO to join the celebration and let’s make some unforgettable memories together! Happy Anniversary, NSBWEP! ⁠
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Our Motto: “We have become the change we want to be”⁠
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06/01/2024

Happy Pride Month!!! Love is Love and that is all we need. 🌈

05/27/2024

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🌟LIVE WEBINAR ALERT: MASTERING EVENT EXPERIENCES IN THE LUXURY MARKET🌟: Our hosts have extensive experience and background in luxury events, and will set the stage for an insightful discourse. The presentation will emphasize the necessity of a mindset shift, one that aligns with the high expectations of luxury clients, and the creation of an environment that caters to their sophisticated tastes.⁠
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Learning Objectives:⁠
▪️Understand the Luxury Mindset: Learn to adopt and foster a mindset that meets the high expectations of luxury clients, enabling them to create an environment that resonates with the exclusivity and sophistication of the luxury market.⁠
▪️Define and Assess Luxury Events: Gain the ability to define “luxury” within the event planning context, assess appropriate budgets, and understand the tools and processes required for managing high-end events and client relations.⁠
▪️ Communicate Effectively with Luxury Clients: Master the language and communication skills necessary to engage with luxury clients, including the use of industry-specific terms and the development of strong vendor relationships that reflect luxury standards.⁠
▪️Design and Execute Luxury Events: Learn to design luxury events with attention to detail, from floor plans and rentals to production timelines and visuals, ensuring each event is a unique and memorable experience that epitomizes luxury.⁠
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PANELISTS/SPEAKERS: ⁠
🎤 Jamésa Alexander is the founder and visionary behind ⁠
🎤 Lauren Dickens is a seasoned event planner and the creative force behind ⁠
🎤 Brittny Bagley is the Chief Visionary Officer and Owner of ⁠
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TAP THE LINK IN OUR BIO TO LEARN MORE + REGISTER TODAY!⁠
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Our Motto: “We have become the change we want to be”⁠
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05/27/2024

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🌟LIVE WEBINAR ALERT: HEY! YOU’RE DOING TOO MUCH! YOU WERE NOT CREATED TO WIN BY YOURSELF! 🌟 As entrepreneurs, especially with our Superman/Superwoman cape in tow, we tend to be easily overwhelmed running our businesses. We generally fall victim to not taking the ample time to realize we need help to balance the weight of running a business. But we need the RIGHT kind of help! This workshop is a discussion about how to identify the personnel resources that you need for stress-free business growth and strategy.⁠
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Learning Objectives:⁠
▪️ Learn why you were not created to win by yourself.⁠
▪️ How to identify the type of assistance you need to help your business grow while sustaining a balanced lifestyle.⁠
▪️ How to trust the process in finding the RIGHT kind of help to enhance your success in life and in business.⁠
▪️ Learn methods of identifying resources needed for business growth. A worksheet will be provided to all attendees.⁠
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🎤About Our Speaker: LUCRETIA WILLIAMS is the President and CEO of Distinct Event Planning, LLC (DEP) – a premier event management & design firm. With over 26 years of event planning experience, Lucretia is an adaptable, “take-charge” event planner with a talent for special-event management and outstanding customer service.⁠
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Trusted as the “go-to” event specialist; she has mastered the art of planning and designing corporate, nonprofit, and social events. Lucretia and her team specialize in planning culturally inclusive, large-scale corporate events where your guests can connect and collaborate, leaving them feeling valued and appreciated while amplifying their brand.⁠
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Their client roster includes Victoria’s Secret & Co., NiSource, NBA, and Hennessy to name a few.⁠
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🎟️TAP THE LINK IN OUR BIO TO REGISTER⁠
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Our Motto: “We have become the change we want to be”⁠
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05/02/2024

When Love is present for all to see, the glow is everlasting . Congratulations to Annie & Bobby. It was truly a beautiful day. Photography by .

04/12/2024

Creating a legacy and a chance to give back. Our next great adventure .

04/10/2024

The sincerity of the hugs received are a true testament of the love and support built in this organization.

03/27/2024

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Join NSBWEP and ILEA Greater Philadelphia on March 28th for legal talk with attorney Leah Weinberg of Oduberg Law ! Conversations that CONNECT!

REGISTER via the link in our bio!

03/25/2024

A organization to call home.

Why is it crucial for Black Event Professionals to join NSBWEP's dynamic membership?

In an industry where collaboration and support are paramount, becoming part of NSBWEP feels like discovering a lifeline amidst a sea of challenges - establishing connections with like-minded peers who evolve into your steadfast support network; an extended family always there to lend a hand.

With a presence spanning across 20+ U.S. States, we form a vast network that functions like a well-connected conglomerate - seamlessly intertwined and poised for success. Our community understands the unique obstacles and opportunities inherent in Black entrepreneurship.

Covering over 20+ professional categories, our diversity reflects a thriving ecosystem of expertise.

Recognize the vital role of your network—it serves as the foundation upon which you gain access to a wealth of insights, collaboration, and motivation. Embrace the opportunity to join NSBWEP's esteemed collective of professionals, prepared to excel with grace and finesse.

BECOME A MEMBER: https://nsbwep.com/membership/membership-join/

Our Motto: “We have become the change we want to be”

02/12/2024

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Join NSBWEP and ILEA Greeter Philadelphia on March 28th for legal talk with attorney Leah Weinberg of Oduberg Law ! Conversations that CONNECT!

REGISTER via the link in our bio!

01/24/2024

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WASHINGTON DC: Join us in collaboration with on February 21st in North Bethesda. We are paying homage to Black History Month with an electrifying panel discussion with and to discuss “Black Trailblazers in Hospitality and Event...Then & Now”.

REGISTER TODAY!
WWW.NSBWEP.COM/EVENTS

01/15/2024

Yesterday was a Beautiful Day. Cheers and BIG hugs to my friend and .conniegilmore .

01/08/2024

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WEBINAR ALERT! Is your small business established as an LLC? This webinar is for you! There is a new regulation you need to know about! Join us for a live webinar with attorney, Allison Cochran of Cochran Esquire, who is going to dissect this new regulation and how it applies to our small business.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!!! 🎆🎈🎊 Here goes 2024!!!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year to all my family and friends!! May 2024 be good to you and bring you all that you desire .

12/25/2023

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!!!!!

12/13/2023

It’s a joyous time of year and we are already for some family time . We will be closed 15 December 2023 and return 3 January 2024. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season.

12/07/2023

Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year. What say the masses??

12/02/2023

Last Wedding of the year. Nothing but greenery and candles .

11/27/2023

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We are excited about our Washington DC Holiday Party as the UNCLE NEAREST PREMIUM WHISKEY brand will be onsite to give us the history of the ground-breaking Black-Owned business that is opening doors and breaking glass ceilings for us all! We hope to see you on December 12th for our Golden Holiday Celebration (don't forget to wear something gold!), Uncle Nearest libations, dancing, and networking with dynamic DC area event professionals! Tag a friend in the comments to attend!

REGISTER: WWW.NSBWEP.COM/EVENTS

11/27/2023

ITS CYBER MONDAY!!!!! We love the holiday season and here is our gift to you. TODAY ONLY, 20% off any of our 2023 Design collections. This is valid for NEW CLIENT 2023/2024 events only. Contracts must be signed today by 11:59pm. This offer will not be extended beyond CYBER Monday. Contact us today to lock in this gift today.

11/24/2023

BOOM!!! Black Friday Flash Sale ends tonight at 11:59pm. For NEW Clients only .

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone .Much love to you and your families .

11/16/2023

NSBWEP Members collaborating is a MAJOR WIN for the industry!!!
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We are so excited to announce one our collaborating partners for our upcoming EXCLUSIVE dessert tasting event “A Dessert Experience with 5-12 Dessert”.

Meet “Kashe” from
876 Events and Rentals, LLC is a special events and rental company. They specialize in providing budget friendly furniture, small decorative items, backdrops and professional planning, coordination, and design for special events and weddings.
They are also fellow members of
We are super excited to have them on board!

11/08/2023

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🎄THE BLACKOUT HOLIDAY SOCIAL (NYC)🎄 It’s the end of the year and we want to celebrate with you! Come mix, mingle, and deck the halls with some of your favorite industry peers from the NY-NJ-CT tristate area!⁠
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Your ticket includes: Networking Cocktail Reception, Live Entertainment by , and a guaranteed great time!⁠
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📍THE STYLE MARC STUDIO⁠
200 W 138TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10030⁠
🗓THUR, NOV 30, 2023⁠
⏰️6:00PM EST⁠
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REGISTER: LINK IN BIO⁠
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Our Motto: “We have become the change we want to be”⁠
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11/07/2023

We are beyond excited and humbled to announce our recent certification as a certified black owned business by for our parent company !!!! As a subsidiary of our parent company, we are committed to the goal of standing and striving for excellence. Many thanks to for providing the platform that allows its members to expand its footprint in the industry . HUGE thanks to for providing the platform of certification and allowing us to expand our reach!!!

11/03/2023

Somebody’s “Harlem Night’s” themed birthday/casino night is about to be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!! Thanks to for the new collection.