“So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it.” Will friendship bracelets ever go out of style? I sure hope not because they really are a fun and sweet way to celebrate friendship. WE loved creating this custom DIY bracelet wall for the @dphieihq leadership forum a couple weeks ago. Their mission is to make the world a more equitable and kind place which is why members could make a bracelet to keep and make one to donate. 💜💜💜
6 freaking years! I made it 6 years as a small biz owner... and I’m still alive. A little tired but I’m still here planning parties and raising money for my favorite Chicago charities. Seriously thou... It’s been a whirlwind... I survived my biz partner leaving, a pandemic pivot to balloons/ backdrops and then major anxiety on whether or not I would still have a biz if I gave up balloons... but 2024 has been GREAT!! I’ve pivoted back to full and partial planning only and slowed down and taken less clients so I can be more present in my family life. I’m incredible blessed to be able to do something I love, while making money and being able to give back to my community. I thank everyone who has supported me, hired me for their events, referred clients to me, tagged me in their posts, collabed with me and cheered me on over the last 6 years! Team work makes the dream work and I couldn’t do it without all of you! Because of my lovely clients who #purchasewithpurpose WE EVENTS has been able to donate $87,000 over the last 6 years! Side note-Don’t even ask how many tries it took me and @heatherhackneyphoto to make this video 🤪
A little cutie is on the way… 🍊
You can never go wrong with a simple and cute backdrop at any party. While I love a massive install sometimes this is all you need!
@arrowheadwheaton
What I love about @pavingthewayproject is that they “bring to the community what doesn’t come to the community”. It’s an honor and a pleasure to donate another backdrop for their annual breakfast with Santa event. If you have been following us for a while then you probably already know about this amazing org. But if you’re new to following us please check them out. Antonio and his team @pavingthewayproject are doing fabulous things! #supportlocal #communitymatters
Design and backdrops @weeventschicago
Balloons @anna.decor.art
Corporate holiday with less than one week to put it all together. Not bad if I must say.
I can’t decide if I like my tinsel tree or tinsel backdrop better?!?!
Huge thanks to @anna.decor.art for the gorgeous floral and for helping me set this up in a short period of time!
Venue @jparkerchicago
🎞️Lights, Camera, Broadway! 🎞️
Karen got to live the broadway dream for her 60th! What your favorite broadway show? Mine is either Six, Book of Mormon or Lion King.
🏈 GAME DAY 🏈
Everyone’s a football fan now thanks to Taylor Swift 😉
This was a fun party to create! Happy Bday Rayaan!
Party plan / backdrops @weeventschicago
Marquee @alphalitchicago
Soft play/kids tables @swanpartyhire
Venue @thejoinerychicago
You know what the great thing about babies is? They are like little bundles of hope. Like the future In a basket.
- Lish McBride-
This cute baby shower backdrop was from a while ago but I’m just catching up on posting. While I do love the giant backdrops sometimes simple is best.
Venue @pinstripesbbb
Fun Fact: When I started WE EVENTS I only wanted to plan charity and community events. I now love planning a variety of events (except weddings 💍I’m not touching those). But working with Chicago Charitable organizations is always fun because not only do I get to plan a fabulous event but the money raised goes to helping people in our city.
It was an honor and a pleasure to work with @mobilecarechicago on this years “Cheers for Childrens Health” Event held last Thursday June 8. Not only did WE fully plan and execute but WE also created the balloons, coloring wall, signage and created a new game called tooth brush pull which is a fun spin on the old school carnival duck game. Oh you all didnt know WE EVENTS was a one pop shop? 🤣
Haven’t heard of Chicago based charity @mobilecarechicago ? Well let me share a little bit about what they do to help our community.
Mobile Care provides no-cost ASTHMA & DENTAL care to kids in chicagoland thru their mobile clinics. They serve over 8000 kids and families each year. Drop a 🦷or 🫁 if you think this is amazing!
Venue @theduncanflats
ITS FINALLY HERE!!! After been asked by many wedding planners and I have finally completed our NEWEST RENTAL: the 3 piece favor wall. It can hold champgane flutes or really anything you want it to. And yes you can rent the middle or side pieces separately as well. Pricing is up on our website and email us for availability (espcially for summer... we have limited weekends open).
NEWEST RENTAL and we debuted it at the sweetest 16 party for the sweetest 2 birthday girls.
Partial plan/decor/ backdrop @weeventschicago
Venue @hub51
Letters @alphalitchicago
Lighting @standandclap
Question of the day: What’s your favorite cereal? Mine as a kid was smores, which I’m not even sure they make anymore. Or raisin bran but take out the raisins. No joke, I would pour out the box and pick out every single raisin and only eat the flakes. 🤣
Ok so who wants to give me another breakfast themed party to plan?
Cookies @_folkmade
Everything is awesome! I’ve been working with this client for several years now and many themes between her 2 kids. I like to add something extra to all my balloons installs, but for some reason lego themed for balloons had me majorly stumped. Creative rut I guess 🤷🏼♀️
I came up with this idea literally 3 days before. I stuffed over 700 legos inside of clear balloons to add a special touch. Not only did Raju, the bday boy get a way to celebrate but when the balloons start to deflate and not look so good anymore he can pop the balloons and collect a lot of legos! What do you think?
Super awesome right?
The trend that I hope never goes away...
Charcuterie boards. Not only are they beautiful but they are incredible yummy. I’ve been working with Amanda from @nowboardingfoods for years and she’s been wowing all my clients. She can even work with all my allergies... and I have a lot. 😳 Afraid of cooties? Me too, then go for her charcuterie cups.
Fun fact: my daughter says her hummus is the best in the world.
Dave Haufe, Dry Aged 40 years 🤣
Do you think my client was calling her husband old and wrinkly or she’s super witty since the party was at the best steak house in chgo ?
Venue @bavettessteakhouse speakeasy
Decor @weeventschicago
All the details from James Construction party 👷🏼♂️. I’d like to think we nailed 🔨 it! 🤣
Give me all funky balloon stands please! One of my fav things to create. What themed balloon stand do you want to see next? I love a good challenge. The sugar plum fairy one was def in my top 10 favs.
These are almost always priced at $125. So what are you waiting for? Orders yours now for your next party!
Want to know one of my favorite decor items to make? Its these funky balloon stands. They look great flanking a sign, a bar, sweets table or in entry way. They are also perfect for smaller spaces while making a big impact. Oh and they are super budget friendly and easy to transport home after your event to keep the party going. These were for a mitzvah but the themes are endless.
Fun Fact: I have never done a serious holiday card. Yes, I have the cute family phtoos each year but Ill never use them for our end of year holiday card. I much prefer a silly card.
Huge thanks to @heatherhackneyphoto for capturing my idiot partner messing with me in this photo.
Happiest holidays to all my followers, clients and everyone who has supported WE EVENTS!
❄️Walking in a winter wonderland❄️ All my favorites… Gorgeous floral by @medillhousedesign , linens from @bbjlatavola , @alphalitchicago and planning, backdrop and balloons by us.
AND.... shout out to the best hotel to work with ever @hyattcentricmagmile
Thanks Erica / Level 9 for having us help decorate your holiday party!
