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Happy Event Co. is Birmingham, Alabama's premier event design, planning and production company.

Barbara Gaines Kenyon is the owner of Happy Event Company and Happy City Box. She has a Master’s degree from Auburn University in event management as well as two decades of envisioning, designing, creating, and executing events. By tapping into the body’s four key happiness drivers—dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins—she has crafted joy-inducing events from Birmingham to London. When the

event industry ground to a halt due to the pandemic, Barbara quickly pivoted and developed a new happiness delivery system—the Happy City Box. Each box is filled with items from local retailers and makers; these items specifically connect with those four emotional drivers, allowing Barbara to deliver happiness to a whole new crowd. Whether customizing boxes or designing events, Barbara’s mission and business goals are simple: She believes in excellent standards of service and strives to exceed her clients’ expectations by creating moments that bring people happiness.

04/10/2024

Happy Friday! Just got my dopamine boost getting to meet Val! 🐕 😍

25/11/2023

Happy Iron Bowl Day in Heaven 🧡💙 I love you, Daddy .gaines
xo, my broken heart

02/11/2023

Pink, Sunshine, Auburn & California…just a few of my favorite things…

27/10/2023

💛I was grateful to see this Crisis Call Box on the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a reminder that even when life APPEARS to be beautiful & perfect all around; whether it’s a person and their smile or our surroundings…everyone is experiencing some sort of pain.
Two calls to action:
1. If you are hurting & feeling isolated, remember that the world loves you and needs you. You are unique & special & loved! Give yourself grace! If you reach out - you will see there IS HELP. THERE IS HOPE!
2. Please keep this yellow call box in mind: Be available, make yourself aware & sensitive to the pain others may be experiencing around you. Smile at strangers & actively love your friends & family. Let other humans know how valuable they are. You CAN make a difference for the better in the world. BE THE CALL BOX!

#741741

22/10/2023

🥂 Kindness and dear friends is one of the best journeys a person can be on! Love these people!

15/10/2023

Guess which pumpkin we chose?!

27/09/2023

Always a pleasure working with TASSCO’s president, David Patton on their annual sales conference. This year we are at Stay tune…it’s going to be a fun week!

11/07/2023

Hello friends! I rarely post about business here but after all my family & I have walked through over the past year, I’m finally redirecting more of my efforts toward work which thankfully is also my passion! So here’s a shameless plug for my company: HAPPY! 😉…If you need help planning a corporate event, look no further! As owner of Happy Event Co & Happy City Box, I am a seasoned corporate event specialist for both in person & virtual events. I bring the success and happiness to your gatherings, ensuring seamless ex*****on and unforgettable experiences. From dinners to galas to conferences, my expertise covers it all. Let’s create an event that leaves a lasting impression! DM me for details & feel free to share this post, as well. Thank you! 💛

19/06/2023

💝Happy Birthday Ashley! You are a beautiful gift from God to all who know you!

03/06/2023

This should be everyone’s Saturday Mission ☝🏼🤗💖
Thank you for sharing these beautiful words. You are a gift to the world!

01/06/2023

🏆It’s always an honor to work with Banks Academy & spend an evening with these incredible students and recognize their achievements! Happy Event Co & Banks created another successful annual fundraiser for these students. Banks Academy is a private school in the city of Birmingham; giving students grades 6-12 another choice in education. These fundraisers make it possible to offer scholarships to all, thus eliminating any financial obstacle for students and their families. If you know of anyone interested please reach out to ♥️💙

29/03/2023

💛Grateful for individuals I get to meet through work that are both beautiful inside and out and want to join in the mission to spread happiness in a world that so desperately needs it! You are truly MARVELOUS!!!!

20/03/2023

Happy First Day of SPRING! Enjoy this reading by Cleo Wade on gratitude ☀️🌷

02/02/2023

🎨What a gift it was to escape to for some creative expression therapy! Thank you & for making this possible!!! What an amazing evening!

24/12/2022

❤️🤍♥️Did you know?! A common folkloric story of the origin of candy canes says that in 1670, in Cologne, Germany, the choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral, wishing to remedy the noise caused by children in his church during the Living Crèche tradition of Christmas Eve, asked a local candy maker for some "sugar sticks" for them.

…Brilliant! 🤣😂🤣

16/12/2022

🎄Trying to find balance this holiday season with a Tree Pose. I like to call it my “Christmas Tree” pose 😬😅 Anyone else feel a little wonky like this?

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26/11/2022

💫Happy Shop Small Saturday!!!
Join us for Mimosas & Holiday Shopping on Oak Grove Road in West Homewood!

23/11/2022

🍁GRATEFUL for clients that desire to express love & gratitude for their loved ones with custom Happy City Thanksgiving Boxes!

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Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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Happy First Day of SPRING! Enjoy this reading by Cleo Wade on gratitude ☀️🌷

💖It’s a great day when you get to see the lovely @carriepittmanart and be surrounded by all of her stunning art work! 💖Have we mentioned how much we love having her hand painted hearts in our Valentine’s Day Boxes?! 💗We love the way she creates such amazing color stories! Her unique style is HAPPY, fun, peaceful, elegant & dreamy…all wrapped up together! 💝Stop by her Homewood gallery: Canvas, and you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about! 💗If you want your own Carrie Pitman Hill original heart art, order your Happy City ❤️Day box today…we only have a few left! 😍 Link in Bio❣️ Happycitybox.com #localartist #heartart #birmingham #birminghamartist #valentinesday #happy #love #bemine #galentinesday #valentine #valentinegift #valentinebox #scienceofhappiness #supportlocal #shopsmall

❤️We love these Sweet Sentiments Spatulas from @lovelesscafe in Nashville: Included in every Happy City Valentine’s Day Box to make you even happier when you bake that amazing Pound Cake by @shopwemade ❣️ Only a few boxes left! Order Today! #valentinesday #valentinesdaybox #lovelesscafe #spatula #happy #happycitybox #love #bake #baking

⛄️ Happy Snow Day! ❄️ Happy Pretend-You-Get-to-Play-in-the-Snow-Day too! 🤍Yes, we love the snow but today we are enjoying being cozy & warm while building Happy City Boxes to ring in the New Year for some awesome individuals & businesses out there that want to spread happiness! 🤩🎉 #happycitybox #happy #scienceofhappiness #snowday #givehappygethappy #supportsmallbusiness

✨We are thrilled to feature these scenic masterpieces in our Christmas box this season! ✨These hand painted holiday gems are original works by local portrait artist Gail Gaines and we couldn’t be more captivated by her work! ✨Her harmonious blend of greens and blues have these uniquely charming scenes oozing with tranquility and Yuletide delight. ✨We only have a limited amount of these treasures, so place an order today at: https://happyeventco.com/shop Link in bio 😉 #buylocal #supportsmallbusiness #merrychristmas #happyholidays #holidaygifts #christmasgifts #christmasart #happy #givehappygethappy

⚡️”If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.” -Marc Anthony 💛If you are the giver or getter of a Happy City Box, you should know that we may have a little too much fun some days. 🎸Air guitar anyone?! 😉 💛Give Happy! Get Happy! #happycitybox #happybox #happy #scienceofhappiness #fun #smile #bekind #happinessactivator #dopamine #serotonin #oxytocin #endorphins #corporategifts #employeeappreciation #employeegifts #holidaygifts #buylocal #supportlocal

🐈‍⬛☀️🎼Warning: Oxytocin Boost! 😍 We couldn’t resist sharing these furry little “happies” with you!🥰 How adorable are these babies, “Mic” & “Jag?!” Meow!! 🥰😂💖😍 #ohhappydays #happy #oxytocin #boostyourhappiness #meow #kittens #happycat #givehappygethappy

💕Yes!🤩 “WOW MOM!” Celebrate the moms in your life with a Happy City Box designed just for the lovely mothers that make the world go ‘round. And if you’re a mom & want one of these beauties...just tag someone below & give them a hint! 😉 Link in bio! Happy Mother’s Day! 💕 @shallawistasale @steelcitypops @ohenrys @themarfarm @freedomsoaps @domicile_homewood @waxandtin 💕 #mothersdaygift #mothersday #mothersdaygiftbox #supportlocal #buylocal #happy #happycitybox #bhamnow #bham #supportsmallbusiness #supportsmallbusinesses

💖Giant Tulip 🌷 Sugar Cookies by @thesweetestbooth found in each Happy City Mother’s Day Box!🤩Order your box today - she will love you for it!!! Link in bio @happyeventco #mothersdaygiftbox #mothersday #happymothersday #mothersdaygift #welovemom #mom #momlife #motherhood #happy #scienceofhappiness #happybox #happycitybox

💛Oh Happy Day!!! Stay tuned for new Happy City Boxes! We will keep you posted! Thank you all for sharing happiness with your continued support! 💛💛💛 Video Cred: @ssamford14 🥰 @centercutcreative @ohenrys @steelcitypops @manhattansouth @waxandtin @freedomsoaps @thesweetestbooth @shallawistastudio @mountainbrookolivecompany #happycitybox #happy #scienceofhappiness #giftbox #onlinegifts #corporategifts #shopsmall #shopbham #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #buylocal #themagiccity

🎄Happy City Holiday Boxes are Here❣️ Our little elves have been listening to our clients & we are including your favorites in this holiday box! Share a box with someone special that would LOVE an extra HAPPY this season! BONUS: you’ll be supporting small businesses too!🎄 Only $70 (valued at $150!) Link in profile 🥰 ❤️Leaf & Petal: Vintage Holiday Box & Ornament @leafnpetal 💚Crestline Bagel: Chocolate Peppermint Bark Granola @crestlinebagel ❤️Happy Olive Mountain Brook: Herbs de Provence Olive Oil & Cranberry Pear White Balsamic Vinegar @happyolivemountainb 💚Sonthe’s Kitchen: Greek Koulourakia Cookies @sontheburge ❤️Karen’s Hallmark: Pop-Up Gingerbread House Card @hallmark 💚Wax & Tin: Candles (scents vary) @waxandtin ❤️Happy Event Co: “You Make Me Happy” Matches 💚Menu Affair: Chef’s Favorite Spoon + One Month Free Membership @menuaffair ❤️Magic City Organics: Herbal Bath Bomb @magiccityorganics 💚O’Henry’s Coffees: Christmas Blend @ohenrys

🤩Our Mission is simple: To make people HAPPY! Want to join our mission? Just give a kind smile to a stranger today & your mission will be ACCOMPLISHED ✔️✔️✔️✔️ #smile #scienceofhappiness #happycitybox #love #bekind #supportlocal #buylocal #inthistogether

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HAPPY EVENT COMPANY, LLC.

Passion is a pretty powerful word. But it pales in comparison to how Barbara Kenyon feels about her business, her clients, and happiness.

“I want people to be happy,” said Kenyon, the owner of Birmingham-based Happy Event Company, a rapidly growing event styling, consulting, and management company. “And I want to create atmospheres, events, and parties that truly reflect the host, and what they dream their event will be. I work every day to exceed my clients’ wildest expectations and create events and moments that bring people happiness.”

Kenyon has spent most of her adult life in the event planning business. She received a master’s degree in event management from Auburn University, the only such degree the university has ever awarded. She used that specialized degree as her ticket to Europe, where she worked as the special events manager at the exclusive Warren House in London, England. While there, she planned a wide range of events from gala dinners, product launches and charity balls to weddings, garden parties and birthday celebrations.

“Much of my style comes from my time in London,” she said. “I planned events for people of various cultures and religions and from all walks of life.”

After returning to the states and starting a family, she said she got back into the event business somewhat by accident. “I started by having my own kids’ birthday parties, and the word spread.” Today, kids’ parties are still some of Barbara’s favorites. “You can get so creative with children’s parties,” she said. “There really is no limit to the imagination.”

While she readily admits many of her events are considered “luxury” events, both in scale, complexity, and budget, she said she can offer a range of services and work within a wide range of budgets. “I can work within any budget. I don’t want people to think it’s too expensive to have an amazing event. I can always find a way to help clients have a stunning event.”

Currently, she specializes in luxury birthday parties for children and adults, dinner parties, milestone celebrations, weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and just about any kind of special celebration. She also has recently started working on “house reveal” parties for developers to entertain and showcase their work to potential buyers.

Barbara loves everything about the styling, design, and event management process. “I love every aspect of this work. I love the imagination, the concept, the logistics, the events themselves… it’s all wonderful.”

But what she really specializes in, Barbara said, is making events personal, for both the host and the guests. “I work directly with each client – I don’t refer them to other people.” She does have select vendors she works with regularly and assistants, but when it comes to working with the client, “I do it all myself.”

This close relationship with the client, Barbara explained, allows her to create a truly personalized event. “I love getting to know people, and I believe there is a science to emotions. For example, what colors are pleasing to the client? Are they outgoing or a little more reserved? How do they want the event to flow? What is the overall event feel that the client is wanting to achieve? I customize every aspect of the event, down to the smallest detail, so it is perfect for the host or hostess. Because if they are comfortable, it’s going to be a great event for everyone.”

“Most of all, I love to serve,” she continued. “My goal is to make people happy. When it comes to event design and management, logistics are a big part of the equation – yet the most important component to me is making sure everyone is happy.”

Birmingham's premier event styling, consulting and management company. Book your party. Children's Parties. Special Celebrations. Luxury Birthdays & Events. @happyeventco Instagram feed. #happyeventco