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The Ultimate Checklist for Hosting Seamless Private Dining Events
Hosting a private dining event is a wonderful way to create intimate and memorable experiences for your guests. Whether it's a family...

Great Hall of Royal
Mar 194 min read
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10 Key Questions to Ask before Booking a Private Event Venue in Iowa
According to Largest.org , one of the largest events in history was the Kumbh Mela in 2013, an occasion that hosted around 120 million...

Great Hall of Royal
Nov 8, 20244 min read
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The Quinceañera
My first exposure to quinceañera celebrations was through my parents who lived in southern Texas for 20+ years.

Sara Ricke
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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Quick and Easy Potluck Suggestions: The Meal Version
I’ve done the super easy desserts already – but here is the meal version to share for potlucks! I get calls and texts from family...

Sara Ricke
Oct 21, 20223 min read
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Quick and Easy Potluck Suggestions: The Dessert Bar Version
Especially if you are not a great cook, having a few options in your arsenal is nice when planning desserts for an event.

Sara Ricke
Oct 21, 20223 min read
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Office Party on a Budget
Easy ideas for planning a creative and fun office party when the boss is watching the budget!

Sara Ricke
Oct 20, 20225 min read
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Table Layout Ideas
Table layouts – super exciting, right? It is something that people wonder about – and I’m here to tell you that it is something that...

Sara Ricke
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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Catering for a small group or business meeting
We get asked about catering options a lot – and we do offer catering for smaller groups and business meetings (ie – I don’t cater wedding...

Sara Ricke
Jul 14, 20224 min read
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How to Eliminate Wedding Stress
It is a beautiful day -- and another wedding is setting up in the Great Hall for tomorrow! This led me to think about something I've been...

Sara Ricke
May 20, 20223 min read
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The Busy Months?
What months are the busiest and how can our guests plan for them? Read more about when our busy times are.

Sara Ricke
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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Talking turkeys and trees (and family traditions)
It’s that time of year again….time to talk turkeys and trees! (Or, if you prefer, how does your family celebrate ?!) Blending family...

Sara Ricke
Dec 2, 20212 min read
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More tips to dress up your tables!
So --- one more quick thought on table decorations! If you read my other table decorations blog you saw that I believe it is easy, and...

Sara Ricke
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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Simple tips to dress up your table!
What is one area that sets the stage for your event? Ok, ok -- I know you're thinking Venue --- and you're not wrong! But, right after...

Sara Ricke
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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The Wedding Bar Bill
One of the biggest questions we hear is regarding the bar bill! During a tour for a wedding - this is often one area that people just...

Sara Ricke
Aug 3, 20213 min read
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Why rent space for a small gathering?
One of the things that I have been having so many conversations about this spring and summer -- and leading into fall bookings -- is...

Sara Ricke
Aug 3, 20213 min read
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