The Odyssey Cruise - Washington, DC

If you haven’t already seen it already, this is a fabulous venue to host your next event! Welcome aboard the Odyssey:

My colleagues and I had a wonderful networking event with a wide selection of beverages, a variety of hor’s d’ouvres, a choice of entrees (selection of three), and exceptional service. If you need assistance with planning your next event aboard the Odyssey in Washington, DC, do not hesitate to contact us at 301-317-4411 or info@events-2remember.com

Wearable Art/Un-Wearable Fashion

On Friday, April 9th I had the opportunity to attend the opening reception for the Wearable Art/Un-Wearable Fashion exhibit at the VisArts Center in Rockville, Maryland. The exhibit featured some beautiful, unique pieces of art, all of which push the boundaries of fashion to innovative heights!

These are some of my favorite pieces from the exhibit:

I also had the opportunity to meet one of the artists -- Martin Figueroa-Ramirez of RōM. His sneaker designs are amazing examples of "wearable art" and are a must-see! Here are some pictures of Figueroa-Ramirez and his work:

He will be teaching three sneaker art workshops at VisArts; please visit the Classes/Workshop section of the VisArts website for more details on this unique opportunity!

Wearable Art/Un-Wearable Fashion will be on display until June 19, 2010 so be sure to check it out if you live near or will be visiting the DC Metro Area!

The VisArts facilities are also available as a rental space for special events! The event room, gallery area, rooftop, and learning center are all spectacular areas and the four spaces can accommodate anywhere from 25 to 300 guests!

"What to Do with Leftover Wedding Food?"

I recently read a blog article via Slashfood that highlighted some practical uses for leftover wedding food. The article is from last June, but I couldn't resist sharing! Here's a brief synopsis:

"Most caterers will over-estimate the amount of food you'll need for your happy nuptials... So what do you do with all of those leftovers? You've paid for the food, and it really is a shame to see it go to waste."

I find that this is often the case with functions (whether it be a wedding or any other special event) that offer a buffet selection instead of a sit-down dinner. The article suggests donating the food to a local food bank, or allowing your out-of-town guests to pack a "doggy bag" to take back to their hotel room. Overall, I thought the brief article made a great point and you should try to keep these options in mind if you find yourself faced with the dilemma of too much food!

Be sure to check out the original article here!