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This is where we feature the latest in our creative design, unique events and favorite venues. Check out our most recent blog for what is trending, or go to the “Blog Categories” at the right to find the link to a specific type of event. Thanks for reading!
Let’s Plan Your Holiday Open House!
You may be still raking those fall leaves, but it's time to start thinking about having a holiday open house! Here are some photos from events we planned last year, from 60 - 125 guests. We really enjoy working with you to create a new holiday look for your home,...
Corporate Events – From Beginning Concept to a Perfectly Executed Event
Corporate events are a special kind of party. They require taking into consideration the goal of your event, and the experience you want for your guests; they need to look impeccable, and perform perfectly. When Rosecrest Special Events helps plan your corporate...
Ten Reasons to Hire an Event Planner for Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
You just received the date for your son or daughter's b'nai mitzvah! It's so exciting! But it can also be a stressful time, especially if this is the first time you've planned a b'nai mitzvah, or if you're working full time, or if you haven't planned a big party in...
We took the House Concert on the Road with Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line!
As those of you loyal Rosecrest blog readers know, we love live music. And we really love having it performed in our living rooms. But when we heard that Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line were going to be in town, along with the fact the my husband, Jonathan...
Piedmont House Concert featuring Sean Hayes
It's summer, and the perfect time to host a house concert! We were thrilled to help plan this family affair at a gorgeous Piedmont home last weekend. Decorations were bright and cheery, dinner was picnic type fare, and the concert featured Sean Hayes, who has been...
Special Touches and Favorite Venues for Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
As bar and bat mitzvah season slows down a little bit, but not much, we thought we would share some of our favorite "special touches," and favorite venues over the past year or so. Candy and Candles: We have a thing for candy and candles - the kids love the candy...
Uptown Oakland Bat Mitzvah Party – Before and After
We thought it would be fun to show you the before pictures of an event space we transformed this past weekend. Warehouse 416 is a cool art gallery/artists' collective in the Oakland Uptown neighborhood. This is what it looked like ... before. [gallery...
Tips for a Successful Graduation Party
Somehow, June is right around the corner. Which means it's that time of year for celebrating the graduate in your life. We thought you might be able to use some do and don't tips as you think about putting this end of school year party together. Or just give us a...
House Concert of the Year – The Alternate Routes
Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! We presented The Alternate Routes at an Oakland house concert this past weekend...an Italian themed supper club followed by two roof raising sets by the lead duo. Comments heard throughout the night: "Amazing." "Blew my mind."...
Perfect Bat Mitzvah Party in Piedmont
I think you all know how we like our parties - to be fresh (nothing run of the mill), elegant, and memorable. Well, this one took our breath away! It helps when the party girl has great color choices - purple and aqua blue are a great combination. Add in some sporty...