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Winter Nightclub Party with Kris Delmhorst & Charlie Rose
What's better on a cold winter's night than a nightclub in your own living room? We transformed a local couple's living room into a swanky nightclub with a Japanese theme. Sushi and a martini bar kept everyone happy, and then Kris Delmhorst & Charlie Rose...
Art, Romance, & Funk Create a Wedding Celebration to Remember
What do you get when you mix a venue with gorgeous wood and leather accents, incredible art, a 9 piece band playing classic funk and R&B, and 175 guests on a February night - an elegant, eclectic, "party of the year," kind of wedding celebration! We had a blast...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I wanted to wish you all a very Happy Valentine's Day. This is one of those days that can be fraught with wild expectations or a little nervousness. My suggestion - keep it simple. I'm making strawberries and waffles with whipped cream for a Valentine's Day...
Keeping it Simple for a 70th Birthday Party
A 70th birthday is one of those milestones that family and friends really want to celebrate. However, the birthday person may not actually want to celebrate as much as everyone else! Keep that in mind as you plan this wonderful celebration. You will want to keep...
Use What You’ve Got!
In the interests of being more green this 2013, here are a few ways I'm going to "use what I've got" while entertaining and planning parties this year. Let me know what you think! Save your wine corks: Use any medium to large, round or square, vase you have lying...
Holiday Team Building at a Cooking Party!
We planned a holiday party for a San Francisco law firm this month. They wanted a day time event and a long lunch seemed perfect for the beginning of the holiday season. Co-workers arrived at Hands On Gourmet in the Dogpatch Neighborhood of San Francisco on a...
Need Help on Your Gala Alumni or Corporate Event?
Rosecrest Special Events plans parties of all shapes and sizes. Last month, we had a great time working with Golden Gate University in helping to plan the celebration following the Dedication and Naming of the Bruce F. Braden School of Taxation on the occasion of the...
Place Cards Don’t Have to Go on the Table
One easy, and noteworthy way to change up your holiday dining table is to keep the place cards off the table. Instead, hang the guest's place cards on their dining chair. We'll be using these at a Christmas dinner later this month. Give it a try at your next dinner...
5 Things Every Hostess Needs This Holiday Season
Whether you like it or not, friends, family and neighbors will be dropping by more often in the next few weeks, bringing good cheer, and possibly the need for a libation or snack, too! These 5 handy items should be in your kitchen at the ready - they will spare you...
Happy Thanksgiving! And a couple of tips…
All of us here at Rosecrest Special Events are feeling very thankful for a fun and busy year planning so many different parties. And we want to wish all of you a very yummy and wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Here are a couple of easy recipes you can use to switch up...