http://planaganza.com/blog The Place For Life's Events - Weddings, Socials, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Corporate Events! Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:14:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   When it comes to under-rated and misunderstood holidays, Thanksgiving is probably one of the top ranked events all year round. For most people, Thanksgiving seems to be nothing but an excuse to eat some roast turkey or pumpkin pie and get most of the family together as a kind of ... http://planaganza.com/blog/2008/11/20/so-many-reasons-to-say-thanks%e2%80%a6-if-you-just-think-about-it/ At Planaganza, we strive to make a difference in the lives of our members who use our site to assist in planning all of life's events. As such, we wanted to send a reminder to our members that is it Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know?!?!?... An estimated 182,460 new cases ... http://planaganza.com/blog/2008/10/10/october-is-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ Though this tough economic environment has reduced the amount some couples can spend on their special day, there are couple who can afford an expensive wedding (due to savings, parents, etc.). For these couples (or for couples who would like to see the luxury wedding trends), luxury bridal shows are ... http://planaganza.com/blog/2008/10/03/have-a-big-wedding-budget-visit-a-luxury-bridal-show/ Back to school and Labor Day are two great times to have a BBQ with family and friends. This is one of the few time left this year to really enjoy the company of loved ones in the warmth of the sun (at least in the northern part of the ... http://planaganza.com/blog/2008/08/18/games-to-play-at-bbqs/ Can you believe it!  We are three months into the Major League Baseball season?!? At Planaganza we love the game and this has been the season of many surprises. Who would of predicted the Tampa Bay Rays would have the best record in the American League or last year's National ... http://planaganza.com/blog/2008/06/03/baseball/ Memorial Day is a  U.S. holiday that  is observed on the last Monday in May.  The holiday is set aside to commemorate the men and women who have served and died in military service to the country dating back to the American Civil War.  Some people also view Memorial Day ... http://planaganza.com/blog/2008/05/13/the-unofficial-start-of-summer-memorial-day-festivities/ Although most mother's are genuinely in love with the little "do-dads" and "whatchamacallits" that their little ones give them on Mother's Day, when that little one grows into a not-so-little one the do-dads start looking like junk. Give mom something she wants or something she can use for Mother's Day.  Look ... http://planaganza.com/blog/2008/04/25/a-break-from-the-norm-for-mothers-day/ Whether it be holiday parties or corporate picnics, office socials help to bring the team together. Interdepartmental shindigs and group outings help employees identify with their co-workers on a personal level as opposed to simply a person they work with.  This identification helps to build trust and fosters real idea ... http://planaganza.com/blog/2008/04/08/office-socials-help-build-a-cohesive-team/ As the first city in our Go Local feature, Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, is the ideal place to start. With all of its historic flair and undeniable culture, Philadelphia is a great place to hold your next event. Go Local Philadelphia highlights trends, ideas and tips for planning ... http://planaganza.com/blog/2008/03/31/planaganza-launches-go-local-philadelphia/ The Home and Garden Show is the premier tradeshow for home decor and outdoor living experts.  This is also a must-attend event for home remodelers, landscaping enthusiasts or for the trend seeking homeowner!  This year's show will feature celebrity personalities like Shane Tallant from HGTV's show "Designed to Sell".  The ... http://planaganza.com/blog/2008/02/22/the-home-and-garden-show-is-coming-to-the-dc-area/