When planning an event, choosing the right venue is a crucial step on which the rest of the planning process builds. Whether you're hosting a wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or fundraiser, the venue plays a key role in creating the perfect atmosphere. The Venue at Lenoir City (just outside Knoxville and Farragut in East Tennessee), offers a variety of spaces designed to cater to clients’ unique needs.

Here are some of the many benefits of hosting your next event at The Venue at Lenoir City:

1. Versatile Event Spaces for Any Occasion
At The Venue at Lenoir City, though we specialize in large events, we understand that every event is unique. This understanding is why we offer a variety of flexible event spaces to accommodate different types and sizes of gatherings. From intimate settings for parties to spacious areas for large corporate events or weddings, our venue can be customized to fit your needs.
Whether you need a large ballroom for a formal dinner, an outdoor area for a more informal gathering, or a private space for a meeting, we have you covered. Our venue is adaptable with neutral fixtures and furnishings, so it can be easily transformed to suit your specific event style and theme.

2. State-of-the-Art Amenities and Equipment
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality amenities to ensure your event goes off without a hitch. The Venue at Lenoir City is equipped with everything you need to make your event seamless, including top-of-the-line audio-visual equipment, lighting, and furniture.
Our professional-grade sound systems, projectors, and microphones make it easy to create a quality experience for your guests, whether for a presentation, ceremony, or basic entertainment. We also offer complimentary fiber-based high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, which is perfect for corporate events and conferences. If your group needs more immersive AV options, we partner with several highly recommended production companies to accommodate those requests.

3. Professional Event Support
Planning an event can be overwhelming, but with our team of experienced event professionals, you won’t have to do it alone. We’re here to assist you every step of the way, from initial consultation to the day of your event. Our experienced team is available to help with logistics, setup, vendor coordination, and anything else you may need to ensure your event is a success.
By partnering with The Venue at Lenoir City, you gain access to professional support, which means less stress for you and a flawless, 5-star-service event experience (just look at our hundreds of reviews!).

4. Convenient Location with Ample Parking and Easy Access
Lenoir City is conveniently located just outside Knoxville at US I-40 and US I-75, making it easily accessible for both local and out-of-town guests. Whether you’re hosting a regional conference or a wedding with guests traveling from out of town, our venue is easily reachable from major highways and offers plenty of complimentary parking. We provide easy access and signage for large groups, so your guests can arrive stress-free.

One of the key considerations when choosing a venue is parking, and we’ve made sure The Venue at Lenoir City has plenty of parking available for your guests. With ample parking available on-site and immediately surrounding the facility, you won’t have to worry about transportation or parking headaches on the day of your event. Additionally, our venue is fully accessible, ensuring that all guests, regardless of mobility, can enjoy your event comfortably. We can even expand our handicapped parking area upon request!

5. Customization to Fit Your Style and Needs
Every event is unique, and we understand that you want the venue to reflect your personal style and preferences. At The Venue at Lenoir City, we offer the flexibility to customize the space to your specific needs. From décor choices to floor plans and seating arrangements, we’re committed to helping you create the ideal atmosphere for your event in the perfect size space.
With your input, we will design the ideal layout for you, to which you can add your own touches of décor, rent ours, or work with one of our Partner Decorators, to create a memorable environment that reflects your vision.

6. All-Inclusive, Turn-Key Packages or a la Carte Options
Budget is often a major factor when choosing an event venue. The Venue at Lenoir City offers flexible a la carte pricing options as well as a range of all-inclusive packages designed to fit a variety of budgets and create a stress-free experience for our clients. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or a large-scale event, we provide transparent pricing up-front, ensuring you get the most value for your investment. We even provide on-line event calculators so you can get an idea of the cost while researching venue options.

7. Partner Caterers & On-Site Refreshment Services
A delicious meal is often the highlight of any event. At The Venue at Lenoir City, we work with a selection of Preferred Caterers and Partner Beverage Services to provide exceptional food and beverage options. Whether you're hosting a sit-down dinner, buffet-style meal, or cocktail reception, our vetted partners can tailor options to your event. We also allow clients the flexibility of bringing their own food or caterer (at an additional cost).

In addition, we can assist with coffee service, cold beverages, snacks and break refreshments in-house, ensuring that your guests are well taken care of throughout your event. We are happy to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences as well.

8. Great Reputation and Client Satisfaction
We take pride in the positive feedback we receive from our clients. With a reputation for outstanding customer service and a commitment to excellence, The Venue at Lenoir City has become the go-to choice for events in the Lenoir City and Knoxville area. You can trust that when you book with us, you’re choosing a venue that cares about your event as much as you do. Just visit our hundreds of reviews and you’ll see what we mean.

Partnering with The Venue at Lenoir City to host your next event offers numerous benefits, from versatile spaces to professional support and customized services. So regardless of the type of event, our venue can be the perfect place to make lasting memories.

Contact us today to schedule a tour or to learn more. Let The Venue at Lenoir City help make your event an unforgettable success!

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​Guests will remember your food! Whether it’s a wedding, corporate meeting, or any kind of special celebration, choosing the right caterer is essential. A great catering experience not only satisfies your guests’ taste buds but also elevates their overall experience and helps create positive memories. At The Venue at Lenoir City, we understand the importance of excellent food and seamless service, which is why we’ve carefully curated a list of Preferred Catering Partners from thoughout the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Why Choose a Preferred Caterer?
When you choose a preferred caterer from The Venue at Lenoir City’s ​Preferred Catering list, you are partnering with professionals who have been carefully selected based on their reliability, culinary excellence, and ability to complement our venue and represent us well. These caterers know the ins and outs of our facility and are familiar with the high standards we uphold.

By opting for a preferred caterer, you ensure:

1. Quality and Expertise: Each caterer has proven experience in handling events of all sizes and types, ensuring your guests enjoy top-notch dishes prepared with care and expertise.
2. Stress-Free Planning: Preferred caterers know the venue layout, timing constraints, and service expectations, making event coordination easier for you.
3. Customization: The caterers on our list offer a range of menus, from simple cocktail bites to elaborate multi-course meals, all tailored to fit your event’s theme, style, and dietary preferences.
4. Reliable Service: With a preferred caterer, you won’t have to worry about last-minute issues or surprises. You’ll receive high-quality service from a professional team that knows what to expect at The Venue at Lenoir City.

Choosing the Right Caterer for Your Event
Selecting the best caterer from our Preferred Caterers list depends on the style and tone of your event. Here are some things to consider when making your choice:

• Event Type: Is it a casual gathering or a formal occasion? A cocktail party may call for small bites, while a wedding may need plated meals or buffet options.
• Guest Preferences: Are there dietary restrictions to consider? Many of our preferred caterers offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and cultural options to meet diverse needs.
• Budget: Our caterers offer a range of pricing options to fit different budget levels, ensuring you find the right balance of quality and cost.

Choosing a Preferred Caterer from The Venue at Lenoir City’s list ensures that the food at your event will not only be delicious but will also reflect the care and attention to detail that we put into running every aspect of our venue. Let us take the stress out of event planning by connecting you with one of our trusted catering partners. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, a corporate event, or a family celebration, the perfect catering experience is just a call or email away.

To learn more about our preferred caterers and to get started on planning your next event, visit our Preferred Caterers Page.

#Vendors

We are asked all the time by newly engaged couples, “What questions have I forgotten to ask?” So, what questions should you be asking to ensure your ideal wedding space fits your vision, budget, and needs? Fortunately, our professional wedding planners and event coordinators have experienced it all, so here are our recommendations for key questions to ask before booking your Knoxville area #wedding venue.

Availability & Booking

• Is my preferred wedding date available?
• How far in advance do I need to book; or how far in advance do you allow couples to book?
• Are there any dates I should avoid due to festivals or other high-traffic activities in the area?
• What is the down payment amount, and is it refundable?
• Do you require a damage deposit?
• What is your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
• Do you charge to reschedule?

Pricing & Packages

• What is included in the room rental fee?
• Is there different pricing for peak vs. off-peak seasons?
• Do prices differ for weekday versus weekend weddings?
• Where might we incur additional fees (such as setup, cleanup, staffing, security, etc.)?
• Do you offer all-inclusive packages, and if so, what is included?
• Are we allowed to book our vendors separately?
• Do you offer payment plans?

Capacity & Layout

• How many guests can your Knoxville area venue comfortably accommodate?
• Are there separate spaces for the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and wedding reception?
• Do you have a bridal suite and a groom’s area?
• What are the parking logistic and costs for guests?

Vendors & Catering

• Do you require the use of your in-house caterer or a caterer from your list, or can we bring our own?
• Do you have a list of preferred or required vendors?
• Can we bring our own alcohol, or do you provide bar service?
• What are your rules surrounding the service of alcohol?
• Are there any restrictions on catering, bartending, or food trucks?

Decor & Setup

• What decorations are allowed? Any restrictions (candles, confetti, sparklers, etc.)?
• Do you allow fireworks?
• Do you provide tables, chairs, linens, etc.?
• Do you provide a dance floor, stage, wedding arch, or other similar specialty items?
• Can we have a rehearsal at the wedding venue?
• When can wedding vendors arrive for setup?

Weather & Backup Plan

• Do you have indoor and outdoor options?
• Is your outdoor space under cover?
• What is the backup plan in case of bad weather?
• Is there climate control (A/C and heat)?

Logistics & Restrictions

• Is there a noise ordinance or curfew?
• Do you require the use of security guards?
• Are there any photography or videography restrictions?
• Are drones allowed and if so, do they require special licensing?
• Do you provide an on-site coordinator?
• Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Post-Wedding Details

• Who handles cleanup and trash removal?
• How late can we stay?
• Can we leave decor overnight for pick-up the next day?

Get away from the hustle and bustle & traffic of Knoxville by hosting your wedding just outside of this popular area. The Venue at Lenoir City is located only 23 miles from downtown Knoxville. We are easily accessible, conveniently positioned at the crossroads of US I-40 and US I-75. The Venue is also just 3 miles west of Farragut, and just one turn off Kingston Pike.

To learn more about hosting your wedding with The Venue at Lenoir City, visit our website. You can also enjoy loads of photos by following us on Facebook.

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The event industry has been one of the hardest hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. Like most organizations, the pandemic has likely changed the event industry for the foreseeable future. From venues and catering companies - to photographers, wedding cake experts, entertainers, cleaning crews, suppliers and other service providers & vendors - all are experiencing a seismic shift in the structure and execution of events.

The outlook continues to change daily and these changes don't just impact the providers; they will also require event and meeting planners to consider new trends, requirements, and technologies on the front-end. Amid the terrible confusion, here are some of the trends being consistently noted by industry professionals:

1. Keeping events local conveys a perception of safety, negates the need for travel, and affords you the opportunity to monitor changing guidelines in your community.
2. The trend is towards smaller and shorter events. The smaller the event, the smaller the risks.  Shorter events decrease the amount of time for person-to-person interaction. So, consider ways to decrease the size and duration of your event. Which leads to...
3. Plan a hybrid live/virtual event. Incorporate webcasts with the use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, GoToMeeting, Google Hangouts, or other videoconferencing software to reach those who are unable to attend due to travel restrictions, illness, or even just to keep your on-site attendance lower than usual. The Venue is in the process of installing videoconferencing equipment to enable such virtual events.
4. For live streaming, consider the use of Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Periscope, Twitch, Vimeo, Brightcove, or Dacast, among other platforms. All will integrate with The Venue's new equipment.
5. If incorporating a virtual element, consider the use of an event app for networking, live polling, Q&A, and gamification to bridge the live/virtual gap. According to Nina Dermody, an event industry writer, "When paired with other event tech, the app becomes the communication hub that brings it all together." She highly recommends making sure you choose an event app with a networking component. Check out reviews of some of the most common event apps here.
6. Event apps can also be used to help promote sponsors. Engagement and conversions can't really be measured by a banner, but with an event app, "sponsors can include tracking information in their hyperlinks to measure impressions and conversions," said Dermody. Using the app might finally provide the ROI data sponsors crave and keep them coming back.
7. If done correctly, a predominantly virtual event can be just as engaging and beneficial as a live one. Benefits include saving money, reaching a larger audience, and eco-friendliness. Just make sure to create robust and interactive content to keep your attendees hooked.
8. If planning a wedding, the pandemic has added a whole new level of anxiety to couples and their families. An article of advice compiled by Maggie Kreienberg includes tips such as: Using email to correspond with vendors so everything is in writing; exploring other available dates for contingency plans; and of course, understanding the cancellation policies of your vendors. Keep in mind, many vendors (including The Venue) have tightened their deposit and non-refundable retainer policies as a result a taking enormous revenue hits in the spring.
9. If you haven't already, be sure to visit the event venue(s) you are considering ahead of time. You'll want to inspect the cleanliness of the facility and ask about their sanitation and other safety and health-related procedures (temperature checks, hand sanitizing stations, cleaning, etc.). Don't forget to ask about the venue's health & safety requirements for outside vendors as well (i.e. disinfecting high-touch surfaces such as a photo booth, extra food safety protocols at buffets, etc.).
10. Live event set-ups are also changing, which will likely require more tables (with fewer guests at each), linens, centerpieces, etc., in order to ensure the appropriate social distancing. It follows that more space might also be required to allow for the expanded layout. Depending on the type of event you are planning, consider a venue with outdoor space options, such as The Venue at Lenoir City.
11. Look into purchasing event insurance. Event insurance is something we always recommend, but it's even more critical now. While most new plans likely won't cover cancellations due to the Coronovirus, they will help put your mind at ease and cover a number of other relevant items/scenarios.
12. The timeline for people to make decisions about whether or not they plan to attend an event has shortened, allowing for last minute registrations, ticket sales, etc.. It's important to plan your marketing efforts around this shortened timeline. Baptiste Boulard, CEO of Swapcard adds, "Depending on your industry and audience, you may consider offering a discount or access to bonus content to the first people to sign up in order to attract registrations and create buzz." He suggests using the same marketing tools you normally would to reach your target audience.
13. Always remind your guests to stay home if they are ill or considered high risk. Encourage social distancing and other timely safety measures (such as masks) if CDC or other official guidelines continue to recommend them.
14. Consider using disposables for plates, cups, napkins, utensils, etc.. Also, for the time being, it is wise to ask guests to dispose of their own trash to minimize service staff contact.
15. Have extra disposable masks and gloves on hand for those guests who prefer to use them.
16. Beware of "revenge attendance." According to Julius Solaris, editor of EventMangerBlog.com and an international speaker, author and consultant, "After months in 'captivity,' herds of frustrated people could finally let go and indulge." So, set maximums of the front end and cut-off registrations/RSVPs/tickets when it is reached.
17. When considering registration logistics, use floor markings to indicate 6' between attendees in line. Many venues (including ours) will provide these for you. Be sure to place bottles of hand sanitizer at the registration table. Also, have antibacterial wipes on hand to clean pens between use.
18. Inform attendees to keep in small groups when networking. Shaking hands and passing of business cards should be discouraged.
19. Encourage guests to wash/sanitize hands frequently.
20. There is much talk about immunity testing, but if they become available, their application will likely be held to controlled environments such as factories and hospitals. According to Solaris, "While these are key for the economic comeback, there is no good new for events. Policing immunity at events seems discriminatory and very risky - just scraping the surface of what the potential implications may be."
21. The same goes for app (contact) tracing, According to Solaris, "this, in fact, is a preventive measure that could limit the spread of the virus but cannot be adopted to secure attendance at events."

Above all, remember that nobody knows anything for certain about this pandemic, except that events will continue to be under scrutiny for some time. The management and staff of The Venue are going above and beyond, doing everything in their power to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your next event. For more information about our protocols and procedures, click here.

​#eventstatus

Ok, ok... So there’s no fire, but I got your attention didn’t I? If I had titled this #eventstatus something like "Paper Clutter During a Quarantine,"  I bet you would have just scrolled on past. 
 
As an event planner, one of the comments I get regularly is, “You must be so organized. You have to be in order to plan such elaborate events.”

​Ummm...smile and wave boys, smile and wave. If you know me, please stop laughing at this thought. Seriously, I can hear you all snorting with laughter. I am here during this quarantine, to officially say: "Hi, my name is Stephanie and I have a paper organization problem."

​Y’all this was my desk at home:

When we moved to our house nine years ago, I thought the desk being in the kitchen was going to be a great motivator for me to keep our paper in check. I was wrong. But somewhere around 2015, I stopped caring about what people think. Then, I got my dream job and that paper control issue transferred to my office (which drives my uber-neat and ultra-organized office mate Brittany, absolutely insane. Sorry, Britt!).
 
In an effort to better myself during this quarantine, I decided to take a paper clutter “Mini-Boot Camp”. This is what we are supposed to do, right? Use this time to better ourselves? Clean out our closets? Get rid of the things weighing us down? Yes! I can do this! (Right? Anyone? Friends?)
 
So, with large glass of wine in hand, I started collecting all of my paper from around the house. That’s right. All of it.

Those papers in the filing cabinet upstairs? Yep.The kids' old art projects and schoolwork? Yep. Twenty years' worth of neatly organized tax documents? Yep. The random piles of “I don’t know what to do with this but surely I’ll need it” papers? Yep, even those. Everything piled on any surface, even if I don’t know what that pile is? For SURE. 
 
I used the dining room as my collection point. There were a couple of reasons for this:

1. The dining room is sort of out of the way, so the mess wouldn’t be glaring in our faces as I sorted; and
2. I like to set my table for holidays and as such, I knew I’d put pressure on myself to finish the project so the table could be set for Easter/spring. 

 
Once I collected ALL of the papers, the sorting could begin. It was at this point I called my mother, who has been in banking for all of my 40+ years of life, to confirm which financial papers to save. Evidently, that whole "don’t save taxes older than seven years" is true! Same with bank statements. In fact, most banks don’t save statements longer than five years. That means it is so rare that anyone looks at bank statements from more than five years ago, that most banks don’t even keep them!

It quickly became apparent that I was going to need a paper shredder. So I went to an office supply store’s website and promptly ordered said shredder. Luckily it was on sale, I could pick it up that day, and it could be brought to my car.
 
I sorted all the documents/papers/junk into categories and, one by one, began tackling each pile. This part of the process took approximately three days to work through. The consultant I was using recommended setting a timer and working for 15 minute intervals, but I just dove in and worked until I was tired of sorting. I found I became more ruthless with “needing” to save something when I was deep in purge mode and wanting to power through to get done. 
 
Making the piles was easier than I thought it would be. As I started sorting, the piles and their categories kind of took shape naturally. We had everything from insurance, to hospital and medical records, to kids schoolwork and old paper maps. 

The process caused quite a mess in my dining room, hence furthering the need to finish. No one wants to track shredded paper all over their house. Trust me.

Efforts also seemed to produce a metric ton of shredded paper. At one point the shredder jammed and I swear it was smoking. But after letting it rest for about two hours, the poor thing started functioning again. ​I enlisted my husband to go through the piles I knew he would want to peruse himself. Together, we worked to whittle away at 23 years' worth of paper work!

It should be noted at this point that my father-in-law is notorious for saving papers and such (bless him). It is one habit that drives my hubs crazy. Once he saw so much old paperwork had accumulated (meaning he was well on his way to the same fate as his beloved father), there was no problem getting him on board with the purging and reorganizing process. 

I have to say, it was kind of fun going through old paperwork. We still had stuff from when we sold our old home nine years ago, as well as banking statements from 15-20 years back. Also, I used to be so organized with reconciling statements…then came the wonders of online banking, So, I haven’t done that in ages.

​The lesson here is that when you file stuff away in a filing cabinet, it probably goes there to die. We essentially whittled down to needing only one drawer of the cabinet, instead of the full filing cabinet plus the full desk filing space. We didn’t get rid of the cabinet, and decided that long term items will live there, while short term/current items will be filed in the desk drawer.
 
Here is a list of the things we kept:

1. Current home documents (insurance, mortgage and title information, etc.);
2. A file for each vehicle we CURRENTLY own with repair records, insurance riders, etc.; and a file from a vehicle I totaled a couple of years ago, in case we need it in the next couple years, then it'll be tossed as well; 
3. Eight years of past tax documents, with the note to remove the oldest as we file the newest;
4. Several home manuals. However we did get rid of many, many manuals. With the ability to find them online, we spent a Saturday going through them, throwing away manuals for things we no longer own, and creating a file on my computer for current PDF manuals we found online;
5. Transcripts and important papers, which we placed in a fire safe lock box;
6. Medical/ vaccination records; 
7. Insurance documents/paperwork/information (medical and auto);
8. Investment portfolios, sorted into their own folders by investment and pared down significantly (I don’t need to know what was in the 401K in 2004 - I only need to know what was in it over the last 2-3 years, and even that is a stretch, if you ask me); and
9. A few sentimental items. I don’t know how to describe them, but you will know when you come across them (notes, old art work, cards etc.).

 
Overall, the project worked out just like we had planned. I posted an Instagram story (because I’m THAT GIRL) and my college roommate texted me that I inspired her to do the same thing! On the advice of my consultant, I designated a tray on the edge of my desk for all incoming papers. Everything goes in this tray, trash is thrown away immediately, and “action items” are dealt with accordingly. My goal is to not have it overflow, so we have been doing a good job of tackling it as it comes in, or every few days. (Disclaimer: We are under a safe-at-home order, so I have much more time on my hands, and - as school has been called off for the year - there are no new school papers are coming in.)

And just for fun, above is an "after" of my kitchen desk and Easter table. I love the way my dining table turned out this year and it was made even sweeter by having cleaned up the paper mess!
 
So, this seems to have been a successful project overall. Now, let’s just see if I can use this same strategy for my office desk. (I promise I will work on it, Britt!)

(Special thanks to Grid and Glam for the tips and the mini-camp.) ​

I admit it. I usually get my best cleaning and organizing done when I'm mad. With my husband behaving himself lately (thus staying out of the proverbial doghouse) combined with the clutter we've accumulated during our 19 years in the same house, I have a LOT to do! Especially since we are empty-nesters now and we'd like to downsize while we have the energy to move.

So, enjoy these "after" pics. "What about the before pics" you ask? Well, I didn't realize I'd be sharing my at-home adventures with the general public until a couple of nights ago. Also, you probably need to get to know me and my warped sense of humor a little better so I don't frighten you with the state of our closets. Anything to keep our audience entertained!

Stay tuned. Stephanie's hard at work on an online paperwork de-cluttering class (and subsequent inspired projects, I'm sure). She's anxious to share her #eventstatus!

During the process of opening and growing The Venue, our management team realized very quickly that "this is the stuff of which reality shows are born." From the people involved with the construction of the building and staff - to clients, guests, and vendors - we felt we had the characters, stories and plots that could fill a book after just our first three months in business.

We've also been planning to start a blog for a quite some time. We operate on a lean staff and, under normal circumstances, our business is very good and growing. So, we keep exceedingly busy and the blog just hadn't yet reached the top of the ever-expanding priority list.

But here we are as a community. Here we are, in the midst of an international pandemic, a national state of emergency, an almost surreal healthcare crisis. Our nation's citizens are not only worried about staying safe amidst COVID-19, but also about their families, jobs, finances, friends & neighbors, co-workers, those unable to care for themselves, etc.. Folks are sheltering in their homes, so they're not only worried; they're stressed, stir-crazy, bored, sad, etc.. 

And here we are as a venue. A business. Obviously, we are not keeping busy with events. Rather, we're catching up and cleaning up on the front-office side of the operation. Marketing plays a big role in our day-to-day operations, but it just doesn't feel right to aggressively market at this time. So, no pictures of events with which to entertain our followers, limited outright selling on social media, some time to fill, and the desire to help lift folks' spirits while keeping them engaged with us.

LET'S START OUR BLOG NOW!!! So, ladies and gentlemen, here is an actual accounting of its genesis. Enjoy!

Allison (director and certified night-owl) via a text message at 11:30pm Saturday night: Ok ladies...BEST. IDEA. EVER!!!

Since we don’t have any events to promote, and because I personally feel like it’s tacky to be aggressively marketing right now, I’m going to start a blog where we can each highlight our home improvements/clean-outs/projects, etc.! Then we’ll populate our social media feed with it. It’ll keep our audience engaged and entertained with a little light-heartedness and a pinch of self-deprecation 😊

I wish I’d been taking pics all along, because I’m getting a ton done 😆

Stephanie (assistant director, wedding specialist, and meme queen):

Jessica (former event captain and - most of the time - loving military wife, now living in the northwest US): I’m going to murder a husband 😒 it can be the episode called quarantine couples. 😂🔪

Stephanie:

Allison: ​Oooooo...we can throw somma that salt in there, too 😂😂😂

Stephanie: The episode can be everyone interacting with their husbands.

Madison (former event captain who pursued a full-time opportunity elsewhere <boo-hiss> and mama-to-be): It’s like the reality tv show but a blog instead 😎

Allison: We can call it “Why we need to be working.”
Allison: Exactly Madison!
Allison: And we can include video, so Andy Cohen might find us after all :)

Stephanie: As long as she doesn’t give birth in quarantine 😬

Madison: If we’re still in quarantine when I have to give birth I am going to be beyond mad. 

Allison: The season finale will be the quarantine lifting, things safer, Maddie gives birth to a beautiful baby girl, and her family living happily ever after ❤️

Jessica: you guys need to know I was sunbathing in the grass with the cat, on a leash while wearing jeans and a jacket. 
Jessica: It’s 55 degrees here 

Allison: You just made me snarf my drink
Allison: Because I can sooo hear your tone rn

Stephanie: I mean.  THORNE WALKES THE CAT
(Thorne is Jessica's husband)

Allison: Shut your mouth at me!

Madison: I like that finale. Jessica you’re weird

Jessica: 😂 if madi gets her happy ending can I go somewhere warm?!?! 

​Madison: 🏝
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Stephanie: 🤦🏻‍♀️

Stephanie: ​Can I use this photo I found today of my mom?

Jessica: Oh look Thorne saved the pic of me from today

Stephanie: Brittany's gonna wake up and be like:
WHAT IN THE ACTUAL HECK HAS HAPPENED 

Brittany (Poor, sweet, sleeping Brittany, event captain and stir-crazy mama): HI...Yes I did wake up to 100 txt and I had to see what was going on! 
Brittany: Mine will be about if I’m going to be able to survive this quarantine with a 4 year old! 😬
Brittany: So there’s my chime in to the txt...

And that, dear friends, is today's #eventstatus! Welcome to our slightly-cracking-up-stream-of-consciousness world. We hope it makes you smile. Stay posted, because if nothing else, we're a creative and entertaining bunch. :)