If your friend, sister, brother, coworker, etc. isn’t using a registry, wedding gift giving can be a headache. You love them, but the thought of gifting them something they won’t ever use or might not like is stressing you out. With more couples than ever living together before marriage, getting them something they already ownRead More
After a couple heads home from their honeymoon they often find they are at a loss for what to do next – your big day is over, now what?! The wedding planning and honeymoon were all very structured and time consuming – and now the new couple has all the time in the world to relax,Read More
Susan Zackin, owner of Z Event Company, was featured this week in The Gambit’s special section on New Orleans party planning! Specifically on the topic of what event planners bring to the table. There are some great questions asked with equally great answers, so be sure to take a look! Here are just two of the QRead More
The second line Under the chuppah for a New Orleans courtyard wedding at Brennan’s, the wedding ceremony was brought to a close. With the stomping of the glass, an ever jubilant “Mazel Tov” arose from the crowd, but then the unexpected occurred – horns began playing, guests looked around in confusion, and our “second line” began twistingRead More
Susan Zackin was featured in the January 2016 issue of St. Charles Avenue! The magazine features interviews from one or two business owners every month, and Susan Zackin & Z Event Company were on their radar this month. To read the full article, please click the link below! ZEventCompanyShopTalk
Tips from a New Orleans Wedding Planner: Choosing a Venue You’re engaged! You’ve told all of your family and friends, you’ve had an impromptu engagement party, so what’s the next step?! As much as brides hate to hear it, it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty (which I personally enjoy – no surprise thereRead More
A day in the life of a New Orleans wedding planner: I start my work day off in bed, checking emails. In this industry, there are so many things that can change overnight, so I need to be prepared for whatever those changes may be. When I step into the office, I am ready to take on the dayRead More
It has been months since we produced the Brennan-McLeod New Orleans wedding, and we are still hearing great buzz around town from it! New Orleans, as I like to say, is a big city but a small town, so word of mouth is huge down here and hearing people talk about how beautiful and fun their wedding was is the most gratifying thingRead More
We have been watching what the hottest designers have been putting down the runway, and these styles are going to be some of the biggest wedding dress trends for this fall: The Spaghetti Strap: The majority of brides tend to go with a strapless wedding gown, a sweetheart neckline or some version of lace orRead More
There are so many great things about having a destination wedding, especially having one here in New Orleans! At the same time, I understand the anxiety associated with planning a destination wedding, so I’m here to help calm those nerves and explain why it shouldn’t be stressful…if you have the right wedding planner that isRead More
Be sure to pick up a copy of the September 18th issue of New Orleans City Business to see Jessica Talbot, Z Event Company’s newest employee’s press release. To view the issue online, please click Z EVENT COMPANY. Join our email list to receive the latest news, updates and for more great tips and tricks! CLICK HERERead More
Labor Day Weekend has passed, which sadly means that summer has come to an end. Don’t get downhearted just yet, because the Holiday season is right around the corner, or should I say “engagement season!” So ladies, here is your excuse to break out the champagne and wedding magazines. It’s time to start planning 🙂Read More
First off, congratulations on your engagement! This is such a happy and exciting time in both your lives so don’t stress and worry about all of the little details, that’s what we’re here for 😉 Take a deep breath and go chill a bottle of champagne, everything will be fine. Of course there are a millionRead More
I came across this fun little wedding poem and thought I’d share it with y’all: Married when the year is new, he’ll be loving, kind & true, When February birds do mate, You wed nor dread your fate. If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you’ll know. Marry in April whenRead More
This past Friday, Z Event Company produced a fundraiser for The American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana to honor eight outstanding women in conjuction with the 10 Years, 10 Events marking the 10th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. These women were honored for their significant contributions to the ongoing recovery efforts of New Orleans and LouisianaRead More
Not sure exactly what to put in your guests wedding welcome bag? Let me help you out – wedding welcome bags are one of my favorite things to create and put together for our brides and grooms! To some it might seem like a daunting task, but for me I get gratification when I hearRead More
Before meeting with your wedding and event planner, there is a bit of “homework” you’ll need to do first. Trust me though, it’s the fun kind of homework! 🙂 As a wedding and event planner, we have LOTS of innovative ideas and design concepts to bring your event or wedding to the next level. WeRead More
A New Orleans Wedding: As wedding planners in a city as unique as New Orleans, Z Event Company strives to make each event one of a kind and personal for our clients. We often take our cue from our clients, zeroing in on something special to them, then making that a feature at their party.Read More
After spending countless hours researching different cuts and styles, going from one bridal boutique to the next, and trying on countless wedding dresses, you have finally found “The One.” For both local brides and destination brides, the task of transporting your dress to and from locations can be tricky, and not something you want toRead More
This past April, in Jupiter, FL, Z Event Company put on a glow in the dark, beach party themed Bat Mitzvah that was not to be missed! This wasn’t your typical, run of the mill Bat Mitzvah either. To ensure that maximum fun was had by all, we transformed the event space into a glowRead More
It’s no surprise that New Orleans destination weddings rank in the top 2 most popular places to get married! From the historic buildings, to the delicious cuisine, to the wild and crazy nightlife, New Orleans has it all! Being born and raised in such a wonderful city, I feel the need to spread some New Orleans loveRead More
How many times have you thought to yourself, “Should I hire a New Orleans wedding planner? But they’re just so expensive” It’s time to stop fretting, because that isn’t true! The answer to that question is simple: you bet your white-dress-wearing booty you should! Most couples shy away from hiring a wedding planner mainly becauseRead More
Even before entering the courtyard of The Breakers for cocktail hour, guests were being drawn outside by the hypnotic sounds of Caribbean music lofting through the air. Greeting the guests at the bottom of the stairs were refreshing signature drinks, enticing, mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres, and white orchid leis for our VIP ticket holders. As ourRead More
A fabulous venue, an eclectic guest list, or is it the delicious food and alluring libations? I’d say it would be all of the above if you joined us for the launch of Inside Northside’s new south shore edition, Inside New Orleans. Being event planners in New Orleans, we know that great food and drinksRead More
When throwing a themed party, people often struggle with the question of balance: yikes, have we gone overboard here or have we not done enough to bring our party to life! At Z Event Company, we like to keep it chic and sophisticated and let the theme shine through. Imagine this: The historic and newlyRead More