Myrna Swire featured in Boca Raton Observer Magazine

We are very proud to share the Boca Raton Observer Article, "Where's the Party?" written by Lori Lawrence and found in the December Issue. It's Your Party's Myrna Swire is one of the featured event planners! Myrna gives some great advice for anyone getting ready to throw a party, holiday or otherwise. A few of our most favorite quotes...

"'During our first conversation, I ask clients how they see the event going -- how many people, is it a drop-by kind of thing?' says Myrna Swire, owner of It's Your Party, a full-service event design company based in Boca Raton. 'An open house is a whole different way to function as opposed to a sit-down dinner.'"

"Swire provides clients with a list indicating what's needed based on the number of guests. 'For 100 guests, how many bottles of vodka they'll need, that sort of thing.' she says."

"'Usually people don't want to tell you their budget,' says Swire. 'It's like when you buy a car. You don't want to tell the showroom manager what you can spend. But when it comes to a party, you can spend $5000, $45,000, or anywhere in between,' she explains. 'It's much easier if you tell me, 'OK, I have $10,000, what can I get for 50 people?' I know what things cost, so I'll know whether the menu will have to be chicken instead of roast beef. That's another way a planner can help you.'"

"If everyone's feeling particularly festive, consider trotting out the karaoke machine to liven things up midway through the evening. 'People have had drinks and they're a little loose by then, so it's fun,' says Swire. 'There is a beginning, middle, and end to each event, and entertainment should follow that flow.'"

"The easiest way to be a guest at your own party is to enlist the services of a professional. As Swire puts it, 'If you have to go to court, you want to have a good attorney. That's how I see planning an event. That way, you have a good time at your own party. I'm there, I dress as if I'm a guest, I don't have a big 'Event Producer' sign on me, but I am overseeing to make sure chafing dishes are replenished and that leftover glasses are removed -- I run it like a show, because that's really what it is.'"

It's Your Party Receives 2010 Best of Pompano Beach Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

NEW YORK, NY, October 6, 2010 -- Its Your Party has been selected for the 2010 Best of Pompano Beach Award in the Facility Rental & Party Planning category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@uscaaward.com
URL: http://www.uscaaward.com

Article on Bundle.com

We're honored to be featured on Bundle.com and MSN.com this week for their interview series, Other People's Money. Myrna Swire gives great advice about budgeting your wedding and why you need a wedding planner.

"Wedding planner Myrna Swire on the real reasons you'll spend $30,000 for your nuptial"

Cirque Style Bat Mitzvah

Eco-Friendly Weddings at Bloomingdale's!

Be sure to come to Boca Raton Town Center's Bloomingdale's this coming Earth Day, April 22, 2010! Myrna Swire of It's Your Party will be sharing ideas on planning Eco-Friendly Weddings. You won't want to miss the spectacular array of gorgeous, green centerpieces, elegant music, and a bounty of ideas for planning Earth-friendly Weddings!

2010 Brides Choice Award

We are proud to announce that It's Your Party has won WeddingWire's 2010 Brides Choice Award! Visit our page on WeddingWire here.

About the Award: The WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards ™ recognizes the top local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the Bride's Choice Awards are determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds. This year's winners represent the top five percent of WeddingWire's vendor community, which consists of over 100,000 local wedding professionals nationwide.

2009 Best of Business Award

Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement

SAN FRANCISCO, November 7, 2009, It's Your Party has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Party planning service category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that It's Your Party has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Party planning service category.

The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using statistical research and consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off statistical research and also information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

About Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is a San Francisco based organization. The SBCA is a private sector entity that aims to provide tactical guidance with many day to day issues that small business owners face. In addition to our main goal of providing a central repository of small business operational advice; we use consumer feedback to identify companies that exemplify what makes small business a vital part of the American economy.

SOURCE: Small Business Commerce Association

CONTACT:
Small Business Commerce Association
Email: Press@SBCAAwards.org
URL: http://www.SBCAAwards.org

Weddings Illustrated Magazine

Weddings Illustrated Magazine, Spring/Summer 2010 issue has included It's Your Party in the
"Black Book" section of Wedding Planners. We are honored to be a vendor listed with them.

WFLX TV Fox 29, Best Wedding Planner 2010

It's Your Party is happy to announce that we are up for "Best Wedding Planner" of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. This contest is sponsored by WFLX/TV Fox 29. We earned the #2 spot last year, but with your votes...I am sure we can make it to #1 this year! Please go to:
http://WFLX.cityvoter.com/contests/best-of-the-palm-beaches-and-treasure-coast/4761 and vote for It's Your Party Events under the Wedding category. Tell your friends to vote too!
Thank you in advance for your support and votes!

Harris Rocks!

This was a 3 day celebration for Harris' Bar Mitzvah! Harris Rocked the house when he created a hip hop routine with a professional dancer....he has since become devoted to hip hop in his spare time. Thank you to Tiffany Photographic Studios for sharing the photos.

Update of Winter Weddings

Wow!! The past few months have been quite busy with Weddings and Special Events.
Please view more photos of these outstanding events, now on my website. A special thanks to Villota & Simpson for their fantastic work!