It's Your Party

Why hiring a Professional Wedding Planner can save you money.

2011-09-06T13:35:00.000-07:00

In today's world everyone is finding ways to save, even when it comes to planning a wedding. With the many wedding expenses, from catering to venue to florals, some young bridal couples attempt to plan their own event. They don't realize, however, how much time and money they can save by hiring a professional wedding planner.

A professional wedding planner is trained and experienced in coordinating all the details of your event to your specifications while sticking to a budget. With today's hectic lifestyles, many bridal couples and their families do not have the time or resources for the detailed planning that a beautiful Wedding requires. By utilizing the expertise of a seasoned wedding planner, you can save yourself a lot of time and run-around.

Hiring a professional wedding planner is like having insurance for your wedding: your planner is with you every step of the way, ensuring the vendors are reputable, the decor and entertainment are fabulous, and that you remain within your budget.

At It's Your Party, we have longstanding relationships with the vendors that we recommend. Thus, we are able to negotiate discounted prices and pass the savings along to you. With outstanding service and personalized style, It's Your Party can save you time and money when planning your wedding.

Read more about the finance side of planning a wedding with Myrna Swire's interview on Bundle.com.

Katie and Nicks Wedding

2011-06-07T11:08:00.000-07:00

This was a destination wedding where friends and family from all over the country came to witness the beautiful wedding at Boca Raton Beach Club and Resort on April 9th, 2011.

Millisa and Trevor

2011-06-07T11:03:00.000-07:00

This couple celebrated their wedding with many friends and family at the Boca Grove Country Club on March 12th, 2011.

Rebecca and Adams Wedding

2011-06-07T10:35:00.000-07:00

This young, vibrant couple wed at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Ft.Lauderdale on February 12th, 2011. Family came from all over the country to celebrate this joyous occasion with them.

Marlene and Johns Wedding

2011-06-07T10:34:00.000-07:00

This was a wedding destination from New York City. The couple took their vows on December 18th, 2010 with their closest friends and family on the beach at the Delray Beach Sea Gate Beach Club.

Nadia and Dougs Wedding

2011-06-07T10:30:00.000-07:00

This wedding took place at the Boca Pointe Country Club on October 16th,2010.

Club 21

2011-03-29T17:39:00.000-07:00

A great success this past weekend!

Wedding Wire Bride's Choice-- We Won!!

2011-02-10T18:58:00.001-08:00

We are proud to announce that we have won Wedding Wire's Bride's Choice Awards!

Myrna Swire featured in Boca Raton Observer Magazine

2010-12-26T11:37:00.000-08:00

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.'"

Its Your Party Receives 2010 Best of Pompano Beach Award

2010-10-13T14:00:00.001-07:00

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

2010-10-03T11:54:00.001-07:00

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"

2010-06-15T14:30:00.000-07:00

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Eco-Friendly Weddings at Bloomingdale's!

2010-04-11T09:50:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-11T09:44:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-15T05:51:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-04T14:35:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-20T19:47:00.000-08:00

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!

2010-01-22T15:13:00.001-08:00

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

2010-01-21T14:16:00.000-08:00

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!

Happy New Year!

2009-12-28T08:57:00.000-08:00

It's Your Party says Happy New Year from SR Designs on Vimeo.

Britney Spears Circus Sweet 16

2009-12-07T09:20:00.000-08:00

A circus-themed Sweet 16! Included the "Big Top" and featured the birthday girl wearing an 8 foot gold python snake. This event showcased talent to include little people, stiltwalkers, and strange animals being paraded around the cocktail hour. Reception under the big top tenting included unique table decor, fabric draped Kissing Booth and Tattoo Artist booth, delicious food stations with a magnificent cake, and talented entertainment.

Snow in South Beach

2009-12-07T08:25:00.001-08:00

A holiday party held at a private home with the theme: Snow in South Beach. We were expecting to have an outdoor event, but a front over South Florida called the It's Your Party team into action! Within a few hours, the entire event was covered with multiple tents to make sure the guests would remain dry. An eight piece Rock and Roll band, plexi pool cover as a dance floor, furniture areas and delicious food and libations kept everyone very happy!

Real Simple Magazine

2009-12-01T12:31:00.000-08:00

Myrna Swire of It's Your Party is recommended in Martha Stewart's Real Simple Wedding Planner list. Visit Real Simple to see our listing.

Small Business Commerce Award

2009-12-01T10:29:00.000-08:00

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. We are very proud of this National honor; the Press Release is also available online.

Events Solutions November issue

2009-11-23T07:11:00.000-08:00

Myrna Swire is a featured designer in the November issue of Event Solutions magazine.

"Myrna Swire, president of Boca Raton, Fla.-based It's Your Party Events, Inc., says you'll see bold hues in table linens for 2010."

The article is titled Rental Furnishings Preview 2010 where lounge furniture is here to stay. Myrna has been designing events with lounge furniture for the past 6 years. The idea to use furniture is not as much a design trend as it is more of a featured element of modern-styled events. For her events, Myrna uses Visions Furniture & Design based out of Sunrise, Florida. She is also a design consultant for Visions, where she helps to conceptualize the most current looks in furniture design and accessories.

Business Leader Media Award

2009-11-18T16:53:00.000-08:00

Myrna Swire is honored to accept her award from Business Leader Media Magazine. It's Your Party was distinguished as #54 out of the top 100 Small Businesses in South Florida. We are very proud!

New Website is LIVE!

2009-10-29T15:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all of the hard work of my vendors and marketing designers and coders at SR Designs
I am up and running!!!