Event Planning

Making the Most of Summer Interships

Making the Most of Summer Interships

by Jennifer Bishop July 18, 2019

As I’ve noted before, this summer is the first summer J. Leigh Events has ever had a summer intern. It’s a major step for my business, and as exciting as it’s been, it’s also a little nerve-wracking! 

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Dads + Cars

Dads + Cars

by Jennifer Bishop June 07, 2019

Here at J. Leigh Events, we love our dads (and our moms too, of course), and we’ve noticed dads tend to love old, classic cars. A few years ago I put these things together and planned a car show for the church I worked before J. Leigh Events for as their large Father’s Day event.

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Happy 2019!

Happy 2019!

by Jennifer Bishop January 03, 2019

Happy New Year! Is it too cliche for to say “can’t believe that is 2019”? One of my goals for 2019 is to be a better blogger for the business and to not only give you all an inside view of the events I’ve planned but tips and tricks on how you can throw an almost flawless event (take it from a pro, no event is flawless or hiccup-free behind the scenes). 

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Christmas in July? Three Simple Ways to Start Planning Your Corporate, Holiday Party Now

Christmas in July? Three Simple Ways to Start Planning Your Corporate, Holiday Party Now

by Jennifer Bishop July 27, 2018

Reality check - did you know that we are only 127 days away from December 1? As hard as it is to start planning for the holidays - or even start thinking about them - when you are wiping 100-degree-summer-sweat from your brow, the truth is there’s no better time to start planning your holiday party. And here’s why - before you know it, it is going to be the end of September, and you’ll be scrambling to find vendors and venues available for the big holiday party.

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