May 2026 be an amazing, expansive, creative new year with peace, love and joy seen and expressed every day.
Marinda Freeman
Event Consulting
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Welcoming the Winter Solstice—the shortest day, the longest glow. ❄️✨ May this season bring rest, reflection, and a quiet kind of joy.
Event Fundamentals
How about creating every event with grace and ease?
It doesn’t matter if it’s a small dinner gathering with friends and/or family, a big milestone celebration or even a meeting – in person or zoom.
Start with the intention to have ease and to be a welcoming gracious presence.
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Tired of event planning feeling overwhelming?
Learn how to create joyful, seamless, and memorable events—without the stress.
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Tired of event planning feeling overwhelming? Learn how to create joyful, seamless, and memorable events without the stress.
This 6-session Master Class shares my 40+ years of professional event planning, giving you the mindset, tools, and process to plan with calm, clarity, and confidence.
Wishing a very happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. May the Festival of Lights bring warmth, joy, and meaningful moments with those you love. 🕎✨
Let’s make gathering with friends and family feel joyful again. 💫 Join me tomorrow, Dec 11th, for a FREE workshop on the foundations of event design. This one-hour class will inspire you.
✨ Free to join • Live on Zoom
🔗 Register at marindafreeman.com/free-workshop
✨ Holiday Sale Alert! ✨
Make every gathering unforgettable. 🎄✨
My book, Everything is an Event, is your blueprint for planning with intention and creativity. Holiday sale happening now on Amazon—gift inspiration, made easy!
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Want to learn how to think differently about planning any event with more ease, joy and success?
Start with how you feel about the event.
Are you looking forward to gathering with those invited?
Your mood, your energy is contagious.
Start with your mindset
Holiday events coming up? Let’s make them easier.
Learn the three must-knows for planning smooth, successful, stress-free events.
📅 Thursday, December 11
⏰ 10am PST / 1pm EST
💻 Live on Zoom
🔗 Register at marindafreeman.com/free-workshop
Happy Thanksgiving!
Grateful for the celebrations we've created, the memories we've shared, and the incredible people who make life meaningful. Wishing you a beautiful holiday filled with good company, full hearts, and joyful moments.
Holiday events coming? Learn the top 3 things every planner needs for smooth, stress-free results. FREE live workshop Dec 11, 10am PST. Perfect for assistants, new planners + anyone suddenly “in charge.” Register online! marindafreeman.com/free-workshop/
Thanksgiving Entertaining Tip: Set your Thanksgiving table the day before and keep centerpieces under 12". A beautiful table sparks connection, conversation, and gratitude. Want more entertaining tips? Join my free workshop on Dec 11!
Planning an event and not sure where to start? Join this FREE live workshop on Dec 11 to learn the 3 steps that make event design simple, clear, and stress-free. 10am PST. Register at marindafreeman.com/free-workshop
Within seconds, guests decide if they feel welcome at your event. And that first impression sticks. The moment someone walks through your door, they’re asking themselves—often without realizing it: "Am I welcome here?" “Will I feel at ease?” More at marindafreeman.com/blog
🎉 Planning an event but don’t know where to start? Join my FREE Intro to Event Design Workshop on Dec 11! Learn the key steps to stress-free planning + how to create events that truly delight.
📅 12/11 • 10am PST
🔗 marindafreeman.com/free-workshop
Event Fundamentals:
The Key to a Thanksgiving Gathering with Ease
Start planning early – which is really the right time, and
Write it ALL down
The guest list
The menu
The timing
The shopping
The table setting
Yes, write it all down = another secret to stress-free planning.
Trust me on this!
✨ Happy World Kindness Day! ✨
In the world of events, kindness is the invisible thread that ties everything together — from the first planning call to the final farewell. Let’s celebrate with open hearts and thoughtful gestures — because every great event begins with kindness. 💐
Are you daunted by the looming Thanksgiving Dinner and Gathering?
How do you get everything ready?
Is it possible to be relaxed in your planning and preparation?
Need more event help?
Sign up for my Free Workshop on December 11th.
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🎄 The holidays are coming—don’t stress over event planning!
Join my free workshop: Introduction to Event Design 🎁
Learn simple steps to plan events that sparkle ✨
📅 Dec 11 | 10am PST / 1pm EST
💻 Live on Zoom
👉 marindafreeman.com/free-workshop
Honored by the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ feedback for Everything is an Event! 💫
This book shares 15 principles to help you design meaningful, memorable experiences.
Discover more at marindafreeman.com
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Spooky season is here...and it’s boo-tiful! Whether it’s a corporate costume party, a hauntingly chic gala, or a cozy neighborhood gathering, the magic is in the details. From eerie lighting to elegant tablescapes, you can make your next event a thrilling success!
Planning an event and don’t know where to start? ✨
Join me for a FREE live workshop that will help you plan with confidence — just in time for the holidays! 🎄
Learn the 3 things every event planner (or host!) should know.
📅 Nov 6 | 🕙 10 AM PST | 💻 Zoom
🔗 marindafreeman.com/free-workshop
Event Fundamentals: Music is part of the décor and ambiance of the space you create for your event.
Walking into a space with pleasant music playing created an aliveness and a welcoming environment.
Remember, the point of every event is to create connection and community.
Event Fundamentals:
A Word About Outdoor Events
Sound doesn’t travel well outside. For outdoor events and weddings, have one or more microphones for all that are speaking so ALL can hear.
Have you ever watched someone waving their microphone around and you can’t hear what they say?
The purpose of the microphone is so everyone can HEAR you.
If you have trouble holding the mic CLOSE to your mouth, park it on your chin so that when you move your head the mic goes with you.
Wishing you a Diwali that brings happiness, prosperity, and joy to you and your family. May your life be as colorful and bright as the lights of Diwali!
Event planning doesn’t start with a date or venue—it starts with clarity.
Join my live Zoom workshop on Oct 28 to learn how to design stress-free, meaningful events. ✨
$37 • 1 hr • 10am PST, 1pm EST
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Planning a dinner meeting or gathering for an organization or business? Floral centerpieces help create a beautiful table that says welcome!
That doesn’t mean they have to be fresh flowers in vases.
There are cost effective ways to use flowering plants, especially when you have a lot of tables.