Alexis Kniaz

Planner track · 11:00 AM · City Hall

BREAKOUT PANEL

Wedding and Gala Planning That Holds Up: Budgets, Vendors and the Day Itself

Weddings and galas run on tight timelines, fixed budgets and guests who notice everything. Alexis Kniaz of Blue Plate Catering moderates a panel of the people who make those nights work: Sarah Neukom of ESP Presents, Mal Marencik of HMR Designs and the principals of Lola Event Productions. They cover setting a budget the client sticks to, choosing and managing vendors, getting more out of catering and design without raising the spend, and keeping the timeline on track when something slips. Bring your toughest questions.

Roundtable Luncheon · 12:55 PM · Recess

ROUNDTABLE

High-Impact, Low-Cost Catering Menu Ideas for Wedding & Social Events