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Before the Event: Tips to Capture Your Guests’ Hearts

Before the Event: Tips to Capture Your Guests’ Hearts

by Cassie LaMere | Feb 19, 2024 | Tips

We all know and love the concept of après, aka the after party, but sometimes, we find that clients overlook pre-event opportunities to wow guests before they ever step foot into the experience. When our team at Cassie LaMere Events approaches an event, we map out all...

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When the creative brief was “Go Get Lost” we k When the creative brief was “Go Get Lost” we knew something magical was in store 🌾

Tucked away in Round Top, we were honored to plan an exclusive media preview event to give editors a first look at @hideawayroundtop , a 21 acre retreat that’s an ode to slow living, intentional design, and intimate conversations beneath the Texas sky.

Meant to feel like you were arriving to a friend’s ranch, guests were greeted with to-go cocktails in the essential styro cups (IYKYK) before hopping on board the welcome wagon for an adventure in the fields.

Between design discovery, shared meals, and a few unforgettable finds, this experience reminded us why Round Top will always have a special place in our hearts. We can’t wait for what’s next at this special space, stay tuned!

Designer + Planner: @cassielamereevents
Hideaway Designer and Proprietor: @studioseiders
Venue: @hideawayroundtop
Rentals: @lootrentals @noma_eventsatx
Florals: @serracinna
Catering: @uchirestaurants
Photography: @dagnushka
Engraving: @amandareiddesigns
Cups + Napkins: @theessentialmkt
S’mores: @candywithatwist

#RoundTopTexas #LuxuryEvents #EventDesign #TexasStyle #EventPlannerLife #RoundTop #CountryLiving #RoundTopParty #RoundTopGuideByPaperCity
The question we’re often asked: what’s your go The question we’re often asked: what’s your go-to host gift? 🎁 Your host gift cheat sheet has arrived!

We’ve done the sourcing so you can spend more time celebrating and less time scrolling. Our Holiday Hosting Gift Guide is designed to give you access to the chicest, most thoughtful picks from event experts that are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.

Drop your favorite host gift below — we might just feature it next. 👇 

#HostGifts #GiftGuide #GiftInspo #giftIdeas #HolidaySeason #HolidayHosting #HostingIdeas
In honor of us taking the stage at @theweddingmba In honor of us taking the stage at @theweddingmba this week we’re sharing a never before seen photo from Cassie’s wedding to drop a hint at what she’ll be speaking on during our session on the main stage. 

We can’t wait to gather with wedding + event pros for several days of connecting, collaborating, and leveling up!

It’s a honor to be speaking to such a distinguished group of leaders who all share our passion and dedication for collectively raising the bar for what’s possible in our industry. 

Any guesses? 😉

📸 @shannons_photo 

#WeddingMBA #WeddingPlanner #WeddingDesign #Bride #WeddingDress #BrideEra #LuxuryEvents #EventPlanner #EventDesign
Wait until you see proof that I was born to plan a Wait until you see proof that I was born to plan a party… 🎥🎉

I grew up surrounded by hospitality—it wasn’t something I learned, it was something I lived. Setting the table, celebrating milestones, making everything feel special… it was second nature. 

At an early age, I realized that the moments we create are more than beautiful—they’re meaningful. They remind us to celebrate now, to find joy in the ordinary, and to honor life as it’s unfolding.

It’s why I do what I do today—to help others celebrate their own stories, fully and intentionally. Creating events for a life well lived 🤍

#CassieLaMereEvents #FoundHERStory #LuxuryEvents #EventPlannerLife #WomenInEvents #EventDesign #HeartForHosting
Ordinary menus? We don’t know her. 📸 1 - @d Ordinary menus? We don’t know her.

📸 1 - @danielcolvin 
2 - 4 @okcrowe
5 - 6 @kilpat

#LuxuryEvents #EventDesign #CreativeCatering #ElevatedEntertaining #ExperientialDining #LuxuryLifestyle #EventPlanner #DesignDetails #CulinaryArtistry
A Case for Calla Lilies… They’re sculptural. S A Case for Calla Lilies… They’re sculptural. Sleek. And having a major moment.

Let’s just say… we’ve been deep in the world of florals lately (👀🌸). Cassie’s currently working on something top secret with one of our favorite flower magazines—consider this your exclusive hint.

Stay tuned, because you won’t want to miss what’s blooming next. 

#CassieLaMereEvents #FloralDesign #CallaLilies #FlowerTrends #EventDesign #LuxuryEvents #DesignInspo #EditorialFlorals #EventPlanner #LuxuryLifestyle #EventFlorals
This one’s for the girls… We’re talking swa This one’s for the girls…

We’re talking swapping solo cups for champagne coupes and turning football Sundays into a masterclass in stylish hosting.

It’s not just about the scoreboard anymore — it’s about the setup, the snacks, and the serve.

Who’s ready for a season of chic hospitality and elevated game-day energy?

#GameDayHosting #LuxuryEntertaining #ChicTailgate #GamedayGoals #HostGirlSeason #TailgateParty #TailgatingTips #GameDay #FootballSeason #FootballTailgate #CollegeFootball #NFL
Last-minute doesn’t have to mean scary 👻 Her Last-minute doesn’t have to mean scary 👻 Here are 3 easy ways to conjure up a moody Halloween moment — proof that a little creativity (and candlelight) can work magic on short notice. ✨

1. Mood Lighting Is Your Potion🕯️
Dim the overheads, light every candle in sight, and swap bright bulbs for amber ones. Shadows are your best accessory.

2. Haunt Your Tablescape 🥀
Raid your pantry and bar cart for blackberries, figs, and dark wine bottles. Layer textures—linen, velvet, wax drips—to make it feel like the witching hour met a dinner party.

3. Stir Up a Signature Spell 🍸
A moody cocktail (or mocktail) always seals the deal. Think blood-orange spritzes, smoky mezcal margaritas, or black-salt rims that feel a little mysterious.

Send or save this to the party master who needs a few more tricks up their sleeves. 

#HallowHosting #HalloweenParty #HalloweenTips #LastMinuteHosting #EventDesignInspo #HauteHalloween #MoodyHalloween #HalloweenTablescape #HostingTips #PartyInspo #DinnerPartyIdeas
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