The Eventful Life
Whether personally or professionally, our lives all full of events. Some are memorable while some, not so much. For us, the journey between these moments is just as important as the actual event itself. This blog is our attempt to document these experiences. To fortify the memories and learn from them. Join us! Bethany & Kelly
Some programs are about pretty centerpieces and perfect PowerPoints. Others? They’re about surviving 16-hour shuttle shifts, rerouting in real time, and knowing exactly when to deploy 50 ice cream...
Every planner has a toolkit — spreadsheets, timelines, backup plans A through Z. But some of the most important tools I carry didn’t come from a conference or certification program. They came from my...
When you run your own business—especially in the world of meetings and events—your time is your product. Every client call, proposal draft, and site visit is quite literally your livelihood...
Coming from corporate life, you get in the habit of a traditional work schedule: Monday through Friday, some downtime on the weekends, and back to it at 8am (or earlier) the next Monday. The world of...
As the old saying goes, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” This is especially true when it comes to event planning. Often, clients get an idea...
At McAteer Meeting Management (M3), we believe every event deserves a Plan A that dazzles—and a Plan B that delivers. Outdoor events bring magic: the breeze, the scenery, the golden hour lighting. But...
As Kelly prepares to leave the corporate world after 29 years, I find myself filled with a mixture of excitement, pride, and a touch of trepidation. For nearly three decades, Kelly has dedicated...
We stay in a lot of hotels. It’s part of the gig. From five-star resorts to simple places to lay your head while on the road, they all have their pros and cons and the need varies depending on...
Marriage, Business, Adventure & Lessons Along the Way Life has a funny way of leading us exactly where we need to be, even if we don’t always see the path clearly at first. Our story is one of...