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On our blog, you'll find everything from handy Thanksgiving turkey guides to rental checklists, bar setup ratios, timeline templates, and all the first-hand knowledge we've gathered from two decades of professional event planning.
This blog is a labor of love that we hope will help give you more of the confidence you deserve and a whole lot less frustration.
Taste is one of our most fundamental senses, intimately linked to our basic human need for sustenance and survival. Throughout history, food has been central to rituals and ceremonies, and today, sharing meals remains a vital part of our social lives and celebrations. Breaking bread together is a universal tradition that has evolved from mere […]
It is true that we can’t have open, self-serve buffets. Stationary hors d’oeuvres and grazing tables are currently a thing of the past. Yes, it’s true, we won’t have to see the eternal crudité and cheese platter at every event anymore! Maybe that is a good thing! Lol! We have all heard so much about […]
Event Services by Marylee was happy to be part of SoundWaters HarborFest19, a great event. My Seafood Summer would not be complete without discussing a Raw Bar. Raw Shellfish I suppose you could say, is the original American Sushi. I grew up enjoying raw clams with my dad and grandpa as a child. I think […]
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! Mine was FULL!! Thank you to all of you that shared your holiday with Events by Marylee, it was our pleasure to work with each of you. We are all familiar with how common dietary restrictions, allergies and personal food choices there are today. Thanksgiving can be a […]
While writing the previous newsletter suggesting this is the perfect time of the year to host small, intimate events in your home, I met Chaundra who wanted to do a Fondue Party to celebrate her birthday with a few close friends; so I included the Fondue idea in the newsletter. I am writing to you […]
We recently discussed grilling Fish, Meats and Veggies; but did you know that you can actually Grill Cheese! Occasionally I get to be a guest! A client, colleague and friend, Inka and her husband Paul, introduced us to this delicious concept. Yes, you literally slice the cheese and place it on the grill, and Grill […]
Fire up the Grill! Grilling Season is (almost) here! Days are getting longer and warmer (we hope soon). With the extra daylight we can confidently include grilled items in our entertaining plans. Grilling allows you to expand the available cooking space of your kitchen, as well as add some personal control over your menu. Most […]
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Marylee Santoro, founder and owner of Events by Marylee, has been creating seamless events since 2007, and officially launched Events by Marylee in 2014 after years of planning on the side while working her full-time career. For more than 35 years, she's worked as an environmental analyst and educator, doing work that requires the same obsessive attention to detail and procedure-driven precision she brings to every wedding, gala, and celebration. What started with planning themed formals in college has grown into a full-service planning and staffing company with a team of 95+ certified professionals, built on a simple philosophy: it's not just about the event, it's about the people celebrating it.
“The absolute best team I’ve ever had at a party. Truly awesome.
- Roslyn
“Party was great. The staff was amazing - don't know how they took over our kitchen and figured everything out.
Thank you Mary Lee for the guidance, and I loved the blue and white striped straws - made the party vibe. Looking forward to the next one!”
- Barbara
“Thank you for a wonderful party last night. The food was absolutely delicious and all the little details were taken care of so (my wife) and I were able to enjoy ourselves.“
- Larry
