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Almost exactly two years ago, I wrote a blog celebrating ten years of Events by Marylee and sharing something very close to my heart—our Signature Service Experience. I shared the importance of the client experience, what it is like to work with us – that our actions are intentional and we operate like your personal concierge […]
February = Love = Chocolate + Pistachio = Dubai Chocolate Valentine’s Day is often associated with Chocolate, so I thought this was a perfect time to talk about a chocolate flavor that is becoming as ubiquitous as pumpkin spice in the fall, called Dubai Chocolate. The new flavor combination is chocolate and pistachio with some […]
February may be the shortest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean we have any less to be thankful for or fewer opportunities to celebrate! The Groundhog has already made his predictions—depending on who you believe. While we may see some snow in the forecast, the sun’s angle is higher, and any snow is […]
Happy New Year! As January comes to a close, are you still feeling positive about your New Year’s resolutions? Interestingly, this year, in the blogs and podcasts I follow for personal growth and inspiration, I’ve noticed more emphasis on making New Year’s Intentions with goals, rather than just resolutions. There’s encouragement to take action, instead […]
In celebrating our 10 years of service to you, we want to highlight what makes us unique: our Signature Service. What is Signature Service? It is the exceptional and immersive experience you receive when working with us. It means having dedicated, unlimited access to our team of professionals who are committed to fulfilling your desires […]
The Gift of Sound: Rhythm and music appeal to our senses and enhance the enjoyment of gatherings and shared experiences, connecting us culturally and socially. Do not overlook music or take it for granted when planning your celebrations. Music can serve as a subtle background element or take center stage as the focus of attention. […]
Beverages are an integral part of every gathering. We all have to hydrate! Sometimes food is spicey and you want to quench the fire, too! At casual gatherings it is certainly functional to put ready to drink cansand bottles of water, seltzers, beer and wine in tubs on a table or around the yard – […]
Commercially, February is known as the Love Month because of Valentine’s Day. Christmas was barely over and Valentine’s advertisements were already in the stores! We all want to do something special for the ones we love on Valentine’s Day, but do we really know what they would like or what they might appreciate most? Do […]
I remember making a mental note this year of the first email I got in January regarding Valentine’s Day. It was around January 10! I said to myself, Wow! Christmas officially ended on January 6 with the Epiphany/Three Kings Day or the end of the 12 days of Christmas; time to put away your Christmas […]
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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
