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Whenever we entertain we roll out the Red Carpet for our guests in one way or another. The goal of hospitality is to make your guests feel special and valued and there are many ways to achieve that with food, beverage, décor, or staff. However the Academy Awards allows us to literally “Roll Out the […]
Free image Fairyland Christmas landscape (Free photobank torange.biz) / ©torange.biz The obsession with a White Christmas has always fascinated me. Especially since the occurrence of them in our Tristate area is more often rare vs the norm, especially along the coast, which makes them all the more magical when they do occur. In researching this […]
Summer is the perfect time to embrace your herb garden. The fresh herbs are able to not only impart magical essences to your beverages and food, but also lend themselves to a great garnish, too. Many of my garden flowers were destroyed by all the rain we have had, but thankfully, the herbs are heartier […]
Memorial Day is the traditional beginning of summer and with that the beginning of outdoor party season. A question I hear often is, “Do I need a tent?” There is not a stock answer to that question. There are many factors to consider; weigh the pros and cons and make the best decision possible based […]
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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
