Garland Gal Events

08/27/2026

Paw Patrol, we're on a roll!!

08/02/2026

There are some celebrations where you can truly feel the love in the room, and this was one of them. Every detail, every smile, and every embrace reflected just how excited everyone is to welcome this sweet little baby into the world.

The love surrounding this sweet couple and their growing family was truly something special. It was such an honor to create a small part of a day that was overflowing with joy, excitement, and so much support.

To the parents-to-be, Anthony & Alexa: your little one is already so incredibly loved. Wishing your family a lifetime of happiness, unforgettable memories, and all the blessings this new chapter will bring.

08/02/2026

08/01/2026

First, I want to say thank you for the encouragement I get on a daily basis from my husband, my closest friends, and my family. I'm so grateful for the love and support. It truly means the world to me. 💙

Speaking of family... thank you, Kayla, for trusting me to be a small part of your celebration. It was such a pleasure meeting your beautiful family yesterday! I hope Kinsleigh has the most amazing time celebrating today.

"Ohana" 💙🌺

Happy Birthday, Kinsleigh! I hope your day is filled with so much love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

07/30/2026

Sometimes the jobs that make you the most nervous become the ones you're most proud of.

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to create this graduation installation for a wonderful referral client. She wanted to celebrate both of her kids' graduations in one design, combining colors from each school into a single balloon arch. It was my first time creating a mixed-color garland like this, and I'll admit, I was a little nervous. It challenged me creatively, but I absolutely loved how it came together.

There was one more challenge...
I had already planned a family trip to Florida and would be leaving five days before her party. Normally, I would never deliver an installation that far in advance, but after talking through balloon longevity and care, I felt confident it could be done. I gave her a few important instructions: keep the house cool, keep the balloons out of direct sunlight, and I even asked if she'd be willing to add the mylar stars and finish assembling the columns the day before the party. Without hesitation, she said yes.

That kind of trust means more than I can put into words.
When you're trusted with someone's milestone celebration, you don't take that lightly. I'm so grateful she believed in my work and allowed me to think outside the box to make it happen. From everything I heard afterward, the balloons held up beautifully, and the celebration was a success.

The photo shown is not the finished setup after the final touches were added, but I'm still incredibly proud of this installation and everything it represents.

To Carolyn - Thank you for trusting me, for believing in my work, and for allowing me to be a small part of such a special celebration. Your confidence in me meant the world. It's clients like you who remind me why I love what I do. 🥰🎈

06/20/2026

It was a busy weekend for me!! Another Marmion graduation party and Channahon 8th grade graduation. I just love meeting my clients and their families! Thank you Traci and Ashley for giving me the opportunity to help decorate for your events!

06/14/2026

Graduation parties are one of my favorite events! This set up was for my founding client, Diana Law ! Her son just graduated from Marmion Academy and is heading off to Michigan State University! 👨‍🎓

Shout out to Traci Hamilton for the beautiful decor she made for this event! 🙌

Thank you, Liz Nichols for helping me with the set up for this event! 🫶

05/25/2026

Congratulations to the Marmion Academy Seniors who had the opportunity to sign their Power of Attorney paperwork on Thursday at Law Hesslebaum! Thank you Diana Law and supporting staff!! Turned out to be an amazing party with a taco truck and a dj!

05/24/2026

Congratulations to my nephew, Chase Nurczyk! Class of 2026 and Carthage bound!!

04/17/2026

When my very first founding client, Diana asked me to create a balloon arch for her Paris-themed brunch, I was truly honored. She could've reached out to someone more experienced, someone more established, but she reached out to me!

If you know her, you know she never disappoints when it comes to hosting—every detail is always beautiful and thoughtfully put together. I was so grateful to be part of bringing her vision to life!

Moments like this remind me why I love what I do. Thank you for trusting Garland Gal Events to add that special touch!

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