LaPorte & Company

LaPorte & Company Your five senses guide the way you interpret and remember experiences in your every day life.

Our foundational approach to event planning is rooted in orchestrating seamless interplays between the senses to elevate the guest experience.

The biggest lessons sometimes come from the most unexpected places. 🐪​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you think being an event plann...
06/08/2023

The biggest lessons sometimes come from the most unexpected places. 🐪​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you think being an event planner is fun, being a business owner on top of that is an entirely different adventure.

As planners and entrepreneurs, it's easy to get caught up in wanting to do everything perfectly, 100% of the time but listen, that's exhausting AF.

Give yourself grace to breathe through the moments as they come rather than critiquing yourself for not having done more or better.

We're all always just figuring things out as we go and hey, sometimes the things we need come from unorthodox places and experiences.

Swipe through to the end for a fun little surprise...

Did you enjoy this post? If so, should 'Stories from the Trenches' become a series?
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A pop of color, in the right setting, completely changes the game. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Photographers: Floral: Event Renta...
06/06/2023

A pop of color, in the right setting, completely changes the game. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Photographers:
Floral:
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There's a SUPER quick way to have your vacation ruined...​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​...and yes, it's slightly more nightmarish th...
06/05/2023

There's a SUPER quick way to have your vacation ruined...​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​...and yes, it's slightly more nightmarish than simply losing your luggage.

With the summer travel season upon us, make sure you're prepared with more than just your cute outfits and all the pictures you'll take for the 'Gram.

Swipe through for the one travel (accessory?) you absolutely need if you'll be traveling any time soon and especially, if you'll be going abroad.

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Assume this one thing at your own peril ❌​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When it comes to planning an event, it's easy to understand w...
05/25/2023

Assume this one thing at your own peril ❌​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When it comes to planning an event, it's easy to understand why one of the first questions clients want answered is, 'How much will this cost?'

However, where many people fall into a trap is in their desire to have a fast answer to this complex question, before they allow their planner to do their due diligence and figure out how much things will actually cost.

As a planner who offers my clients exclusive, concierge level services, this is one of the first foundational conversations I have with you.

When we work together, we sit and have a robust conversation that explains my process and methods, so you walk away feeling crystal clear about what's coming up.

I share the rationale behind why my discovery process can take anywhere from 5-10 weeks.

I detail my process for sourcing the creative partners I recommend for your event and share how everything will come together to create a production timeline for your big day.

There's a reason why veteran planners at my level charge the investment fees that we do. It's an entirely different ball game.

For a deeper dive into this conversation, check out episode 38 of my podcast: The Real Reason Planners Don't Have Prices on Their Websites.

The Event Fusion Podcast™ is available wherever podcasts are streamed.
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Chocolate & Coffee — the unlikely pairing. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Whether you like one or both of these, have you ever tried ...
05/23/2023

Chocolate & Coffee — the unlikely pairing. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Whether you like one or both of these, have you ever tried them together?

Regardless of your preference, milk chocolate or dark, or coffee that you take black or with cream and sugar, you have to admit that there's just something so rewarding about indulging in these delicacies.

What you may not know however, is that these two paired together actually make for a remarkable combination. Stay with me here...

Ever heard the phrase 'Opposites attract?' They may not have been talking about coffee and chocolate but maybe they should have.

Here's how these work together:

Espresso (in particular) and chocolate have delicious compatibility with one another and have actually been enjoyed together for many years.

The delicious taste comes from a juxtaposition between coffee’s bitterness and chocolate’s sweetness. The balance of flavors between these two makes their resulting flavor combination unforgettable.

When you're thinking about your next event, think of flavors and combinations that at first seem unorthodox but that ultimately create a beautiful explosion of flavors.

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When we DON'T say the quiet parts out loud. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Have you ever met someone and walked away thinking, 'Wow! ...
05/22/2023

When we DON'T say the quiet parts out loud. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Have you ever met someone and walked away thinking, 'Wow! I don't know what it is but there's just something so mesmerizing and alluring about them?'

This is because they exude an elegance and refinement that's felt and experienced — not necessarily seen.

When we say the word 'luxury' we often think of tangible things that we can touch, taste or see. But true luxury is an essence, a feeling, a state of being.

If you know, you know.

In the world of events, we're steadily shifting from grandiose displays of opulence and instead, are reverting back to the tried and true basics of simple elegance.

Your guests want to enjoy their time with you, not be on sensory overload because you threw everything (and the kitchen sink) their way.

When I plan events for clients, I'm mindful of the details because I understand that it's the details that always make a bigger impact than the big things your guests see.

Delicious feeling fabrics, succulent cuisine, intentional movement and creation of spaces from one moment to the next — that's how you grab (and keep) your guests attention, from beginning to end.

Let me know, what comes to mind for you when you think of 'luxury?'
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It doesn't all need to be so complicated. In fact, it shouldn't.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As humans, we have a tendency to want ...
05/18/2023

It doesn't all need to be so complicated. In fact, it shouldn't.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As humans, we have a tendency to want to make things more complex or difficult if it all just seems a bit 'too easy.'

If we're learning something new and it all clicks immediately, we think, 'No, there's a catch that I'm not seeing somewhere.'

If we're planning an event and suddenly everything you wanted is all in one location we think, 'This is too good to be true.'

Here's my question: WHY can't it just be easy?

Life (and events) weren't meant to be these overly-complicated ventures that leave us wondering why in the world we started.

In case you need to hear this today: LET things be EASY.

Stop trying to create twenty steps for something that only requires two.
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Want a surefire way to always delight your guests? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Choose the unexpected. When it comes to wedding des...
05/18/2023

Want a surefire way to always delight your guests? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Choose the unexpected.

When it comes to wedding destinations, there are choices that most people dream about and then, there are others that come as total surprises.

Whether it's across the country or around the world, the destination you choose for your big day should intentionally be chosen to tell a specific part of your event story.

Before I begin scouting potential locations for my clients, there are two questions I always ask them to help set the tone for their big day:

1) Is this wedding Black Tie or barefoot? AND

2) What do you want to feel when you walk into the space?

Understanding their desires allows me to research and source, the best location(s) around the globe that will encapsulate and bring the vision of their event to life.

These destinations are just some of my favorites for spectacular events around the world. Each brings with it a certain essence and flair for the unlimited.

Tell me in the comments, which location was your favorite? 1,2,3,4,or 5?
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You deserve this level of tranquility and opulence. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​No emails. No phone calls. No texts. Sound like an...
05/15/2023

You deserve this level of tranquility and opulence. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​No emails. No phone calls. No texts.

Sound like an absolute dream? It doesn't have to be.

When it comes to making the decision to choose yourself and take some much needed time to recalibrate and decompress, the choice is usually fraught with anxiety about everything you'd need to say 'No' to.

At the end of the day, we don't get points for working ourselves to death. Read that sentence again. 👈🏽

There is never a more perfect time than now to choose YOU. If you're ready to explore a dream destination that's been on your vision board for the last 5 years, let's make it happen.

LAPORTE & COMPANY'S Travel Design services are specifically tailored for the modern woman who is ready to redefine what it means to travel and explore the world on her own terms — with zero limits.

Does this sound like you? If so, click the link in bio to learn more.

Let's plan your next epic travel adventure...
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The difficult conversations are the ones that move you forward. 💭​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When it comes to having difficult or ...
05/12/2023

The difficult conversations are the ones that move you forward. 💭​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When it comes to having difficult or uncomfortable conversations, many of us would rather cover our ears, close our eyes and pretend like everything's okay just to avoid the whole thing all together.

But what does avoiding it get you? It only keeps you feeling stuck, frustrated, and anxious hoping things somehow get better if only you wish for it hard enough.

With over 14 years in the events industry I've encountered my fair share of moments where difficult conversations were necessary (and yes, some Come to Jesus calming breaths were required.)

When it comes to big events — weddings, birthdays, milestones, etc. — it's the perfect time to bring family together but, that can also bring up some unsavory feelings.

Rather than faking it till you make it — putting up with loved ones that make you feel nothing short of uncomfortable — instead, be brave enough to stand up for yourself and share how that makes you feel.

Sure, it won't be easy but at least your voice, feelings and thoughts about the situation will be out there.

I've seen it time and time again. Whether the other person receives the conversation in the spirit you intended or not, you'll wake up feeling just a bit braver the next day because you set boundaries and stood up for YOU. And that?

That's priceless.

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There are moments when words are unnecessary. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​After months of planning and countless decisions being m...
05/11/2023

There are moments when words are unnecessary. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​After months of planning and countless decisions being made, the most beautiful parts of your wedding are those moments when it's just the two of you.

The voices quiet down. The music slows. The world fades away and you're simply in this moment.
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The roles we play beyond the spreadsheets... 💻​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Wizards behind the curtain. Magicians. Life-savers. Supe...
05/09/2023

The roles we play beyond the spreadsheets... 💻​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Wizards behind the curtain. Magicians. Life-savers. Super human phenoms and now...therapists?

Many people often think that event professionals are merely the people you hire to plan your events and manage the 10,000 corresponding moving pieces.

While that is largely true, what if I told you that the most important roles we play for our clients are often not the ones you'd typically think of?

Swipe through for a case study on how we support all the parts of you AND your event.
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