Hello all,
We are in our last few days of our Perfect "10" Promotion. Our promotion started the end of July and consisted of "10" weeks dedicated to branding our Blogspot, updating Twitter and setting forth an initiative to increase our Facebook fans. We are in our last week and we have made some positive changes on all social mediums. Since we have a great following of fans, this is a perfect way to celebrate and give back! Therefore, on October 10, 2010, "10" random winners will be drawn from our Facebook fan data base. These "10" winners will be awarded "10" gifts every hour from 10:00 am-10:00 pm. We are so lucky to have such a great following and we want to sincerely thank you all from the ALLURE.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
ALLURE Tours The Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro
[L-R: Erin Davidge, CMP - General Manager of ALLURE Atlanta, Vickie Biberian -ALLURE National Account Executive, Chef Alfredo Anaya and Paulette Eastman, Catering Sales Manager]
We started out tour with a fabulous lunch prepared Chef Alfredo Anaya at Dine Restaurant, An American Eatery & Lounge in the Hotel. Our gracious host Paulette Eastman, Catering Sales Manager at The Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro arranged with Chef Anaya an amazing Scallop Andouille Sausage Risotto Appetizer. Beautifully presented and perfectly balanced to start our lunch.
Next we went on to order our Entrees. It was a a tasting frenzy for any palette. Fish & Chips were done perfectly! This is NOT an easy feat. Not too light not too heavy, just right in potion and the fish was cooked to perfection! Lamb Chops & Mash Potato - tender chops and mash potato was done just right. Salmon with roasted potatoes and spinach my favorite! Balanced and light with seasoning just right without killing my entree! Every presentation was elegant and service was spot on!
I see a "comfort food" theme here...ladies?
And Trendy Atmosphere...
We will definitely be back for more Paulette!!
Next Paulette showed us the Ballroom Space. Space was bright, hip and trendy...NOT what we expected at ALL! This hotel is on prime location right off the expressway and I mean RIGHT off the expressway! Unassuming from the exterior but once you step into the lobby, the feel is very modern, clean and contemporary.
A pleasant surprise indeed!
The sleeping rooms were spacious, comfortable with all the comforts for a planner like desk top plug in locations to wireless services! And of course for the leisure guest they had plenty of elbow room. Not so common these days!
Do we need to show you more to say we gave this hidden gem "6" thumbs up?! ....Ok I do have to say more and it's a good one!
As planner we spend a lot of time in hotels traveling with our clients. And I don't know about you all but I am one of those that need water close by at all times. So usually I make sure I have a case of water brought in, so I have it in my room. Now sometimes due to time constraints, I don't get to bring in the water so that means...yes the dreaded crack the bottle of water that costs me anywhere from $3 - $10 per 12-16oz bottle of hotel water. For people like me who consume GALLONS of water per day...this could potentially cause a financial crisis close to the national debt. Yes I went there.
drum roll please...
So I share my FAVORITE amenity of all and I would be screaming from a mountain if I could climb it in my 3rd trimester, of The Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro...
That's right ladies and gentleman....The water here is COMPLIMENTARY and you know what? They can replenish for FREE! That was very climactic and I hope you enjoyed my share as much as I did when I found this in the room!
So this concludes our fun and informative tour of our new found gem in the city The Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro located 733 West Madison Chicago Illinois 60661 . Paulette Eastman was a fabulous hostess and we are looking forward to hosting an event at The Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro very soon!
A Big ALLURE Thank You to Paulette Eastman, Catering Sales Manager at The Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro for a wonderful afternoon!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
ALLURE Visit to Harry Caray's Chicago
Today we had a wonderful site visit and lunch at Harry Caray's on Kinzie in Chicago. Our wonderful host Gabi Dorsh Harry's off premise catering diva treated us to a fabulous meal. We started out with Harry's new item buffalo calamari...amazing! Dutchie's Salad - caramelized walnuts, grilled chicken, Gorgonzola, mixed greens and raspberry dressing was perfection! Never skip the dessert...apple pie a la mode and tiramisu was shared by all to finish our perfect lunch!
After our wonderful lunch we toured the upstairs event space that can host up to 180 seated 300 reception style. Did you know they can host up to 1500 guests comfortably at Harry's Kinzie location? What a great idea for a holiday party. Great food, great atmosphere, great location what else can you ask for?!
Next we jet setted via cab to their Navy Pier location. A more casual dining experience but WOW what a location! At a prime location ... right at the main entrance of Navy Pier, with a fabulous patio with a lake view, it was a typical packed summer day at Harry's Tavern at Navy Pier!
Special Thanks to Gabi Dorsch, Off Premise Catering Sales Manager at Harry Caray's Catering & Events!! You can visit her at Harry's located 33 West Kinzie Street Chicago, IL 60654 www.harrycarayscatering.com.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Q & A Session Part 3 with Jiwon McCartney
Jiwon McCartney is the Managing Director of
ALLURE Event and Meeting Productions.
Nadia D Photography
Hassel Weems Photography
Hassel Weems Photography
Hassel Weems Photography
Hassel Weems Photography
Hassel Weems Photography
What do you love about your job?
The fast pace, the different people, the challenges and the excitement of the unknown potential to go above and beyond expectations as well no two days are ever alike with this profession. It truly is a profession as there is too much involvement to call it just a “job”.
ALLURE is all about "taking care of the details," what does that entail?
We take care of the detail…so you can enjoy the moment. This means we do the leg work and manage your vision so you can experience the plans. Most clients are absorbed with making the right decisions to receive the highest compliments, attendance or satisfaction by the attendees during the planning stage. This can keep the client exhausted for months. This is the client’s job so to speak. Then to think of actually implementing it all to action is almost unthinkable after the time consuming decision process. Well that’s where we become a client’s must have resource. We take care of the details without taking over the details. We work with our clients as an extension not as the focal point. We want to make sure that your ideas and decision are kept intact as yours not ours. We will absolutely submit our recommendations to enhance or supplement but not overtake. We also help in the decision process making sure our clients have the best or the industry at their disposal to make their decision. So all in all it “entails” a lot in many different ways. Hence all clients and projects are unique as we never know how much or how little a client needs our services. This is always customized per client, per event.
Nadia D Photography
Hassel Weems Photography
Hassel Weems Photography
Hassel Weems Photography
Hassel Weems Photography
Hassel Weems Photography
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
ALLURE Perfect "10" Promotion Update!!!
We are working our way to be a 1000 fans strong and here is an early incentive for those ALLURE Fans who just can't wait until 10.10! Spectrum Entertainment is providing a lucky ALLURE FB Fan with 4 Lexus Level Atlanta Braves VS New Your Mets Game Tickets with a parking pass! The game is Monday September 1, 2010 at 7:10pm. We will be drawing the winner...you guessed it August 10th at 10am EST!!! Good luck and a HUGE thanks to Spectrum Entertainment!! Make sure you check ALLURE FB Page on Tuesday August 10th at 10:00am EST!
Monday, August 2, 2010
The Perfect “10” Promotion by ALLURE … to Thank our Fans!
to a lucky ALLURE Event & Meeting Productions Facebook fan!! That is only the beginning! We will be announcing one new Gift a week for the next “10” weeks, so check our Facebook page! Our “10” Fabulous Award Winning Fans will be selected throughout the day until 10 PM on October 10, 2010! All you have to do is become a fan and spread the word of ALLURE Event & Meeting Productions Facebook page and help us reach our goal to achieve 1,000 fans! Go on our ALLURE Event & Meeting Productions Facebook fan page and click the "suggest to friends" button to spread the word! A one night stay at a select Marriott can be great for a place to stop in for the night when on a road trip, for a romantic anniversary date, for a place to stay when visiting colleges (for both parents and students), or for that spontaneous trip you have always wanted to take! The winner may select any US Marriot location depending on availability of the property and it must be used in the 2010 calendar year. The winners will be drawn at random, so everyone has a chance to win!
Here's a link to our FB: www.facebook.com/AllureEandM
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