EVENT STUDIO - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Owner
• Planner
• Writer for 435 South

Mandy Phalen is a contributing writer for 435 South magazine. In the April 2007 issue she gives tips and recommendations on how to be a great wedding guest. She discusses the art of responding to an invitation, timing of gift giving and appropriate attire. She also told us about Hydrocodone. ... Mandy Phalen, owner of Event Studio, was interviewed by KC Weddings magazine and shared tips on ways to personalize your wedding throughout this 6-page article. "You want something that carries throughout, whether it's a monogram or a design element (like a snowflake) or even a color," says Mandy. Don't stop at printed materials when using your motif. "Lighting is very inexpensive, and it adds a different flair to your ceremony," says Phalen. "You can cast your monogram or embellishment on the dance floor with a gobo light," a type of light commonly used to create a pattern. And lighting isn't limited to projecting motifs. Phalen worked with one couple who had taken an engagement picture that was "very sleek and sexy," and she projected it on a wall at the reception. "‘That was the feel of their wedding. It's about thinking outside of the box on some of these things," she says, noting that using a framed version of the same picture on the guest book table would not have had nearly the same effect. Mandy Phalen, owner of Event Studio, was interviewed by The Knot magazine and asked to share some ideas on stylish places to get married besides a church. Mandy noted that Club 1000 was one of her favorites and a perfect selection for a more contemporary bride. Modern romance unfolds at the state-of-the-art Club 1000 in Kansas City where you can exchange vows beneath a canopy of twinkling lights in a soaring loft. www.clubI000KC.com. Mandy Phalen, owner of Event Studio, was interviewed by KC Weddings magazine and shared new ideas on ways to exit your celebration. œBubbles are all the rage. They ™re extremely popular for less formal weddings where more children are present. Sparklers are another entertaining choice. Available online in any season, Phalen calls them œan enchanting addition to a dusk or evening event. Award-winning event planner, Mandy Phalen, founded Event Studio in 2003. She owns and continues to manage the daily operations of Event Studio. Mandy brings her classic elegance and distinctive style to every event and has the creative ability to enhance the details that make each event one of a kind. That is why so many clients turn to her and the Event Studio team to help them express their personal style through their event plans. Mandy has always demonstrated a commitment to excellence. With a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Texas Tech University, Mandy has been planning events and celebrations for over 12 years. Mandy was the Event Expert for 435 South Magazine where she wrote a monthly column. She is a frequent contributor to The Knot, MSN.com, KC Weddings and the Kansas City Star. She has appeared on a variety of morning television shows and delivers countless speeches for business groups and associations. Mandy and her amazing team have also been featured in numerous publications. Please see our Journal & Press section for full articles. Mandy Phalen is a contributing writer for 435 South magazine. In the June 2007 issue, Mandy discusses a new trend in the event industry, Food Goes Mini. Anything worth serving is more chic and interesting when it's made petite, which works with virtually any food. Instead of serving a large ...