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Professional Tips for Seamless Wedding Planning
Planning a wedding is a beautiful journey, but it can also be complex and overwhelming. From coordinating vendors to managing timelines, every detail matters. As someone who has guided countless events to flawless execution, I understand the importance of calm leadership and strategic planning. In this post, I will share professional tips that transform the intricate process of wedding planning into a seamless, elegant experience. These insights will help you stay organized,

Melissa Jakes
Jan 24 min read


Jamison's Formula 5 Birthday
Rescue Event Planning had the great pleasure of planning my daughter, Gabby's, Hello Kitty 10th Birthday Party!

Melissa Jakes
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Plan an Unforgettable Women’s Conference in 2025
If you're thinking about hosting a women’s conference in 2025, you’re already ahead of the curve—and that’s exactly where you need to be. The landscape of conferences is shifting.

Melissa Jakes
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Global Youth Leadership Conference- NOLA
Rescue Event Planning helped our client, The MLK Memorial Foundation, plan one of their signature events, The Global Youth Leadership Conference in NOLA.

Melissa Jakes
Jun 26, 20251 min read


The 2025 Event Trends That Will Elevate Your Gala, Conference, or Brand Activation
Let’s cut to the chase: the same old event playbook isn’t going to cut it in 2025. Your guests have seen it all—and they expect more. The future of events is about intention, innovation, and impact.

Melissa Jakes
Jun 19, 20252 min read


Beacon Communities Ground Breaking
We had the great pleasure of helping our client, The Baltimore Department of Health, plan their Beacon Communities Ground Breaking.

Melissa Jakes
May 16, 20251 min read


Event Planning in a Tariff-Heavy Economy: Why Strategy is Everything
When you think “tariffs,” your first thought probably isn’t, “That’s going to ruin my gala.” But if you're in the event world—or planning anything from a corporate retreat to a luxury wedding—tariffs are your silent budget killers.

Melissa Jakes
May 4, 20252 min read


Roxanne's Fabulous at Forty
We wish our client, Roxanne, a Happy 40th birthday from Rescue Event Planning.

Melissa Jakes
May 2, 20251 min read


B'More Port Discovery for Healthy Babies
Rescue Event Planning helped our client, the City of Baltimore, plan their annual B'More Port Discovery for Healthy Babies.

Melissa Jakes
Apr 14, 20251 min read


MLK - Global Youth Leadership Conference
Rescue Event Planning helped our client, The MLK Memorial Foundation, plan one of their signature events, The Global Youth Leadership Conference in St. Louis.

Melissa Jakes
Apr 10, 20251 min read


Ms. Corporate America Maryland
Rescue Event Planning had the great pleasure of helping our client plan her signature event, Ms. Corporate America Maryland.

Melissa Jakes
Apr 4, 20251 min read


THE INFLUENCE ACCELERATOR
This past weekend Rescue Event Planning helped our client perfectly execute, her signature event, The Influence Accelerator.

Melissa Jakes
Mar 28, 20251 min read


Baby Shower Tea Party
Rescue Event Planning helped our client plan her Baby Shower Tea Party.

Melissa Jakes
Mar 21, 20251 min read


50 NOIR BIRTHDAY PARTY
Happy Birthday to our client, William! Cheers to your 50 Noir Birthday Party!

Melissa Jakes
Feb 3, 20251 min read


MLK Wreath Laying 2025
Our client, The MLK Memorial Foundation, hosted their annual MLK wreath laying in honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King.

Melissa Jakes
Jan 22, 20251 min read


George & Katelyn's Engagement
The biggest congrats to the latest engaged couple in town, George and Katelyn. We wish them all the best in love and life.

Melissa Jakes
Dec 9, 20241 min read


EDUCATE FAIRFAX
NEED HELP PLANNING YOUR NON-PROFIT EVENT? MY TEAM AND I WOULD LOVE TO HELP!

Melissa Jakes
Nov 22, 20241 min read


RAISE THE REGION 2024 GALA
Rescue Event Planning had the great pleasure of planning our client, The Community Foundation of Northern Virginia, plan their annual gala.

Melissa Jakes
Oct 28, 20241 min read


Gabby's Hello Kitty 10th Birthday Party
Rescue Event Planning had the great pleasure of planning my daughter, Gabby's, Hello Kitty 10th Birthday Party!

Melissa Jakes
Sep 25, 20241 min read


HAPPILY FOREVER
This past weekend, I helped my clients plan their dream wedding.

Melissa Jakes
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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