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On Infusing Disney’s 5 Key Service Standards for A Disney CEO’s Private Event and Why Courtesy Wasn’t Our Priority
The Walt Disney Company knows that its mission must be actively practiced by every cast member (employee) at every level. To do this, every person on their team needs to know the priority of service standards so that they are equipped to make good decisions on their own every time. The 5 Disney Key Service Standards are: Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency, and as of 2021: Inclusion. It may surprise you to know that these are in a certain order intentionally, and like Disney, our number one goal was not courtesy when producing the wedding of the daughter of a Disney CEO (say what?).
Fresh Holiday Party Trends for 2014
Photo: Hotel Kings Court With the corporate economy improving, the company holiday party has returned. However, after having [...]
Wine Country Wedding at the Mission and Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort
Lauren and Brian chose the Santa Ynez Mission to exchange vows for their wedding ceremony. For their reception, they chose [...]
Feasting Fabulousness |A Connected Dining Experience
l-r : Jill Remy of Jill&Co, Cori Lassahn of Avante Events & Kerry Lee Dickey of Santa Barbara Wine [...]
Cocktails-N-Vinyl Vintage Basement Party
How does a gal who grew up in the 1970’s in Southern California in a basement-less home decide to host [...]
The Groom’s Lounge: Ode to the Groom | What Married Men May Not Be Telling You
Photo by Mary Jane Shhhhhhh…. don’t tell anyone, but one of my favorite joys of producing weddings are [...]
How the Wording On Your Wedding Invitations Affects Your Entire Event
Life-Sized Wedding Invitation | Photos by Matt Edge No, I will not just put down what time you [...]
In College and Think a Career in Wedding & Event Planning May Be For You?
When I look back on my college experience, it was a time of big dreams and great hope and promise. [...]
Meet Santa Barbara’s Best Industry Professionals | Heidi Whitcomb of Ventura Rental Party Center
I have been working with Ventura Rental Party Center Owner Heidi Whitcomb for over 17 years. She is unwaveringly one [...]
Top 5 Reasons To Book Your Wine Country Ranch Wedding at Alisal River Terrace
Alisal Guest Ranch is my number one favorite wine country ranch wedding and event location in Santa Barbara County. While [...]
Meet Santa Barbara’s Best Industry Professionals | Patrick Ward of Pure Joy Catering
I have worked with Pure Joy Catering Operations Manager Patrick Ward for 16 years. He has developed a fan base [...]
Firestone Crossroads Estate Open For Events
Those looking for a wine country wedding at Firestone Winery will never be disappointed- it offers world-class service from its [...]
Planning on Proposing? Consider An Engagement/ProposalMoon
Photo by Keith Dunlop | Frame 37 If you are considering proposing this holiday season (now through February [...]