Lindsay Dean
Owner, Lindsay Dean Events
What inspired you to pursue a career in events?
My personality, love for social interactions and passion for perfection made it an easy fit.
Years in the Event Industry
11
What is your role in the event industry?
Event Planner
What sort of events do you produce or you are interested?
Mostly Weddings but I also plan parties and large gatherings. I came from the corporate event world where I planned large, high-end galas.
Describe your typical day?
Wake up, get 2 little girls ready for school, feed said girls and get them to school on time, hit Starbucks and head back to my home office for work emails, conference calls, design boards while swapping out laundry and dinner meal prep. I often schedule meetings with vendors and clients on the days and evenings when my husband is home from work. His job allows me to be very flexible (he’s a firefighter) with my clients and their schedules. Then it’s kiddo school pick up, homework, dinner, baths, bed and more follow up emails for me while I binge watch the latest Netflix Show and sip on a glass of wine.
What's the biggest lesson you have learned that you would like to share with those new to the industry?
Have patience and be flexible. Trends will change, your clients will change their minds, and your vendors will change their inventory and it’s OKAY.
What would you like to see improved in the event industry?
Pricing structures within categories of vendors.
What event are you looking forward to this year?
Any! Haha
Event Trend You Anticipate For 2020?
Open Bars after COVID is over!
What do you love about the you do?
Everything. Honest to God, everything. I love the changes, the family drama, the day of chaos, seeing my bride for the first time in her gown, pinning the bout on my groom, interactive with the families and guests, watching the father daughter dance and breathing the day in when my clients are having the time of their lives on the dance floor. My job truly and deeply fulfills me.
Your post event beverage of choice?
Cocktail
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