By: Sophie Normand The COVID-19 pandemic turned everything upside down and has canceled all sorts of events for the summer. One thing it didn’t cancel? That DC summer heat! While some of the things you might have been looking forward to this summer aren’t happening, or it might not be safe to attend some of […]
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Photo: Real Simple By: Sophie Normand It’s no secret that a wedding is a big financial investment. It can take a lot to feed and entertain all your family and friends while maintaining an aesthetically-pleasing and fun environment. Although there are plenty of budgeting resources and lists out there, you may still find yourself running […]
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By: Sophie Normand There are so many different moving parts that go into planning an event—whether it’s a wedding, a corporate reception or a fundraiser—and having an event planner can help you bring your event to the next level! At IMPACT Collective, we offer a range of services that include full-service wedding planning, government conferences, […]
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By: Sophie Normand Happy Independence Day! At IMPACT Collective, we’re proud to be a small business owned by the son of immigrants who came here seeking the American dream. This weekend, we’re celebrating 244 years of American history, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the present. History is often messy and complicated, […]
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By: Sophie Normand Have you ever been to an event, either a wedding, a corporate function or a reception, that really stuck with you? You know what I’m talking about: that one event that stands out because of how awesome it was, and how much fun you had! If you’ve ever wanted to throw an […]
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By: Sophie Normand Talking about money is never fun, but when you’re planning an event—whether it’s a corporate event, fundraiser, or reception—figuring out your budget is the most important thing to do. Once you have an idea of how much you want to spend, then you can start looking around at different caterers, venues, and […]
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By: Sophie Normand It’s been a few months now since we last talked about how this wasn’t quite the spring we’d been hoping for. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that we all had to drop everything and stay home to #FlattentheCurve, as healthcare professionals worked tirelessly to fight the disease. We now know […]
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by: Sophie Normand It might be hard to think of planning your wedding when so much has been put on hold, but here at IMPACT Collective, we love finding creative solutions to make your wedding dreams come true. While it’s true that there are some things that will be hard to do in quarantine, […]
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By: Sophie Normand The last few months have been difficult for everyone, as we navigate the new realities of social distancing, quarantines and isolation. Some communities that are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 have really been struggling. At IMPACT Collective, we’re all about making an impact and helping out where we can, so it has been […]
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By: Sophie Normand Memorial Day weekend is the universal sign that summer is finally starting. It’s also an important day of remembrance to salute all those Americans who have given their lives for us and to say thank you to our veterans. Memorial Day is usually a time for barbecues, parties, fireworks, and parades, […]
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