Comments for Mac 'n Cheese Lifestyle http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com Inconsequential Musings on Everyday Entities Tue, 21 May 2013 19:21:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on How I went from pig roast at abandoned convent to my wedding by JJ http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/how-i-went-from-pig-roast-at-abandoned-convent-to-my-wedding/#comment-1212 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:21:24 +0000 http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/?p=1580#comment-1212 I admire your success in cobbling things together organically and getting the best of each element, rather than be suckered into the “convenance” of a package. No doubt it will be a delightful affair!

Readers and writer alike, please do not overlook the fact that none of this is, as implied, actually “free.” While procured by barter, these treats are the result of thousands of hours of your professional labor and the products created therein. So for the rest of us, while our careers of, say, teaching physics, might not afford us a clamoring cadre of fierce, party-minded colleagues armed with craft beer and childcare, it does provide us a tiny bit of money with which to procure the same.

]]> Comment on How I went from pig roast at abandoned convent to my wedding by Saya @ Mac n Cheese Productions http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/how-i-went-from-pig-roast-at-abandoned-convent-to-my-wedding/#comment-1200 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:52:49 +0000 http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/?p=1580#comment-1200 Here are some non-traditional options —

Bang Bang Pie Shop is very similar to Honky Tonk. If you check it out, feel free to drop my name — Dave the owner is FAB! He’s always on twitter, @bangbangpie. I’m @sayahillman. http://www.bangbangpie.com/ http://www.stylemepretty.com/illinois-weddings/chidago-weddings/page/4/

Bridgeport Arts Center http://bridgeportart.com/

Lacuna Artist Loft http://lacuna2150.com/

And a friend I know married at City Hall, took a trip to Paris and then had a huge party at Chief O’Neills in their gorgeous outdoor space. She said is was the best idea ever.

You should come to Dabble next week, always a good two-hours! (Biased of course :) ) The reason you give is the reason most give for coming.

]]> Comment on How I went from pig roast at abandoned convent to my wedding by Missy http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/how-i-went-from-pig-roast-at-abandoned-convent-to-my-wedding/#comment-1196 Fri, 10 May 2013 01:25:11 +0000 http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/?p=1580#comment-1196 We haven’t made any decisions yet as to when, where, etc. We are 60-40 at any given time if we even want a wedding. Lately I have been thinking that we should spend our money on an Icelandic honeymoon, which sounds much more appealing! Our guest list would be between 75-100 people. I love the idea of a simple celebration, because a wedding is something to be celebrated. I dislike all of the hooplah that goes along with the wedding industry though. I would welcome any suggestions!

Also – I was checking out your site and I am thoroughly intrigued by the class you are having next Thursday. Currently at a point where I don’t know what to do with my career and am feeling kind of lost on the matter.

]]> Comment on How I went from pig roast at abandoned convent to my wedding by Saya @ Mac n Cheese Productions http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/how-i-went-from-pig-roast-at-abandoned-convent-to-my-wedding/#comment-1195 Thu, 09 May 2013 23:04:14 +0000 http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/?p=1580#comment-1195 Thanks!

When are you getting married? And what do you think your guest numbers will be?

Might have some suggestions.

]]> Comment on The formula for curating a sold-out, feel-good, scalable event, over and over by Saya @ Mac n Cheese Productions http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/the-formula-for-curating-a-sold-out-feel-good-scalable-event-over-and-over/#comment-1194 Thu, 09 May 2013 22:39:07 +0000 http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/?p=1639#comment-1194 The behind the scenes work is quite the labor of love, right Ann?!

I can’t believe the amount of details that goes into producing shows like LTYM and FE; when you’re caught up in it, you start to wonder why you do it… and then you get a thank-you note, a hug, a story, and you realize it’s all worth, and you do it again, and again.

Good luck with the rest of the tour. Not that you need it! Keep up the great work.

]]> Comment on The formula for curating a sold-out, feel-good, scalable event, over and over by Mrs.Pitt Damon Tatum (@GDRPempress) http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/the-formula-for-curating-a-sold-out-feel-good-scalable-event-over-and-over/#comment-1192 Thu, 09 May 2013 21:20:52 +0000 http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/?p=1639#comment-1192 So this is why LTYM works? I just know I am a fan for life.

]]> Comment on The formula for curating a sold-out, feel-good, scalable event, over and over by Ann Imig http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/the-formula-for-curating-a-sold-out-feel-good-scalable-event-over-and-over/#comment-1191 Thu, 09 May 2013 20:53:51 +0000 http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/?p=1639#comment-1191 I can’t tell you what this was like for me to read. It validated the 90% of the work I do with LTYM that no one ever sees. When things are a little less hectic, I need to read this again and email you. Thank you doesn’t suffice!!

]]> Comment on The formula for curating a sold-out, feel-good, scalable event, over and over by Saya @ Mac n Cheese Productions http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/the-formula-for-curating-a-sold-out-feel-good-scalable-event-over-and-over/#comment-1190 Thu, 09 May 2013 20:52:17 +0000 http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/?p=1639#comment-1190 Thank you! :) I appreciate you reading and commenting.

Puppies and pancakes.

]]> Comment on The formula for curating a sold-out, feel-good, scalable event, over and over by anymommy http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/the-formula-for-curating-a-sold-out-feel-good-scalable-event-over-and-over/#comment-1189 Thu, 09 May 2013 20:18:03 +0000 http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/?p=1639#comment-1189 This is brilliant, and it made me cry. I’ve adored LTYM from the beginning and you just beautifully articulated the genius. Good luck with your expansion … I would bet it will be a huge success.

]]> Comment on How I went from pig roast at abandoned convent to my wedding by Missy http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/how-i-went-from-pig-roast-at-abandoned-convent-to-my-wedding/#comment-1188 Thu, 09 May 2013 19:35:34 +0000 http://macncheeseproductions.wordpress.com/?p=1580#comment-1188 Thank you for posting this, I love the space and your story. I just came across this venue as I am beginning to search for a wedding space that is not “wedding-y” Hope your wedding is everything you want it to be!

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