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- Best Marketing/Graphic Design, 2002
- Best Social Event, 2003, 2001
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- Best Wedding, 2002
- Best Social Event, 2003, 2001
- Best Corporate Event, 2000
- Best Invitation, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1997
- Best Social Event, Budget Over $30,000, 1996
- Best Fund-raiser, Budget Under $30,000, 1996
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- Nominations: Best Wedding, 2002, 1996
- Best Wedding, 1994
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- Certified Special Events Professionals on staff
- International Special Events Society, Founding Member ISES, Board Members
- Meeting Professionals International, Potomac Chapter Board Member, Presidents Award 1998
- International Festival Association 1996-1997 Board Member, Baltimore/Washington Chapter
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| Washingtonian, January 2002 |
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"They know their business" |
For the sixth year in a row, Creative Parties planning staff and invitation and paper store were recognized as the best. Also listed: January, 2000, 2001, 1999, 1998 |
| I Do, Winter 2002 |
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"There was a dream-like
quality to the design" |
Rita Bloom, CSEP worked with the bride to plan the wedding. The Magical Garden theme was exceptionally appropriate as hundreds of cherry blossoms and roses decorated every aspect of the scenery. The reception was a grand affair and included such unique novelties as an oxygen bar and a handmade cigar stand. |
| Washington Business Journal, Associations Quarterly, December 2001, June 2001, June 2000 and June 1999 |
Largest meeting/event planners based in the D.C. Metro area. Ranked by number of meetings/events planned. Creative Parties ranked number five. |
Washington Post/Apartment Living,
October 27, 2001 |
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"How to trim costs of
Holiday Dinner Parties" |
Progressive dinners are perfect for the holiday season, but they take planning. |
| Sales and Marketing Management, June 2001 |
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"A Half Day Soapbox Derby" |
"People have experienced so much at sales meetings that there's a much greater challenge to offer them something memorable." In a half day, this group built derby cars and raced through an obstacle course. |
I Do, , Winter/Spring 2001;
Summer/Fall 1998 |
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"Ask I Do" |
Rita's column welcomes etiquette questions from responsibilities and reception formalities to programs, gifts and invitation addressing. |
| Small Business News, Washington, May 1998 |
Small Business Profile: Creative Parties does everything but say the vows. The key is being extremely organized.
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