Fall and the Holidays are a busy time both personally and professionally. During this time, we had the privilege of helping a family that had lost a loved one. We could plan a Celebration of Life that genuinely honored the person who had passed and proved meaningful for family and friends. Assisting families during difficult times is so rewarding for us.
Salem Emergency Physicians celebrated their employees by hosting a family BBQ event this past Fall. In addition to a delicious BBQ, the event featured face painters, lawn games, a balloon artist, a photo booth, inflatables, and lively music.
We enjoy working with students from the Salem/Keizer district and other high schools yearly. In the area, those who volunteer to serve on the SnoBall planning committee. This year marked the 70th year that SnoBall has been attended by hundreds of Willamette Valley high school students. We are honored to be able to help this Salem tradition continue and appreciate our generous sponsors, Dutch Bros., Keudell/Morrison Wealth Management, City of Salem, Capitol Auto Group, Maps Credit Union, Salem BMW, and ABC Printers.
Capitol Auto Group outgrew its campus as a venue for its Christmas Party and hosted the event at the Salem Convention Center for the first time in 2023. It was lovely for everyone to sit and enjoy a delicious plated dinner as the program honoring employees unfolded. We coordinated our first December wedding at Youngberg Hill Vineyard. Prior to this, we had only coordinated weddings there that were outside, with the reception taking place both inside and out. Because of the December cold, we had the ceremony and reception inside and dealt with some fun logistics transitioning the space from the ceremony.To reception, but it can be done! It worked out quite well, and the bride and groom’s vision was realized!
Our Linen Rental Manager, Judy DeShon, retired as of December 31st. Judy was a fantastic manager and flawlessly oversaw that part of Class Act Events for many years. We will miss her, but not too much, because she has agreed to still help with events occasionally!
Overall, 2023 was a great year, and we are looking forward to many more opportunities to create successful events for our existing clients and, hopefully, some new ones! We wish everyone a Happy and Healthy 2024.
~Susan Adkins
Where we’ve been:
Willamette Heritage
Embassy Suites Washington Square,
Willamette Valley Vineyards - Estate Winery
Salem Convention Center
Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
Rudy’s Event Hall
Log House Gardens
Sunriver Resort
San Diego
Riverhouse on the Deschutes
Events we’ve helped our clients to host and celebrate:
Weddings
Celebrations of Life
Corporate Holiday Parties
Company BBQs
Multi-Day Conferences
Retirement Parties
SnoBall