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AK Event Design
3523 McKinney Avenue, #495, Dallas, TX 75204214/502-0890, www.akeventdesign.com
Young with fresh style, a trio of talented women has made a splash on the event scene. If you want to impress your clients, stage a great party or marry in style, consider the AK Event Design group.
Cocktails & Caviar
628 Nottingham Drive, Richardson, TX 75080214/698-6300, www.cocktailsandcaviar.com
With everything from venue scouting to exceptional scheme and floral design, the talented duo behind the scenes likes to oversee the entire event. See the listing under "Flowers".
Diamond Affairs
3000 Carlisle, Suite 201, Dallas, TX 75204214/740-1818, www.diamondaffairs.com
"All you have to do is show up" is their slogan.Whether a bar or bat mitzvah or a holiday party, Diamond Affairs has an impressive record. Weddings are a particular planning favorite.
J. Monroe Designs
3824 Cedar Springs Road, #431, Dallas, TX 75219972/296-3336, www.jcmonroe.com
Jim Monroe has been masterminding Dallas' premier events for more than 30 years. His theatrical background holds him in good stead for large charity events that demand some drama and knowledge of the sound and lighting.
Jim Lee Events
2513 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75226214/219-2002, www.jimleeevents.com
Jim Lee Events is a ten-year-old company that encompasses all the components of event planning from the conception to catering, entertainment, rentals, staffing and all the needs. Jim Lee has an impressive list of clients, individuals, corporations and high profile charity fund-raisers. He has orchestrated parties for the Dallas Museum's Beaux Arts Ball and Crystal Charity Ball. Accolades have been many, including "D Magazine's" "Best Have It Your Way Caterer" and "Best Party Planner" from the "Park Cities News"

Lee Logan Events
4600 Belclaire, Dallas, TX 75209214/766-1761, www.leeloganevents.com
Lee Logan's private and corporate clients are impressive, as are the variety of events from the Staubach Company to a Reba McIntire fund-raiser. In between, there are birthday parties, deb parties and family celebrations.
Liland's Special Events
1421 N. Industrial, Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75207214/748-1191, www.lilandssep.com
Experience speaks volumes. John Liland has been taking events from concept to reality for more than 25 years. His background is in the floral business, which plays a large role in his design. If you want a theme party, the decorations can surely be found in the contents of his 46,000 square foot showroom and warehouse.
Party Service
15660 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75248214/363-9388, www.partyservice.com
Party Service has been on the Dallas scene since 1968 specializing in handling parties for Dallas families, although not overlooking corporate and charity clients. "D Home" has selected them as "the event company to call in Dallas."

Magic Moments Parties and Events, Inc.
1240 Profit Drive, Dallas, TX 75247214/747-0025, www.partyeventdesigners.com
Howard Eckert has been in the business, first as a florist, and now heading a full-service event company for more than 25 years. He has overseen weddings, corporate events, both here and "on the road," and many, many charity events. As recognition for his talents, Howard Eckert will be one of the guest designers for the annual DMA "Art in Bloom" in April.
RSVP Soirée
1937 Irving Boulevard, Suite B, Dallas, TX 75207214/350-7787, www.dallasrsvp.com
Kim Schlegel Whitman has evolved into a media empire with her successful and awe-inspiring books on entertaining, both "Tablescapes" and "The Pleasure of Your Company." Her "RSVP Soiree" community calendar is essential to anyone planning a party or an outing.
Rusty Glenn Designs, Inc.
2016 Lucas Drive, Dallas, TX 75219214/219-2016
A designer for events through a floral designer's creative eye, Rusty Glenn oversees many special occasions, such as weddings, major birthdays and anniversaries, and the very elegant Sweetheart Ball.
Todd Event Design Creative Services
1444 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 206, Dallas, TX 75207214/749-0400, www.toddevents.com
In addition to his masterminding debutante balls, weddings, ranch parties and charity events, Todd Fiscus has also become a conglomerate, adding a florist (Avant Garden), a party venue (The Apartment), rentals (Suite 206 Luxury Lounge Rentals) and more to his domain. His style is cutting edge and creative. No wonder "PaperCity" has dubbed him the "Sultan of Parties."
Tom Addis Productions
3621 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75219214/528-9337, www.tomaddis.com
Popular with charity chairmen, Tom Addis has a litany of major Dallas events, such as the Crystal Charity Ball, the Opera Ball and the Dallas Museum's Beaux Arts Ball to his credit. His creativity in developing a theme and waving his magic wand, each time better than the last, is nothing short of amazing.