Member Spotlight :: Laura Lim

Laura Lim

Managing Parnter  |  Eventfull Planning

• Office:  450 East 96th Street Suite 5060
• Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
• (317) 771-8949
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Check out the website: 

http://www.eventfullplanning.com

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What is your title and position at your current company? Managing Partner at Eventfull Planning

What does your company do? How is it different than others like it? Eventfull Planning is a full-service event planning and management company.  We focus on coordinating events with style.  We are experienced, organized, detail oriented, and imaginative.  Our portfolio includes weddings, social, corporate, and non-profit events.  Our passion is working with clients to create memorable events that reflect the clients' personal taste and style - making each event truly unique.

How many years have you been in the industry? I have worked with events, in various industries, for over 12 years.

What was your very first job? First job ever?  Lifeguard.  First job in the industry?  Special Events Coordinator for a micro-brewery.

What lead you in into the event industry? J-Lo and the movie The Wedding Planner.

Why did you decide to join ISES? After relocating from Washington DC, I knew that joining ISES would be a great way to become connected and involved in the Indianapolis event community.

What is your most memorable event? Why?  Planning a wedding from scratch in four weeks.  It was a destination wedding in Puerto Rico.  The bride and groom were in NY.  Her family was in DC.  I was in Indy and there was a hurricane.  It was a crazy experience and makes for a good story.

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?  I can't think of one thing that stands out, so here a few fun facts.

1. I drink my coffee black.
2. I cannot remember what I did before I purchased my iPhone.
3. I love Bravo TV - especially Top Chef, The Rachel Zoe Project and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
4. I am half Chinese.
5. I wish that I spoke Chinese.
6. I love celebrity gossip.
7. My ideal Sunday morning includes coffee, yoga pants and an US Weekly.
8. I carry huge handbags.
9. I go camping twice a year.  (A bottle of wine, a can of bug spray, an air mattress and I am good to go.)
10. I used to work for Gucci.
11. I need a bigger closet.
12. I love to travel and am dying to go to Greece.
13. I wear my flip flops until it snows.
14. I will not watch scary movies.
15. I don't like to cook for myself, but I love to entertain.
16. I studied ballet, jazz and other forms of dance for 16 years.
17. I was the editor of my high school year book.
18. I almost majored in dance in college.
19. I told my parents I wanted to be a lawyer when I was a child.  I think my father still hopes that I will become one.
20. I can argue the point of almost anything and might have made a good lawyer.
21. I used to be a competitive swimmer.
22. I love to be near the water.  
23. I wish I had more time to read.
24. I love fashion and home decor magazines.
25. I am thankful for my family and my friends that I consider family.

If you were not in the event industry, what would be your dream job?  Socialite?  Kardashian Sister?  Interior Designer?  

June Luncheon :: Getting in the Mind of Brides

Wednesdays luncheon was a great time for over 100 ISES Indiana members & guests to get together and talk weddings. With a panel of brides from throughout Indiana answering candid questions everyone wanted to know. For instance, Who were the first vendors you selected for your wedding? and What are your top 3 most important details for your wedding? There were surprise answers for sure!

The meeting was sponsored by several ISES Indiana members and they included:
Cake Zen, Chair Covers & Linens, Eventfull Planning, Indianapolis Marriott - Downtown, JP Parker Florals, KB Design, Molly Connor Photography & Party Time Rental.

The beautiful space was designed to have a parisian boudoir feel with unique antique centerpieces amongst the elegant florals. Hand held mirror menu cards with accents of sky blue, gold and burgundy helped continue the theme throughout. The cocktail/networking time was divided from the ceremony/luncheon time, so all guests were surprised upon entrance. A mock wedding entrance then kicked of the event with the ISES Indiana Board of Directors introduced as the bridal party would be, then all of our brides from the panel entered to Canon in D and a description of what their special day was about. As guests and members listened to the panel and the questions geared to the sweet treats, music started again-How Sweet It Is (by James Taylor)-and the delicious Créme Brûlée Cake was served! A great way to wrap up another wonderful event!

Thank you to all you came!
Your ISES Indiana Board of Directors