If you've ever felt overwhelmed when planning an event, renowned event planner Marinda Freeman is here to take you from feeling stressed and unprepared to at ease and confident as she shares the secrets to planning memorable events. Marinda takes you by the hand and leads you through all the steps, alleviating any anxiety and equipping you with fifteen principles to navigate the nuances of any gathering with confidence and flair. Yes, you can actually enjoy your own event! This book is more than a comprehensive guide; it's a resource enriched with over 130 vibrant photographs and illustrations, plus timelines, recipes, and tips, all aimed at revealing the art of event planning for anyone to create meaningful events-with ease and fun! Marinda is excited to bring what she knows about event design and planning to help readers create the events of their dreams with Everything Is an Event.Marinda is a seasoned event designer renowned for creating experiences that foster connection, comfort, and inspiration. She is also a licensed spiritual counselor and teacher as well as the author of The Grief Train, A healing journey of love, loss, and renewal. After growing up in the Midwest and living in New York, she has made her home in Marin County, California.