i’m matt james

professional event producer

  • 27 years event-planning experience
  • Winner of 30 industry awards
  • Clients include:
  • Elton John,
  • Stella McCartney,
  • Sarah Jessica Parker,
  • Kevin Spacey……and more

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Matt James professional event planner
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01 MAKE IT SPECIAL

Thoughtful ideas that celebrate the person, focus on the feel-good, and make an occasion feel special

45 years of memories personalized photo book for any age birthday
Reasons We Love You photo poster for a surprise party
Custom 'Reasons We Love You' photo book with friends and family holding signs
'65 Memories for 65 Years' Share a Memory postcards for a surprise birthday party
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02 MAKE IT personal

How to add creative twists and personal touches to create talking points and memorable moments

custom face photo garland banner for a surprise party
Welcome Home custom photo collage party backdrop
man standing next to a custom pinata of his head
custom photo personalized Happy Birthday m&m's for a surprise party
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03 surprise party decorations

How to maximize your budget by concentrating your surprise party decorations in a few key areas

'Welcome Home' surprise party custom photo banner showing photos of the guest of honor
surprise party photo collage in the shape of the numbers 65 on a party dessert table
thai is 40 #oldman spelled out in a yard card in front of house
balloon mosaic letters spelling Mom for party decorations
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04 surprise party activities

How to break the ice, provide conversation-starters, encourage mingling, and create atmosphere

DIY vodka bar with mixers and fruit set up at a surprise party
surprise party guestbook alternative signing poster with photos of the guest of honor 'then and now'
printable icebreaker party games bundle
yellow retro telephone audio guest book set up next to an instructions sign inviting party guests to record a message
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05 surprise party food

Why food stations geared towards small bites, tasting plates, and DIY options are better than buffets

Hors d'oeuvres and appetizers arranged in rows on a modern surprise party buffet table / food station
surprise party food presentation ideas: fish salad served in margarita glasses with forks
surprise party hors d'oeuvres: cheese bites served on forks standing vertically
surprise party food ideas: individual portion charcuterie cups
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06 dessert tables

How a dessert table can lend visual spectacle, save time, and maximize budget for a surprise party

personalized custom caricature cookie of a man for a surprise party
peach and gold balloon garland party backdrop for an surprise party dessert table
individual layered party desserts served in disposable shooter glasses with wooden spoons
blue sequin shimmer party backdrop behind an surprise party dessert table
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07 surprise party drinks

Get that professionally-catered look and give traditional drinks a creative twist

custom photo personalized beer bottle labels for surprise party drinks