Winners of the TRENDS All Media Contest On February 23, TWG partnered with Association Trends to produce the 37th Annual “Salute to Association Excellence” Luncheon at the Capital Hilton in
March 28, 2017
Venue Insights: Belmont Mansion
“If architecture is frozen music, surely The Belmont Mansion is one of the greatest symphonies ever composed.” The Belmont Mansion is a historic mansion, and now an event venue space,
June 10, 2016
Feeding the 5000
On May 18, The Webster Group proudly assisted with a unique and important event – and helped the Feedback Global team “Feed the 5000” to raise awareness of the issue
February 29, 2016
DC Central Kitchen – Capital Food Fight
In partnership with DC Central Kitchen, TWG was once again honored to participate in the Capital Food Fight held on November 12, 2015, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International
February 12, 2016
Venue Insights: Union Station
Designed by world-famous architect and city planner Daniel Burnham, Washington D.C.’s Union Station is one of the city’s premier architectural and historical landmarks. First opened in 1908, Union Station was
September 15, 2015
Venue Insights: Gotham Hall – New York
Image Source Gotham Hall, a popular event venue in New York City, is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Midtown. The building was constructed in the 1920’s as the headquarters
September 3, 2015
Venue Insights: Mount Vernon
Image Source Mount Vernon was the longtime plantation home and estate of President George Washington. The estate is located in Fairfax, County, VA, just 16 miles south of Washington, DC,
August 25, 2015
Venue Insights: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
Located between 12th and 14th Streets, NW, on Constitution Avenue, the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium (Mellon) is located in the heart of the city, directly across the street from the
August 21, 2015
Venue Insights: Nationals Park
This summer, TWG was invited to Nationals Park for a tour of all of the event spaces the park has to offer. After the tour, the park’s events team invited
August 11, 2015
Venue Insights: National Building Museum
The 5th street entrance of the National Building Museum. Credit: Photo by F.T. Eyre Image Source The National Building Museum (NBM), one of Washington, DC’s larger event spaces, is centrally
August 4, 2015
Venue Insights: Newseum
Image Source The Newseum is an ultra-modern museum and event venue located in the heart of Washington, DC on Pennsylvania Avenue close to the U.S. Capitol building. As a private
July 28, 2015
Venue Insights: Dock 5
Image Source The historic Union Market district is home to the fresh and unique, raw space event venue – Dock 5. Dock 5 offers over 12,000 square feet of event
July 23, 2015
Venue Insights: Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square
Image Source The Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square is a unique, historic venue located in the heart of Washington, DC. The building was first opened in 1903 and dedicated
July 22, 2015
Design to Connect: DC EXCOMM 2015
Maga Design Inc. hosted the first annual DC EXCOMM: Design to Connect Executive Communications and Visualization Conference at the CEB Waterview Conference Center, a modern, high-tech meeting space in Rosslyn.
One and a half times bigger than the Empire State Building’s interior, and currently the largest structure in DC, The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB) has a
This spring, The Webster Group (TWG) was honored to work with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to produce an open house to showcase their new office space, in the District’s
March 10, 2015
TWG’s Five Favorite Articles of February 2015
E.S. 2015: 5 Top Tech Trends the Event Industry Has Already Adopted Although self-driving cars have yet to replace valets at big gatherings, drones, robots, virtual reality, 3-D printing, and
February 11, 2015
AssociationTrends Salute to Association Excellence – Highlights!
On February 6, TWG partnered with Association Trends to produce the 36th annual “Salute to Association Excellence” Luncheon at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. The annual event honors the
January 21, 2015
20 Years and Counting: A Message from the Chairman, Lynda Webster
Over the holidays, I took time to reflect on the many blessings I have received since the foundation of my firm, The Webster Group (TWG) – blessings that have come
July 1, 2014
Medal of Honor: The History to Premiere on The Pentagon Channel Following Supreme Court Premiere Event
Medal of Honor: The History, commissioned by the Medal of Honor Convention – Knoxville 2014 will premiere on the Pentagon Channel ® this 4th of July at 8 P.M. It
Let’s all take the next 30 seconds to think back to the first day of your very first day of high school. Remember the feelings that were coursing through you:
June 10, 2014
Four Things Millennials Expect to See at Your Event
Lately, everyone’s topic du jour seems to be discussing the best practices of engaging with Millennials. From B2B to B2C companies, the question of, “How do I get this younger
June 5, 2014
The French Countryside Comes to DC
On April 5, more than 450 guests gathered at the Embassy of France for the annual fundraising event, A Vintage Affair, presented by Children’s National Health System, Board of Visitors
May 16, 2014
Hundreds of Smiles Raised at the 2014 Grin Gala
On April 25th, Operation Smile hosted its seventh annual Grin Gala for 250 guests at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Funds raised at this event provide life-changing surgeries to children
Events are changing. Every other article you read is about how social media and social communication are pushing the evolution of events and meetings. But what does that really mean?
April 10, 2014
How to Leverage Attendee Data to Create Better Events
As the meetings and event industry continues to embrace time-saving technology such as check-in software and online ticketing systems, it’s easy to get lost in the amount of data each
March 13, 2014
TWG Salutes Association Excellence
Susan Neely, President & CEO of the American Beverage Association, is honored as the Association Executive of the Year at the AssociationTRENDS Salute to Excellence. Photo by Chuck Fazio Association
February 18, 2014
The Benefits of Tweeting about Events
Are you tweeting about your events? If not, you’re missing out on a great opportunity! Twitter boasts over 41 million monthly active users worldwide and it’s free to use. Still
February 14, 2014
Event Ideas We LOVE!
It’s February and love is in the air! In honor of Valentine’s Day, my colleagues at The Webster Group (TWG) have collaborated to share our love … event ideas we
February 7, 2014
Milestone Celebrations are a Big Deal!
What do First Lady Michelle Obama, Macintosh computers and former U. S. President George H. W. Bush have in common? They recently celebrated big milestones! Mrs. Obama celebrated 50 years
January 31, 2014
Site Visit to the National Postal Museum
Want to visit one of Washington, DC’s newest event venues right from your desk? Today we’re visiting the National Postal Museum! Actually, the special event professionals of The Webster Group
January 23, 2014
Event Resolutions for the New Year!
It’s a new year, an opportunity to reflect on the past and improve the future. Instead of limiting your resolutions to only lifestyle changes, why not resolve to improve your
December 31, 2013
Nominate Your Hometown Hero By January 10!
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is calling on all Americans to nominate their personal hometown heroes for the 2013 Citizen Honors awards. But you’ll have to be quick about
December 23, 2013
A Holiday Greeting from The Webster Group
A special holiday greeting to express our sincere appreciation to our readers. We are deeply thankful and extend our best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season. Warmly,The Webster
December 13, 2013
Lab School of Washington’s 29th Annual Awards Gala
The Webster Group was pleased to once again work with the Lab School of Washington (LSW) to produce their 29th Annual Awards Gala at the National Building Museum, an exquisite
November 26, 2013
The Webster Group Gives Thanks
This holiday week, The Webster Group staff would like to share what we are thankful for with our readers. I am thankful for Americans who from very early ages are
November 22, 2013
The Medal of Honor Convention Flag is Raised in Knoxville
On a crisp November morning in Knoxville, Tennessee, the flag of the Medal of Honor convention was raised just under the American flag, a symbolic beginning to the role Knoxville
November 21, 2013
MD Anderson Presents “A Conversation with a Living Legend”
On November 12, 2013, over 700 guests gathered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC for MD Anderson Cancer Center’s “A Conversation With a
November 15, 2013
International Journalists Gather for the 9th ICFJ Awards Dinner
On November 7, 2013, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) welcomed over 500 guests including journalists, media professionals and industry supporters to the annual ICFJ Awards Dinner at the Ronald
November 14, 2013
Nationwide Nominations Open for Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Citizen Honors Program
The Webster Group is working with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and its Foundation to seek out hometown heroes from across the nation for the Citizen Service Before Self
November 8, 2013
Special Forces Charitable Trust Hosted Second Annual Celebrating the Green Beret Family Awards Dinner
On October 16, 2013, the Special Forces Charitable Trust welcomed guests including Ross Perot, FOX News Correspondent Allison Barrie, and retired Special Forces soldiers to the Four Seasons Hotel in
On Friday, October 11, Points of Light (POL) hosted its annual Tribute Awards, a star-studded event to honor volunteerism and service at the Embassy of Italy. Despite the rainy weather,
October 24, 2013
American Heroes Celebrated in Gettysburg, PA
How do you celebrate someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, risking life to protect America’s freedom and received our nation’s highest military award? For four
September 25, 2013
A Beautiful Day for Polo
On Sunday, September 15, approximately 150 guests gathered at Virginia International Polo Club (VIPolo) in Upperville, Virginia for the National Sporting Library & Museum’s 2013 Benefit Polo Match & Luncheon,
September 18, 2013
Common Sense Media Honored Innovators Making a Difference
On September 10, 2013, Common Sense Media welcomed guests to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to honor innovative minds in entertainment, public policy and education technology
September 6, 2013
RSVP Catering Fills TWG Staff Bellies
On August 20, RSVP Catering in Fairfax, VA invited the entire TWG staff to their headquarters for a delicious tasting of some of their creative menu offerings. We began the
August 29, 2013
TWG Staff Networks at ISES Event
Summer break? What summer break? Many of us look forward to our commutes in August as the city gets a little quieter and rush hour traffic seems to lighten. Last
August 22, 2013
TWG Chairman Speaks at Planned Giving Symposium
On Thursday, August 15, Lynda Webster, Chairman of The Webster Group, spoke at a Planned Giving Symposium at the University of South Florida. Sponsored by the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning,
August 15, 2013
TWG Travels to Reno, NV with AMVETS
From July 29-August 3, 2013, the AMVETS (American Veterans) organization convened in Reno, Nevada at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel & Casino for their 69th National Convention. The Webster Group spent
July 26, 2013
More Than Party Planners
On Saturday, July 20, 2013 Lea Hutchins, Director for The Webster Group, addressed a future generation of qualified event management professionals at George Washington University (GW). As the top student
July 15, 2013
They Had Us at Mango
Recently, members of The Webster Group staff attended a tasting and open house hosted by RSVP Catering in Fairfax, Virginia. Though it was one of the worst traffic days of
From June 9-17, 2013, The Webster Group coordinated the USTDA-sponsored Magallanes Region Coal Gasification Reverse Trade Mission (RTM). These RTMs are visits to the United States by foreign delegations fundamentally
On the night of June 8, 2013, guests that were gliding through the Washington Hilton in a beautiful gown or tuxedo had to pay special attention not to step on
On Thursday, May 23, 2013, the Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation (PenFed Foundation) welcomed 464 guests to The Ritz-Carlton for an elegant military black-tie gala. In total, $866,000 was raised
On May 17-18, 2013, The American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Summit Commenced for its 7th year of events across Washington, DC. Now in our fourth year of planning this whirlwind
On Thursday, May 16, 2013, The Webster Group proudly produced the Jacob’s Cure Dream Big Gala at Pier Sixty in New York City, which raised over $600,000 to help fund
May 23, 2013
The Webster Group’s Marathon Week
The Webster Group is proud to have successfully produced 13 events in one week. With adrenaline running high, the office bustling with activity and the TWG staff working in overdrive,
May 16, 2013
The Webster Group’s Marathon Week of Events
This week, The Webster Group team has not 1, not 2…. but 12 events. As you can imagine, the staff is “caffeine-fueled” and the days in the office are quite
On April 21, 2013, over 400 guests gathered on a beautiful spring day at The National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM) in Middleburg, VA to celebrate the life and works
On April 8, 2013, The Webster Group was proud to be a part of a historic day surrounding the unanimous passing of Joint Resolution 45 in the Tennessee State Senate
April 15, 2013
Less than One Month Until The Grin Gala!
Between producing the National Cherry Blossom Opening Ceremony, the AMVET’s Silver Helmet Awards Banquet and running registration for a Fashion show and movie premiere (more on these later!), TWG is
March 29, 2013
National Cherry Blossom Festival: Opening Ceremony
There is no doubt that every year Washingtonians and tourists alike anxiously await the greatest springtime celebration: the blossoming of D.C.’s famous cherry trees. The blooming period lasts less than
March 22, 2013
TWG Takes Deeper Look: Critical Exposure
Over the years, The Webster Group has worked with and helped a number of nonprofit organizations. We have provided services to some of the largest high-profile national organizations and advised
March 18, 2013
Expectations vs. Reality: Event Planners
With the help of the media, especially reality TV and the onslaught of movies glamorizing the event planning world, it’s easy to skew the real reality of what our job
March 8, 2013
Venue in Review: Georgetown – Morton’s The Steakhouse
Recently the renovated space at Morton’s in Georgetown was revealed. Located just off Wisconsin Avenue on Prospect Street, Morton’s Steakhouse is ideally situated for busy Washingtonians to stop in. The
March 1, 2013
Challenge Accepted: AFP Photo-a-Day
It is well known that TWG is competitive, not just in our industry but as individuals. We like to think it comes with the territory of what we do. Just
February 22, 2013
HOW TO SURVIVE SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK
Let me start by saying I am a shameless newbie to the Social Media Week, Washington, DC (SMWWDC) scene. It was all too easy to get caught up in the
February 15, 2013
Venue in Review Part II: The PowerHouse Opening Party
PART II: DÉCOR AND DESIGN For those who missed last week’s post (tsk tsk) we took a look at one of DC’s newest venues, Powerhouse. “It’s literally a blank palette
February 8, 2013
Venue in Review: The PowerHouse Opening Party
PART I: Food and Venue This week, we went to the opening of the new space Powerhouse (3255 Grace Street, NW) – in the southern part of Georgetown, where those
January 23, 2013
Black Tie & Boots Blows Up in the Press: A Behind the Scenes Peek
Photo Courtesy of Daniel Swartz Wheeewww, what a weekend for TWG! Now that we’re back in the office after some much needed rest, it’s time we take a look back
January 17, 2013
The Code: Dress To Impress This Weekend
Whether you are the social butterfly bouncing from ball to ball this weekend, or a newbie just stepping into your first inaugural season, Washington, DC is buzzing with excitement over
January 9, 2013
Ticketing Trouble: Lessons Learned
Whether it is a small gathering or a grand gala, thousands are eager to score tickets to Washington, DC’s finest inaugural events. And with the inauguration less than two weeks
January 4, 2013
New Year, New Openings
With the close of 2012, our very own Desiree Adams, TWG Director of Production and self proclaimed “bon vivant,” took a moment to look back on her favorite restaurant openings
November 1, 2012
Celebrities Support Surviving Grace
TWG takes pride in the important work of all our clientele, especially the nonprofit groups like USAgainstAlzheimer’s Network, an organization dedicated to stopping Alzheimer’s disease by 2020. Many months ago,
October 23, 2012
Club 66 at Wolftrap: The Making of 2012 ROCKtoberFête
Ginger, an Associate Director at TWG has worked with a long and extensive list of high profile clients, to include (but not limited to): Susan G. Komen for the Cure,
October 3, 2012
Polo Match and Luncheon Made in Middleburg Heaven
As event planning and production professionals, it is understood that working some weekends is an absolute necessity in this industry. Fortunately for TWG, working events such as last week’s polo
August 15, 2012
Create A Cure: A Creative Fundraising Approach
As event planners, fundraising and development leaders in the nonprofit world, TWG understands the joys and frustrations of trying to mobilize resources for an organization. Just as businesses sell their
August 1, 2012
VACATION: THE TWG WAY
With summer well under way and our spring events behind us, TWG staff has been able to sneak in some fun in the sun. Jennifer and a friend scuba diving
July 3, 2012
PenFed Foundation ‘Night of Heroes’ Gala
As we unloaded our supply boxes, hung up our radios and cleaned out our work bags from event season (yikes), we happened to stumble across a memento from this year’s
June 24, 2012
USAgainstAlzheimer’s is Making Headlines
Since December 2011, The Webster Group has been privileged to assist George and Trish Vradenburg in their crusade to end Alzheimer’s disease by planning fundraisers, friend-raisers and inaugural events for
Earlier this month, more than 500 people joined the Teach For America (TFA) movement by attending the 2nd Annual Teach For America D.C. Region Gala: Leadership Changing Lives at the
During The Webster Group’s recent drive to produce three unbelievable galas in one week, I was able to steal some precious time to speak with The Webster Group’s Vice President
This week, the TWG team pulled off three, separate galas, back-to-back, Monday through Wednesday. First up – Green Door’s Remarkable Journeys gala. Green Door is a nonprofit , community-based mental
May 8, 2012
Jacob’s Cure: TWG Goes to New York City
TWG is back from the Big Apple with a big smile and a successful gala under our belt. What a fabulous way to kick-off our gala event season! Jacob’s Cure“The
May 2, 2012
Welcome to The Webster Group Blog!
Welcome! My name is Lynda Webster, and I am an event planning, fundraising, animal-loving, fly fishing, tennis playing, proud Washingtonian. Originally a child of the Midwest, I’ve lived all over