Embracing the Season: An Invitation to Celebrate Meaningfully

Entertaining Tips

Apr 29

A new season brings a fresh opportunity — to gather, to celebrate, and to savor the beauty of life's simplest moments.

There’s something magical about the arrival of spring. The days grow longer, the air feels lighter, and nature reminds us that fresh beginnings are always possible. With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to embrace the art of celebrating — in all forms, from grand events to the smallest everyday moments.

Celebration doesn’t always have to be extravagant. It can be as simple and beautiful as a coffee date with a dear friend, a picnic at your favorite local park, a backyard dinner at sunset, an impromptu outdoor brunch with friends, or a cozy dinner party at home under the stars.

The beauty of this season lies in the invitation to reconnect — with ourselves, with others, and with the simple joys that surround us. It’s a time to renew our love for meaningful gatherings, intentional connection, and the everyday magic of being together.

No matter the size of the celebration, what matters most is the heart behind it — the intention to gather, to honor life's moments, and to create memories that linger long after the day is done.

What simple moments could you celebrate more intentionally this season?

Whether you're planning an elegant dinner party, a laid-back gathering with friends, or simply looking for ways to infuse more joy into your everyday life, now is the time to start.

Ready to elevate your gatherings and make every moment a celebration?
Explore all the inspiration, hosting tips, and resources we offer — including our Free Hosting Guide — at The Art of Celebrating. Let’s make this season one to remember.

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Akeshi Akinseye

Akeshi Akinseye is the founder and CEO of Kesh Events and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations.

She is widely regarded as One of the best Wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more.

Her insights and work have been featured in national publications like Brides, PartySlate, Modern Luxury Weddings, Inside Weddings, Yahoo, ESPN, New York Times etc and she appears regularly in media outlets like ABC, The Tribune and more.

She is the author of the best-selling book, “The Art of Floral And Event Design” and founder and editor of celebrations and lifestyle magazine, The Art of Celebrating. Her creativity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember.

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