{"id":1195,"date":"2026-05-06T21:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T21:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cutestoryevents.com\/?page_id=1195"},"modified":"2026-05-22T04:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T04:24:00","slug":"the-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cutestoryevents.com\/the-story\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s The Story?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5387c3ff alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-668fb147\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_692220-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_692220-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_692220-b9\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_692220-b9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_692220-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_692220-b9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_692220-b9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_692220-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_692220-b9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1195_692220-b9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_692220-b9\">WHAT&#8217;S THE STORY?<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_e7455a-d9\">Ryan is an event lover through and through\u2014with a sharp eye for detail and a sense of humor that keeps things fun (even when things get a little wild). They got their start planning conferences and banquets in hotels and restaurants, hosting up to 200 guests in lively spaces.<br>\u200b<br>After catching the festival bug, Ryan jumped into the world of large-scale events like the Philadelphia Film Festival and SXSW\u2014where the chaos is half the fun! Most recently, they&#8217;ve been behind the scenes of virtual and hybrid events, helping bring together up to 400 people from all over.<br>\u200b<br>Cute Story Events was born from Ryan\u2019s passion for making every detail count and their love of meeting new people to create unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-47a9744a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-ed2e1b8c wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cutestoryevents.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inclusive-event-planner-cute-story-events-brand-portrait.avif\" alt=\"Inclusive event planner Ryan Criswell laughing in a colorful brand portrait for Cute Story Events\" class=\"uag-image-1197\" width=\"732\" height=\"734\" title=\"inclusive-event-planner-cute-story-events-brand-portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e86b85e6 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5b4e797c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-20fb9202 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">THE CUTE WORKFLOW<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-96179937 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_102640-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_102640-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_102640-5c\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_102640-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_102640-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_102640-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_102640-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_102640-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_102640-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1195_102640-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_102640-5c\">1. <em>Spill the Tea:<\/em>&nbsp;Fill out the form below with your event information. You\u2019ll receive an email within 48 hours with a Google Form to share more information about your upcoming event.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_af45db-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_af45db-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_af45db-66\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_af45db-66 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_af45db-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_af45db-66\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_af45db-66 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_af45db-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_af45db-66\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1195_af45db-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_af45db-66\">2. <em>Meet Cute:<\/em>&nbsp;After receiving your event details, we\u2019ll schedule a 45-minute meeting to discuss making your event a reality!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_4a5273-6d\">3. <em>Proposal:<\/em>&nbsp;A few days after our meeting, you\u2019ll receive a proposal that outlines our event services, a proposed timeline and estimated budget. Once the proposal is agreed upon, we will send a contract and invoice for your deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_7808e3-50\">4. <em>Kick it off:&nbsp;<\/em>Now we can get down to business and start creating your unique event. We\u2019ll meet again to dig into the details and begin the planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_6d4ce0-1d\">5. <em>Party time:&nbsp;<\/em>The time has come for you to enjoy your event while we manage all the little details and keep everything on schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1195_e0eb44-ff\"><strong>6. <em>Wrap it up:&nbsp;<\/em>After the event, we\u2019ll meet again to discuss the event, your final invoice, additional feedback and booking your next event!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4168f4bc alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a41c1a9b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-303e4fcf uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">READY TO HAVE A GREAT EVENT? FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO GET STARTED!<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"connect\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-23da73ed alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a3fb6a35\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade-down\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5263a088\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/cutestoryevents.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cute-story-events-logo.avif\" alt=\"Cute Story Events event planning logo with pink text, hearts, and stars\" class=\"wp-image-989\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color 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