My Role:

My role was to develop, manage, and execute all aspects of a family celebration intended to introduce my son's partner to our family in Brazil. I directed the party planning, flower arranging, and catering.

Final Product:

In a small time frame I was able to overcome the above challenges and execute a large family celebration. I successfully identified and visited the few remaining post-Covid tropical plant nurseries and decorated the event location with tropical plants. I effectively mapped out the positions of the tables and chairs to respect social distancing. Lastly, I prepared and served vegan dishes from one of Rio de Janeiro's only vegan restaurants.

Challenges:

There were several challenges that had to be overcome to oversee a successful family party in Rio de Janeiro in the spring of 2022. Though two years after the initial outbreak, Covid was still present and the party had to accomodate 30-40 attendees in a relatively small courtyard. Additionally, the guests of honor were vegan in a meat dominated country.