What Big Life Moments Should We Be Celebrating More?
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Enjoy! x Alisha Why Not Throw Yourself a Big Party?Should we celebrate more milestones that don’t involve getting married or having kids? NYC-based designer Kelsey Lim shares how she did exactly that.Looking back, I wish I had thrown an 'I’m done with my IVF/egg retrieval!' party when I went through it two years ago. It’s a bit of an oddball milestone, but a big milestone nonetheless. It got me thinking about all the different kinds of victories we could be celebrating with our community but aren’t. So, when I stumbled upon Kelsey Lim’s 10-year NYC anniversary bash (with 300 guests in attendance!), it felt like the perfect story to explore. How she turned a decade in the bustling city into a celebration as significant as any wedding was not just inspiring—it was a revelation. Enjoy our chat as she shares some details from her glorious, memorable night. —Alisha Q: What inspired you to throw such a big celebration?
Q: How did you choose the venue?
Q: What did planning look like?
Q: Who did you invite? It looked like a huge turnout!
Q: What was your favorite part of the evening?
Q: What does the city mean to you?
Q: Did anything surprise you about the event?
What other milestones should we celebrate more often in a BIG way? Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments! Thank you for sharing, Kelsey! You can follow along @kelseylim and her beautiful fine jewelry brand, Abel Objects. Explore these related reads on milestones:
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