Creative Occasions Testimonials 

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“We really appreciate the working relationship with Creative Occasions with our marketing at Schumachers Carpet. Karen is positive and exceptional at her job. Thank you for taking care of our Facebook and website.”

- Tom Miller, Nic Miller, and Chris Miller, Owners
Tom Miller, Nic Miller, and Chris Miller, Owners
"Working with Karen Woods has been a pleasure. Karen jumped in on a last-minute project with a lot of enthusiasm. We really appreciated her professionalism, “can-do” attitude, attention to detail and overall efficiency. She helped make our 2023 Red Star Ribbon Cutting Ceremony a huge success!”

- Mathieu Cagnard, Plant Manager, Red Star Yeast
Mathieu Cagnard, Plant Manager, Red Star Yeast
"I have been able to count on Karen Woods with Creative Occasions several times now to make an event memorable because it goes off without a hitch! She knows how to take care of the details - big and small. She thinks ahead. She is a problem solver on her feet. She has relationships with great vendors and knows how to match what the vendors offer with the event so that the vision is carried out. Karen is always pleasant and you can trust her to do what she says."  

- Kathy Good, Director, Family Caregivers Center of Mercy & the DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia of Mercy
Kathy Good, Director, Family Caregivers Center of Mercy & the DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia of Mercy
"Karen Woods with Creative Occasions made our events SHINE! She helped us plan 3 separate events for Biospringer all on the same day. Her relationships with local vendors, her knowledge of the ins-and-outs of event planning, and her professionalism blew us away. We would absolutely hire her for our next event, and you should too!"  

- Sandra Kuehn, Executive Assistant, BSNAC
Sandra Kuehn, Executive Assistant, BSNAC Testimonials
"Thank you for making The Jubilee Celebration such an enjoyable experience. From start to finish, from planning to relaxing, it was so smoothly executed. You are allowing God’s gifts to you to bring joy to others. Thanks for letting your light shine!"  

- Father Dennis Quint, Dyersville Basilica
Father Dennis Quint, Dyersville Basilica
"Wow! You are amazing at what you do! My heartfelt gratitude for all you did to make the HallMar Village Groundbreaking a great success. So many complements from attendees. Blessings!"  

- Lorrie Erusha, Mercy Foundation President
Lorrie Erusha, Mercy Foundation President

"Thank you for all your efforts to make the Dr. Coughlin events a success. I enjoyed working with you again and Mercy couldn't have done it without you! Best wishes for continued success." 

- Melinda Rhoads,  Assistant to the President (Mercy Medical Center)
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"Thanks for all you do for us throughout the year.  You always pull off the most amazing parties, and we can not tell you enough how much you are appreciated.  The 5 Year Anniversary party for our employees was so fun.  The Price is Right! theme was just perfect."

- Mark & Joni Evans, Evans Enterprises
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"Our experience with Karen Woods over the years has been outstanding. Her professionalism, attention to detail and ability to trouble shoot any unexpected problems makes her a treat to work with. Karen also has an innate ability to make every person at your company and guest at your event feel welcome. We have worked with Karen for several years on really big events and we couldn't have pulled them off without her."  

- Ann Oleson, CEO / Founder, Converge Consulting
Ann Oleson
"If you are in need of an organized, professional and creative planner for any single event or your needs include multiple events, and membership duties, Karen Woods will not disappoint you. Creative Occasions has been working with our Midwest Dental Laboratory Association and the Iowa Dental Laboratory Association for over eight years and is by far very qualified and easy to work with. Thank you for being so professional when working with the exhibitors, sponsors, presenters, and our members."

- Gary Locco, Past President, Midwest Dental Laboratory Association
Gary Locco
"Wow! It has been an incredible blessing to work with you on Dancing with the Saints! Your creative eye and ability to crystalize an amazing vision is simply phenomenal. Your attention to detail – especially details none of the rest of us even think about insured that nothing would be left to chance. The expertise you bring to this event has made it the first-class premiere event that it is! In the midst of such a busy time, you put your heart and soul into it! You are truly awesome!" 

- Tom Keating, President, Xavier High School 
Dancing With The Saints
"Event planning and coordination at its best! Karen Woods / Creative Occasions provides excellent oversight of our events from start to finish. Her coordination of all the details and creative planning makes any event we do a great success!" 

- Sue Hawn, President, Mercy Medical Center Foundation
Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center
"Thank you so much for your expertise and assistance in organizing the most beautiful wedding. From your ideas, meeting with vendors, and planning the day from start to finish, none of it would have been possible without you. Thank you is an understatement for all you did. Andrew and I were so appreciate and were blessed by how smoothly the day unfolded. Thanks for making it the most memorable day of our lives."

- Andrew and Jenny Augustine, Wedding
Andrew and Jenny Augustine, Wedding