| Who is Fabulous Functions? Fabulous Functions is owned by Julie (Schanke) Lyford and provides a full range of event planning services. Julie's theater background provides a unique set of skills and experiences to create memories that will last a lifetime. She has worked for many professional theaters across the U.S., including the Nebraska Repertory Theater, Goodman Theater in Chicago, and the Delaware Theater Company. Her extensive experience in coordinating benefit events for a variety of non-for-profit organizations, including AIDS of Iowa, Turning Point Battered Women's' Shelter, area school districts, and the YMCA adds to her creativity. She has lived in many large metropolitan areas, ranging from London, England to Chicago, Illinois. Julie has also traveled extensively through Europe and the United States. Julie currently lives in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota with her two young daughters, Madilynn and Katherine, and her husband Rafe, a talented musician and song writer. |



| "Julie did a great job contacting individuals and working out every minute detail. It was a GREAT success! " |
