Plan the Dream, Brooklyn

Although Laura Casimir has adopted some whimsical titles since founding Plan the Dream—event architect, head dream planner—she used to go by the relatively mundane moniker of human-resources director at various companies. But the tools she developed in that capacity, such as her attention to detail and communication skills, are instrumental in her career as an event planner. Now, Casimir and her staff take care of every minute aspect of parties, weddings, and other events, from floral design to keeping would-be pranksters from replacing the processional music with the Rocky theme.