Have you ever completed an event and wondered how the attendees felt about the event? You probably have an idea how it went, but experiences can vary from attendee to attendee. Because of this it’s important to collect feedback from event participants, during or immediately after the event. Here are some important questions to include [...]
So you've somehow inherited an even that is struggling and are looking to turn it around and get it back on its feet? You're in luck! Here are some tips to help you save that struggling event, fast! Analyze Unfortunately, you can’t rely on your client or previous staff to tell you what’s wrong or [...]
Halloween is exactly a week and a day away, so be prepared for a plethora of Halloween posts over the next week! Today’s post will help you get your place in spooktacular shape for all the trick-or-treaters, or if you’re having people over for a Halloween party (and if you’re feeling like you might want [...]
When you love what you do, you can look forward to a productive Monday, rather than dreading it. The same goes for event planners and industry folk alike! Here are a few Monday practices that can keep you on track all week long! Update your calendar It's important to block out time for all the priority projects you [...]
Part of my wedding planning has involved planning our upcoming buck and doe to help offset some of our wedding costs. With that comes the need to collect raffle items, many of which I've been lucky enough to receive via donation. The idea of a buck and doe is to come out with more than [...]
The first way to handle bridezillas/high-maintenance clients is to not take them on in the first place. Wedding planners should look for red flags before taking on a new customer. Things like rude behaviour in your initial meeting is an obvious indicator of a difficult client, as is an immediate focus on price. If the client [...]
As our upcoming buck and doe approaches, I've determined there are a few specifics that play into a successful event. The purpose of a buck and doe is to celebrate and help offset the wedding costs of a couple, so ensuring you have the right combination to draw a crowd is incredibly important! Here are [...]
Aim to make the dress code very clear from the beginning (e.g. the invitation stage) to leave attendees plenty of time to shop around, especially for more specific attire. Let guests know any themes or colour codes so that they can incorporate them while adhering to the dress code. If more explanation is needed than [...]
When it comes to team building events, there are several things that tend to do well among companies. Here are some ideas to consider for your next team building event! Laser tag Laser tag is one of the first team building activities I participated in and it was a huge hit among our team members. [...]
Events that have a participatory aspect are always popular with guests! Here are some ideas to encourage participation at your next event! Open Mic Having an open mic at your event allows people to give speeches, speak on things pertaining to the topic of the event, thank the event hosts and sponsors, and show off [...]
