Whether you're planning a baby shower for yourself or for someone close to you, this checklist will help ensure you stay on track for the big day! Nine or 10 Weeks Before Determine who hosts. Set a budget. Decide where to have the party. Pick a date. Make a guest list. Six Weeks Before Choose [...]
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Wedding favours are a tricky tradition to get right. You want to show appreciation to your guests for attending your special day, but you also don’t want to spend a bundle on top of all your other wedding expenses, or send them home with something forgettable they’ll just end up throwing away. Thankfully, we live in an [...]
The latest wedding day must-have? Welcome totes to greet your guests and add that extra personal touch. Whether it’s a destination wedding or local fair, hospitality kits with beyond-the-mini-bar amenities and a helpful schedule for the weekend’s events have become more than just a nice gesture.1.THE TOTE When choosing what you put your welcome kit in, [...]
Not all of the fun is over after your wedding and honeymoon. Once you return, you get to pour over your photographer's pictures, decide which keepsakes from your wedding you want to store, and read the thoughtful notes in your guest book. Unfortunately, this collection of well wishes gets stored in the back of the [...]
Planning your own wedding is a stressful undertaking. Once you select a date, you start searching for a venue. Then the questions start racing: Do they have in house catering, preferred vendors, or can I select my own? Does the fee include tables, chairs, linens, etc or do I need to find a separate rental [...]
When it comes to choosing the perfect venue for your big day, there are a few things you should consider: 1. Estimate how many people you'd like to invite to your big day, since not all places can accommodate a wide variety of wedding sizes. Nearly every venue will have a guest count minimum. If your final [...]
Wedding favors are an age-old tradition that act as a way of thanking your guests for celebrating this new chapter in your life. While they’re certainly a nice gesture, way too many couples go way too bonkers over them! In fact, if your budget is just way too tight or you find yourself losing sleep [...]
In any field, you’re only as good as what you know – experience and tricks of the trade help in any profession and this includes event management. There are courses to take, websites you can read, and experts you can talk to – these are all excellent resources, but they take a good deal of [...]
Since the launch of Pokémon Go, traveling mobs of people attached to their smartphones is not uncommon. But what is it about the Pokémon Go phenomenon that’s causing people to walk aimlessly around their neighbourhood to catch imaginary creatures? Meeting and event planners take note. Here are five ways event professionals can power up their [...]
