October is right around the corner and with that comes Oktoberfest! While we may not be in Germany, where Oktoberfest originated, Ontario has some pretty great Oktoberfest events coming up in the next few weeks. Oktoberfest Ottawa late September Ottawa, Ontario (ON) Ottawa’s main Oktoberfest celebration and music festival, Oktoberfest Ottawa, now a popular party, [...]
When you’re hosting your first event and trying to keep costs down, hiring an event planner might seem like an unnecessary expense. But it’s not. Here are seven surprising reasons to hire an event planner: 1. You save time Why? Because there are details you don’t have to be bothered with. An event planner knows the [...]
If you want to ensure your ability to get in to see some drooled-over and much anticipated screenings of comic book heroes brought to life, you should probably get in line now for next year. Wouldn’t you love to have that kind of interest in your conference? Managing large scale conventions is an undertaking. Here [...]
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 [...]
Join us in this ride looking at a few things we can do without nowadays. Our industry has grown up, we can do better. Paper Badges PowerPoint Showguides Business Cards Feedback Forms Q&A Registration Desks Ring Binders Full of Paper Cash Happy planning!
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 [...]
