As we find ourselves getting into the holiday season and event invitations being sent our way, I figured I'd share some tips for those hosting this year! And for those who are attending, don't forget the hard work that goes into hosting an event of this caliber! A Cocktail Reception There's no better way to [...]
The holidays are known for being stress-inducing and they're right around the corner. Are you responsible for hosting your holiday party this year or perhaps planning one for work? These tips will help you feel prepared and reduce your party planning stress so you can enjoy yourself as much as your guests! Cater Do as [...]
We’ve all had big decisions to make, right? Whether it’s about starting an event business, working for an event company, or what kind of clients to work with. You’ve got important decisions to make about who to work with but you’re torn because you want to plan events. Period. And you wonder that if you plan [...]
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 [...]
