Planning Pod

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As an event professional in the modern world, integrated online payments are crucial to business success. If your business isn’t accepting payments from anywhere at any time, your growth is limited. With so many providers and payment gateways to evaluate – Stripe, Square, Authorize.net, etc – how do you identify key advantages? Planning Pod’s event management software can securely store your client’s bank account or credit card information and integrate online payments through a vari

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Busy Bee's Events

DECEMBER 26, 2022

What you need to know about cocktail hour Cocktail Hour is usually after the ceremony and before reception and it's honestly my favorite time of wedding day. Guests get to enjoy bites of food, amazing drinks at the bar, specialty drinks if you have specialty drinks. And this is a perfect opportunity for the wedding couple to sign their marriage license and have some time for themselves.

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Rebecca Rose Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

When it came to designing our next launch of stationery, patterns were calling our name! After creating a plethora of custom coordinated patterns for one of our summer weddings, Allison was inspired to paint even more patterns and create a collection of four new stationery sets that any pattern-lover would enjoy. Each design pairs an intricate watercolor patterned card with an envelope lined with a coordinating pattern.

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Souvenir Weddings & Events

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Places in Switzerland you can choose for Destination Wedding. Weddings are one of the most important days in anyone’s life and they want it to be perfect. After finding the perfect partner, who wouldn’t want to get eloped with them in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by all their favorite people and things. There are so many elements that come together to organize a great wedding and handling all these things at the same time is a risky business that should be left to a professional Wedding plann

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Rachel Willis Events

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Listen, I get it. This is one of the most personal experiences of a couple’s life, and naturally the first place to turn to when customizing a wedding celebration is the ceremony. It is only natural to want to have a close friend or family member be that special person that marries you if given the option. & honestly, what an honor! Now full disclosure, I personally will always encourage a professional officiant where possible.

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Sweet Gardenia Weddings

JULY 19, 2022

As a wedding planner, I think the wedding venue search is quite possibly the most fun. There are so many options for a couple's wedding day! Here are some things to pay attention to: While researching venues, I would ask myself. What type of venue is this? Do they have an in-house exclusive caterer? Are you okay with that and the limited options, or do they customize the food selections?

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

One of the biggest challenges when running an event is the planning stage: even organizing a fairly small and seemingly simple event can be a very challenging task with all the different details to consider and adjust. If this is your first time planning an event, chances are, knowing where to get started can be daunting, but fear not as you’ve come to the right place.

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Hello Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. It is teeming with various career opportunities. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning?

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Brilliant Event Planning

JULY 19, 2022

Dreaming of an idyllic New England wedding at one of the region's best wedding venues? Great news — we’ve hand-picked them for you. Below you’ll find eight of our wedding planners ’ favorite New England wedding venues (plus a bonus idea!), each with its own quintessential regional charm. With any luck, you’ll be tossing back oyster shooters and cheersing with lobster rolls faster than you can say “I do!

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Brittany Allen Photography

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Are you recently engaged and ready to start planning your dream wedding in Michigan? Congratulations! The journey ahead of you is exciting, and I could not be happier for you. When it comes to planning your wedding, I know you are going to be bombarded with information. This won’t be your typical wedding planning timeline, with 112 steps and the month to do it in.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

If you are somehow engaged in event sales – whether as a salesperson, business owner or manager in the hospitality and events industry – you already know that establishing successful sales practices and habits is the #1 way to grow revenues for private, group and in-person events. However, if that’s the case, why do so many event and hospitality professionals stop trying to improve their sales processes once they get comfortable?

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Warm Karoo

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Here are five fashion ideas for the Groom and groomsmen attire to make the groom stand out. Subtly adjust the jacket style In any suit the groom chooses, he will probably find a combination of jackets that look different but look good together. If the groomsmen are wearing single-breasted, the groom could choose a double; if they are wearing three-button styles, he could wear a single; and if the groomsmen’s jackets have plain lapels, the groom could wear satin.

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Rebecca Rose Events

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Most couples know that when they get engaged, there are generally two events they are responsible for planning for their wedding weekend: the rehearsal dinner (if a family member isn’t planning it for them!) and the wedding. However, in recent history, a third event has become a staple of many wedding weekends: the welcome party. Between planning a wedding, rehearsal dinner, and any other wedding weekend activities, there are a lot of details and decisions to manage.

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Souvenir Weddings & Events

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Planning your wedding day timeline is the most important thing you keep playing in your mind but don't know how to accomplish. You can learn with these easy wedding planning steps how to create your timeline! 1. Make a List of All Your Vendors Take a piece of paper and start writing down all your vendors: Photographer, Florist, Catering, Venue, Hairstylist, Make-up Artist, and Master of Ceremony.

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Rachel Willis Events

MARCH 31, 2022

This one is for all my loves that are diving into the photographer search process, and that don’t necessarily know what to look for at the beginning. This is a surface level approach to the factors I personally consider when looking for photographers for clients, and it’s a topic I just felt moved to share. Obviously with booking any industry creative, there is a lot to consider.

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Sweet Gardenia Weddings

JULY 5, 2022

3 days ago we asked San Antonio Brides what was the hardest vendor to book and why. Majority said booking their photographer, which is understandable, the photos are all you have left of the wedding!! To help y'all out: Below are my top 5 tips when choosing a photographer. 1. Ask for an example of their full gallery! Bonus points if it's at your venue.

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Canvas Weddings

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

As a Hudson Valley and Catskills wedding planner, my specialty is what I call the “mini destination” wedding. A lot of our couples (and their guests) come from New York City and the surrounding areas. So, while we’re not arranging destination weddings to the likes of Mexico, Italy or other international destinations, most of our couples are bringing their guests for a great wedding weekend experience upstate.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Many organizations have been embracing events as an effective way to market their business and products/services. However, why let the opportunity of generating revenue from these events go to waste if we can do it while still effectively promoting our brand, product, service, or community? While many businesses understand that their events (both live and virtual) could be monetized, in practice, monetizing any event can be quite challenging if you don’t know where to start.

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Hello Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better.

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Planned For Perfection

DECEMBER 23, 2022

What better way to celebrate the festive season than with the picture perfect winter wedding of professional golfer Andy Sullivan and his beautiful wife Florence. The couple married on a cold December day in Warwickshire last year at their local church, followed by a reception at Cider Mill Barns , not far from Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England, most famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare.

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Risa James Events

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Photo by Alvaro CvG via Unsplash Almost as well-known as the enormous cakes served at weddings are the wild stories about drinking that often accompany them. It's often anticipated and may become a contentious issue if you choose not to serve alcohol at your wedding. However, each pair must decide about hosting a dry wedding for themselves. There are many reasons for choosing a dry wedding.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

When I set out to write this blog post on event tech, my mind was living in the “during” phase of the event life cycle. Think virtual event spaces, live streaming, virtual reality…all of which are obvious hot topics and play a huge role in the direction of the events industry. As I dug deeper in my research, it quickly became clear that for businesses that are really breaking ground, technology has a role in every phase of the event life cycle.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Jason & Daris Photocinema captured this picturesque outdoor wedding ceremony at San Sophia Overlook in Telluride, Colorado. Floral decor by New Leaf Design Colorado Rocky Mountain weddings provide some of the most breathtaking backdrops and unique venues that suit any style while also making your wedding day memorable. However planning a Rocky Mountain wedding, whether it is your home state or will be a destination wedding, is a big undertaking.

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Rebecca Rose Events

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Whether you just got engaged, are in the midst of planning, or are getting married next week, you are likely drowning in details, ideas, emails and everything in-between related to your wedding day. Wedding planning is intense! Trust us, we do it every day! So what can you do to help alleviate the intensity? Below are three of our top tips for getting rid of wedding-related stress so that you can actually enjoy your engagement!

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Lovely Day Events

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Congratulations on your engagement! By now you’ve probably popped the champagne to celebrate, and told your family, your friends, your dog and the stranger in the Whole Foods check-out line behind you about the big news. Now, it's time to dive in and actually start planning your wine country wedding and start researching Sonoma and Napa wedding venues.

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Rachel Willis Events

MARCH 9, 2022

Let’s TACO BOUT IT! I feel like every time I bring this up, my clients wince. I get it, you hear assigned seating and the initial reaction is that it sounds stiff and maybe a little more formal than what you’re going for. But assigned seating really isn’t that scary and it actually makes things more efficient and comfortable for everyone. Let me explain: Anna Valentine Photography First of all, most often when planners bring up a seating chart, we’re really referring to assigned tables.

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Sweet Gardenia Weddings

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

After reading this blog post, I hope you understand why professional wedding planners are a *thing*. Paty Araujo Photography at Ember Ranch Emotions are at an all time high. Expectations are heavy. Personalities are strong. So many things happen during wedding planning and on wedding day. Here's just a few juicy stories and tidbits of actual weddings I have saved up just for this blog post.

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Ebeling Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Calamigos Ranch is a gorgeous venue nestled into the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu, CA. It was established in 1937 as a wellness center and has evolved into a premier wedding & event venue. From large corporate parties to summer camps from mitzvahs to wedding celebrations, they really can host it all onsite. While Calamigos Ranch doesn’t have ocean views, it does have several amazing sites to host your wedding day that will be nothing short of amazing.

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Eventtia

AUGUST 19, 2022

“I’m already spending so much time in the office … why should I attend after-hour company events?”. “It’s not mandatory, plus with me or without me, nothing will change.”. “Will I get extra pay if I go?”. These are just a few of the excuses you’ll hear from your employees when it comes to attending company events. Trying to get your employees excited about company events is like assigning extra homework to students.

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Hello Endless Events

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Our conversation today comes from a question sent in by one of our listeners named Genesis. She asked, “Why do event marketers receive more credit and respect than event planners?” . Event marketers and event planners do, in fact, often receive credit, financial support, and recognition differently, which makes this an excellent question. As the Brew Crew will discuss, the reasons for this difference in treatment are complicated and can vary from person to person and company to company. .

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A Day to Cherish

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It was so much fun to be a part of the planning for Ali and Chad’s wedding! They both were such a joy to work with! They decided on a periwinkle blue color pallet with rustic elements woven in. I fell in love with the blue floral linen, and so happy they did too! Their flowers were spot on to their vision, and we had such an amazing vendor team to make the day run smoothly and perfectly for the couple and their guests.

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