Here are 10 corporate event terms that you need to know if you plan to win over corporate clients. Corporate events are the bread and butter of the event industry. These high-paying clients promise professionalism and repeat business, not to mention a good payday. But they speak their own lingo. 1. Board Members We’ll begin …
Are backyard weddings a step down from traditional wedding venues? No. Here’s why backyard weddings are a uniquely intimate experience. 2020 has been a tough year for everyone in the wedding industry. For couples planning their dream wedding, it’s been a year of disappointment, stress, and frustration, with some brides and grooms opting to put-off …
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Event planners share a lot of image files. Whether it’s in your portfolio, sharing inspiration, or for marketing purposes, here is the info you need to understand image files. Understanding image files as an event planner will confer some advantages. Whether it’s making sure your images pop on The Knot, or emailing inspiration to clients, …
It’s essential to learn the standard culinary and catering terms you’re bound to see in the event planning world. The event planning industry is riddled with confusing jargon, but the realm of F&B is another world. French terms rule the culinary arts, and caterers might as well have their own dictionary. Here are 10 culinary …
Audio issues occur at every live event, whether a conference, wedding, and even small social gatherings. And as an event planner, the buck stops with you. Here are some tips from a professional musician and DJ on how to quickly and effectively solve the most common live event audio problems. If there are a microphone …
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Want to avoid giving your clients a mediocre planning experience? Well, this is what NOT to do. More specifically, this is why it is so important to be on top of details. As a client, I notice these errors and they cause me frustration. I haven’t been on my trip yet, but I am a …
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I love family travel. I mean, I love to travel. I know everyone says they love to travel, but I really do. I don’t live in the same country as my parents or siblings so our family makes a point of getting together at least once, usually twice per year (and if we are really …
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The wedding industry has a language all of its own. Here are ten wedding terms to become familiar with before the big day. “Here comes the bride” are magical words to any wedding attendee, but they can be a nightmare for event planners. I’m not saying every bride is a bridezilla, but we can all agree on …
Travel problems, like delays, slow customs, and missed connections, are a fact of life. When planning an event that includes air travel, here are some things to watch out for. Why Do Things Go So Wrong with Layovers? I think it all boils down to too much optimism and too little time. But that’s probably …
Virtual event sponsorship comes with some challenges for both the event organizers and the sponsors. The solution begins with admitting the issues inherent in the medium. I’ve worked in events since the dawn of the century. While still in college, I supervised the front-of-house of one of Boston’s busiest venues. I watched first hand the …
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