Planning a wedding is no small task, a task which involves the coordination of a million different moving parts. From caterers to florists to finding the right officiant and the right dress, it can be daunting. I recently interviewed MaKenna, the founder of Perfectly Planned Moments, a wedding planning service based out of Corvallis Oregon that …
Any guide to event software should include more than just event tech products, listed alphabetically. So we’ve written the how, when, where, and even why of event tech. When sitting down to write this guide to event software, I had to make a decision. I didn’t want to write a list of all the software …
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No matter what type of event you’re hosting, there’s a big opportunity to expand your event marketing on social media. What’s that? Make your event Instagram-able. What do I mean by event marketing on social media? Well, you can encourage attendees to share your event on social media with a few Insta-worthy tricks. The more …
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We know the devil is in the details. The most critical of all event planning skills is staying organized, down to the littlest detail. We’re in this business because we’re detail-oriented. We’re driven by the desire to fulfill our clients’ needs, big and small. And we make it look effortless, to boot. From tracking vendor …
When I think of planning a luxury wedding, my mind conjures up all sorts of breathtaking imagery – everything from glittering ice sculptures to haute cuisine, incredible entertainment, and phenomenal gifts for guests. I’ve often wondered precisely what elevates a wedding to “luxury” status, and how planning a luxury wedding is different than planning a …
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Event sponsorship adds a lot to an event, but it also adds complexity. It should be all about you, right? When and why does adding others into the mix benefit you and your event? Well, depending on the type of partner or sponsor, there are different reasons to consider. Let’s take it step by step. …
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Planning events on a mobile device should be easy. We’re two decades into the 21st century, and much of our life is on our smartphones. So, what does event planning look like when you step away from your laptop? There are several questions, but only one overarchingly relevant one. Can event planning software perform on a mobile …
Did you know there was a virtual wedding assistant? I didn’t until I spoke to Chanda Wirtz, the editor of Every Pretty Detail Magazine. Chanda was exploring ThymeBase’s event planning software when she realized that some things were missing. So she wrote in, saying, “there are some features I wish it had, and I would love to …
Event planning across cultures and traditions is a skill and an artistic calling. I spoke to Jean Rivers of Blue Llama Events in Indianapolis about how she plans events that fuse multiple cultures. Blue Llama Events was featured in Condé Nast’s Brides Magazine, was a top pick by The Knot, featured on WeddingDay, and won a …
In our event planning 101 series of videos, Jenna Phillips shares her event planning experience. Today, she talks about the first event planning meeting. Below each video is the full transcript. About Jenna Jenna Phillips is our in-house hero, the Chief Event Planner at ThymeBase Event Planning Software, and all-round event expert. But she’s also …
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