Certified Wedding Planner Society

JANUARY 2, 2024

Whether you're a seasoned planner or just starting in the industry, the knowledge shared here is tailored to help you navigate the challenges and harness the opportunities presented by private venues. This may involve coordinating the setup of temporary facilities, such as catering stations, restrooms, and electrical systems.

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Joy

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The space must include room for presentation stages, catering stations, and networking zones. The venues feature dedicated spaces for award presentations, networking areas, and multimedia displays that showcase nominated properties. This flexible setup works well for both formal presentations and networking sessions.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Often venue sales, event and catering managers are overwhelmed with all the apps and tools they must use to manage venue bookings, which require lots of time to manage all of them and introduce unnecessary complexity into your daily operations. Let’s unpack those benefits one at a time…. Simplify data access and management.

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Management Electronics Event Management Hospitality 148

Souvenir Weddings & Events

MARCH 31, 2020

You had it all figured out: the date, the guestlist, the venue, the catering, the dress, the shoes, the flowers. Before informing your guests about the date change, make sure you have an actual new date to communicate. How does this affect your wedding and what (tough) decisions should you consider making?

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Staying on top of communicating with clients and prospects without letting anything slip through the cracks. A centralized communications tool that lets you and your team send and receive all emails regarding your leads and events (more on this later). Challenge: Keeping track of and communicating constantly evolving event details.

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Management Wedding Venue Event Management Communication 148

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. Improved logistics management.

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Event Management Management Social Media Communication 112

Planning Pod

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Hearing your attendees’ thoughts on popular sessions, engaging presenters, logistical issues, or general suggestions is crucial to elevating your attendee experience. It’s also an effective way to determine whether the presenters, speakers, and event sponsors were relevant to your target audience. Did they have concerns about parking?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Whether deciding on the venue, entertainment, catering, or marketing strategy, knowing the budget constraints and allocations can guide decisions, ensuring that all arrangements are cohesive and within the set financial boundaries. Clear Communication Budgets are not just internal tools; they are communication devices.

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Event Management Management Vendor Retail 117

Event Planning

AUGUST 20, 2023

In addition to saving time, creating run of show, personalizing their communication, making event brochures and marketing materials, brainstorming incredible new ideas and much more. Venue and Vendor Research: Let ChatGPT scour the web for the perfect venue or caterer. It truly is an exciting new world with A.I.

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Event Planner Scheduling Communication Collaboration 98

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In addition, general managers, catering managers and group/event sales managers at restaurants, hotels, banquet halls and other event centers also want to optimize their space usage in order to maximize how many events they can book over a given time period. Banquet Setup. Traditional Banquet w/ Round Tables. Alternative: Cabaret.

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Collaboration Education Management Engagement 96

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

And the risk of getting it wrong is exponentially greater than choosing the wrong caterer or not having enough chairs. The event security plan should also include a crisis communication plan that outlines how you will communicate with attendees and the general public if disaster does strike. ” 7.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

If your event includes catering and/or any type of beverage service, this will also dictate how your event is laid out. Buffet-style catered meals will require additional space for banquet food tables and space allotted for lines at those tables plus clear paths to and from the seating area. Food-and-Beverage.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Event management software often integrates with other tools, providing analytics, facilitating communication, and enabling more intricate event designs. For example, if you aim to educate employees about products and services, you’d prioritize internal communication tools and integration with corporate systems.

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Event Management Management Retail Communication 118

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.)

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2022

With flight restrictions out of the country, and even between states—bringing your event into people’s homes and catering to local audiences has never been so important. Whatever the size of your event, for it to be a success, you need to identify your goals and communicate strategy with your event team. Crisis communication plan.

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Event Management Communication Management Collaboration 71

Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

It’s also a great tool to share with the set-up team to avoid questions, incorrect table placements and the need for the venue management staff to be present through the entire process. Invoices. Share everything from the catering menu to banquet event order to special requests in a quick email. All the nitty-gritty details.

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Procession Management Electronics Social Media 109

Love Inc. Mag

JULY 23, 2024

Wedding planning is a juggling act of various details — from the venue and guest list to catering and decor, there’s a lot to navigate. On top of planning, couples must also communicate with guests and field questions about their big day. Be sure to communicate the details of all the parking scenarios,” she says.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Recognize who your event caters to. Cultivate your event branding Building a recognizable and cohesive brand for your event ensures it stands out and resonates with your target audience, especially in retail, where presentation matters greatly. Ensure pick-ups, drop-offs, and any transit requirements are catered for.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2023

It allowed me to move faster and be more present for the things my clients needed me to be present for. Solution: Streamlining client communication and feedback with the Forms Builder The forms builder enables Shaun to create and schedule as many forms and questionnaires as he needs to send his clients.

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Wedding Planning Pinterest Management Collaboration 78

Peerspace

APRIL 19, 2024

By presenting this detailed and well-thought-out plan, you can demonstrate the viability of your venture and attract the necessary funding or partnerships to launch and sustain your operations. Now, it’s time to turn these insights into a cohesive plan that guides operations and communicates your vision to stakeholders.

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Insurance Management Communication Hospitality 98

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Estimate your budget while considering high-level expense elements, including: Venue cost (for an in-person or hybrid event) Virtual event platform ( for a virtual event ) Catering Staff and volunteers Talent fees (for speakers, presenters, etc.) Securing talents (keynote speakers, presenters, entertainers, etc.)

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Junebug Weddings

MAY 26, 2024

Bougainvillea Weddings Good for: A planner who does it all (florals, catering, and more) Review: “Estela, Marcela, and the entire Bougainvillea team gave us the best weekend of our lives. We never had to stress about anything and were able to be fully present with our loved ones. Every single detail was beyond our expectations.

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Wedding Planner Destination Wedding Vendor Communication 98

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Whether you can serve alcohol, accessibility concerns, whether you’ll need to get additional insurance, can you bring your own catering, etc. catering) and secure the details. Catering (food and beverages). Identify speakers/talents/presenters. Venue details: Catering menu. Negotiate details with the venue.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

They are often a one-stop-shop for event organizers, offering a diverse set of tools and features that cater to the multifaceted needs of event planning. A dependable provider should offer an extensive suite of tools that cater to the specific demands of your event, be it a small pop-up store or a large-scale product launch.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. Improved logistics management.

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Event Management Management Social Media Communication 60

Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

Back then, we probably had 8 to 9 systems, and they didn’t communicate with each other, and only certain staff knew how to use certain systems,” said Dianne. “We When it comes to managing an event venue properly, communication is key. As CEO, my number one challenge is keeping communication flowing between staff,” said Dianne. “We

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Types of Event Management Software Event planning solutions take multiple forms, catering to different needs and requirements. This limitation can hinder your ability to cater to your company’s specific event requirements and restrict your growth potential.

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Peerspace

APRIL 26, 2024

What immediately strikes you when viewing their portfolio is that this is a studio that caters to women of all ages, shapes, and colors. The effect has an attractive vintage-like aura and yet is very much contemporary, with its sharpness and presentation. Overall, she creates remarkable work with her stunning intimate portraits.

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Photography Celebrant Communication IT 98

Eventtia

APRIL 20, 2022

catering.) No geographical limitations: in a virtual event, you can technically invite speakers, talents, presenters, and attendees from anywhere without having to worry about travel and accommodation arrangements, among other logistic issues. Can you bring in outside catering (and if there’s an extra charge for doing so)?

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Social Media Installation Engagement Management 71

In the Details Wedding Planning

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

A photographer, videographer, caterer, florist, dj or band, rental companies, officiant, bar service, and beauty team are examples of additional vendors you will need to hire for your wedding day. You'll need to present identification, pay a fee, and get married within 90 days of receiving the license, for your license to be valid.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

We built Planning Pod to serve event spaces, venues and caterers of all sizes to streamline their room and space bookings for private/group events as well as manage catering and food-and-beverage services plus many other event details. Planning Pod offers a centralized inbox for all your event email communications. Planning Pod.

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Management Electronics Event Management Floor Plan 78

Eventtia

MAY 18, 2022

Event planning, even for a fairly small event (in terms of size of participants), can involve many different variables and details: booking a venue, choosing the right catering, securing sponsorships, dealing with speakers/presenters/talents, and coordinating your internal team, just to name a few. Internal team management.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

They knew the logistics of the catering to the banquet hall, like how close it needed to be. Once you have your brand down, make sure you’re presenting yourself well with a quality website. The biggest mistake I made at the beginning was letting any caterer or food provider come in, which did lose me some bookings,” Andrea confesses.

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The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 22, 2020

A wedding coordinator is present on your wedding day to ensure all of the wedding plans come together. to pass along to you and/or the venue Reviewing order lists with rental companies, florists, caterers, etc. How many assistants will be present on my wedding day? If so, when will this be created and distributed?

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Eventtia

MAY 13, 2022

That’s why it’s critical that you can cater to all of their potential needs in the different offerings your event sponsorship packages have. The basis of a solid pitch is to communicate value and the best way of doing this is by knowing how companies will benefit from sponsoring your event. Prepare your pitch.

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Weddingsr

APRIL 9, 2024

In this guide, we present an essential wedding planning checklist to help you conquer your wedding planning journey with confidence and ease. Create Your Guest List The size of your guest list significantly impacts various elements of your wedding, including the venue size, catering costs, and seating arrangements.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

If it’s a virtual event, communicate this fact clearly in the event program. If it’s a virtual event, communicate this fact clearly in the event program. For example, don’t schedule two back-to-back keynote speaking sessions, but alternate it with a TED-style presentation or a fireside chat to keep things interesting.

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