Certified Wedding Planner Society

JULY 18, 2024

From selecting the perfect venue to coordinating countless details, the process can be overwhelming. Expertise and Experience Certified Wedding Planners have undergone rigorous training and certification processes to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan flawless events.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

The old school way of doing things may feel more concrete and productive, but moving from bulky binders to digital files and timesaving software can make the venue operation process between you, your staff and your clients smoother, quicker and more organized. Pretty much any process done on paper can be moved online.

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Certified Wedding Planner Society

JULY 23, 2024

Streamlined Planning: Having a go-to list of trusted vendors simplifies the planning process, saving time and ensuring cohesive collaboration. Quality of Work: They evaluate the quality of the vendor's work, whether it’s photography, catering, floral design, or other services.

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Vendor Social Media Wedding Planner Collaboration 260

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Whether you’re looking to grow your funnel for catering leads or event venue leads, the secret to finding the prospects your business needs — and consistently turning them into delighted repeat customers — is a matter of following six simple steps. Identify the Personas of Your Best Catering and Venue Leads.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Starting a catering business can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Careful planning, the right tools, and a comprehensive strategy are at the core of a successful catering business. Step 1: Build your own catering business Starting any business starts with passion and a clear vision—and catering is no different.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Planning an event can be time-consuming, especially if you’re in charge of catering for a large crowd. Whether you’re brainstorming menu ideas for a birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, there’s no denying that amazing event catering and planning are central to the attendee experience.

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Catering Management Event Management Floor Plan 78

Event Marketer: B to C Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Based on the success of the event and the feedback we’ve had since, we know that we have actually been able to make an amount of impact on people’s lives with the product, says Kate Maunders, global head of marketing communications at Primark.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Running a catering business looks much different today than it did 25 years ago. Still, despite major advancements in technology and a growing expectation of instantaneous, online access, it’s not uncommon to find a catering company still relying on old-school paper and processes for their event management solution.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Catering software has become one of the most popular ways to streamline operations among caterers, restaurants, hotels and event venues, and for good reason … because it enables venue and catering businesses to automate processes, create timesaving workflows and serve customers better with fewer staff. Planning Pod.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Of course, these three qualities won’t amount to a hill of beans if they aren’t supported by a fourth element: having a process that accounts for the hundreds of details you will need to track and thousands of decisions you will need to make as you work towards and beyond your event date. Step 3 – Establish a realistic event budget.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Catering companies with mobile set-ups come with their own unique set of event planning needs. And for Cascadia Pizza , a full-service food truck and catering business, those planning needs are even more niche. Shannon Robles – Catering Director, Cascadia Pizza. Creating custom food & beverage packages in minutes.

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The Road to Marriage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

I’m also able to bring structure and order to the process. Vendor Liaison A skilled wedding planner knows the importance of clear and open communication. The aim is to guide this process with fairness and openness, recognizing the difficulties you and your vendors face.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Simplify data access and management.

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Certified Wedding Planner Society

JANUARY 2, 2024

A lot of times, the process of selecting a private wedding venue is a lot more personal and unique to the couple. This may involve coordinating the setup of temporary facilities, such as catering stations, restrooms, and electrical systems. Whereas your more “traditional” venues might be a hotel or resort.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Unfortunately, these solutions – though assembled with the best of intentions – can quickly lead to costly process gaps, create unnecessary work redundancies and restrain growth and expansion for new event venues. Staying on top of communicating with clients and prospects without letting anything slip through the cracks.

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The Road to Marriage

MARCH 1, 2024

Acknowledging this upfront is key to a successful and (mostly) stress-free process. Whether it’s a particular vendor or a design detail, identifying and prioritizing these key pieces will guide your decision-making process. Remember, there is no time to delay, and hesitation can be a roadblock in this time-sensitive process.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Our comprehensive online wedding software enabled Brandee to streamline processes, simplify her workflows, serve her clients better and keep up with her quickly growing wedding planning business. Just to write a contract, I would watch him go through all these crazy processes,” she said. “I

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Procession Wedding Planner Wedding Planning Electronics 78

Planning Pod

MAY 2, 2020

The growth of the Internet since the start of the 21st century has been immense, touching almost every part of our lives, from education to commerce to communications to entertainment. Similarly, it has also touched practically every aspect of how we plan and manage events and, in the last decade, how we produce and broadcast events.

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Peerspace

MARCH 18, 2025

A professional DJ should have a clear USP (unique selling proposition) that makes them stand out, whether its their ability to create a personalized playlist, their use of cutting-edge equipment, or their strong communication skills. A DJ’s music library reflects their versatility and ability to cater to different audiences.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

A smooth and efficient onboarding process builds trust and reduces stress during planning stages for both you and your clients, and ultimately ensures successful execution of their event. Depending on the nature of your business and the client’s event, this might include venue guides, seating charts, catering menus, and even tech tutorials.

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Collaboration Communication Event Management Education 89

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software is a broad category of applications devoted to applying project management principles and processes to planning, promoting and running events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, parties and weddings. No more time-consuming manual processes.

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Joy

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The space must include room for presentation stages, catering stations, and networking zones. They also need multiple breakout rooms to display category-specific content and high-end catering facilities. Capacity requirements The venue should fit your expected number of attendees comfortably – not too tight or too empty.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

This is why caterers and venues like restaurants , hotels , convention and conference centers, wedding venues, banquet halls and special event facilities invented the banquet event order many years ago and why it is a critical part of their venue management systems and processes. Let’s take a deeper look at what makes up a BEO.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Add in the tedious process of jumping between multiple CRMs, applications, emails, files, printouts and physical folders to track client and event details, and things can quickly get overwhelming. Olivia found that disorganized processes not only added to the stress of the job but also increased the risk of missed details or payments.

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Event Management Management Electronics Scheduling 148

Hello Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

No matter if you’re managing multiple tasks related to an event, keeping your team in order, or communicating with clients, you’ll likely use a digital project management tool. As users move cards through the various steps in the process, they can add different users to the cards. Forget the pen and paper. Pros: Trello is free to use.

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Event Planner Management Collaboration Event Management 125

Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Building out your processes and internal operations ahead of time is critical to generating revenue as you prepare to open your new venue. Planning Pod’s all-in-one platform gives new event facilities 20+ easy-to-use tools to set up systems for managing booking calendars, sales, client communications, contracts, billing, payments and more.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

These are the VIPs: the must-have guests who play key roles in the ceremony or have been deeply involved in the planning process. Pro Tip : For blended families, take care to acknowledge everyones role and communicate clearly about seating arrangements ahead of time to get ahead of any misunderstandings and avoid hurt feelings.

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The Road to Marriage

JUNE 3, 2024

.” Common Issues Couples Face When Wedding Planning with a Parent Differing Visions Differing visions between couples and their moms can be a hurdle in the wedding planning process, often stemming from conflicting priorities, budget constraints, or varying tastes and preferences.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

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? The reason is simple … many of us feel like our current sales processes are working fine and that we simply don’t have the time to research and implement new techniques.

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Hospitality Management Event Management Social Media 104

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. In this article, we are going to show you how to harness its power to transform your event planning process. Want to create a unique invitation?

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Canvas Weddings

MARCH 19, 2020

Being on the same page, seeking to understand each other’s feelings and being a unified front when communicating your plans to your family, friends and vendors is more important than ever right now. Ask your caterer if they might be willing to extend their final counts due date by another week or two while you reconfirm RSVPs.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Whether youre hosting a cozy bridal shower at home or booking a stylish venue, heres what to expect cost-wise : Food & drinks : A catered meal typically runs $15-40 per guest , but more elaborate catering can easily reach $150 a guest. Plan the menu whether its catering, homemade dishes, or a restaurant meal.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. Registration software primarily concerns the initial phase of event participation: the sign-up or enrollment process. The software ensures that this process is automated and user-friendly.

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Event Management Management Retail Communication 118

Peerspace

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Tip #1: Do maintain communication between all involved parties Source: Peerspace This means knowing exactly what the venue , vendors, and decision-makers are responsible for and making sure everyone else is also on the same page. venue, catering, entertainment, and miscellaneous fees) is the most important thing to consider.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For most growing event businesses, payment processing is viewed as a business expense first and foremost. You’re almost afraid to ask too many questions about different processing costs, worried that a thorough understanding of how electronic payments work will only reveal more expense to your business.

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Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Tasks such as finding a venue, creating health and safety protocols and catering have been replaced by finding the right technology and creating valuable content and engaging attendees. Here are some of the action you need to take, to get you over the last hurdle and to ensure that you run a smooth and successful event.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Enhanced Planning Budgeting is an integral part of the planning process. 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.

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