Planning Pod

APRIL 14, 2020

If you run a catering business, then you already know that income from existing customers may keep the lights on, but without solid sales strategies for lead generation and prospecting, you will have a hard time growing your revenue. Host tasting events for targeted prospects. Offer free meals to repeat clients or referral sources.

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Catering Management Hospitality Scheduling 97

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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Catering Management Electronics Hospitality 78

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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Catering IT Electronics Management 78

Style Me Pretty

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

She scheduled multiple appointments at other establishments and brought her family along, but found herself still thinking about that one particular gown. However, there were very few dress shops near her that carried the brand, and even if they had carried the brand, they didn’t have that exact style of dress.

Bouquet 98

Bouquet Boutique Wedding Groom Bridesmaids 98

Villa Tuscana Events

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Take Engagement Photos (or Schedule a Future Session) Engagement photos are a great way to capture this special time in your relationship. You can schedule them when youve had time to choose a photographer and plan your vision. Schedule fittings and allow time for any alterations.

Engagement 52

Engagement RSVP Scheduling Social Media 52

Style Me Pretty

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This also allowed me to hastily schedule our engagement photos in Paris & they are everything I could’ve hoped for!! Our catering team, The Sous Chef, absolutely exceeded expectations. Shout out to The Lockharts for squeezing us in last minute in Paris!! Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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Events by Emma Currie

JUNE 24, 2022

I recommend to all of my couples to schedule sunset photos in their wedding day timeline for many reasons, and I'm sharing them today on the blog!! I recommend that all my couples schedule the time into their wedding timeline. Speak to your photographer about the best time to go out and schedule it in your timeline.

Scheduling 52

Scheduling Videographer Catering Wedding Coordinator 52

One Oake

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

It involves coordinating multiple vendorsflorists, caterers, photographers, entertainment, rental companies, and more. Without a planner, you might overlook important scheduling details, such as vendor arrival times, setup and breakdown schedules, or how long certain events should take.

Wedding Planner 52

Wedding Planner Problem Solving Scheduling Vendor 52

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

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Unfortunately, for many hotel sales staff and catering managers, this often cobbled-together assembly of stand-alone applications and manual processes hinders them from actually doing business. The fact that hotels use a half dozen or more software systems to manage all their operations is commonly accepted as “business as usual”.

Electronics 148

Electronics Management Floor Plan Scheduling 148

Peerspace

MARCH 2, 2025

Planning Timeline Budget and Costs Guest List Choosing the Venue & Theme Sending Invitations Dinner Details Setting a Clear Schedule What is a Rehearsal Dinner and Why is it Important? Book early : If your wedding is during the busy season (like summer or fall), secure your venue and caterers as soon as possible.

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Rehearsal Dinner Scheduling RSVP Groomsmen 52

Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. You can even set-up customized payment schedules with automated reminders and auto-payments.

Event Management 148

Event Management Management Electronics Scheduling 148

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2023

BEOs (sometimes referred to as run sheets) allow you to provide critical details that everyone involved in any event MUST have at their fingertips – whether they are a bartender, catering manager, security staff member, event planner, other vendor, or even your client. Event itinerary/schedule. Food & Beverage packages.

Floor Plan 136

Floor Plan Management Vendor Scheduling 136

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. 1 month before : Best for more casual showers but avoid scheduling too close to the wedding.

Celebrant 52

Celebrant Problem Solving Maid of Honor Scheduling 52

Elegante by Michelle J

JULY 12, 2024

We also have in depth conversations about kosher catering, particularly when the wedding is taking place abroad where it might be less easy to find. There are many things to consider and technical complexities to navigate around kosher catering, and you can find out more in my Kosher Catering Guide for Destination Weddings.

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Celebrant Videographer Wedding Planner Destination Wedding 130

Style Me Pretty

MARCH 20, 2025

Because of our busy schedules, we had to book our bar service and caterers before a taste test! That is so scary, but spoiler alert: everything was delicious! Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance

Maid of Honor 96

Maid of Honor Reception Ceremony Wedding Gown 96

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Sales (registrations, exhibitors, sponsors, donors) Marketing (web site, social media, email, blogging) Catering / food-and-beverage preparation Talent booking and coordination (keynote speakers, entertainment, etc.) Audio visual and event production Custodial / electrical Security Photography / videography.

Social Media 207

Social Media Insurance Media Management 207

Villa Tuscana Events

DECEMBER 16, 2024

When it comes to cities that cater to events, Arizona offers a variety of options. High-quality catering options ensure every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience, while professional dcor services bring the hosts creative vision to life. On-site catering provides delicious menu options that suit any taste or dietary requirement.

Reception 52

Reception Consulting Scheduling Celebrant 52

Peerspace

MARCH 18, 2025

A DJ’s music library reflects their versatility and ability to cater to different audiences. Understanding the DJs setup and breakdown timeline helps ensure there are no disruptions to your event schedule. Their answer will give you insight into how they approach their craft and whether their style aligns with your event vision.

Communication 52

Communication Management Engineering Scheduling 52

The Wedding Planner LA

JANUARY 29, 2025

The 1909 has its own incredible in-house catering team that whips up delicious dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Here's what you should do: Schedule a Visit: Seriously, go check it out! Our team is here to help: Review all of our packages from full planning to day-of coordination Reach out to us to schedule a call!

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Wedding Planner Scheduling Day-Of Coordinator Transportation 52

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.

Electronics 109

Electronics Management Communication Vendor 109

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Venues and caterers have used them to assist in their sales efforts; to help clients visualize event layouts; and to illustrate proper event setup for internal staff who are preparing for the event. Understand what to look for in these event design tools. Who uses event floor plan software?

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Floor Plan Event Designer Management Collaboration 141

Souvenir Weddings & Events

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

There are many wedding vendors that you need to hire for your big day (florist, catering, DJ, etc) but there's one particular vendor that is extremely important for your wedding: the wedding photographer! When hiring your wedding photographer, you want to make sure you choose the right fit for you and your wedding!

Social Media 130

Social Media Scheduling Vendor Wedding Photography 130

The Road to Marriage

MARCH 10, 2023

Rather than leaving them to navigate our Checklist on their own, we worked together to keep them focused by condensing it into a manageable list of scheduled priorities. “The wedding itself was flawlessly executed; everything from the florals and table design to the catering and officiant perfectly aligned with our vision.

Scheduling 130

Scheduling Vendor Wedding Planner Management 130

Event Planning

AUGUST 20, 2023

Venue and Vendor Research: Let ChatGPT scour the web for the perfect venue or caterer. ” Budget Planning : “Help me create a budget breakdown for a conference with 300 attendees, including venue rental, catering, AV equipment, and promotional materials.” Ask ChatGPT for suggestions. Want to create a unique invitation?

Event Planner 98

Event Planner Scheduling Communication Collaboration 98

Canvas Weddings

APRIL 6, 2020

It can be easy to want to dive into wedding planning FULL steam ahead and set your budget, pick your venue, hire the caterer and the florist and the DJ and the photographer RIGHT away, but if you have time to handle these things, take your time! Focus on just a few things at a time. Give yourselves the freedom to take tasks on one at a time.

Vendor 130

Vendor Scheduling Catering Wedding Planning 130

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.

Transportation 52

Transportation Vendor Catering Procession 52

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event project management – For managing budgets, calendars, tasks/to-do’s, schedules/timelines, checklists, files, dashboards and reporting. Plus you can more easily manage their activities and progress to make sure everyone is on task and on schedule. Increased revenues and decreased costs. ClearEvent. Event Booking.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management Social Media Communication 112

Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Before scheduling your first customer walkthrough or booking your first party, make sure your pricing is dialed in properly. All a caterer has to do is come in, bring in a few specialty pieces that they need and they are set.”. “A 3 – Getting your pricing right will prevent lost business and vanishing margins.

Vendor 148

Vendor Social Media Management Catering 148

Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

Don’t battle busy schedules just to grab a signature. Share everything from the catering menu to banquet event order to special requests in a quick email. And if you’re working off of a physical calendar for which there is only one copy, you’re more likely to make false promises or scheduling errors.

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Procession Management Electronics Social Media 109

The Road to Marriage

MARCH 1, 2024

Assess your financial resources and allocate funds to the most critical aspects, such as venue, catering, and photography. Be Decisive When planning a wedding on a tight schedule, you must communicate clearly with everyone involved, including your planner, vendors, family, and partner.

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Wedding Planning Finance Communication Vendor 130

Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Also when finalizing the floorplan, be sure to take into account how many tables can fit how many people and how much room you have between tables so catering can serve the wedding guests without bumping into anyone. Always add the rain call to the timeline if it is an outdoor wedding or if there is a tent, what time can they set up?

Maid of Honor 130

Maid of Honor Vendor Bouquet Rehearsal Dinner 130

Love Inc. Mag

MAY 8, 2024

A beachfront venue caters to both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations alike. Keep in mind, some boat venues may have restrictions on decor, catering options, and guest access. Couples should be aware of the risk of limited availability due to performance schedules and the need for additional lighting and sound equipment.

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Wedding Venue Vendor Scheduling Photography 96

Peerspace

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

While casual gatherings might cost a few hundred dollars, elaborate celebrations with catering and entertainment can reach several thousand. Plated dinners and catering cost more than casual appetizers or potluck-style options. Start earlier if including catering or themed activities. Having a clear budget is essential.

Problem Solving 52

Problem Solving RSVP Management Catering 52

Hello Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Event planners can customize the app with schedules, maps, and details so attendees have everything at their fingertips. Pros: Social Tables makes it easy to connect and collaborate with other vendors, like caterers and entertainers. Reserve populates tasks and deadlines based on your schedule and connects with Google Calendar.

Event Planner 125

Event Planner Management Collaboration Event Management 125

The Road to Marriage

JUNE 23, 2023

For example, they envision their guests moving around the space but forget about the DJ and caterer. Step 5: Schedule a Tour You can find plenty of beautiful photos of a potential venue, but will the images match the real thing? Is it a full catering kitchen? Having a guest count helps you find a space that is a perfect fit.

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Wedding Venue Social Media Vendor Procession 130

Peerspace

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

2 weeks before : Confirm RSVPs and provide final numbers to your caterer or venue. 1 week before : Revisit the schedule and seating arrangements to ensure nothing has been overlooked. Heres a suggested timeline: 6-8 weeks before : Finalize your guest list and book your venue. And book yourself a massage!)

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Rehearsal Dinner Maid of Honor Communication Finance 52