Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Sharing event details with clients, staff, and vendors using customized Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). One of the most popular items Shannon shares with her vendors is a custom banquet event order (BEO). Planning Pod is a way easier way to communicate.”. There’s a lot of information exchanged in event catering.

Catering 78

Catering Management Electronics Communication 78

Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2023

Professional wedding planners must juggle multiple clients, build and maintain vendor relationships, navigate rentals and decor, and stay on top of their long wedding checklists for each client. His clients can then pay directly online or agree to automated payments for monthly retainers or installment plans.

Wedding Planning 78

Wedding Planning Pinterest Management Collaboration 78

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By asking your staff for their insights, you can pretty easily determine where processes can be streamlined, communication can be improved, or resources can be allocated more effectively. This might involve automating tasks, improving communication, or optimizing resource allocation. We have a few ideas about how you can do this.

Management 89

Management Social Media Event Management Communication 89

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Schedule builder – Easily create detailed event timelines for each event that include dates and times, assignments for vendors and venues, and file attachments for each item. With Planning Pod’s CRM functionality, you can store and manage contact information and necessary details for each prospect, client, vendor and contractor.

Procession 78

Procession Wedding Planner Wedding Planning Electronics 78

Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Event Vendor Management. Or being able to quickly set up multiple auto-payment installments on an invoice in a few clicks. Client CRM – Easily track all the contact and business information for your leads and clients plus staff, vendors, contractors and any other business contacts in one convenient place.

Management 78

Management Electronics Scheduling Event Management 78

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. Service and staffing requirements (including outside vendors) AV and equipment requirements. Should you communicate with leads via email, text or phone? Well, let’s look at average response rates for all three.

Hospitality 104

Hospitality Management Event Management Social Media 104

Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

On top of receiving all 20+ of our tools, this includes: Complimentary training for current and future employees Unlimited users – including your team, vendors, contractors, and clients A lifelong partnership for your business Our packages are based on the number of events you are working on at any given time.

Event Management 78

Event Management Management Communication Procession 78

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. Improved collaboration with teams and vendors. Improved logistics management. How to choose the best event management software?

Event Management 60

Event Management Management Social Media Communication 60

Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Event Vendor Management. Assign items to staff, vendors and clients. You have the ability to attach files to each itinerary item, categorize those items, and assign them to contacts, vendors, and venue rooms/spaces. Email Communications. Event Registration & Ticketing. Venue + Room & Space Management.

Wedding Planning 78

Wedding Planning Management RSVP Floor Plan 78

Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

“Before we used Planning Pod, my biggest challenge was that I had to open five or more different apps to manage all of the things related to all our events, from dealing with vendors to mapping out the space to invoicing. It took so much time, but now it’s all in one place with Planning Pod,” says Laura.

Event Management 78

Event Management Private Events Management Scheduling 78

Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Streamlines workflows and saves 62+ hours/month of busywork Simplifies serving customers and landing more leads Is easy to use and get up and running fast Simplifies collaboration among team members and vendors. Planning Pod simplifies collaboration among team members and vendors. Let’s unpack those one at a time. Event Temple.

Catering 78

Catering Management Electronics Hospitality 78

Eventtia

APRIL 20, 2022

Remember that bringing in additional equipment will also translate to additional considerations for transport, logistics, and installation. This is a very important consideration if you have a relatively large/complex installation. Communication and relationship. Loading Access and Storage Space.

Social Media 71

Social Media Installation Engagement Management 71

The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 22, 2020

They are there for everything: design, budgeting, pacing planning, vendor research & selection, and, of course, they’re there to ensure your wedding reflects YOU! They plan your wedding, either for you or along side you depending on the professional and the level of support you require/prefer.

Wedding Coordinator 52

Wedding Coordinator Problem Solving Day-Of Coordinator Insurance 52

The Wedding Planner LA

MAY 19, 2020

Venues typically have a set beginning and ending time that vendors will have access to a space. The initial access time varies significantly from venue to venue, but the vendor “out time” is typically 30-90 minutes after the reception concludes. Is there adequate lighting at each vendor's station? Are there restrooms?

Vendor 52

Vendor Utilities Insurance Installation 52

The Wedding Planner LA

MAY 8, 2020

Locking in a venue will solidify your wedding date & location, provide you with insight into what other vendors you will need, and allow you to manage how the rest of your wedding budget is allocated. You will still need to find vendors like your coordinator, photographer, videographer, florist, DJ, hair and makeup teams, officiant, etc.

Wedding Venue 52

Wedding Venue Day-Of Coordinator Vendor Insurance 52

The Wedding Planner LA

AUGUST 31, 2021

FOB is a typical abbreviation used by wedding vendors and will commonly appear on timelines or other documents created by wedding professionals Father of the groom (FOG)- just as it sounds, this is the father of the groom.

Maid of Honor 52

Maid of Honor Groom Bouquet Bachelor Party 52

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Sign contract with venue and vendors. Responsible for everything related to the venue, the main contact person for vendors and sponsors when on the venue. Finalize your catering after carefully researching and interviewing different vendors.

Social Media 62

Social Media Media Management Event Management 62

Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

If you are planning to rent additional equipment, you’ll also need to consider transport, logistics, and installation. Also, if you have large installations, check whether they can fit the venue’s doors during loading. Planning a Hybrid Event: Best Practices. Start early.

Engagement 62

Engagement Installation Event Planner Management 62

The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 29, 2020

This is true for all vendors, but it is especially common to find vague or ambiguous wording in photography contracts. If you fall in love with a vendor who is out of your price range, it never hurts to ask if they can accommodate your budget. This is true for all vendors, but especially important with your photographer.

Groom 52

Groom Groomsmen Bride Bridesmaids 52

Ethical Weddings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Many couples struggle to narrow down who should be invited and how do you communicate that to them in the process. I was able to work with new vendors and explore interesting avenues of DIY and creativity that you don’t always get to do when planning other people’s events.

Maid of Honor 52

Maid of Honor Procession Pinterest Vendor 52

Kris Lavender

MARCH 3, 2025

Pair this with decor elements that align with your theme, such as floral arrangements, drapery, or art installations, to create a cohesive and stunning visual experience. Additionally, virtual consultations with vendors can facilitate communication and decision-making, ensuring your vision is understood and executed flawlessly.

Wedding Venue 52

Wedding Venue Utilities Consulting Vendor 52

Event Marketer: B to C Events

APRIL 3, 2025

… We’re trying to really nail down more local vendors and suppliers. And on the agency side, teams are working to clearly communicate how budgetary constraints could impact their clients live experiences. Can we produce something here, where we’re not requiring materials from other places?

Electronics 79

Electronics Communication Installation Vendor 79