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OK, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but having a tightly kept schedule is still extremely important for event professionals. Back up your documents either with a cloud service or by choosing an event management software that lets you work and store data online. So don’t let spilled milk spoil your business (literally).
Planning Pod also offers timesaving seating chart software tools that integrate with included guest list, RSVP and event registration features so you can easily place guests at tables and seats and manage attendee details. Guest lists and RSVP capabilities – Includes tracking attendee details (like meal choices, headcounts, etc.)
Wedding Day Timeline Start drafting the schedule of your big day. Tried to get this official document 3 months before your wedding date. Check RSVP's Make a list of all your RSVP's (if possible with full names and phone numbers in case your wedding planner or day-of coordinator needs to contact someone).
Event project management – For managing budgets, calendars, tasks/to-do’s, schedules/timelines, checklists, files, dashboards and reporting. No more details scattered across event spreadsheets/templates , documents and post-its. Exhibitor and sponsor management – For managing sales, payments and deliverables.
If you need a firm number, consider using an RSVP system like Evite, Paperless Post, or Google Forms to track responses. Consider your guests availability and potential scheduling conflicts. Include RSVP details to track attendance. If hosting at home, determine whether you need rentals like tents, tables, or extra seating.
With our itinerary/schedule tool , you can create a highly detailed timeline for every wedding that lets you fine tune your time management for each event. Your clients can also create colorful wedding websites / webpages where guests can view event details and RSVPs online. Set up payment schedules with reminders for installments.
Set up multiple payment reminders or schedule auto-payments for set-it-and-forget-it payment installment automations. Effortlessly collect credit card and bank transfer payments from customers by setting up automated email payment reminders or by scheduling auto-payments for each invoice that charge your clients on agreed-upon dates.
Now, instead of sifting through file cabinets of documents, Norton can quickly log onto Planning Pod and see everything he needs to do his job. The client portal offers the perfect solution to communicate with clients, send and receive documents and signatures, and reassure them that their event is on-track. Banquet Event Order (BEO).
You may want to understand the level of expertise your attendees already have on the subject and what they hope to learn from the event to help tailor your presentation or curriculum, as well as contact information to send them event updates, training documents, webinar links or event location, and optional marketing follow-ups.
Scheduling is off. Forget to share documents beforehand, like powerpoints. More guests arrive than RSVP’d. Food is left out from the BEO . Transportation mishap (falls through, late, accident, etc.). The speaker goes over time. Not enough break time between segments. Not enough water. DJ plays a bad set.
Notifications and alerts for when there are scheduling conflicts. Because nobody is perfect and bad/inaccurate information can be introduced into even the best closed systems, the system you use should have a real-time notification trigger if the information being entered conflicts with a currently scheduled event or booking.
You may want to understand the level of expertise your attendees already have on the subject and what they hope to learn from the event to help tailor your presentation or curriculum, as well as contact information to send them event updates, training documents, webinar links or event location, and optional marketing follow-ups.
Your account comes with some pre-built (so you don’t have to start from scratch) and you can create as many as you need at no additional cost: Automated Payment Reminder Schedules are the solution if you want your clients to receive reminders at specific dates/times or pay in installments.
Event project management – For managing budgets, calendars, tasks/to-do’s, schedules/timelines, checklists, files, dashboards and reporting. No more details scattered across event spreadsheets/templates , documents and post-its. Exhibitor and sponsor management – For managing sales, payments and deliverables.
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. You can even schedule installment plans for clients with automated payment reminders or scheduled charges directly to a credit card.
Remember, you’ll also have the chance to schedule formal engagement photos later with your partner.) If you prefer to have a private proposal at home or in a location without any documentation, that’s okay, too. Always do what feels best for you! The post How to Propose and Get a ‘Yes!’ ’ appeared first on Joy.
Pro-tip 7: Pre-stamp your return RSVP cards. Guests are more likely to quickly send their RSVP cards back if they are pre-stamped. Even if you don’t include a section for a plus one on their RSVP, their significant other’s invitation is implied. Not all the guests will be able to attend, and that is okay!
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