July, 2023

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Wet Weather Weddings: How To Plan For Rain On Your Big Day

Elegante by Michelle J

When planning a wedding particularly in the summer months, most of us envision the perfect balmy day – the sun covering you in a warm glow while you say your vows and dine al fresco with your loved ones. This is especially true when planning a destination wedding, as couples often cite the weather as one of the top reasons for wanting to get married abroad.

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Where Wedding Stress Comes From + When You Should Hire a Planner

Sweet Gardenia Weddings

Do you ever wonder why you are so stressed about planning your wedding? Well, there could be many different reasons. Sometimes, part of it is because you’re hosting X amount of people, under one roof, giving directions, managing RSVPS, and it will be the first dinner party (so to say) as One. Friggin yikes, right? Research is a big part of the planning!

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Save the Date to Shop our Prop Closet!

Rebecca Rose Events

Our warehouse is bursting at the seams and it’s about that time again… time to bid farewell to vases, vessels, tidbits, tabletop decor, and entertaining wares, in order to make room for new additions to our ever-expanding inventory of design elements and props. Here are the details! When:Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Starting: 9:30 am Ending: 5:30 pm or sooner if everything sells out!

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Leave Your Guests Wanting More: How to Create the Perfect Wedding Weekend

The Road to Marriage

Just imagine your perfect wedding day: Sipping bubbly while getting ready with your closest friends. Saying “I do” to the love of your life. And partying with your people on the dance floor to the sounds of an” enthusiastic band. Sounds sublime, right?! As a wedding planner, I strive to help you create a celebration that brings you all of the joy – and then some.

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Perfect Venue vs Planning Pod Comparison – Venue and Event Management Platform Software Alternatives & Pricing

Planning Pod

You’re looking for a new venue management platform. As an event professional, you know that streamlining and automating your workflow through a CRM is one of the best ways to save time while still being able to deliver the personal, white-glove experience your clients deserve. Perfect Venue and Planning Pod have come up as two potential options geared towards the events industry but it’s difficult to compare software when it’s not always apples-to-apples.

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In-house, SaaS, or API: Choosing the Right Event Tech

Eventtia

In today’s competitive business landscape, event tech has become indispensable for big retail companies looking to drive growth, engage customers, and strengthen brand presence. Gone are the days when event planning was limited to Excel and Google Forms. With the rise of robust event management platforms, retail companies can now create immersive experiences and host events , gather valuable data, and ensure positive brand-associated memories for attendees and customers.

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A Dream Wedding at 620 Loft & Garden Overlooking NYC

Alinato Events

Imagine, it’s a beautiful spring day, exchanging vows amidst the breathtaking skyline of New York City, with the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral as your backdrop. At 620 Loft & Garden, located in the heart of Manhattan, couples have the opportunity to celebrate their love in a truly magical setting. Perched atop Rockefeller Center, this hidden gem offers an exclusive rooftop oasis that combines the splendor of nature with the vibrant energy of the city.

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Wedding Planner Advice for Non-Traditional Engagement Rings

Blue Linden Weddings & Events

A wedding is a personal, meaningful experience for you and your soon-to-be-spouse. While there are typical ways for your engagement and wedding to look and feel, it’s up to you and your partner to decide what traditions, customs, and choices are right for your relationship and celebration. As a custom wedding planner, we’ve seen a huge variety of engagements, weddings, and marriages, and we can confidently say that if traditional engagements or weddings don’t suit you and your partner, break fro

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How Wedding Planning Is So Much More Than Managing the Day

The Road to Marriage

Contrary to popular belief, professional wedding planning (and event coordination) is about so much more than managing the wedding day. Vetting vendors. Creating checklists. Overlooking contracts. Making timelines. Designing floor plans – there are so many things to do. And to do it all well, you need a professional planner at the helm. Your planner or coordinator is like your wedding’s project manager.

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Choosing the Best Event Ticketing Software for Your Venue or Event Planning Business

Planning Pod

Looking to streamline your event planning process? Event planning can be a daunting task, especially for event organizers and venues managing multiple events at once. Fortunately, event ticketing software can help create an efficient ticketing system for both organizers and ticket buyers. With event ticketing software at your side, you can easily manage attendee data, access promotion tools, and accelerate the registration process—all with just a few clicks.

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How To Choose The Best Retail Event Technology

Eventtia

The increasing competition and ever-changing consumer demands require retail companies to develop robust growth strategies. One focuses on creating exceptional retail customer experiences for cultivating and nurturing strong connections with consumers. No wonder retail companies increasingly embrace innovative software solutions to forge customer-centric interactions and deliver seamless multi-channel experiences.

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We LOVE Stationery Designs x Partnership with Basic Invite

P3 Events

At P3 Events, we are all about the details of design — which includes stationery! While this may seem like a daunting part of planning, we are here to outline what you need (and the less necessary stuff) for your wedding. From main invitations to sentimental extras, we got you covered. And stay tuned until the end for a stationery DISCOUNT & be connected with a stationery vendor we think you’ll love!

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Woodsy Chic Oregon Wedding

Ponderosa Planning

When trying to describe this wedding, so many words kept coming to mind. Chic. Glamour. Boho. Woodsy. Genuine. Colorful. Playful. All of these words describe Taylor and James, a local Bend couple who planned an impeccable day at Loloma Lodge for an intimate group of their friends and family. Every last detail was beautiful, from the suede fringe jacket and bridal accessories to the seasonal florals to the champagne tower.

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Day Of Coordination and Why We Don’t Offer It

Rothweiler Event Design

We used to offer Day of Coordination but we stopped a few years back for so many reasons. Truthfully, it's a sought after package but you really will need more. Find out how you'll short change yourself by getting the cheapest package available. The post Day Of Coordination and Why We Don’t Offer It appeared first on Rothweiler Event Design.

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Orangery Wedding in Gloucestershire

Planned For Perfection

Tortworth Court is a four star Country Manor House Hotel located in south Gloucestershire and is popular with couples from around the world, who are looking for a historic wedding venue with a modern and contemporary feel. Built in 1874, The Victorian Orangery is a stunning Grade II listed conservatory, with an ornate domed glass ceiling and 360 windows for a bright and beautiful wedding day celebration.

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How to Charge a Fee for Your Event Planning Service (Updated 2023)

Event Planning

To do: Watch this video to learn how to price your services and be sure to watch until the end where we reveal the best method to choose. Updated in July 2023. Now that you’ve watched the video, read the important text below to learn all the different options of how you can price your services. Pricing is the most common question new planners ask.

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Best Event Practices for Multi-brand Companies to Drive Results

Eventtia

Events are crucial for ensuring business growth. And that’s particularly true for multi-brand companies. In most cases, conglomerates rely on events to achieve a wide variety of revenue goals, such as: Increasing brand awareness Attracting qualified leads Transforming leads into prospects Achieving higher sales rates Ensuring brand advocacy Cross-selling and up-selling their products And more However, conglomerates often face unique challenges when it comes to organizing events.

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Not Your Typical Wedding, A Cool Wedding: Alana & Mosha @ The Neon Museum and Velveteen Rabbit

P3 Events

Designing a “Cool” Wedding If personal touches are your thing, I can guarantee you’ll enjoy this couple’s detail-oriented “cool” wedding. P3 Events began working with Alana and Mosha earlier this Spring and invested time in getting to know all about them. These two both enjoy travel, social gatherings with friends, spending time with their dogs, and gardening.

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Upstate NY Bohemian Wedding

Alinato Events

Love is a universal language that transcends boundaries and traditions, and what better way to celebrate it than through a bohemian-inspired wedding with the rolling hills of Upstate New York? Nestled among picturesque landscapes, quaint villages, and a vibrant arts scene, Upstate NY provides the perfect backdrop for a bohemian wedding that embraces individuality, creativity, and the beauty of nature.

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Cape Cod family photography

Lauren Baker Photography

Summer is the perfect time to gather with your loved ones, soak up the sun, and create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. And what better way to preserve those cherished moments than through a family photoshoot? That’s exactly what Leigh and her family did earlier this July. Leigh, a talented photographer out of Austin, TX, reached out and said she and her family would love to meet up and do a Cape Cod family photography session with me while in town on vacation.

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Your Go-to Online Invitation Design Site

Big Apple Bride Events

Invitations without a doubt set the tone for your event and are the first impression for your guests. Even in our digital world, there is something special about receiving a physical invite in the mail. We’ve created countless invites for our clients from first birthdays to wedding suites and we are suckers for high quality invites. Basic Invite is our go-to online invitation design site for truly custom invites.

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Moving While Wedding Planning: The Ultimate Survival Guide

Risa James Events

The wedding is one of the most (if not THE most) beautiful, but usually also one of the most stressful events in every couple’s life. Even though stress is present from the start of the wedding preparations, all of it goes away when that special day finally comes. Immeasurable happiness and joy take its place instead, and later, you remember only the good memories.

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Green Glamour: How to make your Bridesmaids look stunning and sustainable

Dream Catcher Wedding

By Maréa Janae There are several options for sustainably sourced bridesmaids dresses in Colorado, including: - Local boutiques and designers that use sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing practices. - Second-hand or vintage shops that offer previously worn dresses that have been up-cycled or repurposed. - Rental companies that allow bridesmaids to rent dresses for the wedding and return them after the event. - Online retailers that specialize in sustainable fashion, such as Reformation

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Getting Married At The Natural History Museum In San Diego

Willmus Weddings

Imagine saying "I do" surrounded by the natural beauty and history at The Natural History Museum of San Diego. Nestled in the heart of Balboa Park , this unique and stunning venue offers a one-of-a-kind setting for your special day. The museum's impressive collection of natural artifacts and breathtaking exhibits provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos.

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How Professional Branding Photos Build Your Credibility

KJ and Co.

Recently on Instagram I shared about my struggles with being on camera for branding shoots. Probably like a lot of you, I’m not loving the body I’m in at the moment, nor being the focus of attention. I’m used to scurrying around behind the camera, cloaked in black, supporting everyone else. But like it or not, as the face of my small business, and being a part of the imagery-soaked wedding industry, professional pictures of myself are a very necessary part of doing business.

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Wedding Outfit Tips for Groom

My Wedding Planner

The wedding day is a momentous occasion, not only for the bride but also for the groom. While much attention is often given to the bride’s attire, it’s equally important for the groom to look his best on this special day. The groom’s outfit is a reflection of his personal style, and it plays a crucial role in creating a cohesive and harmonious aesthetic with the bride.

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What Does Ceremony-Only, Elopement Coordination Look Like? – Featuring Our Past Couples

P3 Events

For the couples who are low maintenance, but their elopement needs a bit of coordination to make it run smoothly! You need a TRUE ELOPEMENT package from P3 Events. Because where is a better location to have your elopement than Las Vegas? Let me guess, right now your first thought may be: “It EXISTS?!” Yes, in fact this elopement coordination package is so popular (despite our other amazing packages) that we’ve coordinated over 10+ elopements with a ceremony-only necessity.

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Pampas Grass and Earth Tones For This Fall Wedding at Sunriver Resort

Ponderosa Planning

Madi and Griffin’s wedding at Sunriver Resort was a pretty pink-and-white affair with touches of boho texture. The two live in Eugene, and while they only dated for one year before inquiring about full-service wedding planning , they knew they were each other’s person! Both are outgoing and adventurous and wanted their personalities to shine through on their wedding day.

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The 10 Best Private Party Venues in London

Weddingsr

London is a vibrant city with a vibrant nightlife scene. If you’re planning a private party, there are no shortage of venues to choose from. From elegant ballrooms to trendy rooftop bars, there’s a private party venue in London to suit every taste and budget. Here are the top 10 private party venues in London: The Brewery Opens in a new window www.cntraveller.com The Brewery is a stunning Victorian-era venue located in the heart of London.

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10 Essential Purchases for Engaged Couples During Amazon Prime Days

Rothweiler Event Design

Prime Days are here July 11 and July 12, 2023 and we have everything you need for your wedding that'll be on sale right in the blog. The post 10 Essential Purchases for Engaged Couples During Amazon Prime Days appeared first on Rothweiler Event Design.

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5 Unique Wedding Ideas To Personalize Your Napa Wedding

Lovely Day Events

Arrowood Photography Your wedding day is a momentous occasion that marks the love and commitment between you and your partner, offering the chance to express your personal style while creating a celebration that perfectly encapsulates who you are as individuals. So of course you want unique wedding ideas to personalize your wedding. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter weddings featuring predictable color schemes and decor choices; today's couples are embracing their individuality by seeking ways

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