March, 2024

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Party People: A Conversation with Caitlinn Mahar-Daniels

Canvas Weddings

Today’s guest has a special place in my heart – she’s been a big part of the New York chapter of my life. When I first moved to New York and worked as a venue manager while I was getting to know the area, Caitlinn shot one of the first weddings I worked on in that space. And on the New Year’s Eve before I decided to get back into the planning game as Canvas Weddings…I was with Caitlinn.

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HPE Will Hold the Industry’s First Corporate Event Keynote at the Las Vegas Sphere

Event Marketer: B to C Events

The Atrium at the Las Vegas Sphere. (Credit: Sphere Entertainment Group) Step aside, U2. The corporate event marketing world is ready to take the Las Vegas Sphere and reimagine the general session experience for the industry in the process. Today, Sphere Entertainment Co. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced that Sphere will host its first keynote for a corporate event on June 18 as part of the HPE Discover conference.

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45 Elegant Black Wedding Dresses Sure to Wow

Green Wedding Shoes

photo by Katie Griff Photo // black dress from Utah Gowns We love the edgy, elegant statement black wedding dresses make. And if you’re in the camp that can’t imagine wearing white on the big day, why not rock a black wedding dress instead? We’re ALL FOR IT! photo by Schyler Anderson // black dress from Etsy black dress by Etsy photo by Sefra Kay | planning by Tyler Speier Events | black dress by Nili Lotan black and white dress by Rue de Seine // photo by Brogen Jessup, as see

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Spring Iceland Wedding: Shira + Tim

Iceland Wedding Planner

Spring in Iceland means the landscape awakens from it’s winter slumber. The highlands are melting quickly, we typically stop getting freak blizzards and it’s a time often referred to as “window weather.” Why? Because more often than not, May brings cold temperatures and winds but it can be deceitfully clear. Therefore, May is often the ideal time to Spring Iceland wedding adventure!

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6 Steps to finding the right digital ad platforms for your event business

Planning Pod

Navigating the complexities of paid advertising can be a daunting task for any events business. With all of the different platforms available for experimentation, getting started is often the hardest part. We wrote this article to help you get over that hump so you can use paid ads to effectively support your growing business. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to which ad platform is best for your organization, but determining the right places to effectively reach your audience is an ess

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The 8 Most Instagrammable Places in Baltimore (2024)

Peerspace

Answered Photoshoot locations on Peerspace typically cost $60 — $220 per hour. See unique photoshoot locations Our list of the top Instagrammable places in Baltimore includes only a few of the places we love. In fact, it was a challenge to narrow them down! These days, it’s relatively difficult to tell apart big cities, but Baltimore always stands out.

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~Pourri Brings the ‘Funk’ to SXSW 2024 with Cheeky Activations and NFC Technology

Event Marketer: B to C Events

“We have been really pushing toward owning not just a bathroom category with Poo~Pourri, but the rebranding of us being ~Pourri, which is a household name for any product that can touch odors… Then on top of that, we had an opportunity with Rolling Stone to partner together with SXSW to make this a really experiential marketing year for us. We felt like we had all the right products, we were making the right movements.

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Where to Find the Perfect Plus-sized Wedding Dress Online

The Wedding Planner LA

Congrats on your upcoming wedding! It’s time to start looking for your dream dress. Curvy brides often have a difficult time finding affordable wedding dresses that fit well and flatter their figure. Don't worry – you're not alone! There are a ton of incredible plus-size wedding dress options available to make you feel like the gorgeous bride that you are on your wedding day.

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How Much to Spend on a Wedding Gift: $50 to $100 on Average

Joy

The average person spends $50-$100+ on a wedding gift, but the amount varies by their relationship with the couple and budget. After accepting a wedding invite, you probably wonder what to give the happy couple and how much to spend on a wedding gift. While there is no right or wrong price, some factors may influence your decision, such as how well you know the soon-to-be-wed and whether potential travel and lodging costs to attend are within your budget.

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How to build a content marketing machine that resonates with customers

Planning Pod

Does your content marketing strategy feel suspiciously like throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping it sticks? You’re not alone. Creating an effective content strategy to market your events business can take up a massive amount of your valuable time. And it’s easy to get discouraged if you’re too focused on minutiae rather than details that produce tangible results.

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The 12 Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago (2024)

Peerspace

Answered Photoshoot locations on Peerspace typically cost $75 — $220 per hour. See unique photoshoot locations On the lookout for the best wedding photographers in Chicago ? We understand! Aptly nicknamed the Windy City, Chicago boasts plenty of breathtaking Instagram-worthy locations ideal for wedding photography. Many of the city’s prominent attractions, such as Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and Willis Tower, often take center stage in pictures.

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New England Summer Wedding Filled With Fresh Pops Of Citrus

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The wedding colors were orange, pink, green, and yellow. [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] From the bride… “I knew I wanted to have bright, summery, citrus hues to incorporate my Floridian roots into our New England wedding. From there, I trusted my wedding planner ( Katie Ryan ) and florist ( Fig & Squill ) to curate a vision that turned out even more perfect than I could ha

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How Nespresso Turned a New York City Elevator into a Mini Café

Event Marketer: B to C Events

“Ultimately, the idea here was we have this newish machine, and we know it’s small. We know there’s an opportunity for this to let people appreciate the size of it on their countertops. So let’s just dramatize that aspect of it, and start putting these machines in small spaces to demonstrate that functional attribute.” –Stephen Kill, Marketing Director, Nespresso USA Commuters were surprised and delighted to find an elevator cafe on their way up to the office.

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A Vegas Elopement-Inspired Lakeside Wedding Full of Fun + Funky Retro Details

Green Wedding Shoes

“Very early on in our relationship, we almost got secretly married in Vegas,” remember couple Magda + Hodgee, whose lakeside Ontario wedding was packed with Sin City-inspired mid-century touches. “A lot of the inspiration was a nod to that weekend.” See the rest of this post → The post A Vegas Elopement-Inspired Lakeside Wedding Full of Fun + Funky Retro Details appeared first on Green Wedding Shoes.

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Unwrapping the Display Wedding Shower: Pros and Cons to This Gift-Giving Trend

Love Inc. Mag

Ditch the wrapping paper and awkward moments with the display wedding shower. Dive into the sparkling new trend that's been causing a stir in the wedding world: the Display Wedding Shower. Far from your traditional shower, where gifts are shrouded in layers of glossy paper and hidden behind big, bold bows, this innovative approach lays everything out in the open.

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This bar crawl wedding shoot might be the booziest wedding photos ever

Offbeat Wed

Shots were taken at Courtney and Matt’s bar crawl wedding shoot… and we’re not just talking about the photos. Courtney was in a wheelchair on their wedding day, so she wanted to get some photos in her wedding dress once she was healed and able to stand. But Courtney and Matt did way more than stand for this shoot… they decided to get dressed up in their wedding attire, invite their friends, and hit the streets of their hometown, stopping at some of their favorite bars along the way.

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10 Unconventional Wedding Venues in Chicago (2024)

Peerspace

Answered Wedding venues on Peerspace typically cost $220 — $380 per hour. See unique wedding venues Looking for the most unconventional wedding venues in Chicago that suit your style and budget? Then Peerspace has you covered! Providing you access to the city’s most unique hidden gems is what we do. Chicago is the Midwest’s biggest city, not to mention that it’s only third on the list of the largest cities in the United States overall.

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Santa Barbara Wedding Overlooking The Pacific Ocean

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The wedding colors were French blue, classic navy, gold, muted blush, and white. [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] The word chic doesn’t really do this wedding justice because it’s so much more than that. It’s a balance between the elegance of Bacara Resort & Spa and the transformative design by Wedding Kate , perfectly captured by This Modern Romance.

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Five Brand Campaigns and Experiences for International Women’s Day 2024

Event Marketer: B to C Events

International Women’s Day is here, the annual global celebration of social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, but since the very first IWD celebration in 1911, it has never been “owned” by any specific group, government, network or company. It’s a day that takes on a life of its own and that’s exactly how it should be, according to supporters —as a “truly ‘inclusive’” movement where “everyone, everywhere can h

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18 Best Places to Buy Engagement Rings for Women – The Complete Guide

Green Wedding Shoes

women’s engagement rings: Brilliant Earth So you’ve found “the one” — your life partner, your ride or die, the straw to your berry — and you’re ready to pop the question. First: CONGRATULATIONS! Second: It’s time to choose your forever ring. So, to help you find the one for your one, we’ve rounded 18 of the best places to buy engagement rings for women. women’s engagement rings: Keyzar Jewelry women’s engagement rings: Diamond Nexus womenR

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Tips for Creating a Wedding Budget

Love Inc. Mag

Top strategies for crafting your dream wedding budget without breaking the bank. It's probably not a shocker to learn that a wedding is a massive expense. What might be a bit of a shock is just how much of an expense it can genuinely be. According to statistics, the average wedding in 2023 cost $30,000 — a $2,000 increase over the past year — and a number that shows no signs of slowing down.

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A 60s Rock 'n' Roll Dream at Ballyvolane: Melissa and Eamon

One Fab Day

We are obsessed with this retro wedding at Ballyvolane House. Featuring custom cocktails, mixtape favours and a killer bridal headpiece, it's a total gem.

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8 Fabulous Bridal Shower Venue Ideas in Houston (2024)

Peerspace

Answered Event venues on Peerspace typically cost between $80 — $220 per hour. See unique event venues Tasked with hosting a bridal shower for a special lady in your life? Then she’s lucky to have you! You know that the venue is everything and have come to Peerspace , the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, for help. We make it easy to discover and book amazingly stylish and well-equipped event venues in Houston and across the globe.

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Intimate Sicilian Wedding Weekend With An Explosion Of Florals

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Blush pinks, dusty rose, magenta, creams and ivory, dusty blue, and sage green.[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] An explosion of florals with lots of romantic pinks, creams, and greenery – very summery, whimsical. The venue has so many beautiful textures- tile, masonry, greenery in the courtyards and golden Sicilian wheat fields surrounding the winery.

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Live from SXSW 2024: Six Brands Catalyzing Connections in Austin

Event Marketer: B to C Events

The 38 th edition of the SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin is officially underway, providing nine jam-packed days (March 8-16) of sessions, music and comedy showcases, film and tv screenings, exhibitions, tech competitions, awards ceremonies—oh yeah, and killer experiential marketing activations. Brands are peppered across the city this week, with some activating as official sponsors, and others in town to reap the benefits of engaging a massive audience of creatives and techies.

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Expressing Love in Words: Choosing Wedding Ceremony Readings

Weddings From The Heart

Photo Credit: freestocks via Unsplash Choosing your wedding ceremony readings goes beyond mere words; it is a reflection of you and your partner’s unique connection, expressing your shared memories, dreams, and aspirations. Choosing the right wedding ceremony readings allows you to express your love in words as unique as your journey together.

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Let Them Eat Cake: The Sweet Secrets of Faux Wedding Cakes Unveiled

Love Inc. Mag

The inside scoop (er, slice?) on faux wedding cakes. It's no secret that weddings can be expensive , so it's important to save whenever and wherever you can, and we have a sneaky, sugary and brilliant budget secret that more couples are starting to implement: the dummy wedding cake ! These are the behind-the-scenes budget heroes making sure your big day is as stunning as ever without blowing your cash.

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How to Get Married in Ireland: An Easy Guide to Making it Legal

One Fab Day

Wondering how to get married in Ireland? Here's a guide to the legalities, the paperwork and what to know for a civil, religious or secular ceremony.

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10 Great Memorial Day Party Ideas (2024)

Peerspace

Answered Event venues on Peerspace typically cost between $80 — $220 per hour. See unique event venues Need some inspired Memorial Day party ideas? We get it! But keep in mind that even a perfectly planned event can be lackluster if the location isn’t ideal. For your next event, take the time to choose the perfect venue with Peerspace. The platform simplifies the venue booking process for both corporate and private events of all sizes and types.

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Wild Garden Wedding at San Ysidro Ranch Lush With Thousands of Flowers

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Pink, Orange, Green[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] From Imagine… Our design was a romantic European Old World Royal garden feel with an abundance of flowers in a warm summery palette of peaches and pinks with an accent of green textures.

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Q&A: How Marriott is Driving Brand Awareness Among NFL, Formula 1 and Soccer Fans

Event Marketer: B to C Events

“Hosting Rush After Dark at a nightclub like Jewel, taking it a little later in the evening to try to draw in that younger audience when we’re thinking about celebrities, influencers and also the type of talent that we leaned into to program that event, that’s an opportunity in a big market like Vegas to create a little bit more cultural relevance for our brand.