July, 2024

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Master Certified Wedding Planner Feature: Nicole Martinez

Certified Wedding Planner Society

Nicole Martinez Master Certified Wedding Planner Simply Abundant Events Northern Virginia & Washington DC - Metro Area After 20 years of wedding industry experience I have gained so much from the CWPS Master Certification course and I’m absolutely delighted to now share with each of my clients that I’ve leveled up the professionalism, experience, and know-how that I will bring to their best day now as a Master Certified Planner.

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30 Years of Essence Fest: Q&A with Executive VP-Experiential Michael Barclay

Event Marketer: B to C Events

Social media threads and Reddit forums were lighting up ahead of the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture, presented by Coca-Cola, July 4-7, in New Orleans. This year marked the 30 th anniversary of the annual multiday celebration of Black culture, music and food, and the media platform’s loyal followers were eagerly awaiting the release of the Essence Evening Concert Series lineup.

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Unique Wedding Seating Chart and Escort Card Ideas

Junebug Weddings

Image by The Crakes One thing your guests are guaranteed to notice on your wedding day is your signage. From the welcome sign to the seating charts, these must-have details help direct guests and play a key role in the overall flow of your celebration. While wedding signage ultimately serves a functional purpose, it doesn’t have to be boring. Getting creative with your designs can turn the mundane into standout decor pieces.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Planning the Perfect Destination Wedding

Weddings From The Heart

Planning a destination wedding is exciting, filled with dreams of picturesque locations, unique cultural experiences, and unforgettable moments. You’re going to have the perfect blend of travel and celebration. However it does require careful planning, maybe just a tad more than a regular wedding would.

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Cultivating raving fans through a seamless customer experience for events

Planning Pod

In an industry built on creating memories, the event customer experience is paramount. From initial inquiry to post-event, every interaction a client has with your business holds weight and shapes their perception of your brand. Cultivating a seamless customer journey means more than successfully pulling off one event – it’s an investment in your business success.

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Actress Alysia Reiner Officiated Her Sibling’s Wedding and Is Sharing Her Officiating Tips

Love Inc. Mag

Having recently officiated her sibling's wedding, Orange Is the New Black actress Alysia Reiner shares tips for having a loved one officiate your ceremony. Actress Alysia Reiner has wowed us with her acting in roles such as the iconic Natalie “Fig” Figueroa on the critically acclaimed Netflix series Orange Is the New Black , and alongside Pamela Aldon in comedy-drama television series Better Things.

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SDCC 2024: Brands Descend on San Diego with Chariot Races, Bathroom Battle Stations and 2D Factories

Event Marketer: B to C Events

San Diego Comic-Con returned to its former glory last week after the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes took some wind out of the event’s sales in 2023. The pop culture convention, this year July 25-28, once again served as a playground for both superfans of comics, movies, TV, gaming and multimedia, and the brands that create larger-than-life activations to engage them.

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An Intimate + Enchanted Greenhouse Wedding in Michigan

Green Wedding Shoes

We wouldn’t be surprised if there was suddenly a Netflix series inspired by Jill + Cameron’s love story, cause this is one of the most screen-worthy how-they-met tales we’ve ever heard. See the rest of this post → The post An Intimate + Enchanted Greenhouse Wedding in Michigan appeared first on Green Wedding Shoes.

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Supplier of the Day: Aspect Photography

One Fab Day

If you are looking for the perfect Documentary Wedding Photographer in Ireland to capture your day, look no further than the talented Shane O'Neill of Aspect Photography.

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Event insurance made easy: A comprehensive guide to different types of coverage

Planning Pod

In the fast-paced world of event management, even the most meticulous plans can go awry. From unforeseen weather disruptions to unexpected cancellations, a single incident can leave you and your clients facing financial hardship. Enter event insurance, which acts as a safety net to protect both your clients and your business. This article explores the different types of event insurance available, helping you understand how each policy can safeguard your clients and foster a secure environment fo

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Finding Your Perfect Wedding Photography Style

Love Inc. Mag

Discover the ins and outs of all the different wedding photography styles to find the perfect one that matches your vibe. When it comes to capturing the magic of your wedding day, choosing the right wedding photography style requires careful consideration. And only when you know which direction you want to go, will you be able to select a photographer who can take you there.

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10 Good Places to Take Pictures in Los Angeles (2024)

Peerspace

Finding places to take pictures in Los Angeles should be easy. But with so many options, it can actually be a challenge! Los Angeles is a powerful and culturally significant city in many ways — and it’s famous for being the center of the entertainment industry. But it’s also incredibly huge — spanning a mind-boggling 500 square miles — and heavily populated, with a total of roughly 4 million people.

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The Brief: Foldable Buses and the Stayman Islands

Event Marketer: B to C Events

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover foldable buses, Piña Oatladas and the Stayman Islands. SAMSUNG JUST FOLDED A SINGLE-DECKER BUS IN HALF Samsung had London commuters doing double takes last week after unveiling a series of public art installations featuring “folded” objects that most certainly shouldn’t be folded without proper supervision.

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The Bride Wore SIX Vintage Wedding Dresses for This “Enchanted Swamp” Wedding in Alabama

Green Wedding Shoes

What do you get when a self-described “witch, mermaid, and some sort of mystical being like Stevie Nicks + Lana Del Rey all wrapped into one” marries a Southern boy from Alabama? See the rest of this post → The post The Bride Wore SIX Vintage Wedding Dresses for This “Enchanted Swamp” Wedding in Alabama appeared first on Green Wedding Shoes.

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Mississippi Barn Wedding at Castle Grove | Alexis + Dustin

Southern Productions Weddings + Events

Alexis and Dustin had their beautiful boho Mississippi barn wedding at Castle Grove in Meridian. When Alexis contacted me to help with her wedding I learned that they did not live in Mississippi, but loved the venue from all the photos they’d seen. So she decided she wanted to get married at the beautiful Castle […] The post Mississippi Barn Wedding at Castle Grove | Alexis + Dustin appeared first on Southern Productions Mississippi Wedding Planner and Florist.

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The Ultimate Elopement Planning Checklist

Junebug Weddings

Image by Matlai Photography. There are many benefits to choosing a small wedding. A smaller guest list allows for more meaningful interactions with your partner and loved ones in attendance, creating a more personal atmosphere. Opting for a micro wedding or elopement can also significantly reduce your wedding planning tasks. However, that doesn’t always mean planning an intimate affair is easier.

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Architecture Fans Will Obsess Over This Frank Lloyd Wright Wedding

Love Inc. Mag

The bride's passion for architecture made the iconic venue of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater the perfect location to tie the knot. Emma and Calvin crafted a wedding that celebrated their love authentically. To mirror the tranquility of their venue, the Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house , their color palette, inspired by nature, featured blue hues, ivory pops, and green accents.

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Black-Tie Florentine Wedding at Villa Cora

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Cream, White, Sage & Natural Greens[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The design of our wedding centered around the timeless beauty of Florence, Italy. We had spent a magical summer trip in Florence and fell in love with the architecture, history, and culture, especially since we both studied architecture in college.

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Veuve Clicquot Illuminates New Yorkers with an ‘Emotions of the Sun’ Photo Exhibition

Event Marketer: B to C Events

Veuve Clicquot takes pride in shining its “solaire” culture on the world through bright, boundary-pushing experiences, and the latest manifestation took the shape of an “Emotions of the Sun” photo exhibition in New York City hosted in partnership with renowned photography collective, Magnum Photos. Rather than tell its own story, Clicquot designed the weeklong “celebration of the sun” to immerse consumers in its deep-rooted philosophy of optimism, as seen through the eyes of eight diverse photog

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The 14 Best Wedding Planning Apps for 2024

Green Wedding Shoes

photo: Hannah Pickle from this New Orleans Micro Wedding You can buy everything from groceries to a home just by downloading an app to your smartphone. So how about planning a wedding? With these fourteen wedding planning apps, you can rest assured that your big day will be in good hands. photo: Andrea Posadas Creative from this Relaxed Outdoor ’70s-Inspired Wedding photo courtesy of PANTONE Studio app photo: Melia Lucida from this Mindful Wedding in Maui photo by Mariana Tey Photography |

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WII 146 – Thomas Bui’s Time-Tested Approach to Luxury Weddings

Timeline Genius

Were you a wedding planner before everything was online? If not, it’s hard to imagine how you’d make connections, care for clients, and pull off show-stopping events without today’s tools. That’s why we’re so excited for this week’s episode of Wedding Industry Insider! We’re welcoming Thomas Bui to the show to discuss his 23 years of wedding planning experience, and how he still includes some old-school practices to create elegant, modern weddings.

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New features and updates in your RPC account

Rock Paper Coin

Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2024?! Time is flying and we’ve been hard at work bringing new features and functionality to Rock Paper Coin. Here’s a roundup of what’s new this year! Proposals from a file Previously, proposals could easily be built from scratch using our interactive builder or by selecting a design from the RPC library.

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How to Elope in Las Vegas

P3 Events

So you wanna know more about how to Elope in Las Vegas? Perfection! I’m a Las Vegas wedding & elopement planner , so eloping in Vegas? Kinda my thing! Maybe you’ve both arrived at the decision to elope because you’ve seen your friends and elopement and thought “super cute, is that us ?”. If you’re already questioning it, because you know a trad wedding is not your thing, then eloping might be for you.

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6 Great Grow Your Own Wedding Favour Ideas

One Fab Day

Check out these adorable "grow your own" green and sustainable wedding favours. From herbs, flowers, and trees to cacti, we have tonnes of ideas.

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How HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Stunts Had Fans (and Press) Doing a Double Take

Event Marketer: B to C Events

Even the New York Stock Exchange wasn’t exempt from HBO’s takeover. Team Green banners hanging from the Eiffel Tower ? Rockefeller Center declaring for Team Black? Was this for real? Kind of. Ahead of the highly anticipated season two premiere of “House of the Dragon” on June 16, HBO launched a global campaign that had fans, and famous landmarks, choosing a side in the House Targaryen drama.

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How to Write Your Wedding Vows: Free Template Outline + Examples

Green Wedding Shoes

photo: Jérémy from this desert vow renewal Many people think you have to be a writer, well-spoken, or Shakespeare himself to write your own wedding vows. In truth, the only thing you really need to write memorable + heartfelt vows is how much you love your fiancé and why. Our wedding vow writing template and outline take care of the rest. (But, quoting the master playwright is totally allowed.) photo: Samantha Griggs as seen in this elegant celestial ceremony photo: Rise & Roam as seen in th

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Art Nouveau Elopement At A Historic Bank Wedding Venue

Ruffled

Today’s elopement inspo at a historic bank wedding venue is stirring up all kinds of emotions within us. Joy, wonder, hope, awe… the art nouveau design style captured by Samantha Zenewicz Photography is all sorts of magnificent. And the modern, minimalist couple is equally charming!

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All of Your Wedding Photography Shot List Questions Answered

Love Inc. Mag

Ensure every special moment is captured with our ultimate guide to creating the perfect wedding photography shot list for your photographer. Photography plays a crucial role in your wedding. Your wedding photos will be the lasting mementos of your special day, capturing every smile, tear, and epic dance move. As you start interviewing potential photographers , one detail that you don't want to overlook discussing is the wedding day shot list.

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The Risks of Over-Personalizing Your Wedding Favors

Weddings From The Heart

Needless to say, weddings are magical celebrations where every detail, from the dress to the décor, is meticulously planned. You want this day to be perfect, you want it to feel creative, and of course, you want this day to feel so personal, too, right?

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Old World Romance: Margaret & Zachary's Beautiful Beaufort House Wedding

One Fab Day

Combining the timeless allure of Dutch Masters art and magical Irish culture, Meg & Zach's Beaufort House wedding is the definition of an Irish fairytale!

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Field Report: How Brands at VidCon 2024 Captured the Spirit of Online Communities

Event Marketer: B to C Events

Thousands of digital content creators and fans attended VidCon 2024 in Anaheim, CA. (Credit: VidCon) While content creators and their fans live in a digital space, VidCon brings them offline and into an IRL location for four days of in-person engagement and connection. The digital content community descended upon Anaheim, CA, June 26-29, for the 13 th annual VidCon, a celebration of all things online video.

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