June, 2022

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The Best Unique Phoenix Event Venues For Corporate Events

Hello Endless Events

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better.

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Best Catering Software of 2022 – Reviews of Top Solutions & CRMs

Planning Pod

Catering software has become one of the most popular ways to streamline operations among caterers, restaurants, hotels and event venues, and for good reason … because it enables venue and catering businesses to automate processes, create timesaving workflows and serve customers better with fewer staff. As a provider of catering management software ourselves, we get asked quite frequently what are the other best catering software solutions on the market and how do they compare to our platfo

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Ace of M.I.C.E: Going Hybrid and Running an Impactful B2B Event

Eventtia

Let us give you a small context of what this event is about and who the organizers are. MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and Tourism industry professionals gathered for the 9th time at ACE of MICE Exhibition on 25-27 May 2022. The event was held at the Istanbul Congress Center. Focused on the Sustainable Future theme, the event aimed to increase the commercial volume of the industry while providing a unique MICE experience to the industry professionals.

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An Event Pro’s Guide to Podcast Pitching

OFD Consulting

With nearly 60 percent of consumers listening to podcasts, now’s the time for event professionals to dive headfirst into this PR tactic. Whether offering advice, telling a story, or highlighting a service, being a guest on a podcast is a fantastic way for your business to increase brand awareness and generate new leads. Podcasts are advantageous as they help event pros showcase two things: Their personalities.

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From A Certified Sandals Specialist: Best Engagement Gifts 2022

JoAnn Moore

Full service wedding planning can be a huge task alone — that’s why finding ‘wedding event planners near me’ is essential for your big day. JoAnn Moore has over 30 years of experience in wedding planning services and can ensure you and your guests have the dream ceremony of a lifetime. She was recently featured in Women & Home’s latest article, “The best engagement gifts to celebrate couples in 2022.” She talks about whether you should ask the host i

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4 reasons why you must schedule sunset photos in your Wedding timeline

Events by Emma Currie

Some of my favourite images of my couples have been captured at sunset. I recommend to all of my couples to schedule sunset photos in their wedding day timeline for many reasons, and I'm sharing them today on the blog!! Here is the breakdown of why I recommend having sunset photos: Time to yourselves Yes, yes and yes! I recommend that all my couples schedule the time into their wedding timeline.

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Essential wedding planning decisions after getting engaged

Warm Karoo

Choose your date While you don’t have to have your date set in stone to start planning, it is one of your first essential wedding planning decisions after getting engaged, and you want to get it finalised before concluding many other details. Consider how much time you need (do you want to tie the knot asap, or does a leisurely planning timeline sound more appealing?).

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Event marketing automation: How can it help your event planning process

Eventtia

The average event planner has a lot on their plate. Between keeping up to date with the needs of every single stakeholder and corresponding with presenters about last-minute whims and fancies, it can be easy to fall into a routine and not give every task its due. But you can’t afford to take any shortcuts if you expect your event to be successful.

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20 Micro Wedding Venues in Pittsburgh to Check Out for Your Intimate Wedding

Eco + Ivory

As we head out of COVID-19 (at least in the wedding world), finding micro wedding venues in Pittsburgh can be somewhat of a challenge. Many couples cannot wait to celebrate with as many people as possible, so a lot of wedding venues are ditching their micro wedding packages and going back to large-scale events. (They make more money that way, so you can’t really blame them).

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50 Amazon Must-Haves for Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Connor & Co.

Do you expect your clients to remember every little detail and essential item they need on their most important day? No! Thankfully for them, they have amazing wedding planners like us to look out for them. Just like Mary Poppins, we have “bag of tricks” (more like box) that holds all of the basic and essential items need for their special day. Event planners have to be ready for anything so why not get a box together that has the essential needs for your couple on their wedding day.

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Guest Post | How to Throw a Party in a Small Apartment

Availed

The following article was originally published to Redfin Blog featuring planning advice for intimate events from experts around the world - including us! No matter the occasion, having a party is a great way to spend time with friends and family. For those living in a smaller apartment like a studio apartment in San Diego , organizing a gathering in a small space can seem like a challenge - but it doesn’t have to be.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Planning a Summer Wedding

Villa Tuscana Events

From sunny days and beautiful flowers to delicious seasonal produce and lighter evenings, it’s no surprise that the summer is prime time for wedding planning. But if you’re looking to get married in Phoenix during the hottest season of the year, there are lots of pros and cons that come with planning a summer wedding. Before you get too deep into the planning process, take a well-deserved break and read on.

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When to Send Wedding Invitations

Warm Karoo

To ensure you give your guests enough notice for the event(s) they’re invited to, read on to find the sweet spot for when to send wedding invitations. When to send engagement party invitations Planning an engagement party? You should send these invitations as soon as you select a date, time, and place. Ideally, you should give your guests at least two weeks’ notice.

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Wedding Planning Services: JoAnn Moore in GOBankingRates

JoAnn Moore

Whether you’re looking for wedding planning in Colorado or ‘wedding event planners near me,’ JoAnn Moore is one of the best in the region. From eco-friendly weddings to full service wedding planning, she’ll help alleviate the challenges of planning a wedding — and, she might even save you money. She was recently feature in GOBankingRates latest article, “How Hiring A Wedding Planner Can Cut Wedding Costs.” She talks about how hiring wedding planning serv

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A Romantic, Natural Wedding among the Trees | Botanica

In the Details Wedding Planning

Have you been looking for an Oceanside wedding venue that will transport you to the tropics or a far away destination wedding location? Look no further than Botanica in San Diego's North County. This lively venue, which offers a variety of different ceremony spaces and an indoor or outdoor reception space, is extremely customizable for each couple's needs and was the perfect fit for our wedding couple, Julia and Mike!

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10 Amazing Wedding Organizing Tools

Connor & Co.

For all our super-organized or even unorganized brides, we've compiled all the tools you need to make your wedding planning easier! We made the perfect list of the best wedding organization tools and apps to make your special day go off without a hitch! From a wedding timeline template to sending wedding thank you notes to the best wedding website planner this list has everything you need to ensure you check everything off your to-do list and wedding planning is stress-free!

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Charming Chatfield Botanic Gardens wedding

A Touch of Bliss

This sweet couple met in college, got engaged in a public library, and love to dance. And nothing was going to stop their wedding celebration. Not a 2020 pandemic, not a 2021 hurricane, not delayed flights, not even the closed dry cleaners who had the wedding dress. The love between Hannah and Lucas was so strong and positive that nothing dampened their spirits during all the changes.

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Wedding Planner Profile: Alicia Keats

KJ and Co.

I think my heart skipped a beat when I first discovered Alicia’s portfolio. Not surprisingly, Alicia Keats has been named one of the world’s top wedding planners by Vogue Magazine. To her credit, her press page is filled with beautiful features from the industry’s top publications and blogs. With nearly sixteen years of experience, she delights in the unique opportunities she has been given to create refined, innovative, and highly personal weddings for every one of her clients.

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Our ultimate Groom’s to-do list

Warm Karoo

You want the day to reflect both of you. So, of course, grooms can still meet the florist, book the venue visits and plan the decor, but if that’s not your bag, this list of jobs for the groom is a handy to-do list to get you started! Collect Invitation Addresses In a world of email and Facebook, you rarely have all your friends’ postal addresses.

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Special Songs for Special Moments

The Wedding Planner LA

Like virtually everything related to wedding customization, wedding music selection is no different!! If you love Star Wars and want to walk down the aisle to the “Imperial March” DO IT! We have seen a lot of creativity from couples in the past when it comes to song selection and as long as those selections are a reflection of your personalities then they WORK!

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9 Tips to Make Most of Floral Budget

Connor & Co.

1. Candelabras Candelabras are so versatile when it comes to wedding design! They really make space feel more intimate for reception by candlelight and are perfect if you love a minimalist design as stand-alone pieces! They can even be reused at home for dinner parties or holiday meals if you buy them instead of rent! Here are some 5-candle candelabras on Amazon for under $25!