July, 2022

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Wedding Venue Search-Advice No One Tells You

Sweet Gardenia Weddings

As a wedding planner, I think the wedding venue search is quite possibly the most fun. There are so many options for a couple's wedding day! Here are some things to pay attention to: While researching venues, I would ask myself. What type of venue is this? Do they have an in-house exclusive caterer? Are you okay with that and the limited options, or do they customize the food selections?

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25 Powerful Event Sales Techniques for Venues and Planners

Planning Pod

If you are somehow engaged in event sales – whether as a salesperson, business owner or manager in the hospitality and events industry – you already know that establishing successful sales practices and habits is the #1 way to grow revenues for private, group and in-person events. However, if that’s the case, why do so many event and hospitality professionals stop trying to improve their sales processes once they get comfortable?

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8 Best Wedding Venues in New England

Brilliant Event Planning

Dreaming of an idyllic New England wedding at one of the region's best wedding venues? Great news — we’ve hand-picked them for you. Below you’ll find eight of our wedding planners ’ favorite New England wedding venues (plus a bonus idea!), each with its own quintessential regional charm. With any luck, you’ll be tossing back oyster shooters and cheersing with lobster rolls faster than you can say “I do!

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(2/10) How To Measure Your Event KPIs and Drive Positive ROI

Eventtia

How can you prove the value of your event? For some types of events, the concept of success can be pretty tricky to pin down, but an event’s value or performance is commonly measured in terms of ROI (Return on Investment.). ROI, or Return on Investment, is a widely accepted business standard: the ratio between net income and investment. To measure ROI, we can analyze the event by measuring specific key figures we call event KPIs.

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Inflation and It's Impact on the Wedding Industry

LLG Events

America has been through an obvious change in the economy, and not for the better. The lingering question is, why is everything so expensive in 2022? The historically average inflation rate of 2.5% has hit 8.3% annually, which is the highest it has been since the ’80s. This means that everything is getting more expensive, and most Americans’ salaries aren’t increasing to match.

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White Dots Weddings

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Event Tech and the Life Cycle of Events

Planning Pod

When I set out to write this blog post on event tech, my mind was living in the “during” phase of the event life cycle. Think virtual event spaces, live streaming, virtual reality…all of which are obvious hot topics and play a huge role in the direction of the events industry. As I dug deeper in my research, it quickly became clear that for businesses that are really breaking ground, technology has a role in every phase of the event life cycle.

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Wedding Planner Profile: Kaleb Willis

KJ and Co.

I wish I could remember how and when Kaleb Willis’ work first came on my radar. But it’s safe to say I was impressed, and hooked. His designs are so layered and rich, I can tell immediately when I come across his work while scrolling Instagram. Speaking of Instagram, if you follow The Mrs. Box and their colourful and romantic brand imagery then you’re already familiar with Kaleb’s work.

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(2/10) How To Identify an Engaging Event Topic

Eventtia

Everything starts with your event’s topic. And although some organizers may treat it lightly, your attendees’ experience revolves around it. The topic of your event signals elements such as the following: Understanding your audiences’ needs Value your attendees will derive from the event Area of the thought leadership you want to build. Your event’s topic should be based on a niche angle that provides in-depth content and knowledge on matters that interest or worry your attendees.

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Classic Summer Wedding at The Kirk of Highland

A Touch of Bliss

Morgan proposed to Nikki on a chairlift over Steamboat Springs. The gorgeous view from the chairlift inspired a different gorgeous view for their wedding: The Denver city skyline. They got married at The Kirk of Highland, which provided them with a view of downtown Denver, but also gave them peace of mind about the weather. The Kirk has so much space, indoor and outdoor, that no matter the weather, the guests are sure to have a blast!

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Why Hire a Wedding Consultant?

JoAnn Moore

The best gift a bride or groom can give herself or himself is a wedding consultant. Time is the most precious commodity for a busy couple. A luxury wedding planner will take on the time-consuming details that are necessary and vital for planning a wedding. JoAnn Moore is an experienced luxury wedding and Sandals honeymoon specialist. Her and her expert team are here to assist you in obtaining the wedding of your dreams.

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Should You Have Your Wedding Reception Inside or Outside?

Villa Tuscana Events

When it comes time to deciding where to hold your wedding reception , there are many factors to consider. Summer is a popular time for weddings, but in Arizona in particular, the heat can be a key factor in deciding between enjoying dancing outside on long warm nights or opting for a more intimate and temperature-controlled indoor space if the weather gets too unfavorable.

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Museum event management software: How we helped Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum streamline their in-house and private events

Planning Pod

Running a non-profit event space like a museum, library or historic venue (or even an indoor/outdoor venue like a zoo or botanical garden) requires a bit more organization than the typical venue. Juggling two different tracks of events – in-house events that support their mission/audience base and private group events and rentals that help boost their revenue – can quickly become a cumbersome task that creates process gaps, continuity killers, collaboration conflict and more.

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AN INTIMATE ENGLISH GARDEN INSPIRED WEDDING AT PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S COTTAGE

Angelica & Co.

It’s with inexplicable joy that we get to relive the heart warming magic of Emma & Steveo’s intimate ceremony and bespoke celebration at Lincoln’s Cottage on that brisk November day! Among the myriad of details making their celebration unique and reflective of their personalities, were the super cozy sweats Emma gifted her girls! The ladies sported their loungewear while enjoying getting all glammed up with Tamar C Makeup at The Line Hotel – one of the Angelica & Co.

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(1/10) How To Define Clear Goals for Your Corporate Events

Eventtia

Event marketing is part of most corporate growth playbooks. In 2021, companies spent almost 9% of their marketing budget on events. If a corporation allocates $5,000,000 annually to fuel its marketing strategy, $450,000 will be dedicated to running events. Considering such a significant investment, the company leaders will obviously expect a positive ROI.

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Family and Flower Filled Woodlands Wedding

A Touch of Bliss

C.C. and Alex met at a Rockies game, when their friend, Will, introduced them. Little did they know that Will would officiate their wedding less than two years later. C.C. and Alex said their ‘I Do’s’ in front of their friends and family on a gorgeous winter day. This sweet wedding was really all about the personal details. The bride wore a lucky penny bracelet to honor her new last name.

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Best Investments For My Wedding Business in 2022

KJ and Co.

Alright friends, its 2023. LFG! I can already tell that goals, growth, and #weducation are top of your list this year. How? Because my inbox and DMs are blowing up with inquiries and questions for coaching. Like a lot of you, I was really looking forward to easing in to January. Resetting myself. And instead I'm— happily —onboarding four new coaching clients this month. ?

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What’s New At APW?

A Practical Wedding

After months of work, we’re so excited to finally be able to re-launch APW. We’ve designed a new format that lets you more easily access all the information you need when you’re wedding planning, and at LONG last, we’ve launched APW shopping tools. Over the past year, we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about Read more.

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Marquee wedding in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Planned For Perfection

We first met Arthur and Aimee in 2016 when we planned Arthur’s sisters 21st Birthday party & what a party that was! Fast forward three years to 2019 and it was time to help plan another celebration for the lovely Johnson family. Originally planned for May 2020 and after countless date changes due to the pandemic, Aimee and Arthur finally tied the knot in August 2021 and it was most definitely worth the wait.

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Simply Beautiful Studio, NOTL

KJ and Co.

Photography Elizabeth In Love

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Podcast: Mom-Bossing on Brand Camp

KJ and Co.

I’m SO excited for KJ coaching alumni Colleen Stark of Canoe Point Design Co. to have launched Brand Camp Podcast this month. And really happy to record an episode about life as a mom and entrepreneur. Brand Camp The Brand Camp Podcast is a show to empower women entrepreneurs to turn their businesses into a brand by sharing stories from fellow business owners who have BEEN THERE and GET IT.