Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Request a free trial and see how.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. What is event management software? What are the benefits of event management software? No more time-consuming manual processes. Automation of processes.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, running a wedding planning business isn’t just one job … it’s really three: 1) running a business, 2) managing clients and 3) planning weddings and events. New wedding planners typically turn to single-purpose software and free wedding apps and business tools to get the job done.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process.

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The Road to Marriage

JULY 1, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, professional wedding planning (and event coordination) is about so much more than managing the wedding day. Your planner or coordinator is like your wedding’s project manager. Your planner or coordinator is like your wedding’s project manager.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

We wrote this article to streamline this process for you, in classic Planning Pod-fashion. Are you an event planner looking for a platform? Click here to check out our comparison on event management software. Templates We make it easier than ever to create scalable processes for your team members using dynamic templates.

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The Road to Marriage

OCTOBER 26, 2023

I first met Christine, a few years ago, when she was a bridesmaid in her brother Robin’s wedding. Imagine how lucky I felt when I got the call that she was getting married, and wanted my help planning her autumn inspired wedding. ” As a corporate event planner, Christine is conscientious, organized, and resourceful. .”

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

But in our many years of planning events (and helping thousands of other event managers plan theirs through our event management software ), we have found that those three qualities – focus, preparation, diligence – are necessary traits in event organizers and team members if you are going to come close to planning a killer event.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2023

Mindy Weiss – @mindyweiss If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of high-end wedding and event trends, Mindy Weiss is a must-follow for visual inspiration on Instagram and TikTok. Mindy is a celebrity wedding planner who has worked with Ellen DeGeneres, Heidi Klum, Channing Tatum…the list goes on.

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Hello Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Tasks for one event might move from the ideation phase to the in-progress phase to the completed stage, while another event might move marketing materials from outlines to drafts to edited. As users move cards through the various steps in the process, they can add different users to the cards. Reserve Event Management.

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The Road to Marriage

MAY 22, 2023

Wedding planning is one of the most important and exciting events in a person’s life, but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. Many couples work with a wedding planner to help them navigate their special day. But not all wedding planners are created equal. Do I Need a Partial or Full-Service Wedding Planner?

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Lovely Day Events

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Suzanne Karp Photography Napa Valley is synonymous with stunning vineyards, world-class wines, and of course exquisite cuisine, making it an idyllic setting for a Napa wedding. One of the most crucial elements of any wedding is the food, and selecting the right catering company can elevate your wedding to new heights.

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The Road to Marriage

MARCH 1, 2024

And sometimes, so do wedding plans. Whatever the reason, planning a wedding in less than six months comes with challenges. Set Realistic Expectations While you might want to create the ultimate fairytale wedding, you may need to accept that time and resources will be limited. Life moves fast.

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KJ and Co.

MARCH 14, 2025

As a wedding planner, staying organized is pretty essential. Especially in the case of Full Planning clients where youre acting as Project Manager for likely the biggest event theyll ever host. So how do you manage each wedding and all the details seamlessly? Project Manage Software.

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The Road to Marriage

JUNE 30, 2023

When you think of what a wedding planner does, what do you expect or think of? Someone who runs your ceremony procession. In fact, most wedding planners aren’t. Who I Am I run a tight ship Meaning, you’ll never have to question what comes next or when we’ll get to XYZ during the planning process.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Event marketing is all about building real connections. How Event Software Makes Planning Easier Event management software makes running events much easier. It helps with things like managing registrations, selling tickets, and promoting your event. Pierre Fabre event managed with Eventtia.

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Planning Pod

MAY 28, 2024

From weddings to corporate conferences, events bring people together under one roof, but they also bring risks. Event insurance is necessary to shield hosts, planners, and venues from the financial losses resulting from these unforeseen circumstances.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The fact that hotels use a half dozen or more software systems to manage all their operations is commonly accepted as “business as usual”. Unfortunately, for many hotel sales staff and catering managers, this often cobbled-together assembly of stand-alone applications and manual processes hinders them from actually doing business.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Having a functional wedding website, a pretty Instagram grid, and some ads in WeddingWire or The Knot used to be enough for wedding planners—but not anymore. Shaun Gray, owner of Shaun Gray Events , is a perfect example of what to do when it comes to social. The return? Shaun with his “garden disco” grooms!

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

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? The reason is simple … many of us feel like our current sales processes are working fine and that we simply don’t have the time to research and implement new techniques. “On

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Before we dive into a discussion of the top event design software apps , let’s take a quick look at the big benefits from using event floor plan design tools like the ones we describe in this post. What are the benefits of event floor plan software? Single place to securely manage design data. Automation and time savings.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

Summary: Learn what goes into a banquet event order and how they are used. Understand why BEOs are vital to the success of most events and download a free BEO template. There are hundreds and hundreds of details involved in proper event management and planning. To streamline and automate processes on the day of the event.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Still, despite major advancements in technology and a growing expectation of instantaneous, online access, it’s not uncommon to find a catering company still relying on old-school paper and processes for their event management solution. John Norton, Executive Chef and General Manager at The Coonamessett.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

When wedding planners and/or wedding venues are considering using our software, they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors … that is, Planning Pod vs Aisle Planner vs Honeybook. Planning Pod is the perfect event management platform for wedding pros, whether you are an event planner or manage a wedding venue.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 13, 2024

Enhance client trust and confidence You can use event insurance to highlight your commitment to client well-being and risk management, which could be a deciding factor for clients who prioritize a secure and stress-free event experience (aka, everyone). Get started today! Get started with Planning Pod today!

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Planning an event can be time-consuming, especially if you’re in charge of catering for a large crowd. Whether you’re brainstorming menu ideas for a birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, there’s no denying that amazing event catering and planning are central to the attendee experience.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The secret to flawless event booking is a seamless process. Overbooking or double-booking a space is probably an event manager’s worst nightmare. There is nothing more defeating than having to call a client to let them know the event room or space they reserved for their meeting/wedding/birthday party/shower/etc.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 25, 2020

When it comes to planning a wedding or gala, deciding how and where to seat your guests can be one of the hardest tasks, but it can also play a big role in how much fun you and your guests have. The partier: Some people will never let go of their college days, and that means FUN for your wedding.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

If you run an event venue, you know that your business can’t afford to waste time and resources with inefficient manual processes and lengthy workarounds. This inevitably led to hiring additional event professionals to manage her disparate systems, costing the venue more money and eating away at profit margins.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

As a renovated 1930s single screen cinema in Green Cove Springs, Florida, Clay Theatre makes for a historic boutique event space. “I I just saw this abandoned movie theater that was in town and thought ‘wow, that would make a really cool wedding venue’,” said Andrea. The unique space gave Andrea a leg up in curating a client base.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As CEO and co-founder of Planning Pod, I’m glad these venue owners, managers and staff are asking questions like these to make sure they choose the right platform that best fits their needs. By integrating them together to streamline your processes and simplify how you manage your event data in real-time.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Event technology has become a powerful tool for event planners, offering wide-ranging solutions to elevate any event experience with a wow-worthy impact. From augmented reality to AI-powered chatbots and event management platforms, recent advancements in event tech are taking the events industry by storm.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2024

We suggest collecting this detailed information from your customers after they submit a booking inquiry and during the lead qualification process. As their trusted event professional, you’re likely getting to know them and their needs deeply anyway – it’s just a matter of implementing systems to document that knowledge.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

While Honeybook, Dubsado and 17hats do promote their products to event professionals, their applications are more general client/CRM and business management platforms designed for solo entrepreneurs and freelancers and do not include many core event management tools. Planning Pod Strengths. Rates as low as 2.39% + $0.29

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

A corporate event planner looking to provide meals for an onsite training event will have one set of needs; a couple looking to feed their wedding guests (or looking for the right wedding venue or the right place to hold the reception) will have very different needs.

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Eco + Ivory

MARCH 29, 2023

Photo Credit: Linnea Marie Photography Planning a wedding can be an exciting journey, but as you start thinking about all the details, decisions, and research involved, it can quickly become overwhelming. With a full-time job or other commitments, finding time and energy to plan a wedding can be challenging, even with a helpful family member.

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Peerspace

MARCH 17, 2024

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? Since this venue has its own on-site event manager, you can easily enlist their help as you plan your menu and entertainment.

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