Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

With more than a decade of wedding and event planning experience, Shaun freely shares his wealth of knowledge in short-form videos on TikTok , helping couples around the world plan for their big day. Shaun regularly attends these meetups to learn from and share his knowledge with other professional wedding planners.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 5, 2020

By starting with some of the most common frustrations of the event planning profession that we have heard from planners, we’ve paired real-life problems with real event management solutions. 8 Essential Event Management Tools for Every Event Planner. Floor plans and vision boards.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

This means you won’t have to search through multiple spreadsheets to find key details about third-party vendors, catering plans, or contact information. This includes contact information, event details, and any notes or comments you’ve made about the client.

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Event Management Management Social Media Communication 78

Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

When building and designing your space, Dianne recommends giving it a unique element while leaving room for flexibility for all types of events and setups. She mentioned that over the last five years, more and more event planners and their clients have been searching for places that are unique and new.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

In addition, a big selling point of events at Clay Theater is their customizable, flexible space, and hence collaborating with clients and vendors on floor plans and seating arrangements is vital to their customer experience. Maybe it doesn’t seem like a big deal having to use another software for floor plans.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2023

Most people have a romanticized idea of what life is like as a wedding planner, but the truth is: running a wedding planning business is hard. Professional wedding planners must juggle multiple clients, build and maintain vendor relationships, navigate rentals and decor, and stay on top of their long wedding checklists for each client.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With event attendee expectations shifting, event organizers are on the lookout for fresh ways to create memorable experiences—and that’s where event technology can be a game-changer. The dynamic nature of digital signage can add an element of excitement to the user experience and boost audience engagement at your next event.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

A relatively simple sketch of where tables, chairs, stages, furniture and other items should be placed in an event room or space. And a basic planning tool in the toolbox of most any event planner or venue manager. But in reality, practically EVERYTHING depends on your event layout, like: How your event flows.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Event Registration & Ticketing. Event Budget Management. Event Vendor Management. Planning Pod. 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

AUGUST 14, 2023

Fortunately, event layout tools can help you plan an effective seating arrangement based on guest relationships, dietary restrictions, and other details. You can also share floor plans with catering staff to easily serve guests so everyone knows what food is going where.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Reduce, reuse, and recycle Prioritize reducing waste at the source by choosing products with minimal packaging and discourage vendors from handing out excessive promotional materials. Reuse whenever possible—decor, signage, and even leftover event items can find new life. Design print materials with a clear focus on the essentials.

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Transportation Management Communication Event Management 88

Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

Busy vendors, suppliers and clients no longer have to worry about making an in-person appearance just to pay a bill or produce a signature. Some typical paper trail items you should make digital include: Client or vendor contracts. Floor plans. Guests not only want to be wowed when they attend an event, they expect it.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Let’s take them one by one: Specialized Tools Specialized event management tools excel in performing specific functions related to event planning. Here’s a list of specialized tools to consider: Online registration and ticketing platforms are invaluable tools for event planners.

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

“Before we used Planning Pod, my biggest challenge was that I had to open five or more different apps to manage all of the things related to all our events, from dealing with vendors to mapping out the space to invoicing. It took so much time, but now it’s all in one place with Planning Pod,” says Laura.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 25, 2020

Playing with event seating chart options, mixing personality types, avoiding obvious feuds and accounting for special needs can all keep your guests surprised, comfortable and ready to mix and mingle with some new friends. . It also makes it super easy to share your plans with others, such as the event space or vendors.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Let’s take them one by one: Specialized Tools Specialized event management tools excel in performing specific functions related to event planning. Here’s a list of specialized tools to consider: Online registration and ticketing platforms are invaluable tools for event planners.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether you’re an event venue, a professional event organizer, or the de-facto event planner for your organization, creating the best experience for potential attendees can feel overwhelming—especially with event industry statistics suggesting that we’ll see the return of full in-person live events in the upcoming year.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

“We had an event management system. And we didn’t have a floor plan software, so we were contracting that out and paying someone to do it.”. Among competitors like EventPro, Tripleseat and Event Temple, Dianne found Planning Pod’s all-encompassing event center management software to be an early favorite.

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Electronics Management Event Management Floor Plan 88

Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Event Budget Management. Event Registration & RSVPs. Event Vendor Management. Planning Pod. Since we launched in 2013, our tools have helped 10,000+ event pros run their businesses and manage 200,000+ events. Planning Pod (Planner Package).

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

One of the things Andrea and Monique have in common is that they both use Planning Pod to manage and run their wedding venue business. Planning Pod is an all-in-one software built specifically for venue owners and event planners to help you run a smooth, professional operation while giving you back hours of time each week.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Sharing event details with clients, staff, and vendors using customized Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). One of the most popular items Shannon shares with her vendors is a custom banquet event order (BEO). Planning Pod is a way easier way to communicate.”. Shannon loves this tool because it keeps her organized.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Brandee Gaar, who runs her own wedding planning firm called Blush by Brandee Gaar as well as her own business consultancy for wedding planners , understands the frustrations of working from multiple business and project management tools and free apps. “We But when we started, we were trying to figure things out.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Where Planning Pod really separates itself in its ability for you to collaborate with your team and clients. You can invite unlimited users – including staff, contractors, vendors and event planners – into your account and assign them to user groups where you control the permissions of what tools and functions they can access.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Reusable templates for quick-turn proposals, contracts, invoices, BEOs, food-and-beverage packages / menus, floor plans and more. Track sales and the status of where every lead is at in your pipeline with Planning Pod’s lead and client CRM tool … plus collect leads via your website with our embeddable e-form.

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Peerspace

APRIL 7, 2024

Your host is not only okay with you hosting events in their spaces, but they can also lend a hand if needed. Many are also professional event planners by trade and can connect you with local catering, entertainment, decor services, and more at a discounted rate.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Solution: Central hub for communications with clients, vendors, and back-of-house staff. Implementing Planning Pod has provided Norton and his team with an easy-to-access, centralized place that houses every detail of an event, from menu items and food costing to staff scheduling and updates or changes.

Catering 78

Catering IT Electronics Management 78

Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Why do we need event technology in the first place? Ultimately, it’s about providing a better experience for everyone involved in planning, managing, and hosting the event. This includes event planners, event team, volunteers, attendees, vendors, and sponsors, among other parties.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Straightforward, no-nonsense app for smaller events that’s easy to set up. Includes tools for managing event ticketing/ and registration, talent/speakers and agendas. Perfect for: Event planners just starting out using event apps or with more basic needs. Boasts multiple packages to fit a variety of needs.

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Social Media Scheduling Event Management Management 78

Peerspace

JUNE 21, 2024

You’ll get all four floors of the museum to use for your event — plus two employees of the museum will be there to assist with greeting visitors, coordinating vendors, and interpreting the art and history of the building. Keep in mind that this venue does require that you choose from their list of approved vendors.

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Peerspace

JANUARY 30, 2024

Some of our favorite options include: This newly remodeled mid-century desert oasis in Scottsdale, AZ (pictured above) with an airy, open floor plan, a modern kitchen space, and an outdoor pool surrounded by a mural and loungers. And if not, ask them if they can help you source it from trusted vendors.

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Peerspace

JANUARY 31, 2024

” For more traditional ballrooms in the Bay Area, check out this boutique 1903 Victorian-style ballroom in the Hotel Majestic in Lower Pacific Heights and this spacious open floor plan ballroom in the heart of North Beach. What if you want to host a chic event in a spacious outdoor venue?

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Or a big wedding with a ceremony seating area, sit-down dining area and dance floor spread across multiple rooms. and scope of the event activities. For communicating effectively with the event setup staff and venue staff exactly how the event should be set up and what elements and furniture should be used and where.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

How about this Tahoe A-frame rustic chic cabin with an open floor plan and indoor and outdoor space? Have a winter wedding with warm rustic vibes at this Oakland industrial warehouse Source: Peerspace Make your grand entrance in this spacious industrial event venue in Oakland. Need a place to set up camp?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

From missed payments and complex registration systems, most event organizers spend endless hours following outdated processes that can lead to missed details, lost ticket sales, and miscommunication between the vendors, volunteers, attendees, and other event participants. Contact us today to try Planning Pod out for yourself.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.) Service and staffing requirements (including outside vendors) AV and equipment requirements.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

These are the things to ask yourself upfront to optimize your attendee engagement before you move forward with deciding on the proper event space design. Look here for more best practices for event layout and design. Consider the needs of your team, clients, vendors and setup crew. Maximize use of space.

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