Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. How hotel event management software came to the rescue. Sign up for a free trial!

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Carissa Kruse Weddings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

You keep on asking what does it take to become a wedding planner. The short answer is reaching out to experienced event planners. I will try to make it more specific with actual steps and tips that you can follow to become a wedding planner. Haha, that’s very vague, I know. Let’s start!

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Venues and caterers have used them to assist in their sales efforts; to help clients visualize event layouts; and to illustrate proper event setup for internal staff who are preparing for the event. Capability of handling all event types. Who uses event floor plan software? Compatibility with all devices.

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Peerspace

MARCH 18, 2025

Music sets the tone for your event, whether its a wedding, corporate function, or milestone celebration. How many similar events have you done? It’s crucial to choose a DJ with experience tailored to your specific event type. This is essential to avoid interruptions and keep your event running smoothly.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Shown here is our BEO builder, which auto-updates information like event dates, headcounts, schedules and proposal/invoice details. View and pay invoices, make scheduled payments and enter/update their credit card details. View and make edits to event floor plan designs. View and e-sign proposals, contracts and BEOs.

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Big Apple Bride Events

JANUARY 23, 2019

Weddings involve a lot of moving parts and planning one from start to finish can be a daunting task. Couples planning their own wedding wear many hats and may feel overwhelmed throughout much of the process. It’s important to enjoy your engagement and focus on your relationship during this time, so our best advice is to hire a planner.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Or a fundraising event to collect donations and communicate your charity’s vision and accomplishments. Successful events hinge on many things , but having a responsive, dedicated team is right at the top. By the time you have arrived at your event day, you should be prepared for practically every circumstance, probability and issue.

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Villa Tuscana Events

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Why Choosing the Right Reception Hall Matters Choosing the perfect venue is one of the most important decisions when planning an event. Whether it’s a wedding, quinceaera, gathering, or milestone celebration, the venue sets the tone for the entire experience. One of Arizonas greatest advantages is its year-round pleasant weather.

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Please be sure to speak to your wedding planner before hiring him/her.it’s ’s essential that you get along with your planner because you both will essentially be talking on a daily basis and the last thing you want is a planner you don’t get along with.or What is a “day of” wedding planner?

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software is a broad category of applications devoted to applying project management principles and processes to planning, promoting and running events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, parties and weddings. Increased revenues and decreased costs.

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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 7, 2020

Still, despite the complicated landscape, people are finding ways to celebrate life’s events (births, marriages, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) So let’s not tarry and get your wedding venue, convention center, conference venue or event facility back on track with these seven venue management tips: #1 – Ditch the time-wasting paperwork.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

Crafting once-in-a-lifetime experiences while dealing with unpredictable challenges (weather disruptions, equipment malfunctions, and unreliable vendors) often equals intense pressure for event coordinators and wedding planners. Planning Pod is your ultimate event management toolkit. But never fear!

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. What Details Are in a Banquet Event Order? Order of Events Timeline.

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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

MARCH 24, 2021

We built Planning Pod for busy event professionals and business owners who run event- and hospitality-related businesses of all sizes, including: Event planners Wedding planners Event management firms Event venues and spaces Small hotels, B&Bs and restaurants. Planning Pod. Who Is It For.

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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. Our founders have been building tools for wedding professionals for over a decade. Sign up for a free trial !

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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

JANUARY 12, 2021

Before scheduling your first customer walkthrough or booking your first party, make sure your pricing is dialed in properly. 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. Are you charging too much? Are you charging enough?

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

When you are qualifying a new lead, you probably already ask for basic information like: Type of event (wedding, party, meeting, trade show, seminar/webinar, etc.) 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.)

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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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Brilliant Event Planning

MAY 26, 2020

How have you been using this time to build your wedding and event planning business? Are you doing everything you can to ensure you are ready when we are all suddenly back in action for our 2021 wedding season? As wedding planners, we’re rescheduling events and still planning for next year.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

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. Notifications and alerts for when there are scheduling conflicts.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Target audience : Think about the kind of events and potential clients you’d like to target. Are you interested in corporate events, weddings, or intimate dinner parties? From there, explain how you plan to build relationships with event planners, event venues, and potential clients (i.e.,

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Is it your dream to run a wedding venue perfect for tying the knot? billion wedding industry piquing your entrepreneurial interest? Whatever the reason, starting a wedding venue can be a great choice to shift your career and improve your financial portfolio–but getting an event venue up and running isn’t always easy.

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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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Junebug Weddings

MAY 6, 2024

If you’re planning a wedding in the Centennial State and you’re looking for the perfect photographer, consider the search over. That’s why we feel extremely confident recommending these 15 Colorado wedding photographers who will help you capture every beautiful detail of your big day.

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Pleasantdale Château

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Ready to dive into the thrilling world of event planning? Whether it’s a fairytale wedding or a glamorous gala, selecting the perfect venue is one of the most exciting and crucial steps along the way. This is why we compiled the essential factors to consider when embarking on a journey of planning a special event.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

When setting out to create an event venue marketing plan, you may be overwhelmed by the deluge of marketing ideas that pop up from a simple Google search on the topic. Others sound like they may be specific to a particular kind of function, event or venue. Like will these wedding venue promotion ideas apply to my venue?

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Wedding MD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

After all, a day built on love should be something to enjoy (because nobody goes to a wedding to be mad about it, am I right?). If you’ve read anything about wedding planning, or if you’ve talked to someone who has recently been through the process, you’ll know that despite this initial vision, most people find wedding planning stressful.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If youre sending out invitations, expect about 80% of invitees to attend for a local party similar to the proportion for weddings and around 60-70% for an event that requires travel. Hired help Professional services like caterers, bartenders, or event planners reduce stress and ensure polish.

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Peerspace

JANUARY 2, 2024

In need of the best event apps to pull off your next planned gathering ? The hospitality sector is growing exponentially, and event planners are keeping busy — just like event-goers. If you’re planning an event , you will need the best event apps to pull it off. Let’s get to it!

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

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. Banquet Event Order (BEO). It also makes it easier to organize installment plans for clients.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software is a broad category of applications devoted to applying project management principles and processes to planning, promoting and running events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, parties and weddings. Increased revenues and decreased costs.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

Some of the specific event booking and CRM tools Dianne loves include… The venue booking calendar is a central team calendar where the entire event planning team can view booked events as well as holds, leads, payment dates and appointments or walkthroughs. The data and knowledge must stay with the organization.”.

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Brilliant Event Planning

JUNE 23, 2020

During one of our recent mentoring sessions, a planner was explaining that she was getting bogged down by the day-to-day tasks that were taking too much time. While the short answer is to hire someone to handle those tasks for her, the reality is that most event planners are small businesses and it can take some time before this is feasible.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

We built Planning Pod to serve event spaces, venues and caterers of all sizes to streamline their room and space bookings for private/group events as well as manage catering and food-and-beverage services plus many other event details. Add our lead webform to your venue’s website to easily collect leads.

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