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. Build relationships with your vendors When you’re building your online network, don’t forget about your vendors!

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Dashboards provide real-time notifications and updates on business-critical information in your Planning Pod account regarding your events, including new leads, signatures, payments, tasks and more. And our platform is mobile friendly so you can access your account information via any mobile web browser (no mobile app required).

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The Road to Marriage

JUNE 30, 2023

Maybe it’s someone who recommends vendors or helps you pick out stationery. What I mean by this is that my job is to ensure all of the plans we’ve made together – whether you’re a full-service or event management couple – come to fruition. For that information, check out my About page.)

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Once the floor plan has been created and finalized, take a large poster board with a paper cup and draw the floorplan on the poster board with the paper cup being the round tables. Once that’s complete, take sticky notes with guests names and start assigning seats/tables.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

But if you follow these nine best practices, you will have a solid foundation on which to create event floor plans that will keep your attendees in awe and coming back for more. Your event floor plans will need to easily accommodate all these functions with flair. And, in the end, whether your event will succeed or not.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The many disconnected, stand-alone applications, tools and manual processes created “process gaps” for Hidden Barn, where information could easily get lost, buried or simply not updated properly … ultimately leading to lost leads, forgotten details and eventually unhappy brides and grooms.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

Still, most event management teams find themselves logging details in multiple applications, transferring handwritten calendar dates into Excel sheets and frantically trying to find information that was filed away by another staff member. Planning Pod was one of the first three that came up, and I said, ‘oh, it has a floor plan tool!

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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. Don’t battle busy schedules just to grab a signature.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Event mobile apps offer many features, including event schedules, interactive maps, speaker information, and real-time updates. Seating arrangement and floor plan tools assist in designing event layouts, seating arrangements, and floor plans, ensuring optimal use of space and a comfortable experience for attendees.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

In other words, a CRM tool stores information concerning customers and leads. This way, business owners can plan precise follow-ups with customers and clients to stay on top of important tasks. A CRM system can help you keep track of attendees and their information. What is a CRM tool? Key insights and data analysis.

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These displays can show real-time event information, interactive maps, and even user-generated content from social media. Bots powered by artificial intelligence can answer a variety of complex questions, providing guests with the information they need and even recommending event experiences based on attendees’ preferences.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

To help you get started with finding software to streamline your wedding planning business or venue, we wanted to provide a quick overview of the strengths of Aisle Planner, Honeybook, and Planning Pod as well as the pricing and intended audience of each. Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Event Vendor Management.

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

Prior to Planning Pod, the special event planning team relied on a complex event management system that required multiple platforms, manual transferring of information and hours of work updating event details. It took so much time, but now it’s all in one place with Planning Pod,” says Laura.

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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. Providing event information, updates, and materials digitally can make a huge difference in waste management, especially for large events.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

“I was the general manager for just a short amount of time before I pulled Planning Pod into The Coonamessett, but it was a game-changer for me,” said Norton. “It’s All of the information I need is there, and clients can access it anytime they want.”. Check out what Planning Pod can do for your catering company here.

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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. The good news? There is a better way! Table of contents.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

The information we provide here is based on what we have heard from prospects and customers who are assessing Planning Pod, Honeybook, Dubsado and 17hats as well as information gleaned from our competitors’ websites and marketing materials. Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Event Vendor Management.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Event mobile apps offer many features, including event schedules, interactive maps, speaker information, and real-time updates. Seating arrangement and floor plan tools assist in designing event layouts, seating arrangements, and floor plans, ensuring optimal use of space and a comfortable experience for attendees.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

to track regarding each lead and event, so you also need a way to organize and manage all that information as well as electronic files, forms and other related items. As Jessica says, “I like the ease it takes to get a lead into Planning Pod and that I don’t have to ask for all this data including Social Security number and blood type.”.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Schedule builder – Easily create detailed event timelines for each event that include dates and times, assignments for vendors and venues, and file attachments for each item. With Planning Pod’s CRM functionality, you can store and manage contact information and necessary details for each prospect, client, vendor and contractor.

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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

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). First, we send and gather a ton of information for them. There’s a lot of information exchanged in event catering.

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The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 22, 2020

Asking too many questions may land you with an overwhelming amount of information! Be sure to ask the necessary questions so you are able to gather important information that will help guide your decision! They plan your wedding, either for you or along side you depending on the professional and the level of support you require/prefer.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Andrea has helped build her following by connecting with vendors who shared her style. Soon, the vendors were sharing her posts and introducing her new venue to all their followers, helping her reach more prospective clients without paying any advertisement fees. Working with vendors. Curate a list of preferred vendors.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Hot Tip: With the right catering management software , you can ask guests about their dietary needs and preferences during the sign-up or RSVP process and have the information automatically synced to their guest profile and your banquet event order (BEO) for easy menu planning and food ordering.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

As more and more attendees rely on their mobile devices at events for information and communications, event organizers have been compelled to integrate the live event experience with the online experience. App tools include agendas, live polling, event information and content, sponsors, networking. 26 Best Mobile Event Apps of 2020.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Overall, AI is transforming the event planning industry with efficient solutions. With artificial intelligence, event planners and venue owners can analyze metrics to make informed decisions for future events, create event agendas, and ensure successful events.

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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. The good news? There is a better way! Table of contents.

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BodaMaestra

JULY 5, 2024

As Northern Virginia wedding planners who’ve been a preferred vendor since 2015, we’ve planned and designed many weddings at Morais Vineyards. We also discuss our design plan to make sure our clients understand the placement of special installations and decor. Preparing before the venue walkthrough is key.

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BodaMaestra

JULY 5, 2024

As Northern Virginia wedding planners who’ve been a preferred vendor since 2015, we’ve planned and designed many weddings at Morais Vineyards. We also discuss our design plan to make sure our clients understand the placement of special installations and decor. Preparing before the venue walkthrough is key.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

We compiled this information from resources available on the Internet and we encourage you to check out the websites of these solutions for additional, up-to-date details. Planning Pod streamlines workflows and saves 62+ hours/month of busywork. Planning Pod simplifies collaboration among team members and vendors.

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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.) Service and staffing requirements (including outside vendors) AV and equipment requirements. Qualify their budget by using “framing” techniques. for nothing.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Consider the needs of your team, clients, vendors and setup crew. We have said before on this blog that events don’t plan themselves, and this certainly applies when identifying the ideal event setup. The post Event Layouts and Room Setups – A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Planning Pod Blog.

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Peerspace

JANUARY 30, 2024

Along with our party suggestions ahead, we’ll also share party venue information, in case you want to hold your Mother’s Day party somewhere other than her dining room. And if not, ask them if they can help you source it from trusted vendors. Not too shabby for a straightforward booking system!

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

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. Ultimately, it can significantly help your event planning process, especially regarding logistics.

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Peerspace

JUNE 27, 2024

This modern industrial loft with abundant natural light in Town Square with high ceilings, an open floor plan, and color-changing LED lights. They’ve got a list of over 30 location scouts in Miami , as well as great leads on crews, vendors, and equipment.

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