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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Floor Plan Education Collaboration Social Media 141

Planning Pod

AUGUST 5, 2020

Event planners need to keep track of everything from the day of the event itself to client and vendor meetings, invitation mailings, taste testing, entertainment auditions, vendor bookings, venue tours, room bookings, food orders, payment schedules and more. Floor plans and vision boards.

Event Management 159

Event Management Management Social Media Scheduling 159

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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Maid of Honor Vendor Bouquet Rehearsal Dinner 130

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. Vetting vendors. Designing floor plans – there are so many things to do. I also help you create a cohesive vision and game plan that ensures everything will run smoothly day-of.

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Management Wedding Planning Vendor Event Management 130

Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

This has got to be part of your contract with each vendor, whether you’re using a general contractor, or you’re contracting things out yourself. “So But that sets you up so you can either offer the kitchen space to an outside vendor as a prep kitchen or to an in-house vendor as a full kitchen.”.

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Vendor Social Media Catering Management 148

Love Inc. Mag

JANUARY 4, 2024

Unfortunately, not all wedding venues and vendors consider diverse body sizes when designing floorplans, selecting rentals, or posing guests for photographs. Sheils encourages couples to “look at vendors' galleries” during the research and booking process. If so, you know that the vendor is more likely to be size-inclusive.”

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Social Media Floor Plan Vendor Consulting 94

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. It’s basically our planning HQ. But make no mistake!

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Vendor Wedding Planner Event Management Management 130

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This BEO automation tool actually pulls in data from the client contact area, event timeline, proposal, invoice, catering order and floor plan so you don’t have to double enter any information. Challenge: Spending hours creating professional event floor plans. It’s now a must-have for my billing.”.

Electronics 148

Electronics Management Floor Plan Catering 148

The Road to Marriage

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Entrusting the fulltime management of details to me helped them avoid the headaches, and added stress that inevitably accompanies the planning process. Christine and Logan had all the large To Do’s like booking their vendors and creating their floor plan covered.

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Management Event Management Floor Plan Wedding Planner 130

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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Management Electronics Event Management Hospitality 148

Planning Pod

JUNE 25, 2020

Of course, when mixing shapes and sizes, be sure that you will still have room in your event floor plan for guests and staff to easily maneuver around each table when guests are seated. It also makes it super easy to share your plans with others, such as the event space or vendors.

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Floor Plan Electronics Event Management Utilities 99

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.

Procession 109

Procession Management Electronics Social Media 109

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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Management Communication Floor Plan Event Management 78

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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Management Wedding Venue Event Management Communication 148

Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Event Vendor Management. Assign items to staff, vendors and clients. You have the ability to attach files to each itinerary item, categorize those items, and assign them to contacts, vendors, and venue rooms/spaces. Event Floor Plans. Task & Project Management.

Wedding Planning 78

Wedding Planning Management Floor Plan RSVP 78

Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

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. “We had an event management system. Oh, it has a CRM!

Electronics 88

Electronics Management Event Management Floor Plan 88

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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. Vendor evaluation Create a list of potential software vendors that offer solutions meeting your criteria.

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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.

Procession 78

Procession Wedding Planner Wedding Planning Electronics 78

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. Communicate with vendors Contrary to popular belief, CRM software isn’t just for client management.

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Event Management Management Social Media Communication 78

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. You can even use a digital event floor planning tool to quickly create to-scale layouts and diagrams while eliminating physical copies.

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Transportation Management Communication Event Management 88

Timeline Genius

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Timeline Genius now lets you fully customize the tailored timelines for your vendors, venues, and wedding party! ​ One of the key benefits of our software is that it helps you build trust and make the right impression on your clients and vendors. Wanna include the floor plan on a tailored timeline for your caterer?

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Vendor Floor Plan Catering Wedding 52

Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Event Vendor Management. Planning Pod (Planner Package). Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Client CRM – Easily track all the contact and business information for your leads and clients plus staff, vendors, contractors and any other business contacts in one convenient place.

Management 78

Management Electronics Scheduling Floor Plan 78

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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Private Events Event Management Management Scheduling 78

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Successful event managers use event platforms like Planning Pod, Cvent, or other platforms to streamline and organize their business. With event management technology like Planning Pod, it’s possible to centralize all event-related information. This efficiency means fewer hiccups and a smoother experience for guests.

Social Media 88

Social Media Event Management Engagement Management 88

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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Wedding Planning Pinterest Management Collaboration 78

The Wedding Planner LA

APRIL 22, 2020

They plan your wedding, either for you or along side you depending on the professional and the level of support you require/prefer. They are there for everything: design, budgeting, pacing planning, vendor research & selection, and, of course, they’re there to ensure your wedding reflects YOU!

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Wedding Coordinator Problem Solving Day-Of Coordinator Insurance 52

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.

Catering 78

Catering Management Event Management Floor Plan 78

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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. Vendor evaluation Create a list of potential software vendors that offer solutions meeting your criteria.

Event Management 96

Event Management Management Procession Vendor 96

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. Banquet Event Order (BEO).

Catering 78

Catering IT Electronics Management 78

Ponderosa Planning

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Think Local Our team instantly connected with Keely and John over our shared commitment to sustainability, supporting local vendors, and minimizing single-use decor. You can use a combination of vendors from Bend and Eugene to bring any vision to life. slow down Our biggest advice when planning a wedding at Loloma Lodge?

Utilities 52

Utilities Consulting Vendor Floor Plan 52

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This BEO automation tool actually pulls in data from the client contact area, event timeline, proposal, invoice, catering order and floor plan so you don’t have to double enter any information. Challenge: Spending hours creating professional event floor plans. It’s now a must-have for my billing.”.

Electronics 78

Electronics Management Floor Plan Catering 78

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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Wedding Venue Social Media Vendor Management 78

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

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). She can even assign tasks to her clients and vendors to keep workflows on track. “At

Catering 78

Catering Management Electronics Communication 78

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.

Wedding Venue 52

Wedding Venue Pinterest Vendor Installation 52

Peerspace

APRIL 21, 2024

See unique event venues Event planning can be an overwhelming endeavor. Scouting for locations , vetting vendors, deciding on a theme and decor –after all of this, you might forget to send out the invitations! Their floor plan templates allow planners to make changes without having to start over. Find event venues 4.

Event Planner 52

Event Planner Pinterest Vendor Collaboration 52

LLG Events

OCTOBER 20, 2021

It was a massive undertaking: 240 guests at each location, 2 venue relocations, 6 or 7 floor plan revisions, 2-flips of the event space from ceremony to reception, multiple rental teams, complex production and logistics, and over 8 load-ins per venue. Vendor Team Event Designer: LLG Events Wedding Planner: Vision Event Co.

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