Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

In this wedding industry, it’s so important to always look through reviews of each and every vendor, especially the wedding planner. Reviews are everything and if the vendor has less than five reviews then definitely do more research. Any vendor can claim anything online, especially on their website. Do the research.

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KJ and Co.

OCTOBER 25, 2023

From an exhibitor’s perspective I know how frustrating it is to put in the investment and effort to participate, only to find you don’t stand out amongst the cheesy vendors, hocking “today only” deals, and lead-seeking insurance salesmen. As my business evolved, I grew out of the typical shows.

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Planning Pod

JULY 1, 2024

Enter event insurance, which acts as a safety net to protect both your clients and your business. This article explores the different types of event insurance available, helping you understand how each policy can safeguard your clients and foster a secure environment for your business to thrive. Learn more today!

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Joy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Several factors can also impact your overall wedding costs, including: Location : City weddings often command higher prices for venues and vendors because of increased demand and overhead costs. Season: Peak wedding months (like June and October) often come with higher prices for venues and vendors.

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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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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Some of the critical elements you should include in your budget are: Venue: both the rental cost and required insurance. Plan at least 20% of your budget for contingencies to avoid surprises along the way Once you’ve secured some vendors, make sure to also update the budget with your actual spendings.

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Sweet Gardenia Weddings

JANUARY 3, 2022

This means they have created a valuable relationship and choose not to deviate from the list due to liability, learning curves, rules, insurance requirements, and regulations. Drop off and Serve - These vendors you do not want on your wedding. You'll have to pick from their list and set menu, but keep your options open.

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Willow and Rust

AUGUST 15, 2023

Anyway, fast forward a couple more weeks to the due date of the final payment, which we barely had chance to withhold before we got an email stating it was due and asking if we had had any “luck” claiming on our wedding insurance. So, no, we haven’t had any “luck” with our insurance! Of course not!

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Willow and Rust

AUGUST 15, 2023

Anyway, fast forward a couple more weeks to the due date of the final payment, which we barely had chance to withhold before we got an email stating it was due and asking if we had had any “luck” claiming on our wedding insurance. So, no, we haven’t had any “luck” with our insurance! Of course not!

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Joy

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Coordination: The DJ should work closely with other vendors when needed, like photographers and event planners, to ensure a seamless event. Book Off-Peak Dates and Times: Scheduling your wedding during off-peak seasons or on weekdays can potentially lead to cost savings from your DJ and other wedding vendors.

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

JANUARY 25, 2023

There are so many things to consider, especially if you select a venue that isn’t all-inclusive and doesn’t have onsite vendors. A destination wedding planner has built relationships with local vendors and can help you navigate contracts and deposits. You’re going to Costa Rica for the wedding of your dreams.

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Love Inc. Mag

JANUARY 22, 2024

Holly Gray of Anything But Gray Events also recommends having hired your beauty vendor before booking your e-sesh. “Depending on where you live or where you're having your photos done, you can expect to pay anywhere from $400 – $1200+ for a professional, insured photographer for 1-4 hours,” adds Kathryn.

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LLG Events

JANUARY 18, 2023

Of course, many aspects can fluctuate based on the number of guests, time of year, the vendors you want to invest in and what’s been on everyone’s mind; inflation. Our rating system provides a point of comparison between vendors and allows our clients to evaluate our vendors while determining which vendors to prioritize.

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LLG Events

JULY 30, 2022

This of course means an increase in demand for vendors, entertainment, photographers, flowers, wedding planners, etc. Prices and costs that clients may not consider when they receive estimated proposals from vendors, and any other wedding professional include business licenses and insurance which are vital to any business.

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Peerspace

APRIL 19, 2024

On top of that, there’s a special Peerspace Host insurance policy to give you added peace of mind. The policy offers $1 million in liability insurance for hosts. If you can offer up some special services, like a list of preferred vendors, on-site catering, A/V equipment, and furniture, you can attract more renters.

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Peerspace

APRIL 18, 2024

Security, permits, insurance, or deposit Are you throwing a big party or shindig with lots of VIPs? Then you may need to increase the amount you spend on security and perhaps consider short-term insurance for the event. Event liability insurance can protect you from property damage, vendor negligence, and cancellations due to weather.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 12, 2018

If your potential vendor can’t answer this or replies with 100%, you’ve been forewarned. The right questions about insurance. No one wants to talk about insurance until they need it. For those asking for a large amount of insurance, it can be provided, but it has a significant cost. What is your on-time percentage?

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Willmus Weddings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The venue also allows outside bar services with proof of liability insurance, providing you with more flexibility to customize your wedding. Moreover, the venue offers furniture rentals from their list of preferred vendors, including lighting, dance floor, and decor. You can rent the property on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Willow and Rust

JANUARY 18, 2021

Anyway, fast forward a couple more weeks to the due date of the final payment, which we barely had chance to withhold before we got an email stating it was due and asking if we had had any “luck” claiming on our wedding insurance. So, no, we haven’t had any “luck” with our insurance! Of course not!

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Wedding MD

MARCH 23, 2022

Here are a few considerations when choosing a photographer: Budget: Please remember that your venue isn’t the only item that you will be paying for and that you need to allocate funds to the rest of the wedding vendors as well. Communication: This is going to be true for every vendor, but it’s critical for the photographer especially.

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Lovely Day Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Sonoma and Napa Wedding Vendor Prices (roughly) Sonoma And Nana Wedding Venue Prices The wedding venue is usually one of the first pieces that a couple of books. For the sake of simplicity, I focused the budget on the most common vendors. This makes sense since it is the backdrop and sets the vibe for the whole wedding day.

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The Wedding Planner LA

MAY 8, 2020

Are you insured? Does the insurance cover all of your staff and property? Hint - confirm with your venue what kind of insurance you need from your caterer. Some venues require special insurance from Caterers [and bar] that they don’t require from other vendors!) Package details What is the average price per person?

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance. Finally, if you decide to hire an event security company, you should ask them about their staff training procedures/certifications, prominent events they have worked, references and insurance as well as what level of advance work they will do. Try it FREE today >> 4.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Whether you can serve alcohol, accessibility concerns, whether you’ll need to get additional insurance, can you bring your own catering, etc. Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Sign contract with venue and vendors. Assist talents/speakers, sponsors, and vendors as needed.

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Ponderosa Planning

AUGUST 22, 2023

Consider it an insurance policy on all the other money you’ll spend! However, you’ll also be taking on a massive logistical puzzle that only a seasoned planner can help you successfully navigate. By hiring them first, you’ll ensure someone can walk you through each stage. What size tent will fit?

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Ebeling Events

MAY 27, 2020

We have been on calls, webinars, partnering with other vendors including other event planners, reading updates from the city, county, state, CDC and WHO all while homeschooling my kids. But do you know what to look for in their contracts that will protect you and insure you will have a vendor who can deliver on your wedding day?

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The Wedding Planner LA

MAY 19, 2020

Are you insured? Does the insurance cover all of your staff and property? Hint: While this doesn’t matter too much for most vendors, if your wedding decorator is working other weddings on your wedding weekend you run the risk of some items intended to be used at your wedding being damaged or destroyed at another event.

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Big Apple Bride Events

MAY 10, 2017

We work with local farms, meat purveyors, dairies and other vendors to find the best seasonal ingredients. health permits, liability insurance, etc.) We are a fully insured catering company and work out of a commercial kitchen that is licensed by the health department. We don’t provide packages. The short answer is both.

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Connor & Co.

JUNE 13, 2020

Some of the services we provide include communication and coordination with all vendors and adherence to all timelines. We are licensed and insured, and we’re Pet CPR certified. We also contact all venue managers in advance to map exactly where pets are allowed well in advance of the event date. Anything you want us to know?

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And remember, through your Peerspace venue’s host, you can streamline the process and save yourself the added planning stress of juggling multiple vendors. Source: Peerspace Usually, a quinceañera venue charges by the hour and might include cleaning fees and insurance. It doesn’t get much better than that!

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P3 Events

JULY 14, 2024

Because when you do, it becomes a whole lot easier to make decisions, including booking your wedding vendors. Midcentury Manor allows you to hire your own caterers and bartenders (who need to be licensed and insured, of course) and their staff is excellent. No, your number doesn’t have to match the national average.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance. Finally, if you decide to hire an event security company, you should ask them about their staff training procedures/certifications, prominent events they have worked, references and insurance as well as what level of advance work they will do. Try it FREE today >> 4.

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Rock Paper Coin

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

However, wedding planners, vendors, and venues face a unique set of challenges that can turn a dream event into a legal nightmare if not properly handled. From navigating vendor contracts to understanding liability, intellectual property rights, and client disputes, the legal landscape in the wedding industry is complex and ever-changing.

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Busy Bee's Events

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you want to add vendors like fireworks or afterparty, please do so. We”ll go over that amount on a different page but allocate about $100-$200 per big vendor if you want to have an idea. Big vendors are: photography, videography, planner, entertainment, officiant, and hair and make up. And what does that include?

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

You can start by estimating the following items: Venue rental, including additional costs like insurance Catering costs Furniture rental Event technology stack ( event registration software , event management platform , virtual event platform, etc. ) A/V equipment including live-streaming equipment Marketing collaterals Stage and decoration.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ensure adequate insurance. They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. Double-check if any permits, insurances, or licenses are required to host your event, and ensure they’re procured. This could range from a prime spot in a shopping mall to a large event hall. Guarantee technical support.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

Defining a ticket pricing strategy for a hybrid event can be quite challenging, and you should consider several different factors: The in-person aspect of the hybrid event will typically involve more costs: venue rental, catering, insurance, and more. This is why typically, the tickets for in-person attendees should be priced higher.

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