One of the first major decisions made when it comes to planning a wedding is setting the date of the nuptials, and a full 35% of all couples in the U.S. opt to host a summer wedding. With long hours of beautiful daylight and generally agreeable weather, planning the event during warmer months of the […]
When it comes to successfully hosting an outdoor wedding, there’s a lot more to consider than flower selections or the fun and creative favor ideas you’ve saved to your Pinterest board. Planning to have the ceremony or reception outdoors will surely give you more freedom in choosing the location of your dreams, but it will […]
No matter your age, there’s nothing quite as traditional or nostalgic as the backyard birthday party. With friends and family mingling in the yard, delicious foods sizzling on the grill, and music and laughter filling the air, it’s hard to imagine improving such a classic celebration. Fortunately, the backyard party has only gotten better over […]
When researching tents and suppliers for an outdoor event, it can be helpful to have an understanding of the materials that are available for the equipment. In a perfect example of form fitting function, different tent materials will serve different purposes and be best suited for varied applications. What are the pros and cons of […]
When undertaking event planning for a unique and memorable engagement, thinking out of the box sometimes means thinking out of the building. Almost every event can be made more interesting and special by moving the festivities outdoors, and by following these tips, you can ensure a successful occasion. Following are the fundamentals for planning and […]
Attending a corporate event at a convention center typically starts out as an exciting opportunity to convene outside of the office, but the experience quickly gets as stale as the air inside of the windowless building, and as the novelty loses its luster, attendees will naturally disengage and lose interest in the content. How can […]
If you’re part of the meeting and event business or are simply seeking services in the field, understanding the ins and outs of staging an entertaining, interactive event is a necessity that could make or break the success of your occasion. In the industry, attendee engagement is the new black, but what is it, how do […]
Creating engaging entertainment for a large crowd can be a difficult task. Not only do you need to consider space and communication constraints, you’ll need to find ways to encourage people to get involved and to interact with each other and the content of the event. Successful attendee engagement has awesome benefits however, including that […]
When it comes to creating your event space, there are a number of elements to consider; the season and expected weather conditions, the surrounding area or buildings, the number of attendees, and the technical elements required for the event will all contribute to determining the best options for your needs. One of the foundational tenets […]
With the hubbub of the holidays in the rearview, many organizations begin planning for the parties and events anticipated in the new year, and the foremost consideration that defines the function is the budget available. Unfortunately, putting words like “Budget” and “Event” in the same statement often implies a cheap, lackluster result, but it’s more […]