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Planning a Destination Wedding

Traveler's Q

photographers) Send out save the dates Purchase your dress/tux Plan and book your desired events Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner venue (make sure that your guests are invited; it is customary) Decide the menu with your caterer Send out wedding invitations Book the remaining support teammates (e.g.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Neglecting to test your technology Any event that includes digital presentations, sound, or lighting cues should be rehearsed prior to the big day. Whether hosting a live, virtual, or hybrid event, rehearsing is an important part of the planning process, especially when digital technology or media are involved.

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources and vendor relationships to “build” the event. In the past, many DMCs have been expected to develop a comprehensive proposal and complete costing—essentially a full blueprint—without any compensation, contract or commitment. Proposal Process. Letter of Engagement.

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Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

ADMEI

And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources, and vendor relationships to “build” the event. In an ADMEI focus group discussion, some participants estimated that 75% or more of their proposals were never contracted. If the client advances to contract, the Letter becomes null and void. PROPOSAL PROCESS.

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*?#! AV People Say – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

.” You can’t really expect that, but if they want to do that, that’s a great partner, that’s a great relationship, and that’s someone who you wanna keep a hold of as you move on as a vendor. So, the more time that you can dedicate to rehearsal, the better your show is gonna be. Moving onto the next one.

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How AV Unions Work – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

He will cover the basics of contracts, how the staff is AV union staff is hired, shadow labor and more. Unions have contracts with the venue. Number one is that unions, if you didn’t know, always have their contracts with the venue. Here’s our contract.” Video Transcription – How AV Unions Work .

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10 Best Tips to Make the Most of Your Event WiFi

Endless Events

Often though, we don’t give the same attention to your vendors, exhibitors and event staff, but it’s critical to keep them in mind. However, with some planning and a great WiFi vendor, this is easily preventable. . There are a lot of questions you should be asking so be sure to write them down and ask your vendor! .

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