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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?

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How to Deal With 7 Curveballs Thrown at Event Organizers

Convene by PCMA

There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Lock in your run-of-show and rehearse more than ever before. Chances are high that 10 percent or so of your coworkers will either get COVID or need to quarantine because of potential exposure.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

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Communications Manager: The communications manager is in charge of marketing for the event. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

Eventtia

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract. This can include booking flights, securing hotel rooms, and planning local transportation. As the early-bird deadline approaches, ensure clear communication about its ending.

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Restaurant Party Packages & How to Build Them

Social Tables

Party packages are a great way for the Johnsons to book Grandma June’s birthday party at their favorite local Italian restaurant, but they’re also a huge help for larger, more complex, or professional events. We’re diving deep into the business potential behind private bookings and examining what people really want from an event package.

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The Most Efficient Wedding Planning Checklist

Social Tables

Book an officiant. Book your florist. Book your rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues. In addition to sharing a meal with friends and family, couples use the rehearsal dinner to host informal toasts and play ice breaker games so people can get to know each other before the big day. Reserve your venues.

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How To Be in 10 Places at Once and Manage My Conference Effectively

Blue Spark Event Design

Consider all the ‘moving parts’ that must be managed, like banquet orders, audio/visual set up and rehearsals, event staffing, vendor load in/strike, transportation, etc. In geographical regions popular for conferences and meetings, the best folks are usually booked up well in advance.