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Planning a Destination Wedding

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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

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

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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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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

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As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. Establish event prices and booking policies Determine event rental costs based on the time of day, week, and year the event takes place. Do you have booking minimums in place?

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

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Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments.

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7 Reasons to Consider Hiring an Outside AV Provider

Meeting Tomorrow

They know which speaker always runs late for rehearsals, which executive likes to make last-minute changes onsite, and what your CEO’s major show-flow pet peeves are. Remember that book, “ If You Give a Mouse a Cookie? They’re about to make your life a whole lot easier by knowing your event inside and out.

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

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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. What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event?