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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

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.”

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses.

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

Social Tables

As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. Acting as an event venue opens restaurants to the revenue potential associated with event rental and catering services—revenue with higher profit margins than traditional food service.

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The Wedding Planning Guide: Months, Weeks, and Days

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From choosing a theme to booking a venue to sending out invitations, certain decisions to get you from “yes” to “I do” should take place at specific points in your timeline. Look at venues during this time, and narrow down where you might want to get married and where you should host your reception. Be sure to schedule fittings.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

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☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. Venue and Onsite Planning Checklist ☐ Secure a venue early on. Ensure the venue is clean, appealing, and in a great location. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., Build a show agenda.