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Designing a Wow-Factor Wedding Timeline: From Ceremony to Farewell Party

Traveler's Q

Make sure to account for travel time and any additional logistics, such as guest transportation and vendor setup. Rehearsal Dinner One of the most popular pre-wedding events is the rehearsal dinner. Begin by listing all the pre-wedding events, such as the rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid brunch, and groom’s party outings.

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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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Tackling In-person Events as a Team at nSight 2022

Smart Meetings

Their staff and vendors were stretched thin by companies eager to return to events. The elaborate program was rehearsed many times over, giving everyone confidence that the event would be a success. We have to keep communicating to all our customers all the time to set expectations.” Value your vendor relationships.”

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

We were thankful for the event to continue as planned, not only because the many performers and speakers had rehearsed and planned to be there, but also because our client was able to close out the celebration as intended,” says Miller.

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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Endless Events

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes. If you fail to communicate changes in your event whether it’s the schedule, event location or something else this can lead to surprise costs for event labor, equipment and more. Always communicate with every person involved.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

Communications Manager: The communications manager is in charge of marketing for the event. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Optimize nonprofit event planning efficiency by organizing all communications in one place.

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How to Deal With 7 Curveballs Thrown at Event Organizers

Convene by PCMA

Ask your vendors what contingency plans they have to ensure full staffing. Lock in your run-of-show and rehearse more than ever before. In addition to communicating health and safety protocols, you’ll need to provide them with details about what they can expect when they arrive at the hotel. Temps, Security, and Volunteers.