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When to Embrace Change—and When to Hold Your Ground

MeetingsNet

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. In addition, “rehearsals are so important for planners to learn what type of glitches could happen, and how to solve or work around them if they do happen. There should be a plan B for everything.”

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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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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

Common threads in both the survey and the roundtables were the need to change the proposal process, incorporate a Letter of Engagement to protect the planner and DMC prior to executing a contract, and improve site inspection policies. Proposal Process. The letter also sets a time frame for progressing to a contract.

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

ADMEI

Common threads in both the survey and the roundtables for many were the need to change the proposal process, incorporate a Letter of Engagement to protect both the planner and DMC prior to executing a contract, and improve site inspection policies. PROPOSAL PROCESS. LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT (or LETTER OF INTENT).

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Collect and evaluate vendor bids Reach out to area vendors and request proposals for your nonprofit event. Host a pre-event preparatory meeting As the event date approaches, host a rehearsal session. Reiterate the event date, location, and time.

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

Eventtia

Reach out to potential partners and influencers with a clear and enticing proposal. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract. Conduct training and final rehearsals: Conduct a final rehearsal to simulate the event day. Initiate conversations. Negotiate terms. Document everything.

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Welcome to the AV Audit

Endless Events

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! This can be a great deal but you want to ask a few things before signing the contract and locking in. If either of these doesn’t turn out to be the case, you can probably negotiate this out of your contract but only before signing! It’s a giant cost!

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