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Steer Clear of These 8 Pitfalls: A Guide to Excellent Corporate Event Outcomes

Smart Meetings

RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. It also allows the audiovisual team to finalize technical preparations during the rehearsal, ensuring they work with the correct presentation version when the event begins.

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

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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. Additionally, a detailed timeline can help you seamlessly transition from one event to the next.

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Everything You Need To Know About Planning A Successful Corporate Event

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Working with a corporate event management company Write a very detailed RFP (request for proposal) What even is an RFP? Allude to one that they could download from us (speak with Adrianne about that, though, first) Send and evaluate proposals Use a venue-sourcing tool Our competitor recommended: ask Adrianne about her thoughts on this.

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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. Much like asking an architect to draw up the complete building plans for free.

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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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How Two Virtual Meetings Added Meaning to their Gatherings

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That is why he proposed to the board that they produce the chapter’s first virtual event ever, and the group’s first gathering of any kind in two years. Dress rehearsals the night before allowed participants to practice. The CEO of MC Event Consulting knew people weren’t going to come to New York City for a 2-hour event.

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