Posts by Maria Waida
The Ultimate Restaurant Layout Guide
A layout can have a massive impact on the overall success of a restaurant. Everything from revenue to reputation to safety depends on it. But a restaurant layout that’s welcoming and comfortable to both guests and employees doesn’t just happen. That’s where this guide comes in. Creating a strategic restaurant layout on your own can…
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The Ultimate Hotel Lobby Layout Guide
Not only does the layout of a hotel lobby create a first impression, but it also determines how the rest of the hotel’s design will look and feel to guests. A hotel lobby should serve as a place where everyone can feel welcome and secure while also providing an immediate sense of your brand. Being so,…
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The Complete Guide to Event Planner Logos: Ideas, Tips, Examples
Want to make your event planning company stand out? Event planner logos are a great way to do exactly that. Whether you’re part of a team or flying solo, just getting started or an industry veteran, great marketing begins with a proper logo. But it goes well beyond simply hiring someone to design an eye-catching…
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How to Write an Event Planning Mission Statement: The Ultimate Guide
Do you really need an event planning mission statement? According to Forbes, most corporations don’t need one. That is, of course, “unless you want to be a great leader.” Being a leader for your clients, your event planning team, and even your event planning community can begin with this deceptively simple exercise. Writing an event…
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The Ultimate Guide to U-Shaped Seating
Looking to create an event floor plan that’s aesthetically pleasing and makes it easier for people to collaborate with each other during a presentation? Then the U-shaped seating arrangement may be the best bet. Here’s everything you need to know about this seating arrangement type and how to get the most out of it. What…
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How to Plan a Workshop: 22 Tips to Know
Whether you’re a full-time event planner or you’re just getting started, this guide on how to plan a workshop is what you need to bring this special type of event to life. First, let’s clear up any confusion. The term workshop is commonly used to describe many different types of events. But according to Merriam-Webster,…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Church Seating Layout
The church seating layout is used for houses of worship, but it’s also found in lecture halls, performing arts centers, and conference spaces. You may already recognize it from an event you’ve planned or attended at a university, seminar, or yes, church. But what is the church seating layout exactly, and why is it used…
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Best Online Wedding Planner Courses: 6 Must-Know Options
Want to be a wedding planner but don’t know where to start? In addition to checking out our post on how to become a wedding planner, one of the first things we recommend doing is exploring some of the best online wedding planner courses the web has to offer. Whether you want to get an…
Read More How Much Do Wedding Planners Make? 7 Factors That Impact Salary
According to sites like Comparably, ZipRecruiter, and Salary.com, the average wedding planner salary ranges from $14 per hour to $420,000 per year, which doesn’t really answer the question on the minds of anyone trying to get into the industry: How much do wedding planners make, exactly? For careers like wedding planning, there’s a lot that…
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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Announcements
Looking for a guide to corporate event announcements? We’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about what corporate event announcements are used for, why they’re important, and what information you should always include (it might be less than you think). Plus, save time with 11 great corporate event announcement email templates you…
Read More 8 Must-Know Types of Seating Arrangements for Events
Seating arrangements have the power to make or break deals, relationships, and even event goals. “Much of getting what you want comes down to where (event attendees) sit,” says Brian Lee, Chief of Product Management at Lifehack. And where people sit depends on the type of seating arrangement that’s chosen for the event, meeting, conference,…
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7 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2021
Building on months of experience and some realistic expectations on global health trends, it’s not a matter of if, but how, the meetings and events industry will continue to experiment and change in 2021 and beyond. The tough part is: There’s still a lot to learn. To stand out amongst a sea of hybrid and virtual…
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