Posts by Maria Waida
Tech Thursday: 22 Creative Ways to Use Event Diagrams
Are you using cutting edge tools like event diagram software to make your event the best it can be? If not, you should let this amazing tool do the measuring, adjusting, and synthesizing of your next event layout for you. Event diagramming software can also bring your event to life, maximize venue space, and help…
Read MoreMonday Motivation: The 14 Best Daily Routine Tips for Event Planners
The growing popularity of sites like My Morning Routine (which, by the way, is filled with tons of great examples you can also use for inspiration) prove that more and more professionals are looking for ways to systemize success. Or, at the very least, start or end their days in a way that sets them…
Read MoreFriday Finds: 40 Amazing Gift Ideas for Event Planners
Event planners dedicate their lives to executing the events of their clients’ dreams and such a task is grounds for giving them a token of appreciation. We’ve compiled the top 40 gifts that are perfect for planners and their busy schedules. Find that one-of-a-kind present for the event planner in your life or treat yourself…
Read MoreTips Tuesday: 16 Sanity-Saving Mental Health Ideas for Event Planners
You’ve probably already heard that event planning is the 5th most stressful job in the world. Which means that mental health should be a top priority for every event planner, no matter where they are in their career. Here are some helpful and creative ways to keep it all together before, during, and after the…
Read MoreMonday Motivation: 16 Genius Ideas for the Best Trade Show Exhibition Booths
Trade show statistics show that 67% of event attendees represent new opportunities for businesses because the majority of them work in upper management, have real buying power, and will likely buy one to two products/services that they learn about that day. To capitalize on these opportunities, you’ll need to create the best possible exhibition booth. …
Read MoreFriday Finds: 15 Ways to Set the Right Price for Event Tickets
One of the biggest event planning challenges you’ll face during the entire process is finding the sweet spot for your event ticket prices. They need to be priced high enough that you can make a profit and prove more return-on-investment, but low enough so that your event’s attendance will be stellar without creating a perception…
Read MoreTips Tuesday: 33 Soothing Ways Event Planners Can Relax & Recharge
Event planning is one of the top 5 most stressful careers in the entire world. Find ways to manage and relieve your worries with these great tools, activities, and suggestions (most of which are free or cheap)! Discover the top ways event planners can add relaxation into their days Here’s how to manage event planning…
Read MoreMonday Motivation: Event Planning Email Outreach Templates & Tips That Actually Work
Ready to use email to stack your event planning roster with awesome clients who have even more awesome budgets? These tips and examples for experienced event planners should give you greater insight into building relationships, winning contracts, and networking online. 20 Event Planning Email Best Practice Tips Use these strategies for maximizing open and response…
Read MoreTips Tuesday: 21 Event Planning Productivity Hacks
Experienced event planners know that the key to success is keeping their skills sharp and perfecting their process. So if you’re searching for ways to improve your craft, these productivity hacks for event planning are a good start. Explore simple productivity secrets to save time when planning events. Whether you work for a company or…
Read MoreMonday Motivation: 50 Ideas for Wedding Decor Under $50
No matter how much event or wedding planning experience you have, you can create beautiful wedding decor for any client, regardless of their budget. Most newlyweds spend around $2,141 on flowers and decor combined. But these creative and affordable wedding decor ideas can help you slash that number in half. Discover 50 Budget-Friendly Wedding Decor…
Read MoreFriday Finds: 20 Big Ideas for Maximizing Small Event Spaces
Did you find a venue that’s perfect for your event but it’s a bit smaller than you were envisioning? A small venue doesn’t have to cramp your style. Try these tricks to take advantage of every square inch and give the illusion that your event has room to spare. 20 Ways to Make Your Small…
Read MoreTech Thursday: 30 Gorgeous Event Lighting Ideas
The most common types of special event lighting include Lekos, PAR, LEDs, and Gobos. But whether or not you’ve worked with them at other events before, there are lots of other special event lighting design ideas you can use to spice things up. Here are some tips you can use at virtually any event you…
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