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Restaurant Party Packages & How to Build Them

Party packages are a great way for the Johnsons to book Grandma June’s birthday party at their favorite local Italian restaurant, but they’re also a huge help for larger, more complex, or professional events. But when it comes to constructing a restaurant party package, there’s a lot to consider. This post explores what restaurant party…

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How to Throw a Murder Mystery Party: A Step-by-Step Guide

“There’s been a murder!” Murder mysteries have long been a staple in the movies, but murder mystery parties have only started popping up in the last few decades. They are fun, engaging events that invite attendees to participate, roleplay, and figure out “Whodunit?” Because it has many moving parts, planning this kind of event can…

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

Have you ever attended a birthday party, holiday gathering, or business meeting at a restaurant? Although you may not have considered those occasions “events” at the time, that’s precisely what they were, and restaurants host more of them than we think. As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers…

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34 Labor Day Party Ideas We’re Cheering For

Every September, Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of the month. And it’s almost time this year! A federal holiday recognizing and honoring American workers, Labor Day celebrates all the invaluable social and economic contributions laborers have made to the country’s success. The three-day holiday weekend includes boat parades, barbecues, carnivals, fireworks, and…

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How to Evaluate Event Success Using an Event Debrief Template

Debriefing an event is one of the most important duties professional event planners and event management teams undertake. An event debrief is a meeting that takes place with the event planning team after an event has finished. The event itself gets deconstructed and analyzed through group discussion. Leaders and staff review the event from start…

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How to Throw an Unforgettable Golf Course Birthday Party

Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration for a major golf fan or looking for a unique venue for an outdoor celebration, a golf course birthday party may be the right choice for your event. From stunning scenery and top-tier services, private golf clubs, resorts, and community courses offer many components that amateur and professional event…

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Fundraising is on the rise worldwide. Research shows that individual willingness to donate to nonprofit organizations is increasing annually, as are the contribution amounts. Double the Donation, a leading donation matching tool, reported that Americans gave almost $500 billion in donations in 2022.. As the desire to commit charitable deeds increases, so does the need…

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How to Plan a Family Reunion: A Step-by-Step Guide

In a world that moves at lightning speed, despite the technology we use to stay in touch, it can be more difficult for many people to stay connected with friends and family. With combating schedules, busy lives, and different hometowns, relatives may not see each other for years at a time. If you’re looking for…

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35 Event Marketing Ideas that Work

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance. To tackle all of their objectives, event professionals…

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Coming Soon: New Event Diagramming Features, Tools, and Updates

The modern world of event planning looks much different than it did before the pandemic, and it continues to evolve, ever shifting as the industry changes. To keep up with venue needs and enhance the planner experience, we’ve been working on exciting enhancements to our suite of event diagramming tools. In this post, you’ll learn…

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. It can be hard to avoid the…

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