Category: General Tips

As a corporate event planner, it’s your job to take your client’s vision and turn it into a reality. Sometimes, though, the unexpected can happen. Every single event you plan will come with potential risks (a lackluster turnout, inclement weather, damaged property, or even an unexpected pandemic). Though the majority of the time, none of […]

We’ve all been there when breaking into a new career: you need experience to get a job, but you need a job to gain experience. This can be especially tricky if you’re planning on launching your event planner business straight out of school. But there are ways to get real-life experience during your event planner […]

Once social distancing rules are safely lifted, there are going to be tons of businesses, corporations, and brands who will be eager to promote themselves and start gaining back business. One popular way to do this is by throwing a festival, or some other type of live event. If you’re a corporate event planner, you’re […]

I think we can all agree that COVID-19 has taken its toll on many businesses around the world. Unfortunately, the event planning industry has been of no exception. However, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t still plenty of ways for you to keep your business relevant throughout all this! In the past, we’ve examined ways […]

You’ve likely been spending quite a bit of time at home lately. (Who hasn’t, right?) Maybe you’ve been maximizing that time by taking online wedding and event planning courses, and are working towards getting your professional certification. If so, congratulations on all your hard work so far! We’re very proud of you! We pride ourselves […]

Let’s get real for a second. I don’t know about you, but I’ve personally lost track of which Quarantine Day I’m on at this point. There are times when it feels like it’s practically been forever. While there’s much for me to be grateful for, even during this difficult time, I’ll admit that not knowing […]

Corporate event planning is often times a whole other experience, compared to organizing regular events and weddings. But just like at weddings, showers, birthday parties, etc., corporate events are regularly known for giving some sort of gift to the guests. In the world of event management, these gifts are called “swag”. And just like with […]

If you’ve enrolled in an online event and wedding planning course, it’s hopefully because you want to learn something, improve your skills, and kick-start a successful career in event planning and wedding organizing. This means that your event and wedding planning course should actually challenge you, shouldn’t it? If your course is easy breezy, spoiler […]

Move over, NYC! There’s a new list of the top US cities for event and wedding planners, and you’re going to be surprised! Smaller cities are the place to be this year. While large metropolis areas will always be sure bets for any professional planner, we want to explore the lesser-known areas of the country […]

As an event planner, it’s important that you have the proper materials to be able to show any future clients what services you’re capable of providing. This is best done in the form of your professional event portfolio. An event portfolio reflects not just your event and/or wedding planning business, but who you are as […]