In part 1 of “Feeding the Masses, ” we looked at the different types of dietary constraints an event planner may encounter when coordinating a food and beverage event. Dietary issues are only one aspect of these events. There are many other complexities to consider when planning an event with F&B. Here are a fewContinue reading “Feeding the Masses, Part 2”
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Feeding the Masses, Part 1
Any planner who has ever coordinated a food and beverage event understands the complexities of accommodating the many dietary restrictions some people live with. There will almost never be a one-size-fits-all meal but let me provide you with some tidbits to help you navigate this process. Keep in mind there is a difference between aContinue reading “Feeding the Masses, Part 1”
Why Not Weddings?
Sometimes when I am introduced to a person as an event planner they automatically hear “wedding planner” and start talking about details from their wedding, their friends’ wedding, or ask for advice about an upcoming wedding. They are often taken aback when I tell them that even though as a Certified Meeting Professional I couldContinue reading “Why Not Weddings?”
The Creative No
I learned very early on in my event planning career that the word “no” is very difficult for a lot of people. To hear it, to say it, to experience it, or to follow through on it. It’s just a short, 2-letter word, what’s the problem? It is amazing the amount of emotion tied upContinue reading “The Creative No”
5 Tidbits for “Stow ‘n Go” Events
Most people aren’t walking around thinking about the amount of equipment it takes to run a 3-day convention for 2000+ people. Not only for the convention itself; things like audio/visual and production equipment, registration supplies, breakout session and workshop materials, and signage, but also supplies for an entire tradeshow; all those booths, pipe and drape,Continue reading “5 Tidbits for “Stow ‘n Go” Events”