Business
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Etiquette What does RSVP mean?
These days we tend to associate the term RSVP with Facebook, where “yes” means “maybe,” “maybe” means “no,” and “no” means “How do I know you, again?” But there was once a time when an RSVP held significant […]
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Business Why sustainability matters in event planning
Whether you’re in the event planning industry or simply like to throw a fabulous party now and then, you can plan events with sustainable practices in mind. As wonderful events are, the energy, food, water, and paper used […]
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Business 10 ideas for a festive holiday work party
You know how important it is for everyone on your team to come together, even if it’s just gathering around a box of sweets that suddenly appears in the break room. But especially these days, when so many […]
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Partnerships 21 LGBTQIA+ vendors for your next big event
Ready to start planning your next important event? One of the keys to success for any event, whether it’s a 500-guest wedding, a 1,000-guest fundraiser, or a 10-guest birthday dinner, is your vendor selection. Picking the right vendors […]
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Business Virtual holiday party ideas for toasting your team
Bring the holiday cheer! Whether your team is in the office with safety measures in place or fully remote (or a mix of both), a virtual holiday office party may be the right thing for your team. You just may […]
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Etiquette How to host a virtual party (and why you should)
While there’s nothing like gathering to celebrate life’s moments in person, there are times when it just isn’t possible. If you’re far from family and friends or looking for new ways to connect during the Covid-19 outbreak, hosting […]
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Business Retirement party ideas
Whether you’re celebrating a family member, friend, or a coworker, hosting a retirement party is a thoughtful way to send the retiree off in style and kick off their next chapter. Retirement parties are usually thrown during the retiree’s […]
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Business How to word corporate invitations for office parties
Whether you’re planning a holiday party or a company outing, there are many things to consider before sending out your corporate invitations. Once you’ve chosen your venue or decided on a team-building activity, it’s time to focus on […]
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Business 25 team building activities for company get-togethers
Whether you manage five people or 50, team building activities are a great way to help your employees build better relationships with each other. From happy hours to interactive classes, there are endless on and offsite activities. You […]
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Etiquette How to make your next gathering truly memorable
We get it. Professional events can be boring at best and pointless at worst. In The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, author Priya Parker, an expert in conflict resolution, argues that we’re just […]
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Partnerships The Hovey design guide to staging your professional party
Porter and Hollister Hovey, the sisters behind the beloved staging and interior styling company, Hovey Design, have a knack for transforming empty spaces into charming homes with relaxed vibes in the span of a few hours. Known for […]
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Etiquette How to calculate the correct amount of food and drinks for your professional event
You don’t have to be a professional event planner to plan a successful professional event. While we can’t put your client presentation together for you or stuff swag bags, we can help make sure all your guests are […]
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Partnerships An effortless holiday cocktail party with Sugar Paper
Known for their chic and simple take on parties, Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker, the founders of Sugar Paper, bring their preppy LA style to everything they do, including holidays. With a thriving business and busy young families, […]
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Business Throw a better company holiday party
They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but did “they” ever find themselves in charge of the office holiday party? We’re here to ensure that your event leaves employees, clients, or volunteers feeling appreciated, danced-out, […]
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Business How to plan and throw a big professional event
Planning a large professional event takes a little more than just adding a few more bottles to your liquor store run. Planning an event is hard work—even for the most seasoned event planners. Thinking through a few essential […]