Rain or shine – make sure your event is just fine
It’s the inevitable question that gets asked (often quite late) in the event planning process: “But what if it rains?” And as the seasons change, it’s a very valid concern.
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Spring event inspiration
We can finally see (and feel) the sunlight at the end of the winter tunnel. Spring is the perfect time for outdoor events and celebrations bursting with colour and fun. We’ve rounded up some of the ideas we’re most excited about for the Spring 2018 event season:
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How to choose the right table layout
If you’re planning a seated wedding reception or gala evening, your choice of tables and floor plan can complete change your guests’ experience.
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6 Wedding trends on their way out and the 6 trends replacing them
We’re well past the halfway mark of 2018 and we’re already seeing a shift in wedding trends as we inch toward spring and summer (finally!).
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Remembering an icon – celebrate the Mandela centenary
The 18th of July 2018 marks 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela. This is an opportune time for each of us to reignite our commitment to do good and heed the call of the Nelson Mandela Foundation to “be the legacy” as we reflect on the life of a true icon.
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Five tips for the perfect winter event
Winter can be one of the most magical times of the year for special events. However, it also poses a number of obvious challenges (and chills) that should be taken into consideration during the planning process.
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Event lighting 101: what you need to know
Graydon Carter once said: “Life is all about seating and lighting.” And in the eventing industry, we’d have to agree. Lighting is truly what sets the atmosphere and the mood for any event, and yet it can often be overlooked in the details of event planning.
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How to grow your business with the right event
Nothing beats face-to-face connection when it comes to networking and connecting with clients and potential clients – and events are an incredible tool for just that
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Get fancy without the fuss: budget friendly event décor
When planning an event, it’s easy to go down a Pinterest rabbit-hole of gorgeous décor ideas. Then comes the moment of reckoning when you realise you might have to seriously consider robbing a bank if you hope to actually pull it all off.
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8 steps to a memorable kid’s party
You would be easily forgiven if the first thoughts that come to mind when confronted with having to throw a kid’s party involve screaming children, sugar-highs and parents just wanting it to be over.
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