When designing the perfect menu for an event, there are five key things to keep in mind: The Budget This is the first thing you need to know when you begin planning. Don’t waste the caterer’s time if you aren’t sure of the budget because that will determine what you can serve. Knowing whether you can spendRead more
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What’s the number one time killer for any event? Vendor load-in and setup. So, to ensure an event that’s smooth sailing, you’re going to have to do some serious planning and keep everything on schedule during this critical time. You will be working with many different vendors for each event including lighting crew, audio/visual techs, eventRead more
The number one thing that distinguishes your event as unique is the décor. At The Event U we stick to some décor basics that are sure to make any event a success. Why is décor so important? Because no other element of your event can create a one-of-a-kind experience in the way that your décor can. IfRead more
Corporations spend big bucks to bring their leadership teams to exclusive luxury locations around the world. The goal? Business development and organizational planning. As an event planner there’ll be a lot of details that you must pay attention to when pulling off a flawless executive retreat. Executive retreats are longer than most events – usuallyRead more
Fire marshals are the individuals who approve your venue according to their rules and regulations on safety. Nowadays, fire marshals are much stricter than ever before, and you must meet their standards if you don’t want your event to be shut down. Fire marshals will not hesitate to cancel your event if you don’t complyRead more
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