It’s funny how when we are planning an event we don’t use that one basic tool we all have at our disposal – the fact we are all humans and we experience the world using the same senses. So when it comes to event first impressions, we’ll spend hours and weeks poring over the finer [...]
Congratulations! You’re getting married! Now the preparations for the big day commence. Of course, the main part of any wedding is a perfect wedding venue, and every couple wants theirs to be amazing. But how do you make sure you’ve chosen the best one that suits your requirements? Once you’ve picked a venue everything else [...]
Whether it’s understanding client expectations or getting the logistics right, there is definitely an art to staging live shows. There are lots of pressures when it comes to putting on a live show. For example, what if your live show is being recorded for later broadcasts? How do you get the balance right between pleasing [...]
Father’s Day is on June 16th this year and we reckon most dads have enough pairs of socks. Dads just want to spend quality time with their children but if you need help planning an activity don’t panic. Whether your dad is a petrol head, loves golf, a music fan or none of the above, [...]
Pop-up events are becoming more popular, but what separates a successful one from one that fails miserably? The USP of pop-up events is the element of surprise and the fact they are only around for a short time. As a result, there’s an air of excitement about them. Build on this anticipation and you’ll create [...]
Food trucks are a great way to offer guests delicious catering options for your event. They turn up, open their hatches and everyone gets fed. It sounds easy, right? Well, it can be, so long as you have an idea of how many food trucks to hire, and what they will be expecting from the [...]
Some people can look at a blank canvas venue and be filled with inspiration. For others their mind goes, well, a bit blank. A blank canvas venue is basically four walls, a floor and a ceiling. And in the harsh light of day, it can be really uninspiring. But it also offers a great opportunity [...]
If you want your event to be a success you have to make it Instagram-worthy. But what exactly is an Instagram-worthy event and how do you create one? Just swap ‘Instagram-worthy’ for amazing pictures and you get the idea. Basically, Instagram-worthy is anything that gets guests snapping away with their phones and posting the pictures [...]
Any event manager knows outdoor events come with their own set of unique challenges. However, if you are organised and follow a checklist you won’t come across any nasty surprises along the way. If you are in charge of organising outdoor events it’s very easy to get overwhelmed. There is a multitude of different issues [...]
Are your kids off school for a couple of weeks for the Easter holidays? If you are panicking about keeping them occupied and entertained, don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Easter can be expensive when you factor in the cost of the Easter eggs, the time off work to look after children, and then there’s [...]
