Home/Event Planning

What Makes a Good Event Planner?

By |2023-04-24T15:05:04+00:00August 1st, 2022|Event Planning, Meeting Services and Coordination|

Event Planning Finding a good event planner can be challenging. The best event planners have a diverse set of skills which is crucial to a well planned and executed event. A professional event planner combines attention to detail and organizational skills with leadership, hard work and a level head to ensure your event or [...]

Comments Off on What Makes a Good Event Planner?

Choosing a Venue for a Corporate Event or Conference

By |2023-03-20T20:58:59+00:00July 1st, 2022|Event Planning, Meeting Services and Coordination|

Questions to ask when choosing a venue for a corporate event or conference Choosing the right corporate event venue or conference venue is critical to the success of the event. Each venue will have its advantages and disadvantages, but knowing what to look for and what questions to ask can help ensure your conference [...]

Comments Off on Choosing a Venue for a Corporate Event or Conference

What makes Monona Terrace the best outdoor venue in Madison, Wisconsin

By |2023-04-05T17:46:46+00:00June 12th, 2021|Event Planning, Weddings|

Six things to consider when choosing an outdoor venue Outdoor events have been and continue to be increasingly popular venue choices. We love them just like you! And, in our opinion, the key to hosting a successful outdoor event comes down to finding the perfect venue. As the best outdoor venue in Madison, Wisconsin, [...]

Comments Off on What makes Monona Terrace the best outdoor venue in Madison, Wisconsin

The Top 5 Questions to Ask a Venue Before Booking Your Event

By |2023-04-24T15:05:26+00:00April 9th, 2021|Event Planning, In Madison, Meeting Services and Coordination|

Questions to ask before booking your event Booking an event requires careful attention to detail and a foundation of knowing what you require from the venue you would like to rent. But sometimes, the most obvious questions can be the ones we forget to ask. Lucky for you, we've answered every question big or [...]

Comments Off on The Top 5 Questions to Ask a Venue Before Booking Your Event

Convention Center Rentals and COVID restrictions

By |2023-04-05T17:47:40+00:00March 15th, 2021|Event Planning, In Madison, Meeting Services and Coordination, Weddings|

Things To Know About Monona Terrace Room Rentals and Coronavirus We have long been champions of the importance of expecting the unexpected. And, while no planner or venue could have predicted Coronavirus or this past year, we have and will continue to adapt to safely orchestrate your incredible. Here is what you can expect [...]

Comments Off on Convention Center Rentals and COVID restrictions

Five Things Savvy Planners Always Do

By |2023-04-24T15:05:36+00:00November 11th, 2019|Event Planning, Meeting Services and Coordination|

And that you can start doing today. Aiming for a near-perfect event? Innovative organizers have a few tricks up their sleeves. We’ve taken note and gathered a few of our favorites. 1.  Make technology work for you. Event management apps promote cohesive coordination and clarify the expectation of who’s doing what—and when. Even complex [...]

Comments Off on Five Things Savvy Planners Always Do

Branded Pens and Water Bottles

By |2023-04-24T15:06:09+00:00May 16th, 2019|Event Planning, Meeting Services and Coordination|

Branded Pens and Ten smart goodie-bag ideas for your corporate event There’s no shortage of swag options out there. While no one wants to drag home cheaply made stuff—which is why it ends up in the trash—event attendees do appreciate useful branded items. Luckily, there are plenty to choose from. We picked five of [...]

Comments Off on Branded Pens and Water Bottles

Emergency Preparedness for Planners

By |2023-04-24T15:06:23+00:00March 19th, 2019|Event Planning, Meeting Services and Coordination|

Stay cool by expecting the unexpected Being ready for anything. It’s part of what elevates good event planners to great. Still, it can be overwhelming to imagine every possible emergency scenario and how to react. In fact, there are entire companies that do only that! But even without the help of a pro, you [...]

Comments Off on Emergency Preparedness for Planners

What Millennials Want in an Event

By |2023-04-24T15:06:39+00:00February 5th, 2019|Event Planning, Meeting Services and Coordination|

Millennials - four ways to engage this influential group Millennials, who make up one third of the U.S. population, have a surprise for the rest of us. Despite their stereotype as “kids glued to their phones,” 75 percent of these 18- to 34-year-olds say they value experiences over things, according to Eventbrite. That makes [...]

Comments Off on What Millennials Want in an Event

Gather Pre-Event Intel

By |2023-04-24T15:06:49+00:00October 24th, 2018|Event Planning, Meeting Services and Coordination|

How to Gather Pre-Event Intel and increase your chance for success. Guessing-games have no place in event planning anymore. That’s because it’s easier than ever to get information about your audience’s wants and expectations—even before registration or arrival. How do you tap into that fountain of information? Here are three simple ways. Just ask! [...]

Comments Off on Gather Pre-Event Intel