You don't have the time or resources to plan your upcoming event. Maybe you're a busy bride or an overwhelmed in-house planner or HR employee. You need an event planner, but how do you start? You should be prepared to answer a few key questions. 1. What is the Purpose of your event? Every event planner will want to know the Purpose of your event. They will need to know why you are having an event in the first place in order to judge whether your event was successfully planned. Are you celebrating an important Anniversary? Planning a launch party for a new product? Organizing a company convent ..read more

Everyone loves a good 'ol traditional Holiday. But what about those of us that enjoy branching out? This year's trends offer some great, simple changes to upgrade your Yuletide look as well as decor for the risk-takers out there. Here are 8 trends that are sure to turn heads this Holiday season. 1. Buffalo Plaid If you've been out shopping for Christmas decor AT ALL you've seen the Buffalo Plaid. It's a striking, chunky red and black or black and white check, and it's so easy to add to your current tradition that I had to make this look my #1. 2. Farmhouse Riding the coattails of the Fixer Up ..read more

Every year I do a post about cake trends before wedding season officially kicks off and it is always my most popular blog of the year. I do my research, so you guys don't have to do the legwork yourselves. Because of that, I feel obligated to tell you about the cake trends I've run across, even if I'm not a fan of them, myself. So, I'm just gonna start off by telling you about some of the ones I'm not into. After looking a Bride Magazine and the Knot, I discovered an unusual trend of having tiers of cheese wheels stacked on top of each other. Cheese Wheels. It is being called "The Cheese Cake ..read more

If you've ever watched The Devil Wears Prada, you know from the infamous Blue Sweater scene how fashion trends influence textiles, touching every part of the event industry. By taking a hard look at fashion week each year, we can forecast upcoming fashion trends in events. And this year, it looks like ruffles and feathers took center stage. "How do I incorporate these looks into my events without turning my cake table into a chicken?" you may ask. Here are some Ideas to use the artistry of Fashion Week without turning your wedding cake into grandma's bedspread. 1. Don't take Fashion Week so s ..read more

With Wix Blog, you’re not only sharing your voice with the world, you can also grow an active online community. That’s why the Wix blog comes with a built-in members area - so that readers can easily sign easily up to become members of your blog. What can members do? Members can follow each other, write and reply to comments and receive blog notifications. Each member gets their own personal profile page that they can customize. Tip: You can make any member of your blog a writer so they can write posts for your blog. Adding multiple writers is a great way to grow your content and keep it fres ..read more

When it comes to design, the Wix blog has everything you need to create beautiful posts that will grab your reader's attention. Check out our essential design features. Choose from 8 stunning layouts Your Wix Blog comes with 8 beautiful layouts. From your blog's settings, choose the layout that’s right for you. For example, a tiled layout is popular for helping visitors discover more posts that interest them. Or, choose a classic single column layout that lets readers scroll down and see your post topics one by one. Every layout comes with the latest social features built in. Readers can easil ..read more

We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to manage your blog from anywhere. In this blog post we’ll share the ways you can post to your Wix Blog. Blogging from Your Wix Blog Dashboard On the dashboard, you have everything you need to manage your blog in one place. You can create new posts, set categories and more. To head to your Dashboard, open the Wix Editor and click on Blog > Posts. Blogging from Your Published Site Did you know that you can blog right from your published website? After you publish your site, go to your website’s URL and login with your Wix account. There you can wri ..read more

Whether you're just starting out as a new planner or you're a seasoned pro, every event planner needs a tool kit. No matter how well-planned your event is, there is always some small glitch that needs to be overcome. Your tool kit is your lifeline, your Plan B, and it will save your day. So, grab a duffel bag and start stuffing! TOOLS: - Scissors (2 pair) - Wire Snips - Cable Ties (Zip Ties) in black and white - Floral Wire - Heavy Fishing Line - Double-sided Carpet Tape - Three Rolls of Duct Tape : Black, White, and Caution Orange - Tape Measure or Laser Measure - Small Spool of Adhesive Hook ..read more

Apps make our lives so much easier and event planners need all they help they can get! From scheduling to theme development, planners have to be logistical wizards as well as creative rock stars. Here is a list of apps that can help us choreograph all of our moving pieces and stay (relatively) sane. 1. AllSeated Allseated is a free online and mobile event planning app/tool that allows you to input floor plans, guest seating charts, arrange event elements in the online CAD program, and create 3D renderings of your event. It's collaborative, which means you can invite your clients and vendors t ..read more

Out with the old and in with the new! As 2018 makes its debut, it brings with it fresh takes on fashion, decor and food. Here are some of my event trend predictions, based on pop culture leanings, social media, movies and TV, and industry taste-makers. Floral While succulents will no longer be featured, they will continue to be popular in centerpieces and bouquets. Loosely arranged, vibrant blooming color combos and contrasting textures with metallic accents will take the place of the highly-styled, hand-tied monochrome bunches so popular in 2017. Themes Past years have seen futuristic theme ..read more