How to Throw a Last-Minute Halloween Party
Venyou | Event Planning
by Elizabeth Thompson
3y ago
Happy Halloween! The scariest, spookiest, and most fun time of year. Halloween parties are a must for all ages but maybe you got in the spirit a little late this year. Still want to throw a party? No problem! Here are the 5 steps to throwing last-minute Halloween party: RSVP First step, guests! You can’t throw a Halloween party without some ghosts, goblins, and ghouls in attendance. Thanks to the power of the internet, you can put together invites in a flash and get a response just as fast. Our favorites are punch bowl and paperlesspost. A huge plus is they are already designed so all you have ..read more
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5 Things Event Planners Look For in a Venue
Venyou | Event Planning
by Elizabeth Thompson
3y ago
Searching for a venue can be stressful and tedious. This is especially true if you are an event planner and your client doesn't already have a venue chosen. There takes countless emails, phone calls, site visits, and expert negotiating skills to book a venue. At Venyou, we want to change that and make that process easier. Before we built our software, we polled over 100+ planners on what they looked for when booking an event venue. Here are a few of their responses: 1. Responsive  "Responsiveness is THE most important part of working with venues. I am a detail-oriented person and if I ca ..read more
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Outdoor Wedding? 5 tips to make it a hit
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by Elizabeth Thompson
3y ago
Happy June! We are in the full swing of all things summer. Most weddings are planned for the season but some are still up in the air deciding should we or shouldn't we do "outdoor". There are a lot of things that could go wrong but fear not, we have put together 5 tips for your outdoor wedding: 1. Always Have A Backup! You can't put together an outdoor wedding without having a backup, whether it be a tent or an indoor venue. The ideal situation is to pick a venue that has the capability to do both. Think farm, country club, barn, or park. These spaces usually have indoor and outdoor acce ..read more
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How to Pick the Perfect Pop-Up
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by Elizabeth Thompson
3y ago
Pop-up shops are all the rage ranging from warehouses to storefronts to bars! You can practically pop-up anywhere. However, if you're thinking of using a pop-up there are a few things to consider. Maximize your experience by following these 4 rules: 1. Location, Location, Location Have you ever been invited to an event but passed due to length of time it would take for you to get there, no parking, or traffic? You probably have. When you're picking a pop-up, keep in mind your guests willingness to get there. One of the most appealing things about a pop-up is the fact that they are in cool ..read more
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The Kentucky Derby Party Guide
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by Elizabeth Thompson
3y ago
There is no where better to be at the kickoff of May than the Kentucky Derby. There is fantastic weather, beautiful horses, and bourbon galore! However, if you're not in Kentucky that doesn't mean you can't celebrate. We have compiled a fantastic list for your derby party no matter where you're located.  1. Bourbon  No one can throw a sufficient Kentucky Derby day party without some fantastic bourbon. If you're a newbie to bourbon, stick to the fan favorites. These brands include Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve, and Maker's Mark. If you really want to impress your guests choose Pappy Va ..read more
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The Cinco De Mayo Recipe List!
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by Elizabeth Thompson
3y ago
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France in the Franco-Mexican War in 1862. In the United States, it has grown into a larger celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. How can you go wrong with guacamole and margaritas? You can't! So, we put together our ultimate Cinco de Mayo recipe list.  Recipe and Instructions from camillestyles.com, photography by ashleigh amoroso Margarita The first and most important on our list is a Prickly Pear Margarita! Recipe serves 6 people: Ingredients: 12 Lime, wedges 1 1/2 cups Lime juice, fresh squeezed 3/4 cup ..read more
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5 Reasons In-Person Meetings Matter
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by Elizabeth Thompson
3y ago
Teleworking and remote working have been great improvements in our workplace making it easier for us to communicate while staying at home. However, it can also leave us feeling confused with where we stand at work and a bit disconnected from our coworkers. We still need team building activities and meetings to stay creative and connected. Here are 5 reasons in-person meeting still matter:    1. Nonverbal Communication Did you know up to 90% of communication is delivered through tone and body language and roughly 10% is communicated through what is actually said? Nonverbal ..read more
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Pick A Flower Like a Professional
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by Elizabeth Thompson
3y ago
"Umm I think I like the one's with the big petals?" Clueless when it comes to flowers? You are not alone. You probably know roses, tulips, and daisies but you may not be aware of other types of blooms that make professional floral arrangements pop! Today, we're going to be introducing 4 different flower types you may want to incorporate to your next event. Using these blooms may trick your friends to thinking you are a pro! 1. Peonies Peonies are native to the Mediterranean region and Asia. Peonies start to bloom in April and last through June. Peonies typically last for 10 days and can g ..read more
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3 Perfect Rainy Day Event Venues
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by Elizabeth Thompson
3y ago
April showers bring May flowers but are the rainy days spoiling your spring fun? It doesn't have to! Here are 3 perfect venue ideas for planning an event on a rainy  day:  1. Greenhouse What better way to feel like you're outdoors than with a greenhouse party? Guests can enjoy the ambiance of the greenery while also staying dry. The best thing about hosting an event at a greenhouse is you already have decor built in! You can pep up your event with bright colors and provide flowers or succulents as take-home gifts. Depending on the size, greenhouses can even hold weddings, galas, and ..read more
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How to Promote Your Venue
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by Elizabeth Thompson
3y ago
Promoting your venue can be tough! Where to start? Pictures? Pricing? Location? It is hard to come up with a strategy to market your extra space. Don't fear, we have you covered. Here are 5 tips to better market your party, event, or wedding venue! 1. Picture perfect Marketing your event venue or vacation home online can be difficult if you do not have clear pictures of your space. Pictures say a thousand words and they can speak even louder when you want that picture to equal a purchase. Having many clear, accurate pictures of your space can not only increase visibility but sharabi ..read more
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