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There are so many steps involved when planning a wedding. In fact, it can be overwhelming and stressful for someone unfamiliar with special event planning. This article is the beginning of a series that will help explain how to plan a wedding.
One of the first steps when...
by Andrea Wyn Schall
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February 28, 2011
It is always best when determining your wedding planning budget to start with an initial number and decide what elements you want to include at your wedding reception. For example, I am working with a bride right now who had a preliminary budget in mind and found her wedding reception venue....
by Eric Wasnick
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August 31, 2010
A useful iPhone and iPad app for event planners has finally hit the marketplace! Howard Givner, former CEO of North American Global Events Group and founder of Paint The Town Red, Inc, has introduced a revolutionary iPhone resource for event professionals. According to Givner, the...
Many novice event planners who desire to advance their careers can easily confuse an event planning certification program with an event planning certificate program. Event certificate programs are offered by educational institutions (typically colleges and universities). These...
The article below was originally published by Andrea Wyn Schall on her ‘A Wynning Event’ blog. Andrea, owner of A Wynning Event has been a special event planner for over 15 years, and she is the event planner for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has taken her knowledge and...
by Eric Wasnick
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May 23, 2010
Let's face it— Twitter these days is quite confusing... Between the spammers and bots that have taken hold, it can be difficult to find the best folks to follow. I've compiled a list of useful twitter accounts for those in the event planning business. Enjoy!
Followers: 472
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President of 5th Ave Digital and photography aficionado, Elizabeth Beskin, is our newest contributor for the Great Places Blog. Twice a month, she will be discussing the photography business as it pertains to the event planning industry. In the below, article Beskin discusses strategies for...
by Eric Wasnick
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January 27, 2010
Today, Apple announced the planned release of its latest revolutionary computing incarnation. The Apple iPad was unveiled at an exclusive event in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The new device looks similar to an iPhone, only significantly larger and more...
by Eric Wasnick
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June 18, 2009
Hello and welcome to Great Places’ new blog for our On The Radar column!!
Its been a cool June, but global warming dictates that it’s gonna get warmer. Therefore, as the weather heats up outside Great Places will continue to “break a sweat” relentlessly searching...
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The Great Places Directory Blog provides venue reviews and updates, as well as event planning resources catering specifically to the event planning community.
Our staff and contributors post the latest information for event planners on Event News, Meeting Trends,Event Planning and Production,Catering for Events, Private Dining,Social Media for Events and Photography and Video for Events.
