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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

Social Tables

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. What are event vendors? a musical festival).

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5 Proven Strategies to Maximize Your Hotel’s Outdoor Space Bookings This Spring and Summer

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For example: A Spring Bloom Corporate Retreat featuring floral centerpieces and fresh seasonal cuisine. Collaborate with Local Vendors: Partner with florists, entertainers, or caterers to create unique, seasonal offerings that set your venue apart. Highlight these seasonal elements in your marketing.

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Best Project Management Tools for Event Planners

Endless Events

Social Tables really is social—it allows users to easily collaborate and share plans with vendors and team members. Pros: Social Tables makes it easy to connect and collaborate with other vendors, like caterers and entertainers. The program can help event planners find the perfect vendors in their area.

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Thinking Outside the Box: The Power of Unique Venues and Experiences

ADMEI

Imagine holding a team-building retreat in a treehouse village, conducting a brainstorming session in an art gallery, or hosting a product launch in a vintage airplane hangar. DMCs bring to the table an intimate understanding of local venues, vendors, and experiences that can transform a good event into an unforgettable one.

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

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As the definition explains, they can offer detailed insight into nearly every aspect of your event from planning through execution, along with providing valuable connections to local vendors. From entertainment and transportation to venues and safety, a DMC can help you take your next event from good to great.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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How to Plan a Music Festival: 10 Mistakes You’re Making

Endless Events

If there aren’t sources of natural shade around, like trees, then make sure you erect some form of temporary structure, like large tents for event goers (and your event team) to retreat from the sun. There are three critical steps: Rather than selling water at each food vendor, have dedicated water stations. Use local food trucks.