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Creative Silent Auction Ideas That Boost Fundraising Results
Silent auctions are a staple of fundraising galas, but donor fatigue is real. If your guests see the same generic gift baskets and restaurant vouchers year after year, their willingness to bid high amounts will dwindle. To maximize revenue for your non-profit, you...
Choosing the Perfect Serving Style – Buffet, Plated or Stations
When planning your reception or banquet, you generally have three main options: plated dinner, traditional buffet or interactive stations. Food can be the largest line item in an event budget, but the way you serve that food is just as important as what's on the menu....
Essential Questions to Ask the Event Venue
Whether you are planning a corporate gala or a wedding reception, you need to look past the surface and ask four critical questions before signing a contract. Walking into a potential event venue can be overwhelming. You are immediately struck by the aesthetic, the...
How to Comfortably Transition Guests from Ceremony to Reception
One of the most overlooked aspects of wedding planning is that "in-between" time. You have spent months planning the perfect ceremony and designing a stunning reception, but that one hour that connects those two events is sometimes forgotten to give a plan. This time...
Your Perfect Wedding – Intimate vs. Grand
One of your first big wedding decisions is also one of the most defining: how many people will witness your vows? The size of your celebration shapes everything else—the venue, the budget, the vibe, and ultimately, the memories you'll create. There isn’t a universal...
Choosing Between a Destination Wedding and a Hometown Celebration
This is one of the biggest decisions you'll make: celebrating your nuptials at home or meet up with your loved ones at somewhere extraordinary? Both options have their magic and the right choice depends on what matters most to you as a couple. Hometown Weddings A...
Is It Better to Hire a Wedding Planner?
Fresh off your engagement high, you might be wondering: can we handle wedding planning ourselves or do we need professional help? The answer isn't one-size-fits-all but understanding how a wedding planner improves the experience will help you decide. What Wedding...
How to Navigate Guest List Drama Like a Pro
If wedding planning has a final boss, it's the guest list. This seemingly simple task—writing down names of people you love—somehow becomes the source of tension, hurt feelings and family politics. But with the ideal approach, you can navigate this minefield with...
The ROI of Your Team Meeting Deserves More Than a Conference Room
The conference room has served its purpose, but if you're still hosting your most important team gatherings in the same space where you hold Tuesday morning check-ins, you're leaving significant value on the table. In-person corporate events held at dedicated venues...
Gala Planning on a Budget – Affordable Luxury
When planning a fundraising gala, you need to have elegance and affordability. The key to creating an impressive event that maximizes your budget lies in choosing a venue that delivers built-in sophistication without requiring expensive add-ons. Let Architecture Do...
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