Awards Evenings and the Danger of Forty Categories

How to plan an awards evening successfully.
November 9, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I’ve spent two decades watching people pour thousands of pounds into velvet stage runners and gold-leafed programs, only to have ...

Asking Guests to Fly and What That Means

Explaining how destination weddings work for guests.
November 9, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I’ve spent two decades watching people fall in love with Pinterest boards, only to watch them crumble when they realize ...

Scaling From Fifty to Five Hundred

Tips on how to cater for large numbers.
November 8, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I once watched a wedding planner spend forty minutes debating the exact shade of sage for the linen napkins while ...

Resetting a Room in Forty Minutes

How turnarounds are managed in forty minutes.
November 5, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
If you spend enough time reading wedding blogs, you’ll start to believe that a room transition is some sort of ...

Moving Guests Between Rooms Cleanly

How to handle multiple spaces in one venue.
November 4, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I once watched a wedding planner spend forty minutes debating the exact shade of sage green for the lounge upholstery, ...

Outdoor Catering in Heat and Rain

How to plan catering for outdoor events.
November 3, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I once watched a bride weep—not because of the vows, but because her “dream” garden wedding had turned into a ...

The Breaks Are the Reason People Came

Understanding how conferences are structured.
November 2, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
If you look at any glossy event planner’s brochure, they’ll tell you that how conferences are structured is all about ...

Planning a Second Wedding Well

Learning how second weddings differ when planning.
November 1, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I’ve spent eighteen years watching people throw money at things they don’t need, and if there is one thing that ...