Every year, the stars are consulted, the cards laid out, and the devotees of event planning and execution make their predictions about what innovations, fads, and style shifts will dominate the next four seasons. Are their predictions accurate? Mostly —

Any event where people are going to dance — whether it’s a wedding or a quinceañera or a nonprofit mixer — can benefit from having a dance floor that enhances the atmosphere. If your dance floor is too small, people

Lighting has an amazing effect on your event — too much, and everything looks overexposed, uninviting, and banal. Too little, and you create safety issues, discourage socialization, and everything looks the same even if you poured your heart into the

Seasoned event planners have a short list of go to indoor venues that host business seminars, class reunions, and civic fundraisers. However, even the most experienced event planners have trouble deciding on the right tent for an outdoor event, whether

Event planners have their plates full, so to speak. They have to coordinate everything from the sit down dinner to the night’s entertainment. Murphy’s Law has special relevance for event planners, as anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

Experienced event planners remember the days when event invitations went out by snail mail. The invitations included an RSVP deadline that came back via snail mail as well. Electronic mail changed the invitation paradigm, and for the better. Email event

Logistics. We often refer to logistics when discussing military planning and organization. A four-star general goes on and on about the importance of logistics for military maneuvers both at home and overseas. Well, logistics plays an important role in pulling

All of the brainstorming, planning, and organizing of your special event loses its effectiveness, with a lack of a strong promotional strategy. Whether you plan to throw a wedding reception or class reunion based on a theme, you must get

They say that the more links you have in a fence, the stronger the fence. The same principle applies to planning and running an event. You can never have enough partners forged by developing key relationships. From suppliers to entertainment

You need to create an event budget. Check. Then, you search for the best venue for the event. Check. Working closely with vendors, you secure contracts for event rental services, as well as food and beverage products. Check. You need