Festivals get a lot of criticism for generating plastic waste and leaving rubbish at the site. But it is possible to host a plastic-free festival. We use plastic for so many things. You might think it is practically impossible to organise a plastic-free festival. I mean, plastic is certainly handy when it comes to travelling [...]
Catering for large crowds can be a daunting task. You need to work out additional quantities and your workload is vastly increased. In fact, some people find it so challenging that they would rather hire a caterer than do it themselves. But although catering for large crowds is hard work, it is definitely rewarding. Furthermore, [...]
A good event manager knows that a successful event targets the right audience and them keeps them engaged throughout. But what about millennial events? Millennials are the generation born between 1980 and 2000. They are tech-savvy with a larger percentage attending college or higher education than baby boomers. This generation is not going to sit [...]
On Sunday 31st March we celebrate the mums in our lives, and if you want to treat yours to a more thoughtful Mother’s Day gift this year, we have some great ideas. You might be a parent of a young child in charge of organising a present for your partner. Or you could be a [...]
Earth Day falls on April 22nd, and it is a great reminder for us to take steps towards a greener way of life. As we spend a large number of hours at work, it makes sense to extend this philosophy to the workplace. So whether you have regular meetings or host events, we have put [...]
Second weddings can introduce all kinds of dilemmas. For example, who is expected to pay and should you invite the children? Couples getting married for the second time will want to make sure their wedding is as special as the first. The great thing about second weddings it that they are generally a lot more [...]
It’s half-term again. Some parents might have the week jam-packed with interesting trips and days out, but for others, finding exciting half-term activities can be difficult, especially if you are watching your budget. It is hard to think of fun things to do on a regular basis every time your children are off school. But [...]
More people are renting houses and apartments these days. But with rental prices increasing it can be hard to decorate when you are renting on a budget. Before you try and make your rental look like home you should always read your tenant agreement. Some landlords are pretty flexible about things like painting walls and [...]
Sometimes queues are inevitable, but that doesn’t mean your waiting guests should be bored or uncomfortable. A good event manager will do everything in their power to ensure guests have as short a wait as possible. However, there are some occasions where a delay is necessary. For example, if the event has security checks or [...]
So you’ve managed to bag this amazing large venue; the only problem is that it’s too big for your event. You don’t want to give it up because of the location or the history or the elegance of it. So how do you make it appear full or more intimate to your clients? By using [...]
