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Notes on Planning

What we have learned running events, written down so you can use it whether or not you hire us.

Reading a Venue Before You Sign

Planning

A venue walkthrough is not a tour. It is a survey. Here is the list we run through before anyone signs anything, and the questions that save the most money later.

A Realistic Timeline for a Corporate Event

Corporate

Working backwards from the date, week by week: when to lock the venue, when the headcount stops moving, and the three deadlines that quietly decide everything else.

What to Ask a Caterer Before You Book

Catering

Price per head is the least useful number on a catering quote. These are the questions that tell you what you are actually buying, and where two quotes that look identical are not.

Planning a Celebration of Life When You Are Not Ready To

Celebrations

The decisions come at the worst possible time, and there are more of them than anyone expects. A short, plain list of what actually has to be decided, and what can wait.

Floral Design Without Overspending

Design

Flowers are the line item that moves most between quotes, and the one clients most often feel they overpaid for. Where the money actually goes, and the three choices that change the total.

Outdoor Events in the Bay Area

Planning

The weather is rarely the problem. Wind, temperature swing after sunset, and the ground you are standing on cause more trouble than rain ever does.

How to Choose the Perfect Theme for Your Private Event

Design

Choosing the perfect theme for your private event can transform a simple gathering into a memorable experience. A walk through purpose, guest list, budget, venue and atmosphere.