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Will Wedding Venues Negotiate the Price?  

Milestone Events Group

Will Wedding Venues Negotiate the Price? . When considering different wedding venues, it is helpful to understand what might be negotiable and what is not. . Venues tend not to be very flexible with their pricing, but a few factors will influence their willingness to negotiate: . . www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com . .

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Is a Wedding Planner Worth It?

Milestone Events Group

She (or he) can recommend the best vendors for your particular celebration and potentially negotiate deals you would not get otherwise as they have ongoing relationships. . . A wedding planner can help to manage the budget. They are there to make cost-saving recommendations, negotiate with vendors and keep you on track.

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7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More

Smart Meetings

Previously, she was director of sales and revenue at The Joule in Dallas as well as reservations and revenue manager at The Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, Florida, and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market.

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HelmsBriscoe COO Greg Marlark Talks Rebranding

Connect Your Meetings

HelmsBriscoe COO Greg Malark came to the events management company 15 years ago. It’s also the hallmark of a company celebrating its 25th anniversary this year as one of the industry’s leading site-selection agencies. While that would make Malark a lifer at some organizations, he’s a relative newbie at HelmsBriscoe. “We

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2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes

Connect Your Meetings

Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Clapes discusses his passion for the events industry. and marry my interest in event coordination with the non-profit sector. Connect with Clapes on Instagram.

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The Event-Changing Magic of Site Visits

SmartMeetings

The experts at venue sourcing and event management company Conference Care have some suggestions (and a detail checklist) for making the most of these essential tours. Negotiate Terms. It can be difficult to predict exactly how many delegates will actually attend your event. Evaluate Access. Just Do It.

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

So after a period of searching, I discovered Capterra, and subsequently, an enjoyment in writing about event management software. Not unlike starting an event planning business. Just like any other industry, prior experience is essential to starting a successful event business. Networking Events. Corporate Events.