Unique Venues

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Winter Wonderland Weddings: 25 Dreamy Venues for Your Winter Celebration Getting married is a magical experience in and of itself, but an easy way to add some extra elegance and whimsy is to host your special day in winter. Nestled in the Lookout Mountain Nature Preserve, this fabulous venue is enveloped by natural beauty.

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MARCH 10, 2023

The Magnificent Mile in the heart of Downtown Chicago is a popular corridor for attractions, restaurants, museums, and even venues. In fact, some of our favorite Chicago meeting venues and special event venues are located along the Magnificent Mile.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Outdoor spaces add a truly memorable element to events. Whether it’s for a mixer, appetizers before a reception dinner, or a relaxing breakout in between business sessions, event planners look for venues with outdoor space options to add to their itinerary. Check out our Top Picks for Venues with Rooftop or Terrace Spaces.

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APRIL 21, 2021

Each year hundreds of thousands of events flow through the Washington D.C, With it comes a myriad of great venues to choose from leaving planners at times overwhelmed on where to turn for their next event. Located on Michigan Avenue just three miles north of the Capitol Building and other famous D.C.

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JANUARY 7, 2020

Productivity is highest when business meetings are held at venues that can accommodate technology needs and provide the right resources and environment to get down to business. We’ve compiled our list for Top Pick venues that will foster productivity and help you get the job done. Conferences@Johns Hopkins University. Radnor, PA.

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JULY 19, 2022

Did you know that college and university campuses are an ideal venue location? These venue types may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you start planning your conference or event, but they should be! The Center features over 38,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space to suit all your event’s needs.

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Endless Events

MARCH 28, 2018

If you are an event planner, you know that outdoor events and festivals have been, and continue to be increasingly popular venues choices. This is why we included unique outdoor venues in our 2018 event trends. But how do you pick the right venue? Well, let’s begin with this; your venue is important.

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EventUp

OCTOBER 10, 2019

So, you're planning an event, but you don't know where to start. The best place is by picking a venue, which can help you along with the rest of the steps. Since events can range widely in what they offer, it's smart to consider each of the available categories and go from there. Restaurants.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

a Chicago, IL – When planning a gathering with hundreds of attendees like a conference, corporate retreat, trade show, expo, or concert, selecting a venue is equally as important as selecting the destination. Planners choose to book the Museum for a variety of events when selecting Chicago as the destination of choice.

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life. progresses forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, live event venues are getting ready to reopen. The talent buyers, general managers and sales team all work together to make mutually beneficial decisions for the venues and the clients.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 19, 2019

Looking to plan an event in the Motor City? Check out this list of 20 incredible Detroit event venues. It became a city in 1815 and was a focal point of Michigan from its beginning. Speaking of tech, you may need some event management software if you’re hoping to plan an event in Detroit. Capacity: 5,000.

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The Planner's Lounge

MARCH 1, 2024

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. My odyssey in the enchanting world of event planning and design began in 2002, a time when my passion for creating memorable experiences was ignited. What inspires you?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Along with the restaurants and stores that now call the station home, a music-cued lightshow plays across the ceiling of the grand hall each evening, while seasonal events such as the Polar Express Train Ride cycle through. It reopened as a venue and hotel in 1985, and has remained a mainstay of downtown St. There is a magic to St.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2023

of event space, 40 breakout rooms and 46 event rooms. of event space, 62 meeting rooms, and the 14,000-square-foot Garden Terrace, which can be half covered. The event is free to the public. Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park looks toward the city’s skyline, Lake Michigan and Millennium Park. mile layout.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2016

There’s definitely a meetings and events correlation among the top 10 historic hotels in the 2016 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. It seems that special events are as much a part of these treasured venues as the dates in which they first broke ground. of elegant event space. The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs.

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Momencio

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Welcome to the Topic “Sustainability in Event Planning: Strategies for Eco-Friendly Events” For good reason, event sustainability is one of the fastest-growing themes in the meetings sector. Today’s event professionals are more environmentally concerned than ever before and are already helping preserve the globe.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Editor’s Note: In a world where planners are facing increasing demands and shrinking budgets, Smart Meetings asked Don Welsh, president and CEO of Destinations International, how his members can help event professionals in the planning and execution of their events around the world. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventUp

JUNE 20, 2019

The Windy City offers dozens of event locations, but which is best? We’ve sorted through the best Chicago wedding venues , so you can start planning your dream day. Small Venues. When gathering just your closest family and friends, it’s nice to know that these quaint venues raise the bar. Mid Sized Venues.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

Having your event in the Midwest region of the United States is a wonderful idea. Beautiful Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri is a go-to venue for any kind of social or professional business event. We just love Galena, Illinois as an event location – limited only by your event planning imagination.

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MAY 18, 2022

Discover a world of possibilities for your wedding at The Museum of Science and Industry, the premier wedding event venue in Chicago, Illinois. The event planning professionals at the Museum always say, “We have events down to a science!” ” And they certainly do.

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

In this region, the University of Illinois Conferences & Special Events is home to a 1,400-acre campus with high-tech classroom spaces, lounges, and overnight accommodations for up to 1,800 people and a dedicated event staff to help plan it all. Central Michigan University. Michigan State University. Springfield, MO.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

Home to the most breweries in the country, a Michelin-approved restaurant scene, cutting-edge museums and performance venues, Chicago is the perfect host city for when you want to keep attendees engaged both on and off the clock. Are you ready to plan your next event in America’s favorite city? Choose Chicago is here to help.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 2, 2019

Events are a time for individuals to come together and learn something new. They’re a time for event planners to provide guests with an experience they’ll remember. In fact, 91 percent of event planners measure whether or not an event is successful based on attendee satisfaction, according to EventMB.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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JUNE 14, 2021

Mazmanian is director of account services, live events for virtual event platform Bluewater Technologies in Wixom, Michigan. Volm is senior vice president of sales and success for virtual and hybrid events platform Hubilo Technologies. In 2017, Pierce earned the Rising Star award with the property. BJ Mazmanian.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Bowling lanes serve as a great venue for a company holiday party or a night out on the town during a conference. Many facilities have the capability to project your event’s or brand’s logo or messaging on screens at the end of each lane. The original location in Brooklyn has 16 lanes and can host private events of up to 600 attendees.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

For a planner, having a Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) as a partner in planning a meeting or event is like having a best man or maid of honor to help plan your wedding.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Embracing the metropolitan hubbub of their surroundings, a few new venues rise above the rest. Hotel Julian, Chicago Bringing renewed life to a previously neglected building on Chicago’s Michigan Ave, this new property is infused with the best flavors of Chicago, and aims to blend modern design and energy with warmth and hospitality.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 16, 2019

The largest convention center in the Western hemisphere is a state-of-the-art venue with a lot of personality. Perched near the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago’s sprawling McCormick Place is the anchor of one of the city’s most up-and-coming communities. Choose Chicago can help you plan your next event.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2019

And when a cancellation happens within a few weeks of the event dates, the payment is often for the full amount that was due to the supplier. Planners dealing with an event cancellation can obtain a voucher from a contracted supplier to be posted to the website under the specific product/service category, along with an asking price.

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JANUARY 16, 2019

From the Field Museum of Natural History to Shedd Aquarium to the renowned collections at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, these world-class venues offer sophisticated cultural experiences in unique settings. Ready to plan your next event? Southern Comfort. Sunshine in the City.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Among the many ideas being circulated, increasing the amount of meetings and events being held on campus is starting to surface as one of the more lucrative opportunities for universities. Join the movement for a better event. It may just be a matter of marketing your venue offerings in a new way to a corporate audience.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Don’t Just Plan an Event…Plan an EXPERIENCE! Check our latest list of unique venues…with unique experiences. They have everything you need for a successful event - plus offer unique experiences that your guests will remember for years to come. By: Brian Finn, Marketing Advisor. Head on Over to Hawk Hill.

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AUGUST 22, 2022

The Chicago Southland is enthusiastically ready to assist you in planning your regional meetings and events! We pride ourselves on stellar service and going the extra mile in assisting all planners, regardless of meeting or event size. With multiple event spaces, Thornton Distilling Co. Looking to stay indoors? in Thornton.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Mary Manier, CTA, works in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as d irector of sales at Experience Grand Rapids. As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Manier discusses her passion for the events industry. I listen closely to meeting planner needs.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 4, 2022

At Unique Venues, our first thought about destination weddings is not about the weather; instead, we think of destinations where your wedding will be absolutely magical. With one of these venues listed below, we guarantee your special day will be nothing short of amazing. The pavilion’s interior is warm and inviting.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 22, 2017

With more groups heading out of the boardroom and into creative locations , why not schedule an event in a cozy space with great food and a wine tasting guided by a sommelier? These seven wine cellar meeting venues prove that groups don’t have to head to Napa or Bordeaux to gather among grapes. Casa de Uco. The Apiary.

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