Thursday, September 28, 2017

20 Last-Minute Wedding-Planning Details You Can't Forget About

Your big day is almost here, but that doesn't mean the planning and prepping is done just yet. Make sure you take care of these small (yet crucial!) bridal to-dos before you walk down the aisle.

1. Make Your Music Playlists

2. Assign a Point Person

3. Prepare Tip Envelopes

4. Final Dress Fitting

5. Write a Note to the Groom

6. Finalize Your Wedding Ceremony and Vows

7. Confirm Delivery Times

8. Display Extra Decor

9. Hair Removal

10. Pack for the Honeymoon

11. Finalize Your Getting-Ready Timeline

12. Confirm Any Backup Plans

13. Ask a Family Member to Bring Home Cards and Gifts

14. Give Your Caterer a Final Head Count

15. Pack Day-Of Essentials

16. Pick Up Rings

17. Package Your Favors

18. Get Your Marriage License

19. Create a Day-Of Schedule

20. Get a Wedding-Ready Manicure and Pedicure

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

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The 7 Worst Wedding Planning Tips Every Bride Should Avoid

When you're engaged and jumping on the wedding planning train, advice will suddenly start to surround you.So when all of this advice is coming into your life, sometimes unwarranted, it's important to recognize what advice is actually helpful and what advice should be, well, kicked to the curb. Want to know to spot terrible advice? Well, here are seven wedding planning tips you should 100% avoid.

1. Skimp on the Food

2. Improve Your Vows

3. Wait for Your Wedding Dress to Go on Sale

4. Skip the Open Bar and Do BYOB

5. Don't Compare Your Wedding

6. Randomize the Seating Assignments

7. DIY as Much as You Can

Monday, September 25, 2017

"I think there’s a time and place for any kind of music.

"I think there’s a time and place for any kind of music. Just as you never eat the same type of food all year round." 

How To Stage Manage Your Wedding (In Six Mostly Easy Steps)

1. Get Organized

2. Make Backup Plans

3. Find the Missing Details

4. Hire a Wedding Stage Manager or Sweet Talk a Friend

5. Practice

6. Relax, Get Married

Friday, September 22, 2017

7 easy ways to take the stress out of wedding planning

Planning a wedding is notoriously stressful. But for wedding planners, putting on a huge event is a piece of cake.

1. Set a budget.

2. Prioritize.

3. Consider your guests.

4. Use online planning resources.

5. Don't forget to have fun.

6. Make it personal.

7. If you can afford it, hire a professional.

Thursday, September 21, 2017

What to DIY vs. What to Leave to the Pros on Your Wedding Day

Handling some wedding tasks yourself can be a great way to personalize your event and save money.

SMART DIY CHOICES:

Invitations & Other Paper Items

Decor Items

Fashion Accessories

Favors

LEAVE THESE TO THE EXPERTS:

Music

Food

Flowers

Photos

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

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8 Things You Need to Know If You Aren't Hiring a Wedding Planner

With dozens of decisions (colors! cake! flowers!) and dozens more logistical details, planning nuptials can daunt even the most intrepid couple. It's no wonder that so many choose to hire a wedding planner to coordinate their big day so they can focus on the fun. But if you're up for handling it on your own, you can pull it off — as long as you approach it with a pro's mindset.

1. Hire a Pro on a Limited Basis

2. If You Go DIY, Know Where to Start

3. Think Twice Before Hiring Family & Friends

4. Be Ready to Tackle the Basics

5. Choose Organizational Tools Wisely

6. Be Diligent When Hiring Vendors

7. Anticipate Challenges

8. Keep the Process in Perspective

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

"I'm of the opinion that as a DJ

"I'm of the opinion that as a DJ you must always play what you love and ignore what's 'trendy', because true passion always eclipses what's fashionable, and quality is always fashionable." 

7 Productivity Tips for Event Planners

Event planning is one of the most demanding fields. With multiple stakeholders and tight budgets, a good planner is equal parts economist, social worker and magician. And the best-of-the-best are true output masters, able to tackle mountains of tasks.

1. Incorporate “no” into your daily vocabulary.

2. Establish a project manager system.

3. Take time to tune your instrument.

4. Stop trying to be so darn creative.

5. Become a master “monotasker.”

6. Routine. Routine. Routine.

7. Eat the frogs first.

Monday, September 18, 2017

15 Reasons Why Everyone Should Marry A Montrealer

1. They Will Introduce You To Poutines

2. They Will Take You To A Rooftop Terrasse

3. They Are Full Of Diversity

4. They Can Speak Two Languages

5. They Have A Great Style

6. They Play Hockey And Will Teach You How To Skate

7. They Will Take You To Unique Restaurants

8. They Will Bring You To Festivals

9. They Will Teach You To Avoid Potholes

10.They Will Introduce You To Smoked Meat Sandwiches

11.They Will Take You To A Habs Game

12.They Will Buy You A Bagel Every Morning

13.They Will Teach You How To Avoid Traffic Because Of Construction

14.You'll BIXI Everywhere together

15.They Will Teach You To Love Winter

Friday, September 15, 2017

10 Essential Event Planning Tips

While there's almost always something that goes wrong during the event planning and execution process, a good event planner is well-prepared and ready to take on the challenges.

We've put together a list of 10 essential event planning tips to help you put together a successful event.

1. Set clear goals and objectives

2. Gather the right (and reliable) team

3. Get to know your stakeholders and target audience

4. Create a plan - and always be one step ahead

5. Select a location and a date

6. Brand your event

7. Promote your event

8. Take note & take notes

9. Say "thank you" to attendees

10.Measure success

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

You Imagine It - We Plan It


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Monday, September 11, 2017

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Announcing PCDJ DEX 3.9 With Party Tyme Karaoke Subscription

DEX 3.9 introduces an exciting new in-app partnership with Party Tyme Karaoke. The Party Tyme Karaoke Subscription is available directly in the DEX 3 Browser -- browse, search, stream and/or download from a large collection of pitch-perfect HD karaoke songs. DEX 3.9 is the most versatile DJ and KJ solution for today's working DJ!

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Friday, September 8, 2017

Simple Event Planner

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Complicated Event?


Planning a networking event, fundraiser, conference or gala? Omega Design Events will make it happen!

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Get Hypnotized By These New Blizzard Lights

Do we have your whole attention? Introducing Blizzard Lighting’s mesmerizing new hypnotic ring moving heads, the Hypno™ Beam + Hypno™ Spot! Both compact and lightweight models allow for independent DMX control of beam and LED ring effects for the ultimate flexibility in lighting design.

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Friday, September 1, 2017