Particularly for novice planners, planning any size event can be a major ordeal. Not only are there a lot of different aspects to consider, but there is a lot of time involved in coordinating everything so it comes together perfectly for your event. Even in our experience with planning, we still have some big hurdles—so …
Tag Archive: planning 101
Jul
11
InstEvent Planning Tip #3
Planning Tip #3: Venues understand that not every event requires a huge space, so many spaces can be split into two or more spaces in order to accommodate smaller parties. It also goes the other way. Smaller spaces can often be paired with adjoining spaces in order to make more room for bigger groups. Happy …
Jun
28
Bon Apétit!
With the start of NYC Summer Restaurant Week on July 11th, we’re sure many of you are planning on sampling some of the finest food that the city has to offer! One of the best things about New York is that there are so many different restaurants with such a wide variety of cuisines that …
Jun
28
InstEvent Planning Tip #2
Planning Tip #2: Always make sure you consider all costs into your budget. The venue, flowers, music, decorations, catering, and drinks all have their price, so make sure you can fit them all into your budget! Happy Planning! – The Event Mavens
Jun
22
InstEvent Planning Tip #1
Planning Tip #1: Need a fantastic space? Event planners often have insider knowledge about the hottest and best places for your particular event. Your next event could be at a place you never even considered! Happy Planning! – The Event Mavens
Jun
13
Running the Math on Minimums
When trying to figure out the total cost of your event, you will want to consider food and beverage minimums. Plain and simple, a minimum is the amount of money that you must spend on food and drinks at the venue in order to secure a private space. Venues often offer a food and beverage …
Jun
01
Let’s start at the beginning!
Where Do I Start? Birthdays, fundraisers, weddings, graduations—no matter what the occasion, there is almost always an opportunity for planning an event. And while seeing your event come together is exciting, the process of making it all happen can be a bit overwhelming. There are many different things to consider from the moment you start …
Jun
01
Event Tips from the InstEvent Event Mavens
Here at InstEvent, we know first hand how hard it is to plan an event. The good news is that we are here to help! This week we are kicking off a weekly event planning tip series. Our work in the event trenches gives us plenty to write about every week. However, let us …