• How to design an event floor plan that improves guest flow and experience

    How to design an event floor plan that improves guest flow and experience

    Written by Dianna Candido When you plan an event, it’s easy to focus on what guests will see, taste, and experience. Trust us, we know deciding whether you want hydrangeas or peonies and what local cheese you want for your appetizers is exciting… But equally important is how guests will enjoy all of those pieces,…

  • How to Handle Waste Management and Sustainability for Your Bay Area Event

    How to Handle Waste Management and Sustainability for Your Bay Area Event

    Written by: Dianna Candido The difference between a clean close and a chaotic one starts before the first guest arrives. Planning an event means managing a hundred details at once. The flowers, the catering, the guest list — those are the details that get attention. Waste management (unsurprisingly) usually lands at the bottom of the…

  • The Best Strategies for Event Load-In & Load-Out Planning

    The Best Strategies for Event Load-In & Load-Out Planning

    Written by: Dianna Candido At Unica, we talk a lot about things that get overlooked. Logistics. Permits. Production.  There’s a good reason for that. When you plan an event, it’s easy to focus on the glamorous side of things — the unparalleled decor, the trendy catering company you’re dying to show off, the DJ that…

  • What Event Logistics Actually Look Like — And What Most People Forget to Plan For

    What Event Logistics Actually Look Like — And What Most People Forget to Plan For

    Written by: Dianna Candido The inside scoop on event set-up, delivery, and event equipment rentals. It’s easy to get caught up on all the fun details when planning an event. Picking out the color and theme feels more exciting than whether or not you’ll need a truck to load in all your equipment rentals, but…

  • How to Heat an Outdoor Event: Your Guide for Tents, Patios, and Outdoor Venues

    How to Heat an Outdoor Event: Your Guide for Tents, Patios, and Outdoor Venues

    Plus 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid Written by: Dianna Candido Outdoor events can give you everything you and your guests want for an event—charm, energy, ambiance, a stunning view.  But it also comes with the weather.  It’s easy to focus on things like catering, entertainment, and decor, but none of those things can make up…