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Should Your Next Event Be Indoors or Outdoors? Here’s What the Professionals Say
Written by: Dianna Candido Everything is perfect. Flawless — the bride and groom captured in an instant by the photographer who has been waiting for this exact moment. Music starts to play, and guests cheer the happy couple as the energy of the moment moves through the crowd. Now, pause. Were you picturing this scene…
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From Kitchen to Table: Essential Characteristics of an Exceptional Caterer
Julia Mina Photography & Kara Tiller Photography Written by: Dianna Candido Here’s How Top Bay Area Caterers Create Memorable Dining Experiences On this side of the table, catering seems straightforward. You speak with a caterer a few times to nail down details. Then, on the day of your event, food magically appears, satisfying your guests and…
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What to Consider Before Choosing Your Event Venue
Written by: Dianna Candido Plus, the one thing that surprises most people planning events. Photo: Oshman Family JCC Palo Alto You’re doing the research, combing through articles, and taking notes of cool event spaces in your area. And as you’re scrolling through endless lists of the most notable venues in town, you keep recalling certain…
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What Really Makes an Event Run Smoothly? A Behind-the-Scenes Chat with A Bay Area Event Pro
Written by: Dianna Candido When it comes to planning events, there’s one key element that people forget to prioritize. It’s easy to let some things fall under the event planning radar when there are so many things to organize. There are the obvious big elements (venue, catering, entertainment, etc.). Then there are all the small…
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A Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse of Working With A Party Planner
Written by Dianna Candido What it’s Like, Plus 3 Reasons Hiring a Party Planner is a No-Brainer If you’ve never worked with a party planner for an event, now is the time to start. Asap. Yesterday. It may seem like an extra expense, but partnering with professionals like Myri Dujovne, Founder and Head Party Thrower…
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How to Pick the Perfect Tent for Your Tented Event
Written by Dianna Candido If you’re considering a tented event, congratulations — you’ve landed on the sweet spot between trendy and practical. These days, tented events are holding strong on the popularity scale. And for good reason! The right tent allows you to… All this sounds pretty great. But if your event tent is the…
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Venue Spotlight: Hidden Gems in the Bay Area
Written by Dianna Candido Unique Bay Area event venues that will give you a one-of-a-kind experience No, you’re not crazy. There really are (seemingly) a million venue options for anyone planning an event in the Bay Area. But having too many options can be just as overwhelming as having too few. How do you weed…
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The Masters of the Moment: How Event Producers Elevate Experiences
Written by Dianna Candido Use an Event Producer to execute your event with precision and create a memorable experiences for all guests. You’ve been planning your event for months, organizing all the details. You’ve spent hours on your phone researching vendors and connecting with ones you know and trust. You’ve been diligently going through your…
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How to Time the Flow of Food at Your Holiday Party
Written by Dianna Candido It’s that time of year again, and holiday party planning is in full swing. If you’re planning a holiday party, you may not have thought about the timing for food at your party… but you may want to start. Timing is everything. You want a smooth, fun experience for your guests,…
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11 Expert Tips To Start Planning Your Holiday Party
Written by Dianna Candido The inside scoop from a party planning professional to help you celebrate this season. Tis’ the season, and if you’re anything like our team at Unica, you’re gearing up for a wonderful time of year. Now’s the time when many folks are well into the process of planning their holiday parties.…
