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specialevents.com | Isabella Rodriguez |Amanda Nicklaus
Isabella Rodriguez is the Co-Founder and Creative Executive Producer of Super Great Fantastic, a global experiential agency based in Austin, Texas with roots in New York City. With over a decade of experience in experiential marketing and the music festival industries, Isabella leads the creative and strategic vision for every SGF project, blending bold storytelling with seamless production execution.
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1 week ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
All photos courtesy NZ Production unless noted otherwiseWhen your client is a blogger with five million fans, and they request a wedding that is a grand scene, “like the enthronement of an ancient emperor,” you need to get creative. Luckily, Wei Zhang is known for getting creative. She is already the recipient of the 2024 Gala Award for Total Decor and the 2022 Gala Award for Best Wedding, and this year, she took home Gala Awards for both Total Decor and Best Wedding.
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specialevents.com | Jennifer Clark |Amanda Nicklaus
HomeAuthor TeamJennifer ClarkJennifer ClarkOwner, Emerge EventsJennifer Clark has a passion for creating impactful experiences that connect, empower and inspire. She does this through events she creates through her event planning company, Emerge Events, as well as partnerships with other businesses and organizations. Based in Hattiesburg, MS, Jennifer also works with other event planning companies worldwide to assist in producing events globally. Latest from Jennifer Clark
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1 week ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
If there’s one word to sum up the way events changed after the pandemic, it’s immersive. We’ve seen the ways that attendees crave exciting, interactive experiences that completely engulf them in another world for the duration of an event. Driving that immersive experience is event entertainment.
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2 weeks ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
Best Fundraising or Nonprofit Event It’s a large task to celebrate a country’s greatest changemakers, but e=mc² events rose to the challenge. Canada’s Walk of Fame honors the country’s most notable athletes, actors, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, scientists, innovators, and more.
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2 weeks ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
The wedding market grew 4% this year, but couples are inviting fewer guests—and spending more on each one. According to The Wedding Report, guest counts are trending down while per-guest spending is rising on attire, photography, and premium experiences. This isn’t about budget cuts. It’s a shift in values. Smaller weddings reflect a focus on quality, personalization, and meaning.
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3 weeks ago | 
specialevents.com | Kevin Dennis |Amanda Nicklaus
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1 month ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
Steal these invitation ideas to spark your creativity!The artists who hand-craft invitations and other stationery play a large part in setting the tone for an event before guests even arrive. Invitations are the chance to create a mood and get people excited to attend a celebration. Today, we’re seeing a return to classic, elegant styles, with fun touches like layers of craft paper, elaborate illustrations, monogrammed wax seals, and dried flowers. Get inspired by these intricate, trendy designs.
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1 month ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
How to create a boundaried work environment for better balanceThere are always so many fascinating educational sessions at Catersource + The Special Event, and every year, after the event wraps up and the dust settles, we like to look back at some that left us with a lot to think about. One such session was boundary Bootcamp: Practical Tips & Techniques for Establishing & Maintaining Boundaries in Your Business by Brian Green (By BrianGreen).
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1 month ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
It's once again time to celebrate the best of the best! Submissions are now being accepted for the Special Events 2026 Gala Awards! We invite you to submit your best work from the past year. Join in the excitement and the spirit of our industry as we celebrate the hard work and exceptional accomplishments of our peers.
