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1 week 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 week 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 week 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.
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1 week ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
Each winter issue, we at Special Events put together trend forecasts and industry predictions, reflecting on the previous year and peering into the future. Then, every spring, we head to Catersource + The Special Event to watch event leaders share their observations and bring their expertise to life in a week of top-tier education, engaging demonstrations, and trendy gatherings. This year, the best of the industry’s trends appeared at every turn.
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1 week ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
Amanda Nicklaus is the Content Editor for Special Events and Catersource Magazines. Amanda loves writing about trends, events, health and wellness, professional development, and all things food and beverage. As someone who believes gathering people together is key to a fulfilling life, she is passionate about creating content that helps event professionals learn and evolve.
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2 weeks ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
Inside the season finale event of one of the most popular TV shows this yearIn light of the success of season 3 of the Emmy®-winning HBO Original series The White Lotus, experiential marketing agency MKG, in partnership with zakHill and RQ, created "The White Lotus at Four Seasons, Presented by American Express," a wellness retreat that celebrated the show and invited fans into the world of the beloved show.
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3 weeks ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
A recently introduced bill holds the potential to change venue standards across the industryA recent article in the Minnesota Star Tribune covered a bill that has been introduced to the state's capitol that would require Minnesota entertainment venues to provide water to patrons for free. "The proposal would require concert venues, stadiums and any 'place of entertainment' holding an event for more than 100 people to provide attendees with free access to potable water," reads the article.
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4 weeks ago | 
specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus
Catersource + The Special Event 2025 was bookended by two captivating keynotes: restauranteur and author Will Guidara and documentary filmmaker and speaker Brett Culp. There’s very few places quite like Catersource + The Special Event: everyone around you understands the struggles and the successes of working in events, they are eager to help you solve any problem, celebrate your creativity, and above all they want to share a few laughs, inspiration, and a whole lot of smiles.
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4 weeks 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
Why you need to implement Standard Operating Procedures at your event companyAt a GlanceWhy you need SOPsHow to create SOPsHow to implement SOPsAs your business grows and changes, you may find that the way you approach certain elements feels disorganized or inconsistent. Perhaps your team does things differently than you do, or the way you approached a task when you started no longer works.
