Amanda Nicklaus

Minneapolis

Content Editor at Special Events Magazine

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There’s No Place Like Home

1 week 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.
Boundary Bootcamp (Part 3)

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).
Feeling Unorganized? SOPs Might Be the Answer

1 week 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.
Collaborating Seamlessly with Your Fellow Vendors

1 week ago | specialevents.com | Meghan Ely |Amanda Nicklaus

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or still finding your groove in the industry, good vendor relationships can change the game. In the wedding and events industry, working well with other vendors isn’t just a bonus—it’s a must. A special event brings together a whole crew of pros, from florists and photographers to coordinators and DJs, all hustling to make the host’s vision come to life. And when things aren’t clicking? Everyone feels the pressure. Smooth teamwork can make or break an event.
Inside the Medal of Honor Museum Opening

2 weeks ago | specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus

A look at the National Medal of Honor Museum's elaborate opening eventOn March 22, the National Medal of Honor Museum hosted an elaborately programmed Grand Opening & Dedication, consisting of a formal, invitation-only event held adjacent to the new facility in Arlington, Texas. The evening included a dinner, official ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a large-scale multimedia finale.
Boundary Bootcamp (Part 2)

2 weeks ago | specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus

There 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). In Part 1, we discussed the four types of boundaries you can set.
A Look at the 2025 CS+TSE Trade Show Floor

2 weeks ago | specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus

Inside the activities and booths of this year's exhibit hallCatersource + The Special Event's combined trade show floor is an excellent place for event professionals of all types and experiences to get inspired. From creatively decorated booths to quick-but-quality education sessions to the ever-beloved Tablescape Competition (and so much more!), the trade show floor is loaded with opportunities to level up your business and events.
And the Gala Award Goes To: Sicilian Tales

3 weeks ago | specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus

Gala Award Recipient for Best Event for a Private Individual Imagine a venue that dates back to the third century B.C., an ancient theater set on the coast of the island of Sicily. It hasn’t been available for private events in 15 years, but now you and your team have been allowed in to host a dinner and after party.
Your Pre-Busy Season To Do List

3 weeks ago | specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus

How event pros can make the most of the time left before things ramp upIn a recent article for Catersource, Wedding PR pro Meghan Ely tackled the topic of gearing up for busy season. "I remember my first year in weddings—specifically as the season started to wind down and we headed into the post-holiday winter slowdown. Yes, as a venue, we were inundated with newly-engaged couples, but there was enough of a slowdown that we could focus on the business itself.
Industry News for March 28, 2025

3 weeks ago | specialevents.com | Amanda Nicklaus

Venue NewsThe Skylark, the all-season cocktail lounge perched 30 stories above New York City’s Times Square, has launched a new event space for small meetings and corporate gatherings. The Den is a newly-renovated space, offering cozy and intimate spaces with sweeping views of the Empire State Building, stretching all the way to the Hudson River. Ideal for business gatherings for small groups, the space comfortably accommodates up to 20 guests.