Monthly Archives: August 2011


Three Unique Venue Ideas For Continuing Education Conferences {Durham/Chapel Hill NC Conference Facilities}

If you’re not from the Carolinas, you may wonder what we mean when we reference “The Triangle”.  A quick education for you… Eh hem – According to Wikipedia: “The Research Triangle, also known as Raleigh-Durham and commonly referred to as … Continue reading

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Five Creative Ways to Cut Costs for Your Group Dinner – {Winston-Salem Corporate Event Planning}

Nowadays, everyone is trying to cut corners. Clients have reduced budgets but maintained high expectations and it’s our job to pull off their events with less money while still offering the same service levels. Today, Sara Wiles, Sterling’s manager of VIP … Continue reading

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Charleston Named #2 US Destination By Travel & Leisure – Charleston Destination Management Services

Charleston has again been ranked #2 on the list of Best Cities in the US and Canada in Travel + Leisure magazine’s “World’s Best” awards!  Yet ANOTHER reason to plan your next event in our beautiful low country… Travel + … Continue reading

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Five Free Sightseeing Ideas In The Triangle ; Raleigh NC Travel Planning

Happy Friday ya’ll!  We tell you what.  Working or not working, we sure do love the weekends, especially here in our beloved Carolinas.  Plenty of fun (and better yet, free) adventures to be had.  If you happen to find yourself … Continue reading

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Wedding Lounge Furniture And Draping: As Seen On – Wedding Row Charlotte

We are giddy to share that one of our recent collaborations with our fabulous friends at The Charmed Event was just featured on the {equally} fabulous wedding blog, Wedding Row Charlotte. As beautifully put by Alicia at Wedding Row, “Tara and Jason’s wedding provoked … Continue reading

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Three Ways A DMC Can Boost Your Budget; North Carolina, South Carolina Destination Management

As many planners continue to look for ways to pinch pennies within budget constraints some may question the value of bringing in a third party supplier like a destination management company (DMC).  Today, Alyse Meyers, who began her event career in … Continue reading

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Custom Wedding Light Patterns – North Carolina, South Carolina Wedding Design

Easily one of the most cost effective and stylish ways to create an inviting event space, gobo projection lighting has quickly become a must have to create an elegant touch at wedding receptions and special events here in the Carolinas. What … Continue reading

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Five Ways To Cut Conference Food And Beverage Costs – Winston Salem NC Meeting Planning

Event Food and Beverage.  While it’s a highlight for attendees, it can come at a high price for planners making it a highly scrutinized line item in most event budgets.  In an effort to find balance, we tapped our own … Continue reading

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