7 Simple Centerpieces for Fall

Fall is finally here! Which means we can start thinking about all the great Holidays this season. It means football, changing leaves and warm sweaters.Fall is a great time for events, and centerpieces don’t have to be extravagant to get your guests attention. So we came up with a list! Here are 7 centerpieces that are simple and classic! 1) This rustic centerpiece is chic and simple! Use a lantern as your main piece with a warm candle and some accents around it to light up your table.Photo Source: Women’s Day2) Create a centerpiece with soft-hued pumpkins to subtly draw in the guest’s eye. Add a little sparkle to make it pop!Photo Source: Women’s Day 3) Get inspiration from your local apple orchard for this centerpiece! Lay down some eucalyptus and candles of different sizes to add volume to the table.Photo Source: Country Living4) For a simple project, go to a craft store and create your own centerpiece with only a few items. Incorporate your event’s color scheme with different leaves and string. Accompany with a scent that fits in well! Photo Source: Women’s Day5) Make your centerpiece edible! Gather some fruits and nuts in a hue of your choice and gather your guests around. Not only does it look good, but tastes great too! Photo Source: Country Living6) Add a pop of color to your centerpiece! This easy to do project will brighten up any table and make guests feel warm and welcome. Photo source: Women’s Day7) Put a twist on wild wheat with this centerpiece! Add color to an ordinarily bland décor. Photo Source: ElleThese centerpieces are simple and easy to do, and can accompany almost any fall event. From a small dinner party to a large wedding, put your own unique spin on them, and let them speak for themselves!

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Accountability Partners

In the event world, you are surrounded by all sorts of people. Vendors, clients, guests… but sometimes you need someone who motivates and understands your position as an event professional. That is where an accountability partner comes in!An accountability partner is someone who keeps you and your goals on track. An entrepreneurial definition is someone who “provides guidance and hold their partners to their commitments to help them take their success to the next level”, there is a “duality to the relationship” and each person “holds them accountable to their goals”.This is a unique relationship, and unlike a mentorship, both partners help each other to reach their career goals. But this doesn’t mean that you won’t learn from each other! These relationships can be great for business and bring unexpected benefits.An example for someone in the event profession could be another event professional, or someone completely different. Your accountability partner doesn’t need to be identical to you. For example it could be someone creating a marketing startup, a PR professional or another business area.The point of having an accountability partner is to keep you motivated and on track. Everyone has bad days (or week), and it is good to get advice from someone outside your business who understands the struggles and successes.There are many benefits to having an accountability partner, just make sure you choose wisely. The most important thing when choosing is making sure you will each benefit each other.Here are 4 benefits that you get from an accountability partner:1. Business growth: An accountability partner will hopefully give you new insight into your business, and build on your own ideas. This relationship can bring business recommendations and referrals by your partner, and vise versa. The right partner will contribute to your career and push you to succeed.2. Motivation: An accountability partner should always motivate you and make sure you do your best! In times of stress or moments that you are unsure, they will pick you up and give you advice. This comes from a different standpoint than a friend or relative, because they most likely have gone through similar situations.3. Tracks your goals: Make it clear to your partner what your goals are in the beginning (and continue to update!). Their job is to keep you on the straight and narrow. They will be there to remind you why you are doing this.4. Friendship: Your accountability partner may have started out as an acquaintance or a stranger from a networking event. But, depending on your time talking, your relationship may have turned into a friendship! This is great! You know you can trust each other with business ideas and growth, but you have built something much deeper. This may not always be the case, but the point is mutualy understanding your goals and accomplishments and pushing you to achieve those.There are many more benefits that come from an accountability partner, so start your search! Know what you want to get out of this relationship before looking. A great way to meet an accountability partner would be networking or joining a business group. Find out what there is in your city and don’t be afraid to try new things!

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Creative Venue Spaces

We’ve all been to great events in standard venues like hotels, convention centers, churches, event halls but the events that really stand out in our memories are the ones that are held in non-traditional venues.When you begin planning your event and you want to make sure you add that WOW factor, start by thinking about a creative and unusual venue that will give your event a fresh and exciting bang right from the start.Some possible options you might consider are:Museums Art Galleries Country Clubs Private Yachts WineriesTentsLibrariesAirplanes Restaurants Airport Lounges Theme ParksAquariumsEntertainment ComplexesCovered Swimming PoolsTheatre StagesRetail or Specialty StoresSoundstagesSports StadiumsPractice FieldsRooftopsPrivate ClubsEquestrian ClubsGolf ClubsSpasDon’t let traditional spaces limit your imagination, but do take into consideration your event needs when booking your space. Some questions to ask yourself are, Do you need IT capabilities? Are restrooms readily available and suitable to your attendees? Will your attendees be comfortable in the space? Will the weather be appropriate for the event in the space you are choosing?Be creative with your event space choice, but make sure it fits with your event objectives and meets all of your clients and attendee needs.

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