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Kwanzaa Basics: What Planners Need to Know

Although Kwanzaa made its first appearance in 1966, it is already celebrated by more than 18 million people around the world. This African American holiday lasts for a full week, from December 26 through January 1, and includes feasting, music, culture and even gifts, or zawadi. The final event is typically a large feast.

Miami Make-A-Wish: DECO Pulls Out All the Stops

For the 17th annual Miami Make-A-Wish Ball, DECO Productions pulled a multitude of tricks out of its back pocket to entertain and captivate the high-profile crowd of local luminaries and celebrities.

The over-the-top décor and attention to detail were designed to engage the crowd and motivate them to pull out their checkbooks to support the cause.

Top Tips: Hotel Negotiation 101

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Photo is courtesy of www.5weststudios.com, and the hotel is El Conquistador Resort.

Before you negotiate with a hotel on behalf of your bridal couple, it’s important to know just what you want. Prioritize your objectives before you even call the hotel.

And don’t be afraid to ask questions! Negotiating does not have to be awkward. Many people have a hard time overcoming the fear of negotiating and would rather pay more just to avoid asking for a discount.

Paper Flowers? Why Not?

We’ve been seeing seeing more paper flowers being used for weddings and special events for both environmental and budgetary reasons. We’ve also noticed that they’re far from tacky—in some cases it’s difficult to tell them from the real thing.

Staying Fresh at the 2012 Idea Factory

You’re in for a treat—a fresh treat—at the 2012 Event Solutions Idea Factory this coming February. We’re not only bringing you speakers who are well-known industry favorites—people such as Midori Connolly, Sean Low and Preston Bailey. We’ve also worked hard to find some speakers you’ve never seen before at the Idea Factory.

Twilight’s Premiere Party: You May Now Bite the Bride

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For the fourth year in a row, Summit Entertainment brought on producers Chad Hudson Events to create the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn premiere launch at the L.A. Live entertainment complex.

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