How To Event Ali Denniston

While the first season of How To Event focused on pandemic planning, COVID and the pandemic haven’t stopped being relevant in our everyday lives. Given this fact, for this final installment of Season 2, I revisit this topic in more detail. In episode 8 I discuss some of the current trends within the event industry as they relate to COVID and how vendors and event hosts alike have had to pivot to maintain momentum.

In this week's 7th episode of Season 2, we are focusing on timeline creation. A timeline sounds like it might be a simple piece of the puzzle, but it is crucial to the success of your event. Depending on the scope of your event, your timeline may be simple - or it could be an extensive, detailed roadmap that offers anyone who reads it the key to successfully bringing your event to life. A timeline will help you and your team to maintain efficiency in the execution of the eve...

This week in episode 6, I focus on the basics of menu design and highlight a few tips and tricks to keep in mind as an event host builds their menu. Learn about food types, meal periods, and the different styles of service. Understand the details surrounding dietary restrictions and allergies in today's climate of trending dietary preferences - and true health-related restrictions.

This fifth installation of Season 2 - The Basics - focuses on the details of Event Design and Styling. Delve into the 5 W's and how to create an event concept, then bring the concept to life through various elements such as decor, lighting, and entertainment. Learn the difference between Event Design and Event Styling and identify resources and tools to help you bring a vision from abstract to concrete.

The fourth episode of Season 2 reviews the various types of Event Planners, their functions and what services they may offer you as an event host. From full-service planning to partial planning and event consulting, get educated on the event services that can best serve you in your planning journey. Learn about the options available to you and when to make the call to bring on extra support and resources to ensure the success of your event!How to Event will be on vacation next we...

The third episode of Season 2 focuses on how to build your team of event vendors. From screening photographers, selecting the perfect caterer, and deciding the best collaborators for your design team - I help you identify the best way to surround yourself with supportive vendors that will facilitate a seamless planning process - and create an unforgettable event. I also provide background to the warning behind hiring "Friendors" and how it can effect the success of your event.