Ideas come from many sources – publications specific to the meeting and special events industry, other events we attend or hear about, general publications like Seattle Magazine, word of mouth, tradeshows and educational seminars, movies, tv commercials, our vendors, mail order catalogs, the latest trends, etc. Because events often have so many facets, we are always reading, listening, asking questions, and borrowing ideas from other industries and experiences. Like many professions, our event personnel are constantly engaged in continuing education and sourcing the next great giveaway, venue, entertainer and trend. Be sure to check this blog often for new ideas!
Here and to the right are some of our favorite websites, publications, etc.
Publications
The local city magazine for the area you are researching – locally our two favorites:
Seattle Magazine: Seattlemag.com
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine: Seattlemet.com
Bridal magazines and bridal shows are great for the latest trends in colors, event décor, florals, catering, etc.
Sunset Magazine for the above, as well as the local favorite haunts in featured cities, complete theme ideas, wine, etc.
Special Events Magazine: specialevents.com
Bon Appetit: bonappetit.com
Food and Wine: foodandwine.com
Stores
Cost Plus World Market for décor, ethnic giveaways, gift baskets, etc.: worldmarket.com
Pier 1 Imports for décor, candles, furnishings and trends: pier1.com
Mail Order Catalogs
Oriental Trading (for sourcing décor, costumes, giveaways,etc.): Orientaltrading.com
Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel for trends, colors, etc.
Trends
The Trend Report from Trend Hunter Magazine trendhunter.com
InStyle.com and InStyle Magazine
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