There\u2019s a lot of exciting tech that\u2019s currently used by the big players in the event planning industry. It\u2019s all aimed at getting guests talking, ensuring they experience something new, and building the reputation of the planner. But, what if you can\u2019t afford to hire the professionals and \/ or their equipment?<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve shared some clever ways for you to bring some pizzazz to your own event. Whether it\u2019s upskilling or investing in hardware, these are the hacks that will allow you to save money and wow your guests.<\/p>\n
Photobooths tick the boxes of guests as well as event hosts. Guests enjoy the selfie experience, while event hosts appreciate being able to brand attendees\u2019 photos. One problem \u2013 hiring photobooths all the time becomes expensive. A more cost-effective option is to do it yourself by investing in a photobooth and the software to collect users\u2019 email addresses. Learn how to use the software and set up the hardware, and you\u2019ve got your very own all singing, all dancing photobooth!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re tired of emails, sticky notes and your indecipherable wall calendar, it\u2019s high time to turn to technology. There are apps to help you keep track of social media (give Hootsuite<\/a> a go), event registration (we can\u2019t help but recommend Get Invited<\/a> at this point!), vendor and sponsor research (Evernote<\/a>) and scheduling (Doodle<\/a>). A good event app will be easy to use, it it doesn\u2019t make your life easier, try another! With so many apps available, we recommend asking other event planners for advice on the best ones.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no doubting that hiring an event planner will ensure that your event looks professional and runs smoothly. But, if you don\u2019t have the finances to work with an organiser, do it yourself. There are lots of resources online \u2013 including the Get Invited blog<\/a>, of course! \u2013 with actionable advice guiding you through every step. If you plan to host events regularly, taking a course in event planning will boost your skills and confidence.<\/p>\n Because no man is an island, right? You can either approach relevant organisations for sponsorship (there are lots of tips in our post How to Land a Strategic Event Partner<\/a>) or work with a community sponsor. In this instance, no money changes hands \u2013 it\u2019s all about sharing ideas and resources. If they have event tech that you\u2019d love to use, don\u2019t be afraid to ask if you can borrow it (and offer them the use of your own tech for their event). You support them and they will support you. This hack is truly win-win!<\/p>\n Vintage decor is so last year! It\u2019s all about nature in 2017. With the Pantone colour of the year<\/a> being \u2018greenery\u2019, this means that flowers and plants will take centre stage. If you\u2019re fortunate enough to have a large garden or to have access to local woodland, this will make for an easy, cost-effective decor hack. Our blogs Going Green: Hosting a Sustainable Event<\/a> and How to Colour Theme Your Event<\/a> will give you plenty of tips for dressing your venue.<\/p>\nSkip the event planner, do it yourself.<\/b><\/h3>\n
Partner up with the right people.<\/b><\/h3>\n
Let nature take care of the decor.<\/b><\/h3>\n
Marshmallows over an open fire.<\/b><\/h3>\n