Bright Ideas Blog
Catch up with all of our latest thoughts, projects, announcement and other shareable moments!
Planning Your Own Event!
Successful events start out with clearly defined objectives. They also measure the results. With budgets as tight as ever, you need to be able to support your decision to host a corporate event or conference with measurable outcomes showing a return on your event budget.
Happy Canada Day – July 01, 2015
As we prepare for Canada Day next week on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 I am reflective of how proud I am to be a Canadian. Canada is a wonderful country to live in and better yet, a great country for a young girl to dream big. When I was in my early twenties, I dreamed of owning a successful Event Company where I would develop long standing relationships with my clients, producing multiple events for them annually. I am proud to say I am living my dreams today. See some of our past work.
Celebration of Life Events!
From the Baby Boomer generation to the present, more and more people are doing it their own way. We attribute the growing demand for Celebration of Life events to the baby boomer generation’s tendency to reinvent traditions. It’s no longer about just writing an obituary and holding a memorial service or funeral.
Robert Bateman Event in 7 days!
When world-famous artist Robert Bateman found time in his hectic schedule to attend the opening of the Westside Gallery in Vancouver, it was an opportunity the gallery owner couldn’t pass up. But it also meant pulling together a gala party on short notice. Bright Ideas Event Coordinators was up for the challenge, highlighting the gallery’s luxurious
An Epic Indian Wedding!
Their wedding day was designed to be “a magical, fun, and grandiose event to bring together all of their closest friends and family,” says Payal (bride). “We had guests from India, Denmark, Scotland, Hong Kong, China, the US Virgin Islands, and from all across the US & Canada.
Featured Event – “Feeling Groovy BBQ”
They say if you can remember the Sixties, you weren’t really there. But for the guests at Feeling Groovy BBQ, their Summer Picnic was far-out fun that they are unlikely to forget.
An Event Case Study
The client hosts this annual themed event that lends itself to interaction that encourages mingling and socializing. She wanted a theme that would appeal to both the adults and children and be interactive and fun.
Yeehaw! Howdy Event Pardner!
A unique western town was constructed where guests could roam throughout the town and socialize. The event space was divided into 3 decor zones, so that it was like having three events in one. Zone 1 offered Food & Beverages, Zone 2 hosted the Saloon (bar & gambling) & Zone 3 showcased
The Perfect Picnic Checklist
It’s so easy to plan the perfect Company Picnic if you know what you are doing. We’ve been planning summer corporate events for more than two decades and have it down to a fine art.
Being ‘Event Smart’ About Waste
When you host a special event in this day and age, people take notice of how you handle your waste. It’s no longer good enough to dump it all into one big bag destined for the landfill. So, if you are going to talk ‘green’ in your company mission statement, you should demonstrate that commitment at corporate special events. Your guests will notice.
Experiential Events are a MUST!
Each year we present a creative idea for our client to incorporate into their annual event and this event was no exception. At this event, guests experienced a luxury cruise without ever leaving land.
Using Logos At Events
Event planners that want to really inspire attendees must always be on the lookout for new and exciting ways to display logos at events. Using alternative ways of displaying a logo – through the use of entertainment, food, or technology – will not only inspire your guests