Bright Ideas Blog
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Event Consulting Series | Corporate Event Gifts & Giveaway
I LOVE SWAG! There, I have said it. I have received tons of practical corporate event gifts during the past 34 years that I have been in business. One of my favourite parts of walking up to the registration desk at a conference is anticipating what gifts they might be...
Quick & Easy Team Building Activities To Energize Your Participants
Teams do not simply self-form, just like a group of people does not make up a team. Think about the difference between a team and a crowd at a sporting event. The crowd is noisy, sometimes at odds, and has different motivations depending on which team they cheer for...
Event Consulting Series | Activities For Your In-Person Event
In-person events are irreplaceable, and people are eager to get back to those face-to-face interactions after this pandemic. Although virtual events have become the norm, it was never a question of if in-person events would return, but rather when in-person events...
Event Consulting Series | Virtual Event Activities For Your Event
Event planning is not a one size fits all approach. Each event requires different event activities that will draw the attention of your guests and keep them engaged. Activities are especially crucial for virtual events where you cannot physically see if your guests...
10 Event Entertainment Ideas for Virtual Events & Hybrid Events
When hosting a virtual event or meeting, keeping guests engaged and entertained can be challenging because it is difficult to gauge their attentiveness from behind a computer screen. Having captivating entertainment and an experienced host are keys to keeping your...
Event Consulting Series | Booking The Ideal Event Entertainment
Choosing the right event entertainment can sound like a daunting task with so many possibilities. For example, you could offer your guests active entertainment they are involved in or provide a passive entertainment experience. In addition, these choices could depend...
Unique Catering Ideas Beyond The Basic Buffet
When looking for fun and unique catering ideas for your small to medium-sized event, customization of the menu offerings can often be a key component of success. Guests love having the opportunity to think about toppings and make their creations. The creative aspect...
Event Consulting Series | How To Plan The Perfect Event Menu
Designing the perfect event menu is not something you learn overnight. It is something that comes with experience and learning by trial and error. Follow along as I share my process of curating the best event menus possible for my clients and tips for the best...
An Eco-Friendly Decor Idea For Your Earth Day Event
Are you planning an Earth Day event and are looking for green event examples or eco-friendly decor ideas? You will definitely want to check out this unique edible garden theme that the Bright Ideas team designed for a local industry event in Vancouver. ...
Event Consulting Series | Designing a Corporate Event Décor Strategy
This week as part of the event consulting series, we dive deeper into designing a solid corporate event décor strategy. Now that you have a clear understanding of deciding your theme, the next step is to develop the décor strategy. Remember, it’s less about having...
10 Award Winning Event Themes
After thirty four years in the event business, we are happy to showcase our Top 10 Award Winning Themes.
We hope that our creative events inspire you to think outside the box and dream big.
We did just that!
Event Consulting Series | Choosing Your Event Theme
Including a theme in your event is not as easy as it sounds. In the early days when I started my career in the 1990’s, including an event theme meant renting palm trees, beach backdrops and fake pineapples. Back in those days, we were more like set designers. Today,...