How to be the master of dinner party conversation
In honor of Steve Jobs, we wanted to take a moment to discuss the seating at a dinner party he attended. At a dinner party for Obama and some of Silicon Valley’s VIPs, “it’s all about who you know –...
View ArticleGiving Thanks and Great Conversation
Thanksgiving is a great time where we gather family and friends together to give thanks. But this could also lead to awkward conversations and uncomfortable guests. In an article by Good Housekeeping,...
View ArticleThe Science Behind Assigned Seating
Judith Newman wrote a piece in the Sunday Styles section on assigned seating at social events. The article starts off with its pros but goes on to rule out “strong-arming guests into a particular party...
View ArticleThe Promise of an Invitation, Part 1
Invitations are an event’s first impression and a way to personally reach out to and engage the people you hope will attend. As soon as an envelope is identified as something other than a bill or junk...
View ArticleFriday Pinterest Finds: Labor Day Table Settings
Whether you’re having a big bash at your lake house or a small barbecue at home, it’s always fun to bring a bit of your event design skills into the smaller show. Here is a bit of inspiration for your...
View ArticleFriendraising vs. Fundraising: How Can You Raise More Money for Your University?
Fundraising can come in any number of forms such as solicitation phone calls, galas and auctions but as you know, repeat donations are extremely important to your donor efforts. These repeat donors are...
View ArticleOperation Smile Ensures Guest Satisfaction with Social Tables
This article was originally written by Margaret Rankin for The Webster Group. On April 25th, Operation Smile hosted its seventh annual Grin Gala for 250 guests at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Funds...
View ArticleHow One Texas B2B Team Became Event Planners
About Throwback Thursdays: In February of 2013, there were merely 400 events created in Social Tables. Fast forward 12 months and that number had skyrocketed to 12,000. Today, we have over 150,000...
View ArticleLittle Known Ways to Recognize an Influencer at Your Event
About Throwback Thursdays: In February of 2013, there were merely 400 events created in Social Tables. Fast forward 12 months and that number had skyrocketed to 12,000. Today, we have over 170,000...
View ArticleTop 10 Thanksgiving Event Trends
It’s that time of year again! As you prepare for... The post Top 10 Thanksgiving Event Trends appeared first on Social Tables Event Planning Blog.
View ArticleHalloween 2015: A 4-Step Guide to a Memorable Event
Candy shelves have been ransacked and everybody’s favorite holiday is now here. Halloween is the perfect opportunity to try something risky and different for your event. If you’re going to throw a...
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