THIS ISSUE SUMMER 2025
VOLUME 43 NO. 2
COVER STORY
COVER STORY 22 HOW TO INFUSE THE LATEST TRENDS INTO YOUR EVENTS The do’s and don’ts of trend incorporation
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COLUMNS 04 Editor’s Page Establishing boundaries 50 The Last Word Summer events without the burnout DEPARTMENTS 06 Business of Events Breaking down how tariffs are impacting the industry 08 Marketing & Media Do you know who’s using AI behind your back?
10 On Trend Inside the rising trend of multi-day weddings 20 Tech Talk Optimize your website and portfolio beyond the pretty 32 Food for Fetes Summer food & beverage pairings to wow at your next event 38 Confetti A look at a Gala award-receiving mountaintop dream event 46 Steal This Set the scene with eye-catching atmosphere talent
ON THE COVER: Elaborate after parties are quite popular among multi- day wedding celebrations, like this one featuring a Cyr wheel performer. Turn to page 10 for more on this trend. Photo courtesy John & Joseph Photography
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SPECIAL EVENTS SUMMER 2025
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