THIS ISSUE WINTER 2024
VOLUME 42 NO. 4
COVER STORY
COVER STORY 28 2024 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
Amidst challenges, creativity blossoms
FEATURES 48 POSITIVE
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PREDICTIONS FOR 2025 A forecast for the new year
COLUMNS 03 Editor’s Page Small changes, big impact 50 The Last Word A word of grace DEPARTMENTS 04 Conference News CS+TSE agenda is now live! 06 Business of Events Four industry shifts to expect in 2025
08 Marketing & Media AI-driven marketing for event pros 10 On Trend A look down the aisle at this year’s hottest wedding trends 18 Tech Talk The 2024 tech glow-up (and what’s next) 20 Food for Fetes How to plan a flawless cocktail- style reception 42 Confetti Inside a 2024 Gala-nominated Night Circus
ON THE COVER: A winter wedding by Jaclyn Watson Events that featured evergreens by Apotheka Florals. Turn to page 10 to read all about this year’s top wedding trends. Photo courtesy J. Harper Photography
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SPECIAL EVENTS WINTER 2024
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