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There are two types of guests in the events industry. Those who love to receive free event favors, and those who see favors as clutter. As event planners in Miami, we understand that event favors can serve many purposes, from publicity to sentimental memories. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of unique event favors that will surely be a hit with both types of guests at your next corporate event or wedding...

The Cruz Building coves with three different levels, and each may be different from each other, but still stick to that same historic baroque setting throughout the building....

It’s still a “GEM” of a party mansion and venue but boasts a new name. The GEM Mansion is now known as the Bella Mansion and Gardens. This 10,000 square foot home is situated . . . ...

Clearly a sweetheart table gives you some intimate face time with your new spouse and allows you to enjoy your first meal as a married couple. And sometimes due to family issues…...

And I’m not talking about the alcoholic kind. I’m talking about late night snacks as your wedding draws to a close. One to capture the memory of those magical moments with a fond, foody, farewell. Something to take with you. Those final taste treats from a marvelous celebration. Here are some of my picks. Tacos Who doesn’t love tacos—seriously? They’re...

Join me in welcoming my latest service, BillHansen.com, to those planning parties, weddings, corporate events, home parties, mitzvahs and quinceaneras! As a trusted wedding and event expert, I am excited to announce that I’ll be taking my expertise online with the launch of BillHansen.com, an all-in-one complimentary concierge-style planning website where viewers can seamlessly shop venues, catering, florals and decor,...

At 75 years young I recall when I first moved to Miami in 1975 there were only a handful of venues other than hotels, clubs, and restaurants with private rooms. Like the explosion in population since 1975 there has been an explosion of wedding venues in Miami. They number well into the hundreds and grow every day. For a taste...

Managing your budget alongside either your family or your partner for your big day can be extremely stressful and a time-consuming task. Especially if you take shortcuts at the beginning. As you begin your planning process and narrowing down your choices, you meet with event planners in Miami and wedding venues without having a clear vision of what you would...

Too many times it’s the low bidder that is chosen to cater an event. Buyers simply flip through the proposal to the last page with the price and decide. DThat’s fine if you’re buying a car, television, or kitchen appliance because you are comparing apples to apples. But for your most special day, the lowest bidder may not be the...

Questions I Would Ask My Caterer If I Were Planning My Own Wedding—-And by the way…………I’m Not! I’ve catered well over 10,000 weddings, and they go all the way back to 1968 when I ran the Officer’s Club at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Many thousands for sure. I’ve catered in numerous Miami wedding venues, outdoor Miami wedding...