prom theme ideas

How to Plan a School Dance and 10 Prom Theme Ideas

As we head into spring, prom season is fast approaching. In fact, National Promposal Day is Wednesday, March 11! While we don’t have a ton of advice on how to ask your date to the big event, we do have some ideas on how to plan a school dance fit for 2020. There are many factors that go into making it a night to remember. The best place to start is choosing prom theme ideas.

At Hicks, we are lucky enough to work with several local schools, helping to decorate and plan their prom experiences. We understand that it isn’t just any school dance and collaborate with planning committees to ensure it’s a night to remember. Below are some tips to help ensure your event be one for the ages.

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bride and groom

How Rental Pros Can Marry the Ideas of the Bride and Groom

Gone are the days of “his” and “hers” wedding tasks. What’s historically been seen as the bride’s big day has become more inclusive of the groom’s ideas.

Grooms are known to make decisions about rehearsal dinners, groom’s cakes and honeymoons, often leaving the rest of the decision making to their brides. But who says it has to be this way? It only makes sense that one of life’s most memorable events should be planned with input from both partners. Read more

event influencers

Four Tips on Working with Event Influencers

Influencers have become a successful marketing resource across many industries. They have been widely used to promote events, highlight new products and boost visibility. Finding the right influencers to promote your event is a great way to expand the reach of your promotion efforts and tap into a crucial audience.  Read more

tailgating tent

College Football Tailgating Essentials

Football season is right around the corner! The NFL pre-season is in full swing and college football kicks off Labor Day weekend – just two weeks away! Sports fans across the country are getting their jerseys and other gear ready to attend games and cheer for their favorite teams. As you prepare to root for yours, ensuring that you have the necessary tailgating essentials. Read more

tablescapes

5 Tips for the Perfect Tablescape

Scenery sets the mood for any event. Whether it’s greenery against a white table cloth or beautiful silverware lying on walnut wood, a lovely tablescape can pull the entire look together. Your guests will be amazed by the patterns and design of the work you put together.

If you’re looking to wow your guests at your next event, we’ve rounded up five tips to help you to create the perfect tablescape.

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Mother's Day ideas 2019

Make Your Mother’s Day Memorable

Mother’s Day is all about lifting up the mother figures that make life better. Moms are there to embrace us, welcome us home, give us advice, and care for us in their own unique way. They do a lot for us and rightly deserve one whole day dedicated to being celebrated. Here a few ways you can show honor and appreciation to the moms in your life this Mother’s Day.

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Spring Wedding Trends

Spring Wedding Trends

Every year, new wedding trends emerge, especially in the spring. Brides and grooms want to be different and create an event that will last a lifetime. Couples look for new ways to personalize their big day, and guests look for the next awe-inspiring element. This year, keep an eye out for the following spring wedding trends.

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Easter Celebration

Take Your Easter Celebration to the Next Level

Easter is a joy-filled holiday where families can come together, enjoy a meal, share old traditions and create new memories. If you’re looking to surprise your family with something new this year, we have a few ideas that will help take your Easter celebration up a notch or two.

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Wedding cake alternatives

Wedding Cake Alternatives

A traditional wedding cake will never go out of style, but why sacrifice individuality for a classic white confection? Your wedding day is all about your unique, personal style. This means you don’t have to settle for the same sweet treat you’ve had at every other wedding. Don’t be afraid to shake things up and offer your guests a slice of non-traditional goodness.

Whether you choose to cut into something sweet or savory, there’s nothing vanilla about these five wedding cake alternatives.

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Indoor Wedding Venues

Memphis Indoor Wedding Venues

Getting married is one of life’s biggest milestones, and choosing the right wedding venue can be both exciting and challenging. For those that are opting to keep their big day indoors, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the dreamiest indoor wedding venues Memphis has to offer.

Hosting your wedding at any one of these venues is sure to make your big day go off with only one hitch – between you and your partner.

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