Fall Wedding Trend: Unique Bar
Are you looking for ways to make your wedding stand out amongst the crowd? Consider adding some flair to the typical cocktail station setup. Here are 4 ideas to step up a unique bar in your reception space.
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MBJ Table of Experts: A Conversation on Family-Owned Businesses
Joanna Crangle/MBJ: Based on experience in your industries, how do the needs of family-owned businesses differ from your traditional business clients? Billy Hicks: Speaking from our experience in the trade show, special event, and rental business over the past 33 years, we have found that our clients appreciate our time and attention to detail and the […]
How to Use Flowers at Your Wedding
It’s the height of wedding season here at Hicks, and we know the importance of creating a perfect atmosphere! While flowers have their traditional ways of being utilized, they can also be used to help bring your wedding theme to life in unexpected ways without breaking your budget. Here are 4 tips on how to […]
Hosting a 5K: What You Need to Know
Beautiful weather calls for the community to take to the outdoors, which makes this the perfect time of year for a 5K! While planning and hosting a 5K sounds like an easy feat, here are some factors to keep in mind in order to make your event successful.
Throwing an Outdoor Fundraiser
As the hot summer months transition to beautiful autumnal weather, taking your fundraiser outdoors may seem like the perfect idea for your business. Below, we have listed our favorite tips to help you throw an amazing outdoor fundraiser that will be sure to wow your guests.
Tips for Hosting Your Next Corporate Event
We were asked by the Memphis Business Journal to round up some of our best tips for hosting corporate events. Below, we have expanded on those tips to help you plan an event your employees and customers will love!
How to Host a Networking Event
Hosting an event can be difficult in itself. Organizing an event for people who are busy moving around and socializing adds extra considerations. Networking events are excellent places for people to mingle and have great conversations. People are less likely to stay, however, if the event is uncomfortable and the atmosphere underwhelming. Here are a […]
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.
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 […]
How to Decorate a Backyard Wedding
Many couples choose to have weddings in backyards and on family property for both practical and sentimental reasons. Just because you aren’t getting married at a fancy venue doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t care about the aesthetics. You can transform your back yard into the wedding venue of your dreams with the help of […]
