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Trade Show Setup Checklist for Exhibitors
Trade shows can be one of the best ways to grow your business. They put you...
Essential Sound Equipment for Corporate Events
A corporate event can look perfect and still fail if people cannot hear clearly....
Top Lighting Ideas for Trade Show Booths
At a busy trade show, every booth is trying to get attention. Rows of displays,...
How to Choose the Perfect Tent for Your Outdoor Wedding
An outdoor wedding can be one of the most beautiful ways to celebrate your big day....
Why Memphis is the Best Place to Throw an Event
Memphis stands out because it has the attractions of a city, but it’s made up of...
How to Plan a School Dance and 10 Prom Theme Ideas
As we head into spring, prom season is fast approaching. In fact, National...
Wedding Food Bar Ideas Your Guests Will Love
Wedding catering trends vary greatly by region, wedding size, and other factors....
Seven Galentine’s Day Celebration Ideas
Valentine’s Day has been around for centuries. It’s a holiday typically celebrated...
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...
Using a Checklist to Guide Your Event Planning
Seeing an event you planned unfold successfully can be truly satisfying. But it’s...
Five Ways to Incorporate Giving into Company Holiday Celebrations
Company holiday celebrations are a great way to show your employees you appreciate...
How to Host the Ultimate Thanksgiving Dinner Party Outdoors
The rising trend of outdoor living makes it cozier than ever to have Thanksgiving...
Tips for an Office Thanksgiving Gathering
Thanksgiving celebrations don’t have to stay reserved for family members only....
Fall Wedding Trend: Unique Bar
Are you looking for ways to make your wedding stand out amongst the crowd? Consider...
MBJ Table of Experts: A Conversation on Family-Owned Businesses
Joanna Crangle/MBJ: Based on experience in your industries, how do the needs of...
How to Use Flowers at Your Wedding
It’s the height of wedding season here at Hicks, and we know the importance of...
Hosting a 5K: What You Need to Know
Beautiful weather calls for the community to take to the outdoors, which makes this...
Throwing an Outdoor Fundraiser
As the hot summer months transition to beautiful autumnal weather, taking your...
Tips for Hosting Your Next Corporate Event
We were asked by the Memphis Business Journal to round up some of our best tips for...
How to Host a Networking Event
Hosting an event can be difficult in itself. Organizing an event for people who are...
Four Tips on Working with Event Influencers
Influencers have become a successful marketing resource across many industries....
College Football Tailgating Essentials
Football season is right around the corner! The NFL pre-season is in full swing and...
How to Decorate a Backyard Wedding
Many couples choose to have weddings in backyards and on family property for both...
Tent Rental FAQs
Tents are perfect for all of your outdoor events. They offer protection from the...
Everything You Need to Throw an Engagement Party
Celebrating your engagement is an amazing experience, and having your family and...
Four Ways to Keep Guests Cool at Your Outdoor Event
Summer is the perfect time to host parties outdoors. However, with a scorching sun,...
5 Tips for the Perfect Tablescape
Scenery sets the mood for any event. Whether it’s greenery against a white table...
Make Your Mother’s Day Memorable
Mother’s Day is all about lifting up the mother figures that make life better. Moms...
Spring Wedding Trends
Every year, new wedding trends emerge, especially in the spring. Brides and grooms...
Take Your Easter Celebration to the Next Level
Easter is a joy-filled holiday where families can come together, enjoy a meal,...
Wedding Cake Alternatives
A traditional wedding cake will never go out of style, but why sacrifice...
Personalize Your Wedding
When it comes to your wedding, there are plenty of ways to add a personalized touch...
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Tips
Every year on the 17th day of March, celebrations around the world take place in...
How Daylight Savings Impacts Your Outdoor Wedding
Outdoor weddings are amazing events for a variety of reasons, but are also tricky...
What to Expect When Working with an Event Specialist
On your wedding day, it is important that you have the best team in place to ensure...
Valentine’s Day Party Tips and Tricks
Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for decades and is one of the most popular...
Event Rentals – Best Practices
When you are preparing to host an event, the details and checklist can seem...
Your Guests’ Guide to Memphis Attractions
According to a recent segment on Good Morning America, Memphis, Tennessee ranks as...
MLK Day Community Events
Community events are a great way to get involved and do your part to make the world...
Outdoor Event Rental Options
As the sun begins to peek out from behind the clouds and rising temperatures grace...
Dinner Party Dos and Don’ts
So, you want to throw a dinner party but don’t know where to start? These...
‘Tis the Season: Incorporating the Holidays into Client Events
With the winter season in full-swing, it is also time for Christmas parties, office...
Christmas Party Planning 101
Hello, holiday season, and hello, Christmas party planning! Once the calendar dawns...
Winter Wonderland Wedding Ideas
When the weather gets cold and winter comes, everything changes. Holiday cheer is...
Take Your Thanksgiving Celebration to the Next Level
Thanksgiving is a time to gather friends and family around the dinner table for a...
The Best of 2018 Wedding Trends
As 2018 comes to an end, it is the time to reflect on the best wedding trends that...
Tips for a Successful Trade Show Table
Trade shows provide unique opportunities for companies to display new products or...
4 Guest Book Alternatives to Make Memories that Last
Your wedding day is full of moments that you'll want to remember forever. Between...
How To Pick Your Wedding Theme
There are many factors that play a part in choosing your wedding theme. Some...
Gearing Up for Gameday
Down, set, tailgate! Football season is in full swing and that means you need a...
Falling in Love With Four Wedding Must-Haves
Fall is in the air and the height of wedding season is just around the corner. This...
Fall Festival Guide for 2018
Fall weather is here, and that means fall festivals are right around the corner!...
How to Choose the Perfect Color Palette
One of the most exciting first steps in wedding planning is deciding on a color...
Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day, which falls on the first Monday in September each year, honors the hard...
Corporate Event Planning Dos and Don’ts
When you own a small business, it’s important to remain actively involved in your...
Celebrate Elvis Week in Memphis
If there is one event in Memphis that brings out the rich culture of the Blues...
How to Be the Host With the Most
Hosting a party can be an exciting opportunity to bring the people in your life...
How to get your guests on the dance floor
On your wedding day, there is nothing more fun than a lively room packed with...
Must-have items for your summer event
Whether you’re planning a wedding, a graduation party or a family reunion, summer...
How to set the table for a dinner party
When it comes to dinner parties, the little details can make or break your evening....
Who traditionally pays for each portion of the wedding?
Weddings are a time to celebrate traditions. These can include the bride wearing...
6 Helpful Hacks to Plan the Perfect Office Party
Thinking about getting some co-workers together for a festive celebration? Whether...
5 Atmospheric Lighting Ideas for Wedding
The use of atmospheric lighting is a technique our greatest filmmakers use to set...
7 Killer Graduation Party Ideas
Planning an awesome graduation party takes effort and can be overwhelming. Start...
6 Tips for Renting Sound and Lighting Equipment
Are you planning a big party? You'll need to worry about a lot of things, from...
6 Tips to Throw a Big Party in a Small House
Is your house a tight squeeze even for you and your family? You want to throw a big...
Don’t Forget Transportation When Planning Your Wedding
Having your wedding in Memphis or surrounding areas? The classic, southern setting...
Hosting A New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Party
What's one way to count down to an unforgettable New Year's Day? Throw a murder...
5 Must-Dos For Holiday Weddings
The winter holidays are an enchanting time for a wedding. Why is this? The season...
Formal and Informal Place Settings for the Holidays
Formal and informal table-settings are mysterious to most. But if you're feeling...
5 Things You Must Know Event Tents, Flooring, and Climate Control
Even nature lovers may hesitate to hold an important event outdoors. They may think...
5 Awesome Halloween Party Game Ideas for Kids
We usually talk about weddings and events, but I wanted to take a minute and give...
Infographic: A Guide to the Perfect Anniversary Gift for Every Couple
Everyone looks forward to their wedding day. Annual milestones after are important...
Summer 4th of July Celebration at Horseshoe Casino, Tunica, MI
The Fourth of July is one of the nation’s biggest, boldest holidays. Hicks...
Labor Day Party Hosting
Don't mourn the end of summer on Labor Day! Celebrate the coming of fall by hosting...
Infographic: Wedding Reception Tent & Table Layout Options
When it comes to planning your tented wedding, the possibilities are endless. None...
Enjoy Your Wedding: Hire a Bridal Coordinator
Planning a wedding is never easy, even for organized brides. Wedding planning is a...
Planning a Wedding Shower
Being asked to host a wedding shower is a tremendous honor. It can also be...
Enjoy Your Next Corporate Event With These Activity Ideas
Regardless of the size of your business, your team may benefit from spending some...
Hosting Your First Dinner Party
Dinner party hosting can be a daunting task once a person truly gets down to the...
The Best Wedding Venues In Olive Branch Ms
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Formal vs Semi-Formal: What’s the Difference?
Yet another invitation to a holiday event arrive in your mailbox today? Evite...
Party Hosting: What to Rent & What to Buy
Hosting a large party or event requires carefully balancing your budget with the...
Creating A Wedding Planning Checklist
If there is one thing that is as equally exciting as it is stressful, it's planning...
Benefits Of Hiring A Wedding Coordinator
A wedding coordinator is a professional who organizes and plans weddings for a...
Outdoor Wedding Venues in Memphis Tn
Charming Memphis, TN is a natural magnet for engaged couples who are in search of...
How To Prepare For Your Memphis Wedding: Season Breakdown
You might have always known the season you want to get married in. You may have...
6 Things to Consider as You Set Your Wedding Date
“Have you set a date?” This is one of the first questions a couple will get asked...
What You Need To Know About Wedding Rentals
The thing is, you need a lot of stuff for a wedding. Getting to pick all the things...