April 6, 2020

Industry Insight: How the Events Industry is Shifting

As mentioned in our most recent post, the events industry has been hit hard by COVID-19 and current events. While we are heartbroken for our clients and friendors who have had to postpone or cancel important events, we know this collective act to stay home and social distance is necessary, important, and for the greater good.

With that said, we are doing everything we can to offer our services, considering the current restrictions. Just because we cannot meet in person, does not mean we cannot continue to connect and celebrate life!

Here are a few ways the events industry is shifting to continue to offer services at this time:

1. Postponement plan activated – working with clients and vendors to begin the rescheduling process for all impacted events. Working quickly to clearly communicate options to clients who have been or may be affected to let them know they are on top of mind. We have services for our clients and beyond to help navigate this difficult process.

2. Virtual events and meetings – while we cannot currently meet in person, we can shift to accommodate online events, meetings, and conferences. There are so many opportunities to continue connect with individuals in the digital space, now and beyond COVID-19.

3. Party in a Box – to accompany the previous concept, consider ways engage guests and encourage them to attend by responsibly providing props beforehand. Providing hosts and attendees of a virtual event physical décor, gifts, and/or memorabilia brings the experience to life, beyond the screen. Need assistance? Contact us and we will be happy to help!

Many things have come to a pause, but life has not been canceled! We are so honored to continue to support you through life’s greatest celebrations, now and for years to come. We are always here for you!

A note to the fellow event industry companies who have been impacted – we feel for you. There is no way we could have ever predicted this when planning for 2020, but we encourage you to look beyond. For additional ideas and resources for adapting your business, consider visiting the Events Industry Council website.

April 2, 2020

We are the Events Industry, and #OpenWeStand

The impact of Covid-19 and the drastic shift in daily life has greatly impacted us all, and the events industry is no exception. From the cancelation of weddings, conferences, graduations, and more, many companies have lost major revenue streams, some of which they rely on to sustain through the rest of the year. While we know we are not alone in feeling the economic and emotional impacts of current events, we are eager to show our support during these difficult times. Specifically, within our industry.

We know if we continue to support one another, act in solidarity, and refer business when celebrations do commence, we can all make it though this.

With that said, we wanted to highlight several vendors that are still open and operating even though they may be taking inquiries from their home rather than the office. Each of these companies have proven their professionalism, expertise, and reliability time and time again when working with us on events.

VENUES

– The Club at Ruby Hill: taking pick up and delivery food orders at the club house!

– Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch: offering to-go and delivery via online ordering, as well as virtual wine tasting live on their Instagram (@longmeadowranch)!

– Hotel Valencia: open and operating under limited conditions ensuring additional safety precautions for guests.

– Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay: while many amenities remain closed, the hotel is still open to guests and offering food for those staying overnight.

– Rosewood Sand Hill: temporarily closed but sharing updates as they come, including meditation techniques on Instagram from their Director of Wellness (@rosewoodsandhill).

– Villa Montalvo: offices are currently closed, but the park remains open from 9 am to 5 pm daily.

VENDORS

– Carlie Statsky Photography: offering virtual consultation for prints to brighten your home, as well as prints for sale via Etsy.

– RedBliss Design: offering free downloads of their ‘Be a Rainbow’ collection with 100% sales of prints going toward COVID-19 relief

– Bloomsters Floral Design: offering flower deliveries to residential locations

– Petite Petal Co: online shop is open which includes affordable floral arrangement delivery, Easter gifts, gift cards to use towards future workshops and at home cocktail starter kits.

– Cafe Primavera Fine Catering: offering an organic, locally sourced meals available to order by phone or email. See their weekly menu here.

– Professional Makeup Artistry: providing donation-based virtual training sessions to learn simple techniques, get product recommendations, and ask questions.

We know this time has been challenging for many reasons. While we don’t have all the answers, we do know we are stronger together; and that includes our collective actions to stay home.

We very much look forward to the day we are ready to enter the world of events again and celebrate with you all. In the meantime, please consider how you can continue to show support for small businesses. We are still here for you, too!

February 27, 2020

Industry Insight: Floral Friendors

With spring officially right around the corner, and all the beautiful weather we’ve been having, we are ready to embrace all things floral!

In this industry, we are truly blessed to work with some of the best vendors, and that includes the florists we have grown to love dearly.

Whether you are looking to bring the wow factor to your wedding, bring something fresh to your next corporate event, or simply to show someone you care, these florists will not disappoint.

APIS FLORAL

Also located in Willow Glen, we love being neighbors with Apis. From classes to gifts to stunning event florals they are always a joy to partner with.

ASIEL DESIGN

Known for their artistic design, the owners share 20 years of combined experience. We think their work certainly speaks for itself!

BLOOMSTERS

Another San Jose resident, Bloomsters, offers beautiful blooms with the touch of a button. Their website makes it so easy to have quality floral arrangements delivered in the San Jose area without any of the hassle. They are also great to work with for events and their creations are always of the higheset caliber.