Inspiration & Design4 min read
3 Alcohol-Free Welcome Drinks Your Guests Will Love
Fresh cucumber, bright citrus or apple with a ginger kick: three colourful mocktails to serve at your next celebration.
Read the articleEvent inspiration by PlanEvents
PlanEvents Inspiration
Fresh ideas, practical guides and inspiration for every kind of event.
Explore creative concepts, event trends and useful advice, from intimate celebrations to corporate events and large-scale productions. Whether you’re organising an event or working in the industry, discover ideas worth exploring.
Latest articles
Explore the articles
Ideas, planning advice and perspectives from across the event industry. Start with a subject that interests you.
14 articles · Page 1 of 2
Event Industry Insights4 min read
When Museums Come Alive After Dark: 3 Creative Approaches
From London’s V&A to Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, explore how art, music and participation come together after hours.
Read the article
Corporate Events4 min read
Trade fair conversations: start with the visitor’s question
Prepare your stand team to listen, connect visitors with the right person and agree a useful next step.
Read the article
Weddings & Celebrations3 min read
12 Guest Book Questions That Make Memories Worth Keeping
From funny memories to future adventures, discover 12 questions that give your guests something personal to share.
Read the article
Event Planning Guides5 min read
Event catering: plan how dietary requests reach the plate
Turn guest requirements into an agreed serving plan, with clear answers, updated dish information and a way to handle changes.
Read the article
Event Planning Guides5 min read
After the celebration: plan where your event flowers go next
Give the flowers a destination before dismantling begins, with clear ownership, suitable arrangements and an agreed collection.
Read the article
Weddings & Celebrations4 min read
A Creative Party Idea: Make a Celebration Banner Together
Give guests a small piece to decorate, a choice of ways to join in and a shared creation to bring together at the end.
Read the article
Event Planning Guides5 min read
Conference soundcheck: make room for the audience’s questions
Rehearse the whole conversation, from the first speaker to a question at the back of the room and the people listening online.
Read the article
Event Planning Guides5 min read
Live music at your event: plan the moments between the songs
Fit live music into your event programme, with clear preparation times, breaks, handovers and a plan for delays.
Read the article
Event Planning Guides6 min read
Reusable cups at events: make the return easy
Plan reusable cups as a complete service: clear guest instructions, practical returns, washing, collection and stock records.
Read the article
Event Planning Guides5 min read
How to Create a Quiet Space at Your Event
From conferences to celebrations, learn how to plan a comfortable place to pause, with the right location, clear information and practical arrangements.
Read the article
Event Planning Guides6 min read
How to brief an event photographer for the moments that matter
Turn your event programme into a useful photography brief, with priorities, practical preparation and a clear plan for receiving the images.
Read the articlePlanEvents
Inspired? Bring your event to life.
Found an idea you’d love to recreate? Tell event professionals what you’re planning, where and when, and which services you need. Post your event request for free on PlanEvents. Interested professionals can contact you to discuss your project.
Post your free event request