Sunday, October 3, 2010

Selecting the Date for Your Next Event

When planning any event, many factors have to be taken into consideration, as they can affect the outcome of the event. Sometimes these factors work in your favor, and other times they do not. However, in order to plan a successful event, here is a short list of some key considerations:
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  • Major Holidays
  • Religious Observations
  • The Season
  • Time - daylight savings time changes (you don't want your guests to forget and arrive an hour early/late!) and availability
  • Superstitions - Friday the 13th, April Fools Day (4/01)
  • September 11th - this date (9/11) will be forever etched in the minds of many Americans as a day of mourning.
  • Sporting events - especially during Superbowl weekend, World Cup, World Series, etc. 
Sometimes planning an event for a holiday weekend may work well for out-of-town guests who won't have to take extra time off work to travel for your event. However, many people like to spend these holidays with their families, so just be mindful of the date that you choose. Just an example of how some of these dates may or may not work in your favor...

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