Venue & event insights

Practical guides for hosts, event planners, and anyone booking a venue for their next event.

Elegant outdoor garden event setup with string lights and seated guests
Event Trends

Outdoor vs. Indoor Venues: How to Choose the Right Setting for Your Event

The right answer depends on your event type, guest count, season, and risk tolerance. Here's the framework that makes the decision straightforward.

Christopher Marchetti
Christopher MarchettiApr 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Event planner conducting a venue walkthrough with the venue manager
Venue Planning

10 Questions to Ask a Venue Before You Sign Anything

Most event disasters are traceable to a question nobody asked during the venue walkthrough. Here are the 10 that experienced planners never skip.

Michelle Maas
Michelle MaasApr 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Corporate event planning team working around a conference table
Venue Planning

The Complete Corporate Event Planning Checklist: From Venue to Follow-Up

Every detail that separates a forgettable corporate event from one that drives real business outcomes — organized into a practical timeline any team can follow.

Lynn Pulsifer
Lynn PulsiferApr 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Guests networking at a modern corporate event in Los AngelesFeatured
Event Trends

The 7 Biggest Event Trends Reshaping Corporate and Private Events in 2025

From micro-experiences and hybrid formats to wellness-driven design, here's what LA's top event planners are doing differently in 2026 — and how to apply it.

Michelle Maas
Michelle MaasApr 2, 2026 · 8 min read
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Host Resources

How to List Your Venue and Start Earning: A Host's Complete Guide

Here's how smart venue owners in Los Angeles are turning unused hours into consistent revenue — without the management headache.

Christopher Marchetti
Christopher MarchettiApr 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Rooftop event venue in Los Angeles at golden hourFeatured
Venue Planning

How to Choose the Perfect Event Venue in Los Angeles (Without the Stress)

Here's the complete checklist LA event planners use to book the right venue every time — and avoid costly mistakes.

Nicole Swawell
Nicole SwawellApr 1, 2026 · 7 min read