Building The Guest Experience

Hala Bissada,  President & CEO, Hala Events & Communications Inc Okay maybe using the phrase “The Devil is in the Details” is a bit extreme in the literal sense, however, creating a truly memorable…

ole Grammy Event Produced by Nikki Northern, CMP

ole Creates Grammy Showstopper on Beverly Hills Rooftop

ole is world’s fastest growing music rights management company with offices in Nashville,Los Angeles, Santa Monica, New York City and London, England. Their head office is in Toronto, Canada. With previous Grammy…

First-place winning tabletop by student Seonhye Kim, called Flower in the Air.

Seneca Students INSPIRE

There is something pretty special going on over at Seneca College. The passion, the creativity and the innovation is just bursting from the halls and we couldn’t help but find ourselves peeking…

Liquid Pea Ravioli

Molecular Gastronomy

A kitchen that looks like a science lab complete with beakers full of liquid nitrogen,syringes and odd shaped tools right out of a ‘Breaking Bad’ scene may seem unappealing to some, but…

Things We LOVE

  Whether you are trying to get uber creative with your corporate gifting or spiffing up a swag bag, these fantastic products, hand picked by our Creative Director, Stacy Wyatt are sure…

Announcing the 2016 Canadian Event Award Recipients

Congratulations to the 2016 Canadian Event Industry Award Recipients. Awards were presented live at the stunning Grande Luxe Event Boutique in North York, Ontario on March 31, to a sold out audience, made…

Taking Care of YOU So You Can Take Care of Business

Taking Care of YOU So You Can Take Care of Business

A good night sleep equals a good business model. Google the most stressful careers and event planner will come up anywhere from 3rd to 8. Apparently the only jobs more stressful are…

A Very Chill Dinner Party With Chef Mina Stone

There are many elements of Charlotte D’Alessio’s life that read like a teenager’s fairy tale. Instagram didn’t exist when I was in high school, but I imagine I’d be pretty fascinated by…

Five Reasons Not To Be Afraid Of Red

There are many elements of Charlotte D’Alessio’s life that read like a teenager’s fairy tale. Instagram didn’t exist when I was in high school, but I imagine I’d be pretty fascinated by…

Why Hair Essences Are The Next Big Thing

There are many elements of Charlotte D’Alessio’s life that read like a teenager’s fairy tale. Instagram didn’t exist when I was in high school, but I imagine I’d be pretty fascinated by…

What Selena Gomez Buys at Topshop

There are many elements of Charlotte D’Alessio’s life that read like a teenager’s fairy tale. Instagram didn’t exist when I was in high school, but I imagine I’d be pretty fascinated by…

Liven Up Your Event with a Snapshot Photobooth

There is something about taking pictures in a photobooth that makes photograph moments with your friends and colleagues, well… wacky and fun! Event guests love party favors and SWAG, so when they…

Light it Up! With Glowmi

LED lighting is the new craze in the event industry, as it has been for a few year now. With LED accessories incorporated into today’s entertainment acts, guest outfits and technology, event…

Finally! An APP That Creates One Guest List

  It is hours away from the event opening and you are looking at multiple guest lists from several different registration platforms. Have you been there? What planner hasn’t. Wouldn’t it be…

Hôtel de Glace, Where Frozen Natural Beauty Meets Urban Style

With Winter upon us, it seems everyone wants to host a Winter Wonderland-themed wedding these days. The ice-like chandeliers, 2 story-tall white walls, and accent lighting of shimmering jewels like soft blue,…

Integrating Your Décor Suppliers at Phase One

You’re a creative person, you want every event to be an over the top immersive experience, recipe breathtaking in its design and decor and seamless in execution.  You want décor no one…

Yes,There is an “I” in Team

By Hala Bissada, President & CEO of Hala Events & Communications You probably have heard the phrase “there is no “I” in team” more times than can be counted.  The question remains,…

Mermaids Making Waves at Events

  AquaMermaid is the newest, hottest thing to hit events in ages. Imagine building a custom pool in the middle of your event and having live mermaids splashing about while guests mill…

Inspired Spaces February 17

  Looking to beat the February blahs? Yearning for fresh creative ideas to fuel your imagination? On Wednesday, February 17, prepare to be inspired. Inspired Spaces, the annual tabletop challenge by Seneca’s…

R5 Event Design’s Stunning Looks

The uber talented team a Toronto design firm R5 Event design has been busy this year transforming GTA hot spots into meticulously crafted, stunning event spaces. Here is a teeny peek into…