2nd Annual Canadian Venue Awards Recipients

Canadian Special Events Magazine (CSE) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2nd Annual Canadian Venue Awards, celebrating excellence across Canada’s event and hospitality landscape. The Canadian Venue Awards recognize outstanding…

SANCTUARY: The Intersection of Strategy + Soul

Introducing SANCTUARY, a leadership and creative development experience for event professionals, designed to renew your vision, deepen your connections, and sharpen your professional edge. This is a day to restore balance and…

Ice Crystal Gala: Rhinestone Rodeo, A Sparkling Success

The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba has long been celebrated for events driven by purpose and community spirit, but the Ice Crystal Gala: Rhinestone Rodeo raised the bar even higher. Held at…

A Night in the Jerusalem Market: Inside Shuk 2025

For one extraordinary night in Montreal, Hampstead Park was transformed into a full-scale, open-air replica of Jerusalem’s renowned Machane Yehuda Market. Shuk 2025, produced and designed by Total Events, marked a cultural…

Late-Night Bites That Keep Energy Up

Corporate holiday events don’t end with dinner. Guests stay for speeches, networking, and dancing, and if planners want them engaged until the lights come up, food has to keep pace. Late-night bites…

The ROI of Corporate Holiday Gifting: Story over Stuff

Corporate holiday gifting is more than just a seasonal gesture. Done correctly, it’s a strategic way to strengthen relationships, remind clients of their importance, and position your brand as considerate and relevant.…

Eco-Friendly Décor – Sustainable Magic for Holiday 2025

Corporate holiday events are known for sparkle — but also for waste. Cut florals tossed the next morning, piles of single-use props, synthetic snow vacuumed into garbage bags. For 2025, the design…

If You Build It, They Will Come — And Leave Happier

Doubting the value of hosting an in-person event this holiday season? A wide assortment of data and more than a century of experience make a compelling case for raising the tent or…

Holiday Party Menus with a Twist

Holiday menus shouldn’t be dull. Guests remember the details, the playful names, the unexpected pairings, the flavours that make them pause mid-conversation. For 2025, we’ve created three bold themed menus that do…

Holiday Entertainment Ideas That Sparkle

Holiday events are about creating lasting memories. For planners, that means delivering performances that surprise, delight, and keep guests talking. At Cirque Revolution, we specialize in crafting bold, customizable acts that bring…

Holiday Entertainment Ideas That Sparkle

Holiday events are about creating lasting memories. For planners, that means delivering performances that surprise, delight, and keep guests talking. At Cirque Revolution, we specialize in crafting bold, customizable acts that bring…