Stacy Wyatt – Articles

Have Fork Will Travel: Exploring Canadian Food Festivals

by Stacy Wyatt. The best way to experience a culture is through the exploration of its culinary scene. Culinary tourism or food tourism is now considered a vital component of the tourism…

Canada’s Most Majestic & Rentable Castles

By Stacy Wyatt All across the country, our rich and colorful history can be found inside the great halls and gardens of our notable castles, forts and mansions. Built hundreds of years…

Entering Industry Awards Offers BIG Marketing Value

If you’re wondering if industry awards matter, the simple answer is yes.  This is true whether you’re an actor competing for an Oscar, a hockey team competing for the Stanley Cup or…

OneWest Events Gets Freaky For Winsport

Calgary’s OneWest Events produced  their version of  a ‘Cirque’ show for Winsport’s Annual Legacy Gala. To give guests a one of a kind experience, the OneWest team took them back in time…

The Art of Mass Personalization

The term “mass personalization” may seem paradoxical. But for your meetings to continue to thrive, you must deliver personalized experiences to a large group of people. Every other month, I anxiously await…

Top Entertainment Trends

  Today’s planners are constantly on the hunt for innovative and “never seen before” entertainment ideas. Clients are digging deep to find the engagement in their programs and are looking for WOW…

Ten Stunning Wedding Stages

Wedding stages, already a center piece of middle eastern weddings, are just starting to trend in North America. Take a look at these lavish and absolutely stunning designs from around the world.…

The Principles of an Effective RFP

Published on Linkedin By Audrey Esar As a planner, much of our time is spent researching and requesting information from suppliers and vendors. Finding the right fit for an event space, an entertainment…

Marketing to Planners Should Never Be a One Night Stand

Marketing to event professionals is unique. One-off ads or cold calling will not get you the results you want. Traditional drivers, such as promotions, sales, time-sensitive offers, or discounts, often do not…

The Meaning & Value of Integrity in Your Business

Courtesy of www.corporatesufi.com The basis of every relationship is trust, and trust is born out of an expectation or result of integrity. Integrity is the conscious decision to be true in both words…

Pretty in Pink Design Inspiration

It’s no secret that CSE Magazine LOVES pink. One peek at our logo and see how much the inspired hue is incorporated into our culture here at CSE, but did you know…

The Wedding Brunch

Even though Sunday brunch has come a long way from the days of warming trays filled with scrambled eggs and layers of sticky bacon, most people, until recently were not considering it…

Toss ’em A PITCH They Can Hit

Know your client You would not pitch a ball to your 8-year-old like your 16-year-old, who’s dying to hit one out of the park. The same holds for the audience to whom…

Meet Fork + Farm Catered Events

  Meet Fork + Farm Catered Events serving up handcrafted experiences, one event at a time. Their philosophy is simple; their food is anything but. According to co-owners Dennis Jefferey (Chef) and…

Performer Highlight: Robyn Pauhl

Based in Burlington, Ontario, nationally renowned singer songwriter Robyn Pauhl has been performing for as long as she can remember.  From an early age her passion has been as evident as her…

Robot Bartenders

Robot Bartenders? This may conjure up images of C-3PO’s smiling face slinging drinks telling jokes and advice to the weary. We are not quite there yet but bartenders can be found serving…

15 Ways To Raise The Bar At Your Next Event

How many ways can you raise the Bar at a wedding or special event? We have built a collection of our favourites. From inside the BARN to do it yourself BARgains… we…

The Perfume Bar by Aromachology

As planners, we look for new ways to engage the audience by shaping their perspectives and appealing to their five senses, creating a unique, integrative and unforgettable experience they can brag about…