1. Industry Blogs and Publications

BizBash: A leading resource for event planning news, trends, and inspiration. They cover a wide range of topics, including event design, technology, and case studies.

Visit: BizBash

Event Manager Blog (EventMB): Offers comprehensive guides, tips, and industry insights on event planning and design. They also provide research reports and trend analysis.

Visit: Event Manager Blog

Special Events Magazine: Provides articles on event decor, planning tips, and industry news. It also features profiles of successful events and event professionals.

Visit: Special Events Magazine

The Knot Pro: Offers a wealth of resources for wedding and event planners, including design trends, planning tips, and marketing strategies. It also provides tools to help manage your event planning business.

Visit: The Knot Pro

EventPlanning.com: Offers a variety of guides, checklists, and templates to help organize everything from corporate events to weddings. The blog covers topics on event trends, marketing, and client management.

Visit: EventPlanning.com

Social Tables Blog: A great resource for advice on event design, technology, and management. They cover a broad range of topics, from event trends to practical tips for executing flawless events.

Visit: Social Tables Blog

Confetti: A UK-based site offering inspiration and advice for weddings and events. Many of the decor and planning tips are adaptable to various types of events.

Visit: Confetti

Event Industry News: Offers the latest news, trends, and insights in the event planning industry, making it a valuable resource for staying up-to-date with industry developments.

Visit: Event Industry News

WedLuxe: An online magazine focusing on luxury weddings and events. It provides inspiration for high-end event design and planning, including real event features and trend reports.

Visit: WedLuxe

Cvent Resource Hub: Offers a wide range of eBooks, webinars, and guides focused on event management and design, making it a valuable resource for planners looking to expand their knowledge.

Visit: Cvent Resource Hub

PartySlate: A platform that showcases real events and professional portfolios, offering inspiration for event design and decor. It also provides articles and tips on planning, trends, and industry best practices.

Visit: PartySlate

Style Me Pretty: A blog focused on wedding design and planning, offering plenty of ideas that can be adapted to other types of events. It’s a great resource for inspiration and vendor recommendations.

Visit: Style Me Pretty

The Bizzabo Blog: Provides a wealth of information on event planning, marketing, and technology. It’s especially useful for planners looking to incorporate digital tools into their event strategies.

Visit: The Bizzabo Blog

AllSeated Blog: Offers tips on event design, technology, and management, covering topics like seating arrangements and floor plans, providing practical advice for planners.

Visit: AllSeated Blog

Pinterest - Event Planning Boards: Pinterest is a visual inspiration hub for event planning and design. Following event planning boards helps stay updated on trends, DIY ideas, and creative decor options.

Visit: Pinterest

The Event Planners Association (EPA): Offers resources, networking opportunities, and professional development for event planners. Their site provides access to industry news, legal resources, and business tools.

Visit: The Event Planners Association (EPA)

Inspire Smart Success: Provides resources, workshops, and coaching for wedding and event professionals, focusing on helping planners grow their businesses, develop their brands, and stay ahead of industry trends.

Visit: Inspire Smart Success

2. Design and Decor Resources

Design*Sponge: Although it’s no longer updated, the archive is a treasure trove of design inspiration, DIY projects, and event decor ideas.

Visit: Design Sponge

Martha Stewart Weddings: Offers inspiration for wedding decor, planning, and design. Even though it's wedding-focused, many ideas can be adapted to other types of events.

Visit: Martha Stewart Weddings

3. Event Planning Associations

Meeting Professionals International (MPI): Provides resources and education for event planners, including articles, webinars, and certifications.

Visit: Meeting Professionals International

International Live Events Association (ILEA): Offers industry news, trends, and networking opportunities for event professionals. They also provide educational resources.

Visit: International Live Events Association

4. Event Technology and Tools

Cvent Blog: Focuses on event technology, planning tips, and industry trends. It’s a great resource for learning about new tools and software for event planning.

Visit: Cvent Blog

Eventbrite Blog: Provides articles on event planning, marketing, and technology. They also cover trends and tips for hosting successful events.

Visit: Eventbrite Blog

5. DIY and Craft Sites

Pinterest: An excellent platform for finding and sharing event decor ideas, DIY projects, and design inspiration. Create boards to showcase your own work and ideas.

Visit: Pinterest

HGTV: Offers a variety of articles and videos on event decor and DIY projects that can be adapted for various types of events.

Visit: HGTV

6. Books and E-books

"The Art of Event Planning" by Gianna Cardinale Gaudini: A practical guide to event planning and design, offering insights and tips from an experienced planner.

Visit: The Art of Event Planning

"Meeting Architecture: A Manifesto" by Maarten Vanneste: Focuses on the science of meeting design, providing a deep dive into the principles behind effective event planning.

Visit: Meeting Architecture

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