Cover photo: Contortionists set the scene for FREAK SHOW, a corporate reception by Cerbelli Creative that was themed with circus obscurities. Photo courtesy Ivan Piedra Photography It’s hard to ...

Many DMCs join groups that function as marketing networks to bring in business and provide operations support. Note: All information here is supplied by the companies listed and was current at press ...

Magazine Digital Edition Our Fall Issue is ready to read! In this issue: Set that Stage, Focus on Florals, Pitch the Perfect Tent, and more!

Destination events are incredibly rewarding—but they require a lot of know-how. Each year, we turn to the world of Destination Marketing Companies (DMCs), the experts in destinations and a great ...

It's once again time to celebrate the best of the best! Submissions are now being accepted for the Special Events 2026 Gala Awards! We invite you to submit your best work from the past year. Join in ...

In an era where remote work has disrupted traditional networking opportunities, event professionals are reimagining how to bring people together meaningfully. According to the 2025 Experiential Trends ...

Each winter issue, we at Special Events put together trend forecasts and industry predictions, reflecting on the previous year and peering into the future. Then, every spring, we head to Catersource + ...

Once again, Special Events Magazine profiles the biggest players in event development and production. The challenge this year: how to forecast the future when no one could have predicted we would be ...

You don’t need to close your eyes to picture it: the hum of conversation, the clinking of glasses, soft music in the background punctuated by laughter here and there. Cocktail receptions are a ...

For the past few years, it seems that charcuterie boards of all types have had a grip on the events world, mostly for the better. What started as an elaborate snacking trend has taken several ...

We asked, you decided: with travel and destination events being a top priority for so many after the years of pandemic isolation we all endured, DMCs are having a moment, and they deserve recognition.

The past couple of years have seen significant changes in weddings. Some couples are moving toward increasingly smaller weddings, stripping away everything but the basics. Other couples are leaning ...