Choosing a photographer for an event – such as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or wedding – can feel like a daunting task, but choosing the right photographer can make your event special for a lifetime. Brigitte Bardot once said, “A photograph can be an instant of life captured for eternity that will never cease looking back at you.” Eternity is a long time, so you want to make sure that the decision of…

Have you ever planned an event down to the last detail, and shortly before the event, something you didn’t anticipate almost halts your event in its tracks? Well, for weddings, there are some things that even an experienced event planner can’t anticipate, as this story illustrates… Steve Lander, executive director at Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT, thought he had seen it all. He had been the director at the…

We’ve all done it — run head-first into an important decision without taking the time to think through all of the consequences. Booking an event such as a wedding reception or a business meeting requires careful attention to details. Since most of us don’t make decisions like these on a regular basis, it’s important to review certain questions in advance. Here are our Top 10 Questions to Ask a Venue…