Bright Ideas Newsletter Archive

Bright Ideas' newsletter archive is the perfect resource for anyone in search of great ideas for events, food, venues, and entertainment. Ensure your next special event is a success. Browse our back issues for inspiration from past events, crowd-pleasing recommendations, and good advice with Ask an Event Planner:

• Volume 3, Issue 1 - January, 2012
  Why It's Time to Plan Your 2012 Holiday Party
  How-to Plan for Event Success
  Staff Pick of the Month
  Top Three Holiday Party Essentials
  Win a Free 4 Hour Event Consultation!
• Volume 2, Issue 12 - December, 2011
  Looking Back and Looking Forward
  Enter To Win! Event Planning Consultation
  Staff Pick of the Month
  Top Three Event Trends for 2012
• Volume 2, Issue 11 - November, 2011
  Bright Ideas Takes Team Building Prize at 2011 BC Event Awards
  Hillary Harris Wows With Hollywood Hot List
  Would You Like A Glass of Cake?
  Staff Pick of the Month
  Top Three Event Trends at CSEME (Nov 2-3, 2011)
• Volume 2, Issue 10 - October, 2011
  The Appreciation Equation
  'A' List Advice
  Staff Pick of the Month
  Top Three Reasons to Hold A Client Appreciation Event
• Volume 2, Issue 9 - September, 2011
  Survey Says!
  The Christmas Conundrum
  The Global Holiday
  Bright Ideas Xmas Buzz
  Staff Pick of the Month
  Top Three Holiday Party Trends
• Volume 2, Issue 8 - August, 2011
  Sustainable Special Events
  Take Our Survey and Win
  Staff Pick of the Month
  Top Three Ways to Build Sustainability at Your Organization
• Volume 2, Issue 7 - July, 2011
  Boosting Morale and Your Bottom Line
  Party Hats - Fun is Always in Fashion
  Staff Pick of the Month
  Top Three Team Building Events
• Volume 2, Issue 6 - June, 2011
  Say Thank You with a Client Appreciation Event
  Client Appreciation Checklist
  Top Three Client Appreciation Tips
• Volume 2, Issue 5 - May, 2011
  Expertise + Creativity = A Bright Ideas Production
  The Customer is Always Right
  Staff Pick of the Month
  Top Three Reasons to Call Bright Ideas
• Volume 2, Issue 4 - April, 2011
  Winter Holiday Party Planning
  Top Three Holiday Themes
  Interview with Santa
  Holiday Party Planning Pitfalls
• Volume 2, Issue 3 - March, 2011
  Choosing the Right Entertainment for Your Event
  Top Three Entertainment Choices
  How Much Should Entertainment Cost?
  Do-It-Yourself Entertainment Checklist
• Volume 2, Issue 2 - February, 2011
  2011 Special Event Food Trends
  Top Three Tastes of 2011
  Common Catering Mistakes to Avoid
  Bright Ideas Award Nominations
• Volume 2, Issue 1 - January, 2011
  Start Thinking Summer Barbeque
  Favorite Summer Special Event Themes
  Top Three Company Barbeque Venues
  AnyWoman 2011 Competition
• Volume 1, Issue 6 - December, 2010
  Preparing for 2011 Events
  Event Planners' Timeline and Checklist
  Bright Ideas' Memorable Events of 2010
  Top Three 'Must-Have' Annual Events for 2011
• Volume 1, Issue 5 - November, 2010
  Seven Days to Success - Westside Gallery Launch
  How to Arrange a Special Event in Seven Days
  Top Three Office Party Planning Tips
  Bright Ideas' Online Contest
• Volume 1, Issue 4 - October, 2010
  Call for AnyWoman Competition Nominees
  Top Three Inspiring Women
  All About AnyWomen 2011
  Bright Ideas Takes Gold at CSEME 2010
• Volume 1, Issue 3 - September, 2010
  Planning the Perfect Holiday Event
  Choosing Activities and Events
  E-Port, Event Technology Innovation
  Choosing Food and Décor on a Budget
• Volume 1, Issue 2 - August, 2010
  Six Steps to a Perfect Venue
  Venue Booking Advice
  Top Three Vancouver Venues
  AnyWoman 2011 Announcement
• Volume 1, Issue 1 - June, 2010
  Prepare To Picnic - Choosing Your Summer Event
  Six Steps to Outstanding Company Picnics
  Company Summer Events - What to Avoid