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Why an Indoor Event is Better Than an Outdoor Event

One of the biggest trends for 2023 is holding festivals and other large events indoors. And now that the COVID-19 pandemic is waning, more and more people are open to being indoors.


So why are indoor events and festivals becoming so popular? There are several very good reasons.



Climate


Yes, South Florida weather is lovely pretty much year ‘round. But let’s be honest: It can get pretty steamy here at times, we regularly experience afternoon thunderstorms . . . and then there are the insects. All part of nature, sure, but hardly a welcome additi

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Wedding Tradition of Jumping the Broom

One of the unique cultural touches accompanying many Black weddings these days is the tradition known as jumping the broom. Wedding Wire calls it “a reclamation of Black history,” spanning centuries and continents, with “roots in the African diaspora and slavery.”




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The practice of jumping the broom at Black weddings first broke into pop culture

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Miami Beach Pride Is Back, Bigger Than Ever

Marking its 15th year, Miami Beach Pride returns once again next month for two weeks of celebrating the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. 


What began in 2009 as a relatively small gathering of 15,000 people has exploded into an international extravaganza attracting more than 170,000 members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, along with their friends, allies, and supporters.



Sixteen days of events


The festivities kick off Friday, March 31, 2023, at 6 p.m. with the Prid

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How to Throw a Murder Mystery Party

Who doesn’t love a good whodunnit? Whether you want to plan something unusual for your friends, or you’re looking for a unique addition to any corporate gathering, why not throw a murder mystery party? It’s fun, it’s involving, and it’s a great team-building tool.


It may seem too complicated, but you can pull together an intriguing murder mystery party with a little planning and a couple of weeks. There are plenty of budget-friendly and even free murder mystery party kits available online. For a higher-end bash, you can even hire companies that will send actors

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How to Plan Your Wedding Reception Floor Plan

So many details of your wedding to get right! One you might not have thought of is the layout of your reception floor plan.


As wedding expert Layne Povey told Brides, “Strategic layout is essential to the success and flow of your event."




“Ensuring that you have enough space between tables for both guest comfort and services is extremely important, but making sure that you are still creating an intimate space that doesn’t feel like a banquet hall is how your event comes to life,” she explained.



So here are some tips for making the most of your venue to have the perfect floor plan for your reception.

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How Event Tech Can Make Conference Planning Easier

Pity the poor conference planner these days. With budgets tightened, COVID-19 still lurking, and layoffs looming, companies are asking their organizers to do more with less. That means they want their events to be successful without spending much.



The answer? Event technology.


You probably already incorporate some basic event tech into your conference: digital check-in and RFID badges; social media walls that display attendees’ posts and photos; and, of course, mobile event apps to facilitate communication and help build connections.


And natura

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Celebrating Black History Month in Miami

February is Black History Month, created to focus attention on the numerous untold contributions of African Americans to the United States. Also known as African American History Month, it honors Black people from the enslaved humans brought from Africa to African Americans living in the United States today.


This year’s theme, “Black Resistance,” explores how “African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms, and police killings” since the country’s earliest days.




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Historic duPont Building Hosts Nicole Martin’s Engagement Party

The rich and famous keep coming to the Historic Alfred I. duPont Building in downtown Miami when they want to throw impressive galas.


The most recent such event was the Vegas-themed engagement party of “Real Housewives of Miami” star Dr. Nicole Martin and fiancé Anthony Lopez.



The love story


Martin and Lopez, a successful trial attorney, met separately through friends in Las Vegas

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Get Ready for the Gay8 Festival, aka Gay Ocho

One of the many great things about Miami is the many festivals that we can have here all year ‘round. Upcoming example: the Gay8 (Gay Ocho) Festival on Sunday February 19, held annually in the heart of Little Havana along the iconic streets of Calle Ocho (Southwest 8th Street).


The Hispanic street fiesta, dedicated to LGBTQ+ art, music, dance, food, and culture, is the largest Hispanic diversity and inclusion festival in the U.S., attracting more than 80,000 visitors.



What to expect


From noon to 8 p.m. between Southwest 14th to 17th avenues, Calle Och

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Hottest Wedding Trend: Adoptable Pets at Your Wedding

Our pets have become such a part of our lives, it’s natural that we’d want to include them on the biggest day of our lives. 


According to Newsweek, a quarter of engaged couples want their dogs to play a role in their wedding: More than half plan to use them as ring bearers, 34 percent want to walk down the aisle with them, and 17 percent plant to include them in their first dance.


But the logistics of including pets at a wedding - an already frenzied day - can become overwhelming. Ilana Karcinski and Kelly Nova saw an untapped part of the wedding market when they realized they could create a business from handling such details for couples.


So the former college roommates a

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