Every person planning an event wants it to be special. As peoples’ lives become busier, and with the success of so many event planning shows on cable TV, more and more people are relying on professional event planners to help them realize their dreams of spectacular weddings, successful corporate events and memorable and unique parties. Shaun Pierce, President of Pierce Events, discusses upcoming trends for 2012, event themes and some of his favorite places to plan events in Pittsburgh.
Whether you’re a bride, a corporate client, or the host or hostess of a party, as 2012 begins, the trend in events is to offer something unique and memorable. Mr. Pierce is seeing "bold color choices, custom invitations, mobile food trucks, and dynamic entertainment and design" in upcoming events. Mr. Pierce’s clients are becoming more involved in the creative process. Rather than choosing a general theme, couples will try to reflect their style and personality by using décor and design elements. Corporate clients rely heavily on company branding as a theme, incorporating the company message and logo as design elements.
Environmental issues more important than ever as we begin 2012. However, Mr. Pierce is not seeing an increase in requests for ‘green’ events. Most clients are budget-conscious and hosting a green event is still an expensive endeavor. Pierce Events offers the option of green events to their clients if requested, and works with many suppliers and venues that have green practices. Mr. Pierce says clients in Pittsburgh can find ways to incorporate green elements into their events. “Often times, our clients can host environmentally friendly events without really trying. Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center was the first ‘Certified Green’ convention center in the world.”
Pittsburgh has a wide variety of venues and locations to hold events. Whether an event is large or small, Mr. Pierce says his company works very hard to match the venue with his client’s needs. Some of his favorite venues for weddings include the iconic and elegant Wyndham Grand, overlooking Point State Park; The Renaissance Hotel, with stunning views of the city and beautiful photography locations; and The Mansion at Maple Heights, perfect for an intimate events. For corporate events and parties, Mr. Pierce favors Pittsburgh’s museums, universities and sports complexes.
As you begin to plan your event, the most important thing to remember is to make it unique and memorable. If you’re planning a wedding, make sure it reflects who you are as a couple. Tell your story. If you’re planning a corporate event, it should reflect all the wonderful things about your company. Using an event planner to assist you with all the details, and planning your event in Pittsburgh, is a great way to get started. According to Mr. Pierce:
“Pittsburgh is finally being recognized as a gem of a city. I see more people choosing Pittsburgh as an event destination. Couples that have left Pittsburgh are coming back here to get married. Companies are discovering we can produce world class events at a fraction of the cost of other locations.”
For more information on Pierce Events, or to contact them to plan your event, please call 724-986-6939 or visit their website.
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