Planning a Champagne Reception on a Beer Budget

Contrary to what some would have you believe; despite the economic times event and conference planning for a company is a vital party of their internal and external marketing campaign.  The only real thing that has changed is having to plan these same events on a smaller budget; quite the challenge for Event Planners everywhere.

At Capitol Event Firm we are always looking for new and unique ways to cut costs for our clients.  We do this by investigating various vendors and negotiating new deals and terms, researching unique venue spaces that might not be used for typical events or conference, but can be transformed (with a little event imagination) into a fabulous event space within your budget.  We also take pride in NOT marking up vendor costs and instead passing along our savings directly to the client!! 

This article is a quick read that highlights some ways that Corporate Event Planners can help their clients cut budget costs for their clients. 

Save YOUR client money!!

In the spirit of saving money we are offering a fun contest for our Facebook, Twitter, Blog fans.  Send in some of YOUR money saving event tips and pictures of these events throughout the month of February-and you can be entered into winning a $100 gift card to Amazon.  We will post the pics and tips as they come in!!

Hope you have an eventful day!!

Zaiba Hasan

The Winner is...

Congratulations to Khulsom Amhed of Baltimore.  She is the lucky winner of a fabulous weekend stay at the W-DC.  Capitol Event Firm is thanking the W for their generous donation!!

W-Washington DC

Next month's contest--Send in pictures of YOUR fabulous event and some cost-saving event planning tips.  Win a fun prize and be highlighted on our blog. 

We look forward to seeing some of the events you have planned and until then we hope you have an eventful day.

Rec of the Week (W Hotel-DC)

For an upcoming conference for The Energy Foundation we had the pleasure of being able to work with the sales staff at the W Hotel in DC!  This hotel is located in the heart of DC literally steps from the White House, The Smithsonian, The Capitol.  The W Hotel has revitalized what was originally one of the oldest hotels in the city into something cool, sophisticated, and hip while still maintaining the historic bones of the original hotel.

This luxury hotel offers many amenities (5 restaurants-Including the POV Roof top lounge, Bliss Spa, Animal service, wired rooms, just to name a few).  With over 300 rooms this hotel can easily accommodate large groups while still maintaining a intimate feel.

Now to the REALLY good part-The W Hotel has graciously donated a WEEKEND stay for one of our lucky Facebook fans.  It's not too late to be entered.  We will be picking the winner in 2 weeks; so if you haven't already LIKE us on Facebook.  Capitol Event Firm-Facebook

For more information on the W Hotel-visit:  W Hotel-DC

That's enough for now!
Hope you have an eventful day.
Zaiba