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event plannING / philadelphia & the main line

event plannING / philadelphia & the main line

Corporate & Private Events Planned End-to-end

Corporate & Private Events Planned End-to-end

Corporate & Private Events Planned End-to-end

sports events, Conferences, galas, wellness & team building events for large and small venues

sports events, Conferences, galas, wellness & team building events for large and small venues

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Start-to-Finish Event Planning and Management

Initial Consultation

One conversation starts the journey. We learn your goals, budget, taste - everything needed to ensure planning is on-point for every detail.

Venue & Vendor Vetting

We source and vet every partner for your event to ensure everything will be to your liking and run smoothly without technical or logistical issues.

Event Management

From guest arrival and accommodations to the smallest details, we run the day on site and manage vendors as needed, so you can simply enjoy the day.

Follow Ups and Repeats

One relationship, every event. Whether ongoing league events, annual conferences or the next party, our happy clients can't wait for the next event!

philadelphia corporate event planner

From Large Corporate Events and Conference to Small Intimate Venues

From Large Corporate Events and Conference to Small Intimate Venues

From Large Corporate Events and Conference to Small Intimate Venues

Planning a corporate event requires more than finding a venue and coordinating a few vendors. From corporate meetings and conferences to product launches, company celebrations and executive events, every detail needs to support your goals, reflect your brand and create a memorable experience for your guests.

As a Philadelphia corporate event planner, we provide comprehensive event planning and management services designed around your company's objectives, audience, budget and vision. Our team can manage as much or as little of the planning process as you need, from developing the initial concept and selecting a venue to coordinating vendors, managing event logistics and overseeing the event on-site.

Planning a corporate event requires more than finding a venue and coordinating a few vendors. From corporate meetings and conferences to product launches, company celebrations and executive events, every detail needs to support your goals, reflect your brand and create a memorable experience for your guests.

As a Philadelphia corporate event planner, we provide comprehensive event planning and management services designed around your company’s objectives, audience, budget and vision. Our team can manage as much or as little of the planning process as you need, from developing the initial concept and selecting a venue to coordinating vendors, managing event logistics and overseeing the event on-site.

Planning a corporate event requires more than finding a venue and coordinating a few vendors. From corporate meetings and conferences to product launches, company celebrations and executive events, every detail needs to support your goals, reflect your brand and create a memorable experience for your guests.

As a Philadelphia corporate event planner, we provide comprehensive event planning and management services designed around your company’s objectives, audience, budget and vision. Our team can manage as much or as little of the planning process as you need, from developing the initial concept and selecting a venue to coordinating vendors, managing event logistics and overseeing the event on-site.

Event Types

Event Types

Event Types

When planning a corporate event in the Philadelphia area, there are endless amazing options to bring people together, promote wellness, build teamwork skills, educate and have fun! These are just some of the event types we manage all over the region. Let's talk about your goals what what event type will work best for you.


When planning a corporate event in the Philadelphia area, there are endless amazing options to bring people together, promote wellness, build teamwork skills, educate and have fun! These are just some of the event types we manage all over the region. Let’s talk about your goals what what event type will work best for you.


When planning a corporate event in the Philadelphia area, there are endless amazing options to bring people together, promote wellness, build teamwork skills, educate and have fun! These are just some of the event types we manage all over the region. Let’s talk about your goals what what event type will work best for you.


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Racquet Sports Events

Tennis, pickleball, padel and badminton events for a single day or an ongoing season. Racquet ladders at every level are open now: join the ladder list.

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Corporate Events & Shows

Small or large venues; single or multi-day conferences, shows, product launches seminars and networking events.

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Active & Wellness Events

Promote health, active lifestyles stress coping skills and mindfulness with group yoga, retreats, hiking meditation & more

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Galas, Dinners and Parties

Bring people together to celebrate! Whether a corporate event that needs to dazzle or an unforgettable private party.

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Educational and Social Events

Fun and educational: games, trivia, cooking classes, painting classes, dance lessons, karaoke, wine tastings and more.

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Networking & Team-Building

Networking and Team-Building events can be more than just about booking a space. Events build stronger connections.

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Private & Corporate Event Planning Services

Private & Corporate Event Planning Services

Private & Corporate Event Planning Services

When planning a corporate event in the Philadelphia area, you can choose to delegate in-house, hire and event planner from the venue OR choose an unbiased locally-based planner with extensive knowledge of the area and the different venues. What most people don’t realize is that hiring a local event planner who knows the ins and outs of Philadelphia corporate events can pay for itself in many ways, many times over!


When planning a corporate event in the Philadelphia area, you can choose to delegate in-house, hire and event planner from the venue OR choose an unbiased locally-based planner with extensive knowledge of the area and the different venues. What most people don’t realize is that hiring a local event planner who knows the ins and outs of Philadelphia corporate events can pay for itself in many ways, many times over!


When planning a corporate event in the Philadelphia area, you can choose to delegate in-house, hire and event planner from the venue OR choose an unbiased locally-based planner with extensive knowledge of the area and the different venues. What most people don’t realize is that hiring a local event planner who knows the ins and outs of Philadelphia corporate events can pay for itself in many ways, many times over!


Our Services Include:


  • Consultation and Estimates: we learn your goals, needs and budget to ensure everything goes to task!

  • Philadelphia local venue sourcing

  • Vendor selection, negotiation and coordination

  • Budget management

  • Event design and décor

  • Décor production sourcing & coordination

  • Menu consultation & tastings as needed

  • Caterer Sourcing & negotiation

  • Catering coordination

  • Audiovisual and production coordination

  • Guest registration and logistics

  • Entertainment and activities

  • Branding and signage

  • Event timelines and schedules

  • On-site event management

  • Post-event coordination and follow-up

Event Promotion & Co-Management Services

Event Promotion & Co-Management Services

Event Promotion & Co-Management Services

Have an event but not sure if the turnout is turning out to be what you’d hoped? Planning an event that isn’t quite coming together as planned? We can help! We offer supplemental promotional planning and event promotion services to make your event a success in every way.

Have an event but not sure if the turnout is turning out to be what you’d hoped? Planning an event that isn’t quite coming together as planned? We can help! We offer supplemental promotional planning and event promotion services to make your event a success in every way.

Have an event but not sure if the turnout is turning out to be what you’d hoped? Planning an event that isn’t quite coming together as planned? We can help! We offer supplemental promotional planning and event promotion services to make your event a success in every way.

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Why Choose Us For Philadelphia Corporate & Private Events?

Why Choose Us For Philadelphia Corporate & Private Events?

Why Choose Us For Philadelphia Corporate & Private Events?

When planning a corporate event in the Philadelphia area, you can choose to delegate in-house, hire an event planner from the venue OR choose an unbiased locally-based planner with extensive knowledge of the area and the different venues. What most people don't realize is that hiring a local event planner who knows the ins and outs of Philadelphia corporate events can pay for itself in many ways, many times over!


When planning a corporate event in the Philadelphia area, you can choose to delegate in-house, hire an event planner from the venue OR choose an unbiased locally-based planner with extensive knowledge of the area and the different venues. What most people don’t realize is that hiring a local event planner who knows the ins and outs of Philadelphia corporate events can pay for itself in many ways, many times over!


When planning a corporate event in the Philadelphia area, you can choose to delegate in-house, hire an event planner from the venue OR choose an unbiased locally-based planner with extensive knowledge of the area and the different venues. What most people don’t realize is that hiring a local event planner who knows the ins and outs of Philadelphia corporate events can pay for itself in many ways, many times over!


Local Leverage

Relationships are a huge advantage in local event management. Relationships get the prime booking dates, special perks, inside knowledge, fees waived. Our local relationships open doors and gain benefits that save money and make events run smoothly.

Relationships are a huge advantage in local event management. Relationships get the prime booking dates, special perks, inside knowledge, fees waived. Our local relationships open doors and gain benefits that save money and make events run smoothly.

Relationships are a huge advantage in local event management. Relationships get the prime booking dates, special perks, inside knowledge, fees waived. Our local relationships open doors and gain benefits that save money and make events run smoothly.

Philly Knowledge

We've been there, literally. Knowing the area, and the venues in the area makes all the difference when choosing an event that can accommodate your guests, and the needs of the events, and the travel to and from the venue, and the access to amenities.

We’ve been there, literally. Knowing the area, and the venues in the area makes all the difference when choosing an event that can accommodate your guests, and the needs of the events, and the travel to and from the venue, and the access to amenities.

We’ve been there, literally. Knowing the area, and the venues in the area makes all the difference when choosing an event that can accommodate your guests, and the needs of the events, and the travel to and from the venue, and the access to amenities.

Insider Knowledge

A "great venue" is only as great as the outcome. Venue managers can say they are great. But how is the service and staff? How is the kitchen's expertise or space for caterers? How's the sound system? Little variables make or break an event. We know Philly.

A “great venue” is only as great as the outcome. Venue managers can say they are great. But how is the service and staff? How is the kitchen’s expertise or space for caterers? How’s the sound system? Little variables make or break an event. We know Philly.

A “great venue” is only as great as the outcome. Venue managers can say they are great. But how is the service and staff? How is the kitchen’s expertise or space for caterers? How’s the sound system? Little variables make or break an event. We know Philly.

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