Thought Leadership Blog
Our goal is to help inform our clients, our friends, and the events industry using our decades of real life experience and relationships in the industry.
How to Plan a Corporate Event in Chicagoland: Why an Association Conference Planner in Chicago Uses a CVB
A professional breakdown of how to plan a corporate event in Chicagoland using Convention & Visitor's Bureaus (CVBs) for free venue sourcing, site inspections, and local logistics.
Chicagoland Wedding Planner Guide: Transportation Tips for a Seamless Event Day
A practical timeline guide to Chicago wedding transportation planning. Learn how a full-service coordinator manages event fleets, guest shuttles, and suburban traffic buffers.
When to Hire an Event Planner: Why Starting on "Day One" Saves Your Sanity
When is the right time to hire an event coordinator or planner? This guide breaks down why starting on day one protects your venue selection, budget tracking, and design cohesion.
Why Joining the Naperville Chamber of Commerce Is a Smart Move for Small Businesses
Thinking about joining the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC)? Learn how local business networking, directory visibility, and B2B advocacy help small businesses grow.
Wedding Day Coordinator Chicago: Why Last-Minute Coordination Doesn’t Work
A breakdown of why traditional "day-of" wedding coordination leaves couples unprotected, and how our premium Chicagoland wedding management alternative offers structured tracking from day one.
Hearken Engagement Innovation Summit | Brooklyn, NY
A corporate event planning case study detailing the logistics, vendor management, and attendee experience design for the Hearken Engagement Innovation Summit.
How to Plan Your Wedding Processional and Recessional
A stress-free guide to organizing the start and end of your ceremony with confidence
Do I Really Need Wedding Insurance?
Do You Really Need Wedding Insurance? Here’s Why It Matters
From sudden venue closures to guest injuries, the unexpected can happen on your big day. This guide from Sholeh Events explains why wedding liability and cancellation insurance are essential for protecting your investment—especially for Chicago weddings. Learn what coverage you need, what it costs, and our top recommended insurance providers.
Finding Our People: 2nd Annual Chicago Event Planner Retreat
An inside look at the 2nd annual Chicago Event Planner Retreat, focusing on peer learning, operational pricing transparency, and executive retreat strategy for corporate and premium event professionals.