Choosing the Best Date for Your Office Party
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HOLIDAY PARTY PLANNING Planning a company holiday party can be overwhelming — especially when you’re working with the schedule of an entire office. Chances are, every …
The Importance of a Post Event Thank-You
Hosting an event takes a team of people, from the caterers to the musicians and everyone in between. Once an event is over, don’t forget to send thank yous to …
Don’t Let Your Party Stop at the Door!
Re-engage your attendees with a fun recap email showcasing different elements of the event! Here are some ideas: 1 – Photo Booth Image Gallery Share a link out to all …
A Simple Guide to Budgeting for a Company Event
We asked our corporate event planners across the US what the standard event budget breakdown looks like? Here’s what they had to say: Average Budget Breakdown Venue – 45-50% Food …
Pet Day on the Bay 2017 with Helen Woodward Animal Center
This year, Hornblower celebrated its 17th year of Pet Day on the Bay. Tails wagged and ears perked as dogs took to the seas for the 17th annual charity cruise …
Deep Sounds on the Deep Sea
INTRODUCING MARLON MARTINEZ AND HIS DOUBLE BASS California native Marlon Martinez really knows how to play the double bass. By the time he was fifteen, he was studying under the …
Six Questions to Ask While Planning Your Corporate Event
Tasked with planning your company event and not sure where to start? Start by answering the following six questions. Who is it for? Are you throwing the event for your …
Eight Great Employee Recognition Ideas
Employee recognition is crucial to a positive work environment and a thriving company morale. In fact, companies with a recognition-rich culture have a 31% lower turnover rate, and a 14% …
High C’s on the High Seas
HORNBLOWER’S MAT AND KELLI GURMAN As a keyboard player and vocalist, Kelli packed up and moved from Minnesota to Los Angeles to attend Cal Arts, where she met her future …
A Long Distance Love Turned Fairy Tale Ending.
AMANDA AND SHELBY’S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WEDDING. Each couple carries a unique story of their journey from strangers to lovebirds. Sometimes it happens in an instant; sometimes love takes its time …