There are many big and life changing events that are important to share with wide range of family and friends. Many of these events take extensive planning and require attention to countless details and tremendous coordination. Many of these events offer rare opportunities for conversation, getting current and storytelling. They create memories that are shared and treasured forever.
| BEFORE THE EVENT |
Extensive details can be provided easily in a web site. |
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Reiterate the Invitation |
Mimic/copy the invitation providing such information as what event, who, where, when and why. Also provide contact information. |
| Provide Calendar of Events |
Many events occur over the course of several days. For instance, a wedding may have a bachelor party and bridal shower the weekend before the wedding, and a rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding, the church wedding and then a reception at a local hotel. A calendar of events can provide all the relevant information for each of these sub-events separately and in detail. |
| Provide Calendar of Activities |
Many events provide a variety of activities. For instance, a family reunion may schedule a picnic and volley ball game, a photo session of all the grand children, tourist activities and a big family dinner. A calendar of activities can help everyone plan. |
| Pre-Event-Sub-Events/Showers |
All the web site usages that apply to the big event can also apply to any related showers or other pre-events. |
| Have Guest RSVP |
Forms can be created for guests to RSVP via the web. |
| Provide Directions |
Precise maps and directions to the event can be created or, at the very least, links to map quest directions can be provided. |
| List Local Accommodations |
If the event will require guests to find accommodations, the web site can provide them with good options and information on how to contact them. |
| Gift Registration Information |
The web site can inform guest of gift registries. Many retail web sites (like Amazon and Target) provide wish lists and registries where links can easily be provided. |
| Forum for Planning Discussion |
A bulletin board format can be set up for the event planners to request general feedback or for guest to share information regarding travel and accommodation plans. |
| DURING THE EVENT |
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Interactive Scrapbook |
During the event, many guests are curious regarding history. For instance, at a wedding guests may want to know how the happy couple met. They maybe curious about the couple's families and might even enjoy seeing pictures of the bride and groom as they were growing up. At an anniversary party, guests would enjoy browsing picture of their wedding years ago and seeing how their family has grown and how they have spent their life together. At a graduation party, school pictures from kindergarten through high school can be included, as well as statistics for each year like, name of school, teacher(s), favorite subjects, best friends and grades earned. It can also talk about the graduate's plans for the future.
The possibilities are endless!!
If an internet connection is not possible at the event, a CD of the web site can serve the same function. |
| AFTER THE EVENT |
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Interactive Scrapbook |
After the event, web site scrap booking can be just as easy and appealing as traditional scrapbooks. And the memories can be shared publicly anytime! |
