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Founded in 2000 on a part-time basis, In the Pink Ink is now a full-time EVENT PLANNING business designed to meet the needs of the ever changing social world. Waltham, Massachusetts is our current home with plans to expand in the fall of 2011 to locations in the Cape Cod and Cape Ann areas.

We are, in part, the answer to the many demands of the social world, on the working family, heavily-burdened office, out-of-town business, or special occasion in need of special recognition. As a business, we understand the needs of public and private organizations

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to exceeding those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.

The following is a sampling of the types of Social Events we plan every year:

• Weddings, Receptions and Showers
• Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations and Holiday Parties
• Picnics, Family Reunions and Retirement Parties.

Thank you for considering us for your upcoming event. This is our 9th year in business and have established a reputation for quality and excellence. We look forward to showing you that it is well deserved.

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In the Pink Ink is going GREEN!

We are happy to announce In the Pink Ink has a Green Bride Guide rating of 3 leaves!  Please email us for information about our special green events package.

We have fantastic information and are associated with top notch vendors that will help your day to be Fashionably Green. Our organic caterers will let you Eat Well and Be Merry with organic beverages and signature cocktails. We work with our florist to find blooms that are in season in order to avoid the financial and environmental cost of transporting out-of-state items.

7 Questions to Ask before YOU Hire an Event Planner!

Before you sign a contract with an event planner or event management firm, there are some obvious questions to ask, including:

What will you do for us?
How much will you charge?
What other events have you managed?

But, don’t stop there. Before you entrust your wedding and its brand identity to a professional event planner, you’ll want to dig a little deeper. Ideally, the person or company you choose will be highly qualified, easy to work with, and will always protect your bottom line and best interests.

Following are seven questions you should ask:

Experience & Qualifications
1) How long have you been in the wedding and event business?

Some people will quote you the “total combined years of experience of their staff.” In event management, teamwork is everything, and you should know how long your prospective team has been in place.

2) What professional certifications do you hold/professional education have you had?

In the past decade, the visibility of the event management field has grown by leaps and bounds. The number of people who suddenly wake up one morning and say, “I want to be an event planner”, is astounding. Today there are university degree programs in event management and also well respected certification programs in the industry. Asking about these differentiators will help you determine the planner’s true qualifications.

Working Relationship & Processes
3) Who will be my key contact?

You may love your account rep/salesperson, but oftentimes that person steps out of the loop once the contract is in. Ideally, clients should get to know their key contact prior to signing a contract.

4) What is your project management process?

The objective with this question is to get a behind-the-scenes understanding for what happens once you sign that contract. You need to know who will handle each aspect of the planning and execution process, what systems are in place to establish and meet deadlines, and what checks and balances are used to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Dollars, Cents & Safeguards
5) What procedures do you have in place to effectively manage my budget and ensure my wedding will receive the best pricing from all vendors?

Your event planner/firm should have your wedding's budget and bottom line in mind at all times.

They should be able to clearly explain their negotiation strategy and budgeting process.

6) What insurance do you have in place?

Event planners should maintain insurance that covers commercial liability, professional liability, automobile liability and workers’ compensation.

7) What is your on site crisis management planning process?

If a crisis were to happen on site, all eyes will turn to your event team. Your event planner/firm should have a process in place to address emergencies from all angles, and they should be able to provide you with sample copies of those plans.