Comment VOTE! We received a whopping 459 Responses for Nominations this year, doubling the amount of responses we received last year 🤯🙏 See who made it into the top nominees of each category and vote for who you think should receive an award 🏆 Comment VOTE for the voting form link! Deadline to vote is December 28th 11:59pm.
Here are the 2024 Award Categories
1. Event Planner
2. Wedding Planner
3. Venue
4. Balloon Stylist
5. Florals
6. Caterer
7. Dessert Caterer
8. Beverage Caterer
9. Event Rentals & Decor
10. Photographer/Videographer
11. Interactive Event Experience
12. Signage & Stationery
13. Entertainment & Live Performance
14. Rising Small Business
15. Community Member🌟
🏆 Save the Dates
Nominations End 12/21
Voting Period 12/23 - 12/28
Award Show on our Instagram 12/30
⏰ It’s TIME! Our 5th Annual Event Community Award Show is airing here on Insta Dec 30th, 2024. These are community led awards to recognize the incredible local businesses contributing to unforgettable parties, weddings, and events across Southern CA. Please submit a nominee for the following 15 categories below. 🏆
Comment “NOMINATE” for the link to nominate a Southern CA business for the following 2024 Best of the Year Award Categories. Accepting nominations until this Saturday Dec 21st, 11:59pm.
1. Event Planner
2. Wedding Planner
3. Venue
4. Balloon Stylist
5. Florist
6. Caterer
7. Dessert Caterer
8. Beverage Caterer
9. Event Rentals & Decor
10. Photographer/Videographer
11. Interactive Event Experience
12. Signage & Stationery
13. Entertainment & Live Performance
14. Rising Small Business
15. Community Member🌟
🏆 Save the Dates
Nominations End 12/21
Voting Period 12/23 - 12/27
Award Show on our Instagram 12/30
👉 To be eligible for an award, Nominees are required to have an existing profile, or create a new free Vendor Profile on TheEventCommunity.com/signup by December 21st.
Let us know if you need some help creating a profile!
Drunchies would HIT 🌮 TEC Pro Member @yourfavoritebarsnacks has got your drunchies covered as a snack event vendor serving Nachos, Cup Noodles, Esquites, or Tostilocos 🤤 Based in 📍Hawthorne, Los Angeles.
Save & Share with anyone planning a party, wedding, or event!
Free Lemonade Deal valid for any party or event in 📍Los Angeles or Southern California in 2025. (Travel Fees Apply)
🍋 Inquire and Book by December 31st, 2024 to get FREE Lemonade for all your guests.
DM @yourfavoritebarsnacks
Include Your Name, Event Date(s), Location, and # of guests
🌟Want your giveaways or promotions featured on The Event Community page? Become a Pro Member! DM us “JOINTEC” to learn how to go Pro.
🎉 The Event Community helps people find event vendors in Southern CA, and helps businesses grow to reach more clients. Join our Vendor Network on TheEventCommunity.com
#snackcart #foodcart #tostilocos #tostilocoscart #nachobar #hawthorne #losangelesevents #eventvendors #esquitecart #eventideas #partyideas
Comment SURVEY to get 50% our Monthly or Annual Pro Membership (normally $260/year or $25/month). Complete Survey by Tuesday December 3, 2024! Promotion for Southern CA business only, but survey is open to all who want to help!
👉Why a Survey? @theeventcommunity started as an Instagram page, but now we’re transforming it into something much bigger—a tech platform designed to support and empower small businesses in the events industry. And we need your input to make it the best it can be!
Behind the scenes, we’re building a platform that truly understands the challenges you face and provides the tools you need to thrive. Your feedback helps shape this new space, so it’s built for you and with you.
🫶 As a thank-you, we’re pairing our 50% off Black Friday deal with this survey to give back to those who take a 2 minutes to share their thoughts. Your voice matters, and together, we can create something that supports and uplifts the entire events community.
Comment SURVEY, it’s designed to only takes 2 minutes 🧡
Let’s transform the event industry, TOGETHER. 🎉
Not looking for a man in finance 🤭 Actually looking for an event vendors like TEC Pro Member @thekimicollective based in the 📍Los Angeles / Orange County area and serving Southern CA. Kimi specializes in handwritten calligraphy paper goods, laser cut + engraved day of signage, and so much more! ✍🏻
Save or Share for your next Southern CA parties, weddings, or events!
🌟 Worked with @thekimicollective before? Comment below what it’s like working with them! Help write a review :)
The Event Community is a supportive platform helping people find event services in Southern CA. 👉TheEventCommunity.com
🌟 To Join our Vendor Network, DM us “JOINTEC”
#2025bride #southerncaliforniabride #southerncaliforniawedding #weddingwelcomesign #weddingsignage #weddinggiftsidea #weddingcalligraphy #losangelescalligrapher #orangecountycalligrapher #losangeleswedding #orangecountywedding #socalwedding #socalweddingideas
A lil Beetlejuice hack to keep the holidays interesting 😜 Beetlejuice Halloween Party Backdrop, Balloons, & DIY Decor by TEC Pro Member: @sunnybunnyballoons based in📍Orange County, CA.
The Event Community is a supportive platform helping people find small event businesses in Southern CA. 👉TheEventCommunity.com
🌟 To Join our Vendor Network or get featured, DM us “JOINTEC”
#beetlejuice #beetlejuicebeetlejuicebeetlejuice #beetlejuice2 #holidayhumor #beetlejuiceparty #beetlejuicehalloween #beetlejuiceholidayparty #holidayfun #holidayparty #funnyreels
Comment PRICE to get up to $200 off Ice Cream Catering Packages by TEC Pro Member @dannysscratchkitchenllc serving 📍Inland Empire, Orange County, and Los Angeles parties & events. Don’t miss out on this amazing small business Black Friday Sale 🍨
Here’s what to know:
🍦Serviced packages are discounted up to $225 for this sale - original prices will be increasing December 1st so there’s no better time to book!
🍦 This deal is valid for events that fall between November 5, 2024- June 15, 2025
🍦Prices do not include travel fee - up to 150 mile range
🍦Book 2 or more events and receive additional promotions or add ons to any event (ex: free cone wall service)
🍦Your half deposit must be made by 11/30/2024 to hold your space & date
Bonus:
🌟Tell a friend! Each time you refer a friend who successfully books, you will receive $20 per booking off of your final deposit
🌟“On A Budget” menu accommodates store bought ice cream to allow for the full aesthetic of the ice cream catering, with limited flavor options
Contact @dannysscratchkitchenllc
-Through text (909)212-4524
-Your name + where you found me
-Date of event
-Location
-# of guests
-Service being requested
#blackfridaysale #smallbusinessblackfriday #smallbusinesssaturday #icecreamcatering #icecreamcart #customicecream #socalevents #socalwedding #socaleventplanner #socalbride
Have you let go? 👻 Video by TEC Member: @blownawaybylettyplusthree based in📍Long Beach, CA. Check out the amazing Southern CA business below that worked together to make this Ghostly Party come to life!
If you know any of these businesses, comment below or write a review to support their creative work 🧡
The Event Community is a supportive platform helping people connect to small event businesses in Southern CA. 👉TheEventCommunity.com
🌟 To Join our Vendor Network or get featured, DM us “JOINTEC”
Vendor Team
-balloons, decor, concept, styled, table scape, and treats @blownawaybylettyplusthree
-flowers @korrenbrileyphotography
-cookies @sweetsbychristina
-initial tags & stirrers @chalkdesignsbyme
-plates, napkins @josijamesco @ellieandpiperco @paperieoffpark
-felt garland @pearlandjane
-bows @sitpretty.toppers
#halloweenpartyideas #halloweenpartydecor #kidsparties #kidspartyideas #kidspartydecor #momlife #longbeacheventplanner
Comment what it’s like working with Kham and the @helloprettyevents team! 💬 Share a favorite memory, what you love most about them, or something they do that inspires you. Let’s turn this Reel into a “thank you card” so that anyone who sees this can truly feel Kham’s impact. 🧡 Thank you Kham for not only making our event so wonderful, but for also being an exemplary leader in the event industry encouraging community over competition and NO gatekeeping.
Sponsors: @l.a.balloons @createaparty @ocwholesaleflowers
Host/Brand: @theeventcommunity
Event Planner, Event Design & Backdrops: @helloprettyevents
Venue: @unionmarketevents
Detail Photographer: @alyssahunterphoto
Event Photographer: @jasminemariephoto
Videographer: @llenavidamedia
Balloons Lead: @testimoevents
Balloon Team: @helloairplayballoons @gobigeventsco @balloonbadbitches
Florals: @arroyo_arrangements
Engraving & Acrylics: @thekimicollective
Embroidery & Swag Bags: @thelynxenterprise
Table Styling & Design: @klmluxeevents
On Demand Catering: @restaurants2you
Vinyl: @9liverygraphics
Fabrication & Magazine Booth: @bellosrentalsupply
Marquees & Prop Rentals: @livispartydesign
Custom Gate & Doors: @sawdust_guilt
Animatronic Props: @lollipoplights
Photo Booth: @pharaohphotobooth
Flower Wall: @elevenblossoms_
Ball Pit: @pinkfestco
Yarn Chandeliers: @miemiescreations
Fringe Installation: @thefringeaesthetic
Candy Bar: @thecandycoach
Cake: @cakegoodness
Desserts: @wickedxcakes
Ice Cream: @dannysscratchkitchenllc
Bartender: @thebar_code
Bar Drink Favors: @yourfavoritebartenermarie
Bar Snacks: @yourfavoritebarsnacks
Elote Bar: @antojitosmisinaloa
Egg Puffs & Logo Macarons: @puffectbakerycafe
Charcuterie Bar: @fromage.charcuterie
DJ: @guccimar
Aerialist: @firestormtalent
Production Team: @hpefabrication @hello_airplay
@helloairballoons @sawdust_guilt @dre_lsg
#tec4
15k Views w/ this Audio! Last No Gatekeeping Video Pt 3. Made this audio to spotlight amazing vendors that were a part of The Event Community’s 4th Birthday, and to also encourage others to make videos for vendors they work with. Save this audio for your reels! Full Vendor List Below ✨
Sponsors: @l.a.balloons @createaparty @ocwholesaleflowers
Host/Brand: @theeventcommunity
Event Planner, Event Design & Backdrops: @helloprettyevents
Venue: @unionmarketevents
Detail Photographer: @alyssahunterphoto
Event Photographer: @jasminemariephoto
Videographer: @llenavidamedia
Balloons Lead: @testimoevents
Balloon Team: @helloairplayballoons @gobigeventsco @balloonbadbitches
Florals: @arroyo_arrangements
Engraving & Acrylics: @thekimicollective
Embroidery & Swag Bags: @thelynxenterprise
Table Styling & Design: @klmluxeevents
On Demand Catering: @restaurants2you
Vinyl: @9liverygraphics
Fabrication & Magazine Booth: @bellosrentalsupply
Marquees & Prop Rentals: @livispartydesign
Custom Gate & Doors: @sawdust_guilt
Animatronic Props: @lollipoplights
Photo Booth: @pharaohphotobooth
Flower Wall: @elevenblossoms_
Ball Pit: @pinkfestco
Yarn Chandeliers: @miemiescreations
Fringe Installation: @thefringeaesthetic
Candy Bar: @thecandycoach
Cake: @cakegoodness
Desserts: @wickedxcakes
Ice Cream: @dannysscratchkitchenllc
Bartender: @thebar_code
Bar Drink Favors: @yourfavoritebartenermarie
Bar Snacks: @yourfavoritebarsnacks
Elote Bar: @antojitosmisinaloa
Egg Puffs & Logo Macarons: @puffectbakerycafe
Charcuterie Bar: @fromage.charcuterie
DJ: @guccimar
Aerialist: @firestormtalent
Production Team: @hpefabrication @hello_airplay
@helloairballoons @sawdust_guilt @dre_lsg
#tec4
Comment BONES for more info about our Inland Empire Event Industry Meetup this TUES Oct 1, 12-2pm 🦇Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Networking Event designed exclusively for event professionals in the Inland Empire, hosted in partnership with Pro Member @luxieevents located in📍Fontana, CA! This is your chance to connect with like-minded event industry professionals, gain valuable insights, exchange advice, and discover new ideas to elevate your business. Enjoy food, drinks, a private tour of the venue space, a Q&A Interview with Suzie the Owner of Luxie Events, and exciting giveaways from both The Event Community & Luxie Events.
4 Giveaways! Attend for a chance to win:
An Exclusive @theeventcommunity Hat
$500 Voucher for Luxie Events Venue Services
$250 Voucher for Luxie Events Venue Services
$100 Voucher for Luxie Events Venue Services
Get into the spooky spirit and come lightly dressed up! Whether it’s some festive makeup, a spooky headband, or a small Halloween accessory, adding a touch of Halloween flair is a great way to spark more conversations and stand out. No need to go all out—just a little something fun to get into the vibe and make the evening even more memorable!
#inlandempire #inlandempireevents #fontana #socalevents #socaleventplanners #socalvendors #socalvenue #quinceneravenue #leddancefloor
