Many first-time clients ask this, but the truth is—hiring an expert often saves you money in the long run. As an extension of your team, we maximize revenue-generating strategies, optimize registration growth through strategic marketing, and negotiate cost-saving deals. Instead of hiring full-time staff, you get a dedicated event planner without the overhead of payroll and benefits. Bottom line, with SDE Events, your budget works smarter, delivering a higher return on investment.
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Grainne Gray, Owner
At SDE Events, we take a hands-on, collaborative approach to venue sourcing. We start by understanding your event goals, audience, and budget to identify locations that align with your vision.
Our team handles destination research, requests for proposal (RFP) distribution, contract negotiations, and logistical evaluations, ensuring you always get the best possible rates, concessions, and terms. With our extensive industry connections and insider knowledge, we don’t just find you a venue—we secure a perfect-fit space that enhances your event’s success.
Our venue sourcing team negotiates customization options upfront, ensuring you have the freedom to incorporate everything you need. If a venue has limitations, we provide creative solutions to work around them while maintaining your vision.
Yes, we do! Event days are fast-paced, high-energy, and full of moving parts. With our help, you won’t have to worry about anything. Our team is there to oversee every detail, from vendor coordination to last-minute adjustments. We proactively handle logistics, troubleshoot issues before they arise, and keep everything running smoothly so you can focus on the overall event experience.
Even the most skilled meeting planners benefit from outsourcing time-consuming venue procurement. At SDE Events, our team specializes in researching destinations, negotiating contracts, and leveraging hotel brand loyalty programs to secure the best rates and concessions.
With over 16 years in hotel sales and event management, we understand exactly how venues operate and use that insight to save your money while securing ideal spaces for your event. By letting us handle the legwork, your team can stay focused on producing an incredible event.
Whether or not you use an intermediary, standard hotel rates commonly factor in commission fees already. Major hotel brands build commissions into their pricing structure, and independent hotels may attempt to inflate costs.
This is where our years of negotiation expertise and insider knowledge come into play. We secure the best overall value, ensuring you get competitive rates, stronger contractual protections, and added benefits that far outweigh any commission-related cost considerations.
We’re not just order takers, we become part of your team. Our clients trust us as true partners, working seamlessly alongside them to create tailored, impactful experiences. Whether you need full-service event management or specific support, we adapt to fit your needs. Many of our clients discover us through direct referrals or by attending one of our flawlessly executed events. Our passion is in the details, ensuring every event isn’t just successful—it’s unforgettable.
