Party Ideas: Articles & Inspiration

Last updated on August 23, 2017

If you’re new to GigSalad, chances are, you’ve wondered if you’re doing this right. How do I reach this performer? Why haven’t I heard back from anyone? What do I do if my entertainer can’t make it? Our Customer Happiness Team takes calls each day from dozens of event planners and hosts working to put quote requests together in order to create the perfect event. If you’re an event host and you want to get the best quotes the first time, you need a plan. Here are a handful of tips from Customer Happiness to help you build a better quote request.

Last updated on July 25, 2023

Planning a wedding is hard. No matter how many hours you’ve spent browsing through wedding ideas on Pinterest or searching the web for insider tips, it can still be difficult. However, the end result—standing at the altar—makes it all worth it, right? Now, it’s just a matter of figuring out where that altar will be.

Last updated on July 1, 2016

“The Sisters were up dancing which is quite a challenge since the average age is 86. They were singing along to all of the songs because it was all the music they knew and danced to when they were younger.” 

When GigSalad event hosts book a performer from our site, they’re able to give the performer their feedback by leaving a review on their PromoKit. This is a great way for other event hosts and planners to hear from the performer’s happy past clients! Sometimes we stumble upon a particularly moving review that makes us proud to connect hosts with extraordinary entertainers. In Kim’s case, it was the professional show band, Doo-Wop DeVille, who unexpectedly inspired the guests to dance the night away! 

Last updated on August 28, 2024

The 1920s, also known as the Roaring 20s, is a captivating time period in American history, filled with iconic styles, influential art, and significant events. It’s an excellent choice for a party theme. Here are five fun themes for a Roaring 20s party!

Last updated on August 23, 2017

Recently, we had the pleasure of speaking with Marta and hearing the brave and inspiring story behind her last-minute marriage to Ankur. Most relationships and marriages have their obstacles, but for this incredible young couple, the obstacle was Ankur’s cancer diagnosis. Marta tells us about their struggles and the events leading up to “I Do.”