I’m fairly new to the world of blogging ‘properly’. Although I’ve actually had blogs on and off for the last 12 years, this is the first time I’ve got involved in the community, social media and concerned myself with things like SEO! However, I have big hopes and dreams. After meeting amazing bloggers and companies at the press launch of This Morning Live, Rochester Sweeps Festival, This Morning Live and The Baby Show, I’m really looking forward to going to Blog On in September. However, I would love to host my OWN blogging event somewhere down the line! Here are some of my thoughts on how I might approach it.
Event location & venue
I’m based in Kent, only around 25 miles from central London. As such, I would pick London as a location. Our capital city is vibrant and buzzing, just like the blogging community! Travel links are excellent, hopefully resulting in it being accessible for most bloggers.
One of my favourite parts of London is the Victoria Embankment, so One Embankment would be the perfect venue! Having hosted The Elle Style Awards and the after party for the BRITS with Universal Music and Soho House, it certainly doesn’t lack in style. I just love the sound of mingling and having fun with other bloggers, all with the wonderful view of the River Thames and the Embankment.
Image Source: One Events
Food & drink
One Events, who own the aforementioned venue, have an in-house catering division called One Dining. With British produce and seasonal ingredients, the food at my event would be amazing. We’d have beautiful canapés, including fried cheese chimichangas and smoked harissa chicken. For those with a sweet tooth, there would be chocolate & honeycomb and lemon & poppy seed cake pops. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!
Of course, every good party has cocktails! These would include my favourite, mojitos, as well as non-alcoholic options such as refreshing pomegranate and lime.
Entertainment
Of course, much of the entertainment would be guest speakers, mini workshops and the fun of speaking to other bloggers. However, I think it would be fantastic to have an illusionist similar to Derren Brown. It would be a good ice-breaker, trying to work out how the illusions work.
Freebies
Blogging events are well known for their freebies and samples from brands! I would aim to get a whole range of companies on board, so that there would be something for everyone in their goody bags. There would be teething toys for babies, food, headphones, shopping vouchers and more!
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post with One Events. All views are honest and my own.
It sounds like it would be a great event! #blogstravaganza
Yay, do it! I would love to come. Pen x #blogstravaganza
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This sounds like an event that would love! It’s great to get to know other bloggers and learn new things, the venue looks lush too! Thanks so much for sharing with #Blogstravaganza xx
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This sounds amazing! I’ll come-haha!
Seriously though, from one Kent Blogger to another-this does sound brilliant and I hope to hear all about it soon!!!
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Haha, thanks! 🙂 Who knows? Maybe one day it’ll happen!
Oooo this sounds like lots of fun. Count me in if you ever arrange it! #PostsFromTheHeart
This sound like fun. I would love to do an event like you too! #BloggerClubUK
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Ooohhh loads of great ideas! I bet you would make a brilliant event planner. London is a fab place to hold a bloggers event *i’m not bias… well maybe just a little bit. #BloggerClubuk
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Thank you! I loved planning a wedding and am looking forward to planning Autumn’s christening. I really enjoy planning things like this! 🙂
Sounds like some great ideas! I have never been to a blogging event and would love to try some out – just don’t know how to get involved! Bet the This Morning Live one was amazing! Hope it all works out for you! #bloggerclubuk
Thank you! There are quite a few blogger events around, if you keep your eyes posted. I’m going to BlogOn in Manchester in September, if you can attend that?
I’m in, just for the lemon & poppy seed cake pops haha!! What a brilliant idea, I’ll keep an eye out for you in the future, I have no doubt that you’ll make this a reality! #BloggerClubUK
Thank you so much, I hope so. Lemon and poppy seed is such a great combination!
Ooh how exciting!! I’m gutted that all of the big events seem to be in London, I am up north and its a long way to come, even though I really want to! #postsfromtheheart
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Sounds like a great idea.
I’d love to host a blogging event – not in London though, there are already loads there so I’d aim for somewhere a bit more central
Thanks for linking up to #BloggerClubUK 🙂
Debbie
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You sound like you would throw a good Blogging Event. Get one organised and makesure the goodybag is brimming with free beauty samples. ha ha #postsfromtheheart
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You have some great ideas here which I hope you will be able to make a reality one day. Good luck. #postsfromtheheart
I would love to come! I love how much you’ve thought this through, great post 🙂
Wow sounds like fun! I’m like you where I’ve blogged all my internet life but only just started caring about sharing it anywhere, I’d love to meet fellow bloggers so your event sounds like a brilliant idea!! I would defiantly go along 🙂
I would love to come to this, it sounds great! Unfortunately I’m from Glasgow & couldn’t make it 🙁 but it sounds fabulous and loads of people would love to attend!