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Top 10 A2D2 Customer Picks for your Wedding

by Julie
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In lieu of the Royal Wedding, I felt compelled to write a post of the top 10 most popular entertainment acts as utilized by A2D2’s fabulous 2011 brides and grooms. Having unique entertainment solutions is an important element for many couples at their reception. Many people want what’s “in” while others just want something experiential [...]

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Perfecting Your Pitch!

by Julie

Pitching it seems, is a constant work-in-progress. The more we pitch, the more we learn really. Different clients, varied situations, themed events, and personality dynamics all have influence on our pitches so it’s important to approach each opportunity on a case-by-case basis in order to  customize a winning proposal. Cirque pitches in particular are tough [...]

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Sensational Site Inspections

by Julie

Ahhh the art of the site inspection… A key component of the successful execution of a cirque event! After investing the time and energy into your site visit you should come away with all of the information you require. I have developed a checklist [which is forever growing by the way] that I’d like to [...]

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Planning a Cirque-Themed Event

by Julie

Lions and tigers and bears – no longer. Left behind are the days when ferocious beasts, daring ringmasters, and cotton candy were the tell-tale icons of circus. Fast forward into the twenty-first century and through the rapid transformation of circus arts (notably initiated by Canada’s own mega circus success story Cirque-du-Soliel) animal-free circus acts combine [...]

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