Meet Davida Rappaport, a top-booked psychic on The Bash. Her specialties include Tarot card, palm, seashell, and handwriting readings. Davida has been doing readings for 20+ years and teaches Tarot classes. She has experience entertaining a variety of audiences for virtual and in-person events including bachelorette parties, product launches, and more.

With so many 2020 weddings rescheduled or planning postponed due to the pandemic, the number of weddings in the U.S. next year is estimated to be the highest since 1984 at 2.5 million (The Wedding Report). This surge in weddings is likely to extend beyond 2022 as even more couples get engaged. Since wedding planning lasts months—or even years nowadays—the best time to connect with couples and secure wedding bookings is right now.

In this article, we’re sharing wedding event trends we’re seeing on The Bash this year and tips on how to get more wedding bookings.

Meet Mariana, a multi-award-winning belly dancer and member of The Bash! Originally from Medellin, Colombia, Mariana has 28 years of dance expertise and has performed at hundreds of private events. She began her dancing career in Western dance forms (such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, modern, flamenco, and Latin ballroom), which eventually led her to the Middle Eastern dance form, belly dancing.

We surveyed some of our top booked DJs to learn their tips on how to get DJ gigs. Take a look at some of the findings below, including best practices for following up, advice for getting corporate bookings, and more!

As the holiday season is quickly approaching, party hosts are starting to plan for celebrations with their friends, family, and coworkers. While we expect many more safe in-person celebrations to happen this year compared to last, virtual events may also continue to be popular option for companies that are still working remotely and for family and friends who want to celebrate with those near and far.

Keep reading for tips and advice for booking more holiday events this year.