There's no need for medieval or fantasy warfare if you're willing to compromise on things you don't care that much about. So tell people why you don't like an idea at the start of negotiations.
Negotiations: It doesn’t have to be all Game of Thrones
Deciding which ideas are worth negotiating with your partner(s) in organising
I got an article request for tips on compromising wedding stuff with your partner. Negotiation works for weddings; I got my practice in while organising conventions.
Giveaway: Baby Groot keychain
Giveaway: Baby Groot keychain
Six lessons six weeks before the wedding
It's crazy wedding time, here's six wedding lessons six weeks before the wedding
The cost of sponsorship
Sometimes you need help getting the funds together to get your geek event or wedding just right. Sponsors can be the answer, but there are always conditions to sponsorships. What does it cost to have sponsors?
Tips for choosing your squad: excited volunteers
When you're organising something cool like a geek event or wedding, people get excited. Here are some tips on dealing with excited people and what to look out for!
Will Comic Con Africa affect your event?
Learn about what the Comic Con Africa 2018 means for ICON and rAge and then find out what it means for your small event.
Accept offers of help
For some reason, I'm shy to ask for help with my wedding. I lucked out by having a craft group who listened to me being excited to marry Hardus, and then offered to help. When people do this, you should accept their help. But is it okay to accept help from non-guests?
Book your guests early
Save the dates aren't just for weddings. Let people know about your event early so their calendars aren't full by the time you invite them.
Steal the venue
I don’t know what it’s like where you live, but in Joburg a lot of small to medium geek conventions have something in common – the venue. There’s also some overlap in venues for the two big Gauteng boffer larps (MEAD Legends and Tales of Teana). You could do a lot of work to find a venue that’s uniquely yours, or you could follow the common sense approach.
Skipping Convention 