List of blog posts

Tailored to Perfection: What the Met Gala Taught Us About Event Design

The 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City didn’t just walk the red carpet—it strutted straight into the history books. And while the fashion world is still catching its breath from the perfectly cinched waistlines and androgynous silhouettes, at Access we were taking it all in for inspiration in designing your next event.

Too Good to Waste

What happens after the buffet matters most. Our Director of Events Thomas Whelan busts two major myths around donating your food waste post event.

Planning Smarter: What Great Planners Ask (That Others Don’t)

When it comes to planning meetings and events, most planners have a checklist a mile long and a million moving parts to juggle. You’re pros. We know it. But even the best in the biz can miss a few key questions that can make or break the guest experience. Here's our take...

The Special Event – What’s Shaping the Future of Events

Returning from Catersource and The Special Event Conference in Fort Lauderdale, we can’t help to be rejuvenated by the energy and talent at the show. Here are some of our greatest take-aways from the 2025 show.

From Wow Moments to Inspiring Speakers: Access Envision Does It All (Sustainably)

Each year the Access leadership team brings together the entire company to celebrate the year, collaborate on future goals, and be inspired. Find out what makes Envision a shared experience that inspires our team.

Elevating Events: Lessons from a Cultivated Chicago Experience

Discover how we elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary. Every year, we invite an intimate group of clients to join us on a cultivated journey to one of our favorite destinations for a program we call Elevate. This year, we hosted in one of the largest cities we service, Chicago, where we delved deeper into the city's vibrant culture and culinary scene. Read on to discover the insights and inspiration we gained from this unforgettable experience.