Software
There are many software programs available for wedding and event planners and we use three specific programs here at the Academy which we would like to share with you.
Event Designer Space Planner
Event Designer is an interactive event design tool created for the event industry by the Academy. It is currently under development and will be available in mid-March 2010.
With Event Designer Space Planner you can bring your ideas and your client’s event to life in a stunning visual display with 2D floorplans, hand gestures and explanations.
Event Designer is for all event professionals; Wedding, Event and Conference Planners and Designers, venue, convention and conference sales teams. In fact anyone who works in the events industry could be using Event Designer Space Planner to create winning proposals and become more professional, productive and profitable. To register for more information upon the launch please apply by using the Download Trial Link 
Eventbrite is the leading provider of online event management and ticketing services for most planners. Eventbrite makes it easy for anyone to hold a successful event of any type and size. Eventbrite is free if your event is free. If you sell tickets to your event, Eventbrite collects a small fee per ticket. So just like you, Eventbrite wants your event to be a big success.
The Eventbrite service includes many features and tools intended to let you perform three basic tasks really well:
1.Publish: Everything you need to create and easily personalize a custom web page for your event.
2.Promote: The tools you need to spread the word about your event and maximize attendance.
3.Sell: The immediate power to sell tickets and collect moneyonline.
To check out Eventbrite for yourself and take a tour click here
