Planning a party can be a stressful experience, especially if you do not know where to start. If you wish you could see inside a party planner’s box of tricks, wish no more. These handy tips and tricks will help you plan your perfect event, whether it is the wedding of your dreams or a sweet sixteen to make the neighbors green with envy.
The Right Stuff
While not every function needs to be right on trend, it is important to ensure that your party does not end up feeling dated, especially give the hefty price tags that often accompany our most special events. On average, a wedding cost more than $26,000 in 2012, while a bar or bat mitzvah can see the host splash out as much as $30,000 and a sweet sixteen between $300 and $25,000. Ensuring that you know what will give the wow factor without seeming tacky is vital.
Read the latest event planning magazines or find an industry website online and follow what is happening in terms of trends. These publications can help you recognize what might be a good fit for your special event. Sailcloth tents, for example, are very popular at the moment and are perfect for complementing a nautical themed party or a seaside wedding because of their sail-like qualities. The translucent fabric combined with the tasteful, subtle nautical trim make it a must-have for those looking for something different for their party venue.
Size Matters
When it comes to dance floor rental for an event, size really does matter, but calculating just how large a floor you need can be tricky. As a rule of thumb, roughly a third of all guests tend to be on a dance floor at a time, so if you are planning to have 100 people at your wedding, bat mitzvah or sweet sixteen, you will need to have a dance floor that can accommodate 30 people. A 12 foot by 12 foot dance floor rental will be big enough for a 100 guest event. Larger events will need a bigger space. A 200-guest party needs an 18 foot by 18 foot dance floor that can fit roughly 70 guests at any one time.
Dance floor rental isn’t the only party accessory that requires some thought when it comes to size. If you plan to host a tent event, you need to consider what size you need to accommodate the number of guests as well as the type of event you are hosting. A cocktail function, for example, requires a different set up to a formal seated wedding dinner. A 30×40 tent will fit between 120 and 150 guests at 8-foot long oblong tables, but is also a good choice for hosting 240 standing guests at cocktail tables. Your party planer or party equipment rentals supplier can advise on what would best suit the type of event you are hosting.
Color Clash
Decor should enhance the ambiance of an event not detract from it, so it is vital that you choose your color palette wisely. Too many contrasting colors, especially from the primary color palette, can make it seem like a kid’s birthday party, while an absence of color can make the event feel cold and drab.
Color is not just about tablecloth rentals, chair sashes or linens. You can use lighting to bring color into your party space and divide your venue into different areas. Light-up LED furniture offers the best of both worlds and presents an interesting, fun and different way to divide the different parts of your party experience. An essential part of the event planning industry, chair and table rentals come in all shapes, colors and styles to accentuate any theme from country chic to ultra-modern.
Most importantly remember that a party is meant to be fun for both the host and the guests, so don’t let the party planning get you down. Take care of the finer details from dance floor rentals to the perfect canapes and then ensure that you take care of yourself by enjoying your special day.
Category: Sweet sixteen
It?s not too late to plan the perfect Fourth of July party. Many people are still looking for plans to celebrate the fourth. Pitch up a backyard tent, order in some food, and stock up on party equipment. Then, send out an invitation to all of your family and friends and await the fourth. Additionally, remember the following party planning tips for an effortless and flawless Fourth of July party.
Consider tent rentals for unexpected weather
The summer months are full of unexpected weather. One minute it is sunny and hot, and the next it is raining and chilly. It is still too soon to know what the Fourth of July will bring in terms of weather. It is best to prepare for any type of weather with tent rentals. Tent rentals are actually perfect for both types of weather, as they can shield guests from the heat and protect guests from the rain. Tent rentals also protect your party so you won?t have to cancel it, should you get bad weather.
Rent chairs and tables
Guests will expect to have a place to sit, especially if you are serving food. Most homeowners do not have enough chairs and tables to accommodate all of their friends and family. Backyard party rentals, however, can provide you with all the equipment you might need. Chair and table rentals are an essential aspect of the party planning and entertainment industry. Small and large scale events, such as baby showers, birthday parties, weddings, meetings, conferences, holiday parties, family reunions and school reunions, require seating for guests. It can be helpful to have a close estimation of the number of guests attending, so you know how many chairs and tables to rent.
Spice up the decoration of the event
The Fourth of July is easy to decorate for. Simply use red, white, and blue and scatter it everywhere. Beautiful light up LED furniture is available for parties, summer BBQ?s, grads, sweet sixteen, retirement parties, and weddings. Light up furniture will give you an upscale look that will also provide you with additional seating for your guests. The colors will also match perfectly with any other decorations you have purchased for your backyard party. You might even further spice up the look of the event with linen rentals. Linens can be rented in your theme colors or in a base of white and black colors.
Don?t forget entertainment
A party is not a party without some type of entertainment. Consider your guests and what type of entertainment they will enjoy most. If the party is child friendly, you will also want to include activities that children can participate in. Adults may prefer music, dancing, and a mix of delicious alcoholic drinks. You might even choose to hire a DJ for your party. However, if budget is a concern, consider instead setting up a laptop and having a trusted friend provide the music for the party. In addition to your table renting, some party rental companies also have music equipment rentals.
Remember to hire a cleanup company
Perhaps one of the worse parts of throwing a party is the cleanup that follows. You can ease this dread by hiring a morning after cleanup company. You also could just pay your children and their friends an affordable fee to clean up the event. One of the good things about renting your tent, linens, and chairs is that these items are usually cleaned and picked up for you, minimizing your cleanup job. Don?t let the after party cleanup ruin your night of fun.
Fourth of July weekend is upon us. If you still do not have plans for the celebratory weekend, consider throwing your own party. If you have a large home or yard, consider having your party there. Rent some tables, chairs, and tent for some shade for your guests. Remember decorations, food, and entertainment. Once you have considered all of these party planning aspects, you will be ready to celebrate the fourth in style!
Whether you are planning a casual wedding or a large, formal one, there are almost endless details involved in planning it. And if you are like most people, you want every detail to be perfect. In 2012, couples spent an average of nearly $27,000 on their weddings and about $13,000 of that was for the reception. Of course, some couples spend a lot more. Between 2011 and 2012, the number of couples who were willing to spend $1 million more than doubled. Every detail needs to be considered from the location to the wedding linen rental, someone has to take care of all of it.
The first step is to set a date. June is the most popular month for weddings so everything, again from wedding linen rental to wedding tent rentals will be more expensive so couples who are on a tight budget might want to consider another time of year. There might be another month that holds significance.
Next up, where will the wedding be held? Outdoor locations are becoming more and more popular with couples. Many couples opt for “destination weddings.” For these, everyone travels to a special place for the wedding. If you are considering one of these, make sure you give your guests a lot of advanced warning about when and where the wedding will be held.
Make a budget and a checklist. Look over your finances and decide what you really need to have at your wedding and what you can live without. Many people have had really nice and fun weddings in their (or a friend/family member’s ) back yard. People often opt for wedding tent rentals and decorate the area with LED lighting for a very romantic affect. The cost of the wedding linen rental can be very reasonable. Wedding linen rental companies offer really high quality linen that can transform outdoor furniture into something completely new and very elegant. Some fun tent accessories include the LED furniture, which really makes a backyard party pop.
The checklist should not only include what needs to be done but who will do it and by when. Having a timeline for when each task will be done will reduce the stress level for everyone involved. Many people spend months and months planning their wedding but it does not have to be that way. Even if you plan your own wedding, the process does not have to take over your life.
Do not be afraid to say no to vendors and friends and family. If your budget does not allow people to bring a plus one, that should be it. If someone in your family always dreamed you would get married where they did or at some place that is special to them, remind them that this is your wedding, not theirs. With vendors, they want to get the largest fee but you can always go someplace else.
Have fun at your wedding. If last minute details do not work out, do not let that ruin your day. No one knows but you and if you enjoy your special day, that is all that matters.