Party Planning

If you're planning an event such as a Wedding, Anniversary, Corporate / Company function, School event, College party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or whatever the event, you should consider drafting a well designed and thought out plan from the beginning. The availability of the most popular services usually get booked well in advance, sometimes one to two years or more, so don't delay, start the day you plan to have an event. To assist you in the planning of your event, we have outlined a few areas to help you get started.

Choose a date/time: Select a time of the year that suites your event properly. It's important you choose a date and/or specific time on that date that will not conflict with other events (Holidays, etc.) that might hinder the attendance of your guests. Weekends are the most popular, of course, since the majority of people have more free time away from work.

Fact: Most events take place on a Saturday (late afternoon into the evening) and at a time of the year when the weather is most pleasant.

Create a guest list: Selecting your guest list is a task within itself. First, choose the maximum number of guests you'd like to invite. Then select the people you want to invite. Many times guest lists get long, so try to limit your list to family, business related people, close friends, and anyone important to you. Most of the time, you end up with more people on your list than the number you chose. If that happens, go through your list and cross out the people you feel you can eliminate. It's tough sometimes when you have to eliminate someone, but it's your party and your money (usually).

Select a location and venue: Be certain the location and venue you select can properly service your event and especially the number of guests you plan to invite. The location should be in an area easy to find and not too far away for most of your guests to travel. The venue itself must be able to handle your event without too many sacrifices. Personally visit the location and make certain it's compatible for what you want to accomplish and is as close to what you had envisioned.