Even the best laid plans can be put to the test if the event you have organised is outdoors. The weather has shown that it is not our friend and can change from one minute to the next. And you can’t even trust the weather forecasters these days, remember the fiasco surrounding that hurricane? So [...]
If someone has thrown you in at the deep end and asked you to plan an event then fear not. Taking things in stages will ensure that everything runs smoothly and you are unlikely to forget an important aspect. And even if you are an old pro at hosting, there are always things you can [...]
A wedding is one of life’s celebratory events, an occasion planned to create lasting memories of a very special day. Hosting the perfect wedding reception is challenging, the list of things requiring your time and energy seems endless and getting it right on the day resembles more of a military operation than a happy family [...]
The venue’s booked, your guest list is finalised and now you need to consider suitable seating arrangements for your function. Attention to detail has been key throughout the planning of your event, and choosing the appropriate chairs is also vital for creating both the desired image and atmosphere. Here we offer our tips for hiring [...]
At some point in our lives all of us will probably experience planning or hosting a lifestyle event. Whether that’s a lavish outdoor celebration such as a wedding reception, birthday or anniversary get together, a business conference with a large number of delegates attending or quite simply a family meal with extra guests, we will [...]
You might think that a fine dining experience is all about the food, but it is much more than that. From the moment you step into a restaurant, or the venue, your mind is subconsciously picking up on little clues. How attentive are the waiters? What do the tables look like? Are the glasses sparklingly [...]
If you are planning a special event and you want to involve drinking then you’ve probably considered a venue with their own bar. The problem is that these types of places can charge whatever they like for drinks, and quite often you’ll end up paying extra. So why don’t people hire their own bar and [...]
So you’ve found the perfect venue for your function. It suits your requirements in terms of its size, location and facilities, but it will need an injection of style and colour to liven up its current blank canvas. Where do you start and what can you do to bring your own personal style to a large [...]
Organising a large corporate event can be quite a daunting prospect. The list of things on your ‘to do’ list seems to be just as long as the guest list and the spotlight rests heavily on you personally. Get it wrong and your failings are evident to everybody. In contrast, a perfectly planned event almost [...]
Throwing a fashion show is a fun and entertaining way of highlighting a campaign that is dear to your heart. It can be a brilliant showcase for raising money, bringing little known causes to the public’s attention, and of course, strutting your best Blue Steel on the catwalk. Organising one however, is hard work and [...]
