It will soon be Valentine’s Day but for anyone, not in a relationship, it can be a pretty miserable time. If you are an event manager it is a great time to host a speed dating event. So how do you go about making it a success? Follow our tips from the experts: Hosting Tips [...]
Some people can look at a blank canvas venue and be filled with inspiration. For others their mind goes, well, a bit blank. A blank canvas venue is basically four walls, a floor and a ceiling. And in the harsh light of day, it can be really uninspiring. But it also offers a great opportunity [...]
Catering for large crowds can be a daunting task. You need to work out additional quantities and your workload is vastly increased. In fact, some people find it so challenging that they would rather hire a caterer than do it themselves. But although catering for large crowds is hard work, it is definitely rewarding. Furthermore, [...]
More people are renting houses and apartments these days. But with rental prices increasing it can be hard to decorate when you are renting on a budget. Before you try and make your rental look like home you should always read your tenant agreement. Some landlords are pretty flexible about things like painting walls and [...]
So you’ve managed to bag this amazing large venue; the only problem is that it’s too big for your event. You don’t want to give it up because of the location or the history or the elegance of it. So how do you make it appear full or more intimate to your clients? By using [...]
Are you planning a surprise party? If you are then you’ll want to get every little detail right. It can be quite overwhelming to organise a surprise party. Where do you start? With the guests, the venue, the food? Having a checklist is a good way to make sure you’ve remembered everything and not left [...]
Is it possible to have a luxury wedding on a budget? Not everyone can afford to throw money at a lavish wedding. But it is a special day and we want to look back on it with great memories. Here are ways you can have that luxury wedding on a budget without compromising your special [...]
It can be a challenge when serving alcohol at events. There are all kinds of pitfalls event managers need to be aware of. From over-excited guests to under-age drinkers. But many people feel that an event benefits from serving alcohol. And if you are holding an awards event or promoting a brand a glass of [...]
There are many reasons for hiring a smaller venue. However, one thing’s for certain, whatever your reason, you’re going to need space-saving furniture. There’s a lot to be said for smaller venues. First of all, they are cheaper to hire, secondly, they automatically limit the number of people you can invite. This is another way [...]
You might be thinking of hiring furniture or buying furniture. But which is best? Deciding to buy or hire furniture is a tricky one. At first, you would think it makes good financial sense to buy furniture. You are in possession of an asset. Not only that but you can always sell it on. However, [...]
