Archive for April, 2010
Planning a Meeting or Convention
Meeting planners understand the importance of keeping attendees and/or organization members feeling that their time is well spent by attending a convention or congress. One of the goals is to make sure that attendees will return for next year’s convention
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“Planning a Gala”…..A charity gala is a popular way to raise funds for a good cause. If you want to organize a gala for your favorite charity, be prepared for hard work. After months of preparation, you’ll have a glamorous and glittering night of music, beautiful gowns and, with luck, a balance sheet in the black. So put on a great charity ball, and get those folks in the mood to give.
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“Planning a Golf Tournament”
Choose a golf course and facility that will suit your needs and be sure their staff is accommodating. Meet with the staff and be sure to communicate what you want to accomplish, especially if you are doing a luncheon or awards gathering after play. Also, now is the time to consider how many golfers you will allow. Check with the course on their recommendations. However, for smoother play, try not to book more than 128 golfers per course.
Your Event Planner Tip of the Day..Sweet 16
A sweet 16 party is not only fun, but also marks a bittersweet moment for parents and their daughter. It is a time of remembrance as she passes through the doors of childhood on her way to becoming a young woman. For this reason, her party should be as special as possible, from the invitations to the cake.
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Catering fees change based on the type of food ordered, the experience and ability of the caterer, and the number of guests you have to feed. Hiring the highest rated caterer in town to feed 300 guests will be costly. However, there are ways to cut prices, like choosing some of the more inexpensive items on the menu. Catering fees for 50 guests could come to $12,000, which is about $80 per person, if you choose a higher-end caterer.
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Green Wedding
Recycle: Using recycled paper in your eco-friendly wedding invitations is one thing, recycling elsewhere is another. Buying a second-hand wedding dress may allow you to wear a designer wedding dress when you walk down the aisle. Sharing wedding ceremony decorations with another bride could mean that you have more flowers and bunting than you could ever afford on your own. How about vintage wedding bands? Retro tea cups as wedding favors? Don’t assume that buying second-hand or sharing will mean you’re getting ghetto goods. In many cases, you can save money *and* get a higher quality, fancier product!