Archive for May, 2010
Your Event Planner Tip of the Day….. Planning a Family Reunion
Start by assembling a list of family members, including spouses, significant others and children. Get in touch with at least one person from each branch of the family to help you track down contact information for other family members. Make sure to collect email addresses it really helpful when it comes to updates and last-minute details
Create a reunion committee. Somebody has to be in charge to make sure everything is getting done and no one is slacking. You’ll need someone who is a great at delegating. Planning a reunion is a huge job for one person, so find some family members who are willing to share the work.
Put someone in charge of each major aspect of the reunion such as reunion location, activities, budget, mailings, record keeping, accommodations, transportation etc.
The biggest consideration is budget. Figure out how much you are going to spend. Get the family involved to help with the cost by asking for a registration fee from each adult family member.
Also, themes have become very popular; creating a theme for your family reunion is an excellent way to interest people to attend. Don’t for get about special birthdays and anniversaries.
Your Event Planner Tip of the Day..Simple Reception Table
There’s no rule stating that you must have an elaborate centerpiece on each of your wedding reception tables, though we will admit that most brides and grooms do. Simple is often the best way to go, especially if you’re styling and putting together your reception tables yourself. We’re fond of wedding reception tables that skip the big centerpieces in favor of small framed pictures of the bride and groom and a beautiful wedding favor on each plate. A little confetti or some rose petals in a complementary color can complete the look so your simple reception tables look chic, not naked.
Your Event Planner Tip of the Day..”Planning a Charity Ball”
An elegant alternative to a traditional fund raiser is a charity ball. With lots of glamor and maybe even a few celebrities, your evening dinner and dancing event can help raise money for your favorite charity while giving people a good excuse to put on the ritz!