What's new in party decorating? What venue would work best for my sister's outdoor wedding next year? Can you recommend a good caterer? These are questions we hear every week, and after 34 years in the hospitality industry we have the answers when it comes to weddings, events and entertaining.
The first thing to do when planning an event!
In The Beginning:
Once you have decided you are going to celebrate something, getting married, a milestone birthday, a graduation....the first thing to do is select a date. The date effects so many plans... really not a lot can be done prior. Once you select the date you can:
• Research Venue Availability • Using the internet and/or an event planner, research venues options then check their availability calendars on-line or by contacting them.
• Send a “Save-the-Date” to Guests • This can be as simple as an email or as fun as a “Message in a Bottle” through the mail for a beach themed event!
• Begin Checking Availability with Key Vendors • You need a date to book caterers, musicians, photographers and the like, so they too can put your date in their calendar!
It is never too soon to get in your guest’s calendars, so pick a date and get the word out. After all, what is truly most important is not what color the napkins are but that you share your special day or evening with those you love most.