Should you plan your big event, or would you be better off hiring a professional event planner? This is a common question with no easy answer. While a professional likely has much more training and experience, some people have a natural talent for planning their own events and those of their friends. You might have…
There is an expression that says “horses for courses”. In simple terms, this means that certain people and businesses are better suited to certain situations, and vice versa. This can be applied to caterers, especially if you want one to provide exactly what you want. While you should listen to what your caterer has to…
When you think of a wedding, banquet, or other special event, an outdoor location doesn’t necessarily spring to mind. After all, we have been conditioned since childhood to think of churches and banquet halls. Yet an outdoor locale can add an extra layer of style to any event, from a casual dinner to a black-tie…
Whether you are planning your wedding or organising a large charity function, you might wonder whether to handle the event yourself or hire a professional event planner. While do it yourself events have become quite popular, and many are perfectly lovely, hiring an event planning company removes a great deal of the stress. Forgotten items,…
If you are throwing a major bash but have no time to plan, it is easy to become bogged down and overwhelmed. Yet any special event, even a formal wedding, can be accomplished in less than two weeks. The key is to clear the clutter and focus on what truly matters. Follow this 10 step…
In 2014, the average cost for a wedding in Australia was $36,200. Parents contributed to the costs of just over half the weddings, which were financed through a combination of savings, credit cards, and loans. Roughly 50% of the money was spent on the venue, food, and alcohol, and nearly 10% on wedding attire. Most…
If you are newly engaged, congratulations! You are embarking on the biggest adventure of your life. Your initial feelings of love, happiness, and contentment may quickly turn to anxiety and even fear as you contemplate the process of planning your wedding. Fortunately, like any big task, breaking it down into small segments can keep it…
While a timeless formal wedding never goes out of style, many couples today choose specific themes. Selecting a theme helps guide most of your decisions, from the type of seating you will provide to the catering menu. Wedding themes are often fashioned around the couple’s favourites hobbies, from video games to sports, but more general…
A marquee provides a lovely blank canvas for planning almost any sort of outdoor party. From black tie formality to casual fun, your options are limited only by your imagination. With so many possibilities, it can be tough to decide where to begin. Choosing a theme can help guide all of your decisions, from chairs to glassware to food. Here are…
Planning an event is often overwhelming and confusing. Whether you want to have the wedding of the year or a party that your guests will remember for a lifetime, it seems that you must make a seemingly endless list of decisions. Fortunately, keeping a few simple strategies in mind will help guide your decision-making process…
