Planners

Most people have a pretty good idea how to structure a wedding or bar mitzvah having attended many over the years. Yet, few know how to orchestrate other kinds of parties that are less common and often less formal. After serving as a Disc Jockey and Master of Ceremonies at many such events, I’ve learned four major secrets that go into making such parties a huge success.

If you are planning an event that involves cocktails, dinner, parties and/or dancing, you will more than likely have some entertainment, such as a DJ or live musicians. If you are considering musicians, this article will help ensure you have selected the right ones for your event.

It is understandable that cost is a major factor when planning any event. I personally provide wedding and other photography for my clients. Here are a few tips I have discovered over the years. As you will find by searching the Internet for a photographer, almost anyone can take a great looking picture. Wedding photographers are all over the net. Here are a few considerations that will profit and protect you with whomever you choose.

So you’ve decided on live music for your wedding or party. Maybe you’ve heard the usual DJ requests one time too many, or maybe you simply appreciate the kind of musical energy that comes from a good band. What can you expect to find? What should you look for and what should you avoid?

One of the biggest parts of your event is the music. Today it has become common place to use a Disc Jockey (DJ) to not only provide music, but to also emcee your event and enhance the party with the use of lights, videos and special effects. With hundreds of DJs in many metropolitan areas to choose from, researching DJs can be a time consuming and overwhelming task. These tips will help you be better prepared to ask the important questions and get the answers you need to thoroughly evaluate DJs and hire the right one for your event.

Food is one of the most crucial elements of your event. It’s the part of your event that your guests will remember the most, so serving great-tasting food is of the utmost importance. When people reminisce about your wedding or party, the last thing you want is for them to recall is how the mashed potatoes were powdered and the chicken was so rubbery it was like biting into a pencil eraser!

Food and beverage expenses are often the largest single item in an event budget. More often than not, this is as true for weddings as it is for other types of events. As you plan your event and finalize your budget, it is especially important to play close attention to your catering decisions, as even small choices you make can have a big impact on the total cost.

From natural disasters to drunk and disorderly guests, a myriad of things can happen to put a damper on your event. No matter how perfectly you plan your event, you can never eliminate the potential for unexpected blunders that could leave you with a major liability. From the drunken guest who sues you because he fell and broke an ankle at your party, to the hurricane that randomly destroys your wedding hall two months before your wedding, anything can happen—and when it does, you’re responsible for it. The good news is that you can protect yourself when catastrophe strikes—with event insurance. Event insurance is an invaluable asset to any event. Event insurance can cover everything from stolen jewelry to terrorist attacks. Protect yourself and your investment—take precautions against losing your deposits/money by purchasing event insurance.

Every event—from the smallest birthday party to the grandest wedding—requires some planning and organization. How well you manage the details determines whether you have an outstanding event or just an average one. Whether you’re planning a party around your kitchen table or are part of a team of seasoned experts organizing the wedding of the century, the fundamental process for planning a successful event is more or less the same. Regardless of the type of event you are planning, here are seven steps to help ensure your event is successful and your planning process is fun and stress-free.