Want to plan a killer corporate event? Here are 6 quick tips to get you started.
1. Good music is a must. While your event is not supposed to be a rock concert or a dance party, elevator music is still going to kill the mood. Choose something appropriate for the attending demographic and pay attention to volume levels (not too loud, not too soft.)
2. Have a bar that is accessible in different locations, so as not to have too many lines. Plan the bar layout in such a way that encourages a smooth flow of traffic.
3. Location is crucial. Select a good funky site, maybe more unusual than a hotel. Great lighting is equally important, as it literally sets the tone of the room.
4. Consider adding additional entertainment (other than music), like unusual dancers on squares, or other things to create excitement.
5. Finger food is important. If there is drinking involved, snacks should be available to prevent guests from imbibing on empty stomaches (even if dinner is being served later.) It also gives people something to do, when they're not chatting/networking.
6. Think about creating an environment, not just setting up a room. Lounge furniture is great for this purpose and is much more fun than round tables and folding chairs. A hip and sophisticated lounge/club atmosphere is what’s happening right now.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Do I Really Need an Event Planner?
The single most common question I get asked as an event planner is "Do I really need an event planner?"
Clients wonder whether or not they can plan their own wedding or event. Is it really necessary to have a planner? While there are always a few exceptions to the rule, overall the answer is a resounding YES! And here's why:
- Site Selection: Choosing the right venue or location can make or break an event. Just because you think having a wedding on a farm sounds fun and different, doesn't mean that that's the experience you'll actually have. An event planner can find unique sites that fit each client’s specific needs. We have fabulous vendors that have been researched ad nauseum and are the cream of the crop. It's much easier to outsource the work on that front.
- No matter how much of a planner you are, you'll most likely be shocked by the thousands of details you have to not only coordinate, but stay on top of. Why spend months agonizing over the minutiae, when you could instead be enjoying the end of one glorious chapter of your life and preparing to enter a new one? Let someone else do the worrying for you.
- Lastly, let's face it. You may get tons of recommendations from friends when it comes to wedding photographers, caterers, tux rentals and the like. But where are you going to find the time to comparison shop and how are you going to make the final decisions? An event planner already has solid relationships with hotels, venues, and vendors, which allow them to get special prices and perks for their clients.
When you use us for example, it’s one stop shopping. Much easier, much more cost-efficient, and way less stressful!
At Joannie Liss Events we want you to “Be a guest at your own party, wedding or any social or corporate occasion."
Clients wonder whether or not they can plan their own wedding or event. Is it really necessary to have a planner? While there are always a few exceptions to the rule, overall the answer is a resounding YES! And here's why:
- Site Selection: Choosing the right venue or location can make or break an event. Just because you think having a wedding on a farm sounds fun and different, doesn't mean that that's the experience you'll actually have. An event planner can find unique sites that fit each client’s specific needs. We have fabulous vendors that have been researched ad nauseum and are the cream of the crop. It's much easier to outsource the work on that front.
- No matter how much of a planner you are, you'll most likely be shocked by the thousands of details you have to not only coordinate, but stay on top of. Why spend months agonizing over the minutiae, when you could instead be enjoying the end of one glorious chapter of your life and preparing to enter a new one? Let someone else do the worrying for you.
- Lastly, let's face it. You may get tons of recommendations from friends when it comes to wedding photographers, caterers, tux rentals and the like. But where are you going to find the time to comparison shop and how are you going to make the final decisions? An event planner already has solid relationships with hotels, venues, and vendors, which allow them to get special prices and perks for their clients.
When you use us for example, it’s one stop shopping. Much easier, much more cost-efficient, and way less stressful!
At Joannie Liss Events we want you to “Be a guest at your own party, wedding or any social or corporate occasion."
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