Whether it’s a wedding, a birthday or just one big party when lockdown is over we will always strive to make it memorable for our guests. But it’s easy to become distracted and forget a few essential things that can make it a fantastic event. We can be lost in the details. With that in mind, here is how you can make the next event you are planning memorable for both you and your guests.
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Fantastic venue
Choosing where you plan to host the event is crucial to how it will be. It has to tick all your boxes. You must ask yourself whether it’s big enough? Can it cater to your guests? Does it have a good location? Then it’s the factors of whether you will require accommodation. The questions can become endless, so it’s vital to do your research. The internet can be a great place to start to help you find party rooms to rent. You can read reviews people have left on websites allowing you a good insight. Have a list of questions ready to discuss with the point of contact at the venue. They should have all the answers you are looking for. It has been said that choosing a venue for your event can be the hardest part of organising it.
Fabulous Food
The next thing people will remember is the food. We all think about our stomachs at some point. If it’s a wedding then sampling the menu before your big day is essential. It can be difficult to pick a set menu for all of your guests. Trying to make everyone happy can be a real difficult task. It’s always advisable to stick with things the majority would like. Chicken and soup tend to be popular choices on a set menu. Another option would be to consider a buffet meaning you can cater for more of your guests taste. Your contact at your venue will be able to provide you with menus and samples so that you can make the right decision for you and your guests.
Entertainment
Most people would agree that the entertainment you choose to have at your party or event can have a big impact on the atmosphere. It doesn’t just mean hiring a singer or a band. Although that is a good place to start. It can mean things like a magician going round your guests tables. A kids activity table to keep those little ones occupied. It’s having someone to keep the flow of your event running without any dull moments. It could also mean finishing your event or party with a bang with a wonderful firework display.
Good Company
Finally, the last way you could make your event and party memorable is by thinking about the guest list. Invite the people you want there and not just the ones you feel have to have an invite. Keeping the guest list to people that you want to spend the day or evening will make for a much better atmosphere. If you have to have a seating plan then try and keep people who know and get on with one another together. Meaning everyone has a great time.
Good luck with planning your next memorable event.