'Tis almost the Season!

I hate to say it--but summer is coming to a close!

That means the holiday season will be here before we know it. I'm ashamed to say I have already bought my 2011 Christmas ornament.

Whether you're having an intimate gathering with your nearest and dearest, or have been put in charge of this year's corporate holiday party, an event planner can help you get the most bang for your holiday buck. With tricks and trades to help you create a unique event that'll carry us through those cold winter months!

The important thing to remember is to book early for the season. I've already got several bookings for November and December. It's important to plan ahead or the best places, vendors, and planners will already be taken.

Look forward to hearing from you and booking your holiday event.

Fall 2010: SPACE SPACE SPACE

Well once again Labour Day weekend is upon us. As children return to school; and adults return to workdays in long-sleeve shirts we event planners start to gear up for one of our busiest seasons: Fall.

Fall brings with it the return of corporate meetings and the start of holiday party planning.

As always I urge those of you who are in charge of putting together your company's next meeting or holiday party--BOOK EARLY!

Finding the right space at the right time is getting increasingly harder in Toronto as space is a minimum and demand is at a maximum.

A qualified event planner can help you find a variety of space options for your next event.

It's Fall--Let's Party!

So many people are turning grumpy over the cold weather--I say a great big 'Welcome' as the cold weather kicks off my favourite party season: Holiday!

Whether it's a Fall Solstice party; a Halloween Fete; a Wedding; or a Corporate Blowout, the fall/winter season is a great time to get together with 5 friends or 500 and have a grand time...indoors.

Get those hot chocolate pots out and start planning. Planning early--and hirin a good event planner- will get you those deals and those (low budget) imaginative ideas.

We'll be posting some of our favourite ideas on holiday planning over the next couple of months so visit us often!

Happy Planning!

Holiday Event Planning in Toronto

As it is July 1st (Happy Canada Day to my countrymen and women) I thought it would be appropriate to write a little something on holiday events. 

It's no longer uncommon to have a wedding or social event on a long weekend. With a few tips and ideas you can ensure your guests have a good time and don't resent you for taking away their long weekend!

1. Let your guests know 3-4 months in advance rather than the standard 2-3 months. Many people, particularly in the summer months, plan their full holidays around long weekends. You want to give them ample time to re-work their schedules.

2. Acknowledge the fact that it is a long weekend and use that as a selling feature. You may want to incorporate the holiday into your event.

3. Play up your event--make it sound exciting and make it worth missing a cottage getaway.

4. Don't take up all 3 days of the long weekend with your event--let your guests have a day to themselves.

5.  Finally, accept that some guests, no matter how fabulous your event plans to be, will not be able to make it. Don't take it personally!

 

Happy Holiday!