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Things to consider when booking a venue

Make sure you ask ALL your questions and read all the Terms & Conditions before you book in your event - There is nothing worse than getting two weeks out from your party, only to find that the venue you have booked cannot accommodate all your guests, doesn’t allow you to bring your own DJ [...]

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How do you choose between Friday night and Saturday night?

How do you choose between Friday night and Saturday night?

 
“But I can ONLY hold my party on a Saturday night!”
 
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that I wouldn’t be writing blogs.  It’s true…Saturdays are the most popular night for parties. Does this then mean that a Saturday night party is guaranteed to succeed while a party on any other night [...]

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Getting Your Slideshow Right

Getting Your Slideshow Right

Always check with the venue regarding their audio visual specifications and what they offer. A slide show can be a great way to engage your guests and add a special touch to the night. And speeches are always more interesting with a visual presentation. 
Go for ease and simplicity. I have seen too many parties and speeches [...]

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How to Stretch Your Dollar to the Last Cent

How to Stretch Your Dollar to the Last Cent

Planning Your Function on a Budget – Insider Information
You don’t need Paris Hilton’s bank balance in order to throw a successful party. It also doesn’t mean that you’ll be stuck with a dodgy alley-way function room in a dingy hotel just because you’re on a tight budget. Here are a few tips on getting it right on [...]

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Why does everyone arrive late? 4 ways to get your guests to your party on time

Why does everyone arrive late? 4 ways to get your guests to your party on time

 
 
 
 
 
It’s a baffling situation. No matter how much you stress that you want guests to arrive on time, they insist on showing up an hour or two late.
Guests arrive late for a number of reasons:

Took a while to get ready

Working late

Transport problems

Didn’t want to be the first one to arrive

Got lost

Stopped for dinner

Attending another party [...]

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INVITATIONS: The Art of Inviting & How to Get Everyone To Turn Up

INVITATIONS: The Art of Inviting & How to Get Everyone To Turn Up

I have hosted and organized over 600 functions, but I still get nervous putting together a party for myself.  The reason? Just like everyone else, I never know who will actually turn up – will I end up with a half full room and face the sudden realization that no-one likes me and I really [...]

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