#Top-10 tips for planning a successful event! – #Tucson

Planning a Successful Event

1. VISUALIZE IT! *Tip: The more senses you engage, the more memorable the experience will be.
2. SEE: Decorations, colors, venue, lights, and signage.
3. HEAR: Music, sounds, laughter, and conversations.
4. TOUCH: Gifts, venue, and decorations.
5. SMELL: Food, candles, flowers, and the venue.
6. TASTE: Food and drinks.
7. THEME: A theme will help generate specifics: decorations, invitations, games, venue, and colors!
8. VENUE: Matching the theme with the venue will contribute to the experience. Unique venue ideas: Museums, Resorts, Lodge, Dude Ranch, Parks, and Local Attractions.
9. PLAN: Date: *Tip: most vendors/venues have discounted rates for off-peak days/dates (weekdays, non-holiday, and Sunday). Budget: *Tip: Food & beverages are usually the most expensive followed by venue, and all other expenses.
10. TIMELINE: Creating a timeline will help you keep track of the days events. Also create monthly timeline to keep track of priorities.

THEME IDEAS:

• Vegas
• Mardi Gras
• Cruise
• Era (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s)
• Hollywood
• Luau/Beach

When it come to budgeting your event, “do it your self” will save you money on decorations, food, and beverage service. *Tip: Entertainment, photography, and videography should be done by professionals, if you need to cut back on expenses choose other items in your budget.

Thank you from Pete & Jovi, and good luck with your event planning!

We have specific online planners custom-made for our clients: Anniversaries – Birthday Parties – Corporate Parties – Reunions – Proms – Weddings – Quinceanera’s – Holiday Parties.

If you would like a general planner, with a budget calculator included, please contact us via email or phone.

*Update – I will have the planner/budget calculator link available soon here for download!

Thank you ~ Pete

http://www.fivestar-productions.com/

#Tucson #Holiday Parties – Winter Formals 2010 (blog post)

As the Holidays are approaching, many companies and schools are planning their holiday parties! The key is to plan early. There are only 2 weeks left in November and most top venues and vendors around town are already booked! There is still time to plan a great holiday party for your staff and company, and we can help. Here are some suggestions for venue locations:

Resort - Hotel - Banquet Hall – Home – Museum – Park – Mansion – Theme Park – Lodge – Restaurant – Dude Ranch – Farm – Casino

We have full online planners to help you plan the perfect event. We have only a couple of available days left for December. Contact us if you would like to book a Five Star event,  or if you have any questions, please feel free to add a comment or contact us via e-mail.

Thanks from Five Star Productions.