What are interactive elements and talent I can add to my party to make it more fun?


April 27th, 2010

Individual activities

a gallery of art
silent and live auctions
raffles
cameras on tables or a photo booth
crossword puzzle table cloths

Interactive talent

acrobats, drag queens or stilt puppets
magicians/ mentalist
henna painters
tarot card readers
caricaturists
60 second Novelist
lip reader
aura readers
drag queens

Group activities

web casts, imag
ice luge or flair bartenders
karaoke or a band
wii games
oxygen bar
slot car races
make your own craft/T shirts
graffiti art wall with china markers [...]


How to save money in your event planning and production


April 20th, 2010

Plan ahead. It sounds simple, but you will not believe how many rush calls I get from clients about event décor and coordination last minute. Inevitably the event planning firm gets called 3 weeks later than they should have been. There are many cost savings associated with early planning. I honestly believe clients/firms are afraid [...]


What should I put in a gift bag?


April 20th, 2010

I often get asked what should be put in a gift bag? Start with a great bag, that has your logo on it and will have a life after the event. I still use a beach bag  that was the gift bag from a Hudson Valley fundraiser I attended. A tote is a great size [...]


Customized lighting decor for your party


April 16th, 2010

Nothing energizes party décor more than customized lighting that can brand an event.  A relatively new process of printing digitally on fabric and back lit is called lightbox and provides a wonderful photo opportunity or décor piece. Channel cut letters are another way to create illuminated décor and brand a lounge or environment. It reminds [...]


What do I do if scaffolding is up outside the party space or store opening?


April 10th, 2010

Anyone who has ever lived through a renovation or newly built home or store knows that construction often takes longer than the projected completion date. So what do you do when you are planning a big opening or party and scaffolding is erected around the facade of your venue? I often get calls for exactly [...]