How can I make my events more “green”?

May 11th, 2010

Pick a green venue
Electronic invitations
Local catering/locally grown foods
Sustainability
Reusing, recycling
Donating afterwards
Using plants as centerpieces
Donating to Arts for Humanities afterwards
Fabrics that are gentle on the environment
Organic wines
Plates made of recyclable materials



What are soft goods I can add around a party space to reduce echo or reverb?

May 4th, 2010

Spandex/ fabric chair and table covers (overlays and underlays)
wrap a panel or a wall or in upholster in fabric stripes
create a drape over a window
wave walls
custom carpets/ area rugs

upholstered bars
floral and fabric wrapped chandeliers
freestanding pipe and drape walls
remember to wrap light pole stands



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 [...]