There are so many things to think about and most often,
unless you hire a party planner, you are not aware of them
until one of these problems occur and then often times is
too late. Here in this article, I will share an excerpt
from Budget Bash - Simply Fabulous Events on a Budget that
explains what to think about when you hold a party in your
home or backyard.
From my 10 plus years as owner of A Wynning Event, I draw
upon my experiences and knowledge and provide you with many
details and information to consider when you give a party.
Whether your event is a small dinner for 8 guests or a
wedding of 150 plus, thre are always details and
information you need to know when you throw an elegant
stylish event without breaking the bank or your back.
One of these details is plumbing. Yes, something as
mundane as sinks and toilets can easily ruin a party. What
to do? Make sure your facets and toilets are in good
working order. If you live in the hills or country, make
sure the septic tank has recently been serviced and that
your plumbing pipes have been rooted.
There is nothing worse than your toilet and sewage lines
backing up during your party. This in fact actually
happened at a wedding I coordinated in the Hollywood Hills.
To be quite honest, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry
when the toilet sewage started running through the dessert
station. Of course, the groom caught it all on the video
even when the plumber showed up with his 25-foot snake to
drain the lines!
Another thing to think about is right in your own backyard.
To avoid backyard hazards, I always walk the area and look
for holes that people can turn their ankles on or trip
over, animal waste, wet leaves and small potted plants that
at night guests can't see. Essentially, look for any type
of tripping hazard or potential ankle-turning backyard
issue that needs fixing.
Also, for events on your lawn, it is best to stop watering
a few days in advance to create a hardened service. Don't
worry about killing the grass, a couple days without water
won't hurt and as soon as the party is over and the event
rentals are cleared off the lawn, watering will bring it
right back to life.
Another item to remember with outdoor parties is to turn
off your sprinklers once you begin set-up. I can't begin
to tell you how many times I remind my clients and before
you know it the tables are set and the sprinklers start up.
Again, just turn them off a couple of days before the
event and then turn them on immediately after the rental
company has picked up their equipment.
Backyard lighting is another area that needs attention.
Are all the paths where guests are going to walk well lit?
Do you want to accent or up-light any greenery or trees?
How about the party area itself? Can guests see their way
to the dance floor or buffets without tripping?
Think about the front of the house. If you are going to
hire a valet company, they will need a lighted area to work
in for their key box and tickets.
I hope you found these hints helpful. Next week, Budget
Bash - Simply Fabulous Events on a Budget will be available
and you can learn more about what to avoid in order to have
a simply fabulous event.
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Andrea Wyn is a marketing and special event planner with
over 15 years of special event industry experience. For the
past ten years, she has been the Awards Event Supervisor
for the Screen Actors Guild Awards(R). She holds an MBA
from the University of Chicago and a BA from UCLA. To
Twitter her about events and learn more about special
events and social media then go to
http://www.awynningevent.com
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