Party planners are always looking for the next best thing
for their events all the time, no matter if they are green
events, weddings or corporate parties. I recently came
across great disposable dinnerware for green parties at a
recent Los Angeles convention for party planners.
VerTerra plates, bowls and trays are a disposable
dinnerware product for green events. The dinnerware is
stylish, eco-friendly disposable dinnerware made from
fallen palm leaves. It is all natural, no chemicals or
lacquers are used during production and the company
promotes fair wage labor and sustainable production
methods. They are a great choice for party planners to use
at their green parties because after they are used, the
plates can be placed in a compost heap or container and be
returned back to the earth.
The disposable dinnerware work with hot or cold foods, they
are microwave-, oven- and refrigerator-safe, present a chic
and elegant look to your table and fit into anyone's
eco-friendly lifestyle.
More demands are made daily for party planners to create
green events and using disposable dinnerware is an easy
decision to make when considering green event items for
your next event. Also, what many party planners are
beginning to realize is how easy it is to incorporate the
green movement within their corporate parties, weddings and
private events. In my book, Budget Bash - Simply Fabulous
Events on a Budget, I discuss how easy it is when producing
events to reduce, recycle and reuse various components of
an event. Dust off those candles that you used for a
previous engagement. People forget that many party items
have lots of life for more than just one event. You can
use a colored linen overlay over the same table linen you
used at your previous event. Many times you can use a
basic colored linen of black, silver or gold and then
change the look and tone of the event with a new table
runner or contrasting colored overlay linen on top of it.
Caterers are also leaning more towards green events when
working with party planners on their corporate parties,
weddings and other affairs. More and more caterers now
look to local suppliers and farmers to provide the produce
and equipment for their event that in turn helps cut down
on the event's carbon footprint. Selecting food that is
seasonal is another means caterers are using to help
promote green events and looking to alternate methods of
hors d'oeuvres without the use of paper napkins is also
becoming more popular.
It's not hard to produce green parties, it just takes a bit
of thought, product exploration and flexibility. In fact,
here is a fun green-themed cocktail party menu to consider
for your next green party.
Green-Themed Cocktail Party Menu
Green Peppers, Broccoli and Asparagus Spears with Spinach
Dip
Artichoke Soufflé served with Sourdough Toasts,
Vegetable and Whole Wheat Pita Chips
Chipotle Chili Cheese Poppers
Stuffed Grape Leaves Drizzled with Olive Oil
Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
Green Goddess Chicken Salad served in Lettuce Cups
Dessert
Fresh Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Yellow Raisins & Berries served
in a Watermelon Bowl
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Green Apple Bites Covered with Caramel
Beverages
Mojitos
Mint Iced Tea and Green Tea
Many of these menu items can be bought already prepared at
your local market or deli. The recipe for the artichoke
soufflé along with other menus, recipes, party
planning ideas and advice can be found in Budget Bash -
Simply Fabulous Events on a Budget.
So next time you think about green events, consider various
aspects of the party - including menu, disposable
dinnerware and theme to name a few.
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Andrea Wyn is a special event planner with over 15 years of
industry experience. She has been the Awards Event
Supervisor for the Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) since
2000. Her book, Budget Bash-Simply Fabulous Events on a
Budget, is available at http://www.budgetbashbook.com . She
has an MBA from the University of Chicago & a BA from UCLA.
To learn more about Budget Bash & events go to
http://www.awynningevent.com
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