With Halloween barely behind us and our favourite retailers showcasing everything we need to create a beautiful holiday in our homes; I feel it's time to talk about Christmas! And more specifically, everyone's favourite work event: Corporate Holiday Parties.
I was recently interviewed by a national publication about the do's and don'ts for hosting holiday parties in your home and I thought I would create a list of what to do and
Which is best for you and why you might want to try something new?!
When I started planning events in Calgary 14 years ago, there were few options for décor in the city and events had a very standard format and feel. At the time – it was normal to have a ballroom or convention space with round tables that held eight to 12 people around them. There were plenty of options in terms of table coverings, chairs, chair covers and
Did you know that Calgary had more rain in July than all of 2015?
This affected many Calgary Stampede Eventsand I imagine weddings around the city and province – but they still took place.
The economic downturn in our city continues to affect business and the event planning industry is no exception. Many parties and Calgary Events in that would have been
July 1st, 2016 marks our 149th Canada Day!
Since its a statutory holiday, this week we are going to depart from talking about corporate events, and talk about this country wide celebration on a personal level - Canada Day Party Ideas!
Many of us will celebrate this day with friends and loved ones, perhaps by hosting or attending a party, BBQ or picnic.
If you’re hosting, consider ways you can incorporate red,
All Corporate Party Ideas begin as a blank canvas. It doesn't matter if it’s a holiday party, a corporate Stampede event, a retirement party, anniversary, birthday, or any other special event or occasion. I have found over the years, that event theming can be a great way to carry a common thread throughout your event. Choosing a theme also makes it easier to choose various aspects for the event from stationary and invites, to menus
Celebrate the Wild West without the hay…..
I was just looking at venues for a client who wants to bring a very country and western themed Stampede Event Design, that we have been successfully producing here, out east. During a meeting with the folks at the proposed venue, I explained the vision of the event and the country and western theme and my contact from the venue immediately stopped me.
I don’t know about you but there have been a few instances in my life where I have decided that I would save some money and attempt something that a professional should handle. I remember the tears in my son’s eyes after a botched hair cut or having to call in reinforcements when some house projects went outside of the scope of my knowledge or skills.
As Calgary Event Planners we are often over looked as