The Big Event

Don't you just love a party? I know I do! When mama throws a party we have a FULL house! She deorates the tables, and puts on nice music. She arranges the order of how food is being served. Sometimes the rooms have candles lit. Sometimes people eat at certain spots and other times (like a football party) guests mingle throughout the house. Sometimes we even have parties outside. Regardless of the event, or where it's held, there are lots of new friends to meet, and lots of special food to eat! Usually mama's parties are for her and papa's friends, but recently mama has been talking about planning bigger parties for people she doesn't even know. There's quite a bit to think about; from weddings to speaking engagements, to business associations, to the average family...where does one begin? Mama says that being an event planner is like building a house, or so she uses that illustration. First, the foundation is layed (we decide on our event) and then we do the framework (put a budget in place and research for all that is available within our range). Next we add the roof (contacting venues and other important people that would be involved in our particular event). Well, that takes care of the outside of the house; what goes on the inside? Mama says she starts by developing a floor plan so that she can place the furnishings inside (tables and chairs for guests, podiums and special equipment for speakers, etc). The doors and windows of our home represent what we view inside (the decor). It's those special finishing touches that allow the atmosphere to look and feel just right. Everything falls into place from color coordination to table center pieces, to the traffic flow leading from one room to the next. Have you ever seen a rummage sale sign or FOR SALE sign that just catches your eye and you just have to make a stop? We should also consider the landscaping of our home (the signs, banners, invitations, flyers, announcements) that invite our guests to the front door. This is the attraction that not only catches the eye, but informs our guests of all the details to arriving at our front door. It's kind of secret right now, but I think mama is going to start doing more event planning with couples, and with those who have very important things to say. I'll keep you posted as I learn more. Here's waggin' at ya! Learn more about the benefits of contacting ACO Virtual Services, bringing order to the chaos of YOUR world! www.acovs.com