Good planning will ensure the success of every event!  Take note of our Quick Checklist and don't leave everything to the last moment!

Quick Checklist

1.   Pick a Date and Time
2.   Select a Venue - Must complement the event
3.   Make a Guest List
4.   Decide on a Party Theme / Ambience
5.   Invitations (Quality matters)
6.   Plan the Food & Drinks (Have a budget)
6a.   Ask Funevents.Com about their  Beverage Packages
7.   Plan the Music - From Background to Dance
8.   Decorations - Be modest not cheap
9.   Any Accommodation Requirements
10. Cleaning Up / Cleaning Deposit (If Venue)
11. Most important...(what else can you think of ?)

Last Minute - keep reading...

Items you will forget! 

• Audio/Visual Equipment for Speeches

• Balloons to Bouquets

• Candles (candle lighting, other)

• Cloak Room / Changing Rooms

• Dance Floor / Flooring for uneven surfaces

• Directional Signage (for country estate events)

• Outline Dress Code

• Games / Entertainment

• Hotel Reservations if any (For Non Locals)

• Gift Table > Information Table

• Linens Cloths (to floor?) Napkins, Colours

• Maps (to/from airport; other locations)

• Message Book

• Music - Entertainment - DJ to Background Band 

• Napkin Rings

• Photographer Videographer Camera

• Toasts / Speeches

• Toilet paper (loads!!!) 

• Transportation

• What happens if it Rains?

• Welcome Sign, Entrance Piece At Door

More things to consider!

Accidents and Spills - Private Events ONLY

Accidents are part of life.  Don't let an accident or spill ruin the party.  Have some spot remover on hand just in case.

Accommodation - Private Events ONLY

If you know that your guests will require accommodation, ensure that reservations are made well in advance in-order that the may all stay in the same place. They may even want to continue partying. Once you have found a guest house or hotel, try and negotiate a group rate.

Coffee & Snacks - Private Events ONLY

You can never have too much food at a party. Be sure to have plenty of hot coffee and snacks on hand for late in the evening.

Entertainment

Because no two events will ever be the same, only you really know your guests. Some may prefer casino type events whilst others may prefer comedians or even be happy with present surroundings. Ensuring a dance area and a bar will always allow individuals to break away and mingle.

Extras

A scented candle in the bathroom is a nice touch.  Extra rolls of toilet tissue in easy view.

Gifts - Private Events ONLY

It's always a good idea to bring a small gift to a party even if the host or hostess instructs you not to in the invitation.  Bring along a bottle of wine, some flowers or chocolates to show your appreciation.

Lighting

Creative lighting will contribute much to the atmosphere.  Try replacing some bulbs with coloured lamps or low wattage bulbs. Special event lighting is available, these help create any scene or backdrop without over expense. 

Music

Whether you decide to hire a band, a DJ, or simply spin your own CD's, music keeps the party moving. If you do decide to hire a DJ, please ensure that you take control of volume levels and not leave this with the DJ's (Quite often they are the ones that generally standing behind the speakers!!!)

Parking

Try to make provisions for parking in advance.  For residential events, If you will be allowing guests to park on the lawn or in the back yard, let them know in your invitation.  Ask your neighbours about parking options or warn them that guests will be parking on the street.

Seating

Consider removing all the chairs from the party area.  This will create more room for people to mingle - If area is restricted

Smoking

If your party is being held in a non-smoking venue / household try to make accommodations for smokers, like a  room with a fan blowing.  If you do not have a place for smokers let them know in advance that the party is held in a non-smoking household.

Theme the event

Take a closer look at our clients and you will discover that quality matters. It is possible however to not go over board on event theme but please note that a phew balloons within an vast space won't say very much about any event. On the other-side, don't overkill with too many props as you may risk someone falling over something or someone !