READY! A wedding is like a movie in a lot of ways. First and foremost are the stars of the show, our leading actors, the bride and groom. As in a movie, the wedding is the story about them and their lives. Next are the supporting actors, the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Their role, just like […]
Category Archives: Event Planning
Milestone Birthdays: A Roaring Past 30’s Party
Don’t want to swim with the fishes? Then lend me your ear for a few ticks of the clock. Jen Carver, from Banner Events here with a guest post that will help kick up your next adult birthday celebration a notch or two with a few bullet-proof principles of party design. Make Milestone Birthdays Memorable: Who says turning 40 […]
The 5 Best Pinterest Pages For Wedding Inspiration
Do you have a Pinterest addiction? Do you spend hours pinning recipes, DIY crafts, shoes, and hair styles like it was your job? Don’t feel bad. Many of us do. Sometimes I feel like Desmond from the TV show Lost who had to punch in the numbers every few hours so the island wouldn’t blow […]
Pros and Cons of Seasonal Event Planning
So you’ve decided to plan a wedding…that was the easy part! When planning a special event, the choices and decisions can be intimidating and overwhelming, but they also allow you to have fun and be creative. The next few blog posts will discuss common dilemmas that arise when planning a special event, beginning with the […]
Decorating for Your Elegant Valentine Party or Wedding – With 5 Fun Activities
One-stop shopping at Wholesale Event Solutions makes preparing for an elegant Valentine’s Day party or wedding as easy as tying a knot! … Well, we guess it depends what kind of knot! Start by selecting your table linens, chair covers and sashes in white, pink and red, topped by our ostrich feather centerpieces in those […]
Mardi Gras Madness
Balloons! Streamers! Masks! Action! It’s Mardi Gras time! Surely no other celebration explodes with more bold zest, not only in New Orleans, but across the Gulf Coast region and even in Rio de Janeiro. For America it started in 1699, when French explorer Iberville camped 60 miles south of the present-day Crescent City. It […]
Feather Party Centerpieces 6 Ways
Centerpieces are an important thing for any event or party planner to think about. Whether it’s for a birthday bash, a retirement party, a wedding reception or any other memorable event, just about every event calls for a centerpiece of some sort.
The Essentials to Plan the Perfect Party
All hosts of a get together, celebration, reunion or any other kind of party want to throw a great party. These are some of the essential things you need to think about for your big bash.
6 Event Planning Trends for 2011
It’s a new year and everyone is excited for what’s in store. The freshly unwrapped calendars are starting to fill up with save the dates and celebrations, commencements and weddings, baby showers and bachelor parties, conventions and conferences. Here are six event planning trends that are hot and fresh for 2011.
8 Ways to Plan Your Event on a Budget
Whether you’re planning a wedding, a ten year class reunion, a family reunion, a mega birthday party, a retirement party, a going away party, or any other big event, budget considerations are always a major part of event planning. Many people mistakenly think that they have to pay an arm and a leg to put on a great event, that the best decorations have to be expensive decorations, or the venue has to cost a fortune. But none of this is true!