Everyone loves a summer party, whether it is an informal picnic on the banks of the river at Henley or a grand summer ball with swirling gowns, an orchestra and fireworks. Whatever your choice the summer makes it possible to employ all the strategies of an imaginative party planner but with a much greater choice of fresh food, flowers, decoration, venues (including marquees) and even entertainment. A  summer party that draws to a close with the scent of honeysuckle, jasmine and new-mown hay on the night air can hardly ever fail to be very special indeed. Read more »

Beautiful and, in particular, unusual table decoration and table centres can make an enormous difference to the feel of your event. It means that how you personally choose to decorate your tables gives you an opportunity to create that very individual and memorable feel for your special occasion. Whether you opt for an elegant or traditional style of table decoration or whether you decide to have a fun and funky look it can completely reflect your own personality or the theme of the event. Read more »

If you have never run any sort of corporate party before, or are not even vaguely aware of how to run a corporate party, the chances are that you may feel utterly overwhelmed by the prospect of being responsible for such a large undertaking. The good news is that if you take the whole operation step by step you will find it is really quite easy, that there are plenty of people willing to help out there and what is more when the party goes with a swing you will have a great sense of satisfaction. Read more »

In spite of the unpredictable British weather most people enjoy a party out-of-doors, epecially the relaxation of eating and drinking in the beautiful great outdoors. The tone of any al fresco party should be leisurely and informal, whether you are having a few friends round to eat in the garden or whether you have hired a stately park, complete with marquees and a classical music performance.

Don’t forget that your own garden can be one of the loveliest settings for an outdoor party, with a little bit of imagination you can transform even a small garden into a gorgeous outside dining room. Read more »

Coloured tassels are surprisingly useful for adding an unusual decorative touch to your party or event, perhaps because they are soft, shiny and pliable. Silk-style tassels have an irresistibly gorgeous feel that simply makes people want to stroke them but just as attractive are the beaded, almost 20’s style tassels, that are very chic and sophisticated. Tassels are great for decorating napkins, menus, gift boxes and even table centres. See below for some of our fun and funky decorative tassel ideas. Read more »

If you are the organiser of any event, you have a legal obligation to ensure you are protected with suitable insurance. This should include public liability up to at least £5,000,000, employers liability up to £5,000,000 and property and cancellation cover. No matter how well you plan for your event to be a huge success, things unfortunately can still go wrong. You may have to postpone the event because of an accident or sudden death of a key figure, disastrous weather conditions, or your venue could even burn to the ground. You could also find yourself liable for damage caused by careless guests. Read more »

A inviting and attractive dance floor can often be one of the focal points of your event or party, so make sure you get it right on the night. Most venues have a dance floor already but you may need to rent one from an event hire company if your party is to be held in a marquee or an unusual venue.  You may even need to hire a dance floor if you are catering for two different generations of dancers. Teeny boppers won’t want to mix on the dancefloor with their sedately waltzing grandparents! Read more »