At any formal gathering it is often the after dinner speaker who can make the event memorable long after the last brandy and chocolate mint have been devoured. There is no doubt about it a charismatic speaker, be they a leading politician or a witty comedian, can have an enormous impact on the success of an event while a dreary speaker can kill it stone dead. Nobody likes to sit and be bored under the table, especially if they have paid good money to attend what they expect to be a glamorous occasion. 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 »

Linen hire companies are a party planner’s best friend – and here’s why. Many an party planner has looked dolefully at a banqueting room that is in a perfect location, is plenty big enough, boasts a couple of convenient bars and comes with helpful in-house staff but for all that has one major drawback. The room itself is dowdy, with tired out-of-date, furniture, and certainly won’t impress that all important guest. The immediate reaction of many ambitious party organisers is to reject the venue in favour of something much more bright, modern and appealing. Read more »

Finding top class, reliable, experienced party and event suppliers is a major part of running any party or event. You will need to do a fair bit of research before you employ any of these companies. Whether they are a florist, a hire company or even a jazz singer always choose party suppliers that are on your wavelength and prepared to work within your budget and take note of your desires. At all costs avoid suppliers that try to push their own tastes and ideas instead of working to make your dreams come true. Read more »

Hiring a marquee is a very popular these days with a good many party organisers. So rather than be under the catering and space restrictions of a hotel or established venue you may prefer to hold your event or party in a beautifully decorated marquee; perhaps in the grounds of a stately home, castle or even your own garden. Marquees have come a long way since the old-fashioned poled tents we used to see at the local flower show or village fete. For example the modular Clearspan design is very adaptable. Read more »