light letters

Tips to help your event run smoothly

Lists will be your best friend when planning an event. Start with a logical list of the key things to be done – from finding and booking a venue to catering, entertainment and deciding on a theme.

From there, you can break down each element into further steps to be taken.

This also helps make everything feel a little bit more manageable, especially when you can start ticking things off and see the list becoming shorter and shorter.

It’s also a good idea to prioritise tasks, which will help you quickly identify the most urgent and pressing actions to complete.

Once you’ve found the ideal venue, get it booked! Venues get busy so quickly also It always pays to shop around and compare prices.

If the venue doesn’t include catering, hiring external caterers will be a priority. Talk to two or three different caterers to find out what they can provide for the budget you’ve allocated, and then book the one that best answers your needs and the one that feels most ‘right’ for you.

Depending on what kind of entertainment you’re planning, DJs, live bands and entertainers will also be key suppliers to secure. Price will, of course, dictate choice to some extent but do also check testimonials, video clips of performances etc to help in your decision making.

And lastly, don’t forget the small details: make sure there is a working microphone if speeches are to be made, remembering to order awards if your company party is doubling as an awards ceremony, or booking a photographer to capture every moment of the event, making sure you’ve covered every last detail is crucial – keep checking those lists!

And most importantly, enjoy your event and keep on smiling!

IMG_6776 VERDO EVENTS USE THIS IMAGE.jpg