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Wedding Seating Plan Arrangements
You might be asking yourself do I really need to develop a seating plan for my event. Shouldn’t guests choose where they sit themselves? After all we are all adults.
While unassigned seating sounds great in theory and it is certainly one less chore for the organizer. Unfortunately it rarely works out so well in practice.
Dancefloor Size Guide
No matter what kind of party you are having your guests will be eager to get up and show you there moves on the dance floor. You can choose from a traditional Parquet Wooden style, a classic crisp all White style or a chess board style Black and White check version. It is advisable to choose the style of dance floor that will match the theme of your event.
Table Setting Guide
Setting the table is often a stressful task that leaves us wondering about the correct way to place silverware, plates, glasses and napkins on the table. You don’t need that added stress to your dinner plans, its supposed to be fun. Just start with the basic table setting to start with and go from there, if you want it a little fancier, just add to it.
. Table Linen Sizes & Seating Capacity
Tables come in various shapes and sizes so you can mix and match the styles to suit your numbers and room layout. The tables below will give you an idea of the different shapes and sizes that are available. These tables also show the maximum number of people you will seat at each table and the best size linen that should be used to cover the table.
How to host a cocktail party
Cocktail parties are not just for girls enjoying a ladies-night-in; they’re becoming one of the most popular ways to entertain anyone from neighbours to business associates. They’re a more relaxed way of entertaining, without mixing guests who may feel uncomfortable sitting at a formal setting with a stranger. Cocktail parties encourage mingling and only last a couple of hours!
Bar and Beverage Guide
Every party needs a well-equipped bar. Make sure yours includes the following items: cocktail shaker (if serving cocktails), bottle opener, corkscrew, water jug, ice cubes, ice bucket and tongs or scoop, small knife, garnishes for drinks (lemons, limes, cherries, olives, onions) and napkins.
Room Capacity/Seating Guide
For any type of party, it is crucial to consider the appropriate amount of space needed to accommodate the number of guests you plan to host. A cocktail party will certainly have different spacing needs than a formal sit-down dinner. Here are some suggestions to help you plan the perfect amount of space necessary for your event.
Is Colour the new ‘black’ for linen trends?
The length of the bride’s train and the wedding band’s final song choice are no longer barometers by which to measure how good a wedding is, but instead, it appears to now fall on just how contemporary a bride and groom can make their reception. While the all white-wedding theme of ivory linen and cream coloured bows will always be popular, many wedding sources believe some braver and bolder colour themes will be popular choices for events this coming year!
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General Party Tips & Hints
When planning a party the following items should be kept in mind:
- Make sure you have somewhere for your guests to leave their coats. A coat rail with hangers can come in very useful and can be hidden in an unused room.
- Empty containers, cling film and tin foil will come in useful for any leftovers, although we are sure there will be nothing left at the end of your evening, but just in case.
- You need to make sure you have sufficient space for all of your guests. You may need to move some of your own furniture to accommodate all of your guests. When working out the space required, don’t forget to include the space needed for your bar and buffet areas.
- It is a good idea to have a phone number for a local taxi company on hand in case some of your guests decide to leave the car!!! Pinning their number along with your address beside the phone so that your guests can ring for a taxi when needed.
Event Partners
To complement our full range of rental services Caterhire has compiled a selection of trusted partners and associates we have worked with over many years.
All of these companies uphold our own high standards of service and professionalism and we are happy to recommend them to you.
Caterers
- Claire Hanley Catering
- Feast Catering
- Catherine Pringle Catering
- Naomi Kitchen
- Cooke’s Event Catering
- Trisha Doyle Catering
- Sally Ann Luykx