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7 Tips for Memorial Day Events

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave all to fight for our freedom. Getting together with friends and family has been a tradition on this May weekend. Memorial Day weekend has become the ‘unofficial’ start of summer.   Here are some ideas to help your event scream, “HELLO SUMMER!” While eating tasty food and yummy drinks is a big part of the holiday you need more than a checkered tablecloth to throw a great outdoor party. Enjoy these 7 tips for fun planning: 1.      If the weather allows, a BBQ is a great plan for your menu.   Preparing different meats such as hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, kabobs, and even add some ribs! For side dishes you can go simple with pasta salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, and breads. Don’t hesitate to extend the invitation for guests to bring a favorite food of their own. This will include your guests in the fun and allow more variety all while staying on budget.   2.  ...

Your Sweet 16 Celebration Event Guide

A Sweet 16 is a very special party in young girl’s life.  It’s so much fun when you work to represent the guest of honor’s personality and interests. When you begin your party planning before you send invitations, start with choosing a location.  Will you host in a banquet hall or raw space?  Is the best fit for the party your home? Depending on your budget and the amount of guests you will be inviting, plan enough room for the guests to mingle and enjoy their time dancing. The menu for your event should include food that everyone will be likely to enjoy. Research various caterers to find which might work the best for the event and your budget.  Ask for their suggestions for a little extra creativity.  Next, think DÉCOR. A potential party theme could take your party to the next level! Some themes require additional items such as specialty dishware, extra chairs, tables, a red carpet, staging, red ropes and stanchions, wall and ceiling lighting or ...