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Large corporate events can cost a lot, especially when considering the costs of food and drinks, live entertainment, caterers and venue hire. If you need to plan a corporate event on a tight budget, use the following tips to cut down on costs.
Keep a Reserve
Setting aside at least 20 per cent of your entire budget as a reserve is a great idea for covering unexpected costs that are bound to pop up when planning a large event.
Ask for Help
Planning a corporate party does not have to be done completely by yourself. Enlisting the help of fellow employees can cut down on costs significantly, and will make the entire process a lot less stressful and more fun for everyone.
Donations and Sponsorships
It is not a bad idea to seek out extra donations and sponsorships from interested parties. Hand-outs such as these can benefit both parties by saving you costs and giving interested companies extra exposure to boost their business.
Get Creative
Save even more of your party planning budget by getting creative with aspects such as decorations and party invitations. Sending out the invitations online will not cut down on costs, but is quicker and a more efficient way of keeping track of RSVPs. Creating your own decorations will also allow you the opportunity to put a personal touch on your event.
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Marquees can accommodate to any event, from corporate parties to intimate wedding celebrations. To find out more about party hire equipment in Sydney including marquees, contact Pillingers Hiring Service on (02) 8999 8486.
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Summer has always been a popular month for couples tying the knot and for good reason – enjoyable weather, delectable foods and festive colours. If you are keen to throw a blow-out summer wedding with fun favours and trimmings, the time to start planning is now.
Hire a Marquee
What better way to complement an outdoor wedding setting than with an elegant white marquee? Marquees are not only a stylish addition to a wedding but they provide cover if the weather suddenly turns bad, or if the afternoon sun is too much to bear. Wedding marquees are available in all different sizes, and can accommodate as many as 500 people.
Choosing Colours
Colour is an essential ingredient in summer weddings and can be as bright or as subtle as you choose. Wedding gown colour trends for 2013 are forecast to include charming pastels in all different shades, which are perfect for a summer wedding. Why not use this trend as inspiration for your wedding table décor as well?
Embrace Nature
Natural and earthy décor and trimmings are all the rage in the world of wedding trends, and are quite at home in an outdoor setting. Garner inspiration from fruits, flowers and even vegetables to make your centrepieces complement your natural surroundings.
Refreshing Refreshments
Hot dishes are going to be the last thing your guests feel like eating when the weather is warm. Try to plan your wedding menu around the weather, and if it is forecast to be a sizzling summer day why not make your guest as comfortable as possible by adding some interesting refreshments, such as fruit and alcoholic smoothies.
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Planning a wedding is an exciting time, but can also drives brides and grooms crazy with all the hundreds of minor details that need to be carefully planned. Ensure the lead up to your big day is as stress free as possible by using the help of trusty iPhone apps.
Fun Wedding
A festive wedding reception would not be complete without a rocking dance floor and great selection of wedding music. Coming up with a decent wedding playlist is a hard task, because even though this is your special day the music will need to cater to all wedding guests’ tastes. Fun Wedding is the perfect tool for choosing the right songs, and even includes updated lists of wedding songs requested at previous weddings.
Bride Guide
Keeping track of all wedding planning details is essential, and can be done with the help of Bride Guide. This comprehensive app includes essential planning tools such as a wedding day countdown, budgets, to-do lists, schedules, appointments, important contacts and much more.
iBridal Gown
Finding a wedding dress that fits perfectly with your body shape, neckline, style and height is no picnic. Make this job easier by consulting iBridal Gown. This wedding gown app allows you to take snaps of favourite dress designs, consult wedding gown glossaries, and make all important dress fitting notes.
Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring Finder
Haven’t found the perfect wedding band or engagement ring? The Tiffany & Co ring finder app is perfect for all brides and grooms looking for all styles of rings, and is not just for those who will actually be shopping at Tiffany.
Catering Equipment Sydney
To find out more about wedding catering equipment in Sydney contact Pillingers Hiring Service on (02) 8999 8486.
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All brides are aware of just how much planning goes into preparing the perfect wedding celebration. Wedding dresses, reception venues, wedding hire equipment and all other important details need to be decided months or even years in advance. To start planning for your 2013 wedding why not take inspiration from the glamorous New York Bridal Market’s bridal gown expo.
Romantic
Vera Wang is the epitome of haute couture wedding gowns, and is definitely one designer that is going to romantically inspire the wedding gown world in 2013. Vera Wang’s upcoming designs for 2013 are a throwback to romantic wedding dress styles, which includes bridal ivory, flared silhouettes and classic tulle fabrics.
Fairy Tale
Designers such as Alfred Angelo and Maggie Sottero are garnering inspiration from Cinderella’s wardrobe for their latest wedding gown designs. Fairytale style dresses with floral details and full skirts were spotted at the New York Bridal Market, giving brides the opportunity to truly look and feel like a princess on their big day.
Vintage 1920s
Vintage glamour has been a wedding gown favourite for years, but is said to explode with the help of extra glitzy detailing in 2013. Designer Jenny Packham is giving brides the opportunity to incorporate traditional gowns with crystal and beaded embellishments with her sparkling 20s-style wedding gowns.
Figure-flattering Gowns
Brides tying the knot in 2013 can look forward to comfortable figure-flattering wedding gowns. Designs such as figure-hugging bodices, fishtail and full-bodied skirts are guaranteed to make all brides feel comfortable and look gorgeous.
Wedding Hire Sydney
The best way to complement a high-end wedding gown is with a high-end wedding reception. To find out more about intimate and impressive wedding reception marquees and other hire equipment contact Pillingers Hiring Service on (02) 8999 8486.
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A race that stops a nation is definitely worthy of a festive party celebration, so where will you be spending this year’s Melbourne Cup? If you haven’t narrowed down a decent party venue, here are a few options that are guaranteed to tickle your fancy:
Hit the Pub
As tacky as this may sound, pubs all around Australia go all out on Melbourne Cup Day. Regardless of whether you choose a local pub, or opt for something fancier, race day is usually extremely festive so get ready to deal with large groups of raucous race fans. In order to make your Melbourne Cup experience as comfortable as possible remember to book a table well in advance.
Hire a Marquee
If a rowdy pub is not your ideal setting to watch the big race, why not consider hiring your own marquee? Marquees can cater to as many or as little people as you need and are perfect for corporate or individual gatherings. Make sure that wherever you plan on setting up your marquee that there is a TV screen close by to watch the important race.
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Some restaurants and event venues offer special Melbourne Cup luncheons at their facilities. These venues usually charge a hefty price for race days, so remember to factor this into your budget and book your table well in advance.
Equipment Hire Liverpool
Marquees can accommodate to any event, from corporate parties to intimate wedding celebrations. To find out more about party hire equipment in Sydney including marquees, contact Pillingers Hiring Service on (02) 8999 8486.
