Tips, Trends and a Social Forum about Events
2014 has truly been an amazing year for Creating A Remarkable Event! We were able to participate in so many special events and assisted with creating memories that last a lifetime. Here is a brief video of some of our great moments from 2014!
Happy New Year!
Over the 9 years of my career I have had the pleasure of working tons of events. One of the things I truly love is looking back over the photos and reminiscing on how special each event was. Choosing a great photographer is near the top of the list for most wedding couples and people planning special events. Your special day can not be duplicated or re-done, therefore having great photos is essential. Photographs are what we hold on to for years. Of course this is not a new revelation but what I want to share is the “Moment” photos. Yes, you should have all of those wonderful posed shots with family and friends but what about when no one is looking? Not every photographer will have the skill set to be able to capture all the elements of your special event AND the “moments” BUT a great, professional photographer will. Take a look at the photos below. This is what we like to call a “moment” These photos stir a story telling emotion. Along with your formal shots, THIS is what you want for your future event.
Surprise 60th Birthday Party. Guest of honor greeting his guests. Caption This!
Retirement party-guest of honor very entertained. Caption This!
Kids & Babies FUN, FUN, FUN!! Check out our new video dedicated to children and babies! A couple of our lovely events centered around the little ones and special events where we created their own special table. #kidsliketopartytoo #careevents #carekids #fun #themedevents #disney #pooh #candyland #tomandjerry
Guest Table with Dessert Table in the background
March 1, 2014 was quite a Blustery day with wind and rain outside. Invited guests escaped to Kaiden Acre Woods inside Flemings Prime Steakhouse, for one of our cutest baby showers! Baby Kaiden is due June 2014 and Mama to “bee” Patrice couldn’t be more excited!
Venue: Flemings Prime Steakhouse (Rancho Cucamonga)
Decorations & Event Design: Creating A Remarkable Event
Photography: Violeta Vaqueiro
Cake Pops: Oh My Sweet Cake Pops by Constance Estrada
Cupcakes: Darlene the Cake Lady
Sweets Table: Creating A Remarkable Event
Hundred Acre wood theme centerpiece
Pooh with custom Hunny Pot centerpiece
Custom menu with party favor. Jar of Honey and tea bag with greeting~ “A Baby is Brewing” Thank you for Bee-ing here!”
Cupcakes with mini vanilla wafer cookies for Pooh ears
Hunny Pot cake pops
Story book Cake with message from unborn baby “Mommy I’m on my way, hope you have many smiles and laughter today! Love Baby Kaiden”
Dessert Table with wood signs
Custom Hunny Pot
Scan any latest Bridal Magazine and you are sure to find an article related to hottest trends for Weddings. One of the latest trends that has brides buzzing is the addition of Food Trucks at Wedding Receptions. At first thought, this would have been very unusual but more and more these Food Trucks are popping up when guests least expect it. Brides are constantly looking for new ways to wow their guests and give them something to remember their Wedding.
The addition of Food Trucks has proven to not only have a major surprise factor but provides great fun-filled photos. Some of the most popular trucks are In & Out, Doughnuts, Fat Burger, Ice Cream and Tacos. Wedding Receptions typically serve Dinner between the hours of 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. and will end close to 11:00p.m. What better way to treat your guests for a late night snack then with a delicious cheeseburger for the road???
Eulina Morris
Creating A Remarkable Event
Certified Wedding Planner
One of the biggest expenses for any party is the food. Yes, of course the kind of food is essential too, but it’s the presentation of your food that usually gets the buzz going about your event. Just the sight of an elegant display with decorative pieces, chafing dishes and uniquely leveled platters can make almost any food enticing.
Take a look at the photo below for a children’s party. This party had hamburgers, hot dogs and fruit. Now, the guests were never told what was on the menu but this presentation alone had the parents curious as to what was for lunch and more excited than the children!! The addition of a full condiment bar complete with all toppings was a plus as well. Who would have thought Hot Dogs and Hamburgers would have had such rave reviews but I can tell you it was the “Presentation” that won over the parents. Not to mention the children thought they were getting a special feast! Instead of putting your fruit on a platter, put your fruit in vases. (see photo) You will be surprised how your food table will come alive with subtle, simple changes. You can almost certainly transform the most ordinary dish into something fresh and unique. Your caterer can help significantly in this area, but if you’re a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) person, keep this tip in mind!
Have a Remarkable Day!
Eulina Morris
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Celebration Accents
Each paper section is 10 1/2" wide and 15" long. Attach them together for a continuous garland. Available in metallic gold, green, or metallic silver.
Great Product for Jungle Theme!!
Pros: Good Value, Fun, Colorful, Attractive Design
Best Uses: Young Children, Themed Parties, Celebration
Describe Yourself: Frequent Host
Was this a gift?: No
Great for hanging with Jungle theme. I had to tape 3 pieces together for hanging effect.
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Originally submitted at ShindigZ
A quick decorating fix.
Bring the tropics indoors with the Jointed Palm Tree. Each double sided Jointed Palm Tree measures 6 feet tall and is made of cardstock. Dress up those walls in a jiffy! Each 6 foot tall palm tree is printed on both sides.
Nice Addition to Monkey Theme Decor
Pros: Easy To Use, Good Value, Attractive Design, Durable, Colorful
Best Uses: Celebration, Young Children, Themed Parties
Describe Yourself: Frequent Host
Was this a gift?: No
This palm tree was an inexpensive cute addition to the monkey theme decor.
sample photo
Tags: Using Product, Picture of Product
sample photo
Tags: Using Product
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Choosing your event venue is an exciting phase in which you shop for the best location your event can unfold and bring your vision to life. This decision sometimes can be challenging when you add in a budget and available amenities. When choosing an event location and working with a restrained budget, often times we have to make our dollars stretch as far as possible. Although stretching a dollar is imperative, it is just as important to make those dollars work smarter and not harder. Now you are ready to visit venues, here are some things to think about when choosing the right one.
One of the choices you may consider is a residential home or a hall. Often the logistics and details with having an event at either of these types are overlooked until it is almost too late. For example, let’s say you decide to have your event at a convenient residential home. Some questions you should ask yourself are:
Will the residential home need or have…..
If your answer is “Yes”, then those items will have to be rented or accommodated in some type of way. These are just a few things to consider but also keep in mind you will need a crew available to setup and clean up when the event is over.
In comparison let’s look at choosing a Hotel or All inclusive Banquet Hall. Most of these types of venues will have the above mentioned items included in their price and often have the following included as well:
I believe there is a misconception at times that having an event at home or local banquet hall with limited amenities will save money, compared to the price tag at an all-inclusive venue. On the contrary an inclusive venue will not only save you money, the location itself will save you time and effort. Once you add up all of the expenses you have to make your event possible, compare side by side for an all-inclusive venue versus non-inclusive venue. I think you will be surprised at the difference. I assure you choosing an all-inclusive venue will keep your stress to a minimum and most of these venues are very helpful with resources for other vendors. Thus making your dollars work smarter and not harder in the long run!
Have A Remarkable Day!
Eulina Morris
How exciting, you have decided to plan a party! You have visualized how fabulous your event will be, down to the decorations, guest list, food and even thought about your entertainment, but wait, how much is all of this going to cost? Just the thought of matching those ideas to a dollar amount can almost feel like a chilled glass of ice water being splashed on you. There is nothing like putting out an exciting vision than the thought of money and how much it will cost. However, a budget will guide you along the way and assist with planning within your means.
Having a party budget is key to any successful event and should be the first step in your planning phase. Why do you need a budget? It’s simple; the budget is your overall financial map of all key components related to your event. Every aspect involved with your event should be itemized and listed with a dollar amount to give you a true picture of the event costs. After you have itemized all of your details, then comes the negotiating and mapping out how much time you have to meet this financial goal. You may realize your initial vision is estimating at $5,000 but on paper, $2,500 is more in line with your pocketbook.
If you have hired a professional Event Planner, one of the first questions they may ask is “What is your budget?” or “How much would you like to spend for the entire event?” Helping you stay within your budget is one of the key job functions of your event planner. In my opinion a budget is your road map and will help you get your creative juices flowing.
No event is too small to have a budget, from a baby shower to a large wedding, arm yourself with a budget first. After you create your initial budget, don’t be discouraged if you have to change it a couple of times before you have it perfected. This is a part of process and you will see how powerful having one really is.
Happy Planning!
January 16, 2015
Creating A Remarkable Event
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