You love the idea of parties - big and small. You are always invited to one shindig or another and you enjoy attending events as a guest. With each event, you drink up the details: the bold colours, the beautiful décor, the succulent appetizers, the exquisite ambience, the overall experience and you say to yourself “I wish I could put on an event that would showcase my style!”

However, the thought of throwing your own event tends to be very overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you begin? Do you make a list? What is your theme? Do the details have to hold a particular significance? There are just so many components that need to be thought of to make an event come alive.

But if you are a willing party (no pun intended) and have the desire to do the work, then all you need is a little bit of guidance to direct you on the right path. The planning process should be fun - it really shouldn’t cause anxiety and pressure to plan a bash. At the end of the day, a party is a celebration with good friends, good food and good fun! And if you are super stressed out leading to the big day, you will not be able to enjoy the festivities in your role as a host.

Here is where partnering with an Event Planner can help. A Planner can support you with defining your signature style and pulling elements of your style into your event. A consultation with your Planner could focus on the following: idea and theme generation; developing a small intimate guest list or a list for a much larger crowd; choosing your theme colours and tying it into the décor; will it be appetizers you will be doing yourself or a 3-course meal for a dinner party using a caterer; will you have signature cocktails?; do you want to emphasize your space with a flower wall; there are just so many details that need to be covered. Once you have an idea of your likes, wants, needs and budget, planning your special occasion with an Event Partner will be that much easier. Your Event Planner will help you start the process and give you the tools and resources to run with it and organize your own shindig.

Your Planner will empower you to develop a plan for your specific event – it will include making lists, keeping with timelines and schedules and managing your costs. And if you feel you need a more customized approach, such as more than just the initial guidance but help with the execution, your Event Planning Company can present you with package options to suit your needs.

Just remember:

• The planning process should be fun - it really shouldn’t be stressful to plan a bash
• To showcase your story, an Event Planner can support you with defining your signature style and interspersing it in the little details
• If you are only looking for that initial guidance, your Planner will support you with the tools and resources to “Run with It” and organize your own celebration
• You want your guests to leave with a memorable experience

At the end of the day what is a successful event you ask? Well the answer is the response and reaction from your guests. As a host, nothing is more gratifying than people telling you what a blast they had at your event. So let’s get this party started - connect with Hoopla Events at hooplaevents.ca for a consultation today to begin the planning process.