28 Jan 12 Pointers for Party Planning from a Tacoma Caterer
Tacoma, WA — (SBWIRE) — 01/23/2012 — Planning a party can be very stressful and a lot of work, according to John Fraizer of Anglea’s Catering in Tacoma. Anglea’s Catering and Mr. Fraizer have been involved with Tacoma catering for many many years. many of his clients have tried to plan their own wedding reception or corporate picnic, only to find themselves overwhelmed and over budget. Mr. Fraizer has several tips for those who want to plan their own get-together or celebration.When deciding how to plan for drinks, Mr. Fraizer urges people to evaluate the number of adults that will be attending the party or reception, and their preferred drinking habits. for instance, do they enjoy keg parties, or a bottle of vintage wine? Maybe this will be the cocktail crowd. Their drinking tastes, as well as the type of party you are planning, will determine the kind of drinks you offer. Mr. Fraizer suggests that if you are going to act as your own bartender, that you limit the variety of drinks, which will make your job as the host much easier. If you are hiring a bartender for the evening, you can choose a full bar. If there will be a lot of children at the party, make sure the bar is fully stocked with juices and colas, as well as bottles of water. If you are entertaining a young college crowd, make sure there is plenty of beer available. it will also help you to have a signature drink for your party. this will help manage your budget, and build a theme, as well. ESTIMATED SERVING GUIDELINESAccording to the figures that Mr. Fraizer of Anglea’s Catering uses, you can plan on each guest consuming 2 drinks in the first hour of your party. after that, it will slow down to about 1 drink per hour. for instance, a glass of wine and a glass of water will count as the 2 drinks during the first hour. The serving sizes vary, but ½ bottle of wine per attendee at a 2 hour party should be plenty. You’ll need more bottles of white than red, though, since that suits most peoples’ preferences. Beer drinkers will usually want 2 beers in the first hour, then 1 per hour afterward. If champagne is on your list, remember that one bottle will yield 6 servings. If you’re only using champagne as a toast, it won’t take as much as if you plan to use it for cocktails before your meal. Spirits, mixers, and liqueurs will yield about 16 servings. by doing the math, you can easily estimate the amount of alcoholic beverages and juices you’ll need for your party. Mr. Fraizer also urges you to plan early for each guest to use a separate glass for each change in beverages. The wine glass charms that help identify a guest’s glass are great for sit-down dinners, but at mingle events, the wine glasses tend to get lost. You’ll need to decide if you want to wash dishes or use disposable glasses. Tacoma catering can be a challenge but with these tips you will be a pro in no time!Anglea’s Catering has been serving the Tacoma area for over 20 years. for catering service for your wedding, birthday party, corporate picnic, an upcoming funeral, or any private party, contact John Fraizer at (253) 531-9330 or at
03 Jan 12 Tips For Your Next Night Club Event
Throwing a bash at the local hotspot can be a lot of work, but the event can be a great time for all if you take care of proper planning. some basic steps of proper planning include:
•Reserving the Club – Reserving a portion of the club or the entire venue takes coordination with the club owner or manager as well as negotiating on terms and price. Be sure to have a contract in place that clearly details the agreement.
•find Entertainment – You may want to have a DJ, live band, comedian, etc. make sure you get references from the entertainer. Once again you should have a contract with the provider in place.
•Private Bartender – It’s not unusual for a private bartender to be brought in to mix specialty cocktails throughout the event.
•Food/Snacks – a few munchies are usually a welcome sight at any event.
Now that the basics are in place, it’s important to think about how you are going to promote the event. Putting together a club flyer is a must. Club flyers can be handed out to patrons of the venue for a few weeks prior to the event. This will help build buzz about the event and give individuals time to make plans and spread the word. Flyers can also be distributed to other nearby businesses. Assuming the business isn’t a direct competitor, many are happy to have a stack of flyers for their customers. You will often find success by asking local salons, tattoo shops, music stores, and coffee shops to leave out your flyers for their customers. Flyers can also be distributed on parked cars in your parking lot, leaving a flyer under the windshield wiper is sure to get noticed.
A talented graphic designer can help put together a flyer that will grab attention and bring in a crowd. You can use an offset printing company to print your club flyers. It is an easy and affordable process. You can order a flyer online and receive it as soon as the next day, leaving you plenty of time to distribute the information on your event.
23 Nov 11 Wedding DJ Or Live Band for Your Wedding Reception
Two weeks ago at a hotel on Western Ave, I talked with a cool bartender who had been serving drinks there at weddings for almost twenty years. He said he remembered a time when everyone booked bands and has since seen the trend switched to the selection of the right DJ for the majority of reception entertainment. There are still great bands out there and sometimes they really make the wedding special. but we wondered, What caused the switch of most brides & grooms these days, over to DJs?
I think it goes without arguing that the music chosen can make or break any traditional or non-traditional wedding celebration. the food can be really awesome or totally suck, but it only lasts as long as it takes to eat it. your musical entertainment is the heart and soul of the party and consumes 75 percent or more of the overall spotlight. the music selection and the dancing that this ensues it ultimately what will send your guests home with a smile or a frown. People remember a good meal, but people never forget a good time.
When people plan a wedding today, they have to really decide if you want a live band or a DJ. it is all personal taste. while both options are the main source of entertainment for a wedding reception, they both offer different things.
The main advantage of hiring a band is to create an impressive visual impression. a good band can really create a great deal of entertainment, as the guests can enjoy the music as well as watch different musicians interact and put on a show.
On the flip-side, while a band can bring tons of cool atmosphere to your party, it is safe to say that any band booked will lack the diversity of music that a decent professional DJ brings to the table. Simple enough, a good DJ can download a song before the reception to expand his collection in seconds, while a band has to practice for days to learn how to play a new track out successfully. the learning curve in music is not always an easy one, and bands usually charge when you request a song that is not part of their set.
In the age old debate of Band vs. DJ, there are a number of other important pro’s and cons for both to consider. Which type of entertainment you choose suits your budget personal taste, guest demographics, space allowances, and your dancing ability to bring forth the very best in killer dance moves. keep an open mind, and consider the following issues:
The music you select sets the tone. if you want a fast fun party with lots of dancing you will want a DJ or band that regularly accommodates this need.
Variety is the Spice of Life
Have you ever told someone I like all kinds of music when someone has asked your favorite genre? whether you choose a live band or DJ, be sure they can play slow and fast, and old and new songs. if you want to involve everyone in the celebratory mix, then changing things up is the way to go. if you decide to book a band, it is important to make sure they are not only good at one genre or type of sound. You want to try and keep everyone happy.
In the price war, the DJ almost always wins. while prices vary depending on the band, no matter how you look at it bands will generally be more expensive than a DJ, since there are more people to pay. while there are exceptions to this rule, such as celebrity DJ’s, and bands trying to get their name out there, for the most part, the DJ will be cheaper.
If your heart was set on an 12-piece jazz band, you really need to check with your reception hall, as the site may have restrictions on the space needed to accommodate such a request. There is also the consideration of electrical power supply needed and noise limitations, so make sure you stay in contact with your event planner at the hall so that you are not planning something that needs special accommodations that cannot be met.
Do your Homework
Finally, no matter which way you go, you really need to do your homework. it is best research reviews or to actually go and see a DJ or band, live and in action before you sign a contract, or give a commitment. Completing your homework will give you an idea of how they work the crowd and read the crowd. Ask for referrals from the last few weddings the band or DJ played. consider your first-dance song a test. if the band doesn’t know it and is unwilling to learn it, or the DJ doesn’t own it and is unwilling to get it, move on
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