Enjoy your Simcha... And leave the work to someone else. When was the last time you enjoyed your own party? Were you worn out from being the hostess, decorator, bartender, short order cook, florist and busboy? Or did you just find yourself spending hours and hours schlepping around and arranging for all these services? How can you enjoy your own Wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Simcha? The answer is not working harder, but working smarter. San Diego's Hosts and Hostesses in the know, use event planning services and enjoy their events instead of working them. Event planning services may seem like a luxury, but they pay off by saving time, money and tsoris. When a host or hostess plans an event at a hotel that begins at 7:00 P.M., he or she doesn't arrive at 7:00 P.M.. They must be there several hours in advance to place centerpieces, arrange tables, organize venders, alphabetize the place cards etc. An event planning service such as Mitzvah Event Productions will do all this drudgery so you can be in Shul with family, at the beauty parlor, or just relax instead of scurrying around before the party starts. The following are the top ten ways one can benefit from using an event planner.
1. Event planning services maintain relationships with venders and can often negotiate discounts on your behalf. For example, Mitzvah Event Productions secures kippot directly from a New York manufacturer avoiding surcharges often added. by local venders.
2. Cultural Affinity. There are many cultural requirements involved with planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Jewish Wedding. Working with a Jewish Event Planner who is familiar with the rituals of each movement can answer the many questions that arise, and make your party more "'Hamishe". Did you know that most Grooms, step on a lightbulb rather than a glass for a louder "pop"!
3. An Event Planner with site knowledge can assist with venue selection and menus. This can ultimately save time and optimize your budget. Did you know that some venues will allow you to bring your own wine and charge a corkage fee, which may be less money than the house wine the hotel offers?
4. Your time is money. Every event is made up of multiple services coming together at one time. With an Event Planning Service, the client has only one hand to shake, and a single point of contact, so all services are orchestrated properly.
5. Scope and Scale. Event Planning Services can expand or contract to meet the client's needs. Whether you simply want a few good ideas, or require someone to attend the tasting for you, Event Planners can do as much., or as little you need to make the party a success for both the Hosts and the guests.
6. Crisis Control. Beneath the surface of every perfect party is something waiting to go wrong. From caterers who refuse to slice and serve the Challah, to a hotel air conditioner failing, an Event Planner can be your pressure valve on the spot; a troubleshooter you can turn to during the party while you attend. to your guests.
7. We don't throw parties the way we did 20 years ago. Who would think of using live tropical birds at a Bar Mitzvah, or floating an ice sculpture in the pool? Event Planning Services stay current on today's trends and make these trends a part of your signature touch.
8. Creative Design Consulting. The best events are rarely the effort of only one person. Use an Event Planner as a sounding board, and turn those good ideas into great ideas!
9. Knowledge of dietary regulations. An Event Planner can address the issues of Kashrut, or simply assist the caterer with a guest's special dietary needs.
10. Details! Details! Details! The best events are marked by their attention to detail. Chocolate place cards can be a tasty novelty, and a much needed detail to guide your guests to their table. An Event Planner can address all the small details and, ensure that they will make your party memorable.
The next time you have a Simcha for a small gathering or a giant crowd, work smarter not harder and bring an Event Planner into your game plan. You will find that everything is easier, more organized, and more creative. You can relax and be a guest at your own party.
Lydia Krasner is founder and CEO of Mitzvah Event Productions. She has been planning fantastic events in San Diego for 8 years and can be reached at (619) 464 1048.
