Give Your Events a Professional Polish Without a Big Bill

Parties and events may be a daunting task. Making them look professinal may be a further struggle. Here are few points that will help you keep your events polished and professional without using a huge budget: 1) Send professional electronic invites - Evite is nice but places like and have what I have found to be the best formats to put together a great invite. Some of these sites are free and some have a minimal charge per invite. All sites are definitely cheaper than a mailed invite (although my grandmother would have said not nearly as nice if you can do it). 2) You can dress up common food items to make them a little fancier. For example, cut your pizza into small squares rather than slices. Other ways to make food look better is the how it is laid out and the serving pieces you use. While serving pieces may be expensive, it may be a good idea to invest in some nice pieces that you can use over and over again. Pretzels have never looked so attractive! 3) Offer a singular, "signature" drink - one drink keeps you from having to buy all kinds of mixers and different varieties to fit everyone's taste. Additionally, a signature drink (some fruity, non-alcoholic base drink in a punch bowl) mixed with a sparkling wine can make a great offering for both younger and older guests simple and not break your bank! 4) Create a play list to make the event feel professional - use spotify to get together your playlist together. Mood music can make the night. Make sure toe keep the volume at a level that does not overpower the conversations. 5) Get a server to help with the event. I know this may seem like it will break a bank but it will not. Generally, you can get a server for 4 hours for about $100. Additionally, you may be able to get free help at local universities who have hotel management programs - often those schools give students credit for doing events! The best part of this help is that you can enjoy your party and attend to other guest needs besides making sure their cup is full. Polished Party Perfection! Marty Thompson