Event Planning

Tips for Planning Portion Sizes

2008-10-29T15:12:00.001-04:00

Tips for Planning Portion Sizes When You as the Party Host Must be Your Own Caterer and Chef Whether hosting a small cocktail party for eight or an elaborate feast for 50, the host or hostess who cannot afford the luxury of hiring a professional caterer is immediately faced with three key questions: What should I serve? How much do I need to prepare? And how do I figure portion sizes? There

Event Insurance

2008-10-28T12:57:00.002-04:00

If you are hosting a party, wedding reception or any private function either at a rented venue or in you own home you should contact you insurance agent. You might want to consider purchasing event liability insurance. As party rental suppliers we are often asked about our liability insurance with the expectation that we will cover costs. Too many issues these days require special consideration.

Guide to Nuit Blanche 2008

2008-10-04T09:18:00.002-04:00

Your guide, complete with interactive map and top picks, for Toronto's Nuit Blanche this October 3, 2008. read more | digg story

Beer Beer and More Beer

2008-06-17T05:31:00.002-04:00

Recently the Labatt Brewery in Toronto closed and moved to London taking their free beer taps with them. You can rest easy though because Molson's up the street has come to the rescue. If you would like to have draft beer at your party or event it is possible to get the necessary equipment and advice at the Molson Brewery company store. The draft beer dispensers are available at the store.

On The Beach

2008-04-18T07:57:00.004-04:00

Here is a photo that must be shared.... Wedding ceremony on the beach with topless woman in the background One important rule in photography: Pay attention to the background. If you have any photos you would like to share, drop me a line.

Party Themes

2008-02-01T10:40:00.001-05:00

With the Superbowl just around the corner nobody needs to think themes but the word doesn't end as soon as the game is over. It is time to think of some creative themes to bring your next event alive.

Confetti Cannons, Lightsticks and More

2008-02-01T10:13:00.001-05:00

Party Decor, masks, confetti cannons, light sticks and lighted martini glasses. Everyday these items are asked for by individuals and event planners. If you do not know where to get them they are very difficult to source. All these items are available from Magic Light by internet order at reasonable prices. One of my favourites of course are the flashing drink glasses at only $3.45 each are a

Do It Yourself Wedding Favour Ideas

2008-01-23T07:15:00.003-05:00

Ideas for Do It Yourself Wedding Favors By Evan Felt There are a lot of brides are choosing to create homemade wedding party favors for an array of reasons. Some elect to make their own favors so that they can save money. There are other brides that pick the homemade party favor since it provides them a means to express their creativity and is more personal than

Wedding Planning

2007-04-16T20:34:00.000-04:00

As a rule when I am getting down to the nitty gritty of event planning I like to talk about table dressing or linen selections. Other folks have different ideas about wedding planning and at the very least it makes an interesting diversion. For wedding planners this is a must watch. After watching the above here is a sobering thought. How many people out there have phones or cameras? How many

Toronto Special Events Tent Rental Article

2006-12-07T07:09:00.000-05:00

TSEvents has published an article about renting tents. It covers some of the details about winter tent rentals that require consideration. TSEvents is an Event Planners magazine that usually focuses on restaurant and banquet hall venues. TSEvents.com -- Toronto Special Events

Event Planning 101

2006-11-13T16:49:00.000-05:00

Partners In Entertainment (P.I.E) will present their 1st series of Entrepreneurial Panel Discussions. The first discussion is titled "Event Planning 101" and will be held on Dec. 13, 2006 in NYC. P.I.E. comes to you with over 10 years experience doing Event Management and Consulting. P.I.E is in the process of recruiting individuals to participate on our panel discussion. Those individuals

Pumpkin Carving

2006-10-25T07:00:00.000-04:00

Just in time for Halloween help comes in the form of Jack-o-lantern carving templates. These are convenient carving templates that will make you look like a pumpkin artist. Just print the designs, stick them to the pumpkins and start carving.

Wedding Planning 2006 off to Hot Start

2006-01-10T08:47:00.000-05:00

It's only January 10, 2006 and wedding planning for this summer is hot, hot, hot! Here are a couple of links to wedding planning blogs to get you started. Brenda's Wedding Blog for Best Wedding Sites Brenda shares her choices of best wedding sites, blogs and some personal experiences. Luminations of a New Wife More personal blogging. flickr If you don't know about flickr yet, here is a

Re: [Event_Planning] The Right Food and Wine Make for a Memorable Reception

2005-04-15T15:19:00.000-04:00

Thanks Brian - can we post your article on our site for event planners? It's MeetingsCentral.com and I think our planners would like this article. Let me know if it's okay to use it (with credit, of course.) Julie Niehoff Co-Founder, MeetingsCentral.com MeetingsCentral.com is a free website for event and meeting planners that provides group hotel bookings online at hotels.com low rates

The Right Food and Wine Make for a Memorable Reception

2005-04-15T14:17:00.000-04:00

Wedding Photo The Right Food and Wine Make for a Memorable Reception(ARA) - Your reception will most likely be the most expensive part of your wedding, especially if you opt for a sit-down dinner and an open bar. But there are other alternatives. Here are some tips to help you get the most bang for your buck.An experienced caterer is your best resource as you plan your reception. If you

Seating Plans, Seating Arrangements

2005-04-07T11:48:00.000-04:00

One of the most frequent questions asked is some variation on seating arrangements. On our web site at ASAP Rental we have several: There is a similar one for most of our tent sizes. This layout can be improved by moving the dancefloor to the centre of the tent. These layouts may be downloaded and printed. Commercial software is available at Seating Arrangement - Wedding Planning Software <

Buffet Table Set-up

2004-12-08T06:43:00.000-05:00

Kraft Canada has an extensive web site at http://www.kraftcanada.com covering a wide variety of topics. There is a whole section on entertaining. Topics include Buffet table set up, menu planning, general tips and scaling recipes. There are also some interesting party ideas. Despite the busyness of the upcoming holiday season a visit to this web site is quite worthwhile for the budding event

Free Draft Beer Coolers

2004-12-07T18:24:00.000-05:00

Free draft beer cooler rentals just in time for the party season. Labatt's Breweries is offering the free rental of draft beer coolers with the purchase of 20 and 50 litre beer kegs. This offer is available at the brewery outlet store at 50 Resources Road in Etobicoke. (Toronto) There is a refundable deposit and some conditions apply.

Newsletter Correction

2004-12-05T23:10:00.000-05:00

Today's ASAP Rental Event Planning Newsletter included an e-mail address for free party plans. The autoresponder at that e-mail address is not working. Please use the following e-mail for the free plans. partysachs@prodigy.net?subject=Hollywood Party Plan You may subscribe to the newsletter for up to date information.

Top Secret Restaurant Recipes

2004-11-24T13:13:00.000-05:00

Closely guarded restaurant recipes are now available. The top secret recipes of famous chefs unveiled. The fascination with restaurant quality recipes has taken a surge in popularity recently with the emergence of "information leakage". Many famous chefs who have worked at five star quality restaurants have now unveiled many of the top secret restaurant recipes to the general public. The mouth

"PART" (Not a Pie, Not a Tart)

2004-11-10T01:06:00.000-05:00

First in a series of recipes previously published in 2000 in The Santa Cruz Guide. This is an easy to prepare dessert using seasonal pears. (PRWEB) November 5, 2004 -- Santa Cruz is a wonderful environment in which to live. There is fresh produce all year round, fresh sea air and a feeling of small town community including Farmer's Markets, roadside fruit stands and, best of all, neighbors

Favorite Drink Recipes to Toast the Season with Your Family and Guests

2004-11-09T23:54:00.000-05:00

Whether hosting an open house, family get-together, entertaining friends or planning a tree-trimming party, Patty Kinder of event company Bravo Productions provides a few of her family's favorite holiday beverage recipes that are sure to bring lots of compliments, as well as many refills. (PRWEB) November 6, 2004 -- The holidays represent a time to enjoy family, friends, food, good cheers --

Comfort Soup for the Fall

2004-11-06T09:27:00.000-05:00

Comfort Soup for the Fall Someone very dear to me (my hubby) suggested I share this wonderful soup recipe. Our 20 year old son was eating it faster than I could get it from the pot to storage containers. I promised him I would make a double batch next time - and, he said - "make a triple batch!" Some days are spent all day at this desk - so, for me to come back in the evening and type this

The Greatest Canadian.. Terry Fox

2004-11-06T07:31:00.000-05:00

The Greatest Canadian.. Terry Fox Well if you didn't see it on television last night you missed an astounding biography. Have no fear though , it will be repeated tonight and Saturday on CBC Newsworld. Visit the CBC Greatest Canadian website to see the schedule and standings. There are also some party ideas and special recipes for dip, Canadian bacon bites and a mocktail. This web site will

The Greatest Canadian.. Lester Pearson

2004-10-27T23:02:00.000-04:00

With CBC doing a top 100 list of great Canadians it is distressing to see who some of the votes are for in the top ten. It can only be a shortcoming of our educational system that some of the world's greatest people are not afforded the great stature they should command. I don't blame the Americans for claiming the telephone was invented by an American in Boston. They just don't know any