Bonfires, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice and the delicious smells of fall are almost here!  The fall season brings back memories of bright orange pumpkins, caramel apples, and sitting by a warm fire.  Even though this year might look a little different, all these memories can be re-created by adding in a few options to make sure everyone stays safe this fall season. Sweet Treats: Delicious food is a yummy addition to events, but will require more plannin...

Elite Events has added tons of new inventory this 2020 season and wanted to showcase these items!  We have added in table linens, glassware, tables, chairs, inflatables, and games to add new fun and excitement to your next event!  In this blog, we wanted to put a spotlight on our new table linens and chairs. Tables linens are always a beautiful focal point at any event.  From weddings to corporate meetings, clean and crisp linens show off the attention to detail of an event.  This year, Elite Events added a HUGE variety to cater to all our cl...

At Elite Events, movie nights are one of our favorite event types to plan with our customers!  Whether you want to plan a drive-in style for a church or school or host a backyard style night at home, below are a few tips to help you plan the perfect evening! Choose a Location: If you want to host a drive-in style night, you should choose a place with a large parking area...

In the past several months there has been one thing on everyone’s mind – disinfecting against COVID-19! When it comes to “flattening the curve”, disinfecting is everyone’s first line of defense. When the pandemic started, our team at Elite Events got together to brainstorm while  events were postponed, cancelled, and/or rescheduled. As a company, cleaning has always been a top priority.  We use EPA-Registered disinfectants to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and...

Hello!  How are you all hanging in there during this time of “social-distancing”?  We know this is a hard time for everyone and we want to keep all of our customers up to date on what we have going on at Elite Events! We're here planning future events and reaching out to our clients to reschedule postponed events from COVID-19.  We know that everyone will be ready to get together with friends, family, and colleagues to celebrate s...

This month we decided to do something a little different and have fun with our equipment and entertainment types. We decided to brainstorm and try to come up with a piece of equipment we offer to fill in the entire 26 letters! We succeeded until we reached the bottom three letters! Check out our list we compiled! Airbrush Tattoos Balloon Artists Catering Dual Lane Slide Extreme Combo Challenge Foosb...

The school year is about to wrap up which means summer vacation is near! Sunshine, pool time, and longer days lead to more time to be outside! Why not cool off with one of our water inflatables? If you are new to inflatable water pieces, allow us to give you a few basic facts that will be required for the operation and safety of the water inflatable. For setup, we require that a water source be available within 50 feet of the placement of the piece. This water source will run continuously while the piece is inflated and operating. Our company will provide a water hose and connector to attac...

Entering into the Event Planning industry can be overwhelming, frustrating, and at times trying of one’s patience. However, with improvement in these three key areas, we believe the everyday tasks of interacting with customers, paying close attention,andkeeping track of details, will help increase your mindset in the field. First, you must have the ability...

Meeting new people Our company services a variety of organizations, businesses, schools, and churches. With this wide diversity of business, we encounter clients of all ranges. The opportunity to build positive working relationshipswith each client is extremely important to us. Understanding the needs and vision for their event is crucial as well. EES strives to exceed expectations. Every day is different Arriving to the office or to an event site is never the same. Some days are hectic, phones ringing non-stop, trucks being unloaded just to be reloaded again. The occasion...

In case you may have wondered how Elite Event Services came about. Read through the following facts to learn a little bit more about us! Elite Event Services opened their doors in 2011. Owners, Kyle and Rachel, started the business out of their garage, and then when the business started to grow, they moved into a small warehouse in Granite City, Illinois. We have since relocated to an even larger location in Edwardsville, IL. We are proud to be serving the community for eight years. The business started with 1 employee. Today we staff, 3 full-time and 25 part-time employees. In the ea...