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Event Logistics

What comes to mind when you think of event logistics?  If you answer was "stress" or "chaos", then you have come to the right blog!  At Elite Events we want to ensure that your event runs smoothly down to every single detail.  So, we have put together some important tips to make sure your event runs smoothly. Event Space First, you need to have the correct size event space.  Having the correct amount of space for your guests will help ensure even the smallest logistical detail will fit together.  Will the event be indoors or outdoors...

Posted in: 4th of July Events, Casino Fundraisers, Casino Nights, Church Events, College Events, Company Holiday Party, Company Party, Company Picnics, Corporate Events, Corporate Holiday Party, Event Catering, Holiday Party, Holiday Party Ideas , January 9, 2022

Why You Should Have Your Next Event Catered

Why You Should Have Your Next Event Catered A favorite party of every event is, you guessed it, the food!  With Elite Events, you can create an interactive, food-filled environment that will be done professionally and with the highest quality.  The event can be your corporate personnel gathering in celebration of achievements, a wedding you want to be personalized, or perhaps a fun-filled day with guests of all ages for any celebration. Event catering will impress your gues...

Posted in: Company Holiday Party, Company Party, Company Picnics, Event Catering, Family Events, Holiday Party, Uncategorized , February 13, 2021

Planning A Fall Wedding

Planning A Fall Wedding One of the biggest wedding inspiration websites is Pinterest.  If you type in “Fall Wedding”, your screen will be filled with beautiful wedding photos and gorgeous fall colors.  Rustic and Whimsical wedding themes are very popular wedding trends.  With many people moving their weddings to a private residence, these themes fit in perfectly.  Rich colors like Burgundy, Champagne, Emerald, Burnt Orange, and Wine are beautiful color options that compliment those themes.  Here are some fun and unique ideas to add to y...

Posted in: Elite Event Services, Event Catering, Event Planning, Event Planning Ideas, Party Rentals, Themed Events , October 8, 2020

Hosting A Safe Fall Event

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...

Posted in: Back to School Events, College Events, Community Events, Company Holiday Party, Event Catering, Event Planning, Event Planning Ideas, Outdoor Events, Snacks and Concessions, Themed Events , September 3, 2020

Drive-In Movie Night

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...

Posted in: 4th of July Events, Back to School Events, Church Events, Church VBS Events, College Events, Company Party, Company Picnics, Corporate Events, Event Catering, Family Events, Inflatable Movie Screens, Party Rentals, School Events, Snacks and Concessions , August 20, 2020

Cleaning, Safety, and “Social Distancing” with Elite Events

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...

Posted in: After Prom Entertainment, Back to School Events, Company Party, Company Picnics, Corporate Events, Employee Recognition, Event Catering, Party Event Planners, University Activities, Youth Events , March 30, 2020
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A to Z Equipment

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...

Posted in: About Elite Event, Children's Inflatables, Elite Event Services, Event Catering, Special Event Planner, University Activities, Water Fun, Youth Events , June 22, 2019
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Three Strengths Crucial for Event Planners

We are all human, we all make mistakes. We envy that person who seems to have it all together, ALL the time. How do they manage to look so put together after a day full of work, family duties, errands, and everyday life?! Upholding this type of demeanor takes practice, but is achieveable. Event planners are great examples of this type of behavior. Outlined below are three qualities we find to be the most beneifical in the event industry. Proactive First off, no day is ever the same! A phone call, an electrical issue, each could cause a mishap in a matter of minutes. An event cou...

Posted in: Event Catering, Event Coordinator, Event Management, Event Planning, Event Planning Ideas , February 16, 2018
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Special Event Catering

Guest Approved Special Event Catering - How do you please the masses? Gluten free, vegan, dairy free, vegetarian, peanut free. . .  It’s all Greek to you!  You’ve heard these terms before, but truly understanding the needs of your event guests can be overwhelming.  At some point when feeding large groups of people, you have to draw a line between reasonable accommodations and items you just can’t make happen.  It’s inevitable that some guests will have food limitations that you will need to accommodate with your special event ...

Posted in: Company Picnics, Corporate Events, Corporate Holiday Party, Event Catering, Event Coordinator, Event Planning, Holiday Party, Party Event Planners, Snacks and Concessions, Special Event Planner , March 7, 2017
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Carnival Snack Foods

Fun Foods Paradise – The BEST Carnival Snack Foods for your next event! Let's be honest: You don't go to the carnival for just the rides. You go to the carnival for great concession food, like funnel cakes, candy apples, corn dogs, ice cream, soft pretzels, lemonade shake-ups, and more. Why not bring all the fun and excitement of the carnival to your next special event?  Nothing completes an event like sweet and salty snack foods.  The wafting smell of popcorn, the sticky cotton candy, th...

Posted in: Church Events, Community Events, Company Picnics, Event Catering, Event Planning, Event Planning Ideas, Party Theme Ideas, School Carnival, Snacks and Concessions, Special Events, Summer Events, Youth Events , February 17, 2017

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