Category: Event Planning

How to Choose a Party Theme When choosing a party theme, brainstorming sessions can pivot into many different directions. To avoid going down the rabbit hole, try these four factors to help narrow down the options. First, what type of event is the party for? Will this event be for corporate, non-profit, or personal? When it comes to a work event, heavily consider the atmosphere and guests who will be attendance. Take into account if you should host thi...

Fun Event Content to Drive Traffic on Social Media If you are planning a large social gathering with Elite Events, you want people aware it is happening. Social media is an integral part of your event planning strategy to promote your event and ensure as many as possible hear about the celebration. Social media is a powerful tool to use as part of your event planning.  We have put together some creative ways to use it and increase the awareness of your event. ...

Corporate Holiday Parties Even though it’s November, it is never too early to plan your corporate holiday party!  At Elite Events, we have everything you need to plan a perfect holiday party.  From Casino Parties to photo booths to pub games – we have you covered!  Check out the information below as we give you some ideas to as you begin to plan that perfect holiday party! Casino Parties Your guests will come alive with the...

The holidays are such a magical time of year! With 2020 coming to a close, Elite Events wants to help you plan the most memorable event of the year. From Santa to Snow Globes - we have everything you need for your event!  This blog will feature three elements that are a MUST for your 2020 holiday event.  In other words, you will want to keep reading to find out... Snow Globes First, our Giant Snow...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Planning an event can be stressful, but there are several ways to decrease the stress. Preferred vendors are just one way to decrease the stress of planning a variety of events. Vendors on this list are typically reliable and trustworthy in the eyes of the company – they also tend to offer a discounted price in trade for the relationship that they establish. These lists are important for various reasons, but below are three reasons. Makes Planning Easier Typically in an event planning business, your customers are going to want their event catered to them and their needs. You a...

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...