5 Popular Employee Gift Ideas Employees are one of the biggest contributors to a company’s success and employee gifts are a much needed item of recognition for hard work and dedication. Handing out unique, employee gifts at the office during the holidays, or during a company holiday party, is a great way to show appreciation and boost employee morale. At other times in the year, employee anniversary recognition and employee appreciation weeks are great times to

Party Rentals – How to select the RIGHT party rental vendor for your next event. Whether you choose Elite Event Services or another special event company for your next event, be sure to ask the right questions and get the right answers!  Not all party rental vendors are created equal and the behind the scenes items can make all the difference in choosing your next party rentals. Here are a few items to consider: Do they

6 Party Theme Ideas for Your Next Company Party For many corporations, company parties are an annual way to show employee appreciation and celebrate milestones. To keep employees excited about this event, keep it fresh. Don’t do the same thing as last year, and the year before that, choose theme parties.  Honestly, a party without a fun theme really isn’t a party at all.  It’s just a group of people being mandated to look like

How to Choose the Right Location for Your Company Holiday Party Holidays and the end of the year are near. Now is the time to get your employees together for a company holiday party. This allows everyone to appreciate and acknowledge company achievements, moving the organization forward, and let off some steam! There are many decisions to make when planning an office holiday party. When choosing a site, consider the size of your guest list, any

Water, Water EVERYWHERE! Water slides are the answer to the heat wave currently sweeping over the country.  Pretty intense triple digit temperatures, crazy heat indexes and muggy, humid air are all driving people to stay inside. The air conditioner is our best friend at the moment, but how are we supposed to have fun? The cool indoors is OK.  Summer is the time for all kinds of backyard parties and gatherings and it’s not too

Movie Nights: They are a SMASH Hit! Family movie nights provide a good opportunity to make an impression on all the attendees. If your group would like to build community, attract more attendees, and have some good old-fashioned fun, a movie night may be just the ticket. A trip to the movies is usually high on anyone’s list of activities for a fun night out. Whether you’re showing the latest animated flick from Pixar or

Inflatables for Toddlers – How do you entertain your smallest guests? It’s not easy throwing a company picnic or youth event with very young kids everywhere.  Due to the hazards that accompany many common outdoor activities such as swimming pools, swing sets and jungle gyms, eyes have to stay trained on them at all times. One way to ensure a safe, fun and good time is had by all is to rent inflatables for Toddlers.  These bounce

Team Building:  What’s all the bonding about anyways? Any business owner worth his salt will tell you that team building is one of the most important elements in any effective company. Making sure that all of your departments and employees are capable of working together effectively is crucial to the financial and overall success of your business model. Team building activities act as a way to improve communication within your company walls, strengthen efficiency and bring

Fall Festivals – Autumn Leaves are Calling Again! Leaves falling, crisp air, comical scarecrows, and harvested crops are just a few reminders that the Autumn season is here once again. Personally this is my FAVORITE season of the year for many reasons, but especially because it brings PERFECT event weather!! There are many themed events that occur from September to November, but the most popular has got to be the Fall Festivals. It seems that everyone

Elite Event Services is Ready to Serve You Hello and welcome to Elite Event Services – Edwardsville, IL. We are your premium event service provider. This expertise will be used to create a memorable experience that you and your guests won’t forget. Our event management team is dedicated to providing you the best service for all your special event needs in the area. Elite Event Services is a family-owned and operated business with our focus

Picnic Planning – What you need. Below are some simple points to consider in picnic planning. Do you really need a theme? Employee picnic ideas can range from the very simple to the blow-out extravaganza. It is nice to have a theme in mind to keep your basics inline and create an overall event design. Considering the theme and entertainment, this makes it easier to plan the food and activities. Choosing a different theme each year

Back to School Event – Welcome Back! Whether you call your Back to School Event a Festival, Picnic, Night Out, Welcome Week, Party, Carnival, or something completely unique to your school, it is a time of year that is exciting to celebrate! These youth events are great for all types of schools, universities, colleges, and even the town and religious organizations to participate in. It is an event that is perfect to boost student’s morale

Green Screen Digital Photos – Instant Memories! Green screen digital photos are a great addition to events like company picnics,  post proms and project graduations, school dances, church functions, casino nights and many more. Photos are an easy and fun way to get everybody involved. Even for those who don’t like to be photographed, they can be disguised! Our fully mobile photography studio and green screen can be set up anywhere, using your unique event site

Casino Fundraisers – Great Fundraising Idea for Your Non-Profit or Charity Organization Casino fundraisers, casino night charity events and charity poker tournaments are great ideas to raise money for your non-profit group or charity organization while entertaining your guests with exciting Las Vegas casino night fun. They are a great idea for PTOs, After Prom and Project Graduation Committees, Church and Religious Groups, Sports Teams, Non- Profit Organizations and Anyone else gathering funds for their group!

How do you find a location for your company picnic? The Company Picnic is a beloved tradition at many organizations. It is a great opportunity for team building and for employees to feel sense of pride for their company. A well planned company picnic with appropriate activities and accommodations can reinvigorate the staff for the coming year. There are general considerations that should be observed when planning for this exciting day. The Who, What, When,