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 have a contract to guarantee that they must show up and that they must bring the party rental equipment you have ordered? What is...

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 they’re having a good time.  Here are six party theme ideas fitting for adults and appropr...

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 activities, and whether it will be held in the afternoon or evening. An evening party is best suited outside the workplace at a convenien...

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 awesome to chill out in your house all day. There is a perfect solution for this conundrum.  You should rent an inflatable water slide for your next weekend ...

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 an old classic like 'The Wizard of Oz', movies appeal to audiences of all ages and are a nice way to bring people together and build support for your organization. ...

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 houses, combos and slides are desig...

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 your team to an understanding of how to increase productivity by working together. While there are a number of...

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 loves Fall Festivals and there are many different groups that like to pl...

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 on the customer's needs. We are committed to meeting and exceeding those needs and expectations every time. Who is behind Elite Event Service...

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 for your company picnic ...