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Tips To Having An Amazing Party - Where To Start

written by: Michael Sage Schindler

When planning for a wedding we encounter every type of situation from our clients. Sometimes we get calls a year in advance and we have plenty of time to make elicit the clients wishes and make sure all the details are in sync with those wishes. Sometimes we get calls from a caterer or planner who has a client that has 3-4 weeks to their wedding. I personally had a year and a half to put together my own wedding and this gave us ample time to deal with any last minute details easily and effectively. No matter how much time you have to prepare for your wedding weeks, months or years, universally speaking, every bride and groom want the same thing: To have the finest day they can imagine, and hopefully better than that. So the first most important thing is where to start? How do you go about preparing the easiest and smartest way.

The #1 way to start is to decide what is it that would make your party fabulous? What is the most important elements to your party. We achieve this by envisioning what the greatest vision of your party will look like: All dancing? Laughing? Great food? Quiet time? Music? Lights? Wild free-for-all or posh dinner dance? Sophisticated class or uninhibited revelry? What does the room look like? Classy? Clubby? Regal? Casual? Serene? Pulsating? Special effects? Great social environment with lots of mingling? What happens during the party? Casual Dancing, followed by gourmet eating? Wild Dance Club - with sexy guests or just FUN with relatives?

As simple as it sounds identifying the ideal elements of your party is the best way to begin the route to your amazing party. Once you identify the elements it gives you, the site and a talented planner the keys to insure you are on your way to success. Once you have an idea of the elements, you prioritize them in order of importance. For instance a client may decide their party is all about the fun factor and not really care about the food per se. The food is secondary or tertiary to the party being non-stop fun. That's an important distinction to make, because for the caterer or restaurant, normally food is their priority. And food is important, certainly we all love a great meal, but it's your party and vendors should do their best to accommodate you.

We've encountered situations where the maitre' d demands stopping the party for a course even against the client's wishes. We like to make parties as seamless as possible, but obviously that makes for a pickle, when the caterer is demanding a stop to the music and the guests be seated when the client wants to keep going. That's why it is important to be clear about your desires in advance with everyone involved in your affair. It's your party. You have the right to your party your way. Often times when the client prioritizes their wishes, we will captain the party for them to head off these situations. All we need is a clear direction from the client and we will assure it happens. Be clear once you know the most important elements of your party and communicate them to your planner, caterer and entertainment. If you are not clear than have a planner get you clear by asking you the right questions. A good planner will be able to determine what's most important to you by asking you, getting your answers and checking in with you to make sure your desires haven't changed.

Once your elements are prioritized, everything comes into focus and becomes easily managed, plus you'll feel much better going forward because you'll know what it is you are going for and what it's supposed to look like when you show up. Also the vendors you have selected will be able to know exactly how to make your party great. So in the beginning sit down with your fiancee and begin to imagine, visualize and fantasize about the specific experiences you want to have and your clear vision will unfold. I promise you, you're journey will be much smoother and relaxed as you begin to put it all together.

About The Author: Michael Sage Schindler aka Michael Sage is the multi faceted producer; planner and master of ceremonies for his own entertainment company Lightning Shakes New York. Planning and working as an MC, dancer and event choreographer for 15 years in the major event venues all over NYC for such well-known people as Donald Trump, Joan Lunden, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, CEO of Westwood One Network Joel Hollander and NBC sports announcer Len Berman. He's one of the most preferred MCs at Trump Plaza, Harrahs, Showboat and Trump Marina in Atlantic City for special events. Michael has been invited to perform in Europe, the Caribbean, and Hawaii and all over the US as well. With LSNY, he has produced events for such companies as Wells Fargo, AIG, Brooklyn Museum, Merrill Lynch and Rado Switzerland.

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