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High Heels - Murder On The Dance Floor
Everyone loves to dress up when going to a party especially the ladies as this is part of the enjoyment of going out, but could your dress code be killing your party before it's even started?
I'm sure any woman will tell you that dancing in high heels for long periods of time really is murder on the dance floor.
If you are at a low key event taking off your shoes to dance may be an option but for the majority of events this option is not always possible. Whether it be the event is very formal or the venue doesn't allow it for OHS reasons, you may need to keep your high heel shoes on which may restrict your dancing.
If you are throwing a party and having your guests dancing is very important to you it might be a good idea to create a dress code that allows for lots of dancing meaning your guests can wear comfy shoes.
Being a DJ for the last 25 years I can tell you that although the guests may love the music you are playing a lot of women wearing high heels will restrict how many people dance and the energy coming from the dance floor. To me as a DJ the more energy coming from the dance floor the better the party is and this is always very hard if the guests aren't wearing comfortable shoes.
This is not to say your guests won't dance at all but it will restrict how long they dance and what type of movements they will do. If dancing is really important to you and you really want good party energy a dress up theme or more of a casual dress code may be a better option.
You could also tell your guests to bring their runners to put on later in the night when the party gets going.
Could Planning a NYE Wedding Be A Costly Mistake?
Many couples every year get married on new years eve as for many people NYE is a special night.
The problem is many couples don't always take into consideration the extra costs that may come with choosing December 31st as your big day.
As most people know weddings are expensive at the best of times without adding the extra costs that may come with choosing NYE.
You may also find it a lot harder to organise a wedding on NYE as not all suppliers and venue may be operating at this time. Some of extra costs that you may need to consider could be some of the following.
Venues - Typically the venue will have extra labour costs for staff for this date so they will most likely pass these on to you. Your guests may also have issues getting to your venue if it is located in the CBD of your state as quite often the CBD is closed off for other NYE celebrations.
Accommodation - If accommodation is required for you or your guests this will definitely be at a premium.
Wedding Suppliers - Any wedding suppliers that you choose to use on this date may charge you extra surcharges as it is a busy date and may have extra staffing costs.
Babysitting Costs - Although the happy couple most likely wont have this problem its more than likely some of your guests will. Trying to find babysitters at all on NYE could be hard and expensive for your guests. This may mean that your guests choose not to come if it gets too expensive for them or too hard to organise.
Taxi Costs - Taxi costs are always at a high for late night functions especially on NYE. Getting a taxi at all may be hard on NYE. Some of your guests may choose to drive because of this extra expense which may mean people don't want to party as much as they are not drinking.
Your Wedding Anniversary always clashes with something else - Along with the extra costs involved with a NYE wedding there is also the fact that your anniversaries may not seem as special in years to come. It will mean that the uniqueness of your wedding date is over shadowed by the fact that its NYE.
Choosing a different time of the year for your wedding or even a date a few days before or after NYE may save you a lot of money and make it easier for your guests to attend.
The money saved may mean you can spend it on those extra decorations or the better venue you always wanted.
Melbourne Zoo Events
Truly unique event spaces amongst the wildlife at Melbourne Zoo.
An event space like no other – Melbourne Zoo’s exclusive event spaces can bring a whole new experience to your event or wedding. Manicured gardens and the unique sounds of the surrounding wildlife provides your guests with a truly unique experience.
Melbourne Zoo has indoor & outdoor event spaces and has professional chefs that can tailor the menu to suit any budget and taste. To top it all off they support local producers and suppliers when possible and prepare all their food fresh on site for each event.
Venue Website: http://www.melbournezooevents.com.au/
Venue Address: Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue, Parkville 3052
Phone Number: 03 9285 9240
Kerry & Ken's Wedding
A perfect spring day wedding by the bay. Kerry & Ken’s Wedding was held at The Baths Middle Brighton.
A Stunning Wedding Location
The private dining room was transformed into an intimate ceremony space for Kerry & Ken’s Wedding. The space perfectly suited the Black & White setting the bride and groom were after.
White Draping, White Plinths & White Carpet were contrasted by the Black Tiffany Chairs. It was all finished by amazing florals by Foxy Evergreen. The Black & White setting was perfect to not take away from the picturesque views of the day.
The theme followed into the formal dining area where guests were treated to a magical night, celebrating while the sun set over the bay.
“Thank you so much Emma and team for making my dreams a reality. Everything was perfect and thanks for introducing me to Nat at Foxy Evergreen, the partnership of your work made my dreams come true. Thank you! “
KERRY JENNINGS – BRIDE
BEHIND THE SCENES
Access to the venue was simple. Our only obstacle was a flight of stairs but otherwise, it was a very simple bump-in and setup.
The complete setup of the ceremony area took just under 2 hours – including floral arrangements.
Want Feel Good Events to plan and decorate your wedding? Get in contact with our expert event planners.
Spooky Kids Halloween Party Ideas
Content created by Julia Hammond and published on www.mydeal.com.au.
Halloween is almost upon us for another year and we think it’s high time Australia started getting in on the celebrations.
There’s plenty of scary fun to be had from movies to games and more. We share some Halloween Party Ideas that the kids will love!
Plan some spooky activities
Feel Good Events Partyologist, Marcus Prentice has an interesting game idea that’s great for kids and easy for parents to set up.
“One great party game kids can play that always creates some fun is creating a Halloween feel box. What you need is either a cardboard box or old suitcase that you can decorate on the outside to suit the theme. You then need to create just enough room for kids to then put their hand in to feel what is inside.
To make this game fun you want to put inside Halloween related props like fake eyeballs, bones, and fingers with different textures and sizes so the kids then need to guess what is inside.
The more imagination you put into what is inside the box the more exciting the game will be. You can then give prizes if you wish to the kids that guess the right items. This game always gets a laugh and is very exciting.”
Wait until the sun goes down and bring back your own childhood memories by sharing ghost stories with your kids. A MyDeal play tent is the perfect way to create a spooky kid-friendly atmosphere for telling ghost stories by torchlight.
Decorate in scary style
Lel from Party Kit Company believes “this Halloween, it’s about fusing the current trend toward bright and colourful, with fun, almost cartoonish, characters and decorations. Rather than dark and gloomy, spooky celebrations are about bright orange, purple and gold; think banners that say ‘BOO!’ or shimmering gold pumpkins. It’s less scary and more playful!”
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Keeping in the fun, bright decorative spirit do up the kids cubby in sparkly Halloween style and create a mini haunted house. You could decorate with fake spider webs, pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, black cat toys and balloons. Or embrace a classic creepy kids tale and role-play Hansel and Gretel with a gingerbread house theme and a scary witch behind the door.
Have a PG movie night
Scary movies are the best part of Halloween and make an easy low-key activity for the busy parents out there. Try out one of these great films for just the right balance of scare-factor and kids fun:
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Hocus Pocus
• Casper
• Dear Dracula
• The Haunted Mansion
• Monster House
• Hotel Transylvania
Start some new holiday traditions this year and make Halloween something to look forward to every October.
Create Some Excitement Before The Party Starts
A great way to make sure people show up to your party or event is to create some excitement before the party date arrives.
Give your guests lots of reasons to come to your party, not just because you invited them.
Make your party sound exciting on the invitation so that it sounds like a party not to be missed.
The more effort and excitement you create around your event the better the success with guest numbers. Make your party sound different and not the usual type of party that most people expect. The more interesting and exciting you make your party sound the more people that will want to come.
The important thing to remember though is you need to deliver on what you promise. Your guests will still leave early if you have talked it up and then they arrive and have to stand around in the cold. Be realistic, is inviting 100 people to your house to stand in your back garden in the cold really going to create the party of the year.
Rule of thumb for party invitations is that you will only get approx. 50% to 60% of your guests showing up. This may be more but they may come and go so you won't typically have all your guests there all at once. If you are inviting guests to your wedding this may be a different ratio and closer to 80 to 90%. Don't take this lack of people showing up personally as with people being so busy these days there is always a guarantee something else will clash with your event.
A good tip is to give your guests as much notice as possible to make sure you get in first and avoid planning events on long weekends or Sundays as these dates always affect numbers.
Create an invitation that has excitement and mystery and not just the generic date, time and place and you will be heading in the right direction to creating an awesome party.
Set The Right Mood From The Beginning
It is very important to create the right mood as your guests arrive at the party.
Room mood lighting can make such a difference to any event if done right and doesn’t need to cost a lot of money.
Simple wall up lighting done with led par cans or LED wall washers will add colour very easily and really makes your guests feel comfortable. With LED lighting being so versatile these days you can select any colour you want to suit your style. As most lighting is LED it will use very low power consumption which means you don't need to stress about power when plugging in your lighting.
Mood lighting is a must for any event and can be easily done yourself if you are looking to save money. Any party that has just normal in house lighting on when your guests arrive instantly show’s that its going to be a dull party and the host hasn't gone to much effort.
You can also use mood lighting to enhance features of your venue or décor you have installed. Using lighting to highlight a cake table or photo backdrop will always work well
Set the mood from the beginning and you will be on the right track to creating an awesome event.
Keep Your Party Moving
How to keep your party moving and the energy high!
When it comes to throwing a party, the energy in the room can make or break the event. The more energy your party has, the more memorable it will be. Unfortunately, it’s quite common that the older your guests are at your party, the lower the energy will be, and vice versa. But fear not, with the right party format, decorating, and entertainment, you can create a high-energy atmosphere that will leave your guests buzzing for weeks to come!
If you think back to your own experiences at school discos, formals, and uni balls, they all had one thing in common: party energy! The dance floor was packed and the room was buzzing. This is because the more your guests are moving, the better the energy is!
But what exactly is good party energy, and how do you create it?
Good Party Energy is the atmosphere that your guests create from the stimulation provided at your party. The big secret is that the more you stimulate your guests’ five senses, the better the party energy will be. To help you create a high-energy atmosphere at your party, here are some factors to consider:
Choose a Small Venue
The size of your venue can have a huge impact on the energy levels of your party. If your venue is too large, your guests might feel spread out and disconnected from one another. By choosing a smaller venue, you can ensure that your guests stay close together and interact with each other. Read more about factors to consider when choosing a venue here.
Choose Great Entertainment
The entertainment you choose can also make a big difference in the energy level of your party. From the right music choice to dancers and other entertainment suitable for your event style, make sure that you choose entertainment that will get your guests up and moving. For example, you could hire a live band or DJ who can play the music that will appeal to your guests and get them dancing. Check out more entertainment options here.
Provide Activities
To keep your guests engaged and energised, provide things for them to do such as dancing, party games, photobooths, and other interactive activities. Depending on the theme of your party, you could also consider having a costume contest, a karaoke competition, or more. These activities will also help to break the ice and get your guests interacting with each other.
Use Minimal Seating
If your party isn’t a sit-down dinner, don’t have chairs for every guest. This will encourage your guests to stand up, move around, interact with each other, and get on the dance floor! You could have a few scattered chairs and tables, but make sure they are not the main focus of the party. Instead, focus on creating a space that encourages socialising and dancing!
Have a Dedicated Dance Floor Area
If you want your guests to be up and dancing at your party, you need to give them somewhere to do so! Not only will a dance floor give your guests a place to get up and bust a move, but it will create a great focal point for your party. For more info on dance floors, check out our ultimate guide to dance floor hire.
Invite Fun and Energetic Guests
If you want to throw a wild party, you need to invite wild guests! Your guests play a big role in the energy level of your party, so be sure to invite people who are fun, outgoing, and ready to be the life of the party. This doesn’t mean you can’t invite your friends who are introverts, just be sure to have a good mix of people!
Keep the Food Light
While it’s important to provide food at your party, don’t overload your guests with heavy or overly filling dishes. Keeping the food light can make a big difference to the energy level. Consider serving bite-sized finger food or snacks that guests can eat while socialising and dancing. You could also have a dessert bar or a candy buffet to satisfy guests’ sweet tooth.
Make Your Party Cocktail-Style
Rather than a sit-down dinner, consider hosting a cocktail-style party. This will get your guests mingling, dancing, and interacting with each other throughout the night!
Visual Stimulation
Lighting and decor can have a big impact on the energy level of your party. Use bright colours, interesting patterns, and unique lighting effects to create a visually stimulating atmosphere for your guests. You can also use a mixture of party lighting and mood lighting to create the perfect party atmosphere. For decorating, consider adding some fun and stimulating displays that will get your guests talking!
Pay Attention to the Flow of the Party
The overall flow of your party is crucial to keeping the energy levels high. A sudden lull in the action can quickly bring down the energy of your event, so plan to avoid this. You can do this by scheduling the party sot hat there is always something going on. For example, having several types of entertainment and performances throughout the night will keep the momentum going and the energy levels up.
Keep Your Own Energy High
Don’t underestimate the power of your own energy and attitude! As the host, your energy level can set the tone for the entire party. Make sure to greet each guest with positivity and encourage them to have fun and let their hair down! When your guests see you having a great time, they will be more likely to do the same.
By considering these factors, you can create a party with lots of energy that your guests will remember for months, even years to come! Remember, the key is to stimulate your guests’ five senses, keep them engaged and moving, and create a positive atmosphere. With the right layout, decorating, and entertainment, you can create a high-energy atmosphere that will leave your guests talking about your party long after it’s over.
The Role Of A Wedding Stylist
Wedding Stylists or Wedding Wedding Decorator...what's the difference? We let you know below.
The wedding stylist is the interior decorator for your big day. They will use all the items chosen for the day and use them to enhance your wedding ceremony and reception spaces.
The wedding stylist will work in closely with the couples brief to make sure that it matches the design and achieves the look and style they were going for. The wedding stylist will work along side the wedding designer. They are the hands on people on the day of your wedding.
The stylists attention to detail is what is most important in making sure your wedding looks as it should be on the big day. A good wedding stylist can make sure that the images you have found on Pinterest and Instagram for your inspiration come to life. A lot of people may think they can style the wedding themselves but a good stylist is definitely worth their weight in gold and can save you from added stress at your wedding.
Do you really want to be setting up your wedding on your wedding day or would you prefer to be getting dressed and having fun with your bridesmaid's?
Again there is a lot of confusion around weddings stylist, wedding designers and wedding planners and which one do you need. Depending on the size of your wedding and your budget you may need all of these or again if you find the right person they may be able to do parts of all these roles.
Getting the right help for your wedding could save time and money and make sure that your wedding really is enjoyable and not one big hassle.
What Does A Wedding Decorator Do
What's the difference between a Wedding Decorator and a Wedding Designer? We answer the question here.
Put very simply the Wedding Decorator or hire company is the supplier of lighting, furniture, décor, marquees and any other equipment required for the ceremony or reception. In some cases depending on where you are in your planning you may be able to just use the decorator and do the design and styling on the day yourself. A lot of this will depend on your budget and how much work you want to do yourself.
Using a professional decorator for your wedding could save you lots of time and money. This is because they will be able to give you styling advice and wedding design advice without hiring these services separately and without charging for them.
In some cases you may be able to get all your hire needs from one company or you may need to use a few suppliers. In most cases if you can get most of your hire items from one supplier they will probably be able to suggest other suppliers for the rest of your needs which will also save you time.
Make sure you go with a professional wedding hire company. It may save you money going with a cheaper option but it may cause added stress for you on the day if they don't deliver on time or the equipment is of poor quality.
Want the team at Feel Good Events to help you plan and decorate your wedding? Get in contact with our expert wedding planners today!
What Does A Wedding Planner Do
We have a lot of couples ask - What does a wedding planner do? And do I really need one? We answer those questions here.
When you hire a wedding planner they will source and book all elements of your wedding. This includes everything from the ceremony to the reception on your behalf. They can manage all elements of your wedding from start to finish. Alternatively, depending on your budget, they can just organise certain elements
A wedding planner can look after things like the celebrant or priest, hair and makeup, photographer, reception venue, transport, entertainers, decorators, stationary, and much, much more.
Your wedding planner will manage the budget and also organise the running sheet for the day. They will be there on the day to coordinate all suppliers and make sure they show up and will work closely with the wedding designer, wedding stylist, and wedding decorator if they have been employed.
Some of the roles of a wedding planner are very similar to a wedding designer so you may not need both if you find the right person.
If you truly want a stress-free wedding a wedding planner is a must. Feel Good Events can help you plan the wedding of your dreams. Get in contact with our expert wedding planners!
Why You Need A Wedding Designer
Your wedding designer is the visionary who will work with you, the couple, very closely to make sure that your vision and personality are integrated into the design of your wedding.
The wedding designer is important for so many reasons.
A wedding designer's main responsibility is to come up with a design that not only takes in the couple's style but also considers how the event space will work and what the guests will experience from the start to finish.
The designer is also in charge of the production of everything on the day & the sourcing of all items required for hire to bring the design to life. The designer should also be there on the day to make sure that everything comes together as planned.
It is important to not only make the wedding look beautiful but also take into account how the room will work in creating a great party atmosphere if this is what you want your wedding to be. Design is very important in creating flow and keeping guests together so that it creates great party energy as your wedding should be one big party.
If you don't have a great vision for your wedding space or you want to create something unique then you will need a wedding designer to help you.
Want help planning your wedding? Our expert wedding planners can help! Get in contact.
Party Game - Who's My Match
A fun adult party game to play when guests arrive at a party
WHO’S MY MATCH? – Write or print the names of famous celebrity couples on sticky labels – one name per label and mix the labels up so that they are no longer couples. Stick a label with a name on each guest’s back as guests arrive. Guests must ask other guests yes or no questions to find out what the label on their own back says (who they are) and find their match among the crowd. Tell your guests: ONLY yes or no questions and answers! You may only ask a person one question, then move on to the next guest. This game is great if you want a crowd to mingle, once everyone knows who they are and have found their match, they must impersonate that couple for a fun photo!
How To Throw An Awesome Kids Party
Content created by Julia Hammond and published on www.mydeal.com.au.
There are so many fun ways to celebrate a birthday with your child and create special memories.
You’ve got the usual suspects down; spoiling them with new toys and surprising them with a jumping castle.
But you can’t roll out the same tricks every year. So here are a few ways to throw the ultimate kids' party you may not have heard of before.
Stimulate Their Senses
Kids are naturally touchy-feely and they love any opportunity to get hands-on. Marcus Prentice from Feel Good Events says a great party is one that uses all 5 senses:
“To throw an awesome kids' party and take it to the next level is all about overindulgence, stimulating the kids' five senses in as many ways possible, and making sure there is plenty of things for the kids to do.
• Smell - Food smells, scented candles, or even the smell of a smoke machine
• Taste - Lots of kid-friendly yummy food and drinks will tick this box
• Sound - The right party tunes will definitely create atmosphere
• Sight - Party lighting and party décor will play probably the biggest factor in helping create a great party
• Touch - Thinking outside of the box for this one will make the party unique. We have done quite a few kids' parties where we've had live reptiles. The kids can hold and touch them and it's always a big winner!
Indulge their curiosity
The most memorable adventures your kids will have are the ones that get them thinking. Create a mystery at the party and send them on a scavenger hunt to figure it out. Maya Kiusalaas from My Monday Love had this idea:
“Stick objects (toys, keys, an apple) in jars filled with different contents (slime, spaghetti, frozen peas, oats - anything that feels funny). Have the kids cover their eyes or go in a dark room and guess the objects in the jars by sticking their hands in them and feeling the objects out. Creepy and makes them think. It works best if you build up a story around it; The theme of the party can be "Magic forest" and when you arrive you will be told that something terrible has happened; something important has disappeared and the kids [have] to figure out what it is and how to get it back!”
Make It Fun For Parents Too
While the kids enjoy seeing their friends every week at all the birthday parties they’ve been invited to, the chaperone experience can get a bit tiresome for the parents. Choose an activity that includes the adults and you’ll be the toast of the neighbourhood. Strapped for ideas? Get techy with your electronics and set up a photoshoot. Grab yourself a tripod for the camera, a white backdrop, and some fun props and both kids and parents can get silly together in their own party polaroid.
Whether it’s your first, fifth, or tenth time planning a kids' party there are plenty of ways to think outside the box and take it from the standard fare to an ultimate event.
Luca's 9th Birthday
We certainly up’d the ante with this party. Guests were treated to a grand entrance for Luca’s 9th Birthday where LED furniture & multiple uplights lit up the whole front yard.
Luca’s amazing Glow Themed 9th Birthday Party
At Feel Good Events, transforming blank spaces is what we do best! Luca’s 9th Birthday party was no exception. We transformed the empty garage to create a dedicated dance room for the kids. To do this, we used a Red Carpet that led onto a 4m x 4m Illuminated LED Dance Floor. We also used LED Furniture to complete the look.
The team used soft velvet draping to cover the second garage and create an area for the adults. We also used uplighting and an LED Star Cloth Backdrop to complement the draping. LED furniture filled the space which completed the glow theme the client was after.
There was absolutely no missing this party if you were driving passed!
BEHIND THE SCENES
Our team of 4 arrived early on Friday morning and began setting up the dance floor, draping and preparing the led furniture. The setup on Friday took just over 4 hours. We returned the following day to complete the red carpet entrance to the kids’ area and to prepare the uplighting in the front yard.
As night began to fall on Saturday night we had a staff member return to switch on the uplighting, and the LED furniture and ensure all other equipment was working correctly.
The night was a success and Luca had an amazing night!
Want us to plan your next party for you? Get in contact with our expert party planners and they can do everything for you. You won’t have to lift a finger!.
What Should You Spend Your Wedding Budget On
If you are unsure on what to spend your wedding budget on here is a rough breakdown on how your budget should be divided.
Your wedding budget should be something like this formula:
48-50%
The total budget to the reception
8-10%
Flowers/styling products
8-10%
Wedding dress and suits
8%
Entertainment/music
8-10%
Photo/video
5%
Transport
2%
Invitations
2%
Gifts for bridal party
It's essential to allocate at least 5% for surprise expenses.
Wedding budgets are all about balance. Start your budget planning by making a checklist of the crucial aspects, like the music, your wedding dress, the invitations, the flowers and the photographer, and assign a number to each—one being the most important and three being the least.
Invest your money in all your number ones and cut corners on your number threes. (But everything can't fall into the number one category!) For example, if a designer gown and fabulous food are what really matter, you may have to choose simple invitations and smaller floral arrangements.
Remember the important things and what you want the outcome of your wedding to be. If you want your wedding to be one big party is spending lots of money on transport that most people don't see going to make your wedding fun? Prioritize the important things that will give you the overall outcome you want.
Party Game - The Mummy
Party games can always liven up any party and can be a great source of laughter and entertainment
To play the mummy party game break into groups of two or three. Each group gets a roll of toilet paper and picks one person to be the "mummy." When the clock starts, all the teams have to wrap their mummy using the whole roll of toilet paper. The two teams who win are the team who rolls up their mummy the fastest and the team who has the most creative mummy.
This party game is very cheap to do but can be great fun. This game is suitable for both kids and adult parties.
Party Psychology - Part 3
Party Psychology - Part 3. Understanding why your guests go to parties and what they do and don't like will help in your party planning.
Human beings love novelty. It has been demonstrated that neurological exposure to the new and unfamiliar increases the release of dopamine in the brain. This helps increase feelings of pleasure! Novelty makes our brains feel like there is a possibility for a reward waiting for us just around the corner. That potential for pleasure motivates us to seek it out and a party quite often can offer this.
If you want people to come to your party or event, create a sense of novelty! The thought of something different and exciting happening will help increase attendance at your party. And after all, a fuller party means a better atmosphere!
If you use novelty to create a party that your guests feel they may miss out on then this will definitely work in your favour. A lot of this anticipation can be created simply by creating a unique and fun invitation.
If the invitation is exciting and has hints of what might happen then your guests may be more excited and more inclined to come. A standard invitation with dates and times doesn't really excite most people especially if it's at your house standing in the backyard in the cold.
A unique party is always more fun and exciting than everyone sitting down and checking out their social media pages.
Want help planning your next party? Our expert party planners can do everything for you! Get in contact.
How To Save Money On Your Wedding - Part 1
Weddings can be expensive. Even when you try to keep costs down there are so many aspects to the big day that the costs can add up really quickly.
The average wedding can cost anywhere between twenty to eighty thousand dollars - a lot of money for just one day.
One of the biggest expenses for a wedding is feeding your guests which usually is at least $100 per head. This can add up really quickly especially if you are inviting hundreds of guests. The easiest way to cut costs is to cut your guests list. Even cutting out ten guests could save you a $1000 very quickly.
It is suggested that when choosing what guests to invite you should only invite people you think you will be friends with in 5 years. Using this rule will make it a lot easier to keep your numbers down.
Another way to save money, but can be a risk, is last-minute planning which can work in your favour. The closer your date, the more bargaining power you have. Since most people book their wedding venues at least six months in advance, calling for open dates two months prior to your desired time can save you a large percentage of the usual cost.
In most cases Friday and Sunday weddings should cost about 30 percent less than Saturday weddings but this can vary venue to venue.
Wild Parties Need Wild Guests
You can create an awesome and exciting party atmosphere with the décor & lighting but it's really the people that make a party.
The secret is to invite a variety of guests with different backgrounds and from different generations.
Introverts & Extroverts
A great way to know that your party gets off to a good start is ensuring you as many of your extroverted friends come as possible. Extroverts bring energy and hype to the party which often causes introverts to come out of their shell and join in. Finding a way that makes all your guests feel as comfortable and safe as possible with each other will help in bring the party to life.
Loosen Up Your Guests
Serving alcohol at your party? Alcohol is a great way to loosen up your guest's inhibitors causing them to be more talkative, interactive and to dance! Although alcohol can definitely help create a relaxed atmosphere it's not the only factor. Create a fun environment with the right music, the right lighting, the right layout & the right furniture in the right places. All these aspects of your party contribute to your guests being comfortable. The more comfortable your guests with their surroundings the more likely they will contribute to party activities.
Party Psychology - Part 2
Going to Parties - all the anxiety of what might or might not happen, meeting new people and the thought of whether it will it be enjoyable and worth while to go. So why do we bother?
What do we really get out of going to parties?
Human behaviour at its root is driven by the need to gain pleasure and avoid as much pain as possible. Even when we do something we don't like or is painful we do it as we associate some level of pleasure with the action.
Whether it is running a marathon or climbing Mt Everest - although they are painful and stressful tasks we still associate some sort of pleasure in doing it. Whether it be a sense of accomplishment or challenge pleasure is still the ultimate goal. To translate this into a party situation if you understand what your guests see as a pleasurable experience and work on creating this to the best of your ability your party will be one to remember.
As a party host you need to understand what your guests see as a pleasurable experience and work on creating this to the best of your ability. Always work on creating a party your guests will remember and one they don't want to leave from.
Using the technique of stimulating your guests 5 senses will guarantee more of a pleasurable experience.
Activating the 5 senses for a Party
Taste - Quality Food, Cakes, Drinks
Hearing - Type of Music & Sound Quality
Sight - Visually appealing Styling & Lighting Equipment
Touch - Physical Interactive Activities
Smell - Clean, well-ventilated area (free of body-odor smells)
The more you stimulate your guests five senses the better your party experience will be. If you love planning parties, thinking about how you can create an awesome experience from start to finish for your guests will truly create a memorable night.
Instead of your guests just standing around talking about religion and politics give them something to do that they will think is fun and enjoyable and I guarantee you will be you a party legend.
San Remo Ballroom
A modern ballroom with the charm and charisma of the old world
San Remo Ballroom offers state-of-the-art facilities and an incredibly large ballroom-style dance floor. The venue can hold up to 650 guests for a sit-down event, or 1000 guests for a cocktail event. Your guests can stand comfortably in the modern but charming setting of this magnificent function space!
Recently refurbished, San Remo Ballroom is now more stunning than ever before. The venue now boasts lavish chandeliers, including a stunning chandelier installation above the dance floor, and mood lighting. The lighting can also be set to any color that best suits your event theme.
Not only is the venue perfect for weddings, but it is also great for social events and corporate functions! This includes school formals, uni balls, and corporate Christmas parties.
For such events (school formals/dances/uni balls) Feel Good Events is San Remo Ballroom’s resident DJ – often DJ-ing for hundreds of guests up to 3 times per week.
San Remo Ballroom is set up perfectly for creating large scaled events where dancing is the main focal point of the night. Utilising their in-house lighting and Feel Good Event’s styling equipment and decor we can make your next event a truly memorable experience. Enquire about our package deals including DJ and styling today!
Venue Website: http://srbevents.melbourne
Venue Address: 365 Nicholson Street, Carlton North VIC 3054
Phone Number: 03 8676 1673
Best Contact at Venue: Cinzia Or Vanessa – Function/Wedding Coordinators
“Working with the incredible team at Feel Good Events over the past seven years, their quality and professionalism is outstanding each time. The team always goes above and beyond. Special mention to Emma and Marcus, nothing is ever too difficult – they make the impossible possible. Their range of products transform our venue from Hollywood Style to a Circus Extravaganza, without any fuss. Personally and professionally, I would recommend Feel Good Events every time! “
VANESSA CROSS – Wedding/Function Coordinator
Accredited Distributors Masquerade Party
Accredited Distributors’ Masquerade Party event held on level 89 at the iconic Eureka Tower Melbourne
A Masquerade party on top of the world
Accredited Distributors’ Masquerade Party was a magical night full of mystery and disguise held above the Melbourne city lights. Level 89 (Dining & Events) at Eureka Tower was transformed into an elegant and luxurious masquerade theme were 400+ partied away the night in style.
We split the 89th level into 3 sections. The first section included a dance floor, a cocktail area, and the main bar. In the second section was a sidebar. Lastly, the third section was a lounge area including another bar. Each area perfectly fit the dark and mysterious mood.
Decor and equipment used on the night included: custom-made masquerade mask centerpieces, “mask” banners, dance floor, lighting, entrance banners including carpet and stanchions and various decor items.
The talented team at Foxy Evergreen supplied and perfectly arranged the florals for the event.
The amazing 360 views of the Melbourne City Skyline definitely added to the amazing atmosphere. Everyone who attended had an amazing night!
See more about our Masquerade Theme here!
Want to recreate this theme for your next event? Contact our expert event planners and they can organise it all for you!
“Hello Emma, You were amazing, your staff did a fantastic job, you and what you did for us was truly unforgettable and amazing. I look forward to seeing you soon and working with you again for next year. Not sure if you heard some of the comments from their own staff, many said it is the best they have ever seen that room. Better than New Year Eve. “
ANDREW JOHNSON (OPERATIONS MANAGER @ ACCREDITED DISTRIBUTORS)
Fireworks
Melbourne Fireworks
Melbourne Fireworks has been proudly lighting up the skies of Melbourne for over 10 years now. Based in Port Melbourne, they’re firmly established as one of Australia’s most respected pyrotechnics and special effects entertainment companies.
Costume Hire
ABC Costume Hire
ABC Costume Hire have thousands of costumes to suit any fancy dress party theme. They will ensure you get the look you are after for a night to remember.
Address – 1st Floor, 434A Burwood Highway, Wantirna South VIC 3152
Website – www.abccostumehire.com.au
Phone – (03) 9801 4299
Centre Stage Costumes
Centre Stage Costumes offers stage or party costume hire and sales for individuals and groups and special packages for corporate and private functions, product launches and promotions.
Website – www.centrestagecostumes.com
Address – 788 Sydney Road, Brunswick, VIC, 3056
Costume Box
Costume Box aims to offer the customers incredible choice with the most comprehensive range of fancy dress costumes, wigs, masks, accessories, and party supplies in the world. They make it easy, fun, and convenient to customers anywhere anytime and offer an unmatched fast and free delivery.
All costumes can be purchased online with lots of party themes to choose from
Website – www.costumebox.com.au
Phone – 02 80750314
Entertainment
Entertainment Dance Creations
Entertainment Dance Creations are one of Australia’s premier entertainment companies. They pride themselves on thrilling audiences with their skilled performances, extravagant costumes, and high energy! They perform a huge variety of dance styles such as Samba, Brazilian, 1920s, Disco, and more.
0422 497 318
Tasman Talent
Tasman Talent is one of Australia’s longest-running Entertainment Agencies. They represent some of the best quality entertainers (bands, singers, dancers, magicians, etc) in Australia. They are suitable for events both large and small whether it’s a Corporate Function, a Venue or a House Party, they can supply an act to suit your needs and budget.
Issac Main
Offering the best of both worlds – acoustic music & DJ for weddings. Issac Main offers a unique, personable, professional and unforgettable entertainment service.
Rutherford Entertainment
Rutherford Entertainment is a premier entertainment company serving Melbourne and surrounding areas. They can incorporate DJ’s alongside live musicians, singers and performers. From weddings to birthdays and corporate functions, they provide unique entertainment options.
Undercover Entertainers
Undercover Entertainers are ready to entertain your guests and give you that “WOW” factor you have been looking for. They have a huge variety of singing waiters, including Opera, Jazz, Music Theatre, and Pop Singers. They take care of all the arrangements, liaising directly with the venue and AV providers. If required, they can provide all necessary sound equipment.
(03) 9005 8482
Trucked Up Entertainment
Trucked Up Entertainment delivers you circus and sideshow performers, with unique hire items and mobile circus stages for corporate and private events.
0423 531 333
Breeze Entertainment
Breeze Entertainment are entertainment specialists. They work with you to create your own unique show tailored to your theme. Entertainment includes; secret waiters, Brazilian dancers, dance shows, glamour showgirls, human candy buffet, and more.
+61 421 402 84
Celebrants
Zaidee Jackson
A romantic at heart, Zaidee-Louise loves sharing the moment and believes each ceremony should emulate the couple’s personality and celebrate their union as they have always envisioned. Creating personal ceremonies is Zaidee-Louise’s promise. She has years of experience and is sure to make you big day extra special.
Mike Larkan
Mike Larkan is an authorised Marriage Celebrant and popular TV personality. Described as being entertaining and charismatic, Mike is sure to bring a special touch to your big day!
Catering
Fabulous Catering
Fabulous Catering is one of Australia’s leading events catering services. Offering everything from delicious gourmet finger food to decadent desserts, they have something to suit every style of event. With professional staff and years of experience, they will take care of all your catering needs!
1300 850 720
Going Gourmet
Going Gourmet spread its wings and now offers all styles of catering, including gourmet feasting, BBQs, sit-down meals, and buffets. They create freshly made, tasty recipes using local ingredients. Going Gourmet understands that every event is unique, and caters to this! Their team of 72 has a vast variety of skills and culinary experience. They consistently deliver food that exceeds your expectations!
Hudson’s Famous Catering
Hudson’s Famous is a creative catering specialist in Melbourne with years of combined training, hands-on experience, and unmatched passion. They use this expertise to deliver a catering experience that is the taste of the town!
Party Food Melbourne
Incredible food, professional staff, and seasoned event experience for any event. Party Food Melbourne is one of the premium catering companies in Melbourne!
Cakes
Regnier Cakes
Regnier Cakes brings magic to every occasion. From wedding and birthday cakes to dessert tables and high teas.
The Cupcake Queens
Serving cakes and cupcakes for any special occasion for the last 13 years. Order online, visit in-store or have your cakes/cupcakes delivered to you the same day.
Photobooths
Social Exposure
Social Exposure offer a range of versatile photo booths for parties, corporate events, weddings, brand activations, and more. With tailored packages to suit your event needs, Social Exposure has you covered! Their range includes 360 photo booths, roaming photo booths, and more.
Check them out on Instagram here!
Prop & Pose Co.
Prop & Pose Co. strive to provide the best image quality in their photobooths as they can. Capture your special event or wedding in crystal clear quality.