Summer Party Planning: The Inside Scoop Entertaining Expert Tony Schubert Reveals Clever Party Planning Tricks that Also Help Save on Budget
Wedding tablescape by Tony Schubert of Event Eleven
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 10, 2009
This summer, Americans are spending less, staying home and planning their own versions of the ?staycation.? Summer is also a time for parties?. weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, beach parties, barbeques: Recession-proof events that bring together family and friends, despite the struggling economy. But for so many people, the question is how to plan the party when they are watching every dollar?
The keys to success are a few simple tips professional event planners utilize to ?wow? their clients and party guests, regardless of the size of the budget. Tony Schubert, a Los Angeles-based event designer and entertaining expert, offers insider scoop on how to make your party sizzle and shine without breaking the bank.
From the sexy interior decor for the legendary Hollywood hot spot Les Deux to lavish A- list parties like the 2009 People-EIF post-SAG Awards Gala, Schubert has spearheaded beautiful, original and expertly executed events and environments in glamour capitals all over the world. His Los Angeles-based company, Event Eleven (http://www.eventeleven.com), has achieved an array of technical feats ? from the transformation of a massive nightclub into a disco roller rink to planning intimate and exquisitely detailed private events such as weddings and high profile luncheons for exclusive luxury brands.
With over a decade of hands-on experience, Schubert has amassed an arsenal of hidden tricks on how to stretch your dollars without sacrificing style or substance.
?There are a few ways to make your event look expensive ? from lighting and linens to florals and food and wine- that are actually quite simple and affordable,? advises Schubert. ?I always advise clients who need to stick to a strict budget to choose one or two key things to splurge on and let the rest come together for less. Which doesn?t mean sacrificing style, you just need to get creative!?
Schubert offers a sampling of his summer event tips:
Wedding planning? Splurge on lighting. Invitations might get thrown away, but photographs will last a lifetime.
Hiring a band for your event? A 4-piece string section will sound cleaner than a 15-piece band.
A family reunion or graduation? Decorate with family photographs ? as centerpieces, as wall-art, as invites. Or frame them as party gifts for family members.
Birthday party for friends at home? Easily create ambiance by switching to amber color light bulbs. Rearrange furniture for an element of surprise. Add simple, fresh flowers and candles. Pre-make a specialty drink (cheaper than bottles of wine) ? try a Cadillac Margarita on the rocks. It?s cool and sexy. With the money saved on wine and fancy decor, hire someone to help clean and keep the margaritas fresh!
4th of July BBQ? Why not mow the lawn into the shape of a big 4 (or ask your gardener to do the honors)! Place candles (tea lights, hurricanes) around the perimeter to highlight, and it is sure to be the hit of the party? for little to no cost.
Over the past 10 years, Tony Schubert has built his business into one of the most highly sought-after event designers for eclectic, influential clients ranging from COACH and MOCA to Disney and TV Guide. After spending several years investing in and promoting some of the hottest clubs in LA, the production bug hit Schubert in full force in 1994 following the success of his first annual Halloween bash in Hollywood. That celebration fueled his passion for producing large scale, multi-themed, interactive events, prompting Schubert to officially launch his company, Event Eleven, in May of 1997.
With Schubert at the company?s helm, Event Eleven?s talented staff of producers and technicians (in Los Angeles and Miami) has earned its reputation as a top-notch, visionary, and capable team. No matter how lofty the idea, Schubert and his crew can make it a reality with seamless execution.
The company?s first large scale production was the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards Pre-Party in 2000, which entertained such heavy hitters as Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Enrique Iglesias. On the heels of Justin Timberlake?s blazing release of his sophomore album, Event Eleven was hand picked to produce the fashion show and after party for the pop star?s William Rast clothing line in October 2006. The bash ended up being LA Fashion Week?s hottest ticket.
Signaling a changing of the guard at Hollywood?s highest profile industry events, Schubert was selected to take over the reigns for the design of the 2009 post-SAG Awards Gala. A major industry coup, the event is one of the most respected and well-attended parties of the Awards season.
# # #
Attachments
?Copyright 1997-
, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Related Rock Stars Press Releases
pineapple upside down cake free ecards flying car masters golf tournament the replacements how to hard boil eggs new nfl uniforms
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.