Robert Reno

Top 3 Priorities for Planning Your Reception



Posted: Friday, January 15, 2010

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Encore Event Group

When planning a reception event details such as the location and available staff are important. When all your details are settled, the coordinator still has to consider the caterer, photographer, and entertainment service. These three prioritiescan make or break the outcome of your event. If your caterer, photographer, or entertainer are lacking the event might not be superior and you jeopardize your hard earned reputation. Caterer

At most receptions a meal is prepared for guests. Ensuring that your food is of the outmost excellence will ignite guest happiness while providing a great taste at your celebration. Your caterer should meet any specific requests you or your guests may have. The biggest mistake that clients tend to make when picking a caterer is that they do not taste the food. It sounds simple but when food looks delicious or eye catching, the concept of taste disappears. Make certain your food is presentable yet tasty. The last thing you want is your guests to leave to grab a bite to eat at the restaurant down the street.

Photographer

We have all seen the annoying and boring photographer at one point in our lives; the photographer that asks you to smile at every moment of the day and instructs you to pose in awkward positions. Needless to say, you will not be interested in this photographer. Your vendor should capture the special moments, without interruptions. This means they are unobtrusive and tactful. Keep in mind, some of your family members might not get along. Guests prefer the photographer that will capture the essence of the moment and the originality of the event.

DJ entertainment

Some call them DJ's and some call them emcee's. At your event the main goal of these people is to entertain your guests. The company needs to make the right music choices while coordinating your reception. The dj needs to understand the mood of the guest which will dictate the appropriate music choice. This is a skill developed with experience, thus most clients prefer an experienced entertainer. A majority of times, they will work directly with your other vendors. It is their goal to create photo opportunities, while making sure the meal comes out on time.

To summarize, the perfect wedding will include the right caterer to accommodate your guest's taste buds. The taste of the meal should be portrayed in it's presentation. Preferably, the photographer should blend in with your wedding. This allows them to capture the originality of your reception. Make certain they know ahead of time of any family members that do not want to take photos together. The DJ entertainment is there to ensure guest have fun. Their song choice and coordinating abilities are crucial in determining the outcome the reception.

Robert is the entrepreneurial spirit of Encore Event Group. His team provides modern DJs, lighting designs, and photo booths Michigan that also serve Mackinac Island. Visit the following links for more information about photo booths in Michigan.

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