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tips from party planning professionals
fall 2016
publisher Star Trax Events
creative director Becca Schlussel
graphic designer Michael Hnatiuk
photographers Ron Lieberman Brian Masserman Justin Munter Brett Mountain Abby Rose Cover photo provided by Masserman Photography.
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trending by Jen Ajlouny, Event Manager, Star Trax Events
In an ever-changing event market, it’s difficult to keep up with the current trends! Being in the industry, we are always looking for the latest innovations! Although there are many new trends – we have highlighted the most prevalent of 2016:
TECHNOLOGY. Everyone is striving to find new ways to integrate technology into their events! We have seen it all this year; charging stations, LED walls, digital sign-in boards, GIF photo booths, geotagging snapchat filters, and much more! Technology in events is continuously growing and becoming even more sophisticated from year to year!
COLOR. Utilizing vibrant and metallic colors will help create an experience your guests will remember forever. Colorful décor accents, linens, napkins, stunning floral, and who can forget the lighting? Lighted dance floors, colorful staging and up lighting are being used to brighten every event! Color and lighting create an energy in your venue that will keep your guests on the dance floor all night long!
MIXED STYLES. Mixing Styles is the way to go in 2016! Mixed tables: rounds, squares, and rectangles accompanied by mismatched dining chairs for guest seating has been one of the hottest trends yet! Adding soft seating throughout the space helps create a relaxed lounge feel while also providing extra guest seating. A contemporary meets vintage mixture of styles is the current craze – and we LOVE it!
SPECIALTY FOODS. Our (my) favorite of all the current trends! Onsite specialty foods that not only satisfy your guests’ taste buds but also allow them to creatively interact! Make your own donut displays, waffles on a stick, ice cream created right before your eyes, vegetarian food options and food trucks galore! You can also find these delicious treats being passed out on the dance floor as a late night snack or given out to guests as a departing souvenir.
TRANSPORTATION. Clients are choosing party venues further off the beaten path. Help your guests arrive (and depart) safely and in style. Coach, shuttles, trolleys, and even school buses are a welcome addition to set the mood. Adult parties and events for kids both welcome transportation.
DETAILS. The best way to make your event stand out is by enhancing every detail! Ignite your guests’ interest with every personalized touch! From custom vinyl clings, step-and-repeat walls, cocktail napkins, sneakers and themed décor pieces to personalized dance floor pass-outs and end of the night giveaways; it’s all the little details that ensure you and your guests will remember every moment for years to come!
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expertsdish You asked – we have answers. Nothing beats tips from people that plan parties for a living. Mothers and friends may offer hand holding and input – although, do they really know if serving fish to a crowd of 200 is the best idea (especially on a hot summer night in an enclosed venue)? From room design and layout to photo souvenirs – we asked local experts for their guidance. Here’s what they had to share:
Candy Table 101: Choose a dozen different colorful candies. Mix it up - sour, chocolate and sweet. Personalize it by creating a custom container for the candy. Don’t worry if you have too much - the leftovers are yours! Andrea Solomon, Event Planner
When hiring a photographer, look for the 5 E’s : Equipment, Energy, Expertise, Enthusiasm and above all… Experience! Brian Masserman, Masserman Photography
Never force a theme - if it is meant to be it will come naturally. Every piece of décor at your event should be about you! Debbie LeClaire, Designs by Debbie LeClaire
If you’re considering a step-and-repeat, you can achieve the same effect digitally on a green screen without the glare! Brian Fishman, Star Trax Events
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When designing flowers or working with a designer, always stick to no more than 3 colors. Too many colors make a table too busy and muddles the focus. Great designs come from controlled repetition. Jeffrey Jucewicz, Jeffrey Floral Architecture
Don’t seat every kid. Kids are constantly moving and rarely sitting – even when they are eating. An average of 80% seating for the kids is more than sufficient – saving on space and budget. Harris Van Cleef, Star Trax Events
Guest food restrictions are on the rise! Remember, though, the majority of your guests are allergy-free. Allow your food and beverage manager to accomodate those with unique dietary needs and serve the rest of your guests what you love. Although, gluten free and vegetarian meals are popular and delicious! Kasia Ladyga, Emagine Theatre Royal Oak
Choose an event space that is just the right size or even a little too small. The best parties are warm and intimate. If you are in a spot that is way too large, you lose the connectivity and flow. Becca Schlussel, Star Trax Events
When choosing invitations – come alone, looks at tons of choices. Pick a few that your child will love and that reflect their personality AND your budget! Then, let them choose from what you have pre-selected! Franci Hirsch, The Paper Press
For a larger event, order 6 passed hors d’oeuvres to give your guests a nice variety. A small bite with big flavor is a great way to start a party. Julie Herman, Annabel’s & Co. Catering
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Plan your event at The Townsend Hotel with: Catering Director: Joanie Sams (248) 642-5027 Jsams@townsendhotel.com www.townsendhotel.com (248) 642-7900 100 Townsend Street Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Specializing in fresh mini donuts onsite Indoor or outdoor events Specialty mini donut platters delivered
Delicious, Unique and Distinctive! www.DetroitMiniDonut.com (313) 528-6000
Photography: Ron Lieberman
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Dinky Donuts Tom Krawczyk dinkydonuts.com (248) 671-3001
Designs by Debbie LeClaire Debbie LeClaire (248) 738-3971
CATERING OFF-SITE Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina and Food Truck Hillary Youd bigalora.com (734) 744-4856
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Mandell Display Design Jenna Urbauer (248) 351-0800
Milk & Honey Epic Kosher Catering Ayala Levine theepicureangroup.com (248) 661-2327
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Quality Kosher Catering Daniel Kohn qualitykosher.com (248) 352-7758 The Pita Post Tal Sasson thepitapost.com (855) 535-5588
DESIGNER/ARTIST Lana’s Lettering Elana Hopman lanaslettering.com (248) 923-5487
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EVENT RENTALS Affairs to Remember Iva Harrison affairstorememberonline.com (248) 926-8430 Creative Arts Studio Mitch Segall creativeartsstudios.com (248) 544-2234 Event Source Suzanne Chandler eventsource.com (313) 309-9000
Fabulous Events Lyle Brous fabulousevents.com (248) 853-6800
Emagine Jessica Beard emagine-entertainment.com (248) 414-1005
Fotofoto Event Productions Ryan Findling fotofotoevents.com (248) 592-7193
Garden Theater BJ Pearson thegardentheaterdetroit.com (313) 832-0888
Loretta’s Dance Boutique and Ballroom Loretta Dub lorettasdance.com (248) 738-9496
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High Velocity Sports Elaine Matthews hvsports.com (734) 487-7678
Trinity Transportation Yasmeen Bhatti trinitytransportation.com (734) 284-9229
Hilton Garden Inn Southfield Valerie Wiese detroitsouthfield.hgi.com (248) 357-1100
UDesign Ghost Chairs Teresa Jayis udesign-ghost-chairs-mi.com (248) 872-9504
Hyatt Place & Diamond Center at Suburban Collection Showplace Courtney Kubit diamondbanquetcenter.com (248) 348-5600 ext. 227
FACILITY/VENUE Beverly Hills Club Sandra Arafat beverlyhillsclub.net (248) 642-8500 Champps Kristin Norris champps.com (734) 591-3334 Cobo Center Jennifer Berkemeier cobocenter.com (313) 877-8204 Dave and Buster’s Jennifer Nagle daveandbusters.com (734) 452-4606 Double Tree by Hilton-Novi Greg Kroesing detroitnovi.doubletree.com (248) 344-8800
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit Dan Stratford jccdet.org (248) 432-5536 Joe Dumars Fieldhouse Robyn Leinhos joedumarsfieldhouse.com (586) 731-3080 ext. 22 Local Kitchen & Bar Shannon McConnell localkitchenandbar.com (248) 291-5650 MGM Grand Detroit Taylor Hallop mgmgranddetroit.com (313) 465-1777 MotorCity Casino Hotel Jennifer Ealovega motorcitycasino.com (313) 309-4667
Paradise Park Dakota Brown paradiseparknovi.com (248) 735-1050 Punch Bowl Social Jason Dritsan punchbowlsocial.com (313) 749-9742 The Links of Novi Sara Barnhill linksofnovi.com (248) 380-9595 Zap Zone Family Fun Centres Helen Ismail zap-zone.com (248) 471-6777
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Justin Munter Photography Justin Munter justinmunter.com (248) 245-5925
Jewish Family Service Emily Croitori jfsdetroit.org (248) 592-2317
Masserman Photo Brian Masserman massermanphotography.com (248) 365-4014
Mitzvah List Beth Desmon mitzvahlist.com (248) 505-1816
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TapSnap Raymond Louisa tapsnap.com (248) 419-1047
K.A. Promos Phyllis Shapiro kapromos.com (248) 904-6669
Goofy Faces, LC Robert Bauer goofyfaces.com (248) 652-8910
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TapSnap Raymond Louisa tapsnap.com (248) 419-1047
Jeffrey Floral Architecture Jeffrey Jucewicz jeffreyfloral.com (248) 439-1011
Lana’s Lettering Elana Hopman lanaslettering.com (248) 923-5487 The Paper Press Franci Hirsch thepaperpress.net (248) 568-1739
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VTI Productions Christine Lulfs vtiproductions.net (248) 788-8200
EVENT SPONSORS
Detroit Jewish News Keith Farber thejewishnews.com (248) 351-5107
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit Dan Stratford jccdet.org (248) 432-5536
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Oy Video Marissa Murphy facebook.com/oyvideo (248) 797-1829
The Robot Garage Sarah Jacobs therobotgarage.com (248) 723-9100
TONE-e Films Tony Gorkiewicz tone-efilms.com (248) 481-4147
PHOTOGRAPHER Arthur Soifer Photography Artur Safarov arthursoifer.com (586) 764-4899
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At Annabel’s & Co. you are assured of a smooth catered affair – no matter if it’s a party of 10 or 10,000. 100% is given to each of our clients! Corporate events • Weddings • Mitzvahs Communion parties • and more!
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A special day deserves a special space. Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are once-in-a-lifetime events. Make it one to remember at MotorCity Casino Hotel. Whether it’s a small gathering or a party for the ages, we have the room and the people to make it something special. From throwing the ultimate party at Sound Board to our 19,000 square foot ballroom, everything you need for a day you’ll never forget is located just minutes away at MotorCity Casino Hotel. 866-STAY-MCC MotorCityCasino.com
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