Nothing beats tips from people who plan parties for a living. Friends and family may offer hand holding and input, but do they really know all the secrets? From room design and layout to the latest and coolest trends - we asked local experts for their guidance. Here’s what they had to share!
Healthy options and small plates are extremely popular now. Choose a beautiful and tasty selection of food that you love. Guests want to eat food on the move – let us show you ways to serve mini meals from a strolling menu.
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Julie Herman, Annabel’s & Co. Catering
Get into the action like never before at our sports bar that crushes the competition! Whether it’s college or professional, we take sports viewing to the next level. With dozens of TVs, we’re always tuned in to the games you want to watch! We have the best place to Eat, Drink, Play, & Watch Sports in 2018!
Jennifer Nagle, Dave & Buster’s
Our guest service is exceptional. Our space is unique and can be adapted to every event need. Social events, corporate events, birthday parties, or just for fun! Emagine offers a one-stop shop, including catering, banquet space, and entertainment! You will receive the Red Carpet Experience!
Jessica Beard, Emagine Entertainment
Right now, it seems everyone is looking for something new and fun for their guests to enjoy. People tend to talk and interact more while engaging in physical and social activities, and that is why there are so many new fads that come and go. It can be a lot of work to pull multiple activities together from different companies, and that is why our facility was designed to have it all!
Robyn Leinhos, Joe Dumars Fieldhouse
When choosing your venue for your event, make sure to keep your budget in mind. The trend right now is finding cool “blank slate” warehouses. This is a great option but also requires more than you may think. Plan on providing everything from garbage cans to forks and everything in between. You will also need to factor in additional staffing for set up and tear down.
Shannon McConnell, Star Trax Events
You can go from extremely casual to somewhat formal based on the décor and the vibe of the event. We offer four basketball courts just off the lobby which are a great place to customize your dining and dancing experience. With our curtain system or pipe and drape, you can use less space for a more intimate setting or more space for a spacious layout. The possibilities for your function are endless.
Elaine Matthews, High Velocity Sports
We often describe ourselves as the “extra wife” for the day. Although we are not party planners, our role is to manage every detail behind the scenes so that you can enjoy the amazing party that you have planned.
Pat Blackwell, Party Assurance
The HUB Stadium is a spacious, high-energy, entertainment venue that can turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary experience! We offer private and/or semi-private spaces within our 30,000-square foot facility.
Michaelena Vassallo, The Hub Stadium
In order to ensure that our customers get the best products and the best service, we make sure that we are committed to those people responsible for delivering results. Because of this, we are steadfast in hiring the greatest people and giving them incredible amounts of freedom.
Geoff Kretchmer, Star Trax Events
Go with your heart and pick what you fall in love with. Many times the difference in price between a “LIKE” and a “LOVE” will not break the bank. Do everything you can to make your event special and unique to your taste.
Lyle Brous, Fabulous Events
Parking cars is not just a service, it’s a science! Safely parking cars is the easy part. Behind the scenes though, we manage many moving parts, making sure the entire experience for host and guest is completely seamless. You can relax knowing that we are taking care of your vehicle, as if it was our very own.
Todd Duggins, Star Trax Valet Parking
We have an artist on staff in every specialty. We collaborate to create custom pieces of art and design installations that compliment and personalize any space.
Jenna Urbauer, Mandell Display Design
Rainbow Foil presents a fun-filled, youthful, and fantastic effect! Mix and match fonts are getting bigger and bolder, especially the use of handwritten fonts.
Franci Hirsch, The Paper Press
People often think of bar or bat mitzvahs as traditional ceremonies that take place at a temple or synagogue. However, off-site ceremonies have become more common. Families are embracing this option in Metro Detroit to get a more personalized and creative ceremony.
