It's quite rare that you can write and read a one size fits all
guide which will work for (almost) any situation within a particular
field. When it comes to event furniture hire and planning though,
there's a basic system you will always need to follow in order to make
sure everything goes perfectly to plan.
- Setting the date
You will be working around this for everything you do
next, so it's vital that you get this sorted in advance. Make sure it's
something you can do, and one which gives you enough time to plan the
rest of the event and organise event furniture hire and the like. While
it might be tempting to change the date so that everyone can come,
you'll find that this is rarely - if ever - the case anyway.
Most events can be planned and organised in two weeks, but longer is always preferable.
- Sort the guest list
This is another important factor which will help you to
determine how big a venue you will need and how much event furniture
hire you will need to do. Work out just who you'll be inviting, and
remember that around 20% of your invitees are likely to turn down your
invitation due to other commitments.
- The venue
Now you know how many people you will be asking to
attend, you can look for venues large enough to host this number. Always
pick somewhere which can cope with the maximum you'll be having (as
well as few extra places in case you've forgotten anyone, or someone
wants to take a plus one along with them.
The venue should be easy
to reach. You might have guests who plan to walk, drive, or to take
public transport, so make sure all of them will have a way of attending.
No parking can be a real parking, but if there's a public car park
nearby, provide instructions on how to get from there to the venue on
foot.
- Send the invites
Now everything is set in stone, it's time to let your
guests know. Give them as much notice as you can, so this can be done as
soon as you have booked the venue. Ask whether there are any specific
dietary requirements which will need to be catered for, and provide
contact details so you can answer any questions which may arise.
- Furniture hire
Now you have an empty room, and people who will be in
attendance. Make sure they're not making a wasted trip by filling that
room and preparing your event. You're likely to need an event furniture
hire company to provide seating and tables, but the needs will differ
from event from event. If you're not sure what you need or what would
work well, speak to the event furniture hire company themselves who will
be able to give you the best advice possible (after all, they're likely
to have done this before).
- Catering
If your event requires food and drink, now is the time to
organise that particular element. This might be a sit down meal or it
could be a just light refreshments like tea and biscuits.
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