Happy October ~ It's Party Time



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  Happy October Everyone. What??!! Not a holiday??? Yes, I am well aware of that but how can you not get excited about the 1st of October, because it seems to start the party season. Look around. All of the retail establishments have there holiday stuff ready, letting you know it's time to celebrate something. So, what are you waiting for an invitation? Let's get to planning and partying.

If you are not the party planner type, don't fret because there are lots of options. You can look us up and let us take care of the details for you or if you are feeling festive and want to dabble in the planning yourself, there are some great blogs and party sites out there, like this one, to help stir up your imagination and creative juices. Here are a few ideas from some of my other favs that I want to share with you.



Hip Hostess Series - Dallas by Hostess with the Mostess



Hip Hostess Series - Dallas by Hostess with the Mostess

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http://www.pizzazzerie.com/

Reading the blogs from other designers and planners really gets my creativity going. Find your favorite blogs and visit them often because one can never have too many trendy design and party inspirations. So, what are you waiting for? Get your party on.


 

Event & Wedding Planner
Alpha Prosperity Events
Southwest Houston ~ New Orleans

Wedding Do's and Don'ts from the Guest's Perspective

One of my event assistants attended a wedding recently and she came back with a list full of things that she found interesting about this wedding. I don’t think she ever considered herself a wedding expert but I must say when it comes to wedding and event coordination, she has definitely been taking notes. Here, we share with you some “Do’s and Don’ts,” from the wedding guest's perspective.

Hire a Wedding Coordinator ~ If you are going to have a wedding guest list of anything over 100 people you should hire someone to organize particular highpoints and activities of the wedding. A wedding coordinator would be beneficial to create timelines to keep things flowing and to keep all players/vendors in the know about when things are happening or when tasks need to be done. Don't leave this task to a family member; they want to enjoy the wedding too.

Don’t Skimp on the Entertainment ~ When hiring a band or DJ, make sure they have the ability to act as the Master of Ceremony. If you have to skimp here, make sure your wedding coordinator can step into this role. Your guests will be very disappointed if you start cutting your cake and they aren't ready with their camera or they are in the restroom and miss the whole thing because there was no emcee to announce what was happening. We have some great recommendations if you need help in this department.

Discuss the Dress Code with the Entertainment ~ Make sure it is clear what they will be wearing while performing. It won't look very cohesive if your guests are dressed in cocktail attire and the band or DJ is dressed in jeans and a t-shirt.

Greet Your Guests ~ As the bride and groom, you made the choice to invite three hundred people to your wedding. I can only assume that you made that choice because all of these people are near and dear to you in some form or fashion. Make sure you get around, visiting every table to speak to as many guests as possible. Of course, you may still miss some people but no one can say you didn't make the effort. My assistant was so disappointed and felt slighted because after traveling quite a distance, and buying a very nice gift, the bride never walked around to say hello to her or any other guests.

Just a little trendy advice from the guests you are inviting to your wedding. Hope you were paying attention.



Event & Wedding Planner
Alpha Prosperity Events
Southwest Houston ~ New Orleans

We're Going to the Super Bowl.

The New Orleans Saints are going to the Super Bowl, yeah. Forgive me for slipping into my native dialect but I can't tell you how excited I am about the Saints going to the Super Bowl. After so many years of, "we'll get there next year, or we will go all the way, next year," Saints fans can say that our "next year" has finally come. And you know there is going to be a party.

The teams have been determined and the Big Game is less than two weeks away! How will you be enjoying the Super Bowl celebration? How about hosting your own Super Bowl party? It's not as difficult as you think. According to the folks at Hallmark Cards, Inc., Super Bowl parties are one of the top at-home party events of the year. Super Bowl parties have become much more than a gathering of football lovers. In fact, many people attending these parties don't love football as much as they love the excuse to just get together with friends.

Here are a few tips to make your Super Bowl party a super success:

• Food is important - let me repeat that. Food is important. Make sure you have lots of the finger foods that people have come to expect during football games. A buffet menu is definately the way to go. That way your guests can eat, talk and move about your party with ease. A simple menu of hot wings, chips & dip, pizza, etc. A New Orleans Super Bowl party will include shrimp poboys, catfish fillets, a pot of gumbo, and maybe some muffalatas.


• Make sure you have lots to drink. To keep it simple, soda and beer will do. If you are doing a New Orleans type Super Bowl Party - Hurricanes and Daquiris might be a great addition, along with anything stronger if your party guest can drink responsibly.


• Don't prepare recipes are attempt endeavors that will keep you locked in the kitchen all evening. You want to enjoy your party as well.


• Make sure there are several viewing areas or televisions around the party area. That way everyone has a great view of the game.


• Decorations are not as necessary but if you feel compelled to add some festivity to your locale, anything with a football theme, with the team colors will work. Of course, a New Orleans Super Bowl party can only have one color scheme and that's black and gold baby.

Whatever food, decor or activity you may decide to include, just make sure to enjoy the moment and as we say in New Orleans, "Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler."

The "Who Dat Nation" will be in the house.

"Geaux Saints!"

Event & Wedding Planner
Alpha Prosperity Events
Southwest Houston ~ Richmnond/Rosenberg ~ New Orleans

Happy Thanksgiving! What Are You Thankful For?

Lately, I have found myself approaching certain holidays with no real enthusiasm or appreciation for them at all. I would only get excited about having a day off from work or a day to sleep in. But as many of you have found, this has been a very challenging year. We all have had struggles of some kind or another, me included. Realizing these challenges and how we (my family and friends) have overcome them, I must take a moment to think on all I have to be thankful for. Oh, my list is much too long to discuss here in this blog but I am taking extra time, every day, not just Thanksgiving Day, to express my gratitude to God, my Heavenly Father, for every blessing and for bringing me out of every challenge.

I have had a wonderful year, full of blessings, learning opportunities and love; and I am so thankful for all of it. I am also so very thankful that my event and wedding planning business experienced some growth and is becoming even more successful. It's not often that one can find happiness while working but I can truly say that I have. I love what I do and I so appreciate my clients that have trusted me over the year. I will work even harder in the upcoming years to continue to hold their trust as well as gain the trust of my clients I have yet to meet. Thank you again for believing in me.

I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish all of the followers and fans of Alpha Prosperity Events and Coco Trendy a warm, blessed and prosperous "Happy Thanksgiving!"

Event & Wedding Planner
Alpha Prosperity Events
Southwest Houston ~ Richmnond/Rosenberg ~ New Orleans

Looking for Silver & Golden Anniversary Couples

As those of you who follow us here at Coco Trendy Events know, I truly believe in long lasting marriages and relationships. I have been exposed to quite a few couples who have celebrated or will soon celebrate 25 and 50 years of marriage, and I can only hope and have faith that my husband and I will live to celebrate this milestone with each other.

I have had the wonderful opportunity of coordinating a few wedding anniversary celebrations and I must say, it brings the joy to what I do as an event planner. We must celebrate these anniversary milestones every chance we get. Especially when there are so many statistics out there talking about how high the divorce rate is. So this is one of those places where we are going to celebrate these wonderful teachers of marriage and commitment.

If you or someone you know is celebrating a 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary (anything after 50 years is most welcome), we want to highlight you or them. Send us some information including their names, wedding date, some info about the couple and a few photos of them or their wedding anniversary celebration. We would love to highlight them in our showcase of "Relationships Standing the Test of Time." You can email us at info@alphaprosperitymanagement.com or leave the info at our contact page at Alpha Prosperity Events.