Trend talk: the four things you’ll see at big events in 2019
The whirlwind that was 2018 has come and gone and we have a whole new 12 months of events before us. MPR takes a look at the biggest trends that will dominate the big and corporate event scene over the year to come:
Your guide to planning your New Year’s Eve party
The New Year’s Eve party. Always filled with so many expectations and high hopes. For organisers and hosts, it’s the marathon of parties. You have to keep guests entertained and fed while keeping the drinks and fun coming into the early hours of the morning.
‘Tis the season (to be thrifty)
Silly season is upon us. Even in the sweltering South African summer, we all somehow hear the siren call of those cheesy Christmas themed sweaters, and want to cover our homes and desks with tinsel and snowflakes.
Summertime eventing tips
Summer is here! And so is peak eventing season. The balmy South African summer days and nights lend themselves to the best of outdoor eventing. The key to pulling off a great outdoor event in the height of summer though, is always preparation.
The ultimate guide to planning the year-end party
We’re rolling into the silly season. And it’s getting to that time when the invites need to go out for the company year-end function. If it’s your responsibility to pull it all together, we know first-hand how tricky it can be to strike the right balance of fun, food and formalities.
Ideas for the ultimate brunch party
Ah, brunch. The perfect middle ground between a late breakfast and an early lunch. And the ideal excuse to enjoy mimosas in the summer sunshine. Let your creativity and love for breakfast food near lunchtime take over with these inspired brunch party ideas:
Rain or shine – make sure your event is just fine
It’s the inevitable question that gets asked (often quite late) in the event planning process: “But what if it rains?” And as the seasons change, it’s a very valid concern.
How to choose the right table layout
If you’re planning a seated wedding reception or gala evening, your choice of tables and floor plan can complete change your guests’ experience.
Remembering an icon – celebrate the Mandela centenary
The 18th of July 2018 marks 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela. This is an opportune time for each of us to reignite our commitment to do good and heed the call of the Nelson Mandela Foundation to “be the legacy” as we reflect on the life of a true icon.
Event lighting 101: what you need to know
Graydon Carter once said: “Life is all about seating and lighting.” And in the eventing industry, we’d have to agree. Lighting is truly what sets the atmosphere and the mood for any event, and yet it can often be overlooked in the details of event planning.