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Hosting An Event At Home

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As we start to get back to gatherings, many of us are hosting events at our home. From graduations, birthdays, baby showers and more we can start celebrating our life’s occasions again! I have been the event planner to many outdoor parties this year, which comes along with a lot of planning.

See my party checklist for hosting your next event at home.

1) Book the essential rentals: These are the logistical structural rentals to execute your event.

  • Tent with choice of side walls (can roll up & down)
  • Interior ceiling drapes, swag or outside draping to cover polls
  • Generator for additional power
  • Interior Lighting (bulbs, chandelier, twinkle lights, pin lights)
  • Exterior Lighting for catering, entryway, bathrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Trash Cans/Recycling Bins
  • Dance Floor, Staging

    2) Book the primary rentals: These are the dining rentals for the guest experience.

    • Tables (rectangular tables 6ft or 8ft, rounds 60″ or 72″)
    • Dining Chairs
    • Catering Tables for prep & food service
    • Hightop or Cocktail Tables (32″ or 36″ rounds)
    • Linen

    3) Book your day-of vendors: These are the creative professionals that execute the day.

    • Baker, Bartender, Caterer, Florist, Musician/DJ, Photography, Videography, Stationery Designer, Venue Manager, Day-of Coordinator

    You can learn more about all your logistical items needed in our planning product, the Venue Deck! 

    Photo Credit: Lisa Shreffler | Vendor Team: Hopscotch Bakery, Joni’s Catering, Flowers by Kristine & A. Hunt Designs, Herriott’s Rentals, Create A Scene, BBJ Linen, The Farmstand Barn