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Bartending 101!

We need a bartender! Where do we start? Bartending services are more popular as a outsourcing service for parties, weddings,events, and meetings. Selections Entertainment provides bartending services and when we conduct consultations many people are clueless where to start.  Here are tips when you are searching for a professional bartender or bartender company. Make sure bartender or  bartending company are certified. You can ask to see their bartending certificate Make sure bartender or bartending company has liability insurance Most bartenders charge 20.00 and up per hour and receives tips Minimum required hours are 4 to 5. Please consider setup and clean up time Bartenders are required to have appropriate dresscode attire Conduct consultation with bartender or company. Don't assume they will show up and start working. Reviewing contracts, drink selections and supplies are the same as any other service Contact Selections Entertainment for all your bartending need...

RENTAL IDEAS......

We all know your rental items such as linens, chaircovers, sashes, glassware and many more items set the tone for your wedding, party or event. Conducting many consultations, sometimes clients struggle with colors, patterns and materials. Popular colors for 2015 are: Victorian Lilac, Wine, Gold and Mint . The rustic style is fading out and people are leaning more to classic and elegant. Glitter and decor that pop are also going to be added in 2015. I also always recommend clients to mix polyester and satin together or if they have other shinny materials such as crush taffeta and pinched wheel that will blend great with polyester . Floating candles with bling material also sets the tone and bright flowers. I always recommend people to actually sit down and conduct a full consultation with a planner to see and feel materials and colors. When you can see the vision, it helps with the planning process run smoother. Happy Planning!

Don't Ignore The Engagement!

Happy New Years Everyone! I hope everyone had a great holiday and a great fresh start for the new years! Wedding & planning season is fast approaching again and Selections Entertainment is ready to cater to your planning needs! We all know Christmas, new years & valentine's day are popular times when people are engaged! After the excitement calms down, some brides are looking around saying what is next? They are ready to dive into planning. That's great to get a head start with planning, but many couples do not enjoy the engagement moments! I conduct many consultations and one of the questions i frequently ask is did you celebrate your engagement? Wether it's a toast of champagne, going out to a nice restaurant, having an engagement party, nice picnic or any other creative idea, you should celebrate your engagement. Many couples feel it's a unnecessary expense and it can be expensive but with the right budget, it's still a important part of the planning proc...

Thank You....

Wow time flies by quick! 2014 is almost over! What a year! Selections Entertainment want to take the time out to say THANK YOU to all our clients that have supported us this year! We have worked with a diverse clientele and have met many new business owners. Thank you for trusting SE with your special day! Without you we would not be in business. We are also honored that you appreciate our hard work and you notice all the work that we do! Here are pictures of some of our wonderful clients in 2014! We look forward to 2015 with more great clients!

Planning Vs. Coordination

Business owners are you ready for more business and consultations for the 2015-2016 wedding/event season? Clients are you engaged or planning a party or event? Well this article is for you! Many people use the terms: planning, coordination, organization, timelines, etc... Do you know the difference with these words and the type of services you are looking for ? Let Selections Entertainment help you out! Planning: Many people misinterpret wedding and event planning with other terminologies such as coordination. Planning  is more detailed, more work and more structure. Potential clients will contact us and say they need a coordinator but they really need a planner. Planners are usually starting from the beginning or taking over where you left off. Planners are the creators when it comes to budgets, themes, decor, colors, style, structure,  and organization. They are the front line of your special day, event, meeting or party and also there to the end. Coordination: Coordinat...

In That Order.....

We all know planning a wedding, event, or party can be overwhelming. There are so many details you don't know where to start. Sometimes clients are ready to randomly start in any area of the planning process and they think they are getting things done. You are getting things done but not in a proper order and details are everywhere and then plans become haywire! I conduct many consultations for catering , rentals,and wedding planning. Many potential clients have not booked their venue, set a date, they book  their decorator before their caterer or venue, the list goes on and on! As a professional here is the proper order for planning your special day: 1. Set Date- Setting a date is crucial to book all your vendors and to let your guest know. 2. Set Realistic Budget: Before you rush and look at invitations, cakes, venues and catering, set a realistic budget so you know what you are looking for and you can be realistic with your vendors. 3. Venue- Your venue is the top expensive ...

You Can Still Have Fun In July!

July is the month where it slows down for wedding season. The popular months are May, June, August, September, & October. Why skip July? July is not a popular month because it is one of the hottest month of the season. Whether you are having an indoor or outdoor wedding, the weather is a lot to handle for the wedding party, guests and vendors. We can still enjoy the month of July with planning birthday parties, family reunions, beach trips, vacations, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, theme parties and many more! Let SE plan your next event. Don't forget we are a one stop shop and we cater to more areas than just weddings such as décor, rentals, coordination, planning, and catering. Happy Planning!