Event management not only involves planning so that everything goes right, it also includes preparing for when something goes wrong. The crisis you’re dealing with may be as simple as not having a corkscrew to as extreme as a flash flood wiping out your venue. The Alleen Company offers advice for creating your event Emergency…
If you are hosting an event, you need the right equipment so everything runs smoothly. In many instances, renting equipment is more cost effective than buying it. At The Alleen Company, we want to help you host your event the right way. We offer tent, chair, and table rentals that are perfect for your next…
There’s a lot to consider when you plan to serve food at an event. Two of your main concerns are what will you be serving the food on and what will you be serving it with? Unless you want to use all disposable pieces, your options will be limited by the things you have available.…
You remember the feeling well: As the last guest walks out the door, your satisfaction of hosting a fun party turns to dismay as you look at the mess you have to clean up. So, as you’re planning your next get-together, follow these tips from The Alleen Company to prepare yourself for easier after party…
When you want to make your event extra special, it’s all about the details. Your guests will be more impressed with the attention you pay to the little things than the standard components of any event. This blog from The Alleen Company gives you some suggestions for those finishing touches that can make all the…
If you’re putting together an event and you have limited space, you might be struggling to figure out how to really make the most of it. Even with a limited number of guests, holding an event in a smaller space runs the risk of those guests feeling cramped and uncomfortable. How do you distinguish between…
Anyone who has never had the experience of putting together an event might assume that it’s easy enough. As long as you have a venue and a guest list it’s no big deal, right? Wrong. A professional event planner has a lot more to do than just booking rooms and sending invitations. Event planning is…
Event planning can be extremely hectic. Any good event planner will do whatever they can to make things more streamlined and efficient for themselves so that nothing gets missed. Any good event planner also knows that there are a number of smartphone apps that can make things much easier, too. In this blog, The Alleen…
The Alleen Company: How to Create a Dramatic Event Entrance You only get one shot to make a great first impression. Within seconds, guests will size up your venue, entrance, and decor to get a good idea of how the night will proceed. While there are so many important components of a successful event, creating…
Event planning involves a lot of complicated details. Any professional event planner knows just how much there is to keep track of, from tents to table rentals. One of the most important details to think about is the menu — specifically whether you need to provide alternative options for specific dietary requirements. While The Alleen…