In the grand scheme of event planning, table numbers are probably not the host’s number one concern.  Typically, as long as they are there, you’re guests are golden.  However, though they do not have the power to break an event, they do have potential to make it.  Sprucing up your table numbers can boost your decor, add to your theme and exceed your guest’s expectations.  Check out our favorite ways to group guests and get some inspiration!

Using the numbers as meaningful points in your relationship.  For example, 3: the number of kids we want; 7 the longest number of days we have gone without seeing each other.  This has Hallmark moments written all over it!

Many times, hosts will put a bottle or two of red and white wine on each table for dinner — why not kill 2 birds with 1 stone?!

How fun and precious!!  Your guests would enjoy seeing you at your cutest, best,… and worst!  Also, walking around to all of the tables would be a great distraction during cocktail hour — a time when some newlyweds enjoy taking pictures together!

LOVE this! Here guests can leave the bride and groom advice and tips for a successful future.  Whether it be funny and/or meaningful, it serves as a great activity for the newlyweds to look forward to on each year they spend together.  Doing this could also be a fun alternative to signing a guestbook!

If you are looking for something more simple while still giving that extra touch, why not incorporate your table assignments and centerpieces?  With all of the china, flatware, glassware, wine bottles, etc., already being on the table, the area could stand to be a bit less busy.  Doing this puts a creative and subtle touch on the overall event design!  After all, less is more, right?

Photo Credits:

1.)  Tulips & Flight Suits.  02/22/10.  http://tulipsandflightsuits.squarespace.com/tulips-flight-suits/2010/2/22/table-numbers.html.  01/19/12.

2.)  “50 Great Wedding Centerpieces.”  Martha Stuart Weddings.  http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/231015/50-great-wedding-centerpieces/@center/272419/youre-engaged#slide_15.  01/19/12.

3.) Reception.  Project Wedding.  http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=369385&tag=reception&thumbs_page=58. 01/19/12.

4.) “10 Alternatives to Wedding Guest Books.”  CasaSugar.  05/27/10.  http://www.casasugar.com/Alternatives-Wedding-Guest-Books-8563518?slide=4.  01/20/12.

5.)  Lindquist, Andria.  “Boise Botanical Garden Wedding.”  Ruffled.  01/18/20.  http://ruffledblog.com/.  01/20/12.

“Light creates the environment, and environment creates the mood, and the mood creates the experiences.  Light is one singular experience between an average event and a great one.” –Bentley Meeker

We couldn’t agree more with that statement.  Though dressing up event design with table sizes and layouts can we fun, especially when that is paired with specialty linens and creative centerpieces, the dramatics can only go as far as the floor space given.  However, since lighting takes up virtually no space, it can be used to create a special experience between you and your guests.

For example, how would you feel walking into a venue like this?  Does this setting not create a mood that puts you in a holiday spirit?  The lighting makes you feel like you are literally in a winter wonderland just with gobos and snowflake stencils!  Additionally, because it is so over the top, your guests can tell that there was a lot of work and planning involved in making this event as breathtaking as it is.  This allows them to feel honored and privileged to be apart of it.

In this photo, the design was created through LED lights shown from the bottom of white pipe and drape.  With the placement and the color being shown from the bottom and fading out to the top, it reminds us of flames or that gives the illusion that the drape is on fire?  Either way, it gives a warm vibe to the room as well as a relaxed feeling among your guests (as long as they can tell that the drape is not actually on fire)!

Photo Credit:

Meeker, Bentley.  “Events: Social.”  http://www.bentleymeeker.com/main.html#events.  12/14/11.

Wallace, Barbara.  Shine Lighting.  http://blog.thebrideandgroom.com/utah-wedding-planning/magical-wedding-decorinspiration-ideas-with-barbara-wallacewedding-planner/. 12/20/11

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to decorate your holiday table,  use ornaments!!  They are simple, spirited, and very affordable (especially if you make them yourself)!

Here, you can use use them as small table vases by putting the flowers and water in the hanging hole at top and cutting  another piece and gluing underneath — voila!!

Hanging them in a row above your table could look awesome too!  However, we would suggest using translucent fishing line (to give it a floating feel) and maybe staggering them in distance from ceiling to table.

Lastly, we love the way the ornaments are used on this table on three separate levels!  Using them as a centerpiece looks great and pairing it with foliage, makes it resemble a Christmas tree.  Putting them on top candle holders, accents the centerpiece exceptionally, as well as displaying a simple ornament on the table!

Are you or anyone you know looking to get started in the field of event planning? Well look no further because FLEXX is offering 2 internship opportunities starting in 2012!! Both will give students or recent graduates a closer eye into what makes a great event by offering them hands on experience with northern Colorado’s leading event rental company.  The positions will be approximately 10-15 hours per week and will go from January 23rd until May 31st, 2012.

The tasks of the Event Marketing Internship will include managing social media, updating blog posts, implementing marketing strategies, as well as assisting with event coordinating both in the office and on-site.  The Graphic Design Marketing Internship involves creating and organizing event photos for potential future publication, designing and executing displays, brochures, flyers, and other advertisements, while also assisting in administrative tasks.

Both give a great amount of education while still earning college credit!  If you or someone you know would be a great candidate for either of these positions, please see the attached documents for more information regarding duties, requirements, and/or how to contact us.

Flexx Productions Event Marketing Internship

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