THE EVENT HIRE COMPANY

Choose function dates well in advance so that all guests have plenty of advance notice. Ensure that your party date does not clash with major sports events.

Make sure that the front of your house is locked during your function the as loss of gifts and possibility of theft can spoil a fantastic ocassion.

Appoint one person as the security guard or better still hire a security guard to watch guest's cars and your property.

Never leave the family home unattended for a wedding celebration. Some thieves target the homes of family members and more than one bride has returned home from the ceremony only to find that all the wedding presents have vanished.

Now is the time to think about Christmas!

Believe it or not but people are already beginning to plan for their office Christmas Party or Corporate Function and reservations for many popular venues are already beginning to fill. Our larger marquees are also very populat at this time and bookings for them are filling quickly as well!

If you are planning on a christmas party or a December wedding then now is the time to start to avoid disappointment. Most clients book 6-7 months in advance.

Contact the Event Team now and they will work with you to ensure that you get exactly what you want on the date that you want it.

Should guests bring presents make sure that somebody is appointed to keep watch over them at all times. Once the presents have been opened, lock them away for safe keeping.

Most of us now have Household Insurance policys. We recommend that you read your document an ensure that you hold a public risk inclusion in your insurance policy. If not get youself covered quickly. Accidents do happen at events of all sizes. Buy a good professional First Aid Kit from St Johns Ambulance in South Melbourne. Have a policy in place and telephone numbers for emergency services by your telephone and coded into your mobile. Remember proper planning saves lives.

We are often asked, "do you think we will need extra toilets", we always answer "Yes". Two or three additional toilets located away from the house is a great alternative to guests roaming through your house, possibly making a huge mess and there is always the security problem.Your bathroom/toilet should not be used by guests except in special circumstances, say for elderly relations. Portable toilets are not expensive to hire and look spectacular, to order just ring 18001EVENT - thankyou portabletoilets.com.au

If you are planning on a barbecue, make sure that you have refilled your bottle beforehand and that your barbeque hotplate has been cleaned.Renew your gas bottle if out of date usually five years since date of purchase, check the rubber fittings and metal valves.A fire blanket and extinguisher are really essential.Supervise small children as BBQs can cause serious injury.

Make sure that your 240 volt power supply can provide enough power for external lighting, sound system and any other appliances you may be using. You don't want to be left in the dark in the middle of your celebration.

Be vigilant regarding the consumption of alcohol and have a plan in case a guest decides to drive home. Remember, take their car keys and call a taxi.

It's better to have an argument over this issue rather than have a friend or relative face the courts on a drink driving charge or worse. Responsible service of alcohol is important.

Its well worth doing an OH&S safety report around your own home.Be subjective look for possible dangers particularly to children.Well worth locking the pool gate with a chain and padlock.

Eg; plate glass windows should be marked with masking tape, slippery steps, exposed garden stakes, garden tools, fishponds, drains and broken garden seats - a few of the many items that could cause injury.

If you have a garage full of gadgets, then make sure it is securely locked. ( the event team does not guarentee that this list is complete and suggests party planners seek professional advise before holding a home party)

Avoid the serving of spirit drinks as they can be very expensive and overuse can spoil a function.

When purchasing alcohol make sure that your supplier is prepared to give refunds for the return of any unopened bottles.

Have the caterer visit your home and look at where the function is to be held. This will provide the caterers with advance warning of any logistics problems that may be encountered during your function.

If you are planning on using a marquee then it is a good idea to have your marquee supplier arrive at the same time so the two can discuss the layouts required.

When choosing a supplier (eg; a caterer) get all the information about what they have contracted to supply in writing. For example, the meat portions should be specified in "Grams".

With details of the goods or services to be provided in writing there is little room for argument later on.

If you are planning a major family function such as an engagement or wedding celebration then plan to hold it on a long weekend to give your guests the opportunity of staying at a motel/hotel and spending time with you and your family. It also gives interstate and overseas guests some opportunity to do some local sightseeing.