Talk Business Magazine September 2014 | Page 140

ADVICE Low cost, high class events or return’ policy. This means the venue can return drinks they did not use and pass the credit to you. DECOR For guests who have perhaps been to the same, or similar conference, years prior, or have travelled a long way, it would be unheard of to skip out on the decor! We aren’t talking chandeliers and ice statues of course, but there is a lot that can be done to make the event appear not only presentable, but also refined - without being excessive! A few economical ways to transform the atmosphere of an empty corporate event include adding balloons and setting a projector that shows art pieces on the ceiling instead of renting art for the walls, which can be expensive. Lastly, don’t forget to ask the venue if the in-house plants can be borrowed during the event. Floral arrangements will grab the attention of guests when they walk into the venue – and they will be free! ENTERTAINMENT Do you want that extra “wow” factor that will keep your guests talking about the event to friends and family? If entertainment is in your budget and you want an event that will Excaliber be memor &