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Planning a Seasonal Event<\/strong><\/p>\n The beauty of event planning is that every season \u2013 every month, actually \u2013 brings its own atmosphere and its own built-in theme. No longer are baby showers and bridal lunches reserved exclusively for spring, as these types of parties can be held all year long. While spring and summer allow for a blend of indoor and outdoor activity, fall and winter give off a cozy vibe that cannot be emulated at other times of the year. No matter what the season, a good event planner, working with a great caterer, should be able to plan a fresh and original seasonal menu, complete with an eye-catching, season-related table layout and d\u00e9cor. When the season itself becomes the theme, nature takes over and beauty abounds.<\/p>\n Let the Season Do the Work<\/strong><\/p>\n While some people are comfortable planning their own events, party planners are counting on business coming from clients who either don\u2019t have the time to organize their own party or those who admit that throwing a really fabulous event is not their thing. Thanks to all the non-creative, disorganized, and busy people in the world, party planning can be a lucrative business, especially when we\u2019re talking about event planners who are trend-savvy. The innovative event manager should be in top form when it comes to coordinating season, d\u00e9cor, and menu \u2013 the trifecta of a great event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Creating seasonal events is a sure way to impress your clients and their guests. Because the food is usually left to the caterer, and the season is dictated by, well, the time of year, event planners are left to focus on decorations and table settings, which can make a huge difference when it comes to the atmosphere of a party. It may surprise you, but when people host a dinner or an event, it can be stressful or intimidating to plan the table settings. They\u2019re afraid to do it \u201cwrong,\u201d as if they will be judged by a properly set table. That\u2019s where the event planner comes in.<\/p>\n Table Settings and Centerpieces Are Important<\/strong><\/p>\n A wonderful way to take an event\u2019s decor to the next level is to pay particular attention to the way the tables are set, placing a lot of attention and focus on details. Play around with the layout. Experiment with different color combinations for your linen and centerpieces. When choosing linens, you can choose prints, but mostly when the event is casual; otherwise, a solid color is the best choice. Ivory always works, especially if you\u2019re going for a soft and elegant look. Add some pizazz by using gold accessories<\/a>, which can be a beautiful accent to white, ivory or even black dishware. Gold works all year \u2018round.<\/p>\n Centerpieces are key \u2013 they can be a fun way to add a personal touch and to tie in the table d\u00e9cor with the general theme of the event. Seasonal flowers are always welcome, but non-floral centerpieces<\/a> can make a statement that will leave a lasting impression. Regardless of the type of centerpiece you create for your client, it is important to keep it below eye level so guests can easily converse and see one another across the table. If you opt to put candles on the table, remember to keep them unscented, as many people are sensitive to smells. In addition, you don\u2019t want them to interfere with the wonderful aroma of the food and wine being served.<\/p>\n Place Settings <\/strong><\/p>\n While you can get inspiration for seasonal table decorations<\/a> on the Internet, there\u2019s not much to do about the cutlery itself. Putting everything in the right order is important any time of year so, as a general rule of thumb, start from the outside and work your way in. If an appetizer is being served, the cocktail or appetizer fork is placed first on the left (on the outside), followed by the salad fork, and then the dinner fork (\u201chugging\u201d the dinner plate). To the right, goes the first-course knife and a dinner\/steak knife and then, closer to the plate, you place all the spoons that your guests will need for the meal, whether for soup, dessert, or coffee. <\/p>\n Charge into the Season<\/strong><\/p>\n For a little extra \u201cwow\u201d factor, adding a charger<\/a> plate is a nice decorative touch and can help you infuse a more elegant feel into the setting. The appetizer and salad course can be placed directly on top of the charger; after salad service, both the dinner plate and salad plate are removed, leaving only the charger plate to serve as the base for the main course. <\/p>\n The great thing about charger plates is the range of colors, materials, and shapes they come in, allowing them to fit into any seasonal d\u00e9cor you have in mind. With a little ingenuity you should be able to take advantage of a wide variety of textures and hues to link the charger to the seasonal theme of the event in a way that will get people talking about you and your talents. (No matter what the season, always remember to check your charger plate diameter. They range from 11\u201d to 13\u2033, but using the larger options can affect how many guests are seated at a round table.)<\/p>\n Completing the Place Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s a lot of latitude when it comes to napkin design and placement, and many different folds can be used ranging from basic to intricate<\/a>. You may not realize it, but decorative and fancy napkins can add style and a seasonal element to your table d\u00e9cor. Check out \u201cNapkin Folding \u2013 Seasonal Ideas For Table Decoration\u201d on the Family Holiday<\/a> website for inspiring ideas to help you create truly beautiful table decor, which will impress everyone before they\u2019ve taken a single bite of food.<\/p>\n![\"Place](\"https:\/\/www.justchargerplates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/create-mood1_resized.jpg\")
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