1. New England in the Fall is one of the most stunning places in the country. The leaves are full of warm, inviting colors. There are acorns and leaves falling from the trees. Even the evening sky takes on a different quality. Why not consider bringing some of these decorating accents into your special event? Scatter acorns, cinnamon sticks, and leaves on tables. Work with the colors around you and consider making use of candlelight and lanterns. Miniature pumpkins make great accent pieces when used as place card or tea light holders.

2. Are you craving a little change on this next event’s menu? Consider changing your starch up a little. Our twice-baked sweet potatoes with honey and almonds will certainly do the trick.

3. Will there be a lot of children at the event you are planning? You may want to consider a mocktail bar. It’s a hit! The mocktail bar includes unlimited soda, juices, Shirley Temples, and various non-alcoholic frozen drinks, such as pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris. They will all have a smile on their faces.

4. When working within a budget, you may want to consider something less expensive than a floral display. Your sales representative at Christina’s would be happy to help you in renting candlestick lamps with beaded shades that are elegant, but within budget. The rental price is approximately $12.00 per lamp.

5. Table names are a great way to change things up. If you are planning a sales meeting and the event doesn’t require assigned seating, you can still title each table with encouraging and inspirational phrases or even name them for key topics that will be covered in the meeting. If you are planning a wedding, you can name each table according to a special memory or place you hold dear to your heart.

6. A mashed potato bar is a huge hit. It’s a simple way to add flair to a cocktail party or a station style event. The mashed potato bar takes an old favorite and shakes it up a bit. With one scoop of mashed potatoes served in a martini glass and an array of delicious toppings, everyone will be raving about your event.

7. You should never underestimate how linens can change the look and feel of an event. There are endless options to make a room elegant and romantic or trendy and funky. Your sales representative at Christina’s will be happy to help you create the mood and flair you are looking for.

8. You don’t always have to serve the cake as dessert. A nice idea would be to set up a cake and coffee refreshment station for guests to snack on later in the evening. It also helps when the DJ makes an announcement to let guests know where the station is located.

9. Martini bars are becoming increasingly trendy in all metropolitan areas. Why not add one to your event for approximately $5.00 a person for a one-hour Martini bar during cocktail hour? It’s just as fun as the mocktail bar is for the children!