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Find a restaurant that you like, set a number of people,
a cost per person, décor, favors, music.
You’re ready to go.
allot an hour before the event for setup. Now people are coming three hours before the event to do the decorations.”
The standard accoutrements are often enough for many guests, says Amanda Jones, who handles events at Juniper.
For instance, the venue has farmhouse tables with runners and round tables with linens. The room is outfitted with plants, and Juniper supplies votives and all of the serving items.
For more, Jones calls on Alexis Wirt
Curtis of Alexis Floral, formerly Petal Pushers Floral Designs, who can create low tablescapes with flowers, fruit and other foliage. SoDel Concepts has a design team that handles most of clients’ décor requests, and Chesapeake Inn has a list of décor specialists. Some establishments allow customers to bring in their own items.
Note that many places will charge an additional fee if you require a lot of setup time.
Ask about entertainment policies
A restaurant is not a firehall or country club, which can accommodate large bands without the risk of annoying regular diners. You may need to rethink the venue if you want a five-piece band.
Juniper allows a DJ, or customers can connect to the venue’s sound system and play their own music.
Book ahead
Those planning a holiday party now may be out of luck. In October, Juniper’s
weekend calendar was booked well into 2024, and there are only so many weekends between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
More people are opting for weeknights or daytime hours to increase the odds of getting a desired date.
Give the restaurant a firm count
Most of us are guilty of forgetting
to RSVP by the required date. Unfortunately, the lax response has become an event planner’s worst nightmare. Don’t be that person. “Make sure your guests know there are deadlines, and stick to it,” Jones says. “It complicates things when you add this person or remove another.”
Enjoy the event
The advantage of booking a party in a restaurant is having more opportunity to enjoy yourself. As Goldberg puts it: “Find a restaurant that you like, set a number of people, a cost per person, décor, favors, music. You’re ready to go.” HC
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