When planning an event with an eco-friendly mindset, choosing sustainable products is not only beneficial for the environment but also puts forth a positive image for your company and the event. Choosing sustainable alternatives minimizes the event’s carbon footprint and fosters a culture of environmental responsibility. Eco-friendly events are not only popular, they are required by some companies who are trying to reduce their carbon footprint. Here are the top 5 products to consider when planning your next event: 1. Biodegradable utensils and tableware 2. Compostable decorations 3. Reusable banners and signage 4. Recycled paper products 5. Eco-friendly cleaning supplies Biodegradable utensils and tableware are typically made from materials such as bamboo, agave, or cornstarch and are a great alternative to single use plastic. They decompose naturally and reduce the plastic waste that is produced by most events. Compostable decorations such as banners and signs can be made from recycled materials or natural fibers. Most reusable signs are durable and can be reused for many events. Consider signs that can be utilized at multiple events to help further reduce waste and keep items out of the landfills. Recycled paper products can be used for invitations, programs and other promotional materials to help conserve natural resources and reduce energy consumption with production. You may also want to consider using QR Codes with links to timelines to help in reducing waste. Finally, incorporating eco-friendly cleaning supplies or employing an eco-friendly cleaning company ensures that the post-event cleanup is as environmentally friendly as possible. Look for products that minimize the introduction of harmful chemicals into our ecosystems while promoting a healthier environment for your attendees and staff. Eco-Friendly Product/Supply Companies Worth Researching:
As event planners, we like to make tangible differences by reducing our event’s footprint and promoting sustainable practices in our communities. Does this article interest you? Reach out to BIG DEAL Company. For more industry tips and ideas, follow BIG DEAL Company on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
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11 Things Your Employees Wish You Knew About Company Summer Parties When the weather starts to warm up, many companies start thinking about their company summer party. How can you make sure that your party is a blast and not a dud? Here are eleven tips that your employees wish you knew. 1. Inclusive Planning: Employees appreciate when bosses consider diverse interests and preferences when planning the summer party, ensuring there's something enjoyable for most everyone. 2. Advance Notice: Providing ample notice for the summer party date allows employees to adjust their schedules accordingly and increases attendance and engagement. Plus, if you include families in the festivities, it helps give them time to free up their schedules as well. 3. Outdoor Venue: Most employees enjoy outdoor venues for summer parties, offering fresh air, sunshine and a change of scenery from the office or virtual work environment. 4. Family-Friendly Activities: Incorporating family-friendly activities allows employees to bring their loved ones, fostering a sense of community and work-life balance. 5. Variety in Food and Drinks: Offering a diverse range of food options, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, ensures all employees can enjoy the culinary experience. Likewise, a selection of beverages, including non-alcoholic options, caters to all preferences. It also adds to the feeling that this party is for everyone regardless of food/drink restrictions. 6. Interactive Entertainment: Interactive entertainment such as games, photo booths, or team-building activities adds a fun and engaging element to the party, that allows employees to relax and really get to know each other. 7. Music Selection: Bosses should consider diverse music preferences among employees and aim for a playlist that appeals to a broad audience, ensuring everyone can enjoy the ambiance. Consider music styles and even cultural differences to really make everyone feel represented. 8. Flexible Schedule: Allowing flexibility in the schedule, such as offering staggered start and end times, accommodates employees with personal commitments and ensures maximum participation. Plus, it gives a more casual feel that allows employees to come and go as they need. 9. Recognition and Appreciation: Taking the opportunity during the summer party to recognize and appreciate employees' hard work and achievements boosts morale and reinforces a positive company culture. Let them know that you value what they do and that the party is for them. 10. Safety Measures: Implementing safety measures, such as providing sunscreen, shade, and hydration stations, and even Band-Aids ensures employees can enjoy the party comfortably and safely, particularly in hot weather. 11. Feedback: Setting up a feedback mechanism post-party allows employees to share their thoughts and suggestions for improvement, ensuring future events better meet their preferences and expectations. Whether you plan it yourself or let an event planner like BIG DEAL Company plan the perfect summer party, the name of the game is inclusivity, appreciation, and most of all fun. Ultimately these gatherings are a chance to build a team that will care about each other and thus the overall success of the business. Have fun out there! As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC BIG DEAL Company was thrilled to help Western Midstream Partners (WES) with their family holiday party in Platteville, CO. We were charged with pulling together a way for families to connect and feel celebrated by their employer. What was required?
While we cannot share photos of all of the happy children and families - we can tell you that we accomplished our goal ---- a successful event and JOY spread to all who attended! As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC BIG DEAL Company was thrilled to assist with all of the details for this huge corporate holiday party for Western Midstream Partners (WES). For months we have been living in spreadsheets, contract negotiations and decorating strategy. Working on events with this level of detail is what we live for! Below is a general list of deliverables provided by BIG DEAL Company: •RFP to all eligible facilities and hotels •Presentation of available options to client for review •Contract negotiation •Event theme ideation •Theme presentation for selection •Invitation design •DJ/Band RFP •Research (vendors, venues, transportation, activities, dining) •Venue site visits •Hotel room block management •Decor/Rental research and planning •Event signage and printed materials •Itinerary creation •Vendor and activity booking •Vendor activity oversight onsite •Prize ideation and purchase •Gift giveaway management (drawing) •RSVP tracking management & guest communication •Parking management •Registration desk/ check-in •Event budget tracking •Full onsite event assistance by BIG DEAL team We loved pulling all of the wonderful vendors together that helped to make magic happen for the WES employees:
We appreciate companies like Western Midstream who find it important to celebrate their employees, and bring them together to bond and have some simple fun! We love bringing JOY to the job! As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LL The holiday season brings joy, laughter, and wonderful times of togetherness. It is also a notorious time when expenses tend to soar. At BIG DEAL Company, we understand the importance of planning for and enjoying the holidays without breaking the bank. We’ve come up with a list of savvy budgeting tips to help you navigate this festive season without compromising the cheer:
At BIG DEAL Company, we believe in enjoying the holidays to the fullest while being mindful of your finances. By following these budgeting tips, you can spread joy without the stress of overspending. Remember, the best gift is the love and warmth you share with those you love and care about. Happy Holidays from all of us at BIG DEAL Company! As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC When planning an event budget, decor can be a significant expense. If you're looking to throw a party to remember without blowing your life savings, consider these ways to save on decorations. 1. Invest in pieces that can be reused. Just like a capsule wardrobe, invest in decorative items that can be used again and again. Some classic items to consider:
2. Consider used instead of new. Check out sites like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor and even eBay to find items that might be for sale after an event. This can be a great way for you to recoup your costs once your event is over as well - and not have to worry about storage. 3. Rent instead of buy. You can rent everything from place settings and linens to lights and furniture at well-establish rental companies. If you are looking to host a large event, this may be the most effective way to ensure that you have enough matching pieces. Plus, the company will deliver and pick up, so you don't have to figure out what to do with 300 cloth napkins. 4. Utilize nature. Considering the time of year that you host your event, look to the outside world for inspiration and beauty. Cut evergreen boughs or dried grasses can make beautiful and inexpensive centerpieces, wooden slabs can be used for food displays and more! 5. Let food pull double duty. If you're serving food at the event, why not get more bang for your buck! A beautiful plated salad can add color to your table, or you could use a cake or a dessert table as a focal point in a larger room. The same goes for gifts and favors that can also be used as decor. 6. Light it up. Find ways to use light to your advantage - highlighting and covering up elements of your choosing. Candles, twinkle lights and lanterns to soften the edges of a rustic venue. Many strings of lights across the ceiling can create a wow factor, and carefully placed mirrors can reflect light to brighten spaces. 7. Choose cost-effective florals. Work with your florist to select more cost-effective options like mums, baby's breath and alstroemeria. Rather than covering the venue in flowers, select a few striking arrangements that will be sure to draw your guests' eyes. If you have a creative flair, choose supermarket flowers and put together your own! 8. Drape carefully. Low-cost fabrics like tulle can be used similarly to lighting to highlight and hide. Fabrics are a great way to add dimension to a blank canvas venue, cover less-than-perfect chairs or cover boxes to add height to centerpieces. 9. Develop a color palette. It can be difficult to find inexpensive decor all in the same color. By focusing on a group of colors rather than a single hue, you can make items coordinate rather than perfectly match. Found six black chargers in the office kitchen but need 10? Add in four silver for a harmonized blend of color. My Big Day has a Pinterest page with color palette inspiration for any event and every taste! 10. Or opt for monochromatic instead. If color coordination isn't your skill set, consider a one-color scheme instead. White is a classic and simple theme that is often the least expensive! Think you can't afford an event planner? Think again! BIG DEAL Company has creative ideas, in-house graphic designers and relationships with vendors that can help you stay on budget. Contact us today to learn more! DOWNLOAD BELOW
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