Art of the Event: Complete Guide to Designing and Decorating Special Events provides event planners with professional-level information that explains how to decorate a location for a special event. From assessi

ng the client's decor needs at an event to staying within a client's budget, Art of the Event is a practical guide to designing and decorating events and celebrations from ten to 2,000 guests.

Contents

Principles, Process and Practices

1. Principles of Design
2. Design and Decoration Practices
3. The Venue
4. Resources
5. Profit and Loss

The Decorative Elements

6. Backdrops and Props
7. Decorating with Flowers
8. Fabulous Fabric Décor(30 pages)
9. Balloons in Bloom
10. The Art of Light
11. Other Fabulous Decorations

The Universe of Special Events

12. Charities and Non-Profit Events
13. Corporate Celebrations and Ceremonies
14. Milestones & Social Events
15. Wonderful Weddings
16. Festivals, Fairs and Spectacles

Appendices

• Typical Request for Proposal
• Contact Sheet
• Event Themes
• Typical Event Proposal
• Site Inspection Checklist
• Electrical Formula
• Balloon Helium Charts
• Labor Rate Calculation
• Displaying The Flag
• Lighting Equipment And Vocabulary

Index

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