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As an event planner, you must look for new and innovative venues to host your events. Our event space offers a unique and memorable backdrop for any occasion. Plus, our experienced team will work with you to ensure your event is successful.
Size of the Event Space
You can’t very well have a big party in a tiny space – unless you want your guests to be cramped and uncomfortable. But who wants that? Nobody, that’s who!
Determine how many people you plan to invite, and once you have the number, you can start looking for an event space that will comfortably accommodate all of your guests. And trust me, it’s worth taking the time to find the right size Venue.
Because there’s nothing worse than an overcrowded room – except maybe an empty one. Villa Ragusa gets you sufficient space for a crowd of 650 people, and that’s often more than you need.
Ambiance
The term “ambiance” can be challenging to define, but we all know it when we feel it. Whether planning a small dinner party or a large corporate event, the right atmosphere is essential for creating a memorable experience.
A converted warehouse might be perfect for an edgy fashion show, but it probably wouldn’t be ideal for a gala fundraiser. Likewise, an elegantly appointed ballroom might be just the thing for a black-tie affair, but it would be out of place at an outdoor concert. The key is to choose a space that complements the tone of your event.
Services and Amenities
When planning an event, you must ensure that the venue you choose has the right services and amenities to make your event a success. After all, you don’t want your guests to be left without a place to sit or not have enough outlets to charge their phones. And food and drink are essential for any event, so you’ll need to ensure a catering kitchen on-site.
Of course, if you’re planning a truly unforgettable event, you’ll want to choose a venue with all the bells and whistles, like a dance floor, state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, and an in-house event planner. Whatever your needs, Villa Ragusa has the services and amenities you need to make your event a success.
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Some of us find things we are good at late in life, which is okay. As author Rich Karlgaard refers to those that find their footing later in life, late bloomers, can have an advantage over others. They find their life’s passion. Mozart may have struggled as a teen and in his twenties, but he became a celestial genius.
The music genius quit his job and embarked on a journey that proved his life’s most productive and creative. Breaking free from convention seems tricky, but keep in mind that you’ll only regret the things you didn’t do more than those you did. So, if you have found something you’re good at, why not leap?
We are at an age where talent is recognized and leveraged to the maximum. You can leap and land just where skills are best utilized and succeed at something you’re happy doing.
Getting Started
Clarity of purpose and nerve is vital for people finding their own path later in life. In her classic, Aristotle’s Way, Edith Hall suggests that the formula to living a good life is becoming conscious of our talents, skills, and aptitudes and using our resources to make the most of them.
Discovering your authentic self takes effort and courage to lose sight of the dry land and sail into the unknown. Rich Karlgaard, the author of Late Bloomers, laments a culture steeped in early achievement, which inhibits us from our true passions. But it’s not too late to choose personal fulfillment over professional excellence. A dark horse will plod along for a long time before realizing they are on the wrong path of an unfulfilled life and making the change.
Celebrating the New Path
Finding something that sparks within us deserves celebration, and at Villa Ragusa, we know-how. You could be the next late bloomer. But more importantly, you find self-fulfillment in something you do – what’s more important than that? Celebrate with the few that believe in your ability to make the right choice and who will cheer you on the journey.
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While there are several pillars of adult independence, the first paycheck is definitely among the most important. Your first paycheck is a breath of fresh air, and a pair of wings rolled up in one. You can finally buy and do what you want. Getting paid for the first time is a major milestone, and most people remember it. So, why not spice this milestone with a celebration?
Like most other people, you have a long list of things to buy and debts to pay. But your first check is an important milestone and worth remembering. You’ll look back on your retirement and appreciate the journey from when you got your first paycheck through promotion and other phases in your professional life.
Here are Tips on Celebrating your First Paycheck:
Have Everyone Contribute towards the Celebration
As much as it is tempting to foot the bill on your own, don’t. Keep in the back of your head that you will need funds to survive through to your next paycheck. Don’t splurge everything on the celebration, or you’ll live to remember the day with a bitter taste in your mouth.
Instead, have close friends and family members contribute to the day. Depending on the amount of the paycheck, you can foot a slightly bigger portion but don’t get carried away.
Who to Invite
Your close friends and family are an obvious choice but have a limit on the attendees. Keep the circle small to reign in on the expenses.
A few of your current workmates are great to have at such a celebration, as they’ll help you during the probationary period. Use this opportunity to strengthen this relationship.
Whatever the size of the celebration, Villa Ragusa has the perfect event space to suit your taste. Contact us for more ideas on celebrations with friends.
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Once your kid has learned to walk and talk, the next important milestone is starting school.
Only a handful remember their first day at school. While everything else is foggy, you’ll remember the first gold star or award you earned for reading all the words correctly. That’s how we are; we remember achievements.
In the current society, education is as vital as the limbs, and what better way to emphasize that to the child than through a small party to celebrate the milestone. Your child will remember the day as a special one, and they’ll love the opportunity to learn and satisfy their curiosity. As social beings, we love celebrating achievements with others, so your child will do too.
Include Cakes, Chocolates and Sweets
Children know the importance of a day with the food, drinks, and people attending. Have the usuals such as celebration cake, biscuits, cookies, soft drinks and chocolates. Most importantly, have other kids attend (these will be their age-mates and colleagues in social groupings).
Crowns and Performers in Superhero Costumes
Make the day enjoyable through play and laughs. Professionals such as crowns with experience making children happy can be part of the celebration. Their magic tricks and jokes will engage the young audience.
Gifts
While the usual suspects such as confectionaries and toys are great to have at any party involving kids, insist on gifts associated with education. For example, relatives and friends can bring drawing books, educational games and toys, and others that may help the child develop an interest in education.
Location
Children love spacious and fun-looking spaces such as Villa Ragusa. Customize it based on an educational and fun theme, with small details emphasizing education and curiosity. You can have letters of the alphabet, vowels and animals. When they finally start school, the child will recognize these (an excellent way to jump-start their curiosity).
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Whether going to college, moving to a different state, studying abroad, or simply a desire to change scenery, we’ll find ourselves or our friends in need of a going-away party. Throwing a farewell party can be nerve-wracking; a lot is riding on the fact that this will be your guests’ last chance to eat, drink, and enjoy their time together (for a while). It’s difficult not to put a lot of pressure on yourself to host the poshest party possible when you have this mindset.
Insightful Tips You Should Imbibe
Writing the guest list is one of the most critical aspects of preparing a going away party. It affects other aspects of the party, such as how much food you’ll need, how many plates/utensils/cups you’ll need, and the ideal venue for the gathering. It may be easier to create categories when preparing a guest list. Sort your guests into categories: family, school pals, work friends, etc.
Having a theme will help you keep your party on track and make it easier to decide on the ideal décor and food. If your Relative is going off to college, decorate the party with the colors of their future school, for example.
It’s beneficial to have a few activities to keep your guests entertained. A photo booth is a fantastic and cost-effective way to bring fun to your party while also providing everyone with souvenirs of the moment enjoyed. Have ridiculous hats, spectacles, fake mustaches, and other props on hand, and then set your visitors loose! Other friends can function as photographers for the group of friends in the “booth” if you don’t have a camera or a tripod.
If you intend to host an unforgettable going away party and have no idea how to deal with it, consider giving Villa Ragusa a try. Our event management can make fulfilling your customized fun requests a breeze. Celebrate the moment, and let us handle the burden for you.
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Thinking of an event budget plan isn’t fun. Yet without an exhaustive comprehension of every dollar you spend, you’re setting yourself up to overspend without realizing it. Blowing a significant amount of your budget on beverages or entertainment may sound great. However, if nothing is left to promote your event, you may have difficulty looking for attendees to take those drinks or enjoy the scintillating entertainment.
Tracking every dime spent improves your return on investment of your event. Manage the associated costs at both the macro and micro levels. However, you do not need to be a mathematics or accounting whiz kid to make this happen. You only need to follow simple guidelines to keep your event management budgeting on track.
Tips to Ensure a Healthy Event Budget
Before the actual budget planning, it is good to think deeply and critically about the expense items and activities. If this event is not the first, bring up budgets on similar events in years past and start identifying the line items. Take note of how money was spent on these line items and observe the trends. The trends will give you a better picture of what needs to go, what needs more money, and how to correct past mistakes before moving to the current event budget plan.
Set specific goals on what you intend to achieve with the budgeting process. You may want to increase the money you receive from sponsors. Or spend less money to optimize spending. Whatever your preferences, your goals will keep you in check. Your budget is also part of your return-on-investment calculation.
It is wise to have an emergency fund. So working in some contingencies of within 5% to 25% into your budget gives you the ability to absorb shocks from unexpected costs like higher-than-anticipated event venue fees. This approach minimizes stress and ensures all go smoothly. At Villa Ragusa, we can help you plan your event needs at the ideal budget for you. Call us today to experience the best of professional expertise in event management.
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