company picnic

Picnic Season is Here!!!

10:19 AM

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Our favorite season is picnic season and it's on the horizon. Company picnics are not only fun but they bring an incredible sense of comradery and cohesion among teams. Many clients use their yearly event as a way to thank their employees for all of their hard work and dedication, and what they find is that people work harder when they feel appreciated. To kick off your company picnic, here are some of our favorite additions starting with a multi-talented stilt walker! What better way to welcome guests than with this larger than life entertainer?

DJ, MC, disc jockey, master of ceremonies, music, entertainment

The lifeline of any event is your DJ/MC. He will entertain the kids with DJ games, make announcements and make sure the event is flowing smoothly. 

mister softee, ice cream, shakes, sundaes, event treats, event catering

Everyone loves Mister Softee! When you bring this to your event all your guests feel like a kid again...and let's be honest, what else says "summer" better than ice cream?

cotton candy, sweets, snacks, event catering

For all your other sweet lover guests we offer cotton candy freshly spun. 
photobooth, photo station, photos, event photo booth

Keep the memories of the day with our portable and open photobooth. This system can go anywhere and our props can be catered to your theme or company. 

pop-a-shot

Open games like this pop-a-shot is perfect for guests both young and old. It's easy and fun.

catering

Charity Spotlight: Place of Hope

9:48 AM

diamonds, decor, sparkly decor, rhinestone centerpiece
Place of Hope is an organization in the Palm Beach, Florida area that is dedicated to helping abused and neglected children. They aim to keep siblings together in foster care and provide transitional housing to families in need. The organization also offers safe transitioning for human trafficking victims. This non-profit helps so many so it is our honor to have been a part of their yearly fundraising gala. 


catering, hors d'oeuvres, food, event catering

The food was modern and delicious and beautifully arranged. 

crystal centerpiece, hanging crystals, fancy decor

crystal centerpiece globe, candle centerpiece

The decor was filled with rhinestones and sparkle. This opulent look set the tone for the night to raise the most money possible. 

hula hoop entertainment, circus entertainment, LED performer
circus performer, hula hoop entertainment

The entertainment matched the decor of mesmerizing, memorable and momentous. Our circus like performers took an average hula hoop and made it spectacular. These award winning performers bought a wow factor to the gala and kept the guests attention. 

lamborghini, car, sports car

And what says opulence more than a Lamborghini?

Terry Vogel, Lisa Rivera, Place of Hope

As always, our expert event management team executed the night perfectly!


casino

Best Fundraising Tips!

9:20 AM

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Fundraising events are so important to non-profit organizations. Often times, one event is responsible for a large portion of their yearly budget. Because of this, we take these events seriously. We know how much is riding on one night. Event Kings is there to make sure everything is perfect so the client can focus on one thing; raising as much money as they can at one event. Throughout the years, experience has shown us a few tricks that make this happen. 

Tip #1: Make it a memorable evening.
Shown above, our customized stilt walkers stood in front of the stage while the director gave her speech. They were an interactive part in giving information about the non-profit and all of the important work they do. When guests remember the event they will be more likely to return the following year.

centerpieces, decor, floral design

Tip #2: Choose your decor budget wisely. 
All fundraising events monitor their budget so they can make the most profit. When it comes to decor make sure you spend your budget dollars wisely. One tip is to mix up the centerpieces with high and low options. Another idea is to incorporate the logo of the event wherever possible. Lastly, be creative with your decor so it ties into the theme of the event. 

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Tip #3: Splurge on an unforgettable entertainer. 
For some donors fundraising galas are a frequent occurrence. Make yours stand out with an amazing and unique entertainer or show. Event Kings has so many unbelievable entertainers to make your event one everyone will remember. 

chinese auction, silent auction, auction prizes

Tip #4: When getting raffle prizes make sure to know your audience. 
One key part of fundraising is a raffle. Prizes are donated and then raffled off to make the most money. Make sure your prizes are ones your guests will pay for. For example, sports memorabilia is wonderful at a youth fundraiser. 

casino, black jack, poker, roulette, craps

Tip #5: Sponsorship, sponsorship, sponsorship!
When planning a fundraiser the best way to maximize profits is to have most of the event sponsored before one ticket is sold. A great way to do that is have companies (or families) sponsor casino tables. Event Kings will create a framed sign for the table or better yet, we can customize the felt for
 those high tier donors. 

black jack, inner lit casino tables

Tip#6: Make everything custom.
For a breast cancer fundraiser we made everything pink, including the casino tables, chips and the casino dealer's bow ties! Every detail was considered to make certain the cause of the event was not communicated effectively. 

70's theme

Event Spotlight: Keyfood Tradeshow

3:05 PM

balloon decor, balloon arch, roller skaters, disco dancers, Richard Simmons, 70's theme, trade show

This year's Keyfood mega trade show held at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum was themed 70's mania! Our decor and entertainment set the tone for this year's theme. Our rainbow arch and tie-dye balloons were the perfect wow statement for the entrance along with disco dancers, roller skaters and even Richard Simmons! 

disco dancers, stilt walkers, custom entertainment, entertainment

Our larger than life stilt walker disco dancers wore customized costumes for the event. They made a splash in the extra large venue. 

contortionist, disco ball, entertainment

Our center lit stage held performances. This one was by our expert contortionist who performed on a mirrored disco ball. 



roller skating, disco ball, entertainment


Our disco themed roller skaters skated around all day interacting with guests and keeping the groovy feel of the event stayin alive. 




Capitale NYC

Event Spotlight: Pajama Program 2018

11:56 AM

Capitale NYC, fundraising, gala, nonprofit, pajama program

One of our favorite events of the year is for Pajama Program. This amazing nonprofit donates pajamas and books to children in shelters or group homes. They believe this simple act for many is a profoundly important ritual for those in need. Changing into pajamas and reading a book before bed impacts children's quality of sleep and leads to days that are rested and ready for learning. Read more about this wonderful organization here.

This year, the theme was "Love is the best light to read in all year round." To bring this theme to life fairy lights accented every centerpiece and was incorporated into the performer's costumes. 
calla lilies, fairy lights, fall centerpiece, fall flowers

The centerpieces were themed for all four seasons. We represented winter, spring, summer and fall and as mentioned, each piece had fairy lights incorporated into them. The fall piece was made of cylinders holding flame calla lilies and ruby mokara orchids. The middle had orange fairy lights and fall leaves were scattered around the table.

winter flowers, winter centerpiece, winter decor, hydrangea, lantern centerpiece

The winter piece was a lantern filled with blue fairy lights on top of a bed of white hydrangea, crystal branches, dusty miller leaves, snowy pinecones and silver netted spheres. 

spring flowers, tulips, cherry blossom, cylinder centerpiece, spring theme, orchids

The spring centerpiece included cylinders filled with flowering branches, tulips and green orchids. The middle piece had moss and fairy lights. 

summer flowers, sunflowers, moss, lantern centerpiece, hydrangea, yellow and green centerpiece

Summer was represented with a lantern filled with fairy lights on top of a bed of green hydrangea, sunflowers, yellow roses, yellow craspedia, solidago and moss spheres. It also had butterfly accents.


Guests were greeted with our Spring and Summer stilitwalkers. These costumes were custom made for the event. 

fall event, fall performer, event entertainment

winter performer, winter entertainer, winter theme, fairy lights

 Inside, the guests enjoyed our fall and winter performers on pedestals and over the entranceway.

step and repeat, photo station, open photo booth

Our open photo booth was a big hit and used their step and repeat as a backdrop. 

event entertainment, summer entertainment, spring entertainment, fall entertainment, winter entertainment

event entertainment, summer entertainment, spring entertainment, fall entertainment, winter entertainment

event entertainment, summer entertainment, spring entertainment, fall entertainment, winter entertainment

All four of our performers went on stilts during the reception and went throughout the tables and then in front of the stage. Each one of them held a sign that read I am the light of their particular season. They, along with the centerpiece and coordinating linens, really drove home the theme. 

capitale nyc, venue, Bowery, New York City

As always, our friends at Capitale were a pleasure to work with and provided a 
stunning venue to be in!

Corporate

Get the Most out of Your Company Picnic

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When companies host a picnic for their team it always turns out to be a great investment. Each year we see employees leave happy, feeling appreciated and motivated to work hard for their employer. It gives our team at Event Kings a sense of pride to be able to bring world class catering, games, attractions, entertainment and event management to the corporate world.
Here are a few tips to make this year's picnic amazing!
Don't Forget the Kids
If a company chooses to include the families of their team members make sure to have activities and entertainment for them as well. Our carnival games attract kids of all ages and with prizes for participation everyone has fun! It's also a good idea to offer a craft that acts as a keepsake as well.




 Make It A Team Event
When companies combine teambuilding into their picnic they see more return on their investment. Games and challenges that encourage teams to work together achieves a few goals; one being that it brings staff from various departments together for a day. Another great benefit is that it forces teams to flex their problem solving skills while having fun.


Bring In Something Different
It shows your team you care when you change things up each year. The same old picnic can keep guests complacent. Our giant billiards is just one example of an attraction that is new and fun for everyone.

How will you picnic this year?



Bubble Act

What is Your WOW Factor?

10:21 AM

What makes an event truly memorable? For some its the food, the dancing or the decor. For most it's something they have never seen before! That unforgettable moment is usually created by a form of entertainment that is unique and amazing. This becomes especially important at events that are asking for donations and that want to make their guests feel truly important. Gala fundraisers and employee recognition events greatly benefit from that WOW factor entertainment.


When we were asked to produce an event at Capitale in NYC the theme was "Sky's the Limit" and instantly we envisioned our aerialist performers hanging from the 65 foot high ceilings. The amazing mini shows throughout the night brought the party to a new level. Guests raved about the performances for days after the event. 

We upgraded an average Sweet 16 to a memorable event with this larger than life stilt walker for this Roaring 20's theme. Her presence excited the guests and got them up and on the dance floor. 

For a corporate holiday party with an Alice in Wonderland theme, we had a live table! This Queen of Hearts inspired live statue stood with the cocktail hour food and livened up the event. 
At a grand opening of new development, we had a bubble performer!
What will be your WOW factor at your event?


backyard

If April Showers Bring May Flowers, What do May Flower’s Bring?

3:21 PM

Communions!

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Event Kings understands that it’s memories that define your life. The way in which we produce events adheres to the philosophy that it’s the small details that really make those big moments special. So this May, when your family is ready to come together and celebrate the blessed sacrament of communion, Event Kings should be your first call. Our expertise ensures that your little one’s big day runs smoothly so you can get back to doing the important things – making beautiful memories with your families.
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From backyard affairs to restaurants and catering halls, adding the services of a professional event planner is crucial. It’s important to have an expert on site to coordinate the events so that you can be present during this special time.
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Kids love our creatively produced events. From custom candy bars to to face painting and airbrush tattoos there is plenty of age appropriate entertainment options. Adding a DJ is another way to engage all of your guests and entertain the children. Let this day be an unforgettable one. Event Kings has access to the best event enhancements and execute your visions flawlessly. Spend that special day making beautiful memories instead of trying to do it all alone!
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Happy Spring! From our family to yours.

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