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Benefits of Having an Outdoor Picnic Event this Spring

Posted on March 28, 2016June 17, 2026 by admin

Winter is finally over, and and the warm weather is here! Many of us have been cooped up in our homes for—at least what seems like—half of the year at this point. However, March 20th marked the first day of spring, and the snow will be giving way to blossoming flowers. Living in the northeastern part of the United States certainly has its perks. A long winter may not be one of those perks, but it is amazing to be able to watch the change of seasons each year. Although we here at Village Catering love every season, we understand…

How to Plan a Memorable Graduation Party

Posted on March 21, 2016 by admin

The days of class trips, pep rallies, practices, games, and talent shows are coming to an end for your son or daughter. In other words, it’s time to watch him or her graduate, and get the party planning started! If you want to have a memorable graduation party for your child, it’s important for you to remember that you keep him or her involved in the party planning. Some Things That You Will Also Need to Consider Are: When exactly the party will be held. You could have the party immediately after the ceremony, or you could plan it to…

5 Reasons You Should Consider an Event Planner

Posted on March 14, 2016 by admin

It is not out of the ordinary for people to think that professional wedding and/or event planners are going to be expensive. Well, unfortunately, they can be, and the harsh truth is that they also know the tips, tricks, and contacts that can save you time, stress, and money without sacrificing the quality of your event. They even provide full planning, month-of planning, and day-of coordination! Here are a handful of reasons you might want to hire an event planner 1. Save Money. Event planners often form relationships with suppliers. Because of this, they receive…

Things to Keep in Mind for Your Upcoming Spring Wedding

Posted on March 7, 2016October 3, 2022 by admin

Spring is less than 2 weeks away! Can you believe it? Here at Village Catering, we are more than excited for Daylight Saving Time and the official kickoff of the first day of spring! So, you know what that means, wedding season is right around the corner! You are “pretty sure” you got everything under control and in place for the big day. However, “pretty sure” might not cut it! To help all of you lucky couples who have been planning the big day for weeks, months, or years, here are some last minute things you should keep in mind…

How Early Should You Begin Planning Your Wedding?

Posted on February 29, 2016April 9, 2021 by admin

Now that you have gotten engaged, told your family and friends the exciting news, and picked out a few dates you both would like to get married on, the next thing you might be wondering is when you should begin planning.

3 Tips to Help You Have a Successful St. Paddy’s Day Party

Posted on February 26, 2016June 18, 2026 by admin

Here at Village Catering, food and party planning are two of our specialties. And, with St. Paddy’s Day just a couple of weeks away, we thought it was the perfect time to share some tips with our readers that will help them to both plan and execute a successful party not only this year, but for several down the road! As always, the first step to having a successful party will be to compile a list of guests, and then send out some St. Paddy’s Day invitations. If you decided—at the last moment, to have a get-together with family and…

How to Keep Kids Occupied at Your Wedding Reception

Posted on January 29, 2016February 8, 2023 by admin

If you and your fiancé made the decision to invite children to your wedding, you might want to think about some ways that you can keep them occupied throughout the reception. After all, there is no denying that wedding receptions are typically for adults and that young children can get restless and/or bored at both the ceremony and reception. If you were gracious enough to allow you friends and family members to bring their children to your wedding, here are some activities that you can consider that might help keep them occupied. Comedian, Clown, or Other Professional Children’s Entertainer. If…

Do You Need to Have an Open Bar at Your Wedding Reception?

Posted on January 28, 2016 by admin

Although a wedding reception is designed as an event to celebrate the bride and groom, the lovely couple should also know that it’s important to ensure that their guests can socialize, keep themselves occupied, and most of all, have fun! In fact, while great food and music are certainly essential for guests to enjoy themselves, giving them the chance to have some drinks throughout the night may be exactly what they need to keep conversations going, and the dance floor full the entire time. While serving beer and alcohol is the norm for most weddings, we know that some couples…

3 Tips to Help Make Your New Year’s Eve Party More Affordable and Fun

Posted on December 28, 2015June 18, 2026 by admin

While New Year’s Eve parties are simple to plan for some, other people, and especially individuals who are on a budget after hosting a big Christmas Eve or Day lunch/dinner party, may have a difficult time finding ways that they can make this party affordable but still fun. If you were looking for some ways to have an awesome party but not spend too much money, you should take some of the following tips into consideration: Ask your guests to make and bring some appetizers. If you want to do less grocery shopping and cooking, consider telling your guests that…

5 Tips to Help Make Your Christmas Lunch or Dinner Less Stressful

Posted on December 23, 2015 by admin

For many people, hosting Christmas lunch or dinner is one of the most stressful things that they will do all year. All of the shopping, decorating, planning, and, eventually, purchasing all of the food and cooking can be a harrowing process. But, there is hope. If you are looking for some tips to help make preparing that Christmas lunch or dinner a great deal less stressful than it has to be, consider some of the following: First and foremost, the road to having a less stressful lunch or dinner all begins with whether or not you have help. If you…