late-night snack options. Our event spe- cialists work with you to add all kinds of enhancements for bringing your vision to life."


In 2017, Hoelsworth observes that plan- ners have been going all out and look- ing at different ways to get attendees really excited about their event, and the holiday season is no different. “Just a few of these options include: dueling pianos, casinos nights, custom cocktails, photo booths, live music, and, of course, a cruise on the water."


Choosing the food, drinks, venue, AV services and entertainment are all very important elements when planning a holiday party, but another important ele- ment that really helps to set the tone (and the table) are the linens chosen for the event.


Michelle Harris, business development manager for Choice Party Linens, Inc., says that, when selecting tablecloths for an event, planners will need to know the actual size of the tables being used. “You also will need to decide the length of coverage, or ‘drop,’ that you would like to have,” she continues. “When selecting chair covers, you must be aware that there are different types of chairs - and within those types - there are different sized chairs.”


Holiday party at the Hyatt Bellevue in Philadelphia with lighting and effects by Synergetic Sound + Lighting; credit: Jennifer Childress Photography


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Requesting samples ensures that the planner will get exactly what they expected along with the fit that they need. “Samples of chair covers and linens will ensure that the end result is what the customer and planner are looking for,” notes Harris. “Our linen rental specialists are on call to advise and help select perfect linens for your design, and also to consult on sizing."


Jason Weldon of Synergetic Sound + Lighting


"Think about the holiday event from a guest’s point-of-view. What do you want the people that are attending to say as they are leaving? If you can have a good idea of what that mes- sage should be, you will have a really good idea where to spend the time and money throughout the planning process."


Linens are an important detail, and they can greatly change the overall atmos- phere of an event. What’s more, there is no other surface in an event space that is as easily changed with such little effort, time and expense, but at the same time yields dramatic and impressive results. “From chairs and guest tables to


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