~ Some Notes for the Coming Season ~
Brought to you by Rick of The Private Professionals
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We recently marked our sixth year in operation. Averaging around 240 parties / year, we've learned a lot & continue to progress as the months press forward. Indeed, we not only handle parties for our valued clients but have now moved into hosting events of our own.
This past October we held our annual ball for just over 650...
Presenting "CIRQUE" - an enticement of the mind, body, & spirit...
Inspired by the beauty & intrigue of Cirque du Soliel, this year's ball brought together some of the area's very best models, fashion, DJ's, & live entertainment - all accented in one of the city's most lavish venues. Trumped as a lavish affair & marquee event for the DC scene, it has since been recognized on a national scale as well. Indeed, it was nothing short of pure magic. Next year we'll continue this tradition & will be adding special functions for business networking as well.
Presenting "CIRQUE" - an enticement of the mind, body, & spirit...
Inspired by the beauty & intrigue of Cirque du Soliel, this year's ball brought together some of the area's very best models, fashion, DJ's, & live entertainment - all accented in one of the city's most lavish venues. Trumped as a lavish affair & marquee event for the DC scene, it has since been recognized on a national scale as well. Indeed, it was nothing short of pure magic. Next year we'll continue this tradition & will be adding special functions for business networking as well.
In coordination w/ The Private Pro's, just imagine what we can do for you…
Please Note: due to a significant increase in the cost of marketing we've been forced to raise our rate to $36/hour per person working. However, we continue our tradition of offering a premium service for the area & remain competitive in the market.
As such, this season I'm sticking with our core team & will only be staffing up a small degree for the Holidays (it's imperative that we only work with quality partners so we prefer to run with a lean staff of TRUE professionals). Consequently, December is booking fast so please book your party soon.
Something to keep in mind, the holiday's bring a HUGE rush to everyone's schedule (both Fall & Winter). Your guests will often be deciding between 2-3 parties at any given time. It might be a good idea to consider something on a Friday or Sunday vs. the traditional Saturday if you can swing it. And always send a "save the date" early.
Finally, we'd like to offer a few notes to make your party even more special.
I've discovered how flexible Raspberry Lemonade is as a mixer. It's AWESOME w/ Ciroc Wild Berry Vodka or Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka. It also blends well w/ Malibu for something different.
Another fun thing to play with is Lemonata by San Pellegrino (it's basically a sparkling water lemon drink). This makes a blend w/ either V.S. grade Cognac or Sweet Tea Vodka. Equally well as a nice twist on classic designer martinis.
The classics make for great holiday drinks too - Cosmo's garnished w/ Cranberries & Orange Rind. Apple Martini's make a comeback when garnished w/ a cherry (the green & red elements just look festive). Pomegranate Martini's are always a favorite as well. But hey, it's cold outside so don't forget the hot cider & Capt. Morgan Spiced Rum or Hot cocoa w/ Rumplemintz.
A fun twist is also the Holiday Pain Killer: Pineapple, Coconut, & Orange w/ Rum & Malibu shaken hard served up w' a dash of nutmeg… Yum!
How about something more festive like Champagne w/ a good splash of Limoncello? Garnish w/ a twist for appearance & appeal.
On the buffet, nothing sparkles or adds a touch of elegance like a string of white X-mas lights snaking through your favorite dishes. It adds a beautiful glow & touch of festive elegance to any setting. Also, placing small boxes or dishes under the table cloth can add height, depth, & dimension for a more professional look. Toss in some greenery & pinecones for a perfect blend of holiday accent & you've created a beautiful buffet that would perfectly accent your offerings!
Another fun thing to play with is Lemonata by San Pellegrino (it's basically a sparkling water lemon drink). This makes a blend w/ either V.S. grade Cognac or Sweet Tea Vodka. Equally well as a nice twist on classic designer martinis.
The classics make for great holiday drinks too - Cosmo's garnished w/ Cranberries & Orange Rind. Apple Martini's make a comeback when garnished w/ a cherry (the green & red elements just look festive). Pomegranate Martini's are always a favorite as well. But hey, it's cold outside so don't forget the hot cider & Capt. Morgan Spiced Rum or Hot cocoa w/ Rumplemintz.
A fun twist is also the Holiday Pain Killer: Pineapple, Coconut, & Orange w/ Rum & Malibu shaken hard served up w' a dash of nutmeg… Yum!
How about something more festive like Champagne w/ a good splash of Limoncello? Garnish w/ a twist for appearance & appeal.
On the buffet, nothing sparkles or adds a touch of elegance like a string of white X-mas lights snaking through your favorite dishes. It adds a beautiful glow & touch of festive elegance to any setting. Also, placing small boxes or dishes under the table cloth can add height, depth, & dimension for a more professional look. Toss in some greenery & pinecones for a perfect blend of holiday accent & you've created a beautiful buffet that would perfectly accent your offerings!
Keep in mind that parties with a larger crowd usually translates to limited seating so your best option is for more finger food or items that don't require much work & effort to cut. If you're only offering a dessert buffet then be sure to mention that in your invites. Often people won't eat expecting to grab a bite at your party.
If there's anything we can do to be of assistance then please don't hesitate to call.
Rick D~
The Private Pro's
Rest well mom, I love you...
City Guide:
You may have noticed we now have a section called "City Guide" - a value added feature which offers a full listing of the area's many social & professional organizations (as well as several regional resources). We simply include this as a way to show a bit of appreciation for your support. Check it out: City GuideEmail: Rick@ThePrivateProfessionals.com
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