PartyCharlie.com - Party Planning Tips

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

This month's party tips, are taken directly from my book; “Party Planning Secrets, The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” This month's excerpt, is from chapter 6, page 38 & 39.

Saving Money on Rentals and Disposable Ware.

Consider using disposable plates and plastic tumblers rather than china and glassware. Some disposable ware now comes with stylish designs.

It is less expensive to buy than glassware is to rent, and you don’t have to worry about cleaning or breakage charges. For some parties, it’s OK to mix plastic ware for food and glassware for beverage, or vice versa.

Go to www.partycharlie.com for offers on disposable ware shipped to your home.

If you’re renting equipment, dishware, or glassware, delegate someone to check each item before signing the delivery order. Unless you note the damaged or soiled pieces on the
delivery ticket before you sign it, you will be charged when the goods are returned.

If you’re renting plates, be sure to rinse them so they’re free of food before you return them. Rental companies often charge a cleaning fee for dried-on food.

Avoid late charges by returning all rental items on time.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

BEVERLY HILLS -- The Crown Jewels social club, a group of 50 philanthropic women in the Beverly Hills area who select their own Royal titles and meet four times a year for fun and frolic, held their annual Royal Purple Luncheon at Spagos in Beverly Hills last week. This years special guest speaker was Charlie Scola, aka Party Charlie, the renowned celebrity party planner, caterer, actor, author and columnist who shared his party planning secrets (from his new book) to the more than 80 purple-clad guests. The Board of the Crown Jewels includes President Gail Dauer; Vice President & Social Director Marci Weiner; Treasurer Marlene Ridgley; Secretary Eleanor Moscatel; plus Annie Lehrer and Grace Scherrer. Other members in attendance included Beverly Cohen (owner of the Four Seasons Hotel), Producer Loreen Arbus, Grace Robbins Barnes (former wife of Harold Robbins) and Shelly Sterling (wife of LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling). Members and guests enjoyed decorating champagne glasses and participating in a raffle that included Charlies book Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Party. Past guest speakers have included TV host Leeza Gibbons, Jackie Kallen (the First lady of Boxing), Broadway Producer and Author Sharleen Cooper Cohen, and Barbara Lazaroff, Co-Owner of Spago. For more information, please contact:

Bob Mazza | (310) 994-4847 | mazzaefx@earthlink.net

PHOTO CAPTION (LEFT TO RIGHT)

Members of The Crown Jewels social club surround special guest speaker Charlie Scola (aka Party Charlie) at their annual Royal Purple Luncheon at Spagos in Beverly Hills last week. Pictured (left to right): Gail Dauer, Annie Lehrer, Marlene Ridgley, PartyCharlie, Marci Weiner and Eleanor Moscatel.

PHOTO CAPTION (LEFT TO RIGHT)

Charlie Scola (aka Party Charlie) presents an autographed copy of his new book "Party Planning Secrets: the Ultimate Guide to a Successful Party" to Wolfgang Puck during a special luncheon appearance for the Crown Jewels social club at Spago's. Also pictured is Charlie's and actress Tasha Tacosa.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Monday, March 29, 2010

“Party Planning Secrets, The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Chapter 6, page 37 & 38.

Saving Money on Your Venue:

If you’re having a large party for which you need a venue other than your home, consider lower-cost alternative locations like local parks, community centers, church and synagogue social halls, lodges, or clubs, or call your local Chamber of Commerce for information about other venues.

In terms of renting locations, Fridays and Sundays are usually less in demand than Saturdays. Some facilities will discount their rates on thesedays, so ask for the discount.Book your venue in advance. You can often avoid extra fees for booking early. If you’re booking a venue at the last minute and
the hall is available, ask for a special deal. The venue management would much rather have someone use the space than let it go empty.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Charlie Scola, aka... PartyCharlie is roaring into March like a lion! Last Sunday I appeared on the TV Guide Channel’s hottest show, “The Fashion Team,” with host Daphne Brogdon.

And things just keep getting more exciting… I am featured in this month’s issue of “Every Day – with Rachael Ray Magazine. Click on the picture below to read the article, or run to the nearest newsstand, and pick up one, or a dozen, or more copies…

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Monday, February 22, 2010

This month's party tips, is taken directly from my book; “Party Planning Secrets, The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” This excerpt is from chapter 6, page 35.

Money – How to Save It and Tips on Getting Discounts - Part 2

Choose the day of your party wisely. Most services (including catering, venue and equipment rentals, and entertainment) usually cost more on Saturdays and during high-demand seasons. By avoiding the dates listed in Chapter 9, “Date and Time – The
Best Choice for Your Party,” you may be able to get better prices.

Hold your event in the late afternoon or late evening. That way you can serve cocktails and hors d’oeuvres rather than a full meal. Remember, you’ll need to indicate on your
invitations that it’s a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres party so guests are aware it’s not a dinner party.

Having an early afternoon event may include a full lunch, but you’ll save money on beverages. Alcohol consumption is significantly lower
during an afternoon event versus an evening event.

Merchants pay a fee to process a credit card transaction. Ask rental companies and service providers for a discount if you pay in cash. Always get a receipt.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Charlie Scola, affectionately known as PartyCharlie, is available to entertain your club, or charity.

Speaking dates are limited, and going fast – ACT NOW!

Fun Benefits:

Entertaining: PartyCharlie engages the whole group!

Interactive: Learn fun decorating ideas that’s sure to WOW the crowd!

Educational: Learn time, and cost cutting secrets!

Learn Marketing: It’s not just a PARTY! Make it a marketing event, for your charity, club, or employees!

The Bonus!

Learn to create the Energy, and keep it going. to have an OUTRAGEOUSLY SUCCESSFUL EVENT OR PARTY!

Make your event uplifting for your guests, or employees... One that they will remember!

Please E-mail your request to: speakingengagements@charliescola.com

Include, date, club, charity, or company, and location, time, and approximate number of guests.

Some of the groups PartyCharlie has presented to:

Stray Cat Alliance

Sherry Lansing Humanitarian Awards

The Hals Awards

Make a Wish Foundation, Greater L.A.

Rotary of Century City

Greystone Mansion Women’s Luncheon

Children’s Hospital

Beverly Hills Women’s Club

UCLA Business Club

Sand and Sea Speakers Club

Rotary of Malibu

And many more!

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Monday, January 18, 2010

This month's party tips, is taken directly from my book; “Party Planning Secrets, The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Given the economy, it's a perfect way to start the new year. This excerpt is from chapter 6, pages, 34, & 35.

Money – How to Save It and Tips on Getting Discounts - Part 1

Here’s the deal — money isn’t funny, and you won’tbe laughing if you spend more than you have to. Use my
book as a party-planning guide rather than hiring a party planner. Trust yourself. You can throw the PartyCharlie Perfect Party. Here are some general tips:

Consider co-hosting your party with friends or relatives. A joint party takes some coordinating, but sharing in costs can really make it worthwhile.

Consider the number of guests carefully. The enthusiasm of throwing a party coupled with wanting to make sure you have plenty of guests can make for a longer guest list and a greater expenditure than need be.

The length of the party directly correlates with how much money you’ll spend on food, beverages, disposable ware, and any staff/labor you may need. You don’t need to have a party for six or seven hours. A typical party runs about four hours, weddings about five hours.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!