Essential Party Tips
Here are a few articles from the experts at Essential to help you plan your next party like a pro.
Graduation day is near for local high school and college graduates – and what better way to celebrate their hard work, achievements and future than hosting a party dedicated to them? Here are some ideas we've gathered from over 16 years of helping plan graduation parties for clients and our own families!read more »
As scary as it sounds, with careful planning and help from the right sources, planning your wedding can be one of the most fun and enjoyable experiences of your life. So where do you start? Here are some tips and ideas that will help you get the ball rolling on your wedding plans.read more »
Although planning a bar mitzvah may seem like a challenging task, if you stay organized and plan ahead, you're sure to pull off a wonderful event the celebrates this momentous occasion in style. Here are a few tips from event expert Jen Delaye of JDK Catering to help you get started. read more »
Party planner extraordinaire Jen Delaye, President and Owner of JDK Catering, says that you can avoid the holiday "bah humbugs," though, by planning ahead and staying organized. Here are her tips for throwing a successful holiday party.read more »
How can you get through your holiday office party without the worry of embarrassing moments (or even worse, pictures) coming back to haunt you? Here are some tips from expert party planner Jen Delaye, President and Owner of JDK Catering, to help you survive.read more »
Want to host a SuperBowl party that will make you the envy of the neighborhood (even those pesky neighbors that won tickets to the actual game)?! With a little pre-party planning and creativity, you'll be on your way to SuperBowl (party) fame.read more »
How can you make sure your summer starts off right? Here are some of the tips from local catering expert (and party planner extraordinaire) Jennifer Delaye of JDK Catering that will make sure your Memorial Day – and other summer outings for that matter – go off with a bang.read more »
What other day but the 4th of July can you expect to have fun in the sun, enjoy a cookout with family and friends, and watch a spectacular fireworks display from just about anywhere? As you gear up to host friends and family for the big backyard July 4th bash, here are a few ideas to help make sure your cookout goes off with a bang!read more »
Special events look their best when you know how to match the right linens with your tables. Our linen size chart will help you get the look you want, from festive to formal.read more »