Monthly Archives: July 2018

Getting the details right at a women’s day conference

August 9th is the celebration of Women’s Day and a number of events are hosted in relation to this commemorative day.

In order to host a conference specific to Women’s Day you may want to consider some elements to make it a memorable occasion. In most cases, a conference of this sort is aimed at women only so there are a number of factors that need to be considered as well.

Time of day: Host your conference at breakfast or lunch, as it is always best for women specifically as they usually have commitments in the evening and many also do not like to travel alone at night.

Food: The food you provide will also be determined by the time of day you host the conference. You may also want to consider a high tea style breakfast where pastries and eats are situated on each table and waiters serve tea and coffee. This is also a nice setup for the ladies to interact with one another.

Décor: When it comes to a ladies-only function, it is always best to choose décor that is feminine with floral accents. Incorporating a theme is also a way of breaking the ice between ladies that are not familiar with each other. Themes such as “Mad Hatter” have come up at many a function and encourage the ladies to don a hat of some sort, however other themes such as vintage, denim and diamonds and others have also been popular. The ideas are endless.

Entertainment: It is always best to incorporate some sort of entertainment if the women are being addressed by a keynote speaker. This could be in the form of a female comedian, singer or similar. If there is an auction taking place, it is always good nature to inform the ladies upon invitation so that they are able to prepare in advance. The same would apply for a fundraiser.

“If planning a women’s day conference is on the cards for you this year, then these few tips should assist in making the day a success. At Royal Palm Hotel we have all the necessities, and professional experience to make any function flow smoothly,” Says Simon Bailey (General Manager of Royal Palm Hotel).

For more information on where to host your women’s day event, contact Royal Palm Hotel on 031 581 8000

Young, Wild & Free – Creating a wedding your inner child would be proud of!

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Weddings in this day and age tend to feature elements that can be out of the norm, making them extra memorable, having guests recall it years after.

Your wedding should not be the product of what others expect you to have, but should be a reflection of you and your spouse-to-be, especially when it comes to the finer details.

Adding exciting elements into your wedding could be in the form of entertainment, the food, the cake, the décor and even the type of wedding you host.

If you have just said “yes” and are in the process of setting a date and choosing a theme; has the thought of childhood favourites come into mind? Well here are some childhood favourites used by other couples to incorporate their inner child into their special day – giving guests a taste of all the things the bride and groom enjoyed while growing up.

For entertainment, games such as giant Jenga, Croquet, giant chess and even a ring toss have featured as a means of entertaining the guests during the photo shoot interval between the wedding ceremony and reception.

The décor at some weddings have included a full picnic-style set up; Lego table numbers, a sweet bar, an ice cream bar with toppings and even fairy-tale-style table decorations such as a horse and carriage favour for a fairy-tale wedding, to name a few. Some have even gone as far as a Star Wars themed wedding with lightsabers and Jedi’s incorporated.

At any wedding, the food is always one of the most important aspects and the feature that many guests remember for years’ to come.

The cake can be that of a Rice Krispies cake, princess castle cake or may even have fun figurines as the cake topper such as superman and wonder woman. In some cases, the bride and groom opt not to have a traditional tiered cake, but create a donut tower for guests to eat from.

Weddings with a twist can also include slush puppies, candyfloss, a piñata and more. Many venues also provide different ideas for bridal couples to consider when hosting their wedding at their venue. If the wedding venue is an outdoor venue, or partially outdoor, then the use of sparklers or glow sticks by the guests during the first dance has become quite a popular addition.

A wedding is a personal affair, so it can feature just about anything your heart desires, so contact Granny Mouse Country House & Spa to discuss what you have in mind and they will do their best to make it happen.

“We have had numerous weddings at our hotel, some of which have been out of the ordinary such as a  vintage picnic wedding next to the Lions River, a cocktail wedding, bride’s arriving in hot air balloons and some even incorporating moulded fondant mice as cake toppers,” says Sean Granger (General Manager of Granny Mouse Country House & Spa).