A complimentary shuttle service will be available for pick-up and drop-off. Inside the exquisite party, VIP tables will be available for purchase to further heighten the incredible experience. E-mail info@brinkevents.ca for more details on these unique services.

To purchase tickets or learn more, visit CODE: NYE 2013 – WINTER WONDERLAND.

For more info on the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, visit their website.

When planning your next party, there is a lot to consider. To create a harmonized event that you and your guests won’t forgot, the venue, décor, and floral design must work together to create an unbelievable presentation. Start with your vision, examine your ideas, and choose a venue that will work together with your vision. It’s the venue that will set the stage for everything else.

Make a Statement

Whether or not you’re on a budget, I always tell my clientele to make an impact! How do you create an impact? Simple… think theatre. Tell a story – make them “oooo” and “awww”, and work your way through the event before it actually occurs. Concentrate on 2 or 3 focal areas in your room – and go mad! It’s better to focus energy on specific areas of interest than sporadically placing arrangements around a room – only to be lost in a sea!

How do you choose areas of interest? Consider everything, but start at the beginning. Walk yourself through the venue. Ask yourself, “Where will your guests be entering from?” Maybe you want to intrigue your guests right away with a pathway of lined vases, flowers, and candles, directing them to the entrance. Then maybe you want to “wow” them with a beautiful floral entrance sculpture, setting the stage for what’s to come.

Moving on, consider the flow of traffic. How will the room function during the event? Can you create a climax? Remember to think like a book – there’s a beginning, middle, and end. Will there be separate lounge areas with different themes? Are there any architectural details already existing in the space to be enhanced? Think 3 dimensional as well. Look at the walls, ceiling height, mantles, fountains, etc… Can you utilize space by suspending flowers from up above? Is the mantle a focal in the room? Could you beautify it with a scape of flowers and candles?

Floral Design visually engages your guests, promoting positive energy and good moods. There is always a sense of luxury in a room when Floral Design is present, ultimately making any room much more presentable.

Working closely with a professional floral designer will ensure your theme comes together. She/he will be able to generate ideas you may have not thought possible. Of course, there are many ideas and directions to go. Your designer will assist in getting the right look for your event.

This post was written by Tina Barabonoff of Platinum Floral Designs. You can also check her out on Facebook!

> Others areas of discussion and opposing views include:

• Number of applications per month
• Liquor pricing
• Quantities
• Inability for companies to charge
• Serving hours

Most liquor licensing terms are sensible and realistic. However, some are a bit archaic and may need revision soon. From the point-of-view of the the liquor board, they’re simply trying to control the sale and consumption. This is understandable as lack of control would cause major problems. There is a fine balance between allowing special licensing and dealing with disorganized liquor events. There is no definite solution, but concessions should be made from both sides to ensure the longevity of great local events and responsible consumption.

Brink Events is very well-versed in all facets of Special Occasion Liquor Licensing. If you or your company needs help dealing with a special occasion licensing issue, please contact us at (250) 882-9691 or e-mail us at info@brinkevents.ca.

What can you expect and why is this different from every other New Year’s event? Nowhere else in the city will you be able to party in a museum with a black tie dress code and champagne in hand. Rather than paying $30 or $40 for your typical lackluster club experience, spend $50-70 to socialize with the city’s affluent and elite in a unique venue. In addition, you will receive champagne, premium appies all night, cigars, complimentary coat service, and much more. Don’t expect much from the clubs beyond line-ups and headaches.

CODE private parties are targeted at the 25+ crowd looking for an upscale experience and a sophisticated social scene. Expect unique venues like mansions, castles, yachts, penthouses, and more. In the case of CODE: NYE 2012, the Maritime Museum provides the social backdrop for this distinguished night. Each element of the private party will be focused around showcasing the venue and profiling the history of this nautical museum. Without a doubt, it will be premier party for New Year’s Eve 2012 in Victoria… and may likely be the party of the year. Expect big things. Expect surprises…

The ability to visualize all elements of an event before the event itself is important. Mentally rehearsing the actual sequence development over and over will help identify problem spots ahead of time, while providing adequate planning to minimize potential day-of complications. In essence, the more variables that can be taken out of the equation, the better the chances of success and the lower the chances of problems.

When I get an inquiry about an event, I usually begin by visualizing the surroundings and the backdrop (AKA the venue). For specificity sake, I envision the different venues around Victoria BC. Is the event more suited for the museum as a backdrop, or perhaps a more casual setting such as a hall? Other important factors such as rental cost, capacity, and liquor licensing obviously play a important role as well. But in my mind, when painting the perfect event, you must start with the canvas of choice.

So what is event planning really? Different people may offer different view points, but I firmly believe that the concept reaches beyond surface planning into the creation of ambiance. Generating a certain feeling among attendees will provide a much richer experience, and ultimately produce a much more successful event. Simply put, Brink Events believes event planning is “ambiance creation through visualization”.

As the sophistication and complexity of the CODE series progresses, events will be become more and more surreal – almost dream-like. All venues will be carefully selected to provide the utmost social backdrop for an event that cannot be imagined by the simple mind. The concept of mediocrity does not apply here.  Purity and perfection will create awe and intrigue. Stimulating the mind and redefining purpose will ensure that these events become more than a social night out, but rather a new beginning for all who attend…