Choose Wisely

Jun 9

One of the toughest things about any party (wedding, mitzvah, etc.) is managing the guest list. Who you invite is just as important as what the room looks like, what you serve and all the other things you will painstakingly worry about. In fact, your guest list might be MORE important. I am always tell clients” I can make any party beautiful, but if you invite boring people, it will be a boring party!” I am kind of kidding, but, well, maybe not.

*Photo Cred: Gustavo Tessaro Photography*

Things to consider before you just invite away.

Are they fun? You all know what I mean…do they always show up ready for a good time and embrace the theme and surroundings?
Do they know a decent amount of other guests? It is tough to have a great time when you don’t know anyone. Maybe this is not the best party to invite that friend from college that doesn’t know any of your current friends.
Are they worth a $300 meal? Overall for your wedding or larger affair, you will likely spend over $300 per person on décor, food, drinks, music, etc. So would you invite this guest to a $300+ meal? If the answer is “no way” then why are you inviting them?
Do they love you? Are they happy for whatever you are celebrating? Will you want to see them and get down on the dance floor with them?

I know that there are pressures from parents, friends, work colleagues and the like, but resist the urge to invite someone because you “should.” Invite them because you want them there, will remember that they were there, and they will contribute to the party. When you host a party it is the one time you can do what YOU want and you want the party to be effortless once it starts which means that everyone chosen to be there means something to you. Who will make the cut?

Leslie Scotto Events

I am living proof that you should follow your heart and it will lead you to what you were meant to do. It sounds so cliché, but everything I have done has led me to this.

I have always loved entertaining + a degree in Political Science (thank you William & Mary) + 10 years of marketing (from toilet paper to tequila) + MBA in marketing & logistics (Go Bucks!) + 4 yrs of owning a store (Budding Gourmet) + luck, support and hard work = almost 20 years of event planning and Leslie Scotto Events!

For pretty much my whole life, I have been the social coordinator of family and freinds. From watching my mom plan amazing theme birthday parties for us, to college parties for my sorority, to having parties at my house or just gathering friends, I am at my happiest when surrounded by people having fun! Many folks told me that I would be a great party planner...so eventually I believed them, and quit my corporate job and the rest is history!

I am the daughter of a business owner and a kindergarten teacher along with three siblings. That means I was raised to work hard, appreciate what you get for that hard work, let your creativity shine and express yourself! I grew up in a true neighborhood community in New Jersey where your neighbors were like cousins and your friends were everything. Maybe that is why every client is like family to me. I am honored and humbled to be a part of special days that are part of your history. We will often work together for many months (and even years) so it's inevitable that we will get to know each other very well...becoming family.

I give you my word that I will do everything I can to make all your dreams come true. I promise that we will have fun and laugh, as well as work hard to make sure your event is what you want. Even when it is hard to hear, I will always be honest with you and expect the same. I will always have your back and will always be thankful for letting me work with you.

Let's grab a cup of coffee and plan a party...

https://www.lesliescottoevents.com/

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