Omega Design Events COVID-19 Resources for Vendors

For some of us, a reason to cozy up at home and indulge in solitary behavior is a gift sent straight from heaven. For those social butterflies out there? If you and your friends are the types to gravitate toward each other more often than not, then the social withdrawal is probably making you antsy right about now. But hey, there’s some good news! Here are some of our favorite virtual party ideas and online activities you can do together to help ease the quarantine blues. Dinner Party It can be as organized—hello, good china and crystal—or as improvised as you’d like. If you and your friends aren’t in the mood to cook something elaborate, check out DoorDash or UberEats and support a local restaurant instead! Vacation Slideshow Remember that time you spent a week meandering through the South of France? What better way to reminisce on those glorious, carefree days than to share your stories with your pals? Invite your friends to gather their favorite photos of a past ...

Year after year you’re looking for a way to top the previous year’s birthday celebration. This year is no different! For as long as the weather will allow (or depending on where you live), you can host an outdoor birthday party and kick it up a notch with a fun theme idea and some exciting party entertainment to go along with it.   Here are 11 themed party ideas for your next outdoor birthday party. Luau A true outdoor party classic—you can’t go wrong with a luau themed party! Cue the floral shirts, leis, grass skirts, and tropical cocktails, and before you know it you’ll feel like you're on an island. Set up a tiki bar with pina coladas, mai tais, and strawberry daiquiris, and don’t forget to order pineapple pizza. Hire a hawaiian dancer to teach guests some authentic hula moves Fiesta Think of this as an above average taco Tuesday! Set up a DIY taco and nacho bar with as many toppings as possible, and serve margaritas and coronas with lime. Have a few sombreros ...

Currently, party hosts can start planning some of the normal events and celebrations as long as they continue to adhere to safety standards and take small preventative measures to ensure a successful event. Here are 8 tips for hosting events while we continue social distancing. Check Local and Federal Government Regulations Throughout the planning process, be sure to check recommendations and regulations from local and federal governments, as well as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO).  Updates vary state by state and are changing all the time. A specific regulation change from the local government could impact an upcoming event at the last minute—make sure you don’t miss any essential updates! Make Smaller Guest Lists The acceptable size of guest lists will vary in accordance with local government regulations and is not something we can advise on. This is probably one of the biggest changes with hosting events right now. However,...

So, you’ve got a major milestone or event to celebrate, like a birthday, baby shower or anniversary, or you just need to get social? It’s time to throw a Zoom party! Just because all your friends and family can’t come together in real life, doesn’t mean you should skip the celebration altogether. Here are ten reasons why hosting a party on the Zoom app is so popular: With a free account, you can host up to 100 people. Your Zoom party will be limited to 40 minutes with a free account but the host can upgrade their account for $14.99 per month for up to 24 hours (plus other features). Guests do not require a Zoom account to join a party. They just have to click the invitation link that you (the host) send to them. Guests can join on any desktop, laptop or mobile device. The Zoom video and audio streaming quality is good and relaible. The party can be hosted in speaker view or gallery view, offering flexibility for the host to focus the group on the action. We’re talking...

If you’re anything like us, checking in with people has become a major part of your daily routine. From family and friends to our entire list of professional contacts, we’ve typed “just wanted to say hi!” more times than we’d like to admit. And, in a time where a simple check in can actually make someone’s day, it’s an important thing to do. So today, we wanted to chat about when to check in with your couples. Read on for examples of when you should be touching base with your clients in order to build your relationship with them as well as keep momentum with their planning journey. The “Just Because” Check In Relationships are everything when you are in a service sector like the wedding industry. And, while checking in just to check in might be good for building a positive reputation, it is also really good for showing your clients your heart. Because, checking in with no agenda shows that you truly care about them as people and not just as paying clients.  So, if...

As a wedding pro, you’re in the business of saying yes. Of course! We can make that happen. Not a problem! We’ll take care of that. Sure! I’ve never done that before but I can figure it out. Because, the business of weddings is the business of possibilities—and you surely aren’t the type to stomp on someone’s dream. But, even as an A-plus people pleaser, there are times where saying “no,” isn’t just necessary; rather, it’s the right thing to do.  Your clients hire you because you are great at what you do and you can help them plan the best day ever. And, while that used to be pretty straight forward, saying yes to all of your client’s wishes during COVID-19 can have you hesitating (cue the sweat). So today, we wanted to help you feel confident about enforcing boundaries and saying “no” when you need to. Read on for tips to help you have hard conversations and learn how to say no to clients.  How to say “no” when a couple wants to exceed the number of guests allowe...

Contactless gatherings, social distancing events, and virtual parties have certainly increased in popularity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does this look like exactly for vendors like bartenders and caterers? While we certainly don't have all of the answers, we are continually learning and highlighting what vendors are doing right now to adapt to events. Here you'll find some ideas and ways for bartenders and caterers to safely provide services right now. Prep For Your Upcoming Event The health and safety of vendors and guests remain a priority as events start to take place again. Before an event, there are some small preventative measures that we are seeing vendors take. See the highlights below: Regulations are changing constantly and vary greatly by location. Make sure to double check your local and federal government regulations that apply at the time of the event, as well as the   Center for Disease Control   (CDC) and   World Hea...

There is no doubt that vendors want to be able to perform again and party planners are eager to celebrate special occasions, but the most important thing is to ensure events are safe and adhere to local and government regulations. If you are unsure of how to navigate the uncharted territory of events during the COVID-19 pandemic, read on for 8 must-dos for both party hosts and vendors right now. Checklist for party hosts and vendors to follow for events happening during COVID-19. 1. Check local and federal government regulations. It is important that any upcoming event adheres to regulations from local and federal governments, as well the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). Guidelines are changing every day and vary greatly by state so make sure to double check your local government website for what regulations apply at the time of the event. 2. Make any pre-event meetings virtual instead of in-person. We are all used to virtual meet...