Corporate events : Training for Legislative Aides

BevShine events was called upon to coordinate and facilitate a 3 days training workshop at the House of Assembly service commission , Abuja. This training was held for its Legislative Aides. There where four centers and over 1000 participants. To cut the long story short, it was a successful event.
For your corporate events such as training, Annual general meetings, team bonding events, brand management, end of year parties etc please contact BEVSHINE EVENTS on 08023404514 and 08164436999.

Event Highlight : The wines of South Africa grand tasting, Nigeria.

Today's Event highlight focuses on The wines of South African grand tasting, Nigeria, which held at the Federal palace hotel on the 19th of July. It was a classy event for up traders, wine connoisseurs and wine lovers. It was also a great opportunity for networking. There was Jazz music to serenade guests. It was truly a wonderful ambience.
 Bevshine Events was present to coordinate this classy event. Here are some pictures from the event.

23 questions to ask before booking a venue for your Event.

The venue sets the tone for the amount of guests, the dress and all aspects of the event design so ensure you are armed with great questions and a camera as you set out to find that perfect location for your event.

Potential Venue Questions:

1. Do you have my date available?
2. How many people can the space hold? Is that number seated or standing?
3. What is the fee for renting the space?
4. What exactly does this fee include? Venues range from just a room rental rate to an all-inclusive (catering, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, etc.).
5. What is excluded from the rental fee? How many hours does the rental rate include?
6. How much is an additional hour?
7. How many parking spots are available for guests?
8. Can we rental additional parking spacing if needed?
9. Can I use any vendor or do you have list of preferred vendors?
10. Do you do all set up and tear down of items you provide?
11. If the ceremony and reception will be held in the same space will you have enough time and staff to make this a seamless transition?
12. When can we begin set up on the day of the event?
13. If we have an outdoor element do you provide a back-up location if the weather is bad?
14. Are there any restrictions on use of the space? Often times you can’t hang from the ceiling or use open flame candles.
15. Are there restrictions on photography or videography?
16. Are there any noise restrictions?
17. Do I need to get any permits or insurance for the event?
18. Is there a changing room(s)?
19. Can I see a sample of items you provide? This is often tables, chairs, linens and covers.
20. How much is the deposit?
21. When is the balance due?
22. What forms of payment do you take?
23. What is your cancellation policy?

Contact Bevshine events for more events solutions......

Details to love : pretty little things

Today we are showcasing Lovely details to make your wedding reception more special.
If interested in any contact us at bevshine events for all these and more ideas at an affordable rate *wink*

Chocolate for the table

Unique decor idea

Monogrammed robe

Petals for the aisle

Lace cut out invitations

Deco for the dessert table

Monogrammed robe








Photo Credit: Pinterest

So you are engaged....what next

First thing first ........

1.Start Spreading the News

2.Discuss a date

3.Think About the Big Picture

4.Envision the type of wedding you both want

5.Set a Budget
Prior to making any decisions about the style, location, etc., figure out what you have to spend and whether your families will contribute. Make sure you and your fiancé are in agreement about the budget.

6. Hire Bevshine event planners to walk with you all the way and make your dream wedding come true effortlessly.

One love....

Getting the most out of your Event Photographer

Selecting a photographer is a hard decision and once you've done what seems like a full background check and you love your prize photographer, the last thing you may consider doing is giving instructions. But providing your photographer with a clear wish list can help him/her be sure they exceed your expectations.

Ten tips to ensure you get the photos you need at your next special event:

1.Provide the photographer with an event agenda ahead of time
Create a list of *must* have shots such as: such as the bride getting ready before the ceremony.
Consider having a make up artist touch up at intervals, it's good for the camera.

2.Explain how you plan to use the photos. Framed shots? A book? PR? Corporate memory? Online?

3.Requests photos be taken of the room and stage set before the event begins - these are great for event memory.

4. Include the photographer in your "day of" event logistics meetings. He/She will be privy to the flow of the event and become more of the "team".

5.Explain when you want photos taken, and when you don't.

6.Assign someone who knows the players at your event to be the photographer's host throughout the event. This person can point out individuals that the photographer may not know but are important to capture. Great role for an internal resource who wants to help with the event.

7.Research Your Photographer’s Portfolio
This is the single biggest mistake that I see people make when hiring a professional. A lot of people innocently think that all photographers are the same. I can assure you, this is not the case. Photographers have experience in different areas, and specialize in different things. So before you sign a contract, ask to see a few separate sessions that they’ve done. This will tell you if they are consistently creating top quality images, or if they are lacking experience and may not be able to provide quality throughout your session. You can learn more about that right here.

8.Know Your Photographer’s Style
This is probably the single most critical thing to consider when choosing a photographer. Every photographer has their own style. But is that style what YOU want? As I mentioned before, look through your photographer’s work to get a grasp for what their style is.

9.Understand What You’re Getting
Take the time to have a solid understanding of what you’re paying for. Once your session or event is over, what will you get back? Will you receive prints from your session? Will you receive digital images only? Does your session fee only include the time & talent of the photographer? You’re paying top naira to have a professional create some beautiful art for you, so make sure you’re clear as to what you’re actually purchasing.

10. Have a backup photographer . Getting pictures of your event cannot be compromised .

I hope these simple tips give you a few things to think about before jumping in to hire a professional. Most photographers, truly value your desire to work with them and they simply want to create the best of everything that they can. So take the time to do a little research, dig a little extra, and I guarantee this will help you come out with gorgeous pictures that will last forever!

Contact Bevshine Events to recommend the best photographers to suit your events.

Photo Credit ; alakija.com/blog and weddingdigest/facebook

Bridesmaids Do's and Don'ts

The bridesmaids are members of the bride's party in a wedding. A bridesmaid is typically a young woman, and often a close friend or sister. She attends to the bride on the day of a wedding or marriage ceremony. The keyword here is ATTENDS to the bride, that being said here are some dos and don'ts for bridesmaids a Facebook friend posted, I decided to compile and share some of the hilarious points

Bridesmaids dos and don'ts

Bridesmaid Do #1: Accommodate all the bride's requests... Every one besides dancing to 'Get Me Bodied.'

Bridesmaid Do #2: Expect little or no sleep. That's why concealer exists.

Bridesmaid Do #3: DANCE at the reception! Dance to everything! Until it's just you and the waiters/waitresses, if you like.

Bridesmaid Do #4: Mingle with the groomsmen. You just never know...!

Bridesmaid Do #5: Do make yourself available to do routine tasks such as distributing souvenirs, collecting money, counting money and making change to enable guests spray more and more money.

Bridesmaid Do #6: Expect to eat at random times. 2am the morning of the wedding or 11pm the day of the wedding. Expect to be hungry too.


And then the don'ts ......

Bridesmaid Don't #1: Don't wear uncomfortable shoes, sitting pretty and acting helpless.

Bridesmaid Don't #2: Don't have an attitude. Expect to go the distance and know at the end of the day, it'll all be worth it. Well, yes. It will.

Bridesmaid Don't #3: Don't bother the bride with little, unimportant details. #aintnobodygottimeforthat

Bridesmaid Don't #4: No bad behavior at the reception! You represent the bride. Act accordingly. Or hide, act up, return to the public eye THEN act accordingly!

Bridesmaid Don't #5: Do not take up unnecessary tasks. For example, don't serve food at the reception when waiters and waitresses have been employed for that specific reason. There is no winner in the bridesmaid competition. And you are not getting paid for such tasks. #haveseveral

Bridesmaid Don't #6: Don't attempt to hide when the bride is throwing her bouquet. Your guy friend might just grab you and push you on the dancefloor #whosentyou #mindyourbusiness

Bridesmaid Don’t #7: Don’t get offended easily. Remember, women are generally difficult to deal with. If one of the bridesmaids, the CBM or the bride makes a comment which irritates you, brush it off. Diffuse the situation when it comes to the bride, she’s under pressure. Ignore the rest of them. Unless they diss yo mama. Then it’s guns blazing, bro.

Note to brides:

Be mindful of their body hang-ups when choosing a dress (exactly!)
Respect their input (yeah right)
Consider differently shaped dresses for the maids. One style does not fit all (pls tell them o)
Pay for their dress and fittings ( *coughs* )
Pay for their shoes if new ones required (no comment)
Pay for their accommodation before the wedding, on the night if possible too (no comment)
Pay for their hair and make-up (no comment)

Note to maids:

Be positive to the bride’s ideas about what you should wear
Be accommodating to her vision
Contribute your own research and suggestions
Make yourself available for shopping trips
Throw her the mother of all hens to suit her personality, not yours
Learn how to fit and position the dress, veil and train
Paying for your own bridemaid's dress? Unacceptable. Here's how you should treat your maids, and they should treat you...



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Photo credit : photonimi

Hostesses/Ushers: A yah or nah

Definitely a yah!!!! for me. I cannot over emphasize the importance of ushers at an event. Some of you might ask- why do I need ushers at my event? Well here are some reasons;
They ensure fluidity of movement, direction and crowd control. They make sure your guests are comfortable.

Our ushers are well groomed and also add to the aesthetics of the decorations. Their outfits compliment the theme and colour of your event.
Contact us at Bevshine events for your distinguished Ushers/hostesses.

Ebonylive Tv launch at Eko hotel

It was a night of awesomeness on the last day of June. It was the official launch of Mo Abudu's Tv channel - Ebonylive tv showing on Dstv  Channel 165. The launch had a lot of prominent people in attendance like the former governor of cross river state Donald Duke, the Minister of information, chairman of heritage bank  and lots of nollywood stars. We were definitely star struck.
 Bevshine events is proud to be a part of the event management. We bring you some of the pictures before we called it a wrap. Our ushers and coordinators where on point as usual.

Events 101: Baby Showers

A Baby shower is a new and exciting trend in Nigeria. It is a chance to celebrate the mum to be.

The term  baby shower is often assumed to mean that the expectant mother is “showered” with gifts. Traditionally, baby showers are given only for the family’s first child, and only women are invited. The intent is for women to share wisdom and lessons on the art of becoming a mother. This is done by playing games and indulging in luscious nibbles.

These are some pictures to give you inspiration, when planning a baby shower.

If you need an event planner to help you plan one, don’t hesitate to contact us at Bevshine