Friday, April 13, 2012

Keeping it “Green” with SeaSide Events

Take it Outdoors

Do you want to “green” your next event? Consider having it outdoors. We specialize in planning outdoor parties because we find that it can be an environmentally friendly alternative to a traditional indoor celebration.

Why we like planning outdoor events (especially in Wilmington and the Pleasure Island Beaches)

  • A sunny afternoon cuts down on energy by eliminating the use of artificial lighting and air conditioning
  • The natural beauty of our beaches, gardens and parks provide such a gorgeous back drop that decorations are minimal
  • An outdoor theme lends itself to utilizing organic elements to decorate such as shells, potted plants, seasonal flowers, driftwood
  • Wilmington has many sources for organic and fresh locally grown produce and flowers
  • The use of multipurpose venues cuts down on transportation. A beach side wedding ceremony may be held in front of the hotel where the bridal party and wedding guests are staying. A wedding and reception may be held at the same site such as a local park or a boat on the Cape Fear River. A true southern plantation can provide entertainment as well as a wonderful gathering and party site for the family reunion.
    Carolina Beach Farmer's Market
    Carolina Beach Farmer's Market
    courtesy of Pleasure Island Chamber


Who else is “going green” in Wilmington? We like to check out Cape Fear's Going Green magazine for local news.









Some of our favorite online green resources:

green party favors
Gerber Daisy party favors from
Tree Beginnings
We love Tree Beginnings for green party favors
Is your wedding leaving a carbon footprint?

 

 

Thursday, March 29, 2012

SeaSide "Welcome Baskets" Make a Splash!

We are very excited at SeaSide Events this Spring to begin our new "Welcome Basket" service.  Scouring the town for ideas and just the right original items to include in our gifts has been a lot of fun!  We are lucky that Wilmington has many things to choose from like locally grown foods, art, hand made jewelery,photography and we are happy to show off the best of them.
Living at the beach I find myself hostess to many out of town guests.  To offer a warm welcome I always leave "a little something" for people in their hotel room for when they arrive.   I really like the idea of giving a welcome basket or bag to my visitors. It is a thoughtful gesture that I find has been much appreciated especially by those who have not been to our area before.
So, keeping our weary travelers in  mind (and coming from personal experience) SeaSide Events has put together some great baskets for your out of town guests that we  deliver directly to their accommodations.  Welcome Baskets are wonderful for weddings, family reunions, large birthday events, corporate events, bachelorette weekend getaway, honeymoon-you name it.
Our  "Pineapple Basket" includes:
  • Bottled water and snacks for some refreshment after a long flight or car ride.
  • A local tour guide book and map to help visitors get around.  Our services are personal and extend to include directions to your specific event sites and locations as needed. 
  • A token pineapple (the traditional symbol of hospitality)
  • A keepsake souvenir
  • Postcards because we know our guests will want to write home about their stay!
  • Some local reading material: history, local lore, informational 
We also do specialty baskets for any reason what so ever!  If you need a great gift, we have the answer.  We strive to put a creative twist on our work that leaves a meaningful, lasting impression. Our baskets are created just for your and your recipient to enhance the theme of your event or special occasion. Our Pineapple Basket is just the beginning. The variations are endless. Email us to discuss your ideas!
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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Welcome to SeaSide Events' event and party planning blog!  We have created this venue to share ideas,  to explore trends, to follow industry news and to have FUN!  We aim to showcase the best of Wilmington, North Carolina as an event destination.  We invite you to join us in conversation with your comments and questions.