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The perfect pair: choosing the right tables and chairs
Whilst lighting, flowers and décor help create the overall look and feel, don’t forget the importance of getting the basics right – like choosing the right tables and chairs. Not just a question of practicality, tables and chairs are a style choice too. Here are some tips on getting this combination right for your next event:…
Raise funds right: tips for hosting charity events
A well-executed charity event helps to instil confidence among donors that their contributions will be used properly by the cause or organisation they are supporting. Here’s our guide to getting charity events right:…
Creating the right ambiance for any event
At the end of the day, the lasting impression your guests will have of your event is how it made them feel. Lighting, sounds and temperature all heighten the ambiance. Here are four tips to remember when creating the right ambiance for your event:…
What the fork? Modern table etiquette 101
Growing up we all had varying degrees of dinner table rules dictated by our parents. And now, as we’re all full-on adulting, we’re expected to know and conform to the universal laws of the dinner table. But what are the rules anyway? Here’s a little MPR context for you:…
A recipe for creating memorable events
South Africa is full of entrepreneurs hustling to find and host the next big thing. However, in the age of the Fyre Festival, there’s a real art to making an event memorable for the right reasons. And it’s all in the thoughtful details (and actually pulling them off).
Here’s the MPR guide to making events unforgettable:
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Plan the perfect kitchen tea in 2019
The kitchen tea (also sometimes known as a bridal shower) is a pre-wedding must. Right up there next to wedding dress fittings…
Glass act: How to choose the right glassware for an event
The right glassware complements the taste experience and, of course, the ambiance of the occasion – because drinking a premium red wine from the only clean mug available, just won’t do. Let’s start with the basics, the five pillars of a strong drinks menu; wine, champagne, cocktails, beer and whiskey.
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Our guide to perfect table settings
Ah, table settings. The cause of that awkward moment when you reach for a side plate on the wrong side, or go to town on a course with the wrong fork at a formal dinner. Table settings can be tough to navigate as a guest, let alone when you actually have to plan them yourself.
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The in-tents guide to marquee types
Marquees offer versatile and flexible solutions to turn any outdoor space into the perfect venue. With more than 40 years’ experience in the business, MPR Hiring has a marquee solution for any space and any event.
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Great outdoor event ideas for the summer
Summer’s still in full swing and there’s ample opportunity to make the most of it with a stylish and easy-going outdoor event (or three). If you need something to look forward to after the Festive Season, a summertime soiree is just the thing. …