When I was preparing for Dos’1st birthday
party, the internet was very useful to me. All the possible suppliers, from
venues to caterers where sourced from the web. I also relied on various reviews
and feedbacks of various clients before me. So I thought it is but right to
share my own experience for soon to be clients. I don’t want to call this
suppliers rating though, but just my two cents.
VENUE: Brgy. West Triangle Multipurpose Hall, West
Triangle, Quezon City
It is at the 2nd floor of the barangay
hall. Parking was a problem. Locating the main hall was a problem because there
were no signage’s leading the hall and all the barangay mobiles/fire trucks, and
during that time, a food stall was blocking the entrance. But other than that,
there was nothing more to complain about it. It was well lighted, spacious and
easy to dress. The barangay people are easy to talk with, they were very
accommodating specially with my requests. I was assured by the person
in-charged that it’s going to be cool come party time but I thought otherwise. I
cannot fully complain though because the staff pointed out that we brought a
freezer inside (ice cream maker actually, which was worst. I think.hehe), he
said he had to regulate the energy use in order to have a stable electricity
flow.
VENUE DRESS-UP:
Ceiling Décor – Let’s Paint ‘d Town Red Party (LPDTR)
Balloon Décor and Party Services. No sweat dealing with these people. Kim was
already our suki, she provides only with high calibre decorations.
Table Centerpieces – DIY
Stage backdrop – DIY by my darling esposo
Stage pillars, cake ark and all other balloon decorations – LPDTR staffs. Though I dreamt of DYIng those, they were too epal to get the balloons from me and set it up themselves, and I loved them for doing so.
FOOD:
Adult Food – Verleo
Catering. It is safe to say that the food was enjoyed by everyone. The food was
sumptuous and was generous. Verleo people were very accommodating from the
account executive that planned with me down to the wait staffs. The only
setback was that I thought (and the head waiter acknowledges) that the
rectangular tables I requested was too small for 8 people. They also brought a
table top type of table linen instead of the table runner I requested. So they
re-ordered those from their head office and came a little late. There were
already some guests and yet they were still finalizing their set up.
Kiddie Food – Jollibee chicken spaghetti, juice from grocery
and mini cupcakes courtesy of Cookcakes.
Dessert table – through the generosity of Kim from LPDTR. I initially planned to make it as additional table centrepiece, so we just bought candies from All About Baking, crackers from a local supplier and popcorn from Chef Tony’s. But Kim of LPDTR told us that she’s gifting the family with additional goodies for the dessert table and would lend us her glassware and a staff dedicated to replenish the goodies. How can I complain, so I made the decors in rush.
Food carts (contracted thru Kim of LPDTR)
Champola Blast – so yummy and uniquely presented. You
have to double check the electric current of your venue though for their ice cream maker. I
heard from Kim that at 1 event she hosted, the current fluctuated every time
they produce ice cream. In my case, lesser airconditioner was turned on.
Waffle Dog – it was sold out. I can equate that to
being good.
Birthday Cake – Cookcakes by Liz. I submitted a prototype design
and Liz, the baker, made a rather good rendition. The cake was soft and moist and
the fondant was just as good.
HOST/ENTERTAINER: (Contracted thru Kim of LPDTR)
Glenn the Yoyo Master – party hosting (English
speaking), game facilitating and yoyo show plus sound system. He’s so energetic
and funny. It was also a plus that he came in-theme and he boast that it was
brand new. He said, he asked his staff to buy him Laker’s jersey upon seeing
the venue (apparently, he was wearing a Bull’s jersey beforehand.lol). He
performed superb yoyo tricks that were so, ummm, inspiring. Just look at this
little kid.hehe
Master Dem the Magician – magic show. It was a surprise
from my SIL. Apparently, she contacted Kim and asked what she can contribute
for the party and there he was. Although I like his magic skills, fast and
accurate, I just don’t think its kid friendly. He used a lot of knifes and
swords tricks which I don’t really like the kids to see. My heart still belongs
to Wizzo (sorry I have to say that).
Minion Mascot – ah, well, to be the mascot. He was
originally scheduled for 2 appearances but since Uno was really terrified, I cancelled
its second appearance. He was a hit with the bigger kids and the biggest kids
though he didn’t do anything but to stand in front of everybody.
OTHER PARTY DETAILS:
Party wear – made-to-order jersey from the local
jersey maker. The esposo designed it, patterning from the Laker’s jersey.
Give-aways – customised stools from Wooden Kiddie
Stool. I submitted the design and pay the down payment and did not hear
anything from Jennifer, the proprietor. No confirmation, no whatever. I think
it was kind of rude to treat clients like that. And came the pick-up date, she
miraculously replied asking me for my preferred pick-up date. As in, hello? You
made the job order right? The stool was good though and everybody liked it,
even the adults were asking for a piece.
Balloon Burst - LPDTR
Game prizes from Divisoria
Other party decors (signage, menu cards, foam finger
that also serves as name tags) – DIY
Videography – Fidel of Uno Events and Multimedia. He
was creative, knowledgeable and professional. Enough qualities for a
videographer. He also does photography and also offers photobooth.
So that basically was my son's 1st birthday party. A true labor of hard work and collective effort of those who care.
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