Chair cover hire across the U.K has taught us many things, notably that there is no event too big or too small to be planned to perfection. Here are 5 tips from our chair cover hire Leeds, London and Birmingham specialists.

1.    Don’t leave it until the last minute. The novice organising a small get-together might think “It’s only twelve people for a lunch event – how hard can it be?” Small events can fall apart quite spectacularly, so put the groundwork in and get everything booked as soon as possible.

2.    The details are perhaps even more important at a small event. Many of our chair covers in London go to the likes of small but important business lunches, elegant birthday dinners etc. You can’t put too much thought into the little things.

3.    Ambiance is crucial. Don’t rely blindly on the venue to meet your standards of lighting, food, music or entertainment. Using semi-private events rooms or mezzanines of restaurants can be a great way to access elegant ambiance that could be lacking if it’s just you and your guests in an isolated events suite.

4.    Be clear on the invites as to the formality of the event, e.g. business casual, glad rags, evening formal etc. It’s harder to tell with events that aren’t straightforward like weddings or award ceremonies.

5.    Plan a little entertainment – table games etc – so people don’t have to amuse themselves the whole time. Something like a live musical performance can work beautifully.

If you are planning an event, such as a birthday party, wedding reception or celebration, you will first need a venue. Once you have that, it is often easy to think everything else will take care of itself. However, there are many other aspects which need to be arranged. Perhaps, for example, you need to hire a DJ or caterer. Depending on the occasion, these could be very important to its success.

However, the venue’s presentation also counts for a lot. Guests will notice if areas have received no attention, such as unclean floors, walls and tables, and this can ultimately affect their perception of the occasion itself. One factor often overlooked is the quality of the chairs people will be seated in, as they need to be inviting as well as comfortable. Leaving bare wooden or plastic frames uncovered can be unflattering to a well-decorated table, and therefore affect your guests’ enjoyment.

At Special Occasions Covered, we stock a vast range of chair covers and organza sashes which are ideal for a host of events. Whether you are organising a wedding reception, birthday celebration, christening party or any other event, our selection is sure to have the perfect options for your needs. Using our covers can provide your special occasion with an elegant extra touch everyone will love.

Special Occasions Covered provides cover hire across the UK, so whether you need wedding chair covers in London or chair cover hire in Liverpool, get in touch and we will happily discuss your options.

Preparing to welcome a new baby into the world is always an exciting time. There are numerous books to read, people to seek advice from and essential products you need to buy to ensure the new arrival will have everything he or she needs.

A tradition becoming increasingly popular in the UK following the prevalence of them in the US is baby showers. Baby showers are thrown by the friends and/or family of a pregnant woman as a way to celebrate the impending arrival of her new baby. This typically involves the exchange of presents and dining at the venue of their choice.

Decorating the venue is where the true fun starts. You may know the gender of the baby and decide to go all-out and decorate in gender-specific colours, or take the neutral route if you don’t know the sex of the baby.

At Special Occasions Covered, we supply all of our ivory, black and white chair covers with a free organza sash in the colour of your choice. So, whether you know the gender of the baby or not, we can provide the baby pink, lemon or periwinkle blue sashes to suit. You may even decide you don’t want to be traditional, and instead use the Mother-to-be’s favourite colour as the sash and incorporate other decorations in this colour, too, for a more consistent colour scheme.

The choices really are endless with our chair covers. Plus, because they’re guaranteed to fit 99% of chairs, you can rest assured that whether you’re looking for chair cover hire in a London restaurant or chair covers in a Liverpool pub, you can count on us.