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On-site Venue Benefits

December 26, 2018 | Catering, Paramount Events Inspiration, Party Planning, Weddings

 

You’ve booked a great venue and an established caterer, but the two are located on completely separate sides of Chicago and require lots of travel time between them. Here, we have rounded up some of the top benefits for using a venue with an on-site kitchen for your next event.

 

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Killing the Velvet Game

December 19, 2018 | Décor

 

Velvet is back. This rich fabric isn’t an old ’70s fad anymore, and we’re seeing details of it pop up all over at this year’s weddings and events. Here are some of our favorite ways to incorporate touches of velvet.

 

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Make the Most of Your Linens

December 12, 2018 | Décor, Weddings

 

Table linens are something that can add a lot of color and character to your event. Most people don’t anticipate the large expense of renting large amounts of table linens though, so here are a few ways to make the most of your linen choices if you’re on a budget.

 

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2019 Pantone Color of the Year

December 11, 2018 | Décor

 

As 2018 nears its end, our team of event experts and trend forecasters at Paramount Events are looking forward to a new year of weddings, events, and venues inspired by the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral. This beautiful color is meant to invoke warmth and nourishment while symbolizing a fusion of modernity with nature-inspired authenticity.

 

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What is the Difference between Off-Premise and On-Premise Catering?

October 17, 2018 | Catering

 

In order to understand the pros and cons of on and off-premise catering, it is important to understand what each means. On-premise caterers provide food that is prepared for the event in a kitchen at the same location, while off-premise caterers transport the food from an off-site kitchen to the event venue.

 

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2018 Wedding Trends

September 19, 2018 | Décor, Party Planning

 

When it comes to wedding trends, we’ve pretty much seen it all here at Paramount Events. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the top wedding trends we’ve seen so far this year, and trends we anticipate will last throughout 2018. 

 

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Celebrating Summer

September 5, 2018 | Seasonality, Weddings

 

Summer isn’t over yet! Continue the best season in Chicago into the fall by celebrating the theme of Summer in the City at your next event.

 

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Making Your Summer Event an Experience

August 15, 2018 | Décor, Party Planning

 

Planning a party takes a lot of time and commitment. While summer can be the perfect season to put unique event ideas into action, here are some ways to make that job just a little bit easier.

 

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Incorporating Summer Colors into Your Menu

August 1, 2018 | Party Planning

 

Summertime brings some of the best colors: clear blue skies, freshly cut green grass and juicy ripe fruit. Let your next event shine with these tips for incorporating summer colors into your menu.      When it comes to planning your event, ditch the neutral tones and play with some colorful schemes for the summer […]

 

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Crate and Barrel Feature

July 12, 2018 | Press, Weddings

 

We’re so excited to see one of our favorite couple’s weddings featured on Crate and Barrel’s blog this week. Mallory and Kyle got married last year at our venue, The Lakewood, and Paramount Events had the pleasure of catering their big day. 

 

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