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Trapeze Group Holiday Party

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:15:00 +0000

December 10th, 2011

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Dorothy’s 90th Birthday Party

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:26:00 +0000

Echelon General Insurance Holiday Party

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:46:00 +0000

Women of Resilience Gala

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:39:00 +0000

Women of Resilience Gala Sept 8, 2011

Women's Health in Women's Hands, Community Health Centre

SNC Lavalin Inc Celebration

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:22:00 +0000

5th Anniversary Party for CAA Premier

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:16:00 +0000

Walking in a Winter Wonderland!

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:15:00 +0000

Colleagues of Trapeze Group walked in to their own Winter Wonderland last week--luckily this one wasn't in the North Pole but rather at the Airport Hilton Toronto.

The gorgeous decor made of silver snowflakes patchworked around the space, a blue snowflake light show, and lit crystal centerpieces created a cozy feel for the guests.

A delicious three- course dinner was followed by a night of dancing and prize giveaways that left a lot of Trapeze-ers with smiles on their faces. Our interactive DJ created lots of hilarious moments from having the boys vs the girls competitions to couple dance-offs. Numerous fabulous prizes were given away that night!

Another huge hit at the event was the photo booth with props located just outside the main ballroom. Each session included 4 different poses with a 'Happy Holidays' logo at the bottom of each set--the best part? You got two copies--an easy way to divide between couples, or friends!

Sadly all good things must come to an end and at 1am we had to call it a night. The great memories will hopefully tide this fun loving group at least until next year!

Cadesky and Associates

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:58:00 +0000

'Tis the Season to be elegant! The colleagues of Cadesky and Associates celebrated the holidays with a fun evening at the elegant McLean House, Estates of Sunnybrook this past weekend. After a scrumptious dinner this delightful group moved on to the entertainment portion of the evening. Events by Parris provided the entertainment for the evening.

A characturist to capture a snapshot for each guest to take home with him/her--she drew everything from a couple on their deck in Muskoka to a gentleman who loves his football.
Those that weren't having their picture "taken" were trying their luck out at the casino tables. With 4 prizes and 1 Grand Prize to be handed out, the stakes were high and these players didn't quit until the whistle was blown. Some came with their lucky ties, others with just the luck on their back--and 5 people went home with some great surprises.

For those who luck ran out early on the casino tables the dance floor beckoned. With a request for reggae this group never took a break from the dance floor....even our Events by Parris planner was out there being taught some moves!

All in all a wonderful night was had by a wonderful group in a wonderful setting...what a happy winter wonderland!

Teva Canada - Nov 17 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:57:00 +0000

It was a chilly day in November when the dedicated fun seekers of TEVA climbed aboard the luxury coaches on their way to Niagara on the Lake. Waiting for them in N-O-T-L was a day filled with fun and food. First stop: a customized Scavenger Hunt that took them around beautiful, historic downtown N-O-T-L. All the strategic planning and plotting built up an appetite and the next stop was a traditional Irish Pub for a customized lunch and a chance to warm up!

Prizes were distributed to the Scavenger Hunt winners and after some more warm coffee and dessert the group hopped back on their coach and headed home.

A great way to spend a work day!

Hello Katherine,

We had great feedback on the event yesterday! Thank you to you and your team!

Thank you!

Julia
Teva Canada

Thomson Rogers

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:56:00 +0000

Santa Claus came to town this past Friday and brought along some helpers! The spirited colleagues of Thomson Rogers Lawyers celebrated the holidays, their 75th, in style. The 2nd floor of the Toronto Hilton was transformed into Santa's playground. A row of hanging Thomson Rogers stockings hung with care and distributed to each guest welcomed you in to the party. After receiving his/her gift each guest would pose with the Santa--with the question of the day being: who was it behind that white beard? Did you ever figure it out Thomson Rogers-ites??

After the Santa pose guests were invited to sample hors d'oeuvres and to have a signature Thomson Rogers martini--it's the candy cane in the glass that gave it the extra kick! While enjoying their nibbles the guests were amazed by our professional mind reader. He wandered through the crowd providing slight of hand and inexplicable feats of mind reading. His bag of tricks wrapped in mystery caused more than one guest to exclaim 'how did you do that?!" Let's just chalk it up to the magic of the season!

While mingling with colleagues guests were invited to have their handwriting analyzed by our professional handwriting analysis person. A chance to find out what those loops and dots in your writing really mean.

Having found that out the guests moved on to the characaturist who provided a great keepsake for the day. Asking each guest for a hobby or their profession, our professional artist would create a unique portrait that can be hung in your home or office.

Once analyzed and captured in art the guests tried their hand at one of our casino tables. Whether it was roulette, black jack or poker this great group had a fun time spending their funny money for the chance at the grand prize. Who was the big winner? You'll have to ask Santa.

Lucky Roll of the Dice!

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:33:00 +0000

A room full of Elvis's, showgirls and other Vegas partiers had colleagues of the Toronto General Hospital-Emergency Medicine laughing and dancing till the wee hours of the morning. The casino tables, ranging from those for poker aces to those for blackjack newbies, were a big hit with this fun crew. A delicious dinner, followed by gaming and dancing got these hard working colleagues in the mood for the holidays.

Beautiful decor helped set the mood. The crystal, illuminated, feathered centerpieces made the room feel like the Bellagio. While the red accented tablecloths and decor pieces gave the room just a touch of Vegas's signature themes: fire and excitement!

After all the chips were counted 5 lucky folks walked away with casino raffle prizes that night, but all those who attended walked away from this good time feeling lucky.

Congratulations Divya and Vinya!

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:24:00 +0000

Married July 4th, 2010
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Event: CAA Bike Assist Launch

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:49:00 +0000

PLANNING A GREAT CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING EVENT

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Should your company include team building events in your corporate strategy? Absolutely! Great teamwork produces great results. Empower your group(s) with team building events that will:

Foster respect
Enhance unity
Develop strengths
Address weaknesses
Open the lines of communication
Educate
Motivate
Inspire
Boost morale
Re-energize the team

Events by Parris’ team building events are creative, engaging, and interactive. Each event is a memorable experience, created to meet your company’s individual goals and objectives - leadership, cooperation, team work, and productivity - within your budget. We can plan and execute your corporate team building events locally or out of town. The great advantage of hosting a team building event away from the office is the elimination of distractions. In addition, an out of town event is viewed as a perk and not as work. Everyone arrives relaxed and enthusiastic about participating. Events by Parris has organized some fabulous events nearby in the Muskoka Region and in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We offer comprehensive planning services including:

Transportation
Overnight accommodation
Food and beverage
Team building exercises
On-site management
Gifts for Team Building Prize Winners
Décor
Entertainment
Sightseeing tours

Contact Events by Parris to discuss corporate team building events. We’ve got some fabulous ideas we can’t wait to tell you about.

Event: Verma Bash

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:19:00 +0000

THE IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE ENTERTAINING

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:05:00 +0000

Corporate entertaining is not just party planning. It is an important business tool, an integral element of your corporate branding strategy, and can significantly impact your company’s bottom line. In today’s highly competitive business landscape a well thought out corporate entertaining plan can differentiate your company from your competition. Don’t leave things to chance and miss a fantastic opportunity to:

Reinforce and enhance your brand
Build trust in your company
Reward client loyalty
Build new relationships
Motivate and inspire your staff
Tell your company’s story
Plan and strategize effectively
Educate
Celebrate your successes

Events by Parris has the expertise to maximize the potential of your corporate entertainment including:

Client/Staff Appreciation Party
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Product Launch
Sales and Planning Meeting
Team Building
Retirement Party
Press Release Party
Corporate Milestone
Corporate Casino Party
Holiday/Christmas Party
Summer BBQ/Picnic
Cocktail Party

Events by Parris will work with your company to ensure the success of your corporate entertainment. Each event is unique - individually planned according to your specific requirements and budget. Corporate entertaining doesn’t have to break the bank. We will work within your budget to create an event that is targeted to your company’s goals and objectives without compromising quality. Make the Events by Parris team part of your team. Our success is your success. Contact Events by Parris today and let’s start working on your corporate entertaining strategy.

HOW TO CHOOSE AN EVENT PLANNER

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Not all event planners are created equal. In fact very few are experienced, professional, and dedicated to the profession. It takes years in the industry to build up a network of reliable vendors and it takes constant diligence to keep up with current trends, new venues, and new vendors. Before hiring an event planner inquire as to their level of experience in the following:

Budgeting
Venue selection
Event design
Catering
Décor
Rentals
Entertainment
Invitations
Transportation
Accommodations
Staffing
Photography/Videography
AV equipment
Webcasting
Videoconferencing
Onsite supervision

Good, professional event planners will save you time and money. They are flexible and versatile and can provide services on an as needed basis or plan and execute your entire event. An experienced, professional event planner will be pleased to show you photos of the events that they handled and share with you their roster of clients. A corporate event planner will have had experience with a wide range of events from AGMs to fundraising galas and everything in between. Event planners are creative geniuses and logistics experts rolled into one.

If you are looking for an event planner, look no further. Contact Events by Parris. With years of experience in the industry, we can help to differentiate your company from the competition. Our professionalism, expertise, personal touch, creativity, and attention to detail is why we stand out from the crowd. Just one call to Events by Parris and your company will too.

Event: Yahoo! Canada's Client Appreciation Night

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Sun, 30 May 2010 15:07:00 +0000

Events by Parris was happy to assist Yahoo! Canada with their annual Client Appreciation Night. Held at Atlantis, the theme was "You're the Star". From the papparazzi at the entrance, the Guitar Hero Video Gaming Room, to the magazine cover shoot inside--the guests were made to feel like the next Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie!!
Take a look!

Photography by Carolyn Wong

HOW TO PLAN A SUCCESSFUL PRODUCT LAUNCH

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Sun, 30 May 2010 02:01:00 +0000

Successful product launches just don't happen. They take meticulous planning, creative design, and flawless execution. You only have one time to make first impression. There are no second chances. When you are launching a new product, your product launch can make the difference in how your product is perceived in the marketplace, its sales development time, and therefore your bottom line. The Events by Parris team has the expertise to create a product launch that will contribute to the success of your product. Our product launch events are targeted to your audience, enhancing your sales strategy and reducing your time to market. Whether you are planning to launch your product during a major trade show or conference or at a local event or roadshow Events by Parris will work with your company to:

Set goals and objectives
Define a realistic budget
Develop a launch strategy plan
Choose the right venue
Offer logistical support
Provide food and beverage
Provide waitstaff
Provide support staff
Offer project management services
Coordinate and execute the plan

A product launch is a fantastic opportunity to garner the maximum exposure for your brand with the public, your competitors, and in the press. Make the most of this extraordinary branding opportunity by hiring professionals to do a professional job. At Events by Parris we create lasting impressions, increasing your brand exposure, and elevating your product above that of your competition. Contact Events by Parris today and let’s plan your successful product launch.

Maggie and Christopher

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Sat, 29 May 2010 17:02:00 +0000

Married May 29th, 2010 at the Paletta Mansion
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Photography by Sam from J.C. Pimentel Photography

Event: Revlon Canada's Holiday Party

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:43:00 +0000

The candles were lit, the jitterbug dancers were dressed, and the Revlon-tinis had been poured. It was time to get this party started! Held at The Carlu on December 8th, Revlon Canada's holiday party was a memorable evening for all. This years theme was the 1930s--and from the dinner tables named after 30s stars (I was at the Clark Table Table) to the energetic jitterbug dancers the 1930s were back in full swing that night!

Here are just a few images from this fantastic evening:

PLANNING AN AGM (ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING)

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:42:00 +0000

The AGM (Annual General Meeting) is an important event for every company – private and public sector. It is an excellent opportunity to give an overview of the company’s current situation, stressing the positives, discussing its financial health, and building confidence within the organization and the public. There is usually much business and annual housekeeping to be dealt with including the President’s message, election of Board members, the amendment of by-laws, the appointment of auditors, and presentation of annual audited financial statements.

The planning of such an important event should not be left to chance. There are many things to take into consideration.

Travel
Accommodations
Transportation – to and from the airport, train station or bus station, in addition to within the city
Venue – should be conveniently located, easily accessible, and accommodate the group comfortably
Meeting rooms – includes required equipment such as Internet connections, audio-visual equipment, projection screens, white boards, flip charts, fax machines, webcasting, videoconferencing, photo copy machines
Support staff – administrative, secretarial
Catering – coffee breaks and meals during the meetings
Welcome party
Meet and greet parties
Banquets – onsite or at a restaurant or other venue
Social activities and/or sight seeing – for guests in from out of town so that they are made to feel welcome and enjoy their stay during non-working hours

Leave the planning of your AGM to the professionals at Events by Parris. Let us take care of the details so that you can take care of business.

Event: CAA Petro Points 2008 Launch

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:41:00 +0000

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED ONE OF TORONTO’S FABULOUS CULTURAL VENUES FOR YOUR CORPORATE EVENTS?

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:40:00 +0000

Corporate events don’t have to be predictable, traditional, and ordinary. They can be exciting, dynamic, and extraordinary with a little creativity and originality. Instead of the same old venues – hotels, banquet halls, meeting spaces - embrace the marvelous choices available in Toronto and think culture. Did you know that you can host your corporate events at one of the many fabulous cultural venues in Toronto? Consider these outstanding cultural venues for your next event:

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), newly renovated and absolutely spectacular offers Baillie Court – a gorgeous state-of-the-art 7,200 square foot facility accommodating up to 450 guests - and Jackman Hall – with a stage and screen – accommodating up to 200 people. Your guests will soak up the culture and revel in the extraordinary ambience.

The ROM, Canada’s largest museum of World Cultures and Natural History is a spectacular venue for groups of all sizes, up to two thousand guests. The renewed heritage wing featuring high vaulted ceilings, soaring windows and magnificent detailed stonework are ideal for any corporate event. You will certainly make an impression of your guests with an event at the ROM.

The Gardiner Museum, located directly across the street from the ROM offers spectacular cuisine at their restaurant - Jamie Kennedy at the Gardiner - which can accommodate up to 100 for sit down service and 200 for cocktail parties. The food is exquisite and stylish. Groups can also rent the Gardiner lobby.

Contact Events by Parris today to discuss hosting your next corporate event at one of Toronto’s exciting cultural venues.

Event: Canon's Eco-friendly Reception

noreply@blogger.com (Events by Parris) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:08:00 +0000

On March 7th , Canon paved the way towards an environmentally sound future with their eco-friendly reception, held during Staples’s Annual Training Symposium. The event was designed to show off Canon’s commitment to developing eco-friendly products. The stage was literally set with gorgeously decorated trees, while the waterfalls on the side added to the dramatic picture. The guests had a great time playing mini-golf and shooting hoops, while the more adventurous got their photos taken with cool Maria Sharapnova and Angelina cut-outs.

All in all, it was a picture perfect event!