This was my April newsletter but it is already May….So I am writing for both, this month. People tend to plan for what they want at a party, but I find that so many people do not plan on the most important thing….the “what if” part! After being in this business for so many years, it still amazes me that people will spend so much money to have an outside party and not have a contingency plan for inclement weather.
1st THING TO DO
If there is not a rain date possible, plan on having tents! If there is no way to have tents and you have large items, like inflatables, have a PLAN B ready. Giant Inflatable Slides, obstacle courses, and bounce houses can be loads of fun, but they are not safe to run in the rain.
PLAN B:
Taking the weather into consideration, if you are dealing with a good, reputable company, that has a large inventory of items besides inflatables, etc. they should work with you on a plan for going inside if necessary.
Party Pros East Coast will offer to replace items of equal value that will fit inside if the weather does not look good for an outdoor party. They have craft items such as wax hands or spin art frisbees. Also, they have interactive programs like Virtual Reality and arcade items.
Working with Party Pros East Coast ensures that you can make a last-minute change and they will pull through with items in stock at no extra charge, or you can plan to “hold” specific extra items for a small fee so that you can still have a great indoor party.
SAFETY/ WEATHER:
Inflatables should not be run in the rain. They are made of latex material and get very slippery when wet. It is too dangerous! Party Pros East Coast attendants will know when it is not safe and close the inflatable.
People do not always realize that it is not just rain that you need to plan for, but if you have high wind gusts, an inflatable does need to be taken down.
If you have a “drop off company” set the inflatable up and then leave, there is no one to monitor the wind.
Party Pros East Coast attendants are trained to be aware of wind velocity.
All in all, when you work with a company that is a good, full-service company, they will be there for you, every step of the way. They will help you plan for the unexpected and ensure a great party no matter what the circumstances are!
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