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Larry Gootkin. So...You Wanna Throw A Party!
So…You Wanna Throw A Party! Larry Gootkin
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Party On, Larry!
The Caterer
The Successful Party
SCHEDULE EXAMPLES
Decor
Themes
Entertainment
Photography
Videography
The List
Finances
I Do Declare
Other Types Of Parties
The Test
It’s My Party…
All In Favor(s), Say I
You Promised!
Anecdotes And Other Notes
A MOST HUMOROUS REQUEST
THIS IS YOUR LIFE…NOT!
$100,000.00 WEDDING COORDINATOR (so she says)
MOST UNUSUAL REQUEST
HAIR TODAY, “GONE” TOMORROW!(and the next day)
HE SAID, SHE SAID, THEY SAID
KEEP THEM THERE (without throwing away the key)
I’D LIKE TO TURN THE MICROPHONE OVER TO GEORGE, (then Bill, after that, Irving…)
CASTE SYSTEM IN BEVERLY HILLS or “WALK RIGHT IN, SIT RIGHT DOWN” (but not on my couch)
CHASINGS AND HOTEL HOT-AIRE—WATCH OUT!
A HORSE IS A HORSE, OF COURSE, OF COURSE
A CULTURAL WEDDING (with an important lesson)
WHAT’S YOUR NAME? (Please…tell me again)
SPLISH SPLASH
I’M LATE, I’M LATE, AND YOU’LL JUST HAVE TO WAIT
WEATHER OR NOT
“SUPER BOWL SUNDAY”(not talking soup bowls)
THE BAND SPLIT UP (and still played the gig)
JIMINY…ARE THOSE CRICKETS?
TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE (sort of)
What The Experts Say!
Random Tips From Years Of Sit(uation)s
Some Afterwords
My Notes
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I dedicate this book to all my past and future clients. I have had, and hope I continue to have, the pleasure of contributing to their life cycle events. Being a part of those memories holds a special place in my heart. It inspires me to give my best, always. Thank you for allowing me into your lives to help create memorable celebrations.
I also dedicate this book to my lovely wife, Paula. Thanks for putting up with my obsession to complete this project. I am grateful to be able to share this story.
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I am not trying to scare you here, but, please take a moment to consider these points. I have performed for many years at different places and locations and I assure you these points are overlooked more than you would think. It still surprises me every time because somebody is simply not thinking or planning.
When you have considered the preceding, then examine the staff. (You might argue this should be the first, but, without examining the others, you could have problems). I cannot stress enough how important the relationship between you and the people you are working with have in correlation to the “success” of your party. Your ideas, preferences, wishes and needs are either going to be a reality or are going to fall short based on who is in charge and their staff. The better the rapport, the better the party. Period. (Despite their professionalism and experience).
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