EVENT ARTICLES
Corporate Event Planning
QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CORPORATE EVENT PLANNING When corporate event planning, you can’t just focus on the activities and seminars that will be held during the event. You’ve got to think about all the “behind the scenes” details that are necessary for making the corporate event a success. WHEN LOOKING AT CORPORATE EVENT VENUE’S HERE…
Warehouse Venue in Melbourne
HOW TO USE A WAREHOUSE VENUE IN MELBOURNE Here at Red Scooter, we offer you a warehouse venue in Melbourne for you to use for your events and functions. Not only does it provide you with all the space you need, but you have options on how you can arrange and organize the warehouse event…
Hosting Responsible School Formals and Events
HOSTING RESPONSIBLE SCHOOL FORMALS AND EVENTS Are you looking at Hosting Responsible School Formals and Events? One thing you want to avoid at your school formal, is drinking. Truth be told, there are a lot of things you’ll want to avoid, but drinking usually leads to all of the rest. Hosting a responsible school formal…
How to Negotiate Prices for Your Wedding Venue
HOW TO NEGOTIATE PRICES FOR YOUR WEDDING VENUE This is the place to find out how to negotiate prices for your wedding venue. When looking for a wedding venue, don’t be surprised to be quoted some pretty high prices. Not only will you be renting out the space, but you’ll likely be taking advantage of…
Real Events: End of Financial Year Celebration for Nufarm Australia
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR CELEBRATION VENUE Looking for a End of Financial Year Celebration Venue. Nufarm has been based in Australia for more than 50 years and has worked alongside Australians to provide a wide range of top quality crop protection products.” With a company tagline like that, the Nufarm team were destined to choose…
Tips to Keep in Mind When Planning Corporate Events
TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN PLANNING CORPORATE EVENTS Tips to Keep in Mind When Planning Corporate Events in the near future? If so, here are some tips to help you make your event a huge success: PLAN WELL IN ADVANCE At least six months if not more. It gives you time to iron out…
MTM Aluminium Christmas Party
MTM ALUMINIUM CHRISTMAS PARTY The MTM Aluminium Christmas Party. As per MTM tradition, the attendees had no idea what was awaiting them whilst boarding their bus from the CBD. Organised in top secret; we welcomed our surprised guests into the Ethan Room, gorgeously set with cocktail furniture with Ken Murdoch playing relaxed tunes on the…
Throw the Perfect Bar Mitzvah
THROW THE PERFECT BAR MITZVAH Throw the perfect Bar Mitzvah. Planning a Bar Mitzvah celebration is no easy task, particularly if you want to get it just right for your little lad who is soon to turn into a man. Here are some tips to help you plan a bar mitzvah as close to picture-perfect…
Wedding Band vs DJ: Which is Right for You?
WEDDING BAND VS DJ: WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Wedding Band vs DJ: Which is Right for You? Everyone knows that the music definitely makes the wedding reception, so it’s important that you find the right type of music to play on your special day. Some people just love live music, and having a cover…
Do’s and Don’ts for Planning an Office Christmas Party
DO’S AND DONT’S FOR PLANNING AN OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY The Do’s and Don’ts for Planning an Office Christmas Party when planning an office Christmas party. Can be a surprising amount of work! You’ve got a lot of things to keep in mind, and you may find a few new grey hairs when you ring in…
Wedding Ideas to End All Wedding Ideas
WEDDING IDEAS TO END ALL WEDDING IDEAS Wedding Ideas to End All Wedding Ideas. Not really interested in the classic white wedding venues? Why not break out of the traditional mold and get creative with the event! You’ll find that the ideas below can be a great way to do something unique and fun with…
Finding the Best School Formal Venues
FINDING THE BEST SCHOOL FORMAL VENUES Having trouble Finding the Best School Formal Venues? If you’re looking into school formal venues in Melbourne, no doubt you’ve spent the last few days on the phone. You’ve called around, and are still having a hard time choosing the right venue. Here are a few of the important…
Help Your Corporate Event Go Off Without a Hitch
HELP YOUR CORPORATE EVENT GO OFF WITHOUT A HITCH Need Help Your Corporate Event Go Off Without a Hitch Planning corporate events can take hours of planning, preparation, and research – time you may not have to invest. No doubt you’re a busy executive with many other tasks on your plate, and the last thing…
Cutting Wedding Cake Costs
CUTTING WEDDING CAKE COSTS Cutting Wedding Cake Costs, The wedding cake is probably one of the most important parts of your wedding. Once you’ve selected the right Melbourne wedding venue and the beautiful bridal gown, the cake is next. Without a good wedding cake, the ceremony just isn’t complete. The downside of wedding cakes is…
Criteria for Selecting Corporate Function Venues
SELECTING CORPORATE FUNCTION VENUES Selecting Corporate Function Venues. We all know how stressful it can be to host a party or event for a big group of people. And it seems that feeling is amplified when it is your job to plan the office party, meeting or major function. Something that should be so fun…
Location, Location, Location….How to choose for your Wedding Venue Part 1
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING VENUE PART 1 Whether your wedding is a casual affair with sandals and jeans, or a more formal event complete with tuxes and tails, location of the wedding venue is everything. so how to choose for your wedding venue part 1? A cursory internet search will reveal a plethora of…
MEA Trivia Night
MEA TRIVIA NIGHT MEA Trivia Night. For the past 3 consecutive years Red Scooter has been fortunate enough to host the Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Annual Trivia night. This event is huge in our industry – talked about continuously with members genuinely looking forward to it all year. (nothing to do with 2011’s event…
60th Birthdays are The New 21st Birthdays
60TH BIRTHDAYS ARE THE NEW 21ST BIRTHDAYS 60th Birthdays are The New 21st Birthdays. How many times have you heard someone say, “Who celebrates birthdays at this age?” 60th Birthdays are The New 21st Birthdays, it’s a rare occurrence to see Indiana Jones, Lara Croft, Cat woman, Dr Evil, and Cruella DeVille in one room.…
15 Awesome Wedding Venues
15 AWESOME WEDDING VENUES 15 Awesome Wedding Venues to choose from. Who says you have to get married in a church, an event hall, or any of the many other traditional wedding venues in Melbourne? Why not look outside the box for a creative, original wedding venue? HERE ARE 15 AWESOME PLACES TO CONSIDER …
10 Tips to Make Your Corporate Event one to Remember
10 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR CORPORATE EVENT ONE TO REMEMBER Looking for 10 Tips to Make Your Corporate Event one to Remember? Corporate events are an essential part of the yearly corporate calendar. Whether it’s planning an event for favourite clients, getting the C-level executives off to a retreat, or giving the top earners some…
10 Great Wedding Planning Reception Planning Trick
WEDDING PLANNING Wedding planning a big wedding reception in Melbourne can take a lot out of you, even if you’ve got a team of expert wedding planners working around the clock. To make your life easier, here are a few tips for you from our wedding reception planning experts: GET MARRIED IN PUBLIC PLACES Get…
10 Food and Bar Cart Theme Ideas
TREAT YOUR GUESTS TO A FOOD AND BAR CARTS FEAST Our Food and Bar Carts Menu brings together your favourite fun foods and drinks in our unique warehouse event space. The art of stand up grazing with food and drink carts is a food trend that is gaining momentum as a fun, varied and interactive…
A Few Engagement Q & A’s
FEW ENGAGEMENT Q & A’S A Few Engagement Q & A’s. You proposed to her, and she said yes! Good on you! Being engaged and looking for an engagement party venue is a wonderful time, as that’s when you are most happy together. You’re all tingly and excited about getting married, and your wedding planning…
A Few Wedding FAQs
WEDDING FAQS Planning a wedding venue is a huge affair Wedding FAQs, and there are a lot of little details that tend to fall through the cracks. Here are a few questions you need to ask yourself as you plan your wedding, questions that will prevent those details from being forgotten: WEDDING FAQS: HOW WILL…
Day-of-Event Corporate Event Checklist
DAY-OF-EVENT CORPORATE EVENT CHECKLIST Planning a big corporate event can be a monumental task, but thankfully you’ve got a team to work with you. With so many people planning the event, it can be hard to be certain everything is in the right place at the right time. Use our Day-of-Event Corporate Event Checklist and you…
A Guide to Corporate Event Budgets
A GUIDE TO CORPORATE EVENT BUDGETS A Guide to Corporate Event Budgets. Planning a corporate event in Melbourne? There are a lot of details to take into account, not the least of which is the budget! You’d be amazed by how high the costs can rise if you’re not careful, so here are the most…
Amazing Christmas Party Appetizers
CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS When it comes to your office Christmas Party Appetizers, have you ever considered food carts? The thing most of your employees are going to be looking forward to most is the food. They love a bit of entertainment and dancing, but free food is totally the highlight of the party. But what…
An Intimate Melbourne Wedding
INTIMATE MELBOURNE WEDDING Are you looking for a Intimate Melbourne Wedding Venue? An intimate Sunday Wedding in Melbourne is what Anton and Adriana wanted for their wedding. Friends, family, and a ceremony on site kept Anton and Adriana’s wedding simple and elegant – or so their guests thought. Elegant indeed…however by choosing to utilise a combination…
Another Successful Product Launch
SUCCESSFUL PRODUCT LAUNCH Another successful product launch, Kitchenaid state their 100 year success is due to “quality craftsmanship. Versatile technology and timeless style”. A theory that strongly relates to what we do here at Red Scooter. So the combination for their annual ‘Retailer Night of Nights’ function was a perfect match. It was an intricate…
Awesome Corporate Event Ideas
AWESOME CORPORATE EVENT IDEAS There are many reasons to hold a corporate events and here are some Awesome Corporate Event Ideas. Some companies use them as team-building exercises, while others consider these event good opportunities for publicity. You may find that holding your own corporate event every year can be a good way to bring…
Awesome Ways to Spice Up Reception Venues
WAYS TO SPICE UP RECEPTION VENUES Ways to Spice Up Reception Venues, making a wedding unique can be tough, and you may worry that it has all been done before. Well, we’re here to tell you that you can spice up your wedding and reception venues to make your big day an event no one…
Awesomely Cheap Christmas Gifts for Your Employees
CHEAP CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES Cheap Christmas Gifts for Your Employees.If you are planning an office Christmas party, you’ll find that it could cost you a lot more than you would expect. You have to provide food, possibly some sort of entertainment, and perhaps even gifts for the employees. It can end up cutting…
Back to the 50’s Dinner Dance
BACK TO THE 50’S DINNER DANCE Back to the 50’s Dinner Dance themed event =Roller-skating waiters and waitresses, pinball machines, a jukebox… And get a selfie with Elvis and Marilyn! Back to the 50’s Dinner Dance “Looking for an excuse to come back to Red Scooter…. Attend Cystic Fibrosis Victoria’s ‘Back to the 50’s Dinner…
Bar Mitzvah Celebration Venue
BAR MITZVAH CELEBRATION VENUE Looking for Bar Mitzvah Celebration Venue? We understand that a Bar Mitzvah celebration in Melbourne is such an important milestone in one’s life, everything from the entertainment, food, special requirements and the service will have a life-long impression for such a meaningful occasion. ANDREW’S BAR MITZVAH Andrew shared his Bar Mitzvah…
Beautiful Alternatives to the Wedding March
BEAUTIFUL ALTERNATIVES TO THE WEDDING MARCH Sometimes, it’s great to break out of the mould Beautiful Alternatives to the Wedding March and get creative with your wedding! You may want the classic white wedding, complete with tuxedoes, decorated church/function hall, and the traditional wedding ceremony, but why not get creative with the wedding song? HERE…
Being Your Own Wedding Planner
BEING YOUR OWN WEDDING PLANNER Planning your own wedding can be a good way to save a good deal of money. Wedding reception planners aren’t usually cheap, though they are definitely worth it if your goal is to have a wedding to remember. If, however, you’re trying to get married on a budget, being your…
Did you know A Christmas Party is Tax Deductable?
DID YOU KNOW A CHRISTMAS PARTY IS TAX DEDUCTABLE? Planning on throwing a huge Christmas party venue bash for your employees and did you know A Christmas Party is Tax Deductable? If so, we have good news for you: you can write it off as a business expense and get a tax break! If you…
Choosing the Ideal Christmas Party Venue
CHOOSING THE IDEAL CHRISTMAS PARTY VENUE Choosing the Ideal Christmas Party Venue and planning Christmas celebrations can be a tough job – especially if you’re trying to plan a big event for your whole company. If you’re the one lucky enough to be given the task of finding a suitable venue for the event, you…
Choosing the right Function Venues
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FUNCTION VENUES Having trouble Choosing the right Function Venues? Hosting an offsite Christmas function is rapidly becoming a popular choice, particularly mid to large sized companies. Choosing an outside function venue can be fun and a break for employees and managers alike to enjoy themselves in a casual environment. However, this also…
Choosing the Right Wedding Flowers
CHOOSING THE RIGHT WEDDING FLOWERS When choosing Choosing the Right Wedding Flowers for the centrepiece and floral arrangements at your wedding reception, do you give much thought to the meaning of the flowers – or do you just take into account the way the flowers look. You’ll find that different flowers can mean different things,…
Christmas Movies for a Christmas Party
CHRISTMAS MOVIES FOR A CHRISTMAS PARTY Looking for Christmas Movies for a Christmas Party? Throwing an office Christmas party can be a lot of work, especially if you have to come up with a whole theme, entertainment, live music, and the list goes on and on. Instead, why not throw an office movie party. Complete…
Cocktail vs Sitdown – The Format Debate
COCKTAIL vs SITDOWN – THE FORMAL DEBATE My mum still vows that my Cousin Fiona’s cocktail wedding was the best she has ever attended – it was fun, there was plenty of seating and the dance floor was epic Cocktail vs Sitdown – The Formal Debate. All I remember was the emerald green and lace…
Your Complete List of Wedding Suppliers
WEDDING SUPPLIERS You’re going to need A LOT of Wedding suppliers for all of your wedding needs! For everything from the wedding cake to the dress to the wedding reception venue to the photography, you’ll be hiring a lot of different suppliers for the big day. OUR LIST OF WEDDING SUPPLIERS Here’s a list of…
Creative Ideas for Corporate Entertainment
CREATIVE IDEAS FOR CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT Corporate functions can often be a bit dry and boring, there’s no two ways about it, check out our Creative Ideas for Corporate Entertainment below. Whether you’re giving a presentation, a seminar, or a training course, you have a lot of important material to cover and the fun tends to…
Corporate Function Venues Melbourne
CORPORATE FUNCTION VENUES MELBOURNE The success of a corporation is seen not just in the profits they make; but also the way they showcase their organisation at Corporate Function Venues Melbourne. Reputation counts for a lot, and of course a corporation will want to make sure that their selected venue is five star and able…
Corporate Functions Melbourne
CORPORATE FUNCTIONS MELBOURNE Make your next Corporate Functions Melbourne a party to remember! One that both employees and bosses can enjoy. We combine elegant style and eclectic décor to give guests the best experience anyone has to offer. Tell us want you want and we will add our creativity and experience to give you a…
Corporate Function Venues and Your Company Values
CORPORATE FUNCTION VENUES AND YOUR COMPANY VALUES Corporate Function Venues and Your Company Values. When selecting your ideal corporate function venue it is important that the company you are working with can meet all your requirements. It is equally important that your company and your venue share similar values. The alignment of company values is…
Conference Venues in Melbourne
CONFERENCE VENUES IN MELBOURNE Looking for Conference Venues in Melbourne? Bring your clients and employees to the best conference venues Melbourne has to offer. Impress your clients with our eclectic design and New York style of elegance and charm. Here at Red Scooter we aim to impress and guarantee that you will have an experience…
Previous Clients
RED SCOOTER PREVIOUS CLIENTS We work with a wide variety of previous clients from many different communities and organisations. This award winning space for Venue Hire in Melbourne will add that extra special touch to your next Corporate Venue Hire in Melbourne. Our 4 individual function rooms: the Ethan Room, Dakota Room, Madisson Room and the combined Hamilton Room (Dakota & Madisson)…
Corporate Christmas Celebration
CORPORATE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION For a company Corporate Christmas Celebration with the name Gas Liquid Processing, you would assume that they would be responsible, anti-danger type… or you would think because they deal with such elements, they are the rebellious crowd of the processing jobs. Either way, being welcomed by a fire breather is a pretty…
Circus Themed Christmas Celebration
CIRCUS THEMED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION For a Circus Themed Christmas Celebration, Red Scooter became a Big Top with our managing director the Ringmaster. “Clowning Around” on the Red Carpet was a literal experience, with guests posing for photos whilst dodging juggled balls and even testing their skills! Between sets of Chunky Jam’s smooth music, circus act Trick Tease wowed…
Corporate Awards Night and Christmas Celebration
CORPORATE AWARDS NIGHT AND CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Mitre 10’s Corporate Awards Night and Christmas Celebration wanted to reward their dedicated team and mark the year’s successes with a truly unique event. They celebrated in roaring 1920’s style, complete with paparazzi and vintage cars on arrival. An appearance by Dean’s Martini, a fabulous three piece jazz band, kept…
Wedding Vendors Review – Jane Austin
WEDDING VENDORS REVIEW – JANE AUSTIN WEDDING CELEBRANT If you’re looking for a wedding celebrant who will inject fun and enthusiasm into your wedding ceremony, look no further than Jane Austin. Not only is Jane a wonderful person to have around, but she is highly professional, motivated to help you achieve your happy day and…
Choosing a venue for corporate events is really tricky!
VENUE FOR CORPORATE EVENTS A spectacular Venue for Corporate Events is a great way of getting those attending to talk about it for months. Although having to please everyone makes choosing a corporate venue for events a rather tricky affair, there are plenty of things to look at to ensure that nobody goes home unhappy.…
Awesome Ideas for an Awesome Bridal Shower
AWESOME IDEAS FOR AN AWESOME BRIDAL SHOWER You’ve got the date of the wedding set, the Melbourne wedding venue is booked, the caterers are coming, and things are in motion so now its time to consider some ideas for an awesome bridal shower. All the hard work is out of the way, and all that’s…
Who Wants a Party in Melbourne?
WHO WANTS A PARTY IN MELBOURNE? Who Wants a Party in Melbourne? A party is not a party without the right venue to hold it in. There are numerous party venues in Melbourne to choose from, but here at Red Scooter, we make use of our years of experience and our unparalleled creativity to deliver…
Wedding Customs from Around the Globe
WEDDING CUSTOMS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE Weddings are an exciting time for not just the happy couple, but their families and friends read about our wedding customs from around the globe ideas. Traditions vary around the globe and in today’s world, it’s not uncommon for two people with vastly different backgrounds to meet and combine…
Wedding Gifts for your Bride-to-be
WEDDING GIFTS FOR YOUR BRIDE-TO-BE It may not be “the norm” to buy wedding gifts for your bride-to-be on your own wedding day, but why not start off your marriage as an epic husband? Your gift will mean more to her than all of the other gifts piled on the table, as it will be…
What’s the Best Time of Year to Plan Your Corporate Event?
WHAT’S THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO PLAN YOUR CORPORATE EVENT? What’s the Best Time of Year to Plan Your Corporate Event? Melbourne is one of the busiest cities in Australia – second only to Sydney in New South Wales. Not only does the city have a population of well over 4,000,000, but it’s home…
Plan Your Corporate Event Step By Step
PLAN YOUR CORPORATE EVENT STEP BY STEP When you Plan Your Corporate Event Step By Step it isnt a whole lot of work – something you’ll no doubt find out in a very short time as you muddle through the details. It will be easier to plan the event if you’ve got your planning process…