SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM ALL OF US AT HAVILAH EVENT CENTRE

With love from Havilah Event Centre,we wish to send greetings for a happy holiday season that brings joy. May the New year delight you with all of the wonders and wishes you seek.
Its been good to get messages from loved ones both and near and a wonderful time of re-union.
Let us know how you are kicking off.

Best wishes,

Havilah Team

DAZZLING CHRISTMAS AT HAVILAH EVENT CENTER

With a few more days to go for christmas,we have dazzled our event center with christmas lights.Thought i should share the photo of our outdoor decoration with multicolored christmas lights to watch.
 How do you like this?havilahevents

ABINIBI PHOTOGRAPHY

It was indeed a delight having creative shots as the event was going on by no other than ABINIBI PHOTOGRAPHY. The stand was well displayed with past jobs. The face behind the lens is AJIFOWOWE ADEPOJU (08052194282) as he did what he knows how to do with his camera. One could not help but notice the traffic that trooped to the stand to admire the jobs on display.His passion he explained was borne out of his desire to do  photography in a way that had never been done before. Overall,the whole event was wonderful as each and every detail was captured to tell the story. Cant help but smile when i see the photos and think about being part of the celebration.havilahevents

HAVILAH EVENT CENTER ANNIVERSARY DAY

Our participants started trooping in as early as 6.30am in view of a bright day ahead. NATURE'S BEST was around for an endless supply of juices and smoothies........100% Natural. The juices from fruits ranged from Pineapple,watermelon,apples mixed with ginger. It was a healthy experience and i daresay natural too! Learnt so much from them. One should not afraid to experiment with different different combinations of juices. They are indeed the perfect food supplement.
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A DAY TO REMEMBER AT HAVILAH EVENT CENTER

Our first year anniversary/Open house was organized by Havilah Event Center in conjunction with our parent company,4Tees Rentals  at 1/3 Ijaoye street,Jibowu Yaba.It was indeed a time to look back at where we were coming from and say thank you to the Almighty God for his grace and mercy over our lives and our business.The occasion brought together service providers in the event industry to showcase their products and services.
We were specially wowed by the cake done by Tulips Exquisite cakes.The delectable cake had our logo on it. It was a beauty! But we still munched it!havilahevents

THE RECAP OF OUR GRAND OPENING AT HAVILAH EVENT CENTER

 The Opening of Havilah Event Center took place last year 24th of October 2012 simultaneously at our Victoria Island and Jibowu venues.
 Once again,this year,Havilah Event Center would be marking her 1st Year anniversary/Open House on the 24th of October,2013 at 1/3 Ijaoye st. Jibowu off Alakija street,WAEC, Yaba.
 Above is a sneak peek at what the day looked like as you plan to attend this year's edition.
See you there! havilahevents

THINGS THEY WILL NEVER TELL YOU ABOUT RUNNING AN EVENTS CENTER

1.NOTHING IS CAST IN STONE (ESPECIALLY YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION)
Even if you are employed as a security officer in a events center, be rest assured that apart from securing the center and the property within you can will function in the following capacity
Tour guide: Yes Tour guide so you better familiarize yourself with all facilities and amenities to be found in your venue and the pricing because (yes) you will be asked that question by prospects. Let us not go into other jobs here because everyone does everything. I have seen an event center manager man the gate when  the security officer had other ad-hoc duties (for a short while though)

2. HAVE A NOSE TO SNIFF OUT RECENT HAPPENINGS (TRANSLATING TO YOUR CENTRE CATCHING THE BUSINESS)
Forget the gentleman's agreement with other events centers in your vicinity, it is a dog eat dog world out there. All and I mean all events must come to your venue [or you die trying (lol)]. but on a serious note your social networking skills must be fully utilized in order to know who needs to use a venue and when so as to be the first choice.

3. THE EVENT PLANNER IS YOUR FRIEND IS YOUR FRIEND IS YOUR FRIEND.
 This cannot be emphasized enough. They know who you do not know and I strongly believe they have one jazz they use to charm their clients (just joking) because you can  see the clients literarily eating out of their (event Planners) palms. If they set their evil eyes on your venue kpenren you are sure of a Sahara desert level of dryness.
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THE EVENT OF MY DREAMS

A couple of months back,i went shopping and met an old classmate of mine. After exchanging banters,she quickly started reeling out her frustrations as to what she came to do in the market. I was able to identify why she couldn't find it easy just running around in circles,so to speak.We fixed an appointment and we were able to guide her effortlessly at Havilah as she narrated how she wanted the event of her dreams to be.
 Definitely, budgeting should be among the first smart things to do. If not the very first, should be somewhere between announcing to your folks, friends and picking a date. I've known a few who weren't solvent enough, that picked a date and then waited on a prayer, only to be disappointed in the end, and felt really embarrassed before their friends.

There are several options to creating a wedding budget that you can afford;
1. Folks can decide to contribute a specific amount, and then the couple decides on a wedding budget and makes up any difference themselves. 2. Folks can say that they want to pay for specific items such as the bride's attire, the catering or the wines. The couple then has to figure out how to pay for everything else.
3. The couple can set a budget and then ask to split it evenly. This way, the mothers and fathers of the bride and groom, can each contribute N500000, for a total of a N2,000,000 wedding budget. This is not a bad idea at all for families, where the parents have split.

Then, depending on your area and taste/class (if you know what I mean), budgeting about N1,500 (for an average Nigerian wedding) per wedding guest will give you a good start. This allows for about N750 a head for catering, and the remaining N750 goes towards everything else – flowers, attire, etc. Of course, if you are only having 10 guests, you may have trouble paying for everything else with only N7500, but it is a good point to start. This starting point fits with the general rule of the more guests, the more formal and lavish the wedding.

So to figure out a basic wedding budget, you can start off by using a basic budget planning worksheet to figure out the basics. Don't get fuddled just yet. Here's what one should look like;

Your Total Budget ___________

Expenses

Ceremony
Location fee, officiant fee, marriage license, musician's fees, ring pillows____________
Reception
Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors____________
Attire
Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments and hosiery, shoes, accessories, jewelry, hair and makeup, Groom's Tuxedo or Suit, shoes, bow tie, cuff links, studs, suspenders____________
Rings
Yours and Groom's rings, engraving____________
Flowers
Ceremony, bride's bouquet, maid-of-honor and bridesmaid bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, centerpieces, flower-girl basket e.t.c.____________
Music
Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ, cocktail hour musicians, sound system rental____________
Photography
Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums, additional prints, disposable cameras for candids____________
Transportation
Transportation for wedding party, guest shuttle and/or parking attendants____________
Stationery
Invitations, response cards, thank you notes, postage, calligraphy, guest book____________
Gifts
Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents, welcome baskets for out-of-town guests.

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VOICE IS ALL YOU HAVE GOT

 One may actually begin to wonder why companies spend so much on Clients Relations Officers. Need you ask further? They are the face of the company. W e have been confronted with answers on the other end of the line that puts you off instantly and its good bye to the transaction.At Havilah Events Center,excellence is our mantra and it goes for all aspects of our business.
 Having grown over the years from the little receptionist of  a cleaning outfit,its not new to fit in perfectly in this position. These are some of the things i learned over the years :
A.) As much as possible, we must put up a cheerful disposition. Naturally,we tend to come to our places of work with outside issues. Have you ever wondered how the person on the other end knows you were smiling? Always have a warm accessible voice when answering your calls.
B.) Let the client feel you have made their day. You could help the client y asking different questions. For us here we ask; What event the client wants to do?
                                 what the date of the event is?
                                  The estimated number of guests?
C.)Try setting up a meeting to see in person. If the client is far away as in our case, we could get far away calls,we may encourage them to visit our website.
D.)Ask if there is anything else,they should be free to call back.
    Make sure you send a "thank you" text for inquiry. It goes a long way to build a rapport from the   
    first call
    Do you have any tips you would like to share with us?havilahevents

TIPS FOR THE WEEK: 5 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT BODY LANGUAGE

 In our quest for excellence, we should look into the tips below to communicate to our clients.Excellence they say is not an act, but a habit. We are what we do repeatedly. At the on set it may seem a bit tedious to conform but overtime it sure works. We have put together the following:

• SIT-UP: widen your head and hold your head high
• INSECURITY GESTURES: hands should be on laps, avoid flip flapping your hands back and forth
• SMILING: always sport a serious face during serious subjects though smiles are positive powerful non-verbal cues.
• NODDING: keep your head still to project authority and power

• AVOID HEAD TILTS: signifies sympathy but for power and authority, head should be straight up.

For issues such as dealing with an angry customer ,the body language can either resolve the difference or make things worse.Stay open to what the customer says.Regardless of the your type of business or level of interaction with customers,understanding and applying the principles of body language and non-verbal cues can be a big contributing factor for overall success.

FIRST CONTACT

  I recall vividly how an old schoolmate understood the importance of first impression when he was turned down for having tattoos and earrings  for a business presentation. My mind goes as well to how our company's consultant always puts it that a client takes a quick look at the following at the first contact: the environment,the person and your product.
 APPEARANCE                                                                                                                            Appearances say a lot about you. Dress to reflect your position, your company. As we rightly know,the truth is you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. Dressing shows you respect your business and your customers. 
GREETINGS
There are basic things you should do when meeting for the first time.Look them in the eye,introducing yourself greet them, say your name slowly and smile. This shows the other person that they are important.Maintain eye contact.
BODY LANGUAGE                                                                                                                                Another very vital aspect of first contact is Body Language.This is what a person notices meeting you.The correct posture is to stand straight and naturally,with your shoulders back,arms at you side and head up. I speak two languages: BODY AND ENGLISH. This is a well known saying.
Let them know you are happy to meet them.

How do you make your clients feel important? Share your thoughts. havilahevents

THE FIRST MEETING.......THE FIRST IMPRESSION

Hi all, happy sunday to you. I had actually started a write-up on this topic but discontinued because i wanted to add more flesh.  I love the first meeting with a potential client. I get to hear about someone’s dreams, and I may get the opportunity to bring those dreams to life with a lot of chit-chat.Some come with big fairy tale pictures  of how they want their event to be,but hey why are we here? What could be more exciting?

By following a few simple steps, you can transform a boring meeting into a wonderful experience:

• Greet your clients personally at the entrance with a warm hello— and never leave a client waiting. The first time I met with Tolani, she had just met with a big-name event planner to help out with a good choice of hall who had kept her waiting. She told me she felt like she’d been waiting to have an audience with the queen. Our event center was barely 2 months old at the time, but Tolani and I had a wonderful meeting (I’d shown up right on time) and she gave me my first big break and she booked our hall for their event. We’ve been great friends ever since and of course we have had quite a number of referrals from her.

    Make sure your entrance is spotless and enhanced with fresh flowers or potpourri.
  
    Never answer phone calls,reply text messages or e-mail during a client meeting. Your client should feel that your attention is totally focused on them. If you’re like me and find it hard not to check your e-mail, turn off your phone and close your computer during the meeting so you won’t be tempted.
   
    Treat clients as you would a guest in your home. Offer them water or you could have a handy tray of sweets.
    Even if you took down a lot of information on the phone, ask the client again about the logistics of the job as well as their likes and dislikes. It’s good to hear more than once, and sometimes a client’s thinking changes (but do drop in a few details from the earlier conversation, so they know you were listening).
Got any ideas? Lets know what you think?havilahevents

THE BEST ADVICE YOUR FATHER EVER GAVE

I believe sharing good advice is like spreading water over an open space. We all walk away feeling a little more nurtured and have a little extra something to help us grow.
Am getting really kind of emotional writing this piece,knowing he is no more. One of the best things I heard from my beloved father was,I BELIEVE IN YOU and things always–and I mean always–workout for the best, if you trust in God.” Thank you, Dad. You were right. I still miss you.

What is the best advice your daddy ever gave you? Please share with us.
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IMPRESS DADDY TOMORROW! IT'S FATHER'S DAY

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Father's Day is one perfect occasion to show dad how much you love him and express your heartfelt gratitude for him. And what better way can you show your affection than with something made lovingly by you!! Homemade Gifts are most appreciated by Dads on their special occasion. This is for the simple reason that gifts made with love by caring kids touch the core of a father's heart. Gifts made by hand, howsoever small or imperfect, are much more precious than the fancy gadgets that you might purchase from the market. Those may be valuable in terms of money but the one made by hand is priceless. So know your worth and plan out how to impress Dad this Father's Day.

Making Homemade Father's Day gift will also help you to unleash your hidden talent and bring it out in open. Think about your skill? What are you good at? Here are a few ideas you can give a try this Father's Day. You can use your imagination and come up with your own fantastic million dollar ideas.

• If you can write creatively, write a song or a poem reflecting your feelings for dad. Get it framed and gift it on Father's Day.
• If you love music compose some special musical piece or a song for Father's Day. Present your performance in a Father's Day get together and make an everlasting impression on Dad.
• Those good at painting may like to sketch a portrait of Papa 
• You can also go in for preparing Dad's favorite meal on Father's Day to make him happy. 

TIPS FOR THE WEEK: THINGS YOU MUST DO FOR A RAINY DAY WEDDING

If you’re having your wedding during this time of the year, you most certainly need to have a plan in place. By having a professional wedding planner to help plan your wedding this,you will be at rest. You can also utilize the help of a Day of Coordinator to assist on the day of your wedding, as we have plenty of first-hand experience in dealing with rainy day weddings. Check out our tips for rainy day weddings!

{Get a hall}
The use of a hall like ours cannot be overemphasized. It is well enclosed and has all facility well put together to make your day splendid. Our event centers are tailor-made to suit your very need.We offer a dynamic and serene environment for your wedding ceremony


{Tent Rentals}

Reserve a tent. Most tent rental companies only require a deposit to reserve the tent and you can get the deposit back if you cancel within a few days of the wedding. This gives you the added security in knowing if you need the tent it is on reserve.

{Umbrellas}

If rainy weather is in the forecast have plenty of umbrellas on hand for guests to use during the ceremony if no alternate area can be arranged. Even if you have an alternate indoor/covered location ushers can use umbrellas to escort guests from their vehicles to the covered area.You could also give them to the guards on duty for day and  guests can take away as souvenirs!

DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. HOW WOULD YOU PREFER YOUR STAGE?

RAINY WEDDING DAY

 
  Its that time of  the year again when the weather could change drastically. So you printed your card in February and here we are in June with heavy downpours.Couples in some parts of the world believe that a rainy wedding day brings good luck. Other cultures feel the same way, but not so everywhere, where it seems like tempting fate by even thinking about the chance of rain on the date of your nuptials.If it does rain, take heart.
Just like many people say that rain on your wedding day is good luck, most brides and grooms hope for sunshine. It merely requires some special planning and creativity. Planning includes the use of a hall just like ours!
 havilahevents Has the rain caught up with you during an event? What  did you do?

KOBO WISE NAIRA FOOLISH

She sat with tears running down her face, it mingled with the drops of  driven rain, her bridal hair trailing down her back. She felt a tug on her hand and looked into the loving eyes of her husband of 3 hours. "Honey let's leave here" he said, "there is nothing we can do about it".
She turned back to look at the ruins of her wedding reception venue. Tents had been thrown far and wide by 120 km per hour winds on the open field, the last of the guests had taken solace in their cars and were driving away.
As she walked away the words of her planner came back to her,"Always use a hall during the rainy season

CORPORATE LOOK AT HAVILAH EVENTS CENTER

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  Companies go the extra mile to have fun at  their end of the year parties. Take a look at what one of our banks did last year end. The lighting effect was awesome in every sense of the word. I was speechless at the sense of creativity and touch of class. Talking about corporate look for end of the year parties, AGMs,seminars and trainings we are in business to make your day wonderful and memorable. More to come..

THE MAGICAL WORLD OF TENTS

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I am so pleased to share this tent entrance that we designed for an event at HAVILAH EVENTS CENTER we executed some weekends  back. I love the look of projections and flower effect. Unfortunately, there are times when clients take a lot of convincing when it comes to appreciating the fact that entrance design is as important as the decorations guests will find inside. Fortunately, this client understood right away that the first impression can easily set the entire mood for the event.Our decorator explains that he feels like a painter who has been presented with a blank canvas and given colours to create a magical world for my clients and their guests. It’s the a humbling and rewarding feeling to see the sense of wonder and joy on their faces as they enter an entirely new space. I really know I have done my job when they don’t want to go home.
Today, I would like to quiz you. When working with tents, where do you spend most of your budget (and why?)
A. Decorating the entrance
B.  Draping the inside of tent with fabric
C. Tables and flowers
Let me know your thoughts...........

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR LUXURY OFFER......ROOM AT FOUR POINT HOTEL SHERATON

  Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!  For our luxury package,we offer a fantastic offer of a room at Sheraton Hotel, Oniru where our clients can relax and be comfortable. Our prime concern is for our clients to be at ease while we take care of happenings at our venue.
 What more can you ask for?havilahevents

WOW OR NOT?

What is your take on this yellow and silver combo?havilahevents

HAVILAH HOUSE OF EVENTS,ONIRU

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 Our Havilah Events center,oniru  opened its door as well in a very stylish and elegant way perfect for social,corporate and religious events. Its team of dedicated staff were also on hand to welcome our guests who all had a fantastic time and the entire experience was highly enjoyable!

HOW WE TOOK OFF AT HAVILAH EVENT CENTERS, ONIRU AND JIBOWU

I can still remember as the melody sang through the speakers,"AIN'T NO STOPPING US NOW" filled the air. Event planners,Friends,family and colleagues graced the occasion with their presence. The D-day was 23rd and 24th October, 2012 (Tuesday and Wednesday). Here is presenting our JIBOWU VENUE.....

GRAND ENTRY AT HAVILAH EVENT CENTER

   See what the grand entry to our hall looked like during the wedding reception at our Jibowu Center. This is a great way to rock the foyer in an elegant way.  The frame was nicely covered by the experts on duty and it was indeed a delight to see the creativity using very simple everyday materials like cardboard. It was a showstopper. What do you think?

OUR FOYER AT ONIRU, VICTORIA ISLAND

     Our foyer at Havilah House of Events,Oniru is an ideal setting for a smaller event that doesn't need the space of the Grand Hall. The front foyer is perfect for small benefit parties of 20-40 People. See how they used it during this event. The condolence register was neatly placed on the table where friends and family signed as they moved into the hall.
  The space was well utilized and we had loads of commendations. havilahevents

THE FOYER...........

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The Foyer,sometimes pronounced as the" foyaar" is the large space inside the entrance of the hall where people can wait or meet. At Havilah House of Events,our foyer is tastefully designed to suit you. We pride ourselves in providing state-of-the-art facilities.
 Would you look any further?

THE FOYER

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 The staff of Havilah House of Events are always warm and welcoming to our guests. The beautiful reception always makes our guests feel that way so as soon as they walk through the front door. Not only is it  beautifully built,it is also equipped with Plasma Televisions to entertain and keep our guests informed of happenings inside.

Whats more! It serves perfectly for our RED CARPET EVENTS!!

Havilah event center, Oniru

The Perfect Place.....Our Oniru  venue.

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