PLANNING AN EVENT IN TORONTO

No matter what the occasion it’s important to consider the following 5 steps to planning and executing an event in Toronto and the GTA. In a city of over 9 million people things can get pretty hectic and if some or all of your guests live out of town this mini but important checklist is a must.

VENUE
There are some crazy cool event venues in Toronto. Whether it’s for a wedding, corporate event, Bat Mitzvah or product launch - Toronto has no shortage of unique event spaces that can be customized to fit your event theme.
Casa Loma is one of the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing venues in T.O and its a castle! Constructed in 1914 Casa Loma was originally built as a living compound for a wealthy financier. Every year it hosts hundreds of private events and public tours.

The Berkley Church, originally constructed in 1871 is now used as a stunning event venue. It's elegance and gorgeous outside space makes this a favourite of Toronto Event planners. 

CURRENT EVENTS
Toronto is a city that loves to party and celebrate. At any time there are a number of festivals, exhibits and special events happening in and around the big smoke. Compile a list of  current attractions and events that will be going on during their stay so they can fully experience the great city Torontonians do everyday.

PARKING/TRANSPORATION
This information is a necessity to your guests. Toronto is known for its crazy, year round construction so driving around town may be tricky depending on where your venue and your guests accommodations are located. And let’s not forget old faithful – the TTC. Routes are often closed due to repairs so we suggest some alternative best option routes for your guests to navigate around. Also, add a list of popular and not so known about tourist attractions for their downtime and how best to travel to them.

ACCOMODATIONS /HOTELS
There are more then plenty of hotels to choose from but as you head further away from the downtown core the options and availability may lessen. Send out a list of nearby and affordable hotels and accommodations close to your venue with the initial invitation or save-the-date card. Out of town guests will appreciate this gesture and is sure to make their trip into the city that much more enjoyable.

PERSONALIZE YOUR PARTY
You came to show your guests a good time so go the extra mile and personalize your event with custom vinyl decals that can be applied to any clean surface. Aura Effect is known for their creative and one of a kind images and vinyls which are applied over a vast selection of their LED Furniture and decor.
Customizing your event with images or text is a great way to elevate your party to an unforgettable level.

Try not to get caught up in the stress of it all and have fun, this is a party after all!

Party on Toronto!





Danielle Wilfong 
Special Events Journalist

CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGN BY AURA EFFECT

When Aura Effect was born our mission was simple; offer unique and high quality, waterproof LED glow furniture and décor to the GTA and beyond for parties and events. Our existing LED glow furniture and décor rental inventory has been very well received and it is our pleasure to aid our clients in bringing their events to life. But as sure as the world turns, everything must evolve and grow and that is exactly where Aura Effect stands now.

Aura Effect is beyond pleased to announce the latest edition to our main office, a creative design warehouse that will focus solely on building and creating inventive custom pieces and modifying existing glow furniture for our clients. With the addition of our new welding machine and pipe threader, it’s now easier than ever to create one of a kind, custom design pieces for your event, home, office or business.

Aura Effect strongly believes there is no limit to creativity and that’s exactly how we run our business every single day. We are now able to take any piece of LED glow furniture and décor and custom fit it any way you’d like it. Picture a bar made entirely of cubes that’s been welded on to industrial piping or a chandelier made of hanging glow balls. How about glow bars and tables with ball bearings to easily move the furniture around the event space without any heavy lifting or a sleek and simple custom made dining or bedside table reminiscent of the industrial era? Lamps, coffee tables, advertisement stands,  anything and everything you could imagine is now possible at our creative design warehouse.

We’ve already begun creating original display stands and tables and we are now accepting requests for any and all custom pieces. If you have an idea in mind and would like to discuss how to bring your vision to life contact us so a design specialist can work with you to create your one of a kind design piece.

Life is short and uncontrollable at times but with Aura Effect it’s easy to be in charge. Turn up your creativity and work with us to create high quality custom pieces to fit your life.

Party on, Toronto!

Danielle Wilting, Special Events Journalist